2021 Indian Scout Bobber vs 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 Indian Scout Bobber 2021 Indian Scout Bobber

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
100 hp / 74.5 kW
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
251 kg / 555 lbs
2025 BMW R 12G/S 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Power
81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
229 kg / 505 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2020 - 212025
Make ModelIndian Scout BobberBMW R 12G/S
Dimensions
Seat Height649 mm / 25.6 in 860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)
Wheelbase1576 mm / 62 in1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in-
Height1053 mm / 41.5 in-
Length2223 mm / 87.5 in2200 mm / 86.6 in
Width926 mm / 36.5 in830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)251 229
Dry Weight (kg)242-
Dry Weight242 kg / 534 lbs-
Fuel Capacity12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal
Maximum Load / GVWR449 kg / 988 lbs-
Wet Weight251 kg / 555 lbs229 kg / 505 lbs
Performance
Max Power100 hp / 74.5 kW81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque72.2 lb-ft / 97.7 Nm @ 6000 rpm115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1133 cc / 69 cu-in1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 60° V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke99 x 73.6mm101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio10.7:112:1
Cooling SystemLiquid CooledAir/oil cooled
Emissions-Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-5+
ExhaustSplit dual exhaust with crossover-
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection, closed loop / 60 mm boreElectronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Fuel Type-Unleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON)
LubricationSemi-Dry SumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plateSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveBelt, 2.357 : 1Universal shaft
Gear Ratios1st 10.926 : 1 / 2nd 7.427 : 1 / 3rd 5.918 : 1 / 4th 5.022 : 1 / 5th 4.439 : 1 / 6th 3.810 : 11st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Primary DriveGear drive wet clutch-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / Drive6 Speed sliding-mesh/foot shift6-Speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Frame Type-Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding
Suspension - Front41mm Telescopic fork - cartridge type45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Suspension - RearDual shocksAluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Rake29°-
Steering Head Angle-63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)
Trail120 mm / 4.7 in120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package)
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in210 mm / 8.3 in
Wheel Travel - Rear51 mm / 2.0 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 298 mm rotor with 2 piston caliper2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 298 mm rotor with 1 piston caliperSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean angle optimised)
Rims - Front-2.15 x 21
Rims - Rear-4.0 x 17 (4.0 x 18 Enduro Package)
Tyres - Front130/90B16 76H90/90/21
Tyres - Rear150/80B16 77H150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package)
Wheels-Aluminium cross-spoke wheels
Wheels - FrontCast black 16 in x 3.5 in-
Wheels - RearCast black 16 in x 3.5 in-