Indian Scout Bobber Full Test

Indian is going from strength to strength and this latest model is one of the coolest bikes in the range. We've always loved the Scout but now it's got even better with the release of the Scout Bobber. This bike has put Mat in such a good mood we decided he should be the first to ride it!

[@rosco950ss7]

Great video, banter between Donovan and Matt is hilarious. Really like this bike, not normally into cruisers, but I'd seriously consider this.

[@merc7paul]

Saw this review a long time ago didn't pay any attention, saw and sat on the bike yesterday I was really impressed by how light it felt and the style

[@andreas5489]

Hey riders, I got one of the Bobbers and I love it. Sure I agree that the suspension is not made for the speed humps of our cities! But when it comes to the (in my terms always present Bavarian) local smooth local roads, it is perfect. And what I mean is the accuracy to circle the bike through the bends. I was riding KTMs for 20 years thinking to be on the privilege side, but on the first ride I reckoned there is an alternative in the V2 section. AND! As an sporty KTM fanatic, I realised, beyond the 4000 revs there is an effortless power shoot that did not let me miss my beloved 660 SMC. :) Thanks to the American engineers to get the Indian spirit continue in the new versions! And thanks, its been good video guys, and let your hip joints get replaced ;)

[@ykhemesh72]

Let us hear the sound of the engine instead of the music.... 😤

[@RebelRides]

Great modern cruiser and great review. I don't understand the naysayers who have never even ridden one! Get over your preconceptions and ride one, you won't think it's antiquated then. The Scout V-Twin engine is only 3 years into its production life, it's a modern liquid cooled engine!

[@deadredrooster1195]

The engine is actually designed by the bods at the Polaris UK Power Train facility but it runs like a Swiss timepiece!

[@deadredrooster1195]

Er no.

[@mr.b3168]

FR no

[@paulguillemot2613]

All up to individual taste. I was thinking of buying one, rode one, didn't like it. Rode a Harley, bought that instead.

[@MotorsportsX]

and way better than anything harley offers. easily on par with the big 4 from japan

[@FailedEmmisions]

"I need back surgery after riding this" *only drives on brick roads on a bike meant for smooth roads* you wouldn't take a BMW s1000rr off road. Why are you testing this bike on terrible roads?

[@MrX-lg8vi]

As we say over here in the colonies, what a pussy.

[@strikerone814]

i think that rider is too old to move even in his bed room.. then why the hell hes riding a motor cycle and complaining..get a wheel chair u old grumpy man............. what a waste of a video .....................

[@Mr_Bio_Hazard]

@@MrX-lg8vi Mate. I'm 62 with metal holding my spine together and even I reckon he is a whinging pom. I still ride. Harden the fuck up.

[@tomcampbell8931]

I finally was approved for my first loan this year so i bout an iron 883 for now but i think in a year or 2 I really think im buying an Indian. I love the styling and they seem to to out perform HD in many ways

[@jordanjoestar8839]

in *every way

[@Supernova09949]

FR LOL

[@RobimusPrime]

Any bike can out perform the latest HD

[@TrollHunterxXx]

we have very similar taste. 883 is such a nice bike.

[@tonymoore9128]

I have had the biggest bikes but now ride a Harley 48 stage 2 screaming eagle and it is crazy fun but beats the living hell out me on any bumps. The corners are insanely confident and far leaning. I love the bike BUT I rode the scout today and my God! Corners really good, transitions and bumps are butter smooth. No wiggle, wobbles or searing back pain. This guy must be riding a marshmallow all day to say the scout is NOT smooth on the road and we never saw him on a highway. The scout flat out kills it at 80 mph and feels very stable at 100 mph. I am beginning to think he works for the competition lol. If you are considering a scout then go ride one. You will not be disappointed. I did and I am ready to step up to the scout from the HD. I am not a Harley hater hell I own one but the scout truly is a better bike.

[@timothy9596]

I was going to go to bed but now I have to stay up and watch this.

