New 2024 Indian Scout Bobber vs The Competition! (Harley, Triumph & BMW)

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[triumphthunderbird]

Triumph and Indian are the pick of this bunch for me.

[MrEvhel]

Indian looks like a real cruiser should! Beautiful bike!

[ADSCoachSupportB]

The Indian will destroy the new Harley, v twin engine that has soul and character, the Harley is full of plastic and has a very small tank underneath the seat, the battery is buried behind the radiator and maintenance is not easy, the Indian is better built and is everything we wanted the Harley to be with the previous generation evolution engine which they could of done just like Indian. BMW will appeal to people who want a more modern kind of cruising and Enfield will grab the entry level cost effective 650 with the gap left by the Yamaha vstar and bolt discontinued. This big question is who will continue with this line of bikes? As an owner of a Harley 883 Iron 2017 i plan to return to a smaller more cost effective diverse bike the Triumph x400 the KTM 390 Adventure and the BMW 310 GS

[_ryukyuanhalfie_]

The Triumph & Indian hands down look the best IMO. I previously owned a 2019 Triumph Bobber, I miss that bike so much but sold it do to moving. I'll be picking up an Indian Scout Bobber in the near future because I need the option for a passenger seat.

[domsbits]

Another aspect to add is SOUND. THE BOBBER WINS

[cowmath]

7:35 I’m sorry, did you say $4, 000 for a passenger seat and mount? What the actual phuck

[dandelpozzo]

Ironically, I just sat on the R12 2 hours ago. I've ridden all but the R12, and even owned a Scout. As a shorter rider (5'5" with 29" inseam) I think other shorter riders won't care for the ergonomics of the R12. The seat and frame are quite wide at the stand-over point and the seat digs into my thighs. The width results in my heals being 1.5" off the ground. No flat footing this bike. I can flat foot the other 3 bikes. I would also say the R12 doesn't carry its weight as well as the other 3 bikes. The R12 feels heavier. Also, the upswept exhaust design on the left side of the R12 means no luggage on that side of the bike - very strange design. Also strange is the lack of a fuel gauge. My initial enthusiasm for the R12 has waned before even riding the bike.

[MarkLAdkins]

I have owned the Indian Scout Bobber and I own the Triumph Bobber as well. Both are wonderful bikes...loud and visually appealing. I would say, though, that the Triumph handles much better than the Indian and is a bit less stretched out - thus feeling more balanced. The Indian is a rough bike (literally...it is very rough feeling on the road any my spine agrees), but cool factor is extremely high. Though I do love them both, I would choose the Triumph overall above the Indian. Just my two cents!

[mithrandirthegrey]

The indian just looks the best... Curb appeal is big for me.

[rusianalf]

I like the triumph. I own a sports bike and tired of always cooking up an omelette when I’m stuck in traffic. That lifted seat looks appealing.

[dmorgado]

Great review....nicely done by staying impartial. Of course....Bobbers, by the nature of the class are all about cool factor and styling, not tech. If we wanted tech, that's what the other bike categories are for. In my humble opinion, the styling should be worth 2-3 points for this class. Hence my completely biased opinion....THE BOBBER wins this comparison hands down and that's where I put my Quid or in this case, dollars. Thanks again for a great review!

[frankrobinson]

I'm picking the Indian. But what a comprehensive comparison video. Thanks for a great job.

[UR-manden]

Wow you Brits get spoiled!.. the price for the Triumph is 28203 pound here in Denmark... but the best looking of the them imo

[glowingbunny]

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[bradymcrae]

As a mt09 rider. The only non naked/sport bike cruiser type that appeals to me is the scout bobber & 101

[gpjanke]

Another great video. I would love a video to compare the new Scout to the RE Super Meteor to see if you believe the cost difference is worth what the Indian brings to the table.

[TulioG]

Triumph every time.. bobber Black or the TFC are dream bikes

[morbid.]

indian and triumph bobbs look astonishing...

[chrisjonesbath]

Whatever it is, the R12 isn't a cruiser. It looks too much like a parts bin special to me, even the R1200C had a better cruiser vibe about it. I'm sure it rides great, which for some might be all that is needed, but the Triumph and Indian have the right spin on the cruiser concept. The Harley looks OKish from one side and beyond awful from the other and looks count for a lot.

[leonelbaldovinos]

Got the nightster as first bike what sold me was the service at the HD dealership honestly other dealers was like sit on the bike what do you think??? While HD it was try this models we got lets go for a ride what do you think?