2018 Indian Scout Sixty Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2018 Indian Scout Sixty custom - cruiser motorcycle, Indian utilizes a 983.3 cc (60 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 78 HP (56.9 kW) while maximum torque reaches 88.8 Nm (65.5 lb-ft) at 5,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 79.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Scout Sixty measures 256 kg (564 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.28 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 643 mm (25.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,562 mm (61.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 12.5-liter (3.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Indian archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 2016 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
79.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.3 HP/kg (3.28 kg/HP)
Standover Height
643 mm (25.3 in)
Engine
Displacement983.3 ccm (60.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Power78.0 HP (56.9 kW))
Torque88.8 Nm (9.1 kgf-m or 65.5 ft.lbs) @ 5600 RPM
Compression11.0:1
Fuel SystemInjection. Closed Loop Sequential Port Fuel Injection
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchWet
Performance
ExhaustSplit dual exhaust with crossover
Chassis
Rake29.0°
Trail120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionDual shock
Rear Travel76 mm (3.0 inches)
Wheelbase1562 mm (61.5 inches)
Ground Clearance135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/90-16
Rear Tyre150/80-16
Front BrakesSingle disc. Optional ABS. Two-piston calipers.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
Suspension details can matter for comfort, road feel and long-distance riding.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
