Met you at the dealership today. Thanks for this review and for giving me your time to chat.

@RabidHedgehog

3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Sorry about the late reply here!

In depth, detailed analysis. Excellent and relevant content. Thank you for your efforts!

Nice video, I appreciate the review. I've only been on my 2020 Roadmaster Dark Horse since June, but really love it, and I'm glad to see similar qualities in the scout.

I have a KLR 650 with a 6.1 gallon tank and 50-60 mpg.... 300-330 mile range. Everyone always needs gas before I do.

@khaccanhle1930

3 жыл бұрын

I only have the standard tank on my Honda dual sport. I got 230 miles per tank or more. I never worried about looking for that next fill up.

Styling a gas tank around a filler cap reminds me of all those newer cars that style the back of the car around the license plate. That's the old school coming out of me again.

Great honest review. After years of Harleys and Triumphs, Ive just ordered a new 2020 Scout 100th Anniversary model. Im in Australia so as there's only 750 worldwide, there's only a handful of these models in the whole country. Ive opted for the stage 1 exhaust mod with the shorter Indian slip ons that will increase the HP again and sound much deeper, louder and better and add some floor boards. Cant wait to hoon around like you do! Cheers and thanks.

@empiredrummer

3 жыл бұрын

Great bike. I love mine. The Indian red paint is stunning. I’m sure you’ll love it. Mines an anniversary too and I went with white walls, mini apes and a Vance and Hines exhaust. It’s a beast, and angry red beast 😂

@darkcustomxxx7252

3 жыл бұрын

@@empiredrummer nice mate, that'll certainly be a unique look. I picked mine up today! Immediately on first start up the stage 1 kit and Indian shortys sounded soooo cool. I highly recommend the mod. I had an 80min ride back home and enjoyed every minute. Yes, even the seat was totally comfortable. If there was anything I'd do it would be to put 3" risers on the handlebars to get them at an ideal level. I love the beach bar look, but I would appreciate a straighter back riding position. Overall, I'm in love! I wonder if there's anyway to find out what build number out of the 750 we each have?

@empiredrummer

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you’re having a blast already. I know, I did wonder that, it would be nice to know, I didn’t have anything in my paperwork and there’s nothing on the bike that I know of. You would think there would be some sort of limited edition ‘number’

I've got 20k on my scout 60 and I absolutely love it

Mr. Hedgehog, I've watched a bunch of videos on the Scout, and yours, is hands down, the most comprehensive one online. Very good job with this review.

@RabidHedgehog

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have also the entire Scout family from Sixty to big Scout missing only the Bobber Sixty since it was not released yet. Love me some Scouts.

Purchased a Indian 60 about a month ago, I love it!

I'm an equal opportunity motorcyclist I don't discriminate but the Indian scout kicks ass!!!

I picked up the '18 Scout Sixty. I replaced the pegs with Kuryakin mini-boards. I'm the same height with a little longer inseam. The boards are significantly better than the pegs for comfort. I got a 2-up seat from Corbin, also gives a little bit of an extended reach. I agree about the handlebars, they could use a little height. I'm currently waiting for my mini-apes to show up. Can't wait to see how they look and feel.

good man! good bike. ride anything you like and be happy.

I'm a short dude with a bad back and fake parts and just bought a 2017 scout (private sale) a couple days ago and already put just over 500 miles on it with no discomfort at all. The only thing that's annoying so far is the whine but as far as the mileage...its america, we got plenty of gas stations. Oh yea and HD riders dont make fun of me for riding a girly sportster lol

@kybourbonboy

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah...the whine. That's the primary drive. On the Scout it's gear driven as opposed to chain. Hence the whine. Took me a while to get used to it. I have noticed that if the belt is adjusted to Indian specs the whine is louder than if it is a tad less tight. I now do mine by feel and no longer use a tension gauge.

@TheAnnoyingBoss

4 ай бұрын

Sportster was the only real harley and they cancelled it. You used to be able to get an 883 a 1200 a 48 a 72. Now if you want that, you cant get it from harley, but you can from indian. Harley is bigger and shrinking harley is smaller and growing. My area had 2 harley dealers nearby they arguably cancelled the best one of the 2 in my opinion and i hope indian gets the location.

@TheAnnoyingBoss

4 ай бұрын

Myspace was actually ourspace

@carterlinner3043

4 ай бұрын

I love the whine. Reminds me of a dogbox or a sequential gearbox.

