To rejoice the a hundred and twenty fifth anniversary of the Indian Bike model, it appears like a particular version Scout Bobber is slated to be launched in 2026. In response to Motorcycle.com, Indian submitted “homologation filings in Australia for its Scout vary, itemizing a Scout Bobber a hundred and twenty fifth Anniversary mannequin by identify together with an inner mannequin code of SBD77.”
Indian makes use of mannequin codes with 5 characters that point out the mannequin line, physique styling, trim stage, engine displacement, and its claimed energy output, in that order, apparently. Primarily based on this data, the special-edition Scout Bobber is anticipated to be powered by the 101 Scout’s 111-hp 1,250cc SpeedPlus engine. The ultimate “7” within the mannequin code tells us they are going to doubtless use the identical engine tuning because the 101 Scout (SSE77), versus the tune utilized on the usual Scout Bobber (SBD76), which produces a claimed 105-hp.
I first put eyes on the Indian Scout on the 2016 Worldwide Bike Present in Lengthy Seaside, California. The mannequin had simply been launched and was sitting a couple of toes off the showroom ground in order that onlookers might forged their eyes on Indian’s first liquid-cooled cruiser. Admittedly, I used to be not a cruiser fan, however one thing concerning the Scout spoke to me. It regarded like a cruiser designed for a brand new technology, my technology.
Picture by: Justin W. Coffey, WESTx1000
To make a protracted story quick, I rode a loaner Scout throughout the nation, from Los Angeles, California to Key West, Florida. And after finishing that journey, I purchased my own Indian Scout from a Gregory Polaris in Little Rock, Arkansas. I put almost 30,000 miles on the Scout over the course of the following couple of years, crossing the nation a minimum of 4 instances. I cherished that bike.
Thus far, Indian has solely unveiled one new mannequin for 2026, the Sport Scout RT, so these homologation filings come as no shock, as we count on the corporate to introduce a handful of “new” fashions this yr. What we don’t know, nonetheless, is what the special-edition Scout Bobber will appear to be, solely that it’ll doubtless be powered by the stronger 1,250cc SpeedPlus motor.
Whereas my love for the Scout endures, the Bobber is a troublesome promote for me. My step-father owns one, and I’ve suffered many miles within the saddle, with little to no suspension, and a using place that folds you in half, actually. Will the newest iteration of the Bobber tackle any of those points? Maybe mid controls just like the aftermarket selection that Roland Sands launched some years again? Or extra suspension, perhaps? On condition that it seems Indian is selecting to make the most of they’re efficiency targeted SpeedPlus motor for this special-edition Bobber, I can solely hope they cast off the human taco using place and two-inches of rear suspension journey.
All of that being mentioned, Indian Motorcycle is in a transitional phase, with Polaris having bought the legacy American bike model to Carolwood LP, a personal fairness group. That handover is slated to happen someday within the first quarter of this yr, so it wouldn’t shock me to see the special-edition Scout Bobber, and maybe a handful of different new fashions, unveiled shortly thereafter.
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