The all-new 2018 Indian Scout Bobber is the third model in the Scout family. (Photos courtesy Indian Motorcycle)
Four years ago, at the 2013 Sturgis Rally, the reborn Indian Motorcycle made its debut with three all-new Chief models powered by the air-cooled, Thunder Stroke 111 V-twin. Given that the reset button had been pressed when Indian was purchased by Polaris Industries in 2011, it was nothing short of impressive that three models based on a clean-sheet platform were?in just over two years?not only production-ready but also beautiful, functional and competitive.
Even more impressive was the debut, just a year later, of the Scout, a midsize cruiser powered by a liquid-cooled, 1,133cc (69ci) 60-degree V-twin with DOHC and four valves per cylinder that makes 100 horsepower and 72 lb-ft of torque (claimed, at the crank). Read Our 2016 Indian Scout Road Test Review
Indian?s 2017 lineup includes 10 models based on the Chief platform but only two based on the Scout platform?the standard bike and the smaller-displacement, lower-priced Scout Sixty. Variations of the Scout are overdue, and Indian has just delivered.
Blacked out, low stance, cool styling details. Everything a bobber should be and nothing more.
Say hello to the 2018 Indian Scout Bobber, a dark, stripped-down bike that embraces today?s less-is-more approach to factory customs.
?The Scout Bobber is our most raw and mean machine to date, and the ultimate in the celebration of what motorcycling is about?a powerful en...