Finally someone tested Scout. Not Scout Bobber, not Scout Rogue, but just Scout. Thank you

@TheGarthinator

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, as someone who owns a Scout Bobber, the OG Scout barely gets its dues, it's totally respectable in its own way

@Smiley_Boi76

7 ай бұрын

@@TheGarthinator I want to see the styling of the full scout on a chief. That would be an amazing bike

Personally I've said this is the best of Indian, unless you want to go full top end tourer. This the purest ride of them all.

@oriondoublecrossed

5 ай бұрын

This and the naked indian springfield 2024. Both of them are the pinnacles of motorcycling. One will make you feel like you are on a 210 kg bike despite it being almost 330 kgs naked. Thats Springfield for you. Pinnacle of motorcycling ❤️❤️. Underrated gem of a machine.

So I’ve had this exact bike for over 2 years, my height is 5ft 8 with inside leg 32. I have owned many bikes but for me this is the best so far and I will be keeping this a very long time, it’s a good size and bloody fast for a cruiser (I’ve also had sport bikes) it’s definitely way more comfortable then the bobber which I was set to buy and thought if I buy an Indian it would be the bobber however after taking both for a test ride it had to be the scout, I’ve actually realised I made a good choice everyone is buying the scout bobber and I think they can start looking a bit plane and maybe dated over time but this classic shape will only get better with time, suspension no problems, very practical and looks awesome in black. I’ve had Harleys and I like them too, but the Indian done it for me this time, love both brands ✌️

Good to see a constructive review of the standard Scout for a change. My local dealer was offering an incentive of US $1,000 in accessories, so I promptly had them install the Indian extended reach seat, forward controls and mini-apes. It fits my 6' 1" frame perfectly. Also, I prefer the full-length fenders/mudguards on the standard Scout. Firstly, I love the classic look. Secondly, I don't get filthy schtuff all over my radiator, engine and me. Cheers from Alabama

Of all the reviews I've seen on the scout models , I have never seen this one ! The seat and back shocks are the first to go and that's alot of 💰 ! Yours seems great ! Thanks for sharing this

Very nice video sir congratulations, Indian scout is a very beautiful motor with a great vfm.

very sensible at the road junctions ;;; it is your life and somebody else's bike , have watched both the re and indian and await a decision , thanks;;

Nice little bike mate, another great review as always. I'm really looking forward to your new bike reveal. Stay safe 👍

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

Me too! Thanks Tim. :)

@GorN_Rebel

Жыл бұрын

It's not a little bike, it's a mid-size cruiser

I'm getting more impressed with Indian bike brand. Was thinking Harley. Think the Chief Dark Horse 1890. The Scout also impresses. But I'm 6'3 and beer gut size at 52. HA ! Always great content . 👍👍

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam!

@MaaZeus

Жыл бұрын

I am about as big as you are and while I couldn't take one for a ride I did sit on Indian Chief dark horse bobber with mini apes and forward controls for a while and my first thought was "Oh, so this is what a bike that is suitable for my size feels like." I couldn't find a single muscle in my body that seemed to be in awkward angle or where blood flow would be hampered, back was nice and straight and knees were well below my hips etc... Now my own old 2005 Speedmaster feels very small and cramped. Scout is very similar in size to that bike so yeah, I would not buy one when it is time to upgrade even though I did once consider it as one of the upgrade choices. One of the Chiefs is going to be my next bike, there is no doubt. 🤘

Good review as always 👍🏼

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

thanks DARKNEXT!

The scouts are great bikes. Quite capable

Great Review I prefer the Scout bobber seating position it's a well balanced bike and not overly heavy like the Harley Softails,keep up the great work 👍

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ross! I'm really keen to test ride that Bobber.

@rosssteward9890

Жыл бұрын

@@BikesILike I'd like a Bobber as just a short run around for around Bendigo 😀

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

@@rosssteward9890 Would be fun!

@DJPTEXAS

Жыл бұрын

Much smaller bike than a soft tail....

Indian is killing it, i rhink, especially the looks. Id still love to have a big ol Vintage Chieftain all decked out, but what i would utilize the most is a Scout, in sure. But it's looking like a bike will not happen for me, much as i dwell on them .

