This 2025 motorcycle buyers guide highlights new or significantly updated street-legal models available in the U.S. As with previous buyers guides, we will also include 2026 teasers as soon as manufacturers let us know about them. We will continually update this guide as new models are available, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back often.
Organized in alphabetical order by manufacturer, our guide includes photos, pricing, key update info, and links to first looks or – when available – Rider‘s first rides, road tests, and video reviews of the motorcycles.
2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C
2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C in Bordeaux Red
The 2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C is new cruiser from CFMOTO powered by a liquid-cooled 449cc parallel-Twin with DOHC, a 270-degree crank, and dual counterbalancers mated to a 6-speed transmission, a slip/assist clutch, a Gates belt final drive, and a dual-chamber exhaust coated in a matte ceramic finish. Braking is provided by J.Juan, and ABS and traction control are standard. The 450CL-C rides on a 58.5-inch wheelbase and has a 28-degree rake, 4.25 inches of trail, and a 27-inch seat height.
The 2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C will come in Bordeaux Red and Nebula Black and start at $5,699.
The 2025 CFMOTOIbex 450 features a liquid-cooled 449cc parallel-Twin with DOHC, a 270-degree crank, and dual counterbalancers mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip/assist clutch. It has a standard Ride mode and an Off-Road mode. The bike has J.Juan braking components with ABS that is switchable at the rear, as well as switchable traction control. The Ibex 450 has a fully adjustable KYB inverted fork and a central-aligned, multi-link rear monoshock with adjustable damping and preload.
The bike has an adjustable handlebar and a 32.3-inch seat height/ride height that can be lowered to 31.5 inches via an integrated lowering link. It has 8.7 inches of ground clearance, and it rides on tubeless, cross-spoke rims. The 2025 CFMOTO Ibex 450 will come in Zephyr Blue or Tundra Grey and start at $6,499.
In its first major revamp since its 2015 debut, Indian’s Scout cruiser platform is all-new from the ground up, and the 2025 Indian Scout lineup includes five models: Scout Bobber, Sport Scout, Scout Classic, Super Scout, and 101 Scout. Three trim levels will be available, as well as more than 100 dedicated accessories.
At the heart of the Scout platform is a new engine called the SpeedPlus 1250. The V-Twin remains liquid-cooled but is redesigned, punched out from 1,133cc to 1,250cc. Power goes up to 105 ponies and 82 lb-ft of torque, and the 101 Scout gets a bump to 111 hp. Also new is the Scout’s frame, switching from an aluminum design to a simpler steel-tube chassis. It supplies a 61.5-inch wheelbase with a 29-degree rake and 4.8 inches of trail. The Scout has a low 25.6-inch seat height. There are also new features and technology offered on certain Scout models and trim packages. All models except for the 101 Scout use a single 298mm front disc brake with a 2-piston caliper, and ABS is standard.
The Indian Scout Bobber has an MSRP of $12,999, the Scout Classic is $13,999, the Sport Scout is $13,499, the Super Scout is $16,499, and the 101 Scout is $16,999.
The 2025 KTM 990 RC R is KTM’s only street-legal, liter-class supersport is powered by a LC8c powerplant with a new ergo-crafted and condensed stainless steel muffler and a shifter that can be reversed to race-shift as standard. The steel frame has increased weight bias towards the front end and a steering head angle of 25 degrees. It also features a new fuel tank shape, adjustable footrests, fully adjustable WP APEX Open Cartridge Suspension, and lightweight cast aluminum wheels wrapped in Michelin tires.
Pricing for the 2025 KTM 990 RC R has not yet been announced.
The 2025 Moto Morini Corsaro 750 naked and fully faired Corsaro Sport are both powered by a new 749cc 90-degree V-Twin and share Brembo braking components, standard ABS, a fully adjustable inverted fork, and a progressive link rear shock. The Corsaro Sport gets a wider rear tire, clip-on handlebars, a taller seat, and more bodywork compared to the Corsaro 750.
The 2025 Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 features the new 1,187cc V2 Corsa Corta EVO engine, an 87-degree V-Twin designed and engineered in Italy and making a claimed 122 hp. The new adventure bike features Brembo braking components, switchable cornering ABS, a fully adjustable fork, and a progressive link shock.
The Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 has a tubular trellis frame and a 33.8-inch seat height. An aluminum luggage rack is included as standard equipment. Pricing has not yet been announced.
2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition
2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition
The 2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition is limited to only 925 units worldwide and celebrates Elvis and his Memphis Mafia group of friends who rode on Bonnevilles. The Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition has been crafted to honor its namesake, including its Carnival Red color scheme, “ELVIS” gold lettering on the tank, Elvis’s signature on the tank and side panels, and the “Taking Care of Business in a Flash” emblem on the front fender.
The 2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition will be available starting at $15,495 and will arrive in dealerships starting in September 2024.
2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT in Sapphire Black with Granite
To celebrate 20 years of the Rocket 3, a muscle bike with the largest engine in a production motorcycle, Triumph has unveiled the 2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R and Rocket 3 Storm GT. Their 2,458cc in-line Triple cranks out even more power – up 15 ponies to a massive 180 hp and 166 lb-ft of torque (up 3).
The Rocket 3’s 16-inch rear and 17-inch front wheels have been updated with a 10-spoke cast-aluminum design. They have an lightweight aluminum frame that uses cast and forged elements, dual Brembo Stylema front calipers with 320mm discs, and a Brembo M4.32 rear caliper with a 300mm disc.
They come with lean-sensitive cornering ABS, traction control, Ride-by-Wire, a Torque Assist clutch, Hill Hold, four ride modes (Road, Rain, Sport, Rider-configurable), cruise control, a keyless ignition and steering lock, and a USB charging socket. Instrumentation comes in the form of a color TFT.
The 2025 Rocket 3 Storm R will be available in Carnival Red with Sapphire Black, Satin Pacific Blue with Matte Sapphire Black, or Sapphire Black with Granite for $24,995. The 2025 Rocket 3 Storm GT will be available in the same colors but with the color split of the tank reversed, retailing for $25,795.
The 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Limited Edition will be limited to only 270 units, and Breitling will also launch a special Triumph watch in conjunction with the motorcycle. The bike features a bespoke paint scheme with premium gold hand-painted detailing, a leather seat with French stitching, a high-spec Akrapovič silencer, and lightweight carbon fiber parts. It will also include a custom Breitling start screen, the Breitling logo laser-etched onto the machined rear wheel finisher, and a gold Breitling badge on the tank.
The 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Limited Edition will be available starting in June 2024 with an MSRP of $25,995.
Celebrating Triumph’s rich racing history is the new 2025 Triumph Trident 660 Tribute Special Edition, which features a race-inspired graphic scheme, Triumph Shift Assist, and a flyscreen. The Trident 660 is powered by a liquid-cooled 660cc Triple that makes a claimed 80 hp at 10,250 rpm and 47 lb-ft of torque at 6,250 rpm. It has a seat height of 31.7 inches and a weight of 416 lb. Throttle-by-wire allows two ride modes (Road and Rain), and it comes with ABS, switchable traction control, and a combined TFT and LCD display.
The 2025 Triumph Trident 660 Tribute Special Edition adds a white, blue, and red graphic scheme inspired by “Slippery Sam,” as well as a Number 67 race graphic, a flyscreen, and Triumph Shift Assist, which enables clutchless up and down gear changes with an autoblipper on downshifts for smoother changes.
The 2025 Triumph Trident 660 Tribute Special Edition will be available for one year only with an MSRP of $8,595.
The Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R and GT muscle bikes receive upgrades for 2025, including even more power from their massive 2,458cc inline-Triple, lighter wheels, blacked-out styling, and dark color schemes. New tuning bumps horsepower up 15 from the previous Rocket 3 to a total of 180 hp, and torque is 166 lb-ft.
We headed to France for Triumph’s press launch to find out if these unique motorcycles are worth their $25K MSRP. Once in the saddle, we experienced a ride unlike anything offered by any other production motorcycle.
