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Our country’s fascination for chunky tyres also helps this one grab attention wherever it goes!
Verdict – If you are a sucker for aesthetics and performance, the Scout Bobber wins the game hands down. It blends the two beautifully and at the same time, adds in quality and exclusivity to the mix. In addition to being high on power, this bobber comes packed with the handling prowess required to extract it. There is something amiss about the ergonomics and ride quality, but that’s pretty much it when we talk about the bike’s shortcomings. Priced at almost Rs. 15 lakhs, the Scout Bobber isn’t even remotely close to be classified as a value-for-money proposition! Considering other motorcycles from the brand, it isn’t overpriced either. However, the feel of riding this one on Indian roads is unparalleled with all the eyeballs glued to the bike as if it is a Batpod! So, if you are willing to forego the impractical nature and questionable after-sales service, owning the Scout Bobber does make some sense for that desirability factor alone.
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Keyslot has been positioned on the left side of the motor near the rider’s thigh, takes some getting used to
What’s Cool
* Looks drop-dead gorgeous with all that attention-to-detail on the outside
* Surefooted handling by bobber motorcycle standards
* Cracker of an engine, compliments the bike’s handling characteristics well
What’s Not So Cool
* Stiff ride quality, coupled with an uneasy riding position
* Both the engine and gearbox refuse to cooperate at higher RPMs
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Every inch of this motorcycle screams ‘Badass’!
2018 Indian Scout Bobber Specifications
* Engine: 1133cc, Liquid-Cooled, Twin-Cylinder, 8-Valves
* Power: 93.8 BHP
* Torque: 97 Nm @ 5600 RPM
* Transmission: 6-speed Manual
* 0-100 km/hr: 4.5 seconds
* Top Speed: 200 km/hr (Est.)
* Fuel Consumption: 22 km/litre (Est.)
* Fuel Type: Petrol
* Suspension: Telescopic Forks (Front), Twin Shock Absorbers (Rear)
* Tyres: 130/90/16 (Front), 150/80/16 (Rear), Tubeless
* Brakes: 298 mm Disc (Front), 298 mm Disc (Rear), ABS
2018 Indian Scout Bobber Dimensions
* Length x Width x Height: 2276 mm x 926 mm x 1154 mm
* Wheelbase: 1562 mm
* Ground Clearance: 123 mm
* Seat Height: 649 mm
* Fuel Tank Capacity: 12.5-litres
* Kerb Weight: 255 kgs
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