2022 First Look: The New Indian Scout Rogue & Scout Rogue Sixty

Indian Motorcycle steers its Scout platform into decidedly darker territory with the new Rogue and Rogue Sixty models. Not so much because of the blackout treatment, but because of what I'm going to call a West Coast clubber's bike. No matter if you call it a club or gangstah, the look remains the same and these two bikes start out well down the custom-club path. Plus, they come with plenty of accessories that let you make your own mark and set it even further apart from its ilk. Just think of this pair as Scouts with street cred, or as the factory terms it, a “rogue spirit.”

2022 First Look: The New Indian Scout Rogue & Scout Rogue Sixty

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2022 Indian Scout Rogue & Rogue Sixty Design

- Gangstah styling - Bar-end mirrors - Mini-ape bars - Bullet fairing

Essentially, this pair has more in common with the rest of the Scout and Scout Sixty range than not, but it's the little differences that make all the difference. Well, I suppose the front wheel is sort of the opposite of little. It rocks a 19-inch rim with low-profile tires to give it some definite blackout-gangster attitude.

The cut-down front fender accentuates the large front wheel with its minimal dimensions to further reinforce the look, but it's the bullet fairing that the factory calls a “quarter fairing” that really sets the tone. Like a crown jewel up top, mini-ape bars lift your hamburger shovels above the glass to complete the ensemble.

A chopped-down rear fender finishes the model-specific yummygoodness, and the stock models come with a solo, sport-style seat, so you'll have to wad up your jacket, or go out of pocket for a pillion pad if you like to share the fun with a friend.

One small difference between the two, other than engine size of course, it looks like the Rogue rocks bar-end mirrors while its little brother comes with a more standard mirror setup.

2022 Indian Scout Rogue & Rogue Sixty Chassis

- 19-inch front wheel - Stability at speed - Eager in the corners - Available ABS

The Scout chassis doesn't disappoint on the Rogue siblings with a steel frame and swingarm. Using the engine as a stressed member reduces frame mass and refined geometry gives the Scout frame stability at speed and an eagerness in the corners that's sure to please.

Metzeler Cruisetec hoops line the cast wheels that sport a 16-incher out back for a nice visual offset with the 19-inch front wheel. Much of the rest remains the same with the classic lines and layed-over rear shock that mimics the lines of the old rigid rear ends to add to the home-built aesthetic.

Front Suspension/Travel:	Telescopic fork, 41 mm diameter/ 4.7 in (120 mm)
Rear Suspension/ Travel:	Dual shocks/ 2.0 in (51 mm)
Rake/Trail:	29° / 4.7 in (120 mm)
Front Brakes:	Single 298 mm floating rotor with 2-piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single 298 mm floating rotor with 1-piston caliper
Front Tire:	Metzeler® Cruisetec® 130/60B19 61H
Rear Tire:	Metzeler® Cruisetec® 150/80R-16
Front Wheel:	Cast Black 19" x 3.5"
Rear Wheel:	Cast Black 16" x 3.5"

2022 Indian Scout Rogue & Rogue Sixty Drivetrain

- Proven liquid-cooled 60° V-twin engine - Good roll-on - Ample torque

The drivetrains are likewise unchanged from the rest of the Scout family which means you still get good roll-on once you are up into the powerband. The Scout Rogue can really be a thrill when you grab a fistful and try to twist it off.

Liquid-cooled, 60-degree V-twins power the range that has the Rogue Sixty at the bottom of the totem pole with its 78-horsepower, 999 cc plant, and five-speed transmixxer. At the top is the 1,133 cc V-twin with a 100-pony output and a six-speed tranny.