2025 Suzuki GSX-R1000RZ in Pearl Brilliant White and Metallic Triton Blue
The first wave of 2025 Suzuki motorcycles has been announced and includes sportbikes in the GSX-R family, Boulevard cruisers, the Burgman scooter, RM-Z motocross bikes, and youth dirtbikes. Although there are no significant upgrades in this first announcement for 2025, many of these returning Suzuki models get new colors and graphic options.
2025 Suzuki GSX-R1000R and GSX-R1000
2025 Suzuki GSX-R1000R in Metallic Matte Sword Silver
The GSX-R1000R and GSX-R1000 are powered by a 999cc inline-Four with variable valve timing fitted into a race-proven aluminum-framed chassis. The two models include the Suzuki Clutch Assist System, a quickshifter, TFT instrument panel, and stacked LED headlights.
The GSX-R1000R includes high-spec Showa BFF and BFRC-Life suspension components, stainless-steel brake lines, and radially mounted Brembo monoblock calipers paired with 320mm Brembo T-drive floating rotors.
2025 Suzuki GSX-R1000 in Candy Daring Red
The Suzuki GSX-R1000R is available in Candy Daring Red / Glass Black or Metallic Matte Sword Silver with an MSRP of $18,649. The GSX-R1000RZ is available in race-inspired Pearl Brilliant White and Metallic Triton Blue with an MSRP of $18,649. The Suzuki GSX-R1000 is available in Candy Daring Red or Glass Matte Sword Silver with an MSRP of $16,499.
2025 Suzuki GSX-R750
2025 Suzuki GSX-R600Z in Pearl Brilliant White / Metallic Triton Blue
Powered by a 750cc four-cylinder engine, the GSX-R750 has been one of the most popular sportbikes on the market since its introduction in 1986. It has a lightweight, twin-spar aluminum frame, a Showa BPF, a remote reservoir rear shock absorber, Suzuki Drive Mode Selector, a track-ready instrument cluster with built-in lap timer, and lightweight bodywork.
2025 Suzuki GSX-R750 in Pearl Brilliant White and Metallic Matte Stellar Blue
The Suzuki GSX-R750 is available in Pearl Brilliant White and Metallic Matte Stellar Blue or Solid Iron Gray and Glass Sparkle Black with an MSRP of $13,149. The GSX-R750Z retails for the same price and is available in Pearl Brilliant White / Metallic Triton Blue.
2025 Suzuki GSX-R600
2025 Suzuki GSX-R600 in Solid Gray and Glass Sparkle Black
The GSX-R600 is powered by a 599cc four-cylinder engine and shares many features with the GSX-R750 in a slightly smaller package. It has a twin-spar aluminum frame, radially mounted Brembo monoblock front brakes, a Showa BPF, a remote reservoir rear shock absorber, Suzuki Drive Mode Selector, a track-ready instrument cluster, and lightweight bodywork.
2025 Suzuki GSX-R600Z in Pearl Brilliant White / Metallic Triton Blue
The Suzuki GSX-R600 is available in Pearl Brilliant White and Metallic Matte Stellar Blue or Solid Iron Gray and Glass Sparkle Black with an MSRP of $11,999. The GSX-R600Z is available in Pearl Brilliant White / Metallic Triton Blue with an MSRP of $11,999.
2025 Suzuki DR650S
2025 Suzuki DR650S in Solid Black and Iron Gray
Th DR650S dual-sport returns for 2025, powered by a dependable 644cc Single mounted in a semi-double-cradle steel frame. It features electric starting and the ability to lower the seat height via the suspension. The Suzuki DR650S is available in Solid Black and Iron Gray or Solid Special White #2 with an MSRP of $7,199.
2025 Suzuki Boulevard M109R
2025 Suzuki Boulevard M109R in Glass Sparkle Black
This Suzuki performance cruiser features a 1,783cc, 54-degree V-Twin, large-diameter mufflers, shaft drive, a drag-style handlebar, a 5.2-gallon teardrop fuel tank, and dual front disc brakes with radially mounted caiipers. The Suzuki Boulevard M109R is available in Glass Sparkle Black with an MSRP of $15,799.
2025 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Special
2025 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Special in Pearl Brilliant White
The Boulevard C50T Special features traditional styling and is ready for cruising around town or long-distance touring. It’s powered by an 805cc, 45-degree V-Twin and comes with a Fast Idle System, a plush studded seat, a windshield, forward-mounted footboards, a classically-style 4.1-gallon tank, spoked wheels, and a hidden linkage-type shock. Studded saddlebags that match the seat are available as accessories.
The Boulevard C50T Special is available in Pearl Brilliant White with an MSRP of $9,799.
2025 Suzuki Boulevard C50
2025 Suzuki Boulevard C50 in Solid Iron Gray
The Boulevard C50 is a more modern take on the C50T Special with a kicked-out fork, understated tank graphics, the Auto Fast Idle System, a wide handlebar, and forward-mounted footboards. The Suzuki Boulevard C50 is available in Solid Iron Gray with an MSRP of $9,299.
2025 Suzuki Burgman 400
2025 Suzuki Burgman 400 in Metallic Matte Black No. 2
The Burgman 400 scooter is powered by a 400cc Single with a CVT automatic transmission and features Easy Start, Traction Control, LED lighting, a 15-inch front wheel, under-seat storage, two front storage compartments with a DC power outlet, and ABS. The Suzuki Burman 400 is available in Metallic Matte Black No. 2 with an MSRP of $8,799.
2025 Suzuki RM-Z450
2025 Suzuki RM-Z450 in Champion Yellow No. 2
The RM-Z450 motocross bike is powered by a 449cc 4-stroke Single nestled in an aluminum frame with a beam-style swingarm. It also features a fully adjustable Showa Balance Free fork and shock, Suzuki’s MX-Tuner 2.0 system to adjust fuel injection and ignition settings through a smartphone app, and Suzuki Holeshot Assist Control.
The RM-Z450 is eligible for the RM Army Edition program for 2025, which includes components to upgrade the bike like the Pro Circuit RM Army Edition T-6 exhaust ($1,100), Throttle Syndicate RM Army Edition Graphics kit ($149.99), and a QR code to purchase discounted matching number-plate graphics that can be customized with the rider’s name and number.
The RM-Z450 is available in Champion Yellow No. 2 with an MSRP of $9,299.
2025 Suzuki RM-Z250
2025 Suzuki RM-Z250 i Champion Yellow No. 2
The RM-Z250 is powered by a 249cc 4-stroke Single in an aluminum frame with an aluminum swingarm. KYB adjustable suspension with a coil spring fork and a rear shock with four-way damping adjustment is included, along with Suzuki’s smartphone-based MX-Tuner 2.0 for quick tuning and Suzuki Holeshot Assist Control.
The RM-Z250 is eligible for the RM Army Edition program for 2025, which includes components to upgrade the bike like the Pro Circuit RM Army Edition T-6 exhaust ($1,100), Throttle Syndicate RM Army Edition Graphics kit ($149.99), and a QR code to purchase discounted matching number plate graphics that can be customized with the rider’s name and number.
The RM-Z250 is available in Champion Yellow No. 2 with an MSRP of $8,199.
2025 Suzuki DR-Z125L
Suzuki DR-Z125L in Championship Yellow
Designed for young and smaller riders, this dirtbike is powered by a compact air-cooled 124cc Single with a Mikuni VM20SS carburetor and features a 5-speed transmission, 19-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels, a steel-tube frame with rear beam-style swingarm, spoked wheels with aluminum rims, and a 32-inch seat height.
The Suzuki DR-Z125L is available in Championship Yellow with an MSRP of $3,619.
2025 Suzuki DR-Z50
Suzuki DR-Z50 in Championship Yellow
Ideal for young or new riders, the DR-Z50 is powered by a 49cc engine, and peak power can be adjusted via a throttle limiter to allow adults to control engine output to suit younger riders. It also features an automatic clutch, a 3-speed transmission, a steel frame and swingarm, 3.8 inches of front wheel travel, an electric starter, and a low 22-inch seat height.
