Just a day after we revealed its existence via type-approval documents Indian has officially released information about its new Scout Bobber.
As expected, the bike is a stripped back version of the existing Scout, including the same 1133cc V-twin engine. It gets lower, straighter bars, footpegs moved backwards, lowered rear suspension and ‘bobbed’ fenders.
Prices and an exact release date will be revealed later this year. Indian also notes that the initial launch pictures show the American version of the bike. This has bar-end mirrors and a side-mounted licence plate. European bikes will get conventional mirrors and a normal licence plate, using the same ones fitted to the Chief Dark Horse.
Here’s the full information, direct from Indian:
Indian Motorcycle announces Scout Bobber for MY18
- New model goes on sale in EMEA dealerships towards the end of 2017
- Indian’s Industrial Design team bring ‘factory’ Bobber to dealer showrooms
- New riding position, blacked out styling, knobbly tyres and tracker handlebars
While Indian Scout owners around the world have been giving their machines the bobber look, an official Scout Bobber will be on sale towards the end of 2017.
Indian Motorcycle’s Industrial Design (ID) team has taken the Scout even further forward, developing a production bobber that can be bought direct from an Indian dealer.
The newest member of the Scout family pays homage to the mean, stripped-down builds of America’s post-war past.
With its tracker handlebars and footpegs moved 1.5 inches (38mm) rearwards, Scout Bobber delivers a more engaged riding position. Indian has added new knobbly tyres and blacked-out wheels for a stronger look. The model’s low-slung profile and one inch (25mm) lowered rear suspension along with new cartridge forks up front gives a new feel and energy to the ride.
Further features include a black headlight nacelle, minimal engine covers and vented exhaust shields. There’s also a black speedometer face (instead of the usual red and cream) and black exhaust. Chopped front and rear fenders and a new two-tone genuine leather bobber seat enhance the minimalistic styling. Finally, an entirely new bold Indian fuel tank badge marks this out as Scout Bobber.
Indian Motorcycle’s International Product Manager, Ben Lindaman said: “We have introduced Scout Bobber to bring some edge to Indian. Many Scout riders have already been bobbing their bikes to give them an aggressive and raw look. Scout Bobber is inspired by those owners and this new model will offer a great platform for even more personalisation.”
Ben adds: “Scout Bobber focuses on style with its low profile, chopped fenders and blacked out components; it performs really well too. We’ve fitted new cartridge forks up front, the new riding position makes you feel more connected and the engine produces a meaty 94hp making this a great bike to blast around on.”
Reid Wilson, Marketing Director for Indian Motorcycle said: “Scout Bobber is Indian’s leanest machine to date. It’s an incredibly fun motorcycle to ride with the bobber style that many Scout fans have been asking us to build for some time.”
Scout Bobber will be on sale in five colours at launch: Indian Motorcycle Red, Thunder Black, Thunder Black Smoke, Star Silver Smoke, Bronze Smoke (NEW)
ENGINE
Engine Type Liquid cooled V-Twin (60 degrees), DOHC, Transmission 6-speed constant mesh
Displacement 69 cu in (1133cc)
Bore 99 mm
Stroke 73.6 mm
Compression ratio 10.7 : 1
Primary Drive Gear drive wet clutch
Final Drive 2.357 : 1
Horsepower 94 hp (70 kW)
Peak Torque 97 Nm
Peak Torque RPM 5600 rpm
Exhaust Split dual exhaust
WHEELS & BRAKES
Front wheel Cast 16″ x 3.5″
Rear wheel Cast 16″ x 3.5″
Tyre size front 130/90-16 73H
Tyre size rear 150/80-16 71H
Brakes/Front Single / 298 mm Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
Brakes/Rear Single /298 mm Rotor / 1 Piston Caliper
SUSPENSION
Front – Type/Travel Telescopic Fork / 4.7″ (120 mm) – Cartridge Type Suspension
Rear – Type/Travel Dual Shocks / 2.0″ (50 mm)
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 61.5 in (1562 mm)
Seat Height 25.6 in (649 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.8 in (123 mm)
Overall Height 45.4 in (1154 mm)
Overall Length 87.8 in (2229 mm)
Overall Width 36.5 in (926 mm)
Rake 29°
Trail 4.7 in (119.9 mm)
Fuel Capacity 3.3 gal (12.5 litres)
GVWR 988 lbs (449 kg)
Weight with empty tank 533 lbs (245 kg)
Weight with full tank 554 lbs (255 kg)
