I'm 6'3" 185 lbs and thought the scout was comfortable. I rode it on a trip for 1000 miles and it felt great. Very comfortable.

@Flubolaplays

5 жыл бұрын

What about Kawasaki Vulcan s abs650 se? I'm 6"2 160

@Nordrig

5 жыл бұрын

I'm 6'3 too and I was looking for a bike to fit me.

@keionchase2144

4 жыл бұрын

6'3.....all i needed to know... 1000 mile RIDE...comfy

@teddybroosevelt1489

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks!

@mizzy-7950

4 жыл бұрын

will my 5'4 5'5 ass ride fine and comfy on a scout?

dumb question real man rides what ever he wants

@TheDaltonmichaels

5 жыл бұрын

including motorcycles. lol.

@Sig721Tau

5 жыл бұрын

@Donald Trump's Space Force You must not like women.

@RayTeerlink

5 жыл бұрын

Not if you don’t fit on it you don’t. Guess how I know?

@mattbell7027

5 жыл бұрын

I think he means that scouts are too short for taller people

@parkerxjr

5 жыл бұрын

exactly

2:29 Dude, you NEVER EVAR do a wheelie on Someone Else's Bike!!!

@donjear2226

4 жыл бұрын

Unless apparently you are Sean of SRKcycles, and feel like give it the beans. Then you just make sure you stick it.

@buildsonabudget5903

3 жыл бұрын

You dont trust your homies thats fine

@aboraya8630

3 жыл бұрын

@@donjear2226 or you know that the bike is super cheap and can buy him a new one if he wrecks it

Hey Shawn, it was great meeting you and Caleb yesterday. Great review on my Scout...I agree with everything you said. Keep the awesome videos coming.

@BikesandBeards

6 жыл бұрын

Larry Mullins thanks for letting me ride it

@cucaskate

6 жыл бұрын

Nice bike!

@DrSabbatical

6 жыл бұрын

I’m looking forward to buying a bike here shortly. I’m a beginner rider with some moto experience. I’m in between a Scout and a Street Bob. Give me your honest opinion, please.

@LarryMullins111

6 жыл бұрын

It's a great bike, Comfortable and plenty of power.

@DrSabbatical

6 жыл бұрын

Larry Mullins I bought a 2017 Silver Smoke! Best decision I made! I love this bike and the power will surprise you!

My daily driver for 2 years and I’m 6’4”, 225- so definitely- only time it feels small is when you go two up on it.

If you're 6'2" then you just made me very happy, as so am I and the Scouts in the UK are around 10-12 grand. That's extremely tempting for newer riders or even future riders that don't even have their license yet. I seriously don't see the 'girl bike' issue at all, especially as some of the bigger 'manlier' bikes have tassels hanging from everything but the nipples.

@thatbmxguy8949

5 жыл бұрын

MickMaan I bought mine brand new 3400

@thatbmxguy8949

5 жыл бұрын

From the dealership too

@Flubolaplays

5 жыл бұрын

@@thatbmxguy8949 where

@germanstelmakhovich2069

3 жыл бұрын

Here in spain we have them at 14,5k eur.... not so tempting

@jmhellison

3 жыл бұрын

Did you buy it? How is it? I'm 6'

I'm 5'8" 150 lbs, with all my gear on. I bought my 2015 used in 2017, with Dirty Bird "muffler" that had to be baffled, for one it wouldn't pass Mass inspection due to noise restriction, and two I'd have been deaf in my right ear if I didn't! Even still, you can hear me coming a qtr mile away! I LOVE this bike! It's quick, nimble, easy to handle and it turns heads when I'm coming and the heads follow me down the road as I'm going! It gets a ton of compliments, everywhere I go. At a little over 550 lbs + 150 lbs of me on it, the 69 cubic inch (1,130 cc), with 100 horse, gets my ass down the road pretty quick! The Indian line is FAR more affordable than a Harley and the don't "mark their territory". Compliments to IMC!