The Suzuki DR-Z50 is available in Championship Yellow with an MSRP of $2,599.
The Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R and GT are cruising into 2025 with 180 hp on tap.
Riding a motorcycle automatically makes you stand out in a crowd of vehicles. And when you want to set yourself apart from that condensed crowd, no other production machine does it better or bolder than the Triumph Rocket 3.
“It’s a bucket-list bike,” said Triumph’s senior design engineer, Alistair Fisher, at the launch of the 2025 Rocket 3 Storms, available in R and GT versions.
It all starts with the gargantuan 3-cylinder engine, which outguns the powerplant in my Honda family car, with 2,458cc to my Accord’s 2,354cc. My car keeps up with traffic quite well, with 177 hp pulling around roughly 3,300 lb.
For 2025, Triumph’s motor gets a boost to 180 hp, and the bike weighs a relatively paltry 700 lb – that’s just 3.9 lb/hp to the Accord’s 18.6, which translates into a speed-bending rocket. The Rocket also outpaces the Honda in terms of torque, with 166 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm compared to 161 lb-ft at 4,300. Triumph’s Triple is a beast and unlike anything else on the market.
A Storm is on the horizon…
Triumph Rocket 3 Storm | Rocket Roots
The first Hinckley-based Rocket III entered production in 2004 and remained in the lineup for a decade in various model trims. Then, in 2019, a completely new aluminum-framed Rocket 3 (note the absence of a Roman numeral) burst onto the moto scene, about 90 lb lighter and with finish detailing that shamed the original’s uninspired appearance. Despite its outsized proportions and premium prices, more than 18,000 second-gen Rockets have been sold.
The first generation of Hinckley-based Triumph’s Rocket III made a big splash when it debuted in 2004. The second-gen Rocket 3s are far superior in performance and beauty.
Heartened by the model’s success and its unique place in the market, Triumph has added the “Storm” nomenclature and has updated the two versions. The R is intended for sportier riders, while the GT has more of a cruiser ergonomic layout along with a small windscreen and a passenger backrest.
Accompanying the new Storm monicker is a slathering of black-anodized finishes to give the bike a darker, moodier appearance, including the fork, hand and foot controls, and aluminum subframe. It still rolls on cartoonishly fat tires (150/80-17 front, 240/50-16 rear), but new wheels trim about 1 lb from each end for a reduction in unsprung weight.
The Rocket 3 Storms are bold and bodacious, “the ultimate muscle roadster,” according to Triumph. Note the exposed rear wheel, now 1 lb lighter than previous, and Triumph’s signature dual round headlights.
The Storm’s headlining update is to its massive motor, which receives its newfound extra power not from lumpier cams or intake mods but simply from electronic tuning. Engineers told me the throttle valves of the previous engine didn’t open completely, limiting power to ensure adequate durability.
Over the years, Triumph discovered the engine could be pushed harder without sacrificing dependability, so we now have a fully unrestricted powerplant that delivers 180 hp at 7,000 rpm, up 15 ponies, as well as a 500-rpm higher rev limit. Torque gets a 3 lb-ft nudge to 166 lb-ft.
The Rocket 3 Storms have high-quality black finishes throughout, which are optional extras on most Harleys and Indians.
Triumph Rocket 3 Storm | The Cannes Can
The Cannes Film Festival is world-famous, but a few weeks earlier, the French city hosted the launch for the Rocket 3 Storms. We tested the R and GT variants on the variety of hilly roads near the Mediterranean coast.
The Rockets look imposing in the flesh, for both their enormous size and their new black finishes. If Darth Vader could ride a motorcycle around the Death Star, he’d probably choose a Rocket 3 Storm. The finish detailing is exceptional, from the black powdercoated intake cover to the hydro-formed exhaust headers.
Several brushed-aluminum components provide classy accents, including the fuel cap, oil cap, and coolant cap, as well as the tank strap running the length of the 4.76-gallon fuel cell. Lovely aluminum caps finish off the handlebar ends and serve as mounting locations for the mirrors. I also must give a shout-out to the innovative pillion footrests that fold into themselves to nearly disappear.
While not as colorful as some high-end instrument panels, the tiltable TFT screen on the Rockets supplies a wealth of information. It includes a power port, augmented with a USB outlet under the seat.
Facing the rider is a color TFT instrument panel with a mount that allows it to be tilted to suit different rider sizes. Hands are greeted by adjustable levers and quality-feeling switches that are conveniently backlit. A joystick on the left switch housing makes navigating the electronics relatively simple. Riders have their choice of two information layouts, and self-indulgent ones can personalize the start-up screen message with their name.
The Storms are equipped with three ride modes (Road, Sport, and Rain), and a custom map configurable to a rider’s specific preferences. They alter the throttle map and the traction-control settings, as well as the cornering ABS, all informed by an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit). Hill Hold prevents the bike rolling backward when stopped by applying the rear brake until the rider re-engages the clutch.
Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT: Giant Tremendous
I first climbed aboard the Rocket 3 Storm GT, happy to enjoy the warmth from its standard heated grips (optional on the Storm R) and the modest wind protection provided by its windscreen. The GT’s nicely stitched seat is placed at 29.5 inches to allow most legs to reach the ground flat-footed, and its footpegs are placed more forward than the R’s. Triumph engineered the GT’s foot controls to be adjustable to three positions over a 2-inch horizontal range – a nice feature.
The Storm GT is fitted with a larger windscreen than the R’s, and it has cruiser-style ergonomics.
I stuck the bike’s remote fob into my pocket and enjoyed the convenience of keyless ignition. The engine ignites quickly and twising the throttle gently rocks the bike sideways as the big crankshaft rotates below. It’s an easy reach to the handlebar, which is 4.9 inches closer to the rider than the R’s.
Considering the immense size of the powerplant, it’s startling how little effort is required to work the Torque Assist clutch. Not that the burly engine requires much clutch work, as it has the deepest well of power in motorcycling. The gearbox is smooth but notchy, and it’s a bit surprising that a quickshifter is not standard equipment on a bike that retails for $25,795 (one is available as an option).
The GT has a wider rider saddle and a more generously padded pillion seat.
Riding the Storms made me think of the way skilled but overweight dancers can move on a dance floor. This big ballerina weighs 705 lb and has a rangy 66-inch wheelbase, but it handles like a more diminutive machine. The motor’s low longitudinal crankshaft orientation plays a role, as do the lighter wheels.
Passengers on Storm GTs will enjoy the security of an adjustable-height backrest. Just above the shaft-drive swingarm are passenger pegs neatly folded away thanks to a clever pivoting mechanism.
Both Storms share the same suspension package. Up front is a beefy 47mm Showa inverted fork with tunable damping in both directions and fixed preload, with 4.7 inches of travel. The Showa shock has 4.2 inches of stroke and is fully adjustable, including a hand-twistable spring preload adjustment. The bike proved to be plusher over bumps than expected, especially considering how much area the wide tires are covering with every rotation.
Naturally, the engine is the bike’s dominant component, pulling strongly from low revs and then building to a walloping whoosh as the big Triple gains revs. The engine is coarse but lovable, sounding like a mix of a Porsche flat-Six’s howl and a voracious vacuum cleaner.
Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R: Ridiculous
The R version of the Storms places its rider in a more active stance that encourages riding it like a sportbike.
Switching over to the Storm R provided a sportier riding position, with a much lower handlebar and mid-mount foot controls vertically adjustable to two positions 0.6 inch apart. The seat is narrower than the GT’s and a bit higher at 30.4 inches. It’s priced $800 less than the GT and does without heated grips unless they’re ordered as an accessory. Curb weight is stated at 699 lb.
The Storm R puts riders in a streetfighter-esque posture. Note the fat tires, the edges of which never get scrubbed due to limited cornering clearance.