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

Gotta keep that dream alive Roger!

Looking fwd to scout bobber test ride 👍👌

Solid bike, couple of personal tweaks, and you got yourself a new ride to look after. I like it. Price is the only stopper and reliability, maybe? Word on them on the street is electrical gremlin shutdowns...

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

I believe that's more related to the Chiefs, the Scouts are pretty sorted now.

@mikeh4686

Жыл бұрын

@@BikesILike I agree. I have a 2021 coming up to 10,000 mi. and other than normal maint, I have not had to fix anything.

Paul, watching you ride a Scout was quite an encouragement. I am around 6' 4" and rapidly getting close to my base weight of 250 lbs. My inseam is shorter than yours at about 33 inches, so I am a little longer in the trunk. I have sat on a Scout at our local dealership and kind of felt like I had walked onto a mini-bike, so I never did a test ride. I currently ride a Victory Vision Tour which is a beast, but having a smaller motorcycle as a second would be nice for shorter day rides and running around town. I really like the simplicity of the Scout and Chief series, but assumed they would be too small for comfort. Maybe I should rethink this.

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

Definitely check out the Scout Vincent. The bike I rode had the standard seat and controls but there are extended reach options which sits the rider further back and can also move the foot controls even more forward. See if you can get a test ride.

@PatrickJWenzel

4 ай бұрын

What did you end up doing? We’ve got identical numbers.

@vincenttarquini4235

3 ай бұрын

@@PatrickJWenzel I did not buy a scout. I actually ended up buying a BMW R1200 GSA. I sold my Victory to a friend. I found that I need to run off pavement to visit friends and the Victory just didn't cut it, although I never dropped the Vic when I did run off tarmac. Going to the BMW cut 400lbs + off and is actually amazingly comfortable at the same time.

@PatrickJWenzel

3 ай бұрын

@@vincenttarquini4235 Thanks for letting me know!

Had a Scout, felt it was geared a little to low for highway cruising... felt it was revving too high. quick bike well made put floorboards on it power commander with aftermarket exhausts and longer rear shocks, new fork springs ....my girlfriend used it as her first bike.

@thebigempty_5792

4 ай бұрын

was it the smaller CC or larger one with 6 speeds? I have the larger one and I cruise hwy 75-80 very easily - the bike never seems stressed. I have a 2021 Scout ABS/ like the one in this video

@DJPTEXAS

4 ай бұрын

@@thebigempty_5792 It was the first year, bigger engine...... It cruised fine it just seemed to rev more than I like for a " Cruiser "

Nice video BIL, have you had a look at the Indian website configurator?.

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I'm on there often :)

The throttle on the Scout compared to the Vulcan S is like butter 😆

I currently looking at a 2018 Indian scout, orange, which i absolutely love. The only thing I am not comfortable with is that it has 27,000 miles on it. I’m not even sure if that’s a too high of a number for this type of bike, or if it’s a OK number? Seems high mileage to me. Other than that I absolutely love the bike.

Sat on a Scout earlier today (didn't have the time to ride), but I still think I'm partial to the Super Chief Limited.

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

Nice choice Gregory!

I would have liked to see you have tested the moto guzzi mandello v100. Then I hope there will be a power cruiser based on this engine but with more stroke length and maybe 1400cc or more.

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

I'd love to do that Magnus. Unfortunately I can only test ride bikes that are made available to me.

@magnusenamd

Жыл бұрын

@@BikesILike I hope you will have the opportunity to test this bike. Another thing that makes many testers not good is because they are driving in the wrong gear. Constantly higher revs and throttle and hold on. Importantly, it shows how it is during normal driving and also hears low revs you can lie on without the engine protesting. Another mistake is also that many people talk all the time and have also not bothered to have good sounds from the way the engine sounds. You are definitely one of the best. So that's why I wish you would try the moto guzzi mandello v100. But also older bikes like the mean streak Kawasaki that I'm interested in, for example. moto guzzi audace 1400 is right now my dream bike. But there is no one who is driving at low revs but is at high revs all the time. So tired of low level people ha ha.Sorry iam frustreting.

Sounds electric

What's that transmission whine?

