Indian Scout Vs Scout Sixty! There Is A Clear Winner

The Indian Scout series of bikes is super popular and for good reason. They are attractive for new, returning and current riders but today we will see if the Indian Scout or The Scout Sixty is the best motorcycle.

[@bobberboss]

I bought the Scout bobber with the 100hp engine and ABS…. I was a new rider…..but the Scout Bobber was so easy to ride at the beginning….even though it could produce crazy power….it was also crazy easy to learn and get familiar with riding….

[@BM-of6dg]

I did the same when I started riding but bought the Rogue. Glad I didn’t go with the smaller engine as I’ve grown into this now.

[@menacingtony6172]

Is the scout sixty a good beginner bike ?

[@bobberboss]

@@menacingtony6172 100%….i was a new rider…and i was amazed how it easy it was….

[@daveivins5968]

​@BM-of6dg luckily the Rogue came with blacked out heads, I bought the 60 because and extra 3k for 113cc wasn't worth it and I wanted the black heads, it's still fun to blast around the city with and I already own a 2020 triumph rocket and victory magnum..the 60 is still my go to

[@willamschott8235]

Get bigger bike, you will not regret it!

[@bapc3billneeley]

The 5th gear on the 60 is the same gear ratio as 6th on the Scout. I went with Vance and Hines 3" slip on exhaust, stage 1 air intake and flashed my ECU...a lot less than $3,000 and just about the same power.

[@CactusJack252]

Indian changed the gearing around 2020 or so.

[@javerides]

Bought a 2023 Scout Sixty as my first motorcycle and I am very happy with it. I'm 5'4 and I fit perfectly on it. Would recommend for new riders.

[@danielshaw8049]

I own a Scout Sixty bobber. Thinking about a Harley

[@tobylopez445]

I hate to break your heart ❤️ but I own a scout 60 and I do most of my riding on the highways and I have never felt vibration at 65/70 mph at all. Now, I had a 1200 cc Sportster that vibrated like shaker. I love this bike!😊

[@PaganSweetHeart13]

I ride a breakout and my god does it murder my hands

[@jasonadams1875]

I ride a rogue 60, full stage 1 tuned and I have no issue cruising on the highway at 70++, also really quick off the line of your inclined to hammer down I love the bike and I did go through a period of thinking maybe I should have dropped the 2k for the 100hp one, but that’s not relevant as it is as fast and quick as any other scout. It eats HD sportys no issue It’s a good bike, recommend a tune to open the top end up

[@tylergrimmett6604]

@@jasonadams1875how does one go about getting a ‘tune’? I just got my scout 60 yesterday. I drove it 2 hours at highway speeds. Didn’t have a single problem. Chilled in 5th gear the entire time pretty much and a little twist of the throttle and I was going 85+ with 0 issues. I still wanna hear more about that tune up though. Sounds nice lol

[@guruji-sz2ym]

Scout rogue sixty 2023 owner. Vibration over 60-70mph are real and ride quality and shock absorbing get poor. Don’t buy. Go with regular scout rogue or chief sports

[@jakewillits4678]

But what about 83mph

[@chrisjones8743]

I’ve got a 2021 Regular Scout Bobber. I’m in love with it. Man it’s fun

[@michaelcardona2917]

As a new rider with no experience in riding other than have taken the MSF course I recently purchased the 2023 Scout Bobber ABS used with 1200 mileage. The best decision I’ve made; I took it easy in riding around the block to get familiar with the friction zone and braking. I love the bike! I upgraded the Halogen headlights to LEDs from Eagle Lights and upgraded the foot-pegs with floor-boards I purchased from Amazon under $100. Next upgrade will be the exhaust pipes. Overall, the Indian Scout Bobber ABS is freakin’ fun to ride!

[@BomberBrent]

Great Video with a lot of good information! Helped me figure out what my choice will be.