Most of the even on rode trips the group that I ride with take a break about every 2 hours / 100 to 150 miles so that still is with in the scouts range .. and my wife loves hers

Sold my 636 because it was so uncomfortable. I have an NT09 now and love it. Might pick up the scout to commute to and from work

Rode my 2015 Harley Super Low 1200T to an Triumph/Indian Dealer yesterday. I test rode the 2020 Rocket III GT. OMG, I now know why the named it "Rocket" ! Totally surprised that it lived up to all that I read about it and the YT videos I've watched. Excellent motorcycle in it's class, in fact it is in a class of it's own ! It far out classes/passes any Harley I have so far ridened in all aspects (though I think the 2020 Harley Fat Boy is the most beautiful motorcycle by far). It is expensive but so are new Harleys. The Rocket even has Hill assist ! The only thing lacking at this time is proper touring luggage options for it. Ok, I have my heart set on my next bike to be the KTM 790 Adventure S (which I test rode about a month or so ago). Gawd, wish I could win a lottery, 20 million net plus would be nice, haha. But really, I do have my Harley as a mini Cruiser, so I guess the KTM will be the next bike I will own in combination to my Harley and 2016 MG V7II Stone. *** By the way, #Rabid Hedgehog you owe it to yourself to test ride, for if nothing but the thrill, the 2020 Rocket III ! Also you should try the KTM 790 Adventure S for a test ride as well. IMO it is the BEST Middle Weight Adventure Bike on the market right now.

I rode my 2018 Scout Icon with ABS from San Francisco to Seattle over two days. The only issue I had was the stock seat. It was super uncomfortable after 90 minutes or so but that could be fixed with a Corbin seat. It handled really well over 800 miles.

At just under 5’10” it fits me perfect

@swiger01ify

3 жыл бұрын

So 5’9”

Xcellent Reveiw. Thanx Dude! Peaceout!

Bobber-Scouts=Mechanical-Stallionz;&FTR=mechanical-Cheetahz.

Does your lightweight teammate's Scout have a fairing at all? A small cafe fairing on my Sporty made the ride a lot more tolerable at any speed over 40mph.

I'm use to a Sporty. I sat on a Scout and pulled it up I almost threw it over it's so light. Kinda nice.

I'm looking at a Scout and wondering if I should make my own auxiliary fuel tank and mount it on the fender, making it into the shape of a seat and covering it like a seat so it doesn't look like I'm carrying another 2 gallons of gas. Then I could ride with the big bikes and ask them if we have to be stopping for gas all the time.

I bought a used one after my ex got the roadking in the divorce. I put a windshield, bags, sissy bar and a mustang fastback seat on it. I love it and while I want to upgrade but do I really??

Awesome video.

How does it compare with the Triumph Bonneville T-120?

Great video

@RabidHedgehog

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Approx. 2 min. in: discussing protective gear... while wearing sneakers 😄

@ryushi5

3 жыл бұрын

Those look like the TCX boots. They're a little bit better than sneakers.

Thank you

I don't know if this is a concern, but when your taking a corner and your going wide you need to countersteer and lean more to make the turn. What happens when you have no more lean because of the pegs. Does that scenario ever come up on this bike.

@RabidHedgehog

3 жыл бұрын

Not that I have ever felt really. The Sportster was also the same way, low to the ground, but I never felt like they were so low to deprive a little agility in that scenario. The only frame to ever not be that great and could cause concern was the old Softail platform, specifically the original Breakout. Too wide and low and raked.

Been on the same bike (My first) which is a 2002 Yamaha VStar 650. Put a mustang seat on it and LOVE it cept the no 6th gear and no ABS. I just put $500 down and ordered a 2021 Scout ABS. I really hope I made a good decision. Usually do 100 to 200 mile rides (filling up every 100) around local. Can't wait till it comes in. Got the paint matching fairing and boards. Expecting to have to order a Corbin seat.

@bluesandbikes9434

3 жыл бұрын

danintexas I started on a V Star 650 and bought a new Scout in 2018. You will absolutely love it. I believe the 2021 model has a larger tank now. Someone correct me if I’m wrong.

@e4gail

3 жыл бұрын

@@bluesandbikes9434 I wish. Sadly no. Still the 3.3 Gal. Still... I ride near 200 miles a weekend and stop every 100 so it shouldn't be a big deal.