Model:	Scout Rogue	Scout Rogue Sixty
Engine:	Liquid-Cooled V-Twin (60 Degrees), DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder, semi-dry sump	Liquid-Cooled V-Twin (60 Degrees), DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder, semi-dry sump
Displacement:	69 cu in / 1,133 cc	60 cu in / 999 cc
Bore x Stroke:	3.898" x 2.898" (99 mm x 74 mm)	3.661" x 2.898" (93 mm x 73.6 mm)
Horsepower:	100 hp @ 8,100 rpm	78 hp @ 7,200 rpm
Peak Torque:	72 ft-lbs (98 Nm) @ 6,000 rpm	65 ft-lbs (88.8 Nm) @ 5,800 rpm
Compression Ratio:	10.7:1	11 : 1
Exhaust:	Split dual exhaust with cross-over	Split dual exhaust with cross-over
Fuel System:	Electronic fuel injection, closed loop / 60 mm bore	Electronic fuel injection, closed loop / 54 mm bore
Clutch:	Wet, multi-plate	Wet, multi-plate
Transmission:	6-speed, constant mesh / foot shift	5-speed, constant mesh / foot shift
Final Drive:	Belt drive, 141 tooth	Belt drive, 141 tooth
Primary Drive:	Gear drive wet clutch	Gear drive wet clutch

2022 Indian Scout Rogue & Rogue Sixty Price

Price and paint are linked as usual. Again from the bottom up is the Scout Rogue Sixty in Black Metallic (non-ABS) for $9,999 MSRP. The ABS version with the black paint bumps that up to $10,899. As for colors, both the Bronze Smoke and Titanium Smoke roll for $11,399.

The Scout Rogue itself will fetch $11,499 for the Black Metallic (non-ABS) and $12,399 for the ABS version, up through $13,399 at the top end.

Model:	Scout Rogue	Scout Rogue Sixty
Colors:	Black Metallic, Black Smoke, Sagebrush Smoke, Storm Blue, Stealth Gray	Black Metallic, Bronze Smoke, Titanium Smoke
Price:	$11,499 (ABS: $12,399), Custom Color: $12,899, Premium color: $13,399	9,999 (ABS: $10,899), Custom Color: $11,399

2022 Indian Scout Rogue & Rogue Sixty Competitors

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight

Indian is going to come up head-to-head against Harley-Davidson, no doubt about it, but I don't think the New Sportster S is a good fit. So, in the interest of fairness, I grabbed Harley's only remaining model with the old, air-cooled, 1,200 cc drivetrain, the Sportster Forty-Eight.

The H-D relies on a five-speed transmission versus six with the Scout Rogue, and as for grunt, the Scout and Sportster are neck-and-neck at 72 pound-feet and 73 pound-feet of torque, respectively. That extra gear on the Scout Rogue will feel real nice on the superslab.

H-D follows the same playbook in pricing with a Vivid Black, non-ABS model for $11,799. ABS will set you back another $819, and the color options roll for $12,199 to leave the Rogue and Forty-Eight fairly equal at the checkout as well.

Read our full review of the Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight.

He Said

“If the new Sportster direction isn't your thing, and you don't like the single, 1,200 cc offering, it has never been a better time to jump ship and give America's oldest brand a shot. Also, I got to give Indian its props for capturing the essence of that clubber look.”

She Said

My wife and fellow motorcycle writer, Allyn Hinton, says, “I've had some issues with the Scouts in the past – not big ones, just things – but I really like the look of these Scout Rogues. The name itself lends a sinister air to the bad-buy look. Proven performance from the Scout stable sets the stage for the Rogues in a positive way.”