[@grandhighexaltedlunadome2367]

My friend rec this video. Glad he did. i’m a 22+ year rider. Had mostly Yamaha VStar cruisers. I’m lil but can handle and straddle the bike confidently. after a year of not having a bike I’m looking I was looking at the 2 of Triumph small models, the Kawasaki 900 Vulcan and of course the Indian scout models including the regular scout and the Scout 60 and the Scout 20. yes after seeing this video it narrows it down for me not a fan of the blacked out engine, I like my chrome, I like the smooth ride and was always looking for 6th gear and can have that with The Scout. but I do like the beachcomber wide bars, easier to handle for a little lady. I may opt for the laced rims of the Scout 20. Gona prob get the Exhaust 2into 1 for the more throatier sound and gonna continue doing a little more research. THank You! This video was informative

[@deputydawg6520]

The only d I difference is the engine size. Ergonomics are identical and wow a charging port for an extra three grand. Got a tuner for my 60 along with Rinehart slip ons and Trask air intake. Pushing 85 to 90 hp.

[@michaelking2582]

I have a 2020 Scout 60 bobber. Before that, All I had ever ridden was 1200 Sporty's (Last one was '16, '03 & a '94 883) For ride and performance, the Indian is better. For aesthetics ? I think Harley has them, but not by much. Why I soured on Harley was their "service @ sale", which is beyond HORRIBLE !! But I was looking at a used Bonneville Bobber, & a buddy said try the Indian. Loved it !! Only had it about 2 months, so we'll see, but so far ? Terrific Bike !!!!

[@jcrg15]

Thank you for the video. It is one of the best I have seen regarding the scouts.

[@markmarkyyy5632]

Very informative! Excellent video. Thank you!

[@grahampatterson9005]

Sixth gear in the scout is the same ratio as fifth gear in the scout sixty. They took out fourth gear which doesn’t do anything anyways! So no to vibration at 70 mph.

[@bobbertwentytank9267]

i dont know if you are right or wrong but i do know that 6th gear on the bobber feels way better

[@RLH1510]

@@bobbertwentytank9267 He is right

[@fiftiesandtrippin359]

Great comparison, thank you!

[@joe2479]

Would have been nice to cover the difference in engine size, torque and rpm at 60 mph. Otherwise, nice review. Thanks.

[@tlalexander3]

Talk about 114 hp in a bike that is 420 lbs and that is a blast. I have an XSR 900 and it is an absolute beast. The acceleration is unreal and you can carve corners surprisingly well for an upright bike. I'm temped to buy a Scout bobber in the future for a more chill bike but still keep my XSR. The XSR makes you want to do pulls well above the speed limit. Not to mention the 0 to 60 time is around 3 seconds.

[@ryans4529]

For $3,000 you can get a tune, handle bar mirrors/ headlight fairing, a exhaust/intake on the sixty and look cooler (more personalized), sound better and be faster and still not as much as a regular scout

[@jacobedelheit517]

Thanks for the info! I live in Charleston & we’ll buying from them!

[@curtisbarrow7650]

I have been watching your gun videos for years. This is the first motorcycle one…great job!

[@HegshotRides]

I appreciate it, Brother

[@dawgridesagain8511]

Howdy. Based largely on your video, I bought the Scout Bobber not the Sixty. Glad I did. Leaving a sport bike and getting my first cruiser, this is a bike I can grow into just like you said. Thanks for the analysis!

[@dawgridesagain8511]

This week I had the quarter fairing installed on my new Bobber. Huge help cutting wind on highway but not as effective beyond 65mph.

[@timothystallings7191]

The 5th gear is the same on my 2018 scout 60 as 6th on the the regular 60 or bobber but can say sometimes I want to click one more gear have seen that they have changed that in the newer models of the regular scout models were the 60 has stayed the same! I really in Joy my 60 it does everything I need in a bike but it all comes down to what you want!! Any one will be great to ride and that’s were its at just riding and having a good time doing so!!

[@caldwell5078]

You sold me on that Scout !! Thanks

[@ianwalsh5610]

im a kiwi and always owned bsas or truimphs but i thought i do a change so i bought a new indian scout im happy as with it nice to ride and gets plenty of looks

[@LetsGoPack]

I am 6 02 and thinking about buying my first bike. I was looking at the Scout Bobber. I am 54 and have never rode before. Is this a good starter bike or is it too small for my size?

