Indian Scout Bobber Sixty Test Ride (2020)
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- čas přidán 27. 06. 2020
- Test ride on the 2020 Indian Scout Bobber Sixty at iMotorSports Orlando! What do you think of this bobber option from Indian Motorcycles?
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I haven't ridden in over 25 years and I bought this exact bike last week. I'm in love with it. Everything Block pointed out is absolutely true.
Welcome back fellow rider 🎉🔥👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Congrats on your purchase e
Cobra-what do you think now that you have had it for a little while? Curious as I am looking at one myself.
Do you find that it has enough power or do you wish you had gone with the full Scout?
I hear this bike is good for 1st timers like myself. Never owned or ridden a bike v4 but I like this one a lot!
This will be my fist motorcycle in a couple weeks!
Did ya get it yet?
How are you liking it? This is going to be my first street bike, and I'm looking for some feedback. Thanks.
@@justaregularwizard6213 Yes I did, I love it!
im in the exact same situation. first bike. good to learn on?
@@michaelgeller1538 Yes It is very easy to ride.
Started watching Block to learn how to ride.
Fell in love with the iron 883 then saw the indian scout, exactly how I imagine the shape of a bike to be.
Love it, cant wait to own one.
Me too, Indian's bikes took my heart of Harleys hahahaha
Same!
Same..crazy how we all fell in love with the same 2 bikes
I got mine back in March when they first hit the showroom. Here’s a few observations after about 3500 miles on it.
1. Blacked out look is the shit! Notice the cam covers on the Sixty are black instead of machined on the 1200 motor. Preserves the all black look as well as the wheels.
2. 5 speed is more than enough. What Indian did is keep the final gear the same ratio as 6th gear so the top end is the same. In essence, they removed 5th gear. I’ve found that up to about 4000 RPM, 4th gear is where you want to be. Gets me down country roads at 60-65 with plenty left over. 5th is for the Highway.
3. Seat looks great but trust me, you’ll opt for the factory comfort seat after your first 2hr trip. Your taint will thank you! Keeps the look and adds cushion.
4. “EXHAUST!!!” Stock pipes look cool but stick out too far. Watch out for the curb when backing in. I added the stage 1 air intake and black 2 into 1 pipe to the price (more on price later) but had to wait until the 500 mile burn in oil change to get them installed. Made a world of difference in the torque for 3rd and 4th gear range. Sounds WAY better! Supposedly adds about 13HP but it’s all about the torque am I right???!!
5. Bars. Drag bars look badass but as a taller rider (6’2”) I felt like a preying mantis on a Grom at times and my back will start barking at me to stop and have a smoke to get it a break! Ordered the black mini apes with the dropped down bar end mirrors. Unfortunately, with the COVID shutdown, orders are backed up until Aug so I have to wait. (Thanks a lot Wuhan!!🙄). Hoping the more up right posture will help.
6. Suspension. Yep, it sucks. Next!
7. Price!! For almost $2K less than the standard bobber, I’m able to pay for all the mods I’ve mentioned. Well almost. Bottom line, great first investment to keep the cost down and make it your own.
Conclusion. Indian reliability and craftsmanship at a metric bike cost with lots of bar hopping torque. If you just want to ride around down town or country roads, it’s perfect (just watch out for RR crossings and potholes) or throw on a backpack for a weekend trip, you can’t beat it. Gonna keep mine for quite awhile!!
Me too !!
@@randomwiser6490 I looked at the new Speedmaster and the Scout is definitely lower. After about a month on the Scout, I picked up a 2010 America, low mileage and great shape and price. Love it for the longer rides.
I just bought mine! Super excited about it! And as you said, for the price, leaves room in the wallet for allot of amazing mods!
@@mistertrippin As BLOCKHEAD would say, “noice!”
Random Wiser and now just keep us more alert in PA, they are now oil and chipping the roads (other then the main ones) instead of repaving them.
