Indian Scout Bobber Twenty (1133 Spoke Wheel) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,133cc Liquid-Cooled 60° V-Twin DOHC 8-Valve · Source: Indian Scout Bobber Twenty (1133 Spoke Wheel) (2020–2024) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Indian Scout Bobber Twenty (1133 Spoke Wheel) (2020–2024) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2020–2024 Indian Scout Bobber Twenty (1133 Spoke Wheel) (chassis Scout 69 Bobber Twenty) 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: ~231 km (144 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 (Tube-Type Spoke Rim) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1133 cc · 100 hp @ 8,100 rpm · 97.7 N·m (72.1 lb-ft) @ 5,600 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 695 mm (27.4 in) · 259 kg (571 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 12.5 L (3.3 US gal) · ~18.5 km/L → ~231 km (144 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
Tributing the 1920 original Scout from 2020 to 2024, the Bobber Twenty swapped cast rims and tracker bars for tube-type wire-spoke wheels, 10-inch mini-apes, and a floating saddle.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Pair routine 4.5 L SAE 15W-60 JASO MA2 dual-plug oil changes with spoke-nipple tension checks on its tube-type 16-inch laced wheels.