Stallion on steroids

The Indian Scout Sixty allows you to tame the roads with considerable ease

When the Indian Scout was launched sometime in 2014 it came with an 1130cc engine and was much in demand because of its low-slung profile, which ensured your feet were well planted on the ground while you were in a stationery position. It is always reassuring, when you know you are controlling the bike, rather than the bike intimidating you with its massive girth and height. 

The Scout Sixty is on the lines of the Scout, except that it is powered by a 999cc, liquid cooled, V Twin engine which makes 78 horses and 88.8Nm of torque. Peak power comes in at 7300rpm, while the peak torque is achieved at 5800rpm. The engine has been mated to a 5-speed transmission with a tall gearing setup. The bike gets going at the slightest of throttle inputs and is smooth in its acceleration. 

The Indian Scout Sixty is one of the finest motorcycles I have ridden so far, and that is simply because it comes across as a well-mannered stallion. You can, in laidback fashion, cruise the highways and thoroughly enjoy the ride. If you want power, that too is available on demand. The rider gets a seat height set at 643mm, while the bikes foot pegs and handlebars have been designed to maintain a very ergonomic balance of comfort and convenience. The engine is extremely linear and gets going with ease. This bike is also light and not bulky like its siblings, weighing in at just 254kgs (kerb). All these elements cater to a very well- balanced and nimble ride. 

The suspension setup on the Scout Sixty is a telescopic fork in the front and a dual shock in the rear. The Scout Sixty rides well over the beaten path and smoothly over tarmac. The 76mm of travel in the rear suspension ensures rider comfort, and if you want to be adventurous, then it has the ability to go beyond and explore areas where roads end. The bike gets a ground clearance of 135mm which is decent and clears big potholes and breakers with ease. The bike rides on broad 130/90 R16 tyres in the front and 150/80 R16 tyres in the rear.

The Scout Sixty gets immense grip thanks to the tyres, and riders can achieve a good lean angle while hugging a corner. While in city traffic, the turning radius does feel a bit disconcerting, but on highways riding this cruiser is a breeze. Indian Scout Sixty has also packed — adequate stopping power on this motorcycle with a single disc in the front and rear. The disc brakes have single piston or double piston calipers that stop the bike. 

   

Apart from fine engineering, the bike has been skilfully crafted, and in terms of design and styling, it looks like a stallion on steroids. The fat tyres look right at home under the beefy fenders, while the bike gets just the right amount of bling. The switch gear is of excellent quality and the bike also gets a host of handy features. The overall fit and finish is good with a lot of emphasis given to the detailing of this motorcycle. The Indian Scout Sixty is available for an ex-showroom New Delhi price of Rs 11.99 lakh which seems to be decent considering the quality and capability of the motorcycle. This hunk of a cruiser motorcycle does have enough to set you forth on a journey filled with great memories and truly liberate your soul on those long fulfilling rides.


Reports: Motown India; www.motownindia.com