[@grahampatterson9005]

I have both the scout and scout sixty and both 2018’s. But Ild rather take the scout on the highway as it does have the windscreen.

[@MW-iv3es]

I've been riding bikes over 50 yrs. First, i must say I'll never look at a Harley. I own both Scout and the 60. Your opinion is sad. I've ridden my 60 coast to coast as well as the scout, at 70mph there's no difference. There isn't much difference Between the two. Save the 3 grand and buy the 60. If you want more power which is your choice, but the big bore kit for $1200 installed by a mechanic it nearly equals the scouts base price abs you end up with more power. More torque.

[@Ishbikes]

So basically you just get “more colors” to choose from

[@pyre13]

my son just got his 1st bike today a 19 Scout Deep Water Metallic, little over 6200 miles on her. Mini apes, some aftermarket slip-ons,brand I'm not sure but they rumble so that's nice, aftermarket two up seat, nice bike. I sat on it and I was blown away by how light it felt compared to my 21 Softail Standard. I'm really tempted to convert to Indian down the road when I get some more payments taken care of on my Harley, 😀

[@peachstate08]

The headlight cover is not a better look - very subjective. Mirrors are simple change. Brown seat is subjective as well, prefer all black. Power is not a night and day difference. No difference with the 6 speed. No brainer the 60 is the way to go.

[@fernandocedenozarate7754]

Muchas gracias, excelente video

[@rossmitchell9599]

Awesome paint job on your helmet, Im retired Military how can I get one

[@filoIII]

Ladson Tackle Shop still in operation down there???

[@elyrod808]

Can the 60 scout bike ride two people for short distance travel comfortably?

[@iforc]

Here’s my review of these bikes. The expensive one has more stuff and it’s faster…. Your welcome 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@jordonnelson7980]

Been debating on getting a Scout 60 just for riding around my little town. I'm a shorter guy so I just want something easy to cruise on and learn to ride

[@danielshaw8049]

I have a Scout sixty bobber. Thinking about about a Fatbob.

[@bfarm44]

Want the blue scout bobber but I need passenger accommodations for the wife and mid controls for myself with some pull back risers I can no longer ride with my arms and legs extended forward due to nerve damage but I love the bike

[@fescudder]

Excellent review. This helps.

[@zmanpianoman]

I have been riding 2 wheels since 1972. Had 4 bikes, might be time for my last one. I like the bobbers. Had a bobbed 1967 Triumph Bonniville, she did 167 mph.

[@MKongesor1]

If you look at the dyno the power is essentially the same under 6000 rpm so it’s not so night and day between the two

[@D.N.A.23]

Is the scout bobber better then harley slim?

[@firemandaz1]

Just bought the 23 Scout Bobber, What a great bike.. I owned a 2016 Dyna Wide Glide, This Indian in my opinion is far better. Beautifully balanced power to weight ratio, Feels well designed. Love it 😁👍

[@hiltonlouque1504]

I agree with most of what you said but personally I don't see a $3000 diff!

[@goatgal1212]

I just purchased a '23 Scout Bobber Sixty, my first "real" motorcycle after graduating from a '13 Honda Rebel 😅 I'm just 5'2 and I can reach the ground. Just gotta be careful of that exhaust on my right calf! Rides great thus far, and the Spirit Blue Smoke is GORGEOUS 💙

[@hiltonlouque1504]

Is this normal! I owned motorcycles from the age of 14 til I was 50 yrs old! It's now 22 yrs later and u just purchased a 23 Scout 60 bobber! I thought I'd just jump on it and handle it like u did way back! But my mind and body need to get in sync it seems! Feel like I never rode before!

[@Mrdar12]

Goatgal how is the leg reach to the foot controls?

