Ride and Review of the Scout Bobber 20
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2019
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Details of the 2020 Scout Bobber 20
Engine Type V-Twin (60 degrees)
Displacement 69 cu in (1,133 cc)
Cooling System Liquid Cooled
Bore 3.898 in (99 mm)
Stroke 2.898 in (73.6 mm)
Compression Ratio 10.7:1
Engine Power 100 HP
Engine Torque Peak: 72 ft-lbs (97.7 Nm)
Engine Torque (rpm) Peak: 6,000 rpm
Fuel System Closed Loop Fuel Injection / 60 mm Bore
Drive/Driven Clutch Wet, Multi-Plate
Transmission Gear Drive Wet Clutch
Primary Drive Gear Drive Wet Clutch
Exhaust Split Dual Exhaust w/ Cross-over
Front Fork Tube Diameter: 41 mm
Front Suspension Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension Dual Shocks
Front Travel (in./cm.) 4.7 in (120 mm)
Rear Travel (in./cm.) 2.0 in (50 mm)
Front braking system Single / 298 mm Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
Rear braking system Single / 298 mm Rotor / 1 Piston Caliper
Front Wheel Spoked 16 in x 3.5 in
Rear Wheel Spoked 16 in x 3.5 in
Front Tire Pirelli MT60RS 130/90B16 67H
Rear Tire Pirelli MT60RS 150/80B16 77H
Overall Height 46.5 in (1,181 mm)
Overall Length 87.5 in (2222 mm)
Overall Width 39.2 in (995 mm)
Seat Height 27.4 in (695 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.1 in (130 mm)
Rake/trail 29.0° / 4.7 in (120 mm)
Wheelbase 62 in (157.6 cm)
Lean Angle, Left (deg.) 29°
Lean Angle, Right (deg.) 29°
Fuel Capacity 3.3 gal (12.5 L)
Weight Empty Tank: 561 lbs (254 kg) | Full of Fuel: 581 lbs (264 kg) 
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Oh my good golly god, Hedge. I am so glad that I was delayed in buying a Bobber, because I would have bought the wrong one if I hadn't! This Bobber 20 is everything I wanted in a Scout Bobber. The mini apes, the suspension seat, and two tone exhaust (not to mention its fricken beautiful!). Indian has sealed the deal with me when I get back to the States!!!!
Good thing you did! Enjoy when you get back!
So.....did you actually purchase the Scout 20?
@@spacecoastz4026 yep back in March
@@killernanny4315 With that elevated floating seat....or the newer models with that same seat as the standard bobber? For me that floating seat made the ergo's perfect.
@@spacecoastz4026 nope I got the 21 model with the regular seat... I tried a different bobber with the springer seat and I thought it was terrible.
love the look of this Bobber! looking forward to taking one for a test ride
Let me know what you think.
I love the look of the town and the streets you're on. Great video!
Thank you!
Is this OKC?
Great Tip on the USB port, I'm getting mine in in the next couple of months. Sold !
That is a cool looking Scout!
It is indeed.
Can't Wait To Get One. It Would Be My First Bike👍
Such a cool bike, love mine 😊
Ride it safe!
Thank YOU!
You're welcome!
OMG, that thing is beautiful!
It is indeed.
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So, this bike is called Scout Bobber 20? I had thought that it was just Scput Bobber?
Travelin' Ted this model is the Scout Bobber Twenty because it is a specially designed bike to commemorate the original Indian Scouts in 1920. That’s why it has the spoke wheels and floating saddle seat.
I like the way he goes 0-10 without revving the bike at all. I don't think I've ever noticed anyone ever doing that.
I have the Matt black 2018 with grenades, Corbin seat and bullet shocks absolutely mint
Bet that sounds amazing.
Good review. I had a 2016 Scout and love the look of these new Bobber 20s...especially with the chrome slip-on. I am one of those who don't care for mixing the painted black with the chrome. The laced wheels and mini apes look great though.
And they do ride pretty well.
3 things...
