Built by the indian motorcycle company from 1920 to 1949 the indian scout rivaled the chief as indians most important model the engine size was increased to 745cc in 1927 in response to the popularity of the excelsior super x the original engine size was 606cc in 1928 the original scout was replaced by the scout series 101 both were designed by charles b franklin this is original art inspired by indian motorcycles it is unofficial and in no way associated with indian motorcycles