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The Sport Scout RT's 1250 cc water-cooled engine puts out a claimed 105 horsepower at 7,250 RPM, and 82 ft-lbs of torque at 6,300 RPM. That's all stopped by an 11.73-inch front rotor and two-piston caliper — just one, the 101 Scout is the only model in the range deemed worthy of a second rotor — and an identical rotor out back gripped by a single piston. Indian claims 4.7 inches of suspension travel up front and three inches in the rear, though the only adjustment to be found is rear preload. In stock form, the Sport Scout RT comes with a solo seat, though Indian offers a two-up accessory seat that I expect plenty of dealers to order. The Sport Scout RT, at least on paper, could be well on its way to the perfect cruiser. We'll have to ride one to know for certain, but there's a combination of style, practicality, and ease-of-use here that's tough to beat. Especially at its price point — the Sport Scout RT starts at $16,999, just a $1,300 jump from the Limited +Tech-trim Sport Scout from which it's derived. That's a lot of bike for the money, and I can't wait to swing a leg over one someday.