1. I love the new intro.
2. Those mini apes are perfect for the bobber and the only thing I felt was missing from the original.
3. I still prefer the look of the original's seat even though it seems to have improved ride comfort. I guess the hardtail look doesn't really do it for me.
As always, awesome review.
Thank you good sir!
A new intro nice! Couldn't wait for this review.
Thanks! It was fun to do.
Incredible looking bike, if i had the money, i would get the green one without hesitation.
I am still eyeing that one for sure.
Can't wait for them being announced for Europe.
I want one.
Hope they come soon to you.
Great as usual. Can the bigger wheels you mention be another factor that adds to the extra riding comfort your noticed?
As stated it maintains the bigger wheels only wired so same tire size as previous. So no.
I totally agree with your assesment...I rode the 20 at the 2020 Daytona Bike Week several times and it was my favorite ride that week. Sadly I think Indian discontinued that elevated floating seat, which made the ergonomics perfect for that machine.
Testing one out in a few days
Awesome bike 😎
It is indeed. Hope to have one some time.
Test rode one of these a week ago. Awesome bikes and great ride height, but horrible positioning for those of us that are shorter (I'm 5 '6"). Being shorter makes you really stretched out into an uncomfortable "V" position where you're really trying hard to reach the controls. An easy fix for us shorter people is having the aftermarket support pushing the controls to a mid-position. I also prefer the standard height bars, not the ape-hangers but that's a personal thing.
As a huge Suzuki GSXR fan, I will be buying one of these as my first cruiser bike probably next year. They ride great, and they handle great. Very flexible motorcycle.
Indeed they are.
You just described my situation , either way , i'll be getting this bike next year and be keeping my sport bike
I have the bagger and the standard next to each other for that reason. Sometimes you just need a fast and zippy escape.
I like the color scheme on the bike
Nice review. I'm hanging my nose over one of these in that Burnished Metallic finish ,👍
I like that sagebrush still very much. One day....
Only thing on my wish list for the Scouts is to make the dial the tach, and have the digital display for the gear indicator and mph - km/h
That would be cool. I know the industry has multi-faced dials that accommodate both the tach and speed (like the Sportster's after market replacement). So that would be a cool addition as I do like to have physical dials as well.
I do not think they moved the foot pegs, I think with the old school spring seat style you are up and forward slightly making it feel that way. I love the look of the seat but at 6'2 and 220 with two bulging disks I am forced to go for cushy after market regular style seat. I believe they still offer the upgraded shocks as well as a option?
They do. And the pegs on the bobber are actually the reduced reach on both models of it oddly enough.
I want a Scout for my first road bike but I'm looking into a used vtx 1300 due to cost. Indian motorcycles are beautiful !
If you can find a good used one or even a Scout 60 it would help. I do understand that VTX1300s are plentiful at this time and have the cost advantage. Not a bad bike either. No matter where you go if you're on a bike we're happy you can join the wind :)
Nice looking bike. The exhausts look enormous on it though.
I tried that seat on an older one the dealer dolled up. The pegs were already too far forward for me and that seat only pushed my butt even further back. I'll be interested to see what it feels like with the new peg placement.
Was it a Scout Bobber before or regular Scout? Scout Bobbers are already in reduced reach state, this seat does make you sit about an inch further back than before, which for me helps more than stock.
@@RabidHedgehog Yeah, I guess it was the regular Scout the dealer put that seat on.
Great review!! 2 thumbs up!! Looking at buying a 19 Bobber, has less than 500 miles on it, owner says it's killing his back!! I'm 6' tall, 300 pds, not looking for a cross country bike just something to commute around 30 miles a day & possibly a few short trips a year (4-6 hours). Would this bike BE the 1 or should I look elsewhere!! Appreciate any advice!!!
If you get a good deal on the used one upgrade the seat and bars and it will be the same and this one would do better.
@@RabidHedgehog Just got through with the test ride SIMPLY AMAZING BIKE!! It's got 745 miles, Vance & Hines pipes, small passenger seat with pegs, not a scratch on it, no comparison to my old Honda 650!! I do think the bars & seat will make a big difference. Any thoughts on what it might be worth?