[@johnspencer8038]

LOVE that "Scout Bobber." Tell Donavon, I'm 66. Also tell him I named MY SON "Colin," after Mr Chapman. About a year ago, I crashed my Dyna "Street Bob," coming back from Colin's house. I broke my arm, a few ribs, + MY HIP ! This was motorcycle crash #6. The 1st was in July, 1983. Colin was 6yrs old. I saw my older brother die on his BSA "Victor." I WANT a Scout. I've ridden for 51yrs. I don't care, what Colin.... OR my little Sister say, I WANT MY SCOUT ! John Spencer Long Beach, Ca.

[@toddy505]

No wonder he is grumpy, the whole test seems to have been done on two blocks, mustve been a long days filming, nice bike though.

[@clasqm]

Yup, just circling around Melrose Arch.

[@lyCanzz__]

Can't ignore the presence of royal enfield 😈 Love from India 😋

[@marremane]

@@lyCanzz__ When will you start making real bikes over there?

[@xiangwang4610]

in China this motorcycle 23500-26000usd ，I want to buy this motorcycle，but I'm not had enough money. If this one only 9000-10000usd in China, I just hard working one year.😂😳I really love indian scout.😍thank you INDIAN MOTORCYCLES company, made this beautiful motorcycle. 🤗

[@rabinkunwar]

i will buy both kidney for 26000 usd

[@PatrickNyc83]

I own a zx6r right now but this bike will be mine in the coming years. Looks awesome and sounds great .

[@liljfunk21]

Are you trying to transition from a Sportbike to Cruiser?

[@joeglenn7323]

I'm no engineer, but lowering the suspension has the angle of the rear shock more horizontal than vertical. It looks like it's going to make the ride a little more on the harsh side than necessary. Maybe they put different springs and shocks on it than they did the original Scout. If not, look to that to make the ride more complaint.

[@The42shekhar]

Ironically no pedestrian really noticed it passing by 😂😂

[@dudeofchicken]

not that type of Indian.

[@samwads.]

The stock exhaust is unbelievably quiet

[@dwightbooker2224]

I have the Scout Sixty with a few upgrades and received more compliments on it in 2 weeks than I ever did on my ZX6R. Plus it’s American made which I support lol

[@bencarrington7260]

Classic, an old pom complaining that the bike isn't comfortable. Australians and Americans have a bit more grit so leave it to us...

[@cupofjoe2988]

Love it! hahaha This is my next bike for sure. Currently riding a 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, Need to add this bike to my collection for sure! Time to start saving up the cash

[@philburrows6036]

I'll drink to that ! Perth Western Australia

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

You're having a laugh.

[@larjkok1184]

Yeah, he’s about as stiff as a week-old salad.

[@michaelcamacho7424]

Exactly my thoughts!

[@zoochase]

The bobber was derived from guys taking big cruisers or baggers and stripping them down. All that power with no weight. I have a Scout Bobber and I love it.

[@psulse]

I really like the styling... with that said I am a V-Rod muscle owner.

[@draganm7823]

It's a nice bike, a little small when taking a passenger but it has the power to handle two people.

[@NicklenDimeChicano]

GOD!! I want this bike so bad!!

[@FrankFurther]

South African top gear for motorbikes? Fuck yes!

[@MrDopestDope1]

the moment he said top end power, it hit me. now im hooked.

[@MeatballRebel]

It might be better suited for short rides but, I will take mine on longer rides. It is a good starting point for making modifications. It has good power and handling for a cruiser, if I want to go fast I will ride my Aprilia RSV Mille.

[@DRChevalier]

Great conversation, and dark humour. It's nice enough looking but I would concur that it's not built for long rides. We call them coffee shop cruisers here in Canada, because they are ridden mostly from home to the local coffee shop. More time spent parked on a "ride day" than ridden

[@greenacres1909]

Well, I ride mine for 4-5 hrs on trips all the time.

[@WheatMillington]

"Full test" but didn't even leave city streets, hmmm.

[@SFSideburns]

Melrose Arch is a high security gated community in Johannesburg. Probably wouldn't come back with the bike or at all if he leaves it.

[@PaulieTheDude]

So what's the point in selling such bikes in RSA ?

[@hughmac7423]

So it needs longer forks and rear shocks, and mid location foot pegs. Opps, I just changed it in to the flat tracker version.

