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.

dumb question real man rides what ever he wants

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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'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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

7:07 arent all gloves one-handed? 😅

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

Indian would sell a lot more Scouts if they stop calling it a “Beginner motorcycle or a “Ladies” motorcycle. Not everyone once to ride a motorcycle that weighs almost a ton.

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.

couple things...i am a rather short guy, 5' 8". the Scout fits me very comfortably. also i test rode both the Scout & Scout 60 and regardless of specs, i did not notice any significant difference between the two regarding acceleration, power or torque. the Scout has one more gear and cost about $2000 more. so i bot the Scout 60. at 75 mph you are not even using half your power. best gas mileage so far is 54.7 mpg.

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.

Bought a 24 Scout couple Months ago, owned a custom panhead 27 years ago for fifteen years. At my age the Scout is perfect. And I want a pair of those gloves!!

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.

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.

These bikes are twice the bike the Vulcan S is. It's heads & shoulder a better bike than HD sportster. I would concider it as one of the best value cruisers currently out there.

Let me emphasize...THIS BIKE DOES FIT a 6'2" man! EVEN IN BAGGER DRESS! My wife and I both have Scouts...and she LOVES the low seat (25") for her 5'3" frame...and I love the design, styling, weight, balance and power! The 2021's are putting out 100-hp (trumping Harley by 43%, by the way. Can we say 'overhead cams', 'no push rod tubes' and 'water cooled'?)...and you just can't compare the long-distance ride quality to ANY Harley out there...there just is no comparison!

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.

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.

My buddy is 5'6. He tried on a few bikes and the Indian Scout was the best fit for him.

60 mph in a housing development. Nice.

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!!!

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.

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

I've driven this bike over a thousand miles in less than 24 hours I'm 6-foot 175 lb and absolutely love this bike for doing long-distance trips even with my fiance.

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.

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

I love the scout i want one!

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.

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!

Scouts amazing. Also it’s retro sized. Bikes have gotten a bit bloated over the years.

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.

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.

If this bike is too small for a man and thus a girl's bike than 600 Super Sport motorcycles are surely chick bikes. This motorcycle is the fastest performing bike out of Indian or Harley Davidson since the VRod was dropped. These conversations are hilarious.

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

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.

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 !

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!!

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.

"One glove. I'm gonna rock that Michael Jackson style..."

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.....

I saw the new Indian Bikes a few weeks ago where I live. I'm short 5'5" and the Scout fits me very good. Isn't being on a Bike about getting in the wind and out of a cage?

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

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

what brand of glove is that in your left hand? I like it.

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

Scouts have so much power

I want to start riding but I don't know how big of a bike I should get. I'm 5'9 and I'm 340lbs (trying to lose weight, I was 370)

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

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.

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

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.

5:12 🤔 I think his true form slipped out for a second proof you are not human

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

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.

The scout is absolutely a mans bike. How many old scruffy bikers have you seen riding a Harley sportster? Plenty. And the scout is one of the fastest cruisers, stock, there is. Rideable for woman but still for men.

Indians are good riding bikes but I just hate how people always feel like they have to defend them.. I like a bike that just speaks for itself

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.

Don't cheat yourselves; go to 8:14. You're welcome.

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.

I don't know where he's riding but there is no traffic. Here in my State people are all over all the time. And so are the cops. That 1st stop sign. I did that too and landed in court with a suspended license for 3 years.

More video’s with Lindsey in them please. Hi Linsey 😍

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

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

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

I had a great Victory dealer near me. Polaris really messed them over by cutting off the Victory line. I assumed that they would be given an Indian dealership. Nope. No dealers near me so no Indian in my garage.

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.

"this is now the scouty sixty.." BWAAAAAAAAA

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. 😊

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 .

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!!!

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

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

I only have one word... Lindsay!

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)

Well I suppose it depends what you want a bike for. If what you want is an enjoyable way of going down a summer road, seeing the scenery, and doing it without dragging a cage along with you, or having to mortgage the house whenever you stop for fuel, it's hard to beat it, or something like it. It will go fast enough to get you a ticket in just about any State or Province in North America, and will have enough power to pass slow traffic. If you have never passed the stage of putting a playing card in your spokes to make a lot of noise and perhaps impressing the girls, then no, it might not do.

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.

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?

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.

Never set on another man's bike

The way you casually ride without any protective clothing is just mind boggling ! ..totally different culture , and that despite the fact you have to pay for your health insurance … ( I suppose the one glove is so that you can still feed yourself and wipe your ass while you go through the 18 months of skin-graft surgery on your other limbs …..cool !! )

Only downside to a Scout is even with their kit to make the bike more comfortable for taller people, it doesn’t fit someone my size, only 6’2, very well. After seeing pictures, I’m of the belief I look like Homer Simpson in the old, old episode he’s riding the tiny clown bike. It’s a shame too, I like the Scout a lot. However, I’m a big bagger man myself and I’m more interested in a Springfield. Hate to say it, but a Sportster fits me. I wouldn’t be caught dead on that girl’s bike, but it’s more forgiving as a smaller bike accommodating a man my size.

I thought you never rode an Indian but I just watched a review that you did on one

Any idea what camera is being used? great quality!