The analogue dash has an odometer with
digital tachometer and shows information for
temperature, trip and a low fuel light. Low fuel
lights bug me a bit, I’d much rather have a proper
fuel gauge that does allow for more informed trip
planning. There’s also a now almost mandatory
USB port for phone/accessory charging.
Overall, the Indian Scout is a very attractive,
well-built and accomplished cruiser. For the
rider who’s looking to escape for a few quiet
hours, or days, and leisurely absorb all our
beautiful country has to offer in style, then the
Indian Scout could very well be the machine
for you.
SECOND OPINION - NOEL PRIESTLEY
Black and Tan go well together – and in this
instance suit the look of this 2019 version of the
58 KIWI RIDER
Indian Scout mighty fine. And after clocking up a
coupla’ hundy on the Scout over several rides on
some urban streets and fine backroads, that tan
saddle passes muster in the comfort stakes – at
least for 50-60km stints. I suspect longer rides
might be a different matter as the seating position
is fixed and there’s no moving forward or back to
counter discomfort.
The passenger perch looks more suited to local
blasts as well but, hey, the Scout’s not a long-haul
tourer, it’s a cruiser, and designed for shorter haul
weekend fun. It’ll also commute just fine and is
actually quite easy to manoeuvre through traffic.
While it’s long, as most cruisers are, it’s narrow
in the mid-drift thanks to its inline V-twin. The
1133cc lumpl is relatively quiet on start-up with a
bit more V-twin song to be had when pushing on
but, if desired, could I’m sure be given a few