I think the knock on the radiator is somewhat funny, especially considering so many cruiser bikes(especially bikes with fairings) have the lowers, and the lowers are much bulkier than the radiator.
That bike has such a terrific mix of old design cues added to a modern eye, it honors the past and looks forward at once. The water cooled aspect makes for a superior product, and from the riding reviews, its a blast to ride. Its fast, it handles, has a great finish, and it very comfortable, a complete winner it seems.
The Scout is on my list in the next year or two. When you consider the price, the performance, and the uniqueness, how isn't it a winner(its the displacement that we have wanted on the Triumph twins forever....so, Triumph missed an opportunity, and why don't I
think it would have been this good).