Very classy! The lines are super clean. A great marriage between the classic look with a modern and minimalist approach.

Hey Sean...I am 6'5" and weight 470lb. I bought a 2018 Indian Scout and I may look ridiculous on it but I love it. I fit good, its comfortable and I have no trouble with power and getting up to freeway plus speeds.

@humbleservant1294

2 жыл бұрын

Neither do I on my 08 Nightster stage one with woods cams 128 fpt 118 horsepower…

@ernestmartinez9071

Жыл бұрын

Ain't nobody gonna tell you nothing I'm 6'5" and weigh half as much and never got no lip even driving scooters keep riding!

@memorivera

Жыл бұрын

James you made my day I'm 5-10" weight 330 I been wanting busy one but only thing that stopped me was I would look funny riding

For you larger fellas out there, 6'1", 220lbs+. I would recommend an after market shock upgrade, both front and rear- not cheap. 5'10" under, 200lbs or less, great bike for you as is, very lightweight. Side note, I would never put on another man's glove. Never know where it has been.

@AGRay445

Жыл бұрын

Been thinking of picking one of these up for a while now but wasn’t sure cuz I’m 6’1 265lbs what would be a good brand for shock upgrade

The Scout is my watch list. I've loved Indian motorcycles since I was a little kid and saw them on a History channel Modern Marvel's episode and thought the Chief was the coolest bike I've ever since. The cool Chief features are now on the Springfield (wish I love as well), but sadly both bikes are too heavy for me (I'm 5'2" and very light). The Scout however felt nice. In my travels around the East Coast for work last year I managed to find some dealerships that carried them and had a chance to sit on them and check out their features, but I didn't get my license until this past June, then moved to Alaska. But I'm back in NJ for a month and going to try to snag one for a test ride, finally. Good friend of mine collects and restores old Indians and has a '76 that I adore but it's in Finland, so it'll be a while until I see it. The Scout has really grown on me over the last few years. Fingers crossed it'll be a good match when I ride one next week!

I test rode the Vulcan S and Indian Scout the year they debuted at Daytona Bike Week. They both became some of my favorite motorcycles of all time. I wish I could have both, but I'll probably end up buying the Scout.

I'm 100 miles from the dealership but I got one because I love the 50s/40s look it has. It's also fun as hell :)

Before the Indian Scout, V-Rod, Victory, and Vulcan S, was the Kawasaki VN700/750. V-Twin, DOHC, four valve, four spark plugs, shaft drive, 22 year production run. I ride wings, inline twins, fours and 2-stroke triples. The Vulcan 750 is just a fun bike and can be found quite inexpensive for new riders.

So far, I'm leaning towards an Indian rather than a Harley 😎

@andrewdods2236

4 жыл бұрын

Smart move !

@martincapriotti3433

3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewdods2236 I have the scout.. Awesome

@363.2McMasters

3 жыл бұрын

Almost anything over a Harley is going to be less headache, faster, and more reliable.

@bmint

2 жыл бұрын

@@363.2McMasters yea, but Harleys, all but the sportsters, have an art aspect to them, they are somewhat handmade and custom painted for the most part? It’s a status symbol that holds its value, even appreciates sometimes! I dream of a Harley, but Japanese bikes have done me very well!! Indian being Polaris, and what they claim, does seem much more American and good for America to me!

@kman-mi7su

2 жыл бұрын

@@bmint Harleys ain't all that, its the hype (they know how to market) and styling and people want to be in the club, that sells them. I've ridden many of them over the past 25 years and none have been more reliable as my Yamaha Royal Star tour deluxe frankly. Buy and ride what you want, I rode Harleys for 25 years until the Yamaha and I'm glad I switched.

