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Indian Scout Sixty


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Indian Scout Sixty First Ride Review
Indian Scout Sixty First Ride Review
Indian Scout Sixty First Ride Review
Indian Scout Sixty First Ride Review
Indian Scout Sixty First Ride Review
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₹ 12,09,228
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Scout Sixty Key Highlights

Engine Capacity999 cc
Transmission5 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight246 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity12.5 litres
Seat Height643 mm
Max Power76.9 bhp

Indian Scout Sixty Summary

The Indian Scout Sixty is the most affordable motorcycle in the manufacturer’s line up. The motorcycle has been introduced to directly take on the Harley-Davidson Sportster range. This motorcycle is also targeted towards enthusiasts looking to get into the Indian brand or into cruisers motorcycles.

The 1134cc engine from the Scout has been re-bored for smaller pistons and the new 999cc V-twin petrol mill develops 78bhp of power and 88Nm of torque at 5600rpm. Apart from the engine, there is hardly any difference between the Indian Scout and the Indian Scout Sixty except for the paint finishes and a five-speed gearbox instead of a six-speed unit.

The braking is taken care off by single 298mm discs both front and rear. The cruiser gets a two-piston calliper up front and a single-piston calliper in the rear. The Scout Sixty rides low with a seat height of only 642mm from the ground and runs on the same cycle parts as the Scout.

The cruiser comes only as a single-seater with a dual seat option available as an official accessory. The Scout Sixty is being offered in three colours – black, red and white.

Indian Scout Sixty Review

  • Good Things

    • Punchy acceleration due to high torque
    • Great handling and stability around corners
    • Ride quality is plush at low speeds
  • Could be Better

    • Gear shifts are clunky
    • Clutch operation requires effort
    • It is high on maintenance

BikeWale's Take

The Indian Scout Sixty has a massive road presence while it is also easy to ride in traffic and stable around corners, thanks to its well-balance geometry. Spending long hours may not be very comfortable on the bike but the enormous torque makes riding the Scout Sixty on open roads a seamless experience. 

Indian Scout Sixty Expert Opinion

The new Indian Scout Sixty is the cheaper, lesser powerful, smaller-engined variant of what has so far been the American bike maker’s most affordable offering, the Scout. So, yes, the Scout Sixty is now Indian’s cheapest offering, but to call it cheap would be wrong. It is priced at a little over Rs 15 lakh on the road in Mumbai. And when you walk up to it, look at it carefully and work the controls, you instantly know, this is a bike that’s well engineered, well finished and well put together.

What is it?

The new Indian Scout Sixty is the cheaper, lesser powerful, smaller-engined variant of what has so far been the American bike maker’s most affordable offering, the Scout. So, yes, the Scout Sixty is now Indian’s cheapest offering, but to call it cheap would be wrong.

It is priced at a little over Rs 15 lakh on the road in Mumbai. And when you walk up to it, look at it carefully and work the controls, you instantly know, this is a bike that’s well engineered, well finished and well put together.

And that’s because compared to the Scout, very little has changed on the Sixty. It still uses the same frame; the same cycle parts down to the brakes and tyres; and the same body parts, controls and paint quality as the Scout. The only thing different is the reduced cylinder bore, a 5-speed gearbox instead of a 6-speed unit, and a hint of weight loss; the Sixty is two kilos lighter.

How does it ride?

On the road though – especially within our cities – you’d need the heightened senses of Spiderman to tell the difference between the Scout and Sixty. Agreed, there’s almost a 150cc difference in capacity between the two, and the Sixty is over 20bhp down on power. But, with less than 10Nm difference in the peak torque output and almost similar low and mid range punch, the Sixty feels just as gutsy and overflowing with torque as the Scout. And with it, is as much fun to filter through traffic and overtake with.

What’s more, the Sixty even with its long wheelbase and lazy steering geometry is surprisingly flickable and well balanced at slow speeds. And once you start rolling, the motorcycle seems to lose half of its near 250kg weight almost instantly. When it comes to cruisers or big bikes in general with poor turning radii, the Sixty, we believe, is by far the easiest to manoeuvre, even around U-turns.

