RSD x Indian Motorcycle Bandito Scout for Josh Dun
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Roland Sands Design teamed up with Indian Motorcycle for a standout custom build in the latest FORGED custom series: a high-performance RSD Indian Scout created especially for Twenty One Pilots drummer Josh Dun.
This build celebrates both performance and heritage. Rolled out as part of Indian Motorcycle’s FORGED series, RSD’s custom Scout draws inspiration from the legacy of early racing greats and the performance spirit that defines both brands.
Design & Inspiration
RSD’s vision was guided by a legendary figure from motorcycle racing history — Ed “Iron Man” Kretz — whose fearless style and racing success helped shape the early culture of performance motorcycles. Using this ethos as a foundation, the RSD custom Scout blends classic inspiration with modern performance.
The result is a Scout that merges cruiser heritage with sport-oriented enhancements. The RSD team incorporated performance components from Indian’s FTR platform, including upgraded front suspension, triple clamps, and high-performance Brembo brakes to elevate handling and responsiveness.
Performance Upgrades
Key performance upgrades included adapting the FTR’s front suspension and braking package, pairing it with a modified swingarm and aggressive 17-inch wheels. These changes delivered sharper handling and a more purposeful riding stance.
To complement the chassis upgrades, RSD added a custom titanium exhaust and refined bodywork elements. The rear subframe and tail section were redesigned to create a cohesive, race-inspired silhouette that still respects the Scout’s original proportions.
A Unique Owner Experience
Josh Dun, an avid rider with a long-standing appreciation for Indian motorcycles, was immediately drawn to the bike’s aggressive personality and thoughtful design details. The build reflects his personal style while staying true to RSD’s performance-driven design philosophy.
Finished in a bold black and yellow colorway, the Bandito Scout stands as both a one-off custom and a fully functional performance machine — equally at home carving canyon roads or parked as a statement piece.
With this build, Roland Sands Design set the tone for the FORGED custom series, showcasing how modern performance engineering and historic inspiration can coexist in a truly personal motorcycle.
