Indian Scout Bobber Sixty (999cc Liquid-Cooled) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
999cc Liquid-Cooled 60° V-Twin DOHC 8-Valve (5-Speed Gearbox) · Source: Indian Scout Bobber Sixty (999cc Liquid-Cooled) (2020–2024) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Indian Scout Bobber Sixty (999cc Liquid-Cooled) (2020–2024) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2020–2024 Indian Scout Bobber Sixty (999cc Liquid-Cooled) (chassis Scout 60 Bobber Aluminum Frame) requires 4.3 L (4.54 US qt) of SAE 15W-60 (JASO MA2, Indian Full Synthetic 15W-60 JASO MA2) engine oil for a drain-only change and 4.5 L (4.76 US qt) with filter service (Indian 2521421 / HF198). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI front (130/90B16 67H) and 276 kPa / 2.76 bar / 40 PSI rear (150/80B16 77H), paired with 2× NGK MR8F /REA8MCX spark plug(s) and a YTX14AH-BS / YIX20HL battery.
Drain only: 4.3 L (4.54 US qt)
R 276 kPa (2.76 bar)
Est. Range: ~244 km (152 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 15W-60 · JASO MA2 · Indian Full Synthetic 15W-60 JASO MA2 |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 4.3 L (4.54 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 4.5 L (4.76 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 5.2 L (5.49 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | Indian 2521421 / HF198 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold upright on level ground; rest dipstick UNTHREADED on filler neck (do NOT screw in) |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 20 N·m (14.8 lb-ft / 2.04 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 130/90B16 67H · Rear: 150/80B16 77H (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 276 kPa / 2.76 bar / 40 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 283 kPa / 2.83 bar / 41 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK MR8F /REA8MCX × 2 (Gap: 0.8 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX14AH-BS / YIX20HL (12V 12–18Ah Heavy-Duty AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Carbon/Aramid Reinforced Secondary Belt — Inspect belt deflection and pulley debris |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · OAT ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 999 cc · 78 hp @ 7,300 rpm · 88.8 N·m (65.5 lb-ft) @ 5,800 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 649 mm (25.6 in) · 249 kg (549 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 12.5 L (3.3 US gal) · ~19.5 km/L → ~244 km (152 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 800 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 8,000 km / 8,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 24,000 km / 32,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 32,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Offered for 2020–2024, the Scout Bobber Sixty wrapped the 78 hp 999cc 5-speed powertrain in chopped fenders, street-tracker bars, and all-black 5-spoke cast wheels.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Identical in sump capacity to the 1133, drain both front and rear crankcase plugs and refill with 4.5 L of SAE 15W-60 JASO MA2 and filter HF198.