Motorcycle specifications Indian 1133 Scout Bobber 2021 A scout from the shadows

Apart from a new color scheme and a reduced color palette, no changes are reported for the Scout Bobber 2021. The last improvement dates back to 2019, when the Indian received a USB port next to the speedometer. Minimal, certainly, but the kind of small detail that makes all the difference for a generation so increasingly connected that they first check to see if the iPhone charger is in the backpack before thinking about charging their water bottle and victuals. Standard since 2019, this USB charger kit is also available as an option for owners of a 2018 model who would like to upgrade their Bobber.

"I've got an Indian". When a biker announces this, several reactions come to mind. Either they think you've got an old banger from between the wars, or they think you're a fan of the American beauty behind the handlebars of a big ship full of legend.
Except here, we're playing the rebel. All you have to do is specify:"This is a Scout, the Bobber version."
And that's all there is to it!

Because Indian has decided to shake up its sector. And for fans of sensations and stripped-down motorcycles, the bobber is the machine that best lends itself to the exercise.
The Scout was the natural candidate in Springfield's range to wear out the office. Its modern, warm Iroquois engine is just waiting to stretch the frame and the biker with its 94 horsepower. But first of all, it has to look uncluttered; that's the rule of thumb. So Indian brought out the tomahawk to give the rear mudguard a good whack. Almost half of it was cleared. The front fender seems to have been cut with a minimalist protrusion. A headlamp cowling gives this Scout Bobber a more menacing appearance, while Street Tracker handlebars and footpegs moved 38 mm to the rear give a more aggressive riding position.
The exhaust duo is covered in black, with ventilated pipe covers. The overall line has been lowered, thanks to a revised rear suspension; the front benefits from a new cartridge fork.

Rebellious, almost wild. The Indian Scout Bobber provokes the roads with its studded tires (Pirelli MT60RS since 2020), mounted on specially designed rims. These are dark, occult wheels, like some of the night-time elements on this bad-boy version. The bottom of the speedometer, the mirrors and the indicators are all there. On the other hand, a good grind on the cylinder heads brings out the metal in the retina. Finally, the Bobber emphasizes its identity with a two-tone seat and a new Indian logo on the sides of the tank.
This Scout tends towards minimalism, a note of style that appeals in neighborhoods where only the authority of the piston rules.
"I've got a Scout Bobber! This time, it's the taste of metal and hot rubber in the mouth that expresses itself.

By Sébastien Amalfitano

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