The GT is quite capable when unwinding canyon roads, but the R’s more active riding position encourages sportier behavior, and its footpegs drag a degree or so later. The bike is more agile than you’d expect, but its sporting prowess is limited by an understeer condition felt when leaned over. Despite peg-grinding lean angles, the shoulders of the 150mm-section Metzeler Cruisetec front tire remained entirely unscuffed.
A Rocket 3 Storm GT fitted with some of Triumph’s accessory items.
Velocities build quickly with 180 horses champing at the bit, so it’s reassuring to see Triumph fit top-shelf Brembos for the braking system. Up front is a pair of radial-mount Brembo Stylema monoblock 4-piston calipers biting on 320mm discs. They don’t feel as potent as usual here, so maximum deceleration is achieved with a stomp on the rear Brembo M4.32 4-piston monoblock caliper and its 300mm rear rotor, a diameter bigger than the front brake setup on some bikes.
Triumph Rocket 3 Storm | Storming Home
As our group descended the mountain roads onto a local highway, I set the standard cruise control and reflected on my day in the saddle of the Rockets.
I shouldn’t like this bike. It’s too big and bulky for my tastes. I don’t like bikes with long wheelbases and extra-fat tires, and I certainly don’t need a motorcycle with a 2.5-liter engine. I’m not a fan of giant motorcycles, and the Rocket 3 is like a caricature.
Despite its considerable size, the Rocket 3 can dance in the corners. It’s in a class of its own.
And yet I can’t deny how much the Rockets impressed me. I was spellbound by the engine’s omnipresent grunt, and I was endlessly pleased with the careful attention to detail lavished on the bike from tip to tail. This is a machine that can hold its head high at any rider hangout, standing apart from anything else in motorcycledom.
A Rocket 3 might not be the ideal choice for a single-bike garage, but it would be a brilliant addition to sit alongside a more practical bike. It’s truly unique, which is one thing. But it’s also excellent, which puts the Rocket 3 in an exclusive class of one.
The Storms are available in three two-tone color options: Carnival Red with Sapphire Black, Satin Pacific Blue with Matt Sapphire Black, or Sapphire Black with Granite seen here. The GT (left) uses the same colorways but with the color split of the tank reversed.
The Indian Scout lineup has been redesigned for model year 2025, ushering in a new generation of Indian Motorcycle’s best-selling platform. The lineup includes five distinct models, all featuring the new SpeedPlus 1250 V-Twin, a new tubular-steel frame, and other changes.
We got the chance to test all five models and came away impressed. Take a ride with us in the video below as we review the trimmed-down Scout Bobber, the traditional Scout Classic, the light-touring Super Scout, the spirited Sport Scout, and the top-of-the-line 101 Scout. Read our full review here.
The Indian Scout gets a major revamp for the 2025 model year. Five models are available, including the Scout Bobber pictured here, with prices starting at $12,999. Photos courtesy Indian Motorcycle.
The Scout is incredibly important to Indian Motorcycle. It’s the brand’s top‑selling platform, with more than 110,000 sold since its 2015 debut. It comprises more than 40% of Indian’s total sales volume and more than 50% of its international sales. And, crucially, it’s the entry point for Indian, with 93% of Scout customers being new to the brand.
So when Indian decided to give the Scout a full make‑over treatment, it wanted to avoid screwing up a successful formula. No surprise, then, that evolution of the Scout was a better approach than revolution.
The Scout’s principal designer, Michael Song, sweating the details over a digital sketch.
“We needed to make sure we didn’t mess it up,” explained Ben Lindaman, product director for the Scout platform. “People love it, so that’s what made the development process challenging.”
That said, the Scout’s new frame goes far beyond evolution. The former cast‑aluminum frame was cast aside for a tubular‑steel design, similar to what was done to the Chief platform in 2021. Chassis geometry remains similar, with a 29‑degree rake, 4.8 inches of trail, and wheels spread 61.5 inches apart.
Ben Lindaman, product director for the Scout platform, peruses the clay model used in development. Lindaman was the project manager for the first‑generation Scout.
The Scout’s new frame, while seemingly backward in technology, provides a much cleaner chassis design than the bulkier aluminum structure that looked blocky and awkward in the area behind the front wheel. Surprisingly, Indian says the weight of the steel frame is similar to the former aluminum one.
Ola Stenegard, Indian’s director of industrial design, explained the guiding principles of the Scout redesign: timeless; keep it simple and clean; customizing is key.
Stenegard noted how the “S” line from the steering neck to the frame’s downtubes was patterned after the original Scout, which debuted in 1920, as well as even earlier Indians. And by using a steel frame, the modification process for custom builders was simplified: “Customizing is the cornerstone of what we’re doing,” he said.
Most of what you need to know about the 101 Scout is found in its front end sourced from Indian’s FTR but with revised tuning. The dual‑disc Brembo brakes are in a different league from the other Scouts.
Some of the best design work is invisible. The subframe area below the seat remains aluminum, but it’s a new casting that now encloses most of the Scout’s electronics and supports the modular electrical system. This enables shorter wiring and prevents components from being scattered around the motorcycle, resulting in a cleaner overall appearance.
The subframe casting also ties together the chassis behind the engine for optimum rigidity, and it’s now common among all Scout models. So instead of model‑specific seat pans and bracketry, all Scout seats and fenders can be used across the platform, simplifying things for customers, dealers, and the aftermarket.
The inspiration for the new 101 Scout was the legendary 101 Scout from the 1920s.
Less revolutionary is the Scout’s rolling stock, with wheels, brakes, and suspension largely carried over from previous Scouts. Indian says the Scout’s 25.6‑inch seat height is the lowest in its class. Tank‑empty weights range from 522 lb (Bobber) to 571 lb (Super Scout).
All five models are equipped with antilock brakes, full LED lighting, and self‑canceling turnsignals. Versions with analog gauges now include fuel level and fuel economy readouts.
The Limited +Tech trim level includes Indian’s touchscreen TFT instrumentation. It’s equipped with Indian’s Ride Command system and offers configurable gauges, ride stats, turn‑by‑turn navigation, and optional Ride Command+ connected services.
To further expand customer choice, the Scout is available with different trim levels. The Limited package adds cruise control, traction control, selectable ride modes (Sport, Standard, and Tour), and a USB charging port for an extra $700.
More features are included in the $1,700 Limited +Tech trim level, which adds keyless ignition and Indian’s 4‑inch round touchscreen TFT instrumentation. Thus equipped, riders can access navigation and additional ride info, plus it can be configured to view alternate layouts. It’s standard on the Super Scout and 101 Scout.
Indian Scout SpeedPlus 1250: Engine & Tonic
The Scout’s liquid‑cooled 60‑degree V‑Twin received a comprehensive overhaul. At first glance, the SpeedPlus 1250 appears to be just a simple overbore, punching out the cylinders from 99mm to 104mm and retaining its 73.6mm stroke to displace 1,250cc (76.3ci), up from the previous 1,133cc.
Meet the SpeedPlus, the 1,250cc V‑Twin providing the motivational force behind every new Scout. Pictured here is the 101 Scout, which is said to produce 111 hp and is highlighted by special badging. The louvers on the heat shielding over the headers are a tasteful touch.
However, there are myriad internal changes for the SpeedPlus – Indian says it’s at least 70% new. A fresh cylinder‑head design ups the compression ratio and contains bigger valves operated by new camshaft profiles. At the bottom end, the crankshaft is 5.8 lb lighter, contributing to the motor’s significant 10‑lb weight loss. Importantly for servicing access, the valve covers can now be removed without splitting the frame, and checking oil levels is made simpler with a new sight‑glass window.
The left side of the engine shows a tight induction area, and Indian engineers admit there’s top‑end power on the table for anyone who dares to open it up. Just below the seamless fuel tank is the power button to activate the keyless ignition module.