I have a 2016 scout 1200 and I absolutely love it . Only thing is they’re super quiet . Just put on Vance and Hines straight pipes slip ons and it made worlds of a difference

I've had my 2018 since September. I have a little over 7k on it and I couldn't be happier. I decked it out with the passenger touring seat, back rests, windshield and saddlebags. My wife and I take all-day rides with no issue. I WOULD'NT try that with the standard pillion seat! Plenty of power. We've taken it up to Payson from Phoenix and it was a great ride. I'm only 5'8 and feel like I'm leaning forward a bit so I'm thinking of possibly getting the mini-apes or the reduced reach bars so I can sit more upright. The desert tan color of the bags/seat really complement the burgundy metallic finish. It's all class.

Good to know. The Scout 1100 is one i have been considering when it is time to replace my 99 Shadow 1100. I do like the fact that they are American made.

@erickamacias7

5 жыл бұрын

kawasaki vulcan

Rode my buddies last summer. To cramped on it. 6'4" 240 lbs. Bike is a nice bike just not for bigger people. Vulcans so far have been the best affordable big bike for myself.

well I bought one of these a year-and-a-half ago and I love my Indian Scout as a matter of fact I'm watching this video probably for the third time now but I got to go for a ride see y'all later have a great day!

The whole video ALL I can think of is where's the other glove? I blocked out everything you said because I was worried about that guys other glove.

@bmint

2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t even notice that till I read your comment, good question!

I ride a Chieftain Limited, and recently bought my wife a 2019 Scout. The Scout has plenty of power and jas so many ways to make the bike more comfortable. Hers has the mini floorboards and mini apes, and will soon be adding a set of Viking saddlebags.

True about the brochures man. I test rode this and HD during Aimexpo this year and the scout was so much better. Smooth shifting, plenty of power, looks awesome. I am 72 inches and it wasnt too small for me.

That thing sounds amazing. It also fits a wide variety of riders. One of my co-workers has one and she is only 5'2" and has no trouble riding it.

@scarooo68

6 жыл бұрын

Same here. I'm 5 foot 3 and 118 pounds. I love my scout 60. I tried my boyfriends Dark horse Indian Chief, I wish I had longer legs for his bike. Also rode our Indian Jade green scout too.

@Hero_of_Legend

6 жыл бұрын

I think it sounds like a weed whacker. Needs some aftermarket pipes to give it some growl.

@shegocrazy

6 жыл бұрын

You can't tell the real sound from a gopro with headset microphone.

@Hero_of_Legend

6 жыл бұрын

You can tell it sounds like a weed whacker, in serious need of custom exhaust therapy.

@turtlepowersf

5 жыл бұрын

@@Hero_of_Legend I've heard one start up and take off next to me. It sounded super wimpy. Looked great, sounded terrible. My first thought was "Needs exhaust."

7:07 arent all gloves one-handed? 😅

Great videos, but you should include a few clips showing how you look as you ride, by from the point of view of someone standing on the side of the road, just so we know how the bike/rider looks going down the street.

Be very careful letting it sit there at idle. They have a tendency to edge forward, the side stand will lift up and the bike will fall.

I am loving my new Scout. Chose it over the 1200, glad I did.

Everything I loved about my Scout was immediately negated when I hit a bump in the road or when it tried to kill me when I tried to go around a corner. Just a better lean angle and better suspension and I'd still own it.

Hi The 1200 HD Sportster has higher seat, less lean angle, less hp than the 60 , 1.25 shorter wheel base, same 5 speed . Similar bike but a little out done !

I was waiting for you to review this bike! Agreed with everything. Went from the vulcan s to this. Love it!! The vulcan was awesome but this thing is like the bigger better brother.

Great vid! You make me want every bike you test ride.

Is the exhaust/mufflers stock? Sounds nice, sounds like an upgrade?

Thank you! Love got my eyes on one of these. Great review.."Michael Jackson style..." lol I'm dying..

I will be picking up the Indian scout bobber twenty when I get down to North Carolina. Retiring (May 2022) and my wife and I are moving about 40 minutes outside of Charlotte. There is a dealer right in Charlotte. Thanks for this post. I am 6' 235lbs.