[@goatgal1212]

@@Mrdar12 I'm only 5'2 and I can reach them well... My height was one of the biggest deciding factors, seeing I need to touch the ground 🤣 I have a slight bend at the knee, not much, but I'm short 😭

[@jamessouthworth1699]

Coming from older Harley's I would consider the Scout 60 to be anemic by any means. Nearly 80 horsepower on a motorcycle is still a lot of power. I remember when sport bikes were struggling to get to 100 horsepower. No matter what you ride they'll always be something faster. That doesn't make what you have slow. Personally I would probably get the scout 60. Having a 5-speed instead of a 6-speed doesn't bother me at all. I've learned for highway riding it's more important what your top gear ratio is, rather than how many gears you have.

[@raybrensike42]

Big motor, lots of power, with a close ratio gearing makes no sense to me. I think I would want the 5 speed over the bigger motor just because the big motor comes with a 6 speed.

[@bvabky]

My first real deal motorcycle is the Scout Bobber getting it nxt week I've been to Harley I was sold on the Indian no doubt

[@user-kt8yd6we4e]

Long time rider just now starting to consider the Scout Sixty as a choice. No need for the extra power in the regular Scout. Too many folks want the biggest and strongest something. Sometimes it's useful for two up travel, but mostly too many riders have the attitude or "culture" thing. Enjoy your own ride and be safe, and represent the riding community.

[@bnplaza]

I don't understand why these bikes can't have dual disc. Great video.

[@CCc-ve2yj]

All it does is help with heat on a track where u are braking more than you would on road not really worth the extra cost for a cruiser

[@Mayjay87]

The cowl is called a Nacelle, I'm sure you know this by now, but i just ordered the quarter fairing for my bobber, and that's why i know lol.

[@srs4310]

I'm not sure about the looks and sound...but they seem competitive. They should make a squaw. Drive safe, no pow wows.

[@CantTreadOnMe]

Scout Rogue and Scout Rogue 60 are the only 2 id consider cuz the other versions are ugly as sin even though they're all the same bike just different variations. The Rogue just makes that bike look and feel like it's meant to be. If I were Indian I would just scrap the bobber and regular scout and just make the Rogue the Scout and offer the 60 version Rogue too as Scout 60. Id rather they offer a different lower cc lower cost bike than offer all these variations of the same bike being the Scout when the 1 version offers the whole package already. Give us a different 1000-1200cc bike and it will slim the lineup but also add more variety without it being superficial. I love my Iron and did alot of work to it and just finished it last week so once it gets warmer ill make some yt shorts showing it off. I almost got the Scout Rogue and test rode both the 60 and normal version and the 60 felt a little quicker than my stage 1 Iron 883 as far as off the line but barely but the bigger difference was the 60 being smoother with more top end and is definitely better on the highway than my Iron. The full Scout Rogue was where I really felt the difference between my Iron and Scout and I am considering getting one as my 2nd bike when I can afford it cuz I will not trade in or sell my Iron cuz I still find it to be a much funner and more authentic riding experience than any other bike ive rode by far includingthe Indians! There is a big difference for me at least between vibrations on a bike. It's either good vibration or bad and my Iron has good vibration where its purely feedback vibration of what you are doing making it feel very engaging. It never has felt uncomfortable to me unless im cruising 80 mph + for long stretches say 30+ miles on highways. I do crave a more modern better highway bike though so im considering a few bikes including Scout Rogue. But I gotta say, there is nothing like a nice day riding an Iron through the curvy mountainsides between 30-70 mph. What a tremendously healing and therapeutic experience! Lord knows I need my days to heal too and this brutal Northeast winter weather needs to go f off already cuz I need my therapy!!

[@darrenlingerfelt5879]

My wife loves the Scout. 😎👍

[@MKongesor1]

Also they cut out 5th gear so 6th is the same between the two so that argument is out the door

[@davetarbuck6539]

This vid confuses me. On the uk website it’s the scout then bobber then rouge then the twenty. And these two bikes on the vid look the exact same 🤔

[@iforc]

This doesn’t seem to be apples to apples. It’s like which bike do you like better; the better one or the cheaper one? 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@F1JV]

Curious…is anyone getting one of these new below msrp & if not is anyone getting free swag or accessories?