2022 Indian Scout Rogue Specifications

Engine & Drivetrain:
Engine:	Liquid-Cooled V-Twin (60 Degrees), DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder, semi-dry sump
Displacement:	69 cu in / 1,133 cc
Bore x Stroke:	3.898" x 2.898" (99 mm x 74 mm)
Horsepower:	100 hp @ 8,100 rpm
Peak Torque:	72 ft-lbs (98 Nm) @ 6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio:	10.7:1
Exhaust:	Split dual exhaust with cross-over
Fuel System:	Electronic fuel injection, closed loop / 60 mm bore
Clutch:	Wet, multi-plate
Transmission:	6-speed, constant mesh / foot shift
Final Drive:	Belt drive, 141 tooth
Primary Drive:	Gear drive wet clutch
Chassis:
Front Suspension/Travel:	Telescopic fork, 41 mm diameter/ 4.7 in (120 mm)
Rear Suspension/ Travel:	Dual shocks/ 2.0 in (51 mm)
Rake/Trail:	29° / 4.7 in (120 mm)
Front Brakes:	Single 298 mm floating rotor with 2-piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single 298 mm floating rotor with 1-piston caliper
Front Tire:	Metzeler® Cruisetec® 130/60B19 61H
Rear Tire:	Metzeler® Cruisetec® 150/80R-16
Front Wheel:	Cast Black 19" x 3.5"
Rear Wheel:	Cast Black 16" x 3.5"
Dimensions & Capacities:
Length:	87.5 in (2,223 mm)
Seat Height:	25.6 in (649 mm)
Wheelbase:	62 in (1,575 mm)
Dry Weight:	525 lbs (238 kg)
Ground Clearance:	5.1 in (129 mm)
GVWR:	988 lbs (449 kg)
Recommended Fuel:	91 octane
Fuel Capacity:	3.3 gal (12.5 ltr)
Oil:	SAE 15W60, 4.5 qts (4.3 ltr)
Electrical:
Battery:	12 volts, 13 amp/hour, 245 CCA
Charging System:	35 amp max output
Details:
Colors:	Black Metallic, Black Smoke, Sagebrush Smoke, Storm Blue, Stealth Gray
Price:	$11,499 (ABS: $12,399), Custom Color: $12,899, Premium color: $13,399

2022 Indian Scout Rogue Sixty Specifications

Engine & Drivetrain:
Engine:	Liquid-Cooled V-Twin (60 Degrees), DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder, semi-dry sump
Displacement:	60 cu in / 999 cc
Bore x Stroke:	3.661" x 2.898" (93 mm x 73.6 mm)
Horsepower:	78 hp @ 7,200 rpm
Peak Torque:	65 ft-lbs (88.8 Nm) @ 5,800 rpm
Compression Ratio:	11 : 1
Exhaust:	Split dual exhaust with cross-over
Fuel System:	Electronic fuel injection, closed loop / 54 mm bore
Clutch:	Wet, multi-plate
Transmission:	5-speed, constant mesh / foot shift
Final Drive:	Belt drive, 141 tooth
Primary Drive:	Gear drive wet clutch
Chassis:
Front Suspension/Travel:	Telescopic fork, 41 mm diameter/ 4.7 in (120 mm)
Rear Suspension/ Travel:	Dual shocks/ 2.0 in (51 mm)
Rake/Trail:	29° / 4.7 in (120 mm)
Front Brakes:	Single 298 mm floating rotor with 2-piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single 298 mm floating rotor with 1-piston caliper
Front Tire:	Metzeler® Cruisetec® 130/60B19 61H
Rear Tire:	Metzeler® Cruisetec® 150/80R-16
Front Wheel:	Cast Black 19" x 3.5"
Rear Wheel:	Cast Black 16" x 3.5"
Dimensions & Capacities:
Length:	87.5 in (2223 mm)
Seat Height:	25.6 in (649 mm)
Wheelbase:	62 in (1575 mm)
Dry Weight:	520 lbs (236 kg)
Ground Clearance:	5.1 in (129 mm)
GVWR:	988 lbs (449 kg)
Recommended Fuel:	91 octane
Fuel Capacity:	3.3 gal (12.5 ltr)
Oil:	SAE 15W60, 4.5 qts (4.3 ltr)
Electrical:
Battery:	12 volts, 13 amp/hour, 245 CCA
Charging System:	35 amp max output
Details:
Colors:	Black Metallic, Bronze Smoke, Titanium Smoke
Price:	9,999 (ABS: $10,899), Custom Color: $11,399