Excellent job of smoothly shifting that big boy! Very nice commentary 👍

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerry!

Scout is the only one worth having. The uncomfortable seat and useless suspension on the Bobber series make me wonder why anyone bothers with it.

Sounds & looks great, but that feet forward, butt hanging on the seat cruiser pose is a bit freaky. How do you take the shock of humps & potholes without being able to raise up and bend your knees.

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

It does ride bumps very well and I tend to keep a keen eye out for potholes when riding feet forward cruisers but if one does slip past the radar, you do end up taking it in the rear... so to speak. :)

still waiting for that comparison video ⏲ XD

Thanks for the informative review of the Scout. Can you provide your views on floorboards. Being used to riding a Kymco AK550, floorboards may enhance the comfort factor. Do Indian sell this accessory for the Scout. Many thanks

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John! Typically I like floorboards, I had them on my Vulcan Vaquero and they were great! There are no factory floorboards available for the Scout that I can see unfortunately, the only options being extended reach and reduced reach pegs. But there may be something available in the aftermarket sector.

@johnslack3608

Жыл бұрын

@@BikesILike Thanks. I just checked the Australian Indian website for Scout accessories. I think they may have floorboards which would be great if that is the case. Did you find the seat ok. It appears small to my eyes. I look at the scout at Brisans Newcastle NSW yesterday. Cheers

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

@@johnslack3608 I found the seat to be good and comfortable John. Being larger in the hips at 6'1", my only concern would be the width of the seat on longer rides. But for the time I spent on the bike it was comfortable.

@johnslack3608

Жыл бұрын

@@BikesILike Many thanks.

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

@@johnslack3608 You're welcome John.

Scout be great beginners bike

@DJPTEXAS

Жыл бұрын

My girl learned on one and it was a decent first bike....

Nice bike. But for that money I could get 2 Royal Enfields. Maybe a classic 350 and an Interceptor to add to my RE collection. 👍😉

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

That's probably the smart move Scott, but the heart wants what the heart wants. :)

My scout 2021 has self-cancelling indicators

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

Does it? There you go.

@johfu119

Жыл бұрын

@@BikesILike It was a surprise to me, it's not advertised. Could it be something that Indian failed to mention in its specs?

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

@@johfu119 Next time I test ride one I'll keep an eye out for that. Thanks for the heads up!

@mikeh4686

Жыл бұрын

@@BikesILike They cancel after a few seconds of straight travel

@Sam-sd6qy

10 ай бұрын

My 2021, don't seem to cancell, was that standard from factory

I don't like that screeching sound of the engine. whistling maybe more correct to say. Like honda africa twin 1100. Hard to have the sound of hearing this whistling sound. where does this come from?

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

I actually like that sound. There are two gears driving the camshafts, my guess the sound is coming from there, sounds cool to me. The Triumph triples make a similar sound.

@magnusenamd

Жыл бұрын

@@BikesILike Thanks for the reply. Yes, there are different flavors and that's lucky. How boring it would be if everyone liked the same.......Indian chief I would like to comment also with original system sounds in video recordings from riders like an air compressor v-twin in a garage running at low revs. But with a different exhaust system, it sounds pretty darn good.

@magnusenamd

Жыл бұрын

@@BikesILike I have autism with a high IQ and I have a highly sensitive personality. So I can't handle whistling sounds at all and have to be perfect because I have to like something. Maybe that explains why I even wrote I don't like the sound.

@BikesILike

Жыл бұрын

@@magnusenamd Aahh... Well in that case, fair enough! Fully understand.

@magnusenamd

Жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for you to get your Indian and I hope it's the model I'm hoping for. 2-3 weeks left only now ok. Exciting and hope you upgrade the sound in the future.

Btw seat is very very comfortable you can easily do 2 or 3 hours at a time, depending on the size of your bum 😊

I could not ride with this seat - my tailbone constantly hit the chrome bolt bracket. I installed an extended reach seat and a set of Progressive 444 rear shocks and made things manageable. (2021 Scout ABS)

There is no excuse for bikes to have bad suspension and bad seats. It's all about money.

Way too small. Foe me there's only the Chieftan and even that is not the biggest.