Your handlebars decide more about how your Indian® Scout® feels than almost any other part. They set your reach, your posture, and how your hands, wrists and shoulders feel after an hour in the saddle. They also define the bike's attitude the moment someone sees it.
Klock Werks® builds two ways to change that for the Scout: KlipHanger Handlebars and the Outrider Handlebar Riser. Both fit 2015 to 2024 Scout, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber and Scout Rogue models. They're part of the full lineup covered in our guide to Klock Werks aftermarket parts for the Indian® Scout®.
The Scout Story
The Scout has been a rider's motorcycle since Indian introduced it in 1920. It earned its reputation on dirt tracks and hill climbs, served with the US Army and Allied forces in World War II, and made history on the Bonneville Salt Flats, where Burt Munro set a land speed record on his heavily modified Scout.
When Indian brought the Scout back in 2015, builders picked up right where that legacy left off. Its low seat and clean lines make it one of the easiest bikes to personalize, and the bars are usually where that starts.
Signs Your Scout Needs New Bars
The stock Indian Scout riding position works for a lot of riders, but not for everyone. If any of these sound familiar, your bars are probably the problem:
- Your hands go numb or cramp on longer rides.
- Your shoulders, forearms or lower back ache after an hour in the saddle.
- You're leaning forward or stretching to reach the grips.
- Your wrists sit at an awkward angle at highway speed.
The fix isn't always a completely different bike. Changing the height, pullback or grip angle of your bars can make the same Scout feel like it was built for you.
KlipHanger Handlebars for Indian Scout
KlipHanger Handlebars give the Scout a taller, more upright stance inspired by Club Style builds, with a feature no ordinary bar has: adjustable grip position. The grip sections are positioned with machined Klamps that lock in place using the same technology as clip on race bars. Set them where your wrists are most comfortable, then lock them down.
The bars are built from 1 inch DOM tubing and come in two heights:
- 5 inch in Black with Black knuckles, Black with Chrome knuckles, or Chrome with Chrome knuckles
- 10 inch in Chrome with Chrome knuckles, for a taller look and more upright position
Every set includes chrome hardware, chrome billet aluminum dome bar end caps and complete installation instructions. Technical drawings for both heights are available on the product page, so you can check dimensions before you order.
Outrider Indian Scout Handlebar Riser
If you like your bar but want it closer and higher, the Outrider Handlebar Riser is the simpler upgrade. It adds 5 inches of rise and 4.5 inches of pullback, which brings the grips up and back toward you for a more relaxed riding position.
The Outrider riser is machined from billet aluminum and made in the USA, finished in black and styled to match the Scout's cylinders and triple tree. It mounts directly to the existing top clamp and works with the stock Indian® Bobber handlebar or any aftermarket 1 inch handlebar. Risers and hardware are included. Depending on your setup, you may need a gauge harness extension.
Fitment
Both the KlipHanger Handlebars and the Outrider Handlebar Riser fit:
- 2015 to 2024 Scout, Scout ABS, Scout Sixty and Scout Sixty ABS
- 2020 Scout 100th Anniversary and 2022 to 2024 Scout Icon ABS
- 2018 to 2024 Scout Bobber, including ABS models, the 2018 Jack Daniel's® edition, Bobber Sixty, Bobber Twenty and 2022 to 2024 Bobber Icon
- 2022 to 2024 Scout Rogue and Rogue Sixty, including ABS models, and the 2023 Rogue Icon
The 2025 and newer Scout uses a new platform. Check each product page for current fitment, or use Shop Your Ride to filter by your exact bike.
Choosing Between Bars and a Riser
Go with KlipHanger Handlebars if you want a new look along with a new riding position. They change the bike's whole profile, give you the Club Style stance, and let you fine tune grip angle in a way no fixed bar can.
Go with the Outrider Handlebar Riser if you're happy with your current bar and just want it higher and closer. It's the quickest way to take strain off your back and shoulders, and it's a natural fit for Scout Bobber owners running the stock bar.
Not sure which is right? Call the Klock Krew at (605) 996.3700 or find a Klock Werks dealer near you. Browse both in our Indian Scout handlebars collection.
Build Out the Rest of Your Scout
New bars change how you sit, and they often lead to the next upgrade. A Flare® Air Management Kit manages the wind that hits you in a more upright position, the iOmounts® Magnetic Phone Mount keeps navigation within reach, and floorboards and seat pan kits complete a more comfortable riding position from top to bottom.
See every part, what it does and which years it fits in our full guide to Klock Werks aftermarket parts for Indian® Scout®, or get inspired by our custom Indian® build breakdowns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the most comfortable handlebars for an Indian Scout?
A: That depends on your height and reach. KlipHanger Handlebars are the most adjustable option because the grip angle can be set and locked where your wrists are comfortable. The Outrider Handlebar Riser is the easiest way to bring your current bar closer and higher.
Q: Do KlipHanger Handlebars fit the Scout Bobber?
A: Yes. They fit 2018 to 2024 Scout Bobber models, including Bobber Sixty, Bobber Twenty and Icon versions, along with the Scout and Scout Rogue.
Q: How much rise does the Outrider Handlebar Riser add?
A: 5 inches of rise and 4.5 inches of pullback.
Q: Can I use the Outrider riser with my stock handlebar?
A: It's designed for the stock Indian® Bobber handlebar and any aftermarket 1 inch handlebar. Check your stock bar before ordering if you ride a non Bobber Scout.
Q: Will I need longer cables or wiring?
A: The Outrider riser may require a gauge harness extension depending on your setup. Review the installation instructions on each product page before installing, or ask your dealer.
Q: What KlipHanger heights are available?
A: 5 inch in three finishes and 10 inch in chrome.
Q: Where can I buy Klock Werks Scout handlebars?
A: Order online from our Indian Scout handlebars collection or find a Klock Werks dealer. For every other Scout upgrade, see our Indian® Scout® parts guide.
Put Your Hands Where They Want to Be
The right bars turn a good ride into one you don't want to end. Whether you go with the adjustable KlipHanger Handlebars or the Outrider Handlebar Riser, Klock Werks gives you a Scout that fits you as well as it looks.
It's your ride. You decide.