Definitely one of the nicer looking bikes on the market. I don’t really do a lot of distance, just commuting to and from work, so this one definitely peaks my interest
ayyy, i've rewatched your your other indian scout bobber tests rides a bunch of times, love this bike :D
I have never ridden a motorcycle but I went to an Indian store with my gf and sat on one of those.... Guess I needed to get my license 😂
i’m just 15 and i saw them at a dealership there so so beautiful 😂
I got to sit on a Scout Sixty and fell in love. Couldn’t afford a new bike and it’s next to impossible to find used ones. Just bought an 14 Iron 883 for dirt cheap with no miles on it. It was a deal I couldn’t pass up.
If you end up getting it please take some advanced motorcycle classes, best investment you can make after good gear.
@@CamaroAmx how’s the iron 883 after two years ,any problems with it?
@@clips1071 not really. It now has 3000 miles on it (10 times what it had on it when I bought it). The only issue I have is neutral is sometimes a bit harder to find. I’m sure it’s just an adjustment.
That reconfiguring the settings clip was perfect now I can actually readjust my clock lol. Thanks man!
I’d definitely get a scout! It was my first option for a 1st bike... then you convinced me through your first videos of the Iron 883 and that’s how Moti came into my life!!! I couldn’t be happier but I still love the looks and some features of the Indian Scout
First video of yours I saw, subbed immediately! Got that MCM/MC Commute feel before Ari and Zach left! Great video! 😊
One note about the transmission, even though its a 5 speed, the only difference is they took 5th gear out of the 6 speed, so 5th speed on the scout 60 is actually 6th from the regular scout, so it can still run low RPMs on the highway.
The final drive ratio of both the 6 speed and the 5 speed Scouts are the same but the actual gears are not. 5th gear on the 5 speed is 4.087, while the 6 speed's 5th gear is 4.439 and its 6th speed is, 3.810. They didnt simply remove 5th gear, but many describe it as though they have effectively removed 5th gear.(gear ratios are from Indian's website for 2020 scout sixty and scout)
@@bobgoat5994 I noticed this too. How much of an RPM difference is there between a 4.087 vs a 3.810 final gear at 60 MPH?
Awesome video man! Thanks for the review! I just got mine and I’m super excited about it !
I’ve had mine for a little over a month now. I didn’t have any highway shift problems but I do stand a little if there’s a bad looking bump, but it has to be pretty bad for me to want to take myself out of the seat. It’s VERY quite stock, so I got a Crusher slip on exhaust-perfect. I love it.
Love my Scout Bobber! Great review man!
Great review. I just picked up one of these bad boys. It doesn't lack power. Very quick and light. The suspension and the seat, are my only complaint and both can be upgraded. All in all, I'm very happy with it. Indian did a great job!
How can I go to sleep now? After I've seen this masterpiece! I can't afford this beautiful beast, i just wish i could.
If you want to afford then don't go to sleep 😉
Just under 9k no extras. If you want it. More sleep so you can make more $ 👍
That’s sucks work overtime and don’t sleep
Yep pick up that OT! Make it happen...that's what I'm doing!
Same herr
This test ride/review solidified my choice on what bike to get once I graduate. I was worried about getting it as I am a beginner but this makes me feel confident
I just purchased a 2018 Indian Scout and I LOVE it. Offers me the pick up and go I desire along with the maneuverability. I had a HD sportster xl 1200 and the Indian is comparable on speed and but is easier to turn and looks super sweet. 🖤
Your intro and b role is pro as hell! Great channel great lookin bike! Good 💪work
I had two Harley half bikes and a English bike. For sure, this Indian scout sixty bobber is the best.
Super awesome insights, I’m a new rider, i’m debating if i want to get one of these. as i watch the video i made up my mind to have this as my first bike. thanks again man.
hey blockhed i am a new watcher love the videos thank you for making the how to ride videos i am planning to get a motorcycle soon.
Looking to buy one this year near the end of summer. Thinking of getting the mini-apes for a more upright seating position.
Thanks for the test ride and video!
Just order this today, can’t wait it to arrive absolute beauty
I just ordered one and I really can't wait dude
Nice bike , thinking to test ride it . Thx Blockhead 👍
Thanks for the awesome review. Im in the market for a starter bike, and been going and forth with the Bobber 60 and the HD883. Being of a lesser inseam LOL, this fits perfect. Thank you. ML&R from Maryland!
