Indian Scout Bobber UK Dealer Launch: Saturday, 14th October 2017, saw the UK dealer launch of the Indian Scout Bobber. As you already know, though it’s worth restating – it’s a fine piece of design engineering.
![Indian Scout Bobber THUNDER BLACK SMOKE](https://cdn.renchlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/29110555/Indian-Scout-Bobber-THUNDER-BLACK-SMOKE-brick-backgrd.jpg)
The Scout Bobber is a sportier version of the Scout and is likely to attract riders who may be considering a Harley Sportster (Forty-Eight) – or Soft-Tail like the Fat Bob. Also, this bike may sway riders who are considering the Triumph Bobber as an outlier.
Indian Scout Bobber: Sporty, Stripped-Back & Chopped
![Indian Scout Bobber Urban Riders](https://cdn.renchlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/29110555/Indian-Scout-Bobber-Urban-Riders.jpg)
The Scout Bobber uses the same V-twin, liquid-cooled, 1133cc engine as the Scout, which creates 94hp and 97Nm of torque, so there’s plenty of grunt.
The bike also uses the Scout’s aluminium frame, which helps to achieve a kerbside weight of 255kg. Relatively speaking that’s light. A lot lighter than you’d expect for a bike of this size and nature.
Slammed Stance
The pegs have been pulled a smidgen under 4cm closer to the rider which offers a more assertive riding position than the Scout. Low rise tracker bars offer urban agility. Lower rear suspension coupled with cartridge forks on the front gives the bike a slammed stance. Indian says this affords riders greater feedback/control, along with stability.
The Scout Bobber proves that less is truly more. True to classic Bobber style…..
In designing the Scout Bobber, Indian Motorcycle has taken a minimalist approach – stripping-back, chopping and minimising the least essential and standout parts of the bike. The fenders receive the chop treatment, the headlight nacelle and the pipes are blacked-out giving the front-end a meaner look.
![2018 Indian Scout Bobber BRONZE SMOKE](https://cdn.renchlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/29110555/Indian-Scout-Bobber-BRONZE-SMOKE.jpg)
Even the tank badge receives the minimalist treatment in the form of modern pragmatic lettering; simply spelling out the words “INDIAN SCOUT”.
Scout Bobber Colours
There are five colour options to choose from, all of which are really quite appealing.
![Indian Scout Bobber Thunder Black Smoke](https://i1.wp.com/cdn.renchlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/29110555/Indian-Scout-Bobber-Thunder-Black-Smoke.jpg?ssl=1)
![Indian Motorcycle Red](https://i1.wp.com/cdn.renchlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/29110555/Indian-Scout-Bobber-Indian-Motorcycle-Red.jpg?ssl=1)
![Indian Scout Bobber Indian Motorcycle Bronze Smoke](https://i1.wp.com/cdn.renchlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/29110555/Indian-Scout-Bobber-Bronze-Smoke-Rear.jpg?ssl=1)
![Indian Scout Bobber Indian Motorcycle Star Silver Smoke](https://i2.wp.com/cdn.renchlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/29110550/Indian-Scout-Bobber-Star-Silver-Smoke-Right-side.jpg?ssl=1)
![Indian Scout Bobber Indian Motorcycle Bronze Smoke](https://i0.wp.com/cdn.renchlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/29110547/Indian-Scout-Bobber-Bronze-Smoke-Right.jpg?ssl=1)
![Indian Scout Bobber Indian Motorcycle Thunder Black](https://i1.wp.com/cdn.renchlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/29110547/Indian-Scout-Bobber-Thunder-Black.jpg?ssl=1)
INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER SPECIFICATIONS ABRIDGED
ENGINE
- ENGINE TYPE– LIQUID COOLED V-TWIN
- DISPLACEMENT – 69 CU IN / 1133 CC
- BORE X STROKE – 99MM X 73.6MM
- COMPRESSION RATIO – 10.7:1
- ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM CLOSED LOOP FUEL INJECTION – / 60 MM BORE
DIMENSIONS
- LENGTH – 2276 MM (89.6”)
- WIDTH (INT) – 926 MM (36.5”)
- HEIGHT (INT) – 1154 MM (45.4”)
- WEIGHT (EMPTY TANK / FULL OF FUEL) – 245KG/255KG
- GVWR [Gross Vehicle Weight Rating] – 449 KG
- SEAT HEIGHT – 649 MM (25.6”)
- LEAN ANGLE – 29°
- WHEELBASE – 1562 MM (61.5”)
- GROUND CLEARANCE – 123 MM (4.8”)
- RAKE – 29°
- TRAIL – 119.9 MM (4.7”)
- FUEL CAPACITY – 12.5 L
Scout Bobber UK Price
The UK price for the Scout Bobber starts at £11,299 – which makes it highly competitively priced, against bikes in its class.
Whatever your thoughts are about the ‘Bobber’ moniker and your position on factory-built bobbers, it’s difficult to argue that this bike isn’t a fine looking machine. And equally that it doesn’t represent relatively good value for money. Altogether, the Scout Bobber is a welcome addition to the ‘Bobber’ segment and it’s great to see it now shipping in the UK.