Scouting the Scout
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 11:59 am
So, for shits and giggles, I went out to the Indian dealership today. They were offering test rides for Test Ride Tuesday, every Tuesday in April. It was too cold last week, so I decided to go today. 55 was warm enough. Got a free T shirt out of the deal, so what the heck.
My impressions, from a technical standpoint.
Lots of torque, more than any 1200 I've ridden anyhow
The bars were reduced to 7/8" at the grip, for some reason
Lots of annoying light buzz at any RPM
Very tight control
Good foot position
Slightly clunky gear box, around the lower gears anyhow
Smooth power delivery
Very uncomfortable seat
Tight turning radius, simple single lane u turns
Wide tires, low center of gravity
Brake seemed a little weak
All in all, it just made me miss my little Intruder, but it was a very different bike.
My impressions, from a technical standpoint.
Lots of torque, more than any 1200 I've ridden anyhow
The bars were reduced to 7/8" at the grip, for some reason
Lots of annoying light buzz at any RPM
Very tight control
Good foot position
Slightly clunky gear box, around the lower gears anyhow
Smooth power delivery
Very uncomfortable seat
Tight turning radius, simple single lane u turns
Wide tires, low center of gravity
Brake seemed a little weak
All in all, it just made me miss my little Intruder, but it was a very different bike.