ROAD NEWS
LEANER, NOT MEANER SCOUT BOBBER DEBUTS
I
ndian Motorcycle has announced a new entry
to the Scout family with the unveiling of the
2020 Scout Bobber Sixty.
Just like the Scout Sixty we have seen here
previously, the Scout Bobber Sixty is powered
by a 999cc version of the brand’s 1133cc V-twin
making 78hp.
The Bobber Sixty, naturally, takes its styling cues
from the more powerful Bobber with a blacked-
out aluminium frame and chopped mudguards,
yet has a few features that let onlookers know
its not quite the full-bore Scout Bobber.
Unlike the full-bore model, the Bobber Sixty
does without the former’s headlight nacelle
and bar-end mounted mirrors and features its
own unique five-spoke wheel design.
However, don’t expect to see the smaller
Bobber in Kiwi dealerships anytime soon.
While the NZ market did previously feature the
Scout Sixty, it wasn’t exactly a hit as its smaller
capacity engine and marginally lower price point
didn’t attract Kiwi riders, with many, opting for
the full-power machines which are priced from
$19,995 instead. Hence it was dropped from the
Kiwi lineup in 2017.
New Zealand distributors for Indian Motorcycle,
Polaris Industries, confirmed to Kiwi Rider that
the new Bobber Sixty will not be brought in to
the Australasian marketplace. However, if riders
are interested in the 999cc Bobber they can
special order their own through local Indian
Motorcycle dealers.
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