Love the look of it. Yep, it's a goal for me.
Thanks for the review. Indian will be my next ride. I’m thinking the Scout. They came out with a beautiful mat blue color.. 😍
Looking to get a new bike and the Indian is on the radar! Love the video.
I still love my older Harley but, I would definitely buy a scout bobber. Soon as I'm done building my paint shop at my house and paint up several gas tanks I think I might indulge :)
Dude your channel is kick ass. G'day from Australia 👍
Must be a sign I've been thinking of getting a scout watched a ton of vids and now this yup getting a scout throwing mids on it tho needs my mids
Thanks for this review! Loving the content, and I'm close to choosing my first motorcycle.
I've been debating in getting either the Indian scout bobber or the Yamaha mt09... Ive has my zx10R for a long time and now I'm getting older I want comfort
I’m also looking for my first bike and am between this and the Honda Shadow
Hey man, great vid. Greetings from Tasmania, Australia. You mentioned brown seat and grips, totally agree. I ride a scout sixty standard with hand stitched brown leather grips, have a brown enzo 2-up seat on the way. Fournales air shocks solve suspension issues too.
After watching 2 vids of how to ride from you I now ride now looking into buying my own 🙌🏾
I bought one over the weekend and rode it home about 165 miles, I traded in my 690 Duke which I rode to the dealer. It was all freeway miles and I absolutely loved the ride. I did stop a few times on the way home, the duke is super stiff and the 6o was a much more comfortable ride.
The only bad thing is that I have a horrible oil leak. I got it home and saw that it was leaking from a oil sensor. Lost half a quart of oil... Not good but the dealership will be fixing that soon. Looking forward to another long ride on the 60 in a few weeks.
Just put a down payment on a ‘21 Sixty, and after seeing your video, I know I made the right jump from H-D Sportster to Indian Scout…I had heard the suspension was a wee bit stiff… And yes, I-4, worlds largest pothole filled parking lot…Great video!
Indians are underrated
Indian is what Harley should be.
Wish I waited a year to get this than my scout sixty! Its all good tho, safe riding!
Adding this to the collection this week.
I just got one as a birthday present and I’ve only ever ridden a rebel 500. I’m a little scared but once winter goes away I am going to hop on that sweet looking bike
great vid and review. Glad to read positive comments on the Bobber sixty (not much test rides of that one in France).
i love the 5 spoke rims , actually looks better than the 1200 bobber rims.
got some questions :
are these tires standard or upgraded ?
do the fox shocks raise the rear of the bike ?
Bought one and It's arriving Tomorrow afternoon (10- 24-2020). After a thorough search for a upgrade I settled on the 2021 Indian Scout Bobber. Can't wait to Break it in.
This will be the first bike I get. I’m glad you made a video on it. 👌🏻 definitely gonna go with the better suspension lol
james hassie also exhaust is a just to change out. It needs to be heard
when choosing my first bike i was looking at the sportsters, these Indians, and some yamaha mt07s. I'm a short guy, only 5'6. The riding triangle on the scout bobber was terrible for me. waaaaaaay to stretched out, if they had mid controls i would of went with the Indian over the Harley davidson Iron 1200. But now im on a Harley Davidson softail standard and love it. Like i don't think anyone understands how stretched out i was lmfao, literally unrideable. Even my brother who was either 5'8 or 5'9 said he was too stretched out
@@Shocknfunk I actually like the idea of it being quieter, since I have to leave in the dead of night constantly. Neighbors will appreciate it
Proud to say I own one of these and I love every second of it!
Been looking at these and the 883 iron, would you pick this over the iron?
Really like the look of both, I'm not experienced enough to understand what they do better though.
Love it man noice review 👌 , when you getting on the Indian Springfield man 👍
bike looks decent, sounds good, and appears to have stamina.
the way you were testing the bumps within the road sounded like you were jolting your back.
i know what that feels like, no to good. had to get an Advil after that unwanted experience , lol .
perhaps a different seat would be better . . . ?
good show.
thank you for your time and hard work .
well earned 10,000 thumbs up !