The old 2‑into‑2 exhaust system has been ditched in favor of a single large muffler. It looks bulkier, but it’s designed to be much easier to replace with aftermarket systems. The bike’s catalytic converters are contained in the junction prior to the muffler, so a simple swap to a slip‑on exhaust retains clean emissions even if noise might exceed regulations.
Behind this cover is the Scout’s new slip/assist clutch, which reduces lever effort and allows the clutch to slip in the event of high‑rpm downshifts.
Horsepower has been boosted from 100 to 105 hp. More important to regular riding duties is the engine’s 14% torque bump, jumping from 72 to 82 lb‑ft. Torque reaches its peak at 6,300 rpm, while peak ponies arrive at 7,250 revs, long before the 8,500‑rpm rev limiter kicks in. The 101 Scout has special electronic tuning that nudges its peak output to 111 hp, a tune that other Scouts can get via a dealer reflash for $219.99.
The Scout’s new 2‑into‑1 exhaust system is a sure sign you’re looking at a 2025 model.
Transmission duties are handled by a new slip/assist clutch that reduces lever effort and prevents rear‑wheel hopping during sloppy downshifts. The engine’s drive sprocket has its tooth count reduced by one, yielding slightly shorter overall gearing for punchier acceleration.
Advanced fluid dynamic testing allowed Indian to design a radiator 22% smaller to fit neatly between the frame rails yet retain the bike’s cooling capabilities.
Indian Scout Test Rides
Now it’s time for the fun part of motorcycle journalism – riding the new bikes! We set off on the Bobber, Classic, and Super Scouts for a trip through San Francisco and then south to oceanside Santa Cruz for an overnighter.
The next day, we took a return journey along twisty roads on the Sport Scout before a stop at the famous motorcycle hangout Alice’s Restaurant. After a quick lunch, we mounted up on the headliner of the platform, the 101 Scout, and tore up some more twisty roads before jumping on the freeway for our return to San Fran.
Indian Scout Bobber: The Rebel
The Bobber looks imposing with its fat front tire, low handlebar, and blacked‑out trim, so it’s easy to see why it has been the Scout’s best‑selling model. Its appearance is augmented by short‑cropped fenders for an aggressive look, and its headlight is capped with a minimalistic nacelle.
The Bobber cuts a dashing profile in the cut and thrust of the city. The low handlebar puts a rider in a gunfighter forward stance that will suit some but not all. Bar risers, available from Indian on other models, will bolt right on.
Our test bike was equipped with the Limited +Tech package, so no key was needed to fire it up. The 60‑degree V‑Twin sounds deep and authoritative, but it lacks the loping cadence of narrower vee angle motors like Indian’s Chief and most Harleys.
The new slip/assist clutch in the Scouts is an impressive upgrade. Pulling in the lever is an action repeated hundreds of times during a ride, and the Scout’s requires only minimal effort. Additionally, its slipper function kept the rear wheel turning even when dumped at obscenely aggressive revs during downshifts.
Once underway, the Bobber feels similar to the previous version, as its weight and geometry have barely changed, and its suspension, brakes, and tires haven’t at all. While I appreciate the butch look of the chunky Pirelli MT60RS tires, the tall sidewall of the 130/90‑16 front tire attenuates front‑end feedback.
The Scout Bobber looks undeniably tough. Starting at $12,999, it’s great value for an American‑made cruiser.
The underslung bar‑end mirrors were out of eyeshot without looking downward, and they’re in danger of scuffing the fuel tank at full lock. Happily, they can be easily switched to locations above the handlebar by swapping sides. Either way, you’ll be looking at empty perches above the bars where mirrors are mounted on the Classic and Super Scouts.
Riding through town didn’t allow for delving deep into the powerband, but the SpeedPlus impressed with its beefier reactions to small throttle inputs. The Scout now has the mid‑rpm juice to feel like it has even more than 76ci at its disposal.
Tackling Lombard Street in San Francisco, “the crookedest street in the world,” featuring eight hairpin turns on the steep one‑block section. It supposedly attracts 2 million visitors annually, but they all must go downhill on the one‑way road. We’re special.
The fuel‑injection tuning was mostly good, but some of our pre‑production bikes occasionally stalled while mired in traffic. Indian promises a more finely tuned EFI map in its production models. Otherwise, throttle response was excellent.
The Bobber is a fun ride, but it comes up short – literally – in terms of rear‑suspension compliance. To achieve its low‑slung look, it is fitted with shocks that deliver just 2 inches of travel; every other Scout model has 3 inches of stroke. It’s true what some say: Even 1 inch can make a big difference in performance.
Indian Scout Classic: The Traditional One
If you’re a rider who hasn’t yet warmed to dull colors and matte‑black trim, turn your head toward the Scout Classic. Instead of the Bobber’s tough‑looking colorways, the Classic responds with brighter paintwork and plenty of chrome accents. Full fenders – rather than bobbed ones – are gracefully old‑school. Prices start at $13,999.
The Scout Classic glistens with chrome finishes and bright colors. Also note its traditionally styled flowing fenders and perch‑mounted mirrors.
Both bikes use 16‑inch front and rear wheels, but the Scout Classic substitutes 40‑spoke wire wheels for the Bobber’s cast‑aluminum hoops. And rather than the dirt‑track‑inspired Dunlops on the Bobber, the Classic is fitted with Pirelli Night Dragon tires that proved to be more responsive and easier to steer.
The Scout Classic I rode was fitted with a windshield and saddlebags from Indian’s accessory catalog.
I found the riding position of the Classic preferable over the more compact arrangement on the Bobber. Its bars are placed higher, which makes the bike slightly easier to steer and maneuver in tighter spaces at low speeds.
The Scout Classic (and every other Scout) proved that 3 inches of travel is considerably better than the 2 inches on the Bobber. Meanwhile, the SpeedPlus drivetrain continued to impress, and for some reason, the engine never died on me like the Bobber’s.
Indian Super Scout: The Versatile One
The Super Scout takes its inspiration from the Super Chief, as they’re both equipped with a windshield, saddlebags, and a passenger seat to make them suitable for two‑up travel. And on a warm day the windshield quickly detaches for wind‑in‑the‑face riding.
The Super Scout looks like a traditional cruiser but can really scoot when prodded.
Like the Scout Classic, it has chrome finishes, longer fenders, a higher handlebar, and wire‑spoke wheels. And that appreciable extra inch. All that adds up to the heaviest Scout model, scaling in at 571 lb. Prices start at $16,499.
Significant others will appreciate the passenger accommodations and the roomy saddlebags accessed with quick‑pull tabs. Indian says the previous Scout bags can fit inside these new ones.
The handlebar placement felt neutral to my hands, and the seat felt good to my…seat. Chrome mirrors on perches aren’t my style, but they kept my rearward view unobstructed. The Super Scout’s windshield produced more noise than the accessory shield fitted to the Scout Classic I rode.
The Super Scout is a smaller‑scale version of the Super Chief and is suitable for light touring duties. It’s fitted with saddle-bags, a quick‑detach windshield, and a rear seat.
Like the Bobber, the Super rolls on the same chunky Pirelli MT60RS rubber, and again I didn’t warm to their duller responses as compared to the Night Dragons. Also feedback from the brakes was dull, the front in particular. While braided‑steel lines provide a firm lever, the Scout’s brakes are average at best.
Indian Sport Scout: Going Rogue
Remember the Scout Rogue introduced in 2022 (see our June issue), which was equipped with a quarter fairing, drop‑down mirrors, and a 19‑inch cast‑aluminum front wheel? Well, that formula can be found in the new Sport Scout, which reprises an Indian model name from the 1930s.
The Sport Scout provides a terrific balance of style and sport. Note the side‑mounted license plate holder that cleans up the bike’s tail and neatly folds sideways for parking in tight confines.
This new model also receives different ergonomics. Machined triple‑clamps fitted with 6‑inch risers and a moto‑style handlebar put riders in an aggressive posture. A sport‑style seat has a taller rear section to keep riders aboard when accessing the strong power available from the SpeedPlus.
