- Indian Motorcycles telah mengumumkan rangkaian Scout mereka bagi tahun 2019.
- Kemaskini terbaru termasuklah pilihan warna dan aksesori.
- Model Scout, Scout Sixty, dan Scout Bobber pasti dapat menyaingi pasaran dengan kemaskini terbaru ini.
Indian Motorcycles have announced their updated best-selling Indian Scout range for 2019.
First and foremost, ABS (anti-lock braking system) is available for every model apart from the black Scout Sixty, Scout and Scout Bobber. Buyers of the Thunder Black colour version may opt for ABS or non-ABS. The Scout and Scout Bobber will also feature a USB charging port, located next to the speedometer for easy access to smart devices or GPS.
If already own the current version of the Scout, fret not, as Indian Motorcycles provides the USB Charging Port Kit which could be retrofitted to the 2015 to 2018 Scout or Scout Bobber and 2016 – 2019 Scout Sixty.
The 100-bhp, 69 cubic inch (1130cc), liquid-cooled V-Twin will now equip the Scout in Thunder Black, Deep Water Metallic, Metallic Jade, Indian Motorcycle Red over Thunder Black, and Willow Green over Ivory Cream colour options.
The 60 cubic inch (983cc), liquid-cooled V-Twin is blacked-out and will equip the Scout Sixty in Thunder Black, White Smoke, Ruby Metallic and Star Silver of Thunderblack colours.
Indian Motorcycles also offers a comprehensive accessories line-up. In the Scout touring accessories side, there are bags, passenger seats, windscreens. For upgrading the Scout’s performance, there are Fox Shocks, Stage 1 slip-on exhaust and air intake. There are also accessories to customize the Scout to reflect the rider’s personality such as seats, handlebars, foot controls and so forth.
The 2019 Indian Scouts will be released first in the US before making their way to the rest of the world.
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Jika ditanyakan tentang American Cruiser, jarang akan kita dengar jenama Indian yang pertama sekali disebut oleh peminat. Walaupun jenama ini antara yang tertua di dunia dan salah satu antara pengilang dengan sejarah semegah Harley-Davidson, ia pernah lenyap dari tanah air kita, sehinggalah ia muncul kembali atas jasa pengimport dan pengedar, Naza.
Ask anyone about the first American cruiser that comes to mind and Indian will likely not be the first image in their heads. Though the brand is amongst the oldest in the world and one of a few with a history as colourful as Harley-Davidson, but the brand had all but disappeared off the Malaysian radar, until it re-emerged locally a few years ago thanks to importer and distributor, Naza.
Indian makes great motorcycles. They have perfected the cruiser recipe with a touch of smoothness, style and power. Take this Indian Scout for example, it was designed to take on the Harley-Davidson Sportster and others in its class, and it does a stylishly good job too. Though whether or not it does a better job than the Sportster is still debatable.
It has the right design and the right size for a bobber-ish cruiser. It also has the old school wheel size and style. And unlike some manufacturers that try too hard to take on Harley-Davidson, does not over do the chrome and bling. The latter being a really good thing, lets leave the chrome and bling to the big boys with their Road Glides and Chief Specials.
It looks about the same size as a Sportster 1200 but has a 32mm longer wheelbase, has a 83mm shorter seat, is slightly taller with 30mm more ground clearance and is 14 kg’s lighter than the 2016 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200.
It roughly rides about the same as a Sportster 1200 does too, and this comes from a owner of a 2014 Sportster 48. It may be shorter, lighter and yadi yadi yada, but Sportster owners will feel right at home on the Scout – it is familiar territory.
The footpegs are forward set and the seat, though gorgeous to look at in all its brown leather glory, isn’t particularly comfortable and gives a sore bum after about 100km. But it scores top points in visual appeal, and truly complements the bike’s gun metal grey colour.
To steal customers away from Harley-Davidson, Indian had to make a better bike, and that almost always starts with a grand engine, and boy what a grand engine it has.
The engine is a 1,130cc, liquid cooled v-twin that gives out 100hp and 97.7Nm of torque from 5,900rpm. Though slightly smaller than the 1,202cc engine of the Harley-Davidson, the Scout has just a little more torque (H-D does not disclose horsepower figures), but because the H-D offers all of its torque from just 3,500rpm, it feels more powerful. The Scout however has a lower lean angle of 31 degrees while the H-D only does 26 degrees. Naturally the Scout feels sportier than the Sportster, which feels more like a cruiser than the Scout.
And so, the bike from Spirit Lake, though quite a nice bike to ride, did not impress me all that much though. It was too small for my size and though my 48 is about the same size, I am in love with the raw character of the Harley, and speaking of engines, keeping the Indian at a constant boiling point can be a little tiring for a cruiser, low end torque is always King.
Generally, I liked the fit and finish of the Scout as it has a mix of Americana with the quality of a Japanese bike, but at RM114,800, it is quite pricey. It will be tough making a case for the Scout at the local mamak table when everyone else asks why you would rather buy a Scout over, say, a Sportster 1200, or even a BMW RnineT. All the best justifying that.
But if you want a cruiser but not a Harley-Davidson and want some heritage to boast about during weekend rides, the Indian Scout is the bike you want. Pricey it might be, but it has all of the appeal of a Harley-Davidson plus a livelier engine if you are the type that likes to work for your pleasure. There is also lots of metal parts and bullish power.
It is also an easy bike for beginners to start on as well, but hey, don’t just take my word for it, Naza has a Scout for you to test ride, so give them a call at 0162293123 if you want to give it a try. And don’t worry about the softish exhaust note, there is nothing aftermarket pipes can’t fix.
Find out more about this bike and other Indian motorcycles here!
Indian Motorcycles 2016 models were announced last week by the American manufacturer. Similar to rivals Victory, Indian Motorcycles’ 2016 model updates go only as far as cosmetics and new colours. However, all models in the range can be now equipped with EU certified accessory Remus exhaust pipes.
2016 Scout
With its compact design, low 643mm seat height and ABS as standard, the Indian Scout boasts a liquid-cooled 1133cc V-twin engine, with 100b on tap. For 2016 the Scout comes in five colours. Wildfire Red(new), Thunder Black, Thunder Black Smoke, Silver Smoke, Indian Motorcycle Red.
2016 Chief
Riders can now opt for the Chief Classic (cruiser) with its classic looks, much cleaner now following some re-work carried out for 2016: solo vinyl seat, black switches, single headlight and cast aluminium wheels. It now also only comes in one colour; Pearl White.
Next there’s the Chief Vintage (bagger) with its beautiful fringed leather saddlebags and seats, and quick-release windshield (all as standard) making this the option for those who plan to ride on extended road trips. Four colours are available with one of these being new for 2016.
The Chieftain (bagger) has a large fairing with a power-adjustable windscreen (to offer superb cruising comfort), genuine leather seats and hard saddlebags with remote central-locking. It’s available in four colours in 2016 with two of these new.
Finally there’s the Chief Dark Horse, which is matte black from end-to-end with only a few flashes of chrome (accessories are available to fully blacked it out).
2016 Roadmaster
The Roadmaster is all about comfort for long distance cruising, and will be available in five colour options with three of them being new.
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