I’ve never owned a bike before, and I want one this summer, I’m thinking about getting this one, I think it looks frickin fantastic
I love the look of the Scout, I just prefer touring bikes. The Scouts sure do seem popular though, I'm starting to see a lot of them on the roads.
I bought one of these in March and I love it. Seat does get uncomfortable after about 90 minutes so I’d recommend an aftermarket seat for sure.
I got their 1920 solo seat. It's no Corbin but it makes a huge difference. Sits you up higher and more forward and gives you a lot more surface to spread your weight around. Plus, it looks so good...
I have a regular scout 60 Blacked out with tan leather seats. Great bike
I was not a fan of fat front tires until I came across my bike I also liked more Crome before. Now I’m diggin black on black
Santa seems like a chill dude. Seems like a natural salesman.
I like the bobber👍🏾 thinking about getting one
Love my 19 Scout! After nearly a grand on the odometer I can say with certainty it is the best (riding) cruisers I’ve ever owned. However, my softails were by far the best looking bikes I’ve ever owned. The Jewel of the Scout is that magnificent engine. It has a Jekyll and Hyde feel to it as in the motor is fine just puttering along but if you go pass 3500 rpms it seems to change from a cruiser to sportier bike.
The stock suspension is actually good and the stock seat is one of the best I’ve ever experienced. I can go 2 hours in the saddle without any pressure points. I also do mostly two up riding with my wife and she says it’s one of the most comfortable motorcycles she’s been on. My initial impressions of the Scout were confirmed and have also surpassed all my expectations.
Honestly to me, Indians twin is what Harley should’ve done with the Iron to keep it up with the times. I love the Scout
Nice review. Thanks!
That gap between gears happen to my Sportster also. At first I was like hmmm how did it fell into neutral and then it happen again couple of times, and I thought hmmm, maybe it has neutral between every gear 🥴😁
Indian Scout Bobber looks fantastic, I don't like the stiff suspension, but I'd definitly ride it! Good test, thanx!
I love the scout bobber. Definitely want to pick one up after my chieftain is payed off. I wish it had a real tachometer and cruise control.
Nice looking bike ! Thanks for the info.
Love you reviews. The fifth gear on the Scout 60 is the same as the sixth gear on the bigger Scout.
The Scout needs mid controls standard. That was one of the main reasons I went with the Yamaha Bolt over it.
I'm about to buy one of these. My first bike was a track set up ZX6R sport bike. I guarantee the bobber rides more comfortably. I don't know how I did it for 3 years. Looking forward to this one. Will be adding the Freedom Combat 2 into 1 pipes.
How this guy rides and talks this well is crazy
Not riding so well when he's ripping through traffic back and forth and then he scoffs at the car that does a simple Lane change. So it's one set of rules for his riding and another set of rules for all the cars on the road.
Indian is the only way to go. I have a 17 Springfield and my son bought a 20 Scout bobber. Now all he knows is nothing compares to Indian quality.
Love me some Indian momo-sick-els. I own, ride and preach to the heavens about my Indian Scout Bobber. Love these bikes! The 60-series is the little brother but still quite nice! Solid review.
Yes sir i agree 100% i picked up my 2020 scout bobber back in october and ive loved every minute on it! Its definitely a neck breaker and i constantly get compliments on it... even from the harley guys! 😛😛
y2ksilverado Yea, my Harley riding friends are all surprised by its get up and go.
I have mini apes, a Corbin seat and highway bars. It’s comfortable. Windy days take it out of me but on a bike that weighs 550 wet it’s not surprising.
Oh and put twin slash cuts on it.
Got a Bobber back in December two days before Bday. First bike and have maybe only skipped 7 or 8 days of riding due to extreme low temps or hard rain in the early mornings. Love the hell out of it! Can’t help but look back every time I leave it in the driveway/parking lot.
Holy crap! This looks way better here than on the Indian website. So glad I ordered it instead of the smoke.
i press like before i even watch the vid, wth blockhead!!
Cool thing about the 2 in 1 exhaust take the black back cap off the back baffle should come out with three bolts
Looking to get a 22 Scout Bobber, just finished watching your other video on the Scout Twenty... Good deal, definitely will be using only for in city, that highway test drive was rough.
