Indian Scout Bobber specifications
Indian · Cruiser
Total Motorcycle says light weight and a low seat height of 680 mm give nimble handling, and that a solo bobber-style seat reinforces the minimalist aesthetic without trading comfort and firmly plants riders in control under hard acceleration. The report adds that the 2026 lineup offers technology packages at a wide range of prices, and that traction control gives confident, predictable handling while cruise control improves comfort on long highway rides.
Indian Scout Bobber
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Engine | Liquid Cooled V-Twin (60 degrees) |
| Displacement | 1250cc |
| Bore x stroke | 104x73.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel system | Closed Loop Fuel Injection / 60 mm Bore |
| Transmission | 6-speed, gear drive wet clutch primary |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork, 41mm |
| Rear suspension | Dual Shocks |
| Rear suspension travel | 2.0 in |
| Front brake | Single / 298 mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper |
| Rear brake | Single / 298 mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 1 Piston Caliper |
| Front tire | Pirelli MT60RS 130/90B16 67H on Cast 8-Spoke 16" x 3.5" |
| Rear tire | Pirelli MT60RS 150/80B16 77H on Cast 8-Spoke 16" x 3.5" |
| Seat height | 26.2 in |
| Wet weight (running order) | 542 lb |
| Rake (caster angle) | 29.4° |
| Trail | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.3 in |
| Starting MSRP | $12,999 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Front suspension travel | 4.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 61.5 in |
| Fuel capacity | 3.4 gal |
| Horsepower | 105 HP |
| Peak torque | 82 ft-lbs at 6300 rpm |
| Dry weight | 522 lb |
| Lean angle | 31° |
| Standard equipment | ABS |
| Lights | LED Headlight, tail/brake light, turn signals, license plate light and indicator lights |
| Gauge | Digital Speedometer, Digital Tachometer, Odometer, fuel gauge, compass, ambient temperature, Gear indicator |
| Passenger accommodations | Solo Seat - 2-Up Accessory Options Available |
| Exhaust | 2-into-1 |
What the short rear travel means
The Scout Bobber has only 2.0 in of rear suspension travel, the least of the Scout family, against 3.0 in on the Classic, Sport Scout and Super Scout. Its front fork is a 41 mm telescopic unit with 4.7 in of travel. The bike runs a 130/90B16 Pirelli MT60RS front tire, a 61.5 in wheelbase, a 29.4 degree rake and 4.9 in of trail, and has 4.3 in of ground clearance.
A short-travel rear end gives the low, hunkered look and a firm ride over bumps, so the plush seat matters.
Scout Bobber against the family and rivals
At $12,999 it is the second-cheapest Scout in this comparison, $3,700 below the Scout Classic at $16,699 and $500 below the Sport Scout at $13,499. It weighs 542 lb in running order, 13 lb less than the Classic and 5 lb less than the Sport Scout, and its seat is 26.2 in. Harley's Sportster S costs $15,999 at 502 lb, and Triumph's Bonneville T120 costs $13,995 at 513.7 lb.
Bobber against the Sixty and the Classic
Indian's Scout Bobber shares its engine, gearbox and 61.5 in wheelbase with the Scout Classic and Sixty models, and it differs in its minimalist setup. It costs $12,999 against $16,699 for the Classic and $11,999 for the Scout Sixty Classic, weighs 542 lb against 555 lb and 551 lb, and has a 26.2 in seat against 25.7 in and 25.7 in. Its 2.0 in of rear travel is 1.0 in less than the others.
A rider who wants a Scout for its looks and price will find the Bobber a middle choice, and one who wants comfort on rough roads should look at the Classic.
Tires, wheels and geometry
The single 298 mm front rotor with a two-piston caliper matches the Sport Scout's and is the same brake Rider Magazine calls short of the bike's performance.
Against the other Scouts
The Scout Bobber is the cheapest 1,250cc Scout at $12,999, $500 below the Sport Scout and $4,000 below the Super Scout at $16,999. It weighs 542 lb, 5 lb less than the Sport Scout and 47 lb less than the Super Scout, and its 26.2 in seat is 0.5 in above the Sport Scout's.
It shares the 3.4 gal tank and the low 4.3 in ground clearance, so it is a short-range town and back-road machine rather than a tourer.
Scout Bobber against the Sportster S and Bonneville T120
Indian Scout Bobber — specification referenceHarley-Davidson Sportster S; 76.4 cu in; 502 lb; 28.9 in; $15,999.
2026 Indian Scout Bobber questions
How much power does the Indian Scout Bobber make?
Indian rates the 1,250cc liquid-cooled V-twin at 105 hp and 82 lb-ft, with a six-speed gear-drive transmission and a 3.4 gal tank.
How much rear suspension travel does the Scout Bobber have?
Indian lists 2.0 in of rear travel, less than the 3.0 in on other Scouts, with a 41 mm fork giving 4.7 in at the front.
The Indian Scout Bobber is Indian's 1,250cc Scout Bobber, a liquid-cooled 60-degree V-twin rated at 105 hp and 82 lb-ft with a six-speed gear-drive transmission. Indian sells it as the stripped-back Scout, sharing its engine with the other 1,250cc Scouts.
The Scout Bobber rolls on a 130/90B16 Pirelli MT60RS front tire on a cast eight-spoke 16-inch wheel, where the Sport Scout and 101 Scout use a 19-inch front wheel. The smaller wheel and the 29.4 degree rake give a slightly slower, more relaxed steering feel, and the 4.9 in of trail is 0.1 in more than the Classic's. Ground clearance is 4.3 in, the lowest in the family, so pegs drag early.
The single 298 mm front rotor with a two-piston caliper matches the Sport Scout's and is the same brake Rider Magazine calls short of the bike's performance.
The Bobber's stance and the cost of changing it
A Scout Bobber should be evaluated as the low, stripped-back member of the 1250 Scout choices. Its 26.2-inch seat is not the same saddle arrangement as the Super Scout's 26.8-inch figure. Sit on the actual bike before assuming that lower means more comfortable. Seat shape, the reach to the grips and the way the rider's legs meet the controls all remain part of the decision.
The stock tire descriptions specify Pirelli MT60RS sizes on cast eight-spoke wheels. Those descriptions matter when a seller advertises custom wheels or a different rear tire. Ask which parts were changed and whether the replacement sizes follow the manufacturer's instructions. A modification can change the parked appearance without preserving the steering feel of the factory machine.
At the listed $12,999, the Bobber is $4,000 below the Super Scout's $16,999 starting price. That comparison does not mean that adding four thousand dollars of accessories would reproduce the Super Scout. Decide whether the buyer wants the Bobber's minimal equipment or the other model's touring arrangement, then price the complete intended setup. Keep the original seat, wheel and suspension details with the service record if the motorcycle has been altered.