Indian Scout Police Special 1928

Police Special with 45-cubic inch (745cc) engine was a new version of Scout motorcycle, introduced in 1927. It was characterized by surprising power and speed. Scout 45 (number indicating enlarged engine displacement) proved to be faster then most Chiefs and Harley-Davidson seventy-fours, popular in this time. It could be bought with lower „Sport” handlebars, later also longer handlebars were available. Rear saddle supports were part of frame forgings, and not separate clamps like in earlier Scout versions. One year later Scout model was redesigned and marketed as Scout 101 Series. Scout model became lower and longer, and this new version was marketed in March 1928 as Series 101. The new Scout had: new 2 3/4 inch longer frame, new tank, bullet headlight, engine moved forward 3 inches, a clutch pedal mounted directly to frame instead of special plate and the generator moved behind the seat mast. Important addition was a front wheel brake, introduced in 1928 to all Indian models. In this time Henderson, Excelsior and Harley-Davidson applied the front brake in their motorcycles, too. Still, the new 101 series didn't replace elder models at once. Police Special and Scout 45 were produced parallell for a period during 1928.