Im thinking about getting this bike next spring , what mods can you use for long rides?
I would get some piggy back shocks for the rear to give it a bit more travel and adjust ability. If the Indian bags are a little too much go for the Viking alternative as they are cheaper but well made. There are good windshields as well and three sizes. So there is a bunch you can do on these.
Hi Champ
how does it compare to the breakout I'm torn between both which would you buy
The Breakout is a boulevard straightline bruiser at best. It does not have great turning angles and is truly designed to be a drag bike for the streets. I will say it is more comfortable than this one as it is a larger frame, but the Bobber is going to out run that any day and out turn it.
A cool looking bike, think Indian have got this one spot on....
Let's see how it does. I bet it will just be this one offered soon enough though.
I love my '19 Smoke White Scout Sixty but I think it might be time to trade for this.
Nice, You will like the extra gear and power too.
Does the bobber twenty offer the possibility of adding a seat?
Not with the standard solo seat, but you can can add the seats from the standard Bobber
I think that seat would look better if it had the old school springs showin but other than that it looks great, and blends in with the style of the bike nicely.
Do all parts that fit the original scout bobber fit this bike also.
Yes they indeed do.
The only issue I have is how long the exhaust is. Is there any aftermarket pipes for this?
Thank You!
👍🏻👍🏻
There are many options. Vance and Hines makes some decent sets as does Freedom and many others. You'll find a good combo.
Rabid Hedgehog Thank you. looking for something like the V&H Big Shots Staggered or ShortShots staggered. Single pipes that look more streamlined/clean than just the look of several pieces put together or slip on’s.
I’m looking into getting into the cruiser scene from my fz09. Going for the comfort look and can’t decide whether to get this or a dyna wide glide. I want to get the bigger more layed back stretched out one between the two. I was gonna go with the cheiftain but it’s only got 85 hp and this one has 100 but i don’t want a beginners bike considering I’ve had iver 5 sport bikes and probably 20 dirtbikes and god only knows how many miles on the street. Any tips from cruiser guys would help
To be honest the HP numbers on big air cooled are kind of meaningless in many ways as they make up for it with mountains of torque. Sure 85 HP, but 119 to 126 ft-lb of torque vs even the most spirited sport bikes usual 70s-80s with rare exception being higher. But it also is setup for a different riding style like riding a giant lumbering couch down the road. I would not call a Scout a beginner bike by any means. It can be used by beginners, but technically all motorcycles can be done in such ways. It's all about the rider and what they can do with the machine that they are given. A beginning rider cannot use the Scout to its fullest potential just like they cannot get a CBR1000RR to its fullest. I have been riding for years and I love bombing about on the regular Scout Icon that we have. Its reasonably fast, takes corners in ways most cruisers cannot, but scrapes faster than any sport bike out there. Looks good doing it too. But cruising is not about the speed at all. Getting the cruiser is about just enjoying the ride and the world going by in the freedom of the wind, so you'll never worry about 100HP or torque numbers or anything like that. Just riding.
Rabid Hedgehog ya your 100% right this winter when bikes are cheap I’m selling my husqy and fz and I’m getting the Indian cheiftain base. The dealer by me said they should get me out the door for like 17 ish. Even the base model I was looking at had the heated grips and full touchscreen deal and rider modes and shit. Really was the speakers on it that sold me.
It Would of Been Nice Someone Recording The Viedo To It See Ride.👍
Man that front tyre is very big, but very nice looking bike.
But do they every help on bad roads.
Recently bought the 2021 in the Sagebrush color. Love the bike except it is a little stiff, and all that wind haha. Still a phenomenal machine though!
Well they put the other seat back on it. The springer style seat on this one aids the stiffness. Wind is easily a windshield add on fix that can then be dropped back to clean easily. I am weird in that I don't mind riding without a shield/fairing. I have a Scorpion R2000 that is a streamlined near race style helmet that slices the wind very well and keeps the head stable as well. So sometimes a helmet fix is also all that is needed.
