The Indian Scout Bobber is all aesthetics with undeniable performance

Michelle Liew

May 28, 2018

The Indian Scout Bobber is certainly a recent bike that will tick the boxes off your list. These vintage American motorcycles in inspiration, are small jewels in finishes, materials and use. Easy and playful, the Scout Bobber shows versatility and reveals its potential pleasure day after day.

Very low, a thin and elongated line (2.31 m) further accentuated by the effect of the black double exhaust, it counterbalances this impression with more muscular attributes: big wheels at the front and at the back, a tank black and red wide and shouldered.

With the particular driving position, there is a committed pace that contrasts with this American motorcycle debonair. The effect is undeniable: it has acted on the “non-bikers”, men, women and children.

Completely black, the engine block is underlined with silver, to draw a V. Its exterior is magnificent as every detail has been studied to accentuate the visual impact of the bike.

Feet forward – as it is on this type of motorcycle – and rear mounted on a leather saddle raised on the back, the upper back is slightly rounded.

The grip is of exemplary simplicity. The Bobber is nice and reassuring. The controls are easy to handle. With its linear acceleration, its dull purring, the Bobber Scout seems a little smooth.

The dull and powerful purring of the engine, particularly surrounds you and keeps you company in the city. Its linear acceleration, the power available at low revs make it a perfect playmate. Its narrow silhouette and maneuverability make it easy to slip between cars.

Balanced and stable, it allows to wait at a standstill or almost without laying feet on the ground for a few moments. It weighs about 245 kg and it is amazingly maneuverable when stopped and seems extremely light.

Also to be noted, it is extremely stable at 120-130 km/ h (the mirrors can vibrate if they are not tight enough) and do not flinch even with a little wind.