Love the look of this bike . Size wise ,it looks like its similar in dimensions to a 750 shadow(obviously not the motor). I love my 750 just want more power .

How tall is too tall for a cruiser? Video never answered the title question. I am 6'2" and the showroom Scout Bobber had my knees higher than my hips and my feet tucked under behind my knees, more toward my ass, while the bars were just too forward to reach easily over the tank without an upper body lean that fought against my midriff. On top of that the foot controls extended so far out from the pegs I couldn't reach those. I was pretty crushed to consider these bikes might not be for me.

Any idea what camera is being used? great quality!

No only do I have a smile on my face every time I get on and off my Indian Scout. I also get a big smile on my face every time I just think about it!!!

question is though??? Is the scout a good bike for a beginner? I’m 6’3 230. Is it too powerful for a novice rider should I consider a scout 60 same size and frame just like 10 pounds lighter and it’s 1000cc.

Octane/Scout vs the Judge/Gunner? I just can't decide between that two different worlds. Liquid-cooled vs air-cooled, 1200cc vs 106c.i. Please help.

How would you rate the indian scout for a beginner/first bike? Thanks

I grew up in Lancaster PA but have not been back much in the past 40 years. I was a little distracted watching the vid, thinking Wow, that looks so much like PA! Sure enough I clicked on the link for SRK and found it is in Landisville. Thanks for the ride home! BTW my Dad had a 4 cyl 1939 Indian when he was a young man.

@ridewherever

6 жыл бұрын

Ron Roberts lol same, I’m in Riverside PA. I watched one of SRKs vids a while back and right away I’m like “this is def PA” and like you said, “sure enough!” Haha. I’ve accidentally came acrossed other PA motovloggers and said the same thing.

@darthsoros787

6 жыл бұрын

Ron Roberts my mom is from Lancaster and my uncle lives in Landisville

@jamesbonds4854

5 жыл бұрын

Are you a cop? If not, then mind your own business.

I just bought a 19 streetbob this summer....and then I saw the scout 2 months later. I love my Harley, but truthfull, the scout may have been the one I bought if I had seen it first. 😊

I got the same exact bike with black mini apes and a black seat because tan and gray do not match.. I love that there's a big bore kit for two grand if I ever get to use to the power and need to pick me up

Watching this and I'm like "man that looks like Lancaster area. And what do ya know, there you are in Landisville. Have some Hot Z Pizza for me, I moved away about 5 years ago." Nice review.

Long live The Indian Scouts. Love mine. Pushed it to 140 mph. PCV and pipes, (need aftermarket airfilter). Hauls ass!!!

Dude you are funny without being an a**. Great channel! Hey question for you tho. I’m thinking of the Indian scout bobber or 2018-Present fat bob which do you think would be the better buy? Price wise stock Indian cheaper but I hear the seat and if over 200lbs the suspension needs upgrading. The price of new Indian scout bobber with upgrades roughly the same for a used 2018 fat bob (when available supply seems limited)

I had a 2018 Indian Scout. Absolutely awesome bike in fact, I'm going to pick up a new Scout 60 Bobber either later this week or sometime next week. Indian offers options to accommodate tall and short riders. Most people never look into this when looking at new bikes. Most just assume that how the bike feels on the showroom floor is how the bike will always be. As far as the "It's a girls bike" attitude I just reply with, I've seen girls ride bikes likes yours so I guess your bike is also a girls bike. Fastest way to shut them up rather quickly lol. The Scout 60 is basically the same bike as the Scout except with just a smaller engine that has a little less HP, 78 HP compared to 100 HP for the Scout and only has a 5 gears instead of 6.

I’m 6’4 and I kinda regret not buying something bigger. The extended reach seat, foot controls and 10” bars help, but the Victory 8 Ball, Indian Darkhorse or Dyna Street Bob would have been a better choice.