[@davidskaggs9914]

Cool for riding to Starbucks 👍 not for cruising the country 😂

[@HarleyBreakoutGuy]

06:14 lucky in UK they force you to use pizza tray for license plate - no one will notice that skinny rear tire.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Skinny rear tyres make for quicker handling.

[@larjkok1184]

Yeah, who wants to turn?

[@MattHelps]

very nice sound editing on this video! :)

[@johnDukemaster]

Well done! Love the bantering. :-)

[@marklorenfahey4942]

Nice review. Can I ask you what riding gear, clothes and helmet you are wearing and where you got it from? Looks great!

[@tat2wheelz]

Bobber and Café racer is not the same thing. Maybe in parts left off, but two completely different styles of bike. Café racers are just that. Bobbers are more iconic to the simpler times of motorcycles and the nomadic persona of that era in the 60's and 70's. Think Easy Rider.... was that motorcycle a Café racer or a bobber?? But I enjoy the overall look of this Indian Bobber, they nailed it with this bike!

[@mrmajestic1478]

I have a dream. I wanna cruze around Europe and than take further east, hole way to China. I never had a bike (only tuned scooters) but I fell in love with Indian scout bobber. Its the bike that stole my heart, without even riding it. The look is amazing! It's everything I pictured my self dreaming of owning a still horse. I am working hard right now, trying to earn as much as I can, and with God's will, in a year I'll have enough money to make my dream come true. But your review is breaking my heart.. Is it really that rough to ride for a long while? Keep riding brother, soon I'll join you all in never ending story! 🍻🤘🏍️

[@ashrah8576]

The sound of engine so good just like piano hehe

[@manny75586]

God I love that bike. I would definitely put a louder exhaust on it since...I can't imagine not being at least 25% obnoxious with my noise level on a bike. Is it really £179,000 there? Shit. It like $13,000 here in Chicago.

[@patrickoduinn4787]

the bobber needs twin front disks and ABS + HEATED GRIPS for the UK/Ireland market.. these are on the Triumph.

[@hillie47]

US market has the ABS option. This is not available in the UK?

[@dudeofchicken]

9:07 exhaust paint scratch on the beauty. Man

[@tonylucidi9154]

Maybe just maybe it should be named something else other than "Bobber"...what exactly? Not sure. Maybe something sleek and cool to match the looks of this machine. Thoughts?

[@julianporte7677]

Excellent test!

[@claspohl2093]

Very good review.. Except for the "not for long distances". I think thats just an old man talking ;)

[@Nifilheimur]

Aint the suspension just bottomning out from hauling that collossal numbersplate around?

[@Motoreger]

Those exhausts are jerky!!!

[@h.w.7486]

I noticed the same thing, those exhausts does not fit this Bike well. it looks so oversized. Triumph Bobber Black looks much better, it might not play in the same League.

[@hatfieldmccoy2359]

Great review!

[@johnsumser9743]

How does it compare to the Triumph bobber?

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

it looks really nice, and seems not to be cancerous loud

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

but i don't think it's worth 14k

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

still better than a harley doe

[@cameronbrown7231]

Ive only just got my car license and I know my parents will never let me get a motorcycle license lol but I would love to have one of these

[@d3203]

Didn't they always had the throttle at the left?

[@greenmarine5]

A britt hosting an Indian video....REALLY!!!

[@fastrabbit22]

Great review.

[@fyorbane]

Nice looking bike but not enough rear suspension travel and ground clearance.

[@jameshallfishing3377]

beautiful bike.

[@martinarial4182]

Torque is not 98 lbs as stated, it is 72 lbs...98 lbs is 1500cc territory

[@davesmith6173]

Nice bike,thought you would have taken it out on the open road and thrashed it , could have done that on a vespa!

[@mp9508]

Classic motorcycle review fail: music masking the song of the bike, short ride on nominal road types.

[@crunchycricket1144]

Wish I could’ve heard what the bike sounded like

[@splodge5714]

Looks good, they've been making bikes that people want for years. Not my cup of tea though old chap

[@nikosk.8216]

I'm in love with that bike, but there is no space for a co-driver. And that's really bad.

[@Rache_777]

Nikos K. U can customise it and add a seat but otherwise comes single seated from factory

[@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324]

If you drove forward controls all your life and get on a superbike for the first time, you would be sore for days as well. Different muscle group.