The Sport Scout is blacked‑out like the Bobber, resulting in a menacing appearance augmented by the Rogue‑like quarter fairing.
On the road, the engine and transmission feel well‑suited to the Sport Scout. Although down on ponies compared to the 121 hp of Harley‑Davidson’s RevMax in the Sportster S, the Indian motor generates more vibration and exhibits a character more in line with a cruiser.
The Sport Scout’s best asset is the neutral steering feel provided by the 130/60‑19 Metzeler Cruisetech front tire. Going to a shorter‑profile tire enhances the feedback felt at the bars, and this arrangement was preferable over the chunky 16‑incher on some other Scouts.
Like the other Scouts, the 528‑lb Sport Scout retains its composure while leaned over in corners.
With prices starting at $13,499, the Sport Scout has the potential to topple the Bobber from the top of the sales charts – it would be my target if walking into an Indian dealership. Sure, its quarter fairing provides more style than wind protection, and I’d have to dig out extra dollars for the extra tech features I’d want to have, but it has the best capabilities‑per‑dollar ratio of any American motorcycle.
Indian 101 Scout: A Legend Reborn
The 101 Scout is perhaps the most revered Indian motorcycle ever made, so reviving the historic nameplate wasn’t taken lightly. With a special tune claimed to deliver 111 hp, the result is the highest‑performing Scout to date.
I found my happy place on a twisty road while riding the new 101 Scout. The Pathfinder LED headlight on the 101 leads the way.
In a nutshell, the 101 Scout is a Sport Scout with the front end of an Indian FTR bolted on. That not only brings the security of an inverted fork with a full range of adjustability, but also a front‑brake setup that shames the capabilities of the other Scouts. Instead of a single disc with a 2‑piston caliper, the 101 has dual 320mm discs bitten by a pair of 4‑piston Brembo radial‑mount calipers. The increase in power and feedback is astonishing.
Like the Sport Scout, it has black 6‑inch risers with machined highlights and a moto‑style handlebar, providing purposefully aggressive ergonomics. Unlike other Scouts, the 101 has piggyback shocks that are adjustable for preload and rebound/compression damping. It also sets itself apart with a custom‑stitched gunfighter‑style solo seat and exclusive 101 Scout badging, paint, and graphics.
The new 101 Scout is the fastest production Scout ever offered from the factory. It retails for $16,999, the exact price of Harley‑Davidson’s Sportster S.
I wish I could tell you that the 101’s engine tuning felt much more powerful compared to its lesser siblings, but the difference is felt only at the top of the rev range, a zone rarely accessed on public roads. I couldn’t tell the difference when riding at casual revs.
There is a more notable improvement with the 101’s suspension, especially at the rear end. The fully adjustable shocks provided extra control, and bump absorption got even better after I dialed up their rebound damping via the hand‑adjustable clickers.
Rear suspension is provided by ZF shocks with gold-anodized piggyback reservoirs that are topped by hand‑adjustable compression‑damping adjusters. Rebound damping is adjusted via a knurled knob at the bottom end of the springs.
The only negative to the 101 Scout is that the extra brake caliper and rotor adds weight to the front wheel, causing the bike to steer slower than its brethren and feel slightly less agile. I believe a single‑rotor Brembo setup would provide significantly improved braking performance relative to the other Scouts, but Indian contends that customers for a bike like this demand dual discs.
Indian’s goal with the 101 Scout was to reset the bar for American V‑Twin cruisers, and it succeeded. It offers more performance than any production Scout, and it does so with unrivaled capability and style.
Talent Scout
If you’re gonna proudly yell “Made in America” when buying a mid‑size cruiser, your choices are limited. Indian makes a solid case for itself with these new Scouts, and it intends to become the market‑share leader in the segment. After riding the new Scouts, that seems likely.
The Scout’s 3.4‑gallon fuel tank gets a makeover, featuring nicely sculpted surfacing and a new console. Note the spin‑off fuel cap that replaces the previous hinged design for an old‑school touch.
Harley‑Davidson’s 975cc Nightster has a starting price of $13,499, $500 more than the Scout Bobber. But with 91 hp and 72 lb‑ft of torque, it’s significantly down on power. The MoCo’s Sportster S has 10 extra horses over the 101 Scout and is priced identically, but its 2 inches of rear suspension travel comes up short – there’s that extra inch again.
The revamped Scout lineup features an all‑new frame and a comprehensively revised engine.
The new Scouts improve on the previous admirable Scouts in every important aspect: performance, style, execution, and desirability. Lindaman, the Scout’s product director, said this redesign should extend the Scout platform for another 10‑year run.
Somewhere along the line I’d like to see a cheaper version of the 101 Scout with a single‑disc Brembo brake setup and a pair of shocks with 4 inches of travel, which I was told would fit without further modifications. Until then, I’d be thrilled with a (very) long‑term 101 Scout loaner.
The Honda Rebel 1100T adds useful functionality to the base model with a fairing and saddlebags, making it a lightweight and relatively low-cost bagger option. And with an impressive 35-degree lean angle and sporty engine, it’s just as fun as it is practical. (Photos by Killboy)
Many motorcyclists – including me – got their start on a Honda Rebel, and they need not jump ship once they’re ready for something with more kick. Honda’s lineup of Rebels includes the 300, 500, and 1100, providing a ladder for riders to climb when they get the itch for something bigger. The lineup expanded last year with the addition of the Rebel 1100T DCT, a bagger-style cruiser.
The “T” in “1100T” stands for “touring,” and added features include a batwing fairing and saddlebags with a combined 35 liters of storage – not enough room to carry all your belongings but enough for clothes and personal items for a few days. The fairing includes a short windscreen, and taller or shorter windscreens are available as options. In standard trim, the Rebel 1100 is set up for a solo rider, but a passenger seat and footpegs are available. The 2023 test bike used for this review is Bordeaux Red Metallic; for 2024, color options include Metallic Black and Matte Armored Green Metallic.
The Rebel 1100 came on the scene in 2021. It’s powered by the liquid-cooled 1,083cc Unicam parallel-Twin from the Africa Twin but modified for a cruiser application. At 87 hp and 72 lb-ft of torque, the Rebel 1100 makes less power than the Africa Twin, but peak torque arrives earlier in the rev range (4,750 rpm vs. 6,250 rpm). The engine has a 270-degree crankshaft for a rumbling V-Twin-like character, and the Rebel uses different camshaft profiles and ignition timing for its two cylinders – one makes more power below 4,000 rpm, and the other makes more power above 4,000 rpm. It comes with four ride modes (Rain, Sport, Tour, and User, which is customizable), each with different settings for throttle response, traction control, engine braking, and (on DCT versions) the transmission’s shift points.
The Rebel 1100T DCT is the perfect steed for a ride on the Foothills Parkway, a beautiful road in Tennessee with sweeping curves and gorgeous views.
As with several models in Honda’s lineup, the Rebel 1100 is available with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic Dual Clutch Transmission. The DCT is a popular option, accounting for about half of sales for models on which it’s available, including the Africa Twin, Gold Wing, and NC750X. With DCT, there is no clutch lever or foot shifter. Just release the parking brake, click the bike into Drive, and ride. Riders who want more control can switch to Manual mode and use the paddle shifters on the left side of the handlebar to click through gears. For 2024, the Rebel 1100T is available in either a manual or DCT option.
Buttons on the right side of the bar switch the bike from Neutral into Drive and from Manual to Automatic. There’s also a cruise control button and a switch to the right of it that adjusts cruising speed by 1 mph increments.
This test was my first experience with Honda’s DCT, and I shared the same concerns as others – that an automatic motorcycle would feel strange and take away from the riding experience. It does take some time to get used to, but after more than 1,000 miles aboard the Rebel 1100T DCT, I see the merit and came to enjoy the transmission.
