INDIANSCOUT SIXTY
PRICE: $15,995 (plus on-road charges)
WARRANTY:Two years,
unlimited distance
SERVICING INTERVALS: Every
8000km or 12 months
ENGINE: Liquid-cooledV-twin cylinder,
4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
BORE x STROKE: 93 x 74mm
DISPLACEMENT: 999cc
COMPRESSION: 11.0:1
POWER: 58.2kW
TORQUE: 88.8Nm @ 5800rpm
TRANSMISSION: 5-speed, wet
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SUSPENSION: Front, 41mm telescopic
fork, non-adjustable, travel 120mm.
Rear, dual-shock, adjustable
preload, travel 76mm.
DIMENSIONS: Seat height 643mm,
weight 255kg (wet), fuel capacity 12.5
litres, wheelbase 1562mm
TYRES: Front, 130/90/16.
Rear, 150/80/16
FRAME: Cast aluminium
BRAKES: Front, 298mm disc with
dual-piston ABS caliper. Rear, 298mm
disc, single-piston ABS caliper.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: N/A
THEORETICAL RANGE: N/A
COLOURS:Thunder black, Pearl white,
Indian Motorcycle redVERDICT: SIXTY’S AWINNERSPECS
are the same motorcycle, sharing frame,
suspension and braking components,
except for the engine capacity and
gearbox. There are also some cosmetic
details that separate the two models.
The Sixty has a blacked out engine,
versus the chrome cam covers of the
Scout. The handlebar and the headlight
are another distinction between the two
models – blacked out on the Sixty for a
more understated look.
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brand. It’s an urban stylemaster, just
with a smoother, linear acceleration
band, rather than the intense power of
the full blown Scout. And there is the
5-speed gearbox rather than the 6-speed
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ratios tucked away in the gearbox make
the Sixty easier to manage in an urban
environment for any level of experience.
There are a couple of extra differences
between both models; the Sixty has a
black seat, wheels, frame and swingarm.
These are all cosmetic differences
designed to set the Sixty apart from
the Scout.
Handling and manoeuvrability
continue to be easy to manage thanks to
the low centre of gravity. Combine that
with the low 643mm seat, and the Sixty
can be managed by riders of any size.
Here’s a tip: taller riders might like to
move the pegs forward a little.
The Scout Sixty is ripe for customising,
with many accessories available to
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create a new silhouette, and plenty of
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the rider, including seats, handlebars
and footpeg relocators, while additional
accessories such as saddlebags will allow
you to get away from the hustle and
bustle to really enjoy the relaxed nature
of the Sixty.
The Indian Scout Sixty is a relaxed
rider’s dream. I reckon you should ride
both the Scout and Scout Sixty back-to-
back as I have done to see which one
takes your fancy. If you’re an inner city
dweller who maybe occasionally hits the
long and winding road, I reckon you’ll
go the Sixty.
Try not to smile too
hard, Stuart!