[@chrisjones8743]

Found a private seller. Got my 2021 with 700 miles on it. Upgraded 2 Into 1 exhaust, Indian premium comfort seat, upgraded air filter, new lithium battery. I paid $10,500. Awesome deal

[@F1JV]

@@chrisjones8743 …cool…I’m just wondering if anyone is getting new from dealer discounts or if MSRP is just the norm.

[@ianwalsh5610]

my shop in wellington offered me free accessories 500nz $ didnt get a thing nor a written warranty i complained to indian usa its false advertising to lure you in to buy a bike

[@F1JV]

@@ianwalsh5610 …dealerships bother me immensely, they all make me want to just get in…get my product…leave. But your dealership seems to be even worse than most…not good…and would make going back for service intervals or anything very troubling imo.

[@henryj4798]

My dealership marked up my rogue , gave me a free 8 dollar shirt… Next time I’ll try used. First bike tho love it

[@futhermucker1]

Also, I believe one has inverted forks and the other doesn’t. Makes a huge ride difference.

[@jps4737]

Nope

[@tinman3586]

Not a chance but it would be awesome if they did. Would love to see a "Sport Scout" with inverted front forks, dual calipers, Fox rear suspension, and the Ride Command display and features.

[@alexv5581]

​@@tinman3586 You're just describing the sport chief lol

[@davidefland1985]

The Scout 69 also has a bigger throttle body.

[@douglasknott212]

I haven’t rode the six speed but was under the impression that the five speed in fifth gear was the same ratio as sixth in the six speed. I bought a 2022 Rogue 60 and it is very satisfying to ride.

[@dustylondon5207]

That's correct. Their top gears are the same so no difference on the highway in top gear.

[@my92yj]

The top gears are different, 4.08 vs 3.8 on the 6 spd.

[@dustylondon5207]

@@my92yj It looks like that changed in 2020. Pre-2020 they both had 4.087. The regular had 4.087 for sixth and the sixty had 4.087 for fifth. Indian's website shows it changing beginning with the 2020 model year where they went to 3.81 for sixth on the regular scout and kept 4.087 for the fifth on the sixty.

[@davidefland1985]

The 5th gear ratios are different on them to.

[@jasonadams1875]

Scout 60 doesn’t have a “5th” gear, scout reg does/ final ratio is the same I wish I had that “5th” on my 60 sometimes but it’s not a deal breaker- did some peg upgrades and tune and it’s not any buzzier than most other cruiser I be been on at 70+ mph

[@chrisjones8743]

Or you can bore out the Sixty to 1300 for the $3000 you would’ve paid for the regular Scout

[@Tawni.6269]

The Scout has the headlight nasselle.

[@Marc-js8rx]

Spelled "nacelle". But that is the actual bucket that the headlight sits in. I believe "cowl" is still the most accurate description.

[@Tawni.6269]

Excuse me i was using voice text and I did not proofread before i posted i've heard both terminologies just trying to be helpful.

[@chrisshaffner3212]

They took out the 5th gear in the scout sixty the 6th on regular is the same as 5th on the sixty, he didn't bring that up

[@jsan9389]

You do this video without even starter her up ? 😢

[@djpepsi2002]

show them side by side

[@Osorio111]

I’m 6,3 300 am I too big for this bike

[@judsonwentz2747]

Lol ok?

[@Osorio111]

@@judsonwentz2747 I can’t ask a fucking question

[@wickedwrenchesgarage1072]

No you are not. I'm 6'3 300 and I ride my sixty from Ohio to Illinois to Pennsylvania to Kentucky and Tennessee. I love my little nimble powerhouse that I can roll through the city and blast 90+ down the highway with my gear

[@blacksapphire256]

78hp in a 548lb pound bike is nothing to sneeze at if you’re a Harley apologist.