Loved the victory octane (same bike) would love to get a scout just for that cool indian decal on the side

I believe the Indian Scout to be a nice, quality motorcycle that should serve a person well for many years. I believe my personal experience was jaded by test riding the Chief Vintage and Roadmaster before riding the Scout. Hard to choose and give the Scout a fair shake after that.

I love the scout i want one!

Test drove one yesterday and loved it. Can’t afford one right now but it was nice to try it!

What is this bike like when you ride two up? It seems Indian markets this for a solo rider with the pillion seat an accessory. Is there a reason for that?

I cant decide between this and the fat bob this is cheaper but I don't like the design as much and I'd have either pay extra or go and try and find a dealer (so far no luck) but their is an abundant of harely dealers and I like the bike better in general but it's more expensive? Oh and when buying the bike what percent of the bike should I pay off as down payment if I can't afford to pay it off completely at once

Would you recommend this as a beginners bike

How many times did you scrape peg?

I sold my Thunderbird 1600 to a bike collector, and he let me test his souped-up Rocket. Now there was a trusting soul. That bike would warp time and space.

I really like the look of the Scout but I'm 6'5 and when I stood next to one it looked like it was sized for someone 5'3. I wish Indian would make a classic style standard similar to the Triumph Bonneville, maybe call it the Scout Standard? I need that 31" seat height!

@MattMills91

2 жыл бұрын

look at the indian chief sir

Have you rode the harley FXDRS yet?

Can you add a passenger seat on this bike or is there another model with a passenger seat?

Real good video wish Indian all the luck in world problem where I live dealer Network does not hardly exist never know when they may fold

wells lamont work glove...good leather good wind protection...cheap at walmart

Scouts have so much power

As for the comment about the Scout not being a woman's bike, he's totally correct. I test rode an Octane & it is VERY comfortable I'm 6 1" w/long wingspan & there is more than enough room in the rider's triangle. Also up close the bikes are no push over they don't look like dinky beginner bikes & about 80hp is good enough for cruising and speeding.

What is the : 0 to 60 run time ???

I've been counter steering through whole turn. Heard that's wrong you counter steer to start leane then turn towards turn once in turn but using counter steer through whole turn to control bike has been working for me. Know of any cons behind this?

@KDub57

6 жыл бұрын

Counter-steering is the ONLY way to turn a motorcycle going faster than 5 mph. It's a misconception that you steer a bike by leaning yourself. In reality, you steer by controlling the handlebars to make the bike (i.e. not you) lean into the turn. Counter-steering is not intuitive and is very hard to perceive at high speed, but this video explains it really well: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dWxomrRyqLrYmsY.html

Is it all stock? Specially the exhaust??

This is the bike I want to grow into. Sch a beautiful bike!

@kybourbonboy

4 жыл бұрын

All the little kids in the neighborhood wave at me when I ride by. What better proof is there of its coolness? My complaint with the bikes of today (including the Scout) is the mechanical complexity and difficulty of servicing them. I had a 2014 Suzuki S40. It was a dream to service for the most part. I could set the valves on it, as opposed to $400+ to get them done on the Scout.

Would you say is relatively lighter than a Kawasaki Vulcan? And enough low sitting to a comfortable riding! I was told about this! I’ve ridden a Vulcan and I’m more attracted to the cooler looking of this one or the Triumph Bobber!! Those are the coolest bikes ever!!!

This is the bike I’d love to upgrade to one day, from my v star! Love everything about this bike

I sell that Vulcan 650s at the motorcycle shop where I work at Shelby's Powersports

At 0:31 seconds in when you say “he’s here”. My phone thinks I say “hey Siri” and Siri pops up. Ha

Good people. I'm 5'10 and 190 lbs' and my best Bud is 6'1 and 230 lbs' We are riding our Scouts. Yes. we are having a "Blast", We are not GAY. We are Drunks and Love Indian MC's

@JackHenry1776

6 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with just a little gay.

