BMW F 850 GS versus Indian Scout Bobber

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Adventure
Indian

Indian Scout Bobber

Cruiser
Much more grown-up and not far from the big boxer sister.
The manufacturer BMW is obviously convinced of its F 850 GS and recommends the machine... "... People for whom no destination is too far and no distance too remote. Experience the world with a companion that is so reliable, robust and powerful that it can even work with your... weiter
BMW F 850 GS
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Maximum reduction
Such a real bobber is a cruiser, of course. But unlike normal cruisers, it must be reduced. In the case of our test bike, even the pillion seat is missing. For this purpose, everything is gathered, which belongs to the round around the block, in front of... weiter
Indian Scout Bobber
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2018 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 15.390 €
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
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Competitors

Pros:
  • raised seating position
  • good handling on and off-road
  • Wide range of extras and accessories
  • successful appearance
Pros:
  • 1. the engine!
  • 2. the engine!
  • 3. the engine!
  • 4. the engine!
  • 5 ...
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
  • Bumpy rear suspension

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg

Seat : 649 mm
Weight : 261 kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.133 ccm

Performance

Maximum speed: 204 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km

Performance: 95 HP

Chassis

Frame type:
 Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
 Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17

Brakes

Front brake
 Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
 Disc (∅ 265 mm)

A good offer

Even if my private loot scheme wouldn't fit bobbers, it's definitely a good choice. It is beautiful in the classical sense and dresses the owner to the very finest. For this engine and the fine materials, the called 14,490 euros are certainly not too much. Although it is reduced to a maximum, the Indian Scout Bobber gives you a lot of feeling for your money.

The test bike was provided to us by Legendary Motorcycles in Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 14.490€
  • Used: 13.500€
  • Years of construction: since 2018
  • Availability: medium
  • Colours: black matte & metallic, blue metallic, bronze smoke, white smoke