[@cop70s]

Kinda weird hearing a british guy describing an indian the way my american ass describes triumphs

[@Messiah114]

love the look wow

[@Chaosfortheworld]

That license plate looks like it adds a good 150lb to the bike

[@eliaaumada3353]

Les pregunto a indian schoot Bobber xq en Argentina las venden tan caras 31,000 dólares están locos acá en Argentina🇦🇷 es igual a dos 4x4 hailux xq no los controlan acá 🇦🇷 jamás podrán vender una moto en Argentina 😱😱 saludos desde argentina🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@FauziNomad]

Mahindra XUV 500 at 4:08!!!!!!!

[@chrisneed_for_speed851]

Indian Scout Bobber or Triumph Bonnevile Bobber?

[@R3RLEE]

Indian all day!

[@superwwt]

This brilliant review earns yourself another subscriber. Thank you very much, couldn't agree with you more.

[@Youtube_Globetrotter]

But can you see this bike as the one you would have if you have one bike only.

[@timbarry5080]

I wish the scout wasnt so big and heavy, leave that to the full blown cruisers. I would love a more sporty indian. I went to a dealership with the hopes of falling in love with it but no such luck

[@ripmax333]

Tim Barry big and heavy?? Go and see a motoguzzi california, then you can really see Big and heavy lol

[@timbarry5080]

+ripmax333 yeah, true enough. I guess it's all relative. but for me that thing is a tank. my preference would be for something like the flat track concept bike Indian did. now that's a cool bike

[@ripmax333]

Tim Barry i understand, yeah that concept from indian is super cool. Unfortunately cruisers will remain always the same, heavy. Unless someone thinks outside the box, motoguzzi had also the Nevada which i think was below 200kg, that was a really light cruiser but also a 700cc. Any way you have to try one,with a low seat its incredible how the weight disappears once the bike starts to move.

[@timbarry5080]

+ripmax333 right. but imagine if Indian made a concept version of the scout along the lines of the flat tracker. Then we would have a cool modern version of the original Indian scout. And to my mind, at least, we would have a bike far more related to the originals than the lumps currently available.

[@timbarry5080]

+ripmax333 on a related note: Billy Joel keeps a shop in oyster bay that houses some of his personal bikes. it's open to the public so people can look at them. some of those bikes are modern interpretations of 30s Harleys. they look authentic but he shortened the tanks, changed the steering geometry and did some other stuff I can't think of, but they are awesome. just like a vintage bike without being as long and cumbersome.

[@djraffy6927]

"Neck surgery, operation on back and a kidney transplant. But rather than that the bike is really comfortable" Wtf😂🤣😂

[@ripmax333]

Dj Raffy mind over matter i guess 🤣

[@yayagazab4449]

Polaris stole the design from Harley’s 48. All they did was combine the Victory Octane & Gunner and slap the Indian Scout name on the bike.

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

I like the look of it, but I'd much rather have something more like the regular Scout with blacked out chrome. I ride my motorcycle just about every day and in just about every kind of weather. Having all that chrome makes the bike look like ass when people don't keep it polished. At least the blacked out parts still look decent when they aren't constantly cleaned, buffed and polished.

[@drizzt13dourden]

I think folks like this are looking at these bikes all wrong. You need to look at these bikes as platforms so to speak. There are some folks that can't afford to dump tons of money initially into customizing a bike but want to ride. I don't know many folks at all, really any, that buy these style of bike and leave it as is. Everyone customizes them at some point. That's the whole thing behind the style of bike to begin with. There are many folks who want to ride that can't afford a $35k-$45K bike right out the gate. The one dude sounds a bit snobbish. Live and let live.

[@tangoalfa1970]

I miss old dirty bike shops

[@mroilcat]

I've driven one...top heavy, handles like WW2 jeep, ungainly, but it is a tad quick, if you're really into it, hardly takes a quick turn, and butt ugly (personal opinion and one of the last reasons to buy a scooter, the other being how it sounds). I've been riding for well over half century and have owned over 30 bikes, and own 4 now and have ridden in every conceivable weather and terrain on 4 continents, so in my opinion I sorta know what I'm talking about. By the way, never been on the ground....