[@allthekidsareright]

Ugh. Why does everyone want the bobber. Regular scout looks way more refined. Aesthetics are different for regular and regular scout 60, not bobbers and not the same as these bobbers.

[@johnnieharris3570]

SCOUT BOBBER!!!

[@bobbertwentytank9267]

get the scout bobber guys trust me. it has 6 speeds compared to 5 and it has 100hp rather than 69. i'll say it like this if you are a girl or a man built like a girl 5'6 and under get a Scout 60 and for the rest of us get the scout bobber or bobber twenty trust me you won't be disappointed. if you want a slower bike to cruise around town get a Rebel 300 its cheaper

[@geraldmerkel7145]

Rogue 👍👍🇺🇸

[@johnnieharris3570]

You keep saying SCOUT instead of SCOUT BOBBER…you’re comparing two Scout Bobbers.

[@tinman3586]

I feel like the only reason they made the Scout 60 was to comply with Europe's A2 license requirements. The 60 and 69 Scouts are so close it honestly just seems pointless to have the 60 for any other reason.

[@user-wr4uz8pg7m]

One reason to have one over the other is US$ 3,000.

[@MalfosRanger]

For new riders, saving $3000 is a pretty generous budget for buying gear.

[@hiltonlouque1504]

100 vs 78 isn't massive! Make the 60 sound so inferior! No matter what your personal opinion is the $3000 makes the 60 better deal!

[@insubordinate1241]

Sorry to say but the extra gear hype you throwing out is just BS. Final drive ratio on the 5 vs 6 speed is 1:1. Same same. The sales peep was trying to sell me the scout touting more HP, 6 speed etc...say its sportier. I looked at him said if its fast and sporty I want to ride the ZX10R is coming out of the garage...not the Injun 😂

[@gfrederickson]

You really should know what your talking about if you are going to present yourself as somebody who does. OK nobody knows everything but I see that months ago viewers informed you that the Sixtys 5th gear is the exact same ratio as the Scouts 6th gear. Why have you not made a simple edit? Inaction speaks as loudly as action. The fact that you are not concerned enough about making sure your veiwers are presented with acurate information means that I will no longer view your videos. To bad because I had enjoyed watching a few.

[@jetjock400]

Neither works if you’re tall… wanted to like it but ended up with a Harley Nightster Special… Nightster is much more nimble, 90 HP vs 100 but it’s lighter so pretty equal.

[@PeterErikson-rd5tj]

If I were to do this I would Start out w/ MSRP. on. Both and Engine. CC's / Size of the 2 Engines HP + T then. 6. vs 5. speed. That is all I need to Get the Overview. This was frustrating to not get the Basic Info up Front.

[@sectoratype]

Just booked my course .. my wife pointed this bike out. That wife of mine has great taste

[@molonlabe459]

great video. Im looking at both now and will buy one in the spring. $3K for 22 more hspwr? hmmm.

[@indiadeadly]

It's a lot for a motorcycle

[@dimitriosfanourakis7016]

And all cast frame and extra gear. If you can afford the Scout, better option. It also depends if you are a new or returning rider. If new, Scout 60 regardless of the differences. However, if a returning rider, you will kick yourself for not getting the Scout. Good luck and either way, both are awesome bikes. Ride safe.

[@KneeGrowDoingKneeGrowThings]

It's all about framing. 3k less gets you 22 less hrsprs

[@tobylopez445]

I own a scout 60 and it has all the power I need to get the Job done. I do mostly highway riding 65/70 with no problem. Besides the seat on the scout 60 is more comfortable than the regular scout seat. Sit before you buy!😊be safe and always ride to live, not to die

[@MrJbrew69]

I’m torn between getting rid of my 2015 Iron 883 to get a scout bobber (reg or 60) I just can’t get over the chinkiness of the Indian. The Indian looks good, great in fact. I’ve just set my 883 up in a way that’s awesome. Plus the high ass extra charges Indian does like freight and prep which I know Harley does too but not as bad given the quotes I’ve received. Decisions decisions

[@Indian.Chief.1901DarkHorse]