The beauty of the DCT is that it allows the rider to spend more time focusing on the ride and less time worrying about shifting gears. There’s no need to shift up and down while rolling through town, which means you can pay closer attention to traffic, and your left hand won’t get tired of pulling in the clutch lever. When you head out for a more scenic ride, you have more time to admire the view. And when you get into the twisties and desire more control, you can click the bike into Manual mode and shift with the paddle shifters.
The single gauge shows a lot of information. The bottom section, seen here showing Trip A, can flip through two tripmeters, odometer, fuel range, and more options.
In each of the Rebel’s four ride modes, the round LCD display shows settings for power, traction control, and engine braking, and these parameters can be adjusted in the user-configurable mode. While in Automatic mode, the shift points parameter also shows. I enjoyed the visual representation of how each mode changed the riding experience on the display, and it made it easier to set my preferred parameters. Additional features include cruise control and a USB-C charging port located under the seat.
When riding a motorcycle with a manual transmission, I leave the bike in gear when parked. That’s not possible on the Rebel 1100T DCT, as it always switches to neutral when turned off. To keep it from rolling away, there’s a parking brake lever on the left side of the handlebar. Setting the parking brake is easy enough, but I found releasing it to be a bit difficult, which involves pulling back on the lever while pushing a button on the side, requiring two hands. This means that there are no hands on the handlebar when the brake is released, so I needed to keep my right foot on the rear brake pedal to prevent the bike from rolling when stopped on an incline. This requires a bit of learning, but it wasn’t a problem once I became used to it.
The Honda Rebel 1100T DCT tackled the Tail of the Dragon with ease.
Suspension duties are handled by Showa components, with a 43mm nonadjustable fork with 4.8 inches of travel and a pair of rear shocks with adjustable preload, piggyback reservoirs, and 3.7 inches of travel. Stopping power comes from a single radial-mount 4-piston front caliper with a 330mm disc and a 1-piston rear caliper with a 256mm disc. ABS is standard, and though few riders may need it, the Selectable Torque Control system (Honda’s term for traction control) includes three levels of wheelie control.
With high, mid-mount footpegs, the Rebel 1100 has an impressive lean angle of 35 degrees. The wheelbase is 59.8 inches, wet weight is 520 lb, and fuel capacity is 3.6 gallons. Honda could’ve added more touring capability to this bike with a larger fuel tank. During this test, the low-fuel light came on whenever the tripmeter reached about 110 miles, and I averaged 46.4 mpg (about 167 miles of range).
The bike’s sporty character and low weight were great for a spirited morning sprint on the famous Tail of the Dragon.
Seat height has always been approachable on Rebels, and that holds true on the 1100, which has a very low seat height of 27.5 inches. As a short rider (5-foot-1), I appreciate being able to flat-foot on a motorcycle. However, the Rebel 1100T’s footpeg position requires the rider to sit somewhat scrunched up on the bike. The seating position puts pressure on the rider’s spine, which became uncomfortable after a few hours in the saddle. Although I didn’t expect Gold Wing levels of comfort, a bagger-style cruiser like this would benefit from a more comfortable riding position. However, after a quick break at a scenic overlook or gas station, I was ready to hop back into the saddle.
Honda’s DCT took some time to get used to, but it was easy to appreciate its simplicity while enjoying the views along the Foothills Parkway.
Although I found the riding position uncomfortable for long hours, the Rebel 1100T DCT is an absolute blast to ride on twisty roads. Its low weight and responsive handling make the bike easy to dip into corners, and the engine pulls strongly when accelerating out of turns. On particularly technical roads, I enjoyed switching the bike into Manual mode and clicking through gears with the paddle shifters, which offers a more simplified experience without needing to pull in the clutch or roll off the throttle, making gear changes quicker and easier.
The Rebel 1100T’s fairing and saddlebags are the only differences between this model and the standard version, but those extras create a package that’s more practical for overnight trips. The fairing provides good wind protection and blocks wind from the chest and hands. The saddlebags add enough storage that I could pack everything I needed for a couple nights. My only complaint about the bags is that the latching mechanism is a little finicky and takes some effort to close. The top-loading bags are lockable, or they can be left unlocked for quick access.
As someone who started riding on a Rebel 250, it’s exciting to see how the model family has evolved.
The trim on the Rebel 1100T might not be enough to turn it into a full-fledged long-haul touring bike, but it’s a useful addition for the type of trips I like to do, which are two or three days with minimal luggage. The bags allow me to pack my clothes and necessities without needing to wear a backpack, and the fairing provides enough protection to keep me comfortable for longer periods of time.
On top of the Rebel’s practicality, its sporty engine, good cornering clearance, and low weight means that once I get near my destination, I can enjoy the roads in a way that a heavier bagger wouldn’t allow. As far as compromises go, this one strikes the balance to suit my needs just fine. And with the Dual Clutch Transmission, I can focus less on shifting gears and more on the ride.
In its first major revamp since its 2015 debut, Indian’s Scout cruiser platform is all-new from the ground up, and the 2025 lineup includes five models, including some with names that will be familiar to any fan of Indian history: Scout Bobber, Sport Scout, Scout Classic, Super Scout, and 101 Scout. Three trim levels will be available, as well as more than 100 dedicated accessories.
Headlining the new platform is the high-performance 101 Scout, seen here facing a 1920s 101 Scout.
At the heart of the Scout platform is a new engine called the SpeedPlus 1250. The V-Twin remains liquid-cooled but has been completely redesigned, punched out from 1,133cc to 1,250cc. Its bore goes up from 99m to 104mm, while its stroke remains at 73.6mm. Power goes up to 105 ponies and 82 lb-ft of torque, and the 101 Scout gets a bump to 111 hp.
The new Scouts feature an all-new 1,250cc V-Twin that pumps out as much as 111 hp. Also seen here is the new tubular-steel frame.
Also new is the Scout’s frame, switching from an aluminum design to a simpler steel-tube chassis intended to be easier to customize, similar to what Indian did with the Chief platform in 2021. It supplies a 61.5-inch wheelbase with a 29-degree rake and 4.8 inches of trail.
2025 Indian Sport Scout in Storm Blue
“Our top priority was to uphold the iconic namesake of Scout and ensure the new lineup is as timeless as all its predecessors,” said Ola Stenegard, director of product design for Indian Motorcycle. “For us, it was imperative to keep it clean, follow the iconic lines of Scout, and create a package that offered seamless customization. To achieve this, it all started with the steel-tube frame and all-new V-Twin engine.”
The Super Scout is a light-duty touring machine equipped with a detachable windshield and saddlebags.
Indian says the Scout’s 25.6-inch seat height is the lowest in class. There are also new features and technology offered on certain Scout models and trim packages. All models except for the 101 Scout use a single 298mm front disc brake with a 2-piston caliper, and ABS is standard.
2025 Indian Scout Bobber in Nara Bronze Metallic with the Limited +Tech trim
“As our top-selling platform, Scout has long been a staple in our lineup,” said Mike Dougherty, president of Indian Motorcycle. “We’re excited to take it to the next level and continue its evolution with a robust offering of models to meet the diverse needs of our global riding community.”
2025 Indian Scout Models
The Scout Bobber is the cheapest way to get into the Scout lineup, with prices starting at $12,999.
The least expensive version is the Scout Bobber, withprices starting at $12,999. It’s a low, stripped-down model with chopped fenders, blacked-out styling, bar-end mirrors, and slammed 2-inch rear suspension.
The Scout Classic has traditional styling with
chrome trim and wire-spoke wheels. All Scouts except the Bobber have 3 inches of rear-suspension travel.
The Scout Classic (starting at $13,999) lives up to its name with a traditional design that includes flared fenders, wire-spoke wheels, relaxed ergonomics, and flashes of chrome. Their “as shipped” weights are 522 lb and 536 lb, respectively. We’ll have to wait to find out what their curb weights are when their diminutive 3.4-gallon fuel tanks are full.
The Sport Scout is thematically similar to the former Scout Rogue. It’s pictured here with saddlebags that are part of a robust line of accessories from Indian.