@romandybala

6 жыл бұрын

Ha ha. Want people to know we are not gay by declaring it. Remember , dont sit to close to him in the bar. People could get the wrong idea.

@doubleaaaron

6 жыл бұрын

Lol it's the full gay that will getcha

@propaneandpropaneaccessori3446

6 жыл бұрын

I'm not gay but 20 bucks is 20 bucks

@jaybrown29

6 жыл бұрын

So the 6’1” guy doesn’t find it small ?

U kept that glove?

Would this be a good first bike?

Shaw goes up to 1% MC “I’m Shawn. I want to test drive your motorcycle”. Gets carried home by Caleb.

Im currently in the market for a scout bobber, i am in love, hope to have it in my garage by end of the month!!

@anthonyniosi8676

4 жыл бұрын

Picked the bobber up 2 weeks ago. I’m in love lol

Totally cool, bro!

He said I'm gonna wear that glove. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

"Is the Indian Scout Big Enough For a Man?"- not if the man in question is a four hundred pound doughboy.

@slipknot621558

5 жыл бұрын

Mort13 ain't nothing wrong with is doughboys lol

@Ichibuns

5 жыл бұрын

Nothing new suspension couldn't fix

@dirtsailoroff-road5580

4 жыл бұрын

It would still be great with 400lb dough boy. Plenty of power

This place is so beautiful! Is it in Pennsylvania?

"this is now the scouty sixty.." BWAAAAAAAAA

Beautiful bike! I don't know much about Indian but I know they used to be Victory or something and they can get expensive. :)

Great bike but I found it small and expensive so I got the Yamaha 1300 custom ,it’s brilliant

60 mph in a housing development. Nice.

Size wise the Scout is much closer to the new Street Bob than it is to a Sportster. A Street Bob is just around1.5inch longer while the Sportster is almost 4.5inch shorter compared to the Scout Bobber.

Bruh, where you at, cuz that neighborhood is beautiful

I’m 5.7 the Scoot was very fast and amazing I thought it was on par with a 111 to a degree It was really good and no were near a sportster in anyway. It’s far faster and better.

Love those pipes design bike looks badazz

When you were talking about a similarly feeling bike at 3:33, did you kind of mixed up bike models. Did you mean the Kawasaki Ninja 650R (sportbike) or the Kawasaki Vulcan 900c (cruiser?) The Scout is low like the Vulcan but it pulls like a sportbike.

@brynenichols3144

6 жыл бұрын

pjamese3 He was referring to the Vulcan 650S

@pjamese3

6 жыл бұрын

Oh, the new Kawasaki bike. I've test rode that one. Didn't much like it. I didn't like the mix between sportbike and cruiser. It just didn't seem to fit right (even though the controls are adjustable.) I've ridden a Scout before and it felt much better than the new Kawasaki. For me, the Scout felt like my Vulcan, just a little lower and with more pull.

I rode a scout probably a little over five years ago and I loved it 5:17

If the glove fits, what happens then???

Sean thanks for posting I know you know your motorcycles

Love these but I love the sportsters too.

I've been doing alot of searching and think I'm leaning hard towards the scout rogue. Great looking bike

@matthewhill3996

2 жыл бұрын

How are you going to get one? I’m curious cause I have a 2016 scout that I love….however was thinking of getting a new bobber. Ordering one apparently takes 6+ months. Could be wrong but that’s what the dealer told me other day.

@jacobriojas4267

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewhill3996 by ordering at my local dealership. I have the patience

Review on the indian scout bobber !!!!!!!!!!!!

@josephandreuccetti8043

5 жыл бұрын

steve Believe it or not the scoot is a bit better to ride The bobber looks better than it rides but for a bobber it rides really good and is quick.

I guess Indian Scout riders like HD Sporty riders kind of feel confident in ourselves and that we really don't need to compensate for any personal deficits with the size of our bikes.....

That Lindsay is an absolute fox, great move putting her on a bike at the end of a video.