2014 ET ZigWheels Awards Import Bike of the year: Indian Scout

Each bike in this category came with its own unique winning streak - the Kawasaki’s raw performance, the Thunderbird’s easy going nature, the Breakout’s striking looks and the Rocket III Roadster’s imposing road presence.

In the end, the jury was unanimous in its verdict and the Indian Scout won the ZigWheels Import Bike of the Year award.

What makes the Indian Scout so special is that it’s a fun bike to ride. It belies its cruiser credentials with a size which is quite manageable. And while it doesn’t boast of too many luxury features, the Scout makes up for it in its character.

It's perhaps one of the best-balanced cruiser-type motorcycles in the market right now. On the lower side of the rev-range the Scout can very suitably perform as a beginner’s cruiser or a born-again biker’s bike. Open the throttle and it’s got enough juice to be called performance-oriented and bring a wide grin to any rider on a twisty mountain road.

It may not be superbike fast, but the Indian Scout is one enjoyable package on two wheels. It’s the very epitome of a modern classic and the new Indian Scout is a worthy bearer of the legendary Scout name.  No wonder then, this is the ZigWheels Import Bike of the Year!