Following Indian Motorcycle’s total overhaul of the Scout range earlier this year, America’s first motorcycle company has just announced the return of the Indian Scout Sixty to its stable. Indian’s beginner-friendly cruiser has been out of circulation for four years, but it’s finally back. And, like the Scout, it returns with a new engine and a new tubular steel frame.
If you’re not familiar with the Sixty’s backstory, it was introduced in 2015 as a more accessible version of the Scout, with a lower price tag and a smaller engine. The new Indian Scout Sixty continues that fine tradition, powered by a new 999 cc version of the 1,133 cc mill in the Indian Scout.
The new Indian Scout Sixty comes in three different variants; the Scout Sixty Bobber, Scout Sixty Classic, and US-only Sport Scout Sixty. The base-model Scout Sixty Bobber’s price starts at $9,999 in the USA; a significant saving over the $12,499 price tag of the cheapest 1,133 cc Indian Scout.
Indian says that over 90 percent of new Scout buyers are first-time Indian owners and that nearly a quarter of them are new to motorcycling. The Scout Sixty’s job is to expand that reach by being more accessible—both in price and rideability.
The Indian Scout Sixty’s redesigned 999 cc liquid-cooled engine is good for 85 hp at 8,500 rpm and 87 Nm of torque at 6,200 rpm. While those numbers are notably lower than the bigger Scout’s 105 hp and 108 Nm, they’re still respectable. Like its stablemate, the Sixty sends power to the back wheel via a belt drive—but it trades the Scout’s six-speed transmission for a five-speed unit.
Another copy/paste from the primary Scout line-up is the Scout Sixty’s optional trim levels. Each model is available in either ‘Standard’ or ‘Limited’ guise.
The Standard configuration includes ABS, LED lighting, a new fuel level indicator, and updated hand controls. It also comes with a keyed ignition and an analog gauge. The Limited configuration adds traction control, switchable rider modes, cruise control, and a USB port, plus exclusive engine badges.
The Indian Scout Sixty Bobber, Scout Sixty Classic, and Sport Scout Sixty are all stripped-down out of the box, with mid-mounted foot controls, solo seats, and zero wind protection. But each can be specced with a two-up seat and passenger pegs, a windscreen, luggage, and a whole bunch of other goodies. You can even upgrade the Scout Sixty with a 4” digital dashboard, equipped with a full suite of smartphone connectivity features.
All three bikes share a tubular steel frame; a trait that’s become a hallmark of Indian’s newest cruisers. They also use the same 13-liter [3.4-gallon] fuel tank, 41 mm front forks (with 120 mm of travel), and single 298 mm front and back brake discs. But each individual bike’s spec diverges from there.
The 2025 Indian Scout Sixty Bobber [above] comes in at the bottom of the price range, with four different color options and a minimalistic layout. It rolls on 16×3.5” alloy wheels, front and back, with 51 mm of travel from its twin rear shocks. Most of its hard parts are blacked out, adding to the bare-bones bobber vibe, and its seat height sits at just 649 mm.
Next up is the vintage-inspired 2025 Indian Sixty Scout Classic [above]. Available in three colors, it sports wider and higher handlebars than the Scout Sixty Bobber, creating a more laid-back riding position, plus elongated fenders.
Like the Bobber, the Classic wears 16×3.5” wheels at both ends—but they feature a different design, with polished accents. Other sparkly bits include the chromed exhaust covers and chunky turn signals. The rear end sits a little higher with 76 mm of shock travel and a seat height of 654 mm.
Last up is the 2025 Indian Sport Scout Sixty [above]. Like its big brother, the Indian Sport Scout, it borrows its styling from the West Coast performance cruiser scene. You’ll find a sporty quarter fairing up front, followed by mini-ape hangers with integrated risers.
A sports-style seat sits further back, featuring a seat height of 654 mm. The Sport Scout Sixty’s rear shocks offer 76 mm of travel, and its cast wheels measure 19×3.5” at the front and 16×3.5” at the back. It comes in four different colors (two of which are variations on black), with most of its components finished in black.
US pricing across the new Indian Scout Sixty catalog starts at $9,999 for the Bobber to $11,999 for the Classic. That’s in Standard trim—the Limited models range from $11,699 to $13,199, depending on which model and color you pick.
In the UK, it’s £10,995 for the Standard Bobber and £11,695 for the Standard Classic. The cheapest Limited Bobber costs £12,295, with the Limited Classic in ‘Frost Silver’ commanding a £12,695 price tag.
At a glance, that’s hardly pocket change. But if you stack it up against the competition, the Indian Scout Sixty’s pricing sits pretty.
The entry-level Bobber is within a hair’s breadth of the Triumph Speed Twin 900, Honda Rebel 1100, and Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber. And even if you spring for the most expensive Scout Sixty variant, it’ll still cost you a bit less than a Harley-Davidson Sportster Nightster or a BMW R 12 Roadster.
For our money, the Sport Scout Sixty looks like a fun proposition in stock trim. But the Scout Sixty Bobber might be the ticket for customizers looking for an Indian cruiser with minimal frou-frou to cut up.
Source: Indian Motorcycle
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