2 1920 Indian Scout

Designed by Irishman Charles Franklin, the Scout was the model that saved Indian. First seen in 1920, the 600cc v-twin mirrored Indian’s Powerplus but was smaller, lighter and more efficient, and became an instant sales success. In response to demand from police forces across US, the engine was enlarged to 750cc and sold as the Police Special. A civilian version of the 750 Scout, the Model 45, came on stream in 1928 and was sold alongside the 600cc version. The 750 was renamed the Model 101 in 1928. Franklin also designed the 1000cc Indian Chief of 1922 and the 1200cc Big Chief. n