It also has a light, progressive and linear throttle response. Add to it the low seat height, an easy to reach handlebar and light steering, and you have a big, brawny bike that doesn’t require a club bouncer’s physique to wrestle around. Two things, however, do require effort. The clutch is heavy enough to leave you with an aching wrist and the gearshifts are clunky; the latter require brute force to go up and down the gearbox. And like most liquid cooled big capacity engines, the Scout Sixty’s 1000cc V Twin also gets hot when battling peak hour traffic.

On the highway however, the Sixty is many things. Want to take things easy? Then just short shift to 5th and you can rake in many a miles just cruising effortlessly at 100kmph with hardly a sound or vibration from the Sixty. The Indian is equally effortless to overtake with. Just roll the throttle to the stops from 100kmph in 5th and if you are looking far ahead into the horizon, you’d be doing close to 180kmph without breaking into a sweat. Only, the windblast might be a bit of a bother at this point.

But, it is the way the Scout Sixty handles, that’s most impressive. It is exactly like the Scout. So, the Sixty too loves fast flowing corners. It too dives into corners as if it were a much smaller and lighter bike. And it too has decent cornering clearance; at least around long sweepers. To boot, unlike most cruisers that feel lazy, bendy and disconnected around a series of corners, the Sixty feels alive, sharp (relatively) and way more sorted and stable compared to its brethren. 

Anything else I should know?

The Scout Sixty isn’t the most comfortable cruiser on the market, though. The single seat works well on short trips but spend over an hour in the saddle and you’ll start wishing for a chai-stop. The ride quality is a mixed bag too. The telescopic forks up front and regular twin coil-over dampers at the rear don’t have much travel. These are also setup on the softer side giving the Sixty a plush ride at speeds of under 50kmph and over mildly broken or uneven surfaces.

But once the surface gets worse – the bumps get higher, the potholes get deeper and the road undulations amplitude rise – the Sixty finds itself struggling. The front does a mild head shake every time it encounters a series of bumps; the rear-end springs up uncomfortably exiting troughs; and the Sixty loves tramlining at the slightest change in road camber including those unwanted ones caused by hasty road repairs.

Meanwhile for those who like to bling up their ride, the Sixty also comes with some factory-designed accessories. These include saddlebags and sissy bars like the ones you see on this press bike. In addition, one can also opt for different wheel, seat and handlebar styles, and decorative items like grips and some chromed out bits.

Should I buy one?

If I were in the market for a cruiser, I’d buy it. No question. The Indian Scout Sixty has traditional cruiser traits – the laid back seating, some bits of chrome, a decent pose value and clunky gear shifts. But, what I like more is that the Sixty has some modern touches that make it more desirable. The liquid cooled engine is quiet and vibe-free (only till around the 4000rpm mark, mind); the chassis and the cycle parts come together to make a dynamically able package (I would have liked better brakes, nonetheless); and it is beautifully built and finished. So, like I said, yes, if I were in the market for a cruiser and the Scout was a stretch, I’d buy the Sixty.

Where does it fit in?

As with the Scout, the only bike that truly compares with the Scout Sixty is the Harley-Davidson Fat Bob given that both belong to the same V-twin, belt driven, cruiser genre. But, compared to the Bob, the Sixty lags behind in the numbers game. It is lesser priced, has lesser engine capacity, lesser torque rating, and lesser weight. For similar money – if you aren’t completely sold on the cruiser talk and are in fact looking at something that’s just easy to mount and ride – you could look also at the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 and the Suzuki GSX-S1000F. Both are great at touring; come with some handy electronics; and though these aren’t as easy to swing a leg over as the Sixty, the Kawasaki and Suzuki are definitely way more fun when it’s time to stick that knee out.

Gear Check

1- Arai Vector helmet: Vector might be Arai’s entry-level helmet but it still has top notch fit, quality and safety. Wish it had a removal headliner though.

Price: Rs 30,000

2- Sena 20S Bluetooth set: Sena’s top of the line 20S is a one-stop solution for all one’s music and communication needs. It is expensive but I love it.

Price: Rs 20,000

3- Komine Vintage Mesh jacket: This Komine jacket has seen its share of crashes and it continues to soldier on. It also provides excellent protection and airflow.

Price: Rs 15,000

4- Ixon RS Circuit HP gloves: Not the best full-gauntlet gloves I have used but the Ixons do a fair job be it comfort or protection.