@PattyBTX

3 жыл бұрын

I started on a 2004 v star 650. Sure do miss that bike.

@moralesrafael95

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan, did you get your bike? How are you liking it?

@e4gail

3 жыл бұрын

@@moralesrafael95 Sure did. 2021 Indian Scout ABS in Deepwater Metallic Blue. Full fairing and bags. Set it up as a mini-touring bike. Love it to death.

I sat on a scout up at Sooner Indian and it felt way small (like a monkey screwing a football). I thought it would be a perfect bike if my wife would ever get interested in riding! I really like the idea of manufacturers making bikes more adjustable. Great video brother!

I’m having difficulty finding the extended reach seat. Do you have a link to the one you picked up?

@RabidHedgehog

Жыл бұрын

I got it from Indian of OKC

got a scout 60 hooligan its epic

Peace. Ride-Safe.

Shopping channel?

It seems like it's a long motorcycle from the forks to the seat, just looking at the handlebars. It used to be that a normal handlebar, maybe I should say an average setting of the handlebars would be that the vertical part of the bar right from where it clamps would be along the line of the front forks, and from there you would move them either forward or backward depending on personal preference to where you want your handgrips to be. The way they are right there, just looks funny to me, but I'm an old school type. The clutch pull is hard, but I'm comparing that to 38- year- old technology. I've been riding old BMW K bikes for that long. There is a lot I will be giving up should I be giving up on the old K. I can't imagine an easier and more precisely shifting transmission than the old K. My only complaint about it is that it's so easy and precise that the tendency is to get a lazy foot which usually happens about two months into the riding season, and then a missed gear happens, but that's only because of getting a lazy foot because it shifts so nicely. So that's what happens when you get a transmission that shifts so nicely. It can spoil you for sure. Now that I'm getting older, I'm looking for a relatively light bike with a low seat height. I know I will be giving up the best rain protection ever, but with that comes living without any wind and sometimes I would like to feel the wind. Usually not, though.

With a big motor that has lots of torque, I would want a 4 speed, and the high gear should be a highway gear. (think Montana interstate here)

Boy this was a long one

RH, I've not ridden in 40 years,hada stroke and 6 back surgeries but I have by God determined to get a motorcycle l, even if I only ride an hour a day. I'm about 265 and 5 11...Would you recommend this or the Triumph America? Or are they too different to compare? Thanks young man, really enjoyed all the vids I been bringing on.

@RabidHedgehog

3 жыл бұрын

I would say get the Triumph America. The Scout is a bit more harsh of a ride and a little smaller rider triangle than the America and therefore would be much worse on the back. The America has floorboards and a wider more plush seat and better suspension.

@rogerwilliams2629

3 жыл бұрын

@@RabidHedgehog thanks so much!

Ndian can call A lrger model; the Big-Bobber.

2 years in the future, the full Scout starts at $13k. $14k with cruise control. Ouch. We're near a 40% price increase over its introduction in 2015. I'm betting it will be for the 2024 model

Nothing compares to the VROD, even today.

@brandonbennett9271

3 жыл бұрын

Except for the vrod killer the ole vmax

@George-pf8zb

3 жыл бұрын

My '83 Magna V65 does

I Adore , my2019/Ndian-Icon.

put on floorboards instead of pegs, and you'll have more range of foot/leg positions

you need a safety shoe sponsor 😂😂😂

@RabidHedgehog

3 жыл бұрын

Anyone make size 14 4E? Cause I'm telling you best I can do is Bates tactical and very few others. Vans are armored for skate boards, but that's a bit slower.

Would you say it's a good beginner bike?

@RabidHedgehog

Жыл бұрын

Here is how I will start my answer, are you okay with dropping it? Though it has great seat height, balance, and controllability I would recommend it as the 2nd motorcycle and here is why, it is still potent and very capable of throwing a new person for a loop due to its stealth speed ability. What is this stealth speed? This one is computer limited to 128, it is capable of a quarter mile in 12.7 seconds and 0-60 in around 4. It also is metal in many many places and is expensive if dropped. If you are a very responsible person that respects the machine and treat it like grandma's 100th birthday cake while being delivered to that once in a lifetime event then yes, it can for sure be a beginner motorcycle, and could also be the one and only because there is plenty to grow into as a new rider, but I still lean towards the side of caution and say get the first one to trash to keep the forever machine happy.

Poor peanut, lol.

So you got rid of the CB1100?