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

It's true the bobber is low and that's why my newborn has one ....or is that a baba. Yeah, sorry, I meant to say my newborn as a pacifier.

[@saddle8bag]

I quite like bikes that look like bikes and not characters from a Japanese cartoon. Call them retro or whatever you like. That said, I also like bikes that are comfortable and functional. This one passes the first part of the test, but fails the second. This bike is probably fine for most to use to do short rides and show off at bike nights and what not. It's not a bike for serious riding though.

[@hillie47]

The seat is often complained about, as is the suspension. I'm considering one, but need to factor in the cost for some upgrades.

[@terencemeehan8237]

Most riders today don't work on their own bikes, they don't have the skills, patience, or tools to make a bobber. So, in this world of instant gratification we go plunk down our money and we're riding a bobber today! Life is way to short to build something.

[@sam01010101]

What sort of 'full test' only goes around the block on busy city streets. Lame review

[@CycleCruza]

Ride a Ducati XDiavel and you will swear you are on a superbike.

[@IkeOzurumba]

it's crazy how fast they are huh? I got to borrow one for a day and i was shocked at how quick it was.

[@BigTimeRoamer]

Indeed Diavels look and feel way different, but we are also talking about a very considerable amount of price difference between these two, don't we?

[@papashuk26]

These new bike shops remind me of casino's, the customer ultimately underwrites the price for all the glitz and glamor as you can see in the escalating prices of bikes.

[@TrollHunterxXx]

beautiful is the only word that comes to mind. I cant stand chrome.

[@jag2039]

Looks WAY better than the HD

[@paulguillemot2613]

bobber, chop it down to look like a racer, yet those exhaust pipes . . . .!

[@philburrows6036]

The roads where he is ! Neck surgery ...kidney transplant.. massage etc

[@nukerzerothefirst3417]

I know whats wrong its not a triumph or a Norton , it's just not British enough, ie half a doz breakdowns in a days travel

[@fartexpertable]

Lmao, a Brit reviewing a motorbike from a former colony. And that too only colony that had the balls to gain independence by force. No thanks, leave the bobbers to us.

[@jenksy5000]

I have a Harley Forty Eight which I purchased New last year. Im already thinking of trading her in for one of these beauties...

[@lucplantier6748]

FINALLY

[@dad-fp7fw]

Uncomfortable??? Whatever! 👎🏽

[@ibrahimbawi]

That guy continued to bitch about why paying more for less. Well, why would you buy a fucking thruxton r that cost more than speedtripple?

[@lucplantier6748]

thank the lord

[@abobobilly]

SINGLE DISK UP FRONT? WHAT THE FUCK?

[@Olivier9984]

why put music instead of true engine & exhaust sounds seriously step up your game review crew

[@JeanKatana]

179.000 what??? Pound? US Dollars?

[@MsDubstepFTW]

Yh Im wondering the same thing. Auto trader has these up for about £20,000 at the most and I'm so confused right now.

[@MsDubstepFTW]

Never mind. He said rand. That's south African currency.

[@JeanKatana]

@@MsDubstepFTW Ah, all right!

[@dmitriyquentin5510]

I want sue Polaris company for my back pain after riding that bobbers write your problems

[@axs7689]

Looks good but so can a used $3000 Suzuki m50 converted to a bobber. Review sounds biased.

[@jontaylor4511]

not enough bobbing going on, cut the rear fender, get rid of those ugly lights and mirrors

[@David-uc8vw]

Looks great But sounds like a honda

[@davidforbes389]

Even new Harleys sound like Hondas until you put pipes on em. These sound much better with aftermarket pipes. Not like a Harley with its cam lope, but like a drag racer built for performance. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but much better than the Japanese cruisers.

[@anotherbutt4chair454]

Must be nice

[@jonathanstarnes2921]

Full test? Barely even a test ride.

[@mack22x]

He did state that he had been riding for hours so naturally one would assume he did ride other places. 8k+rpm should be another.

[@maddog8356]

So, this guy bitches about the ride yet drives it around town in stop-and-go traffic for a couple of hours. Any rider on any bike will complain of the same problems. This isn’t an issue particular to the Indian Scout Bobber bike alone, so his little coy complaints are unwarranted, invalid, and should be completely ignored.