1949 Indian Vertical Twin

In order to stay the growing onslaught of sporty british bikes indian decided to cease production of their traditional v twins in favor of a line of parallel twins.

1949 indian vertical twin.

Introduced in 1949 indian s line of modular engined standard motorcycles included the straight twin 249 scout. 1949 indian vertical twin motorcycles model 249 the motorcycle came from vertical engineering which as i understand it was a partnership that assembled 6 or more complete bikes in the early 1970s from nos parts that originated with the estate of a former indian stockholder. Indian also produced a super scout version which added touring features like saddlebags a center stand and crash bars. Rider s handbook 1949 1951 indian vertical twin.

This is an original and un restored machine. Jim has my phone number. This one has been cut down. This is the twin cylinders model.

This is an all original 1949 indian scout owned by brett hart. It was purchased in a job lot from ohio usa in a crate after some one began the restoration of an original and complete bike. The 249 scout was replaced by the larger engined 250 warrior the next year. There are no reviews yet.

Or sale is a very rare and desirable 1949 indian scout. Because it weighed only 315 pounds it was capable of hitting nearly 85 miles per hour. Would you viewers have a decent right side while on the bike muffler. Be the first to review 1949 51 indian vertical twin riders handbook cancel reply.

The 1949 scout model 249 had a 436 cc 26 6 cu in vertical twin with a bore and stroke of 2 3 8 in 3 in 60 mm 76 mm. It has a 440cc vertical twin motor only used by indian in 1949 and 4 speed trans. Hope you like it. Frank camp a motorcycle police officer and indian enthusiast purchased this bike new for his wife nita a long time motormaid in 1950.

Rare motorcycle in australia. 1949 indian scout motorcycle. 1949 indian scout also known as an indian vertical. Joe from medford oregon united states made available these photos of his 1949 indian scout vertical twin motorbike which has a 440cc vertical 2 cylinder engine.

This 1949 indian vertical twin very much resembles a british machine but is 100 american pedigreed and built at the indian plant in springfield mass. Stock type edison magneto ignition with generator and battery for the lighting. 1949 indian scout vertical twin. 1949 indian scout this 1949 indian scout is an interesting model produced during the final years of the original company.

With a new engine launched in that year the new 440 vertical twin was a new and very modern engine for the indian company. This indian was partially restored in the early 1990 s and was otherwise a very good original motorcycle. In very good condition considering father time.