Latest News
- Aprilia Tuareg 660 Launched In India At Rs 18.85 Lakh – New Features & More
- ISRO Innovates with Lightweight Carbon Nozzle to Boost Rocket Efficiency
- Exploring Iceland By Car: 8 Unforgettable Routes Through The Land of Fire and Ice
- India Sets Sights on Domestic Bullet Train Production, Aiming for High-Speed Revolution
- Traffic Incoming! Hebbal Flyover's Up-Ramp In Bengaluru Closed To Vehicles Except Two-Wheelers
- AC Schnitzer Boosted BMW X5 Is Powerful & Subtle At The Same Time
- MG Gloster Sets New Standards With Zero Maintenance Ownership Experience Program
- Yamaha Aerox 155 Version S Launched In India At Rs 1.51 Lakh
- Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Edition Launched In India At Rs 17.70 Lakh
- Aprilia Lineup Updated In India – John Abraham Becomes New Brand Ambassador
Review: Indian Scout Sixty — 60 Hours Of Scouting
Indian Scout Sixty First Ride Review. Is the Indian Scout Sixty the perfect cruiser for Indian roads.
I'm not a big fan of cruisers and wasn't particularly excited about scouting the Indian Scout Sixty. Still, the mighty Indian had arrived, whilst the Indian in me continued on the path of dislike.
It could be that my love for 2-strokes has left me blinded to all others, never allowing me to look beyond the realm of 2-stroke goodness. This realisation had me wondering, have I ignored reviewing new-age motorcycles? Is this my loss or just plain ignorance?
More importantly, was this going to change? Would the Indian Scout Sixty bring about a positive outlook toward cruisers?
At
first
sight
As
a
joke
between
friends,
I
often
drew
parallels
between
cruisers
and
the
Yak.
Yet,
rather
unexpectedly,
sitting
on
this
motorcycle,
I
felt
the
inner
child
come
alive
again!
I
was
on
the
move
and
speedily
took
a
liking
to
the
Scout
Sixty's
lightness
and
stability.
The lightness and low 642mm seat height readily instil confidence. The Scout Sixty has an upright relaxed riding position with proper leg extension, which is comfortable for a 5-foot-10 rider like me.
However, the ride layout can be a pretty far forward stretch for shorter riders as the pegs are too forward and the handle bar too wide. Overall, the ride layout allows you to plant your feet flat on the ground whenever you want without leaving the saddle.
Taking
route
The
inner
child
was
as
restless
as
can
be.
Without
wasting
any
more
time,
the
Sixty
was
fueled
up
and
off
we
went,
to
Horsley
Hills.
Situated
in
Madanapalle,
Taluk
of
Chittoor
district
(Andhra
Pradesh),
Horsley
Hills
stands
at
an
altitude
of
1,265
meters
above
sea
level.
This
picturesque
hamlet
is
located
at
a
distance
of
150km
from
the
city
of
Bangalore
and
274km
from
Chennai.
We kicked off our ride from Bangalore, at first encountering enjoyable straight stretches. Some distance later, came plenty of curvy roads, where we dragged the Sixty's foot pegs as we approached the hills.
Flex
your
engine
The
Indian
Scout
Sixty's
character
grew
on
me.
Especially,
the
999cc
Liquid
Cooled
V-Twin
engine's
smoothness
and
free
revving
nature,
which
encourages
you
to
twist
the
throttle
harder.
The Indian Scout Sixty is based on the existing 1133cc Indian Scout model. The engine on the Scout Sixty is downsized to 999cc which generates 78bhp and 88.8Nm of torque. What is the contrast, you ask? Big brother Scout makes 100bhp and 97.7Nm of torque in comparison.
After many straight line and cornering tests (maximum lean angle 31°), the Indian Scout Sixty started to gain my respect. Despite the limited rear suspension travel, the Sixty delivers a well-suspended ride with reliable stopping power. However, be careful while making quick right turns, the exhausts pipes will attempt to eject you from the saddle.
The 999cc engine mated with a five-speed gearbox and ride-by-wire fuel-injection system makes good torque at just 2000rpm and runs smooth until 120kph. Cross that needle and a little vibration creeps into the crips. This is surely not perfect.
Wait for it and a sudden surge in power from 5500 to 8100-rpm redline in 4th gear, and an underdamped suspension setup, throws the Sixty offline while attacking sharp-edged mid-corners.
Additionally, the 16-inch front tire provides a vague and floaty feel, a gentle reminder - this is not a laid-back cruiser - and will appeal to your bad boy riding style keeping you wide-awake while pushing hard.
Check
sheet
me
out!
- Price: INR 14 lakh on-road
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 12.5 litres
- Mileage: 15kpl (estimated)
- Fuel Tank Range: 200km (estimated)
- Power/ torque: 78bhp @ 7300rpm/ 88.8Nm @ 5800rpm
- Top speed: 180kph (estimated)
In
the
end
The
Scout
Sixty
goes
about
cruising
in
a
civilised
manner.
And
for
a
two-stroke,
sports
bike
snob
like
me,
the
Indian
Scout
Sixty
did
jolt
my
ego.
For now, when it comes to cruiser motorcycles, we can only think off Har'D'ley one brand buyers go to the most. However, if you like to standout from the crowd and pride yourself as a cruising Sultan, the Indian Scout Sixty is an ace choice.
Jobo
Kuruvilla
Thinks!
Be
it
distance,
casual
or
bad
boy
riding,
the
Indian
Scout
Sixty
will
appeal
to
a
wide
array
of
riding
styles.
Safe
to
say,
the
Indian
Scout
Sixty
has
changed
my
opinion
about
cruisers.
Did you know?
Indian Scout Sixty Name:The ‘Sixty' in Indian Scout is the American way of expressing the engine's capacity as 60 cubic inches rather than 999cc.Indian Motorcycles:Formerly known as the Hendee Manufacturing Company in 1887, the company began manufacturing bicycles that carried brand names such as Silver King, Silver Queen, and American Indian. They established the first factory in 1901 to manufacture gasoline engine-powered bicycles to pace bicycle races. The company's name was shortened to "Indian", becoming the primary brand name in 1928.
Owned By: Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company went bankrupt and ceased operations in 1953. Various organisations tried to revive the brand with limited success. In 2011, Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, off-road vehicles (ORVs) and small electric-powered vehicles acquired Indian Motorcycle. In 2014, Polaris India launched the Indian Motorcycle brand in India.
Indian Motorcycle and Royal Enfield: After Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company ceased operations in 1953, Brockhouse Engineering purchased the rights to the Indian Motorcycle name in 1955, and sold imported Royal Enfield models branded as Indian Motorcycle models until 1960.
And with that, stop shouting and start scouting!