Indian Scout: a drive into its history

Indian Scout history starts way before its debut in 1919 and continues today. In between, we can find all the traits that drive enthusiasts insane and turn a motorcycle into a true icon: innovation, victories, and records. When talking about Indian Scout, the first name that comes to mind is Charles B Franklin. This man – electrical engineer and biker – used to race at high levels: he finished in the TOP 10 of the Isle of Man TT from 1908 to 1914 (except for 1910 and 1012) and finished 2nd in 1911. In 1910, he quit his engineer job to open an Indian dealership and concentrate on tuning bikes and racing. In 1912, at the Brooklands Race Way, he became the first man able to cover 300 miles in 300 minutes… read more >