With modern inspired style and amenities, the Rogue brings a new spirit to the Scout lineup…
Legendary American manufacturer Indian Motorcycles have been known to unleash some of the nastiest motorbikes on the planet – appealing to riders and non riders alike. For 2022, they have managed to turn their iconic Scout model out in the most aggressive way yet: to produce the Scout Rogue.
Promoting a minimalist design for a beefier appearance, the Rogue differs from the standard model with a blacked out 19-inch front wheel, keeping the look as aggressive as the handling. The single sport-style seat curves with a raised lip to meet your backside, keeping you securely and comfortably planted even while you engage in a bit of Evel Knievel-type acceleration.
The 1133cc V-twin comes at you with 94 horsepower (70 kW) at 8,000 rpm – more than enough push to get the 240 kg machine from A to B, while the single 298 mm floating rotor brake discs stop you with emphatic ease. When it comes to the ride, suspension consists of a 41 mm telescopic fork up front, and dual adjustable piggyback shocks in the rear. Ground clearance is 129 mm – so avoiding any curbs is a must.
The bikes will be available with smoked LED turn signals, a tachometer with LED shift light, mini ape hanger handlebars, and a tiny windshield to protect from the ever annnoying wind buffeting.
Featuring black-out valve covers to match the dark fenders and matte-finish exhaust downpipes, the 2022 Indian Scout Rogue is mad obsessed with black on black on black. If that sounds like your clothing game, you’re in luck. Indian Motorcycles are also launching a Rogue collection of men’s and women’s apparel to complement the Scout Rogue bikes’ blacked-out style – bonus points if you use both at the same time.
By BILL VARETIMIDIS
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