Is This New Motorcycle the Coolest Sub-$10,000 Bike Yet?

Indian’s 2025 Scout Sixty lineup includes a Bobber that starts at just $9,999.

Published November 12, 2024

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Updated November 12, 2024

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In case you missed it, Indian Motorcycle made major headlines earlier this year with the release of its revamped Scout lineup, five shiny new interpretations of its best-selling bike.

Each had its own personality, yet they were united by a number of notable upgrades: a lighter frame, a more powerful engine and novice rider-friendly features such as a seat height under 26 inches, mid controls and standard ABS.

The best news with this new bike is that, even though it costs $3,000 less than the Scout Bobber, it retains a lot of qualities that make that bike so appealing. The colorway you see here is the only one available on the base model but hey, to quote the great John Cutter, “always bet on black.”

Now the brand has cranked up the accessibility even further. Because its 2025 model year lineup includes not only all the bikes you already know and love and a limited-edition Roadmaster Elite but also an all-new Scout Sixty platform, three models starting at just $9,999.

Considering that the most affordable bike in the aforementioned overhauled Scout lineup, the Scout Bobber, starts at $12,999, this is huge news.

Granted, two of the new bikes, the Sport Scout Sixty and Scout Sixty Classic start well over $11,000. But let’s zero in on the third, the Scout Sixty Bobber, and see just what you get for $10K.

2025 indian scout sixty bobber hero — The Scout Sixty Bobber loads up on style and performance without overloading your wallet.

Bobber on a budget

The best news with this new bike is that, even though it costs $3,000 less than the Scout Bobber, it retains a lot of qualities that make that bike so appealing. The seat height is exactly the same (25.6 inches), with a slammed two-inch suspension and a low center of gravity that boosts maneuverability (not to mention confidence for shorter and less experienced riders).

The Sixty Bobber also has standard ABS and, like so many Indian bikes, it looks fantastic right off the showroom floor. The colorway you see here is the only one available on the base model but hey, to quote the great John Cutter, “always bet on black.”

2025 scout sixty bobber engine — The liquid-cooled SpeedPlus 999cc engine serves as the thumping heart of all the new Scout Sixty bikes.

Where the big tradeoff comes with this Bobber — and with all the bikes in the Scout Sixty lineup, for that matter — is with regard to the engine. Whereas the bikes launched earlier this year shifted through six speeds with the new SpeedPlus 1250cc liquid-cooled V-Twin delivering 105+ horsepower, the Sixties get a “completely redesigned” liquid-cooled SpeedPlus 999cc and a five-speed gearbox.

However, it’s no slouch, putting out 85 horsepower (and 65 ft-lbs of torque), a notable uptick over the 78 horsepower of 2020’s Scout Bobber Sixty. At 536 pounds, the new Sixty Bobber is also notably lighter than that bike (which was 548) and the 2024 Scout Bobber (542), a factor that only adds to its approachability.

2025 indian scout sixty bobber group — Few bikes in this price range will turn as many heads as this one, we dare say.

For those looking to upgrade, the Scout Sixty Bobber Limited ($11,699) boasts four additional colorways plus cruise control, traction control, ride modes and a USB charging port.

But only the base model can make a case as the best bike you can get for less than $10,000. And from what we can tell, a pretty damn good case at that.

Availability and pricing

The Indian Scout Sixty lineup begins shipping to dealers this month. The Scout Sixty Bobber starts at $9,999, while the Bobber Limited starts at $11,699. The Sport Scout Sixty starts at $11,499, and Scout Sixty Classic starts at $11,999.