FEATURE – 2022 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER TWENTY - JUST BIKES

FEATURE – 2022 Indian Scout Bobber Twenty

First offered for 2020 to mark the original Scout’s debut a century earlier in 1920, the Scout Bobber Twenty is based heavily on the Scout Bobber, but adds a few retro styling features that gives it its own look and style.

2022 Scout Bobber Twenty — Wire spoke wheels are exclusive to the Bobber Twenty in the MY22 Scout lineup.

Instead of the old-school sprung solo saddle used previously, the Scout Bobber Twenty now runs the same low-profile seat as the Scout Bobber, which means seat height has dropped from 695mm to 649mm.

Other features shared with the Scout Bobber include the reduced rear suspension travel, bobbed front and rear mudguards, engine detailing, headlight nacelle and blackout treatment – all of which are unchanged from the 2021 model.

Where the Scout Bobber differs is in the adoption of wire spoke wheels and mini ape hanger handlebars, as well as a large Indian head decal on the tank instead of a badge.

Despite the MY22 Scout Bobber Twenty losing its old-school saddle, the bars and wheels maintain this model’s heritage look. Bar-end mirrors remain and the wheels are still shod with Pirelli MT60RS tyres, as per the Scout Bobber.

Those bars and wheels contribute to an 8kg increase in weight compared to the Scout Bobber. But at 251kg dry, the Scout Bobber Twenty is still 4kg lighter than the base Scout.

For 2022, trimming of the Scout Bobber Twenty’s colour palette has seen Thunder Black Smoke and Sagebrush Smoke removed, with Stealth Grey remaining and Thunder Black rebranded as Black metallic. An all-new colour option for 2022 is Silver Quartz Smoke, which is a pale gold satin finish that’s also available on the base Scout.

All colours feature a large Indian head tank decal (in black or grey depending on paint colour), with a black headlight nacelle (in gloss or satin) and black rims across the board.

Australian pricing for the 2022 Scout Bobber Twenty starts from $21,995 ($23,495 ride away).

2022 Indian Scout Bobber Twenty – basic specs

Engine: 1133cc 60-degre liquid-cooled v-twin

Output: 97Nm at 5600rpm

Clutch: Wet multi-plate

Transmission: Six-speed, belt final drive

Frame: Aluminium

Suspension: Cartridge-type tele fork front w/120mm travel, dual shock rear w/51mm travel

Brakes: Single 298mm disc Fr/Rr, 2-piston front caliper, single-piston rear caliper

Wheels: 16-inch wire spoke Fr/Rr

Tyres: 130/90B16 67H front, 150/80B16 77H rear

LxWxH: 2274mm x 995mm x 1181mm