Indian Scout Bobber: seat height & fit
Can you flat-foot the Indian Scout Bobber? Its 25.3" (64 cm) seat height is only half the story — here's the inseam you actually need once sag, seat width and boots are accounted for.
| Seat height (unladen) | 25.3" / 64 cm |
|---|---|
| Wet weight | 547 lb / 248 kg |
| Style | cruiser |
| Seat width | narrow |
| Inseam to flat-foot | ~23.1" |
| Inseam for balls of feet | ~22.2" |
| Lowering options | Available |
| Approx. MSRP | $13,249 |
Fit by inseam
What you can expect on the Indian Scout Bobber at a range of inseams, wearing riding boots:
| Inseam | Fit verdict |
|---|---|
| 28" | Both feet flat |
| 29" | Both feet flat |
| 30" | Both feet flat |
| 31" | Both feet flat |
| 32" | Both feet flat |
| 33" | Both feet flat |
Frequently asked
- What is the seat height of the Indian Scout Bobber?
- The Indian Scout Bobber has a published unladen seat height of 25.3 inches (64 cm). Under your weight the suspension sags roughly 1.2 inch, so the effective height you reach is a little lower.
- Can short riders flat-foot the Indian Scout Bobber?
- You can plant both feet flat on the Indian Scout Bobber from roughly a 23.1-inch inseam, and get the balls of both feet down from about 22.2 inches (in riding boots). Below that you're on tiptoes.
- Can the Indian Scout Bobber be lowered?
- Yes. Off-the-shelf lowering options exist for the Indian Scout Bobber — lowering links, a lower seat, or a suspension lowering kit can typically recover around an inch and a half, often enough to move a tiptoe fit to balls-of-the-feet.
Lowering & gear for the Indian Scout Bobber
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