@RabidHedgehog

3 жыл бұрын

That was a tough decision. Our first down size was taking the Rebel 500 and the Vulcan S and trading them into this. Then the MGX-21 and the CB1100 for the Chieftain. It trimmed down the amount of machines and maintenance costs and everything that goes with it. But it was through no fault in the CB1100 and I still want to have one like it in my garage, just felt downsizing was necessary and 2020 proved it in a hurry.

That cherry red beautiful.

Shwinn=Bike;&Ndian/H.D.=Cycle.

Cuantos kilometros se hacen con un depósito de gasolina?

@IndependentVictor

3 жыл бұрын

unos 300km

@gatunos08

3 жыл бұрын

@@IndependentVictor muchas gracias. Pensaba que serian bastantes menos

Look so beautiful I like red and white my favorite and Indians too scouts right ?

I dunno about this year but pretty sure your lugging the motor at 2400rpm

@RabidHedgehog

3 жыл бұрын

Nope it doesn't hurt it. It's not complaining at all.

I feel like "your friend peanut " is a KZreadr now.

Indian needs to put the 4 inch gage off of the Super Chief Limited on all of its non Faring equipt bikes!

@RabidHedgehog

3 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing it's coming

F for peanut 😢

I've never had a bike that the pegs could scrape, what the hell do you do when your in a curve and you need to lean more so you don't go wide, but you can't because your pegs are scraping.

@RabidHedgehog

3 жыл бұрын

Hold it on the pegs? Every bike ever can be rode to that limit. Some come earlier than others sure, but that's what riding your ride is. A cruiser like this one is not a 100% pure Canyon carving machine so yes I don't expect it to layover at 43 degrees to get through a turn. The only reason one is dragging is the bike saying you've reached it's limit and the bike's lean indication studs are grinding. A cruiser is just saying there's my limit, and a sport bike is saying you haven't got there yet if there's silence.

@markkulyas2418

3 жыл бұрын

@@RabidHedgehog Thanks for the info, I have a Tiger 1200 and a street triple RX and was thinking about getting a scout. Thanks for the video.

I can ask more. NAVIGATION AND PHONE INTEGRATION/ like on the Super Chief Limited

We call them STD Short Tank Disease.

Wow, wonderful paint job! I love red and cream, very vintage. I get tired of black on black with black accents and a heaping side of black - boring.

I have the 2020 scout bobber. I really like it. I looked out the scout as well but to me, it is such an ugly bike LOL.. That's just my opinion. I was never a giant fender guy. I get the nostalgia but it was never my taste. The scout has a much better ride than the bobber out of the door. The bobber is a hard ride if you keep the stock shocks :)

I think you need a bigger bike. I am a shorter rider and I'm glad its lower to the ground. If you don't get a bike that fits your height.

Why make forks upside down? The just look upside down to me. There's that old school stuff again. I had upside down forks on my dirt bike and that came with some funny looking lower fork guards. Why? Do they have to be upside down to work better? I'm no engineer, just askin'.

nice ;took a test ride on one at mission city indain ; nice but not nice enough to trade my my 2015 triumph americs lt in on one

I don’t ride this very often, my wife does, still without that longterm personal experience I will talk BS about experience of what is below me, my wife’s scout that I don’t ride so much. LOL, BS.

@RabidHedgehog

2 ай бұрын

I love when people make an assumption. I have thousands of miles on Scouts. I had thousands on that one that was below me then, but I tended to ride my own. The experience was real. The reactions are real. Your BS response is what is trash.

Who on Earth goes touring and just rides 300 miles a stretch? Aside from feeling like I'm dying, isn't the point of touring to stop and see things? Just ride what you want.

@RabidHedgehog

3 жыл бұрын

Some of us just like watching the world buzz by I guess. Stop when we need to.

They all scream Harley is better! Until they ride an Indian.

Wishes, Don't get Blessed;Only Prayrz2Jhezus,do.

its on a a Indian but talks more about Harley hahaha

@RabidHedgehog

3 жыл бұрын

And? Comparisons are made and given daily. And being I worked for HD at a point and now ride Indians I think it gives a good perspective about leaving a culture to actually be free to ride.

What is it with Indian that they have to write their name on everything, even on both glasses of the mirrors? Why? Because you're really riding a Polaris? Who cares, but wouldn't it be enough if it only said Indian on the tank, like on each side of the tank only? Does the government make them write on the mirrors? Crazy world I just woke up in.