THIS IS A NICE BIKE FOR OLDER RIDERS IN THEIR 70'S LIKE MYSELF, 73YRS OLD. I THINK THIS IS GOING TO BE MY NEXT BIKE. PEOPLE RIDE TILL YOU DIE, DON'T DIE WISHING YOU HAD BEEN RIDING.
Nice bike! Great for a newer rider
Im 6’3” looking at this bike with mini 10” apes forward controls. And I’ll be a first time rider. I’ll also be taking the motorcycle rider course.
Love the Indian bobber. Probably the best from any large bike manufacturer. Only thing I don’t like are the forward controls. I absolutely hate forwards. Maybe the years of MX racing but I just don’t like not being able to control the bike with leg input or taking a bump full on through my backside.
Great review! Sold on this!
Tfw don't know how to ride but watch because the bikes are just so beautiful
Looks fun and Im thinkin of goin Indian soon.
Bought one this week. Waiting for it to be delivered 😄
How are you liking it? This is going to be my first street bike and I'm looking for some feedback. Thanks.
Mannn must be fun riding bike again
I have enough money saved now.. Come April the bike is mine!! I can't wait:)
Love this bike!!! new subscriber here
I had some of the same gripes with the transmission it does not like to be shifted quickly. Slow Direct shifts are best for this transmission. Doing a few quick shifts every once in a while it would pop out of second gear from first to second but its not a race bike so... it is what it is.
Indian aced it in the looks department
Can’t help but stare whenever I see one in town
Very nice bike! I think I would own one. I would like to try the 1200.
I love the asthetic of the Scouts, honestly I'm too deep into Harley to move over to Indian (it happens when you're from Wisco-land) but if Harley ever went under and I was in the market for a run-around bike? I'd definitely highly consider this one.
Too Brand loyal? What Harley do. you ride? And are you more of a cruiser guy? Curious of the age range that you are too if you don't mind me asking. Thnx.
@@hlmitchel 22 low rider S, and somewhat brand loyal, also very knowledgeable about my own skills in repair. I live within an hour of 3 separate harley dealers and within 2 hours of probably 4 more plus I know anywhere I go in the US I should be able to easily find a dealer if I run into an issue
As for age range I'm 35 with 3 years riding experience.
@@ScarlettDeLion Thanks brother, really helpful info. Hows suspension on your lowrider S? Hurt your back on potholes etc.?
Have a 76 xlch which I bought new yrs ago (runs great but not sure how much longer my kicking leg will hold out)... have been 'looking' at the possibility of a Chief Dark Horse...
I've read a lot about this being a new rider or beginner bike. I was actually considering it.
Bought one in may love it
Brown one looks beautiful!
@1:44 finally saw blockhead in the gas tank lol
Buying one of these today
I love it! ❤️👌🏻
I just got an Indian Scout Bobber as my first bike. Very happy with it.
I have a Indian scout bobber with mini apes and I love it. I have done a four hour ride on it and would not recommend it though. Overall it is an awesome bike.
What a bike 🏍 Awesome 👏
It looks perfect.
I'd love to see a review of the triumph speedmaster
These are known for tank slap. I think its that big tire and small forks. If you get one, I would suggest a steering stabilizer...
its a sweet cruiser! maybe a shock, exhaust changed out to better ones, and I heard the seat wasn't to great but upgrade that to a more cushion seat and your good to go! I think it has a usb port for phone or heated jacket, and if your hands get cold I think you can upgrade the handles for heated ones too.And wait until you hit 5000 miles on it then your power will feel total different. If your out there to cruse around town or take a small trip or two I'd get it, if your wanting a sport bike well it really depends on what you want! Get want you really want don't get want you think you need at the time, Get what you want!
Making a buying decision soon. In your opinion, what are your top 5 sports cruisers for everyday riding?
Nice looking bike, and like that it is liquid cool. I would stick with my softail slim, which is also a good bike for shorter dudes.
I really like the looks of the Indian scouts. I think I still prefer the Harleys slightly more but they are still awesome bikes.