Horn bell? Where?
Indiana o Harley?
A very "pretty" bike! I like it! As a "Bobber", it's a shame that it doesn't have a turned-up (Duck's-arse) rear mudguard/fender like a proper, "old-time", Bobber! Love the "spring" seat! The analogue Speedo, (with a proper needle), is wonderful, but I could do without all the expense and complication of all the snazzy electronic Computer trickery included! Then it would have a real; "old-timer", pre-Evo look, from times long past! Well done, Indian...your are getting there!!....😉...😉...!
Not too many computer nannies on it though vs. some.
😎👍
:)
What are the differences between the 2020 and the 2019?
The Bobber 20 is new for 2020, but the other Bobber has no changes except for paint. I will say that the regular Scout now has the passenger seat and pegs back on it for 2020 vs. 2019 and the Scout 60 can now have two tone paint. So not too much. Overall prices for the Scout lineup are actually down as well.
isn't the difference - the floating seat , the floating rotors , and the mini apes ? ( the paint)
@@marcsicotte2 There is the standard Bobber and the Bobber 20 The Bobber 20 has the tractor seat, mini apes, two tone exhaust (mix of chrome and matte black pipes) etc. Standard Bobber is basically unchanged except for paint options. Check out the Indian website to see the difference between the Bobber and the Bobber 20
5 star review
I feel like I've rode this bike having watched this. The equivalent of reading the book and watching the movie.
Well done sir
I am 5ft 10 what would be the best rear shock upgrade for this bike? Everyone feel free to offer your opinions.
See if you can get a piggy back style to keep it compact but enhance the ride. This link is just an example. www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/racingbros-remote-reservoir-shocks-for-indian-scout-2015-2019?gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrfvsBRD7ARIsAKuDvMOUswlhCjCk-opFpRivxPhOPtS1TG9hT_GkHOrkErcb4kyWg8uoxPUaAgjREALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
@@RabidHedgehog thank you, those look nice. Would it raise it 1 0r 2 inches from stock? I am strongly considering this bike. Believe it or not it's between this and a low rider s 2020. I might save some coin.
They really should have upgraded the suspension on these bikes. The wire wheels are a step back. Over priced for what you get & one thing that sucks is that scout models don’t hold their value well
Hay man I didn't this weekend at fredrickburge valley dealer and I liked the bobber better they had the comfort seat on it two into one exhaust an air intake and tune way nice everyone there said they liked that one best the bobber 20 has a hard seat and you slip off if you get on it lol o L yeah I did I even hit drain gutterbon side ofbroadbto check it wasnt bad at all so it goes to show what's good you might not be for others tc my friend an take it easy take it lite but take it
I wish they didn't have spoke wheels on it. I would rather have the cast wheels from the regular Scout Bobber. I do like the bars and seat better.
I want one so bad you don't even know now I just need the money lol
Yeah, I saw the sage green one and was really wanting that one.
That seat looks a bit flimsy. Don't know if it will last 10000 miles
We shall see. I have not seen complaints on the machines that have them yet.
That seat is like sitting on a piece of plywood, I test rode one and its a very nice ride minus that seat, they should have used a seat with springs since thats the look they're mimicking.
Here in Arizona , I offered $14,500 OTD for Scout Bobber with ABS and the dealer don't want to sell ! after watched your video , I want the twenty . Will make an offer for Scout Bobber Twenty $16,000 OTD , will update...
Hope they bite.
Finally a Scout Bobber that won't kill your kidneys.
Well, there will always be the one bump to find eventually.
Don’t let those cars pass you, Paw Paw!
Well, it was a construction zone and if someone was watching that fine could easily be over a grand. I will take the people passing.
Nice design, crappy exhaust note.
Just needs to be a bit opened up.
Stopped this vid at the 25 second mark when I realized this wasn't a Scout Bobber 20..
But it is......
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