The Indian 101 Scout is remembered by many as the greatest motorcycle that Indian ever made. It was developed by Charles B. Franklin – an Irish-born American immigrant who had also designed the previous Scout, and who earlier in his career had been part of the Indian Motorcycle racing team that won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the 1911 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy – finishing in 2nd place himself. When Charles designed the 101 Scout he incorporated much of his own racing experience, resulting in a l