Reprising a model name from the 1930s, the Sport Scout (starting at $13,499) has a similar aggressive style as the former Scout Rogue, with a quarter fairing, 6-inch moto-style bar risers with machined highlights and a moto-style handlebar, machined triple clamps, along with a sport-style seat and a 19-inch front wheel. It weighs 528 lb as shipped.
The Super Scout mirrors the theme of the Super Chief, equipped for the open road with a quick-release windshield, saddlebags, a passenger seat, and 3 inches of rear suspension travel. Like the Scout Classic, it has chrome finishes and wire-spoke wheels. It’s the heaviest Scout at 571 lb, and prices start at $16,499.
Resurrecting another legendary model name from Indian’s past, the 101 Scout packs more performance than any production Scout ever made. Its fully adjustable suspension consists of an inverted fork and piggyback rear shocks. Brakes are also high-end items, with a pair of 4-piston radial-mount Brembo front calipers pinching 320mm rotors. Like the Sport Scout, it has black moto-style risers and a moto-style handlebar, but the 101 Scout sets itself apart with a custom-stitched gunfighter-style solo seat and exclusive 101 Scout badging, paint, and graphics. Prices start at $16,999.
2025 Indian Scout Trim Packages and Accessory Collections
Three trim levels are available for certain models, starting with the Standard trim package, which includes ABS, new LED lighting, and an analog gauge with new fuel level and fuel economy readouts for the Scout Bobber, Scout Classic, and Sport Scout. Upgrading to the Limited trim level ($700) on those models adds selectable ride modes (Sport, Standard, and Tour), traction control, cruise control, and a USB charging port.
The Limited +Tech trim comes with a 4-inch TFT display with Ride Command capabilities.
The top-of-the-line Limited +Tech trim includes the Limited features and adds keyless ignition and Indian’s 4-inch round touchscreen display with Ride Command that offers turn-by-turn navigation, point-to-point route planning, weather and traffic overlay, configurable gauges, ride stats, and optional Ride Command+ connected services. The Limited +Tech trim level adds $1,700 to the base pricing for the Scout Bobber, Scout Classic, and Sport Scout, and it’s standard on the Super Scout and 101 Scout.
Along with the five models and three trim levels, Indian will offer more than 100 accessories to enhance versatility, style, and comfort (including 32 ergonomic combinations). There are also four new accessory collections.
2025 Indian Scout Classic in Ghost White 2-Tone Metallic with Overnighter accessory package
The Overnighter Collection is for travelers, and it includes the Solo Luggage Rack, All-Weather Vinyl Tail Bag, 20-inch Quick Release Touring Windshield, and Touring Saddlebags.
2025 Indian Scout Classic in Black Metallic with Commuter accessory collection
The Commuter Collection includes the Syndicate Seat, Pathfinder 5.75-inch Adaptive LED Headlight, Pinnacle Mirrors, RAM X-Grip Phone Mount, Mid Foot Controls, and Passenger Pegs.
2025 Indian Sport Scout in Black Smoke with Stealth accessory package
The Stealth Collection adds aggressive style and functionality with Sleek Smoked Turn Signals, Moto Handlebar with 10-inch risers, Radial RS Mirrors by Rizoma, Bobber Saddlebags, Blacked-Out Levers, and the Pathfinder LED Headlight.
2025 Indian Super Scout in Black Smoke with Open Roads accessories package
The Open Roads Collection includes Steel Front Highway Bars, LED Driving Lights, Syndicate Low Profile Passenger Backrest, Touring Backrest Pad, Rider and Passenger Floorboards, and Highway Pegs.
Indian Motorcycle is set to release a new Indian Scout or Scouts on April 2, and it has been teasing us with a few videos that hadn’t revealed much of anything. But today it posted a new video (see below) that shows a group of five bikes riding across a desert lakebed.
Sadly, the low light in the video doesn’t provide enough illumination to reveal many details, but there appears to be four different variants of the new Scout. For reference, Indian’s current Scout lineup consists of three main models: the classically styled Scout, the stubby Scout Bobber, and the mini-faired Scout Rogue.
In the video, the leading trio of bikes have low-mounted bar-end mirrors, while the rearmost bikes are differentiated by chrome mirrors perched atop their handlebars. Of the trailing pair, the one on the right displays a smallish windshield that suggests some sort of light-duty touring version. The one on the left could be a traditional Scout of some form.
Leading the group is a bike with a mini fairing topped with a small windscreen that looks similar to the bike on its left. One or both could be a new version of the Scout Rogue. The bike second from the left has no fairing and could be a model similar to the existing Scout Bobber.
At this point, we can only speculate based on what we see in the video, so we can’t say what could be inside them regarding their engines or chassis modifications. Full details will be released on April 2. Stay tuned!
2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R in Carnival Red with Sapphire Black
To celebrate 20 years of the Rocket 3, a muscle bike with the largest engine in a production motorcycle, Triumph has unveiled the 2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R and Rocket 3 Storm GT. Their 2,458cc in-line Triple cranks out even more power – up 15 ponies to a massive 180 hp and 166 lb-ft of torque (up 3). They also feature lighter wheels, blacked-out styling, and dark color schemes.
When we tested a 2023 Triumph Rocket 3 R, we said it is “all about heart-pumping stimulation. It’s the sort of bike you lie awake at night and think about, triangulating a plan to get one into your garage. Just as Sméagol was corrupted by the Ring, the Rocket 3 will take over your thoughts and make you do naughty things. If you want to be King of the Road, there’s nothing else like it.”
2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT in Satin Pacific Blue with Matte Sapphire Black
The two versions of the Rocket 3 Storm, R and GT, share many similarities, with most differences between the two lying in the ergonomics and paint. The R is the roadster option with a seat height of 30.4 inches and mid-position foot controls with two settings that offer 0.6 inch of vertical adjustment.
The GT version is more touring-focused with the handlebar grips 5 inches back compared to the R, a more upright riding position, a sculpted touring rider seat set at 29.5 inches and a more generously padded passenger seat compared to the R’s, with an adjustable passenger backrest. The GT also features forward foot controls with 2 inches of adjustment over three horizontal settings.
The Rocket 3’s 16-inch rear and 17-inch front wheels have been updated with a 10-spoke cast-aluminum design to reduce unsprung mass for better steering response. These two models keep their lightweight aluminum frame that uses cast and forged elements. The bikes have 4.75-gallon fuel tanks (now with the Storm name on it), and they weigh in at 705 lb for the Rocket 3 Storm R and 699 lb for the Rocket 3 Storm GT.
2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R in Sapphire Black with Granite
Slowing down these massively powered motorcycles are Brembo Stylema calipers biting two 320mm discs up front and a Brembo M4.32 4-piston radial monoblock rear caliper pinching a 300mm disc in the rear. Suspension comes from a Showa monoshock with piggyback reservoir that’s fully adjustable and 47mm Showa forks that are adjustable for rebound and compression damping.
2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT in Carnival Red with Sapphire Black
Completing the package is a suite of rider aids and technology as standard. The Rocket 3 Storm R and GT come with lean-sensitive cornering ABS, traction control, Ride-by-Wire, a Torque Assist clutch, Hill Hold, four ride modes (Road, Rain, Sport, Rider-configurable), cruise control, a keyless ignition and steering lock, and a USB charging socket. Instrumentation comes in the form of a color TFT operated by a five-way back-lit joystick and with two information layout design themes.
Riders can choose to outfit their Rocket 3 Storm R or GT with the optional Quickshifter or any of the 50 Genuine Triumph Accessories, including foot controls, seats, plug-and-play tech, styling parts, and others.
The 2025 Rocket 3 Storm R will be available in Carnival Red with Sapphire Black, Satin Pacific Blue with Matte Sapphire Black, or Sapphire Black with Granite for $24,995. The 2025 Rocket 3 Storm GT will be available in the same colors but with the color split of the tank reversed, retailing for $29,795.
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