Price: Rs 8,000

5- Alpinestars AST pants: ASTs offer good fit and protection. But these are mostly rain pants and can get hot under the sun. It doesn’t get enough pockets either.

Price: Rs 12,500

6- Forma Adventure boots: Forma has got the touring, commuting and some bit of off-roading handiness bang on with the Adventure boots. I like them.

Price: Rs 16,000

Photography by Kapil Angane

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Scout Sixty Specifications & Features

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      Specifications

      • Power & Performance

        • Displacement
          999 cc
        • Max Power
          76.9 bhp
        • Max Torque
          88.8 Nm @ 5800 rpm
        • Mileage - Owner Reported
          -
        • Riding Range
          -
        • Top Speed
          -
        • Riding Modes
          -
        • Transmission
          5 Speed Manual
        • Transmission Type
          Belt Drive
        • Gear Shifting Pattern
          -
        • Cylinders
          2
        • Bore
          93 mm
        • Stroke
          73 mm
        • Valves Per Cylinder
          4
        • Compression Ratio
          11.0:1
        • Ignition
          -
        • Spark Plugs
          -
        • Cooling System
          Liquid Cooled
        • Clutch
          -
        • Fuel Delivery System
          -
        • Fuel Tank Capacity
          12.5 litres
        • Reserve Fuel Capacity
          -
        • Emission Standard
          BS4
        • Fuel Type
          Petrol
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      • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

        • Front Suspension
          Telescopic
        • Rear Suspension
          Dual Shocks
        • Braking System
          Dual Channel ABS
        • Front Brake Type
          Disc
        • Front Brake Size
          298 mm
        • Rear Brake Type
          Disc
        • Rear Brake Size
          298 mm
        • Calliper Type
          -
        • Wheel Type
          Alloy
        • Front Wheel Size
          16 inch
        • Rear Wheel Size
          16 inch
        • Front Tyre Size
          130/90-16 72H
        • Rear Tyre Size
          150/80-16 71H
        • Tyre Type
          Tubeless
        • Radial Tyres
          Yes
        • Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
          -
        • Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
          -
        • Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
          -
        • Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
          -
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      • Dimensions & Chassis

        • Kerb Weight
          246 kg
        • Seat Height
          643 mm
        • Ground Clearance
          135 mm
        • Overall Length
          2311 mm
        • Overall Width
          880 mm
        • Overall Height
          1207 mm
        • Wheelbase
          1562 mm
        • Chassis Type
          -
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      • Manufacturer Warranty

        • Standard Warranty
          -
        • Standard Warranty
          -

      Features

        • Touch Screen Display
          -
        • Instrument Console
          -
        • Odometer
          Digital
        • Speedometer
          Digital
        • Fuel Guage
          Yes
        • Digital Fuel Guage
          Yes
        • Hazard Warning Indicator
          -
        • Average Speed Indicator
          -
        • OTA Updates
          -
        • Call/SMS Alerts
          -
        • Geo Fencing
          -
        • Distance to Empty Indicator
          -
        • Tachometer
          Digital
        • Stand Alarm
          Yes
        • No. of Tripmeters
          2
        • Tripmeter Type
          Digital
        • Gear Indicator
          -
        • Low Fuel Indicator
          Yes
        • Low Oil Indicator
          Yes
        • Low Battery Indicator
          Yes
        • Clock
          Yes
        • Service Reminder Indicator
          -
        • Battery
          Maintenance Free
        • Front Storage Box
          -
        • Under Seat Storage
          -
        • Mobile App Connectivity
          -
        • DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
          -
        • AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
          -
        • Shift Light
          Yes
        • Headlight Type
          -
        • Brake/Tail Light
          -
        • Turn Signal
          -
        • Pass Light
          Yes
        • GPS & Navigation
          -
        • USB Charging Port
          -
        • Riding Modes Switch
          -
        • Traction Control
          -
        • Cruise Control
          -
        • Hazard Warning Switch
          -
        • Start Type
          Electric Start
        • Killswitch
          Yes
        • Stepped Seat
          No
        • Pillion Backrest
          No
        • Pillion Grabrail
          No
        • Pillion Seat
          No
        • Pillion Footrest
          No
        • Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
          -
        • Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
          -
        • Additional Features
          -
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