Thanks for pointing that out ! I thought I saw something in another video , and I wasn’t sure if the 3 riding modes were only specific to the Sandstorm Limited Edition, or standard on all of the street scramblers .
Just changed my street twin for a Street scrambler. It definitely worth it. The street twin is the lowest Bonneville, it is lower than some Harleys. The scrambler is a more usual bike. You don’t need to be afraid of holes and dirty roads, and although it is basically the same bike, it feels better in so many ways. And the don’t worry abou the pipes, it won’t burn your legs.
I absolutely fell in love with the James Bond version, but It's almost impossible to get. In general the xe version is probably the best allround bike you can get on the market. The only thing that I would love to see is the same bike with less electronics an a mechanical key instead of a keyless go system, in case you wan to take it on a long trip without having TRIUMPH garages in every bigger town. but I guess that is impossible to see it happen these days since moste new motorbikes have all these features (exept fot the yamaha tenere 700 which is un ugly peace of iron next to th TRIUMPH Scramblers).If my budget goes up I guess I cannot avoid to buy one of these anyways
1 year later and I position my feet more on the ball of my foot, which helps avoid the heat along with some stuck on insulation under the heat shield. Still warm in the Australian summer, and I wear a rubber protective band thing I bought for 20 bucks online when the temps get past 27 degrees delicious. Find myself dreaming of the 1200 now though…
First of all decide which bike you need/want/prefer, then consider limited edition (yawn) paint jobs. Forgetting prices for a moment, the Street Scrambler and 1200 Scrambler are two completely different bikes and not just in engine size and power delivery. Both are too big and heavy for serious off-roading, mild green lanes maybe but when the going gets tough you'll wish you were somewhere else. I have a SS and love it to bits but I also have a "proper" dirt bike for off road with 100kgs less bulk to drag around and pick up when it all goes pear shaped. There's just something about the Classic look of the Street Scrambler which the oversized 1200 doesn't have. The ideal Triumph for me would be a 1200 Street Scrambler with the same look and stance as the 900 but with the extra oomph of the bigger twin. Can't see that happening though unfortunately.
Agreed. I have half a mind to sell my Duc Multi and my Tiger 800 street and buy a nice new Street Scrambler. I'm not a speed freak and don't tour two-up so not worried about the relative lack of power. Simplify my life for once. But I would miss my wind protection that both other bikes have especially the Tiger. No.... the idea then is to somehow find and extra 10G and just get another bike. Yah. That's the ticket. :)
If you’re a fan of the Triumph Scrambler, read Forgotten Road by Randall Arthur. The whole last half of the book highlights the Scrambler with numerous on-road adventures. The book is a work of fiction, but supposedly the adventures in the book are all based on Arthur’s real-life experiences.
I’d stick to one of the 900s for the urban environment and trickling through traffic which you can do where I live. I have owned a 1982 Triumph Tiger trail and always found the power ,performance totally adequate.
True, however I feel the build quality and components are far superior on the 1200. In my opinion it leads to a far better and more planted feeling during the ride.
@@gavinhassett479 I’d be interested to see a comparison between a Triumph 900 scrambler and the equivalent Ducati scrambler. Thing I liked about my R80GS was the fact you weren’t restricted, you could go exploring- nothing too radical. Just a little off the beaten track with a thermos and sandwiches.
Wow dude. Haven't checked in on your channel for a couple of years (I do detailed maintenance vids on the er6/versys) - great to see you doing so well and your production looks great! I'm just about to 300 subs, inspired to keep going. I'm building a er6/n with Versys forks and motor. Will be uploading my prgress in the coming months...
The air cooled Scrambler 900, 865cc till 2017 was the best. Street Scrambler has the best brake, lovely Brembo feel. Seat height waay too low for me and the suspension is so bouncy & soft for me. But I’m big and heavy so there’s that. Tried the Scrambler 1200 but just didn’t like the engine. That’s just me. I’m sure it’s a great bike for some. But I like the same engine in my Thruxton. Strange.
I love the XE but I have a friend from Northumberland who bought that bike and took it to the Continent where the fob started acting up .. He did not ever loose a day but it was on his mind the whole trip .. I asked my local dealer if the bike could be stripped of the fob and go over to a key .. A lot of laughing ensued . I like that my 2017 left over SS was A) $2000.00 cheaper to buy.B) lower HP so better gas milage and regular gas .. I would love to upgrade the suspension and a bigger tank range .. I do love the 900 engine a lot . A very polite bike for the New England farm countryside and because it sounds like a Morgan coming around the corner the estate keepers don't send for the cops if you go up the wrong private road ... :)
@@aunoates6617 Build quality. Handling. Torque assist clutch. Better torque in low revs. Looks. I felt like I was on a child’s bike on the Ducati. I’m really expected to like it more.
Hey man, I love your videos and this bike. I'm very tempted. However I need your advice whether or not this bike is for me. This is a large displacement bike, and I know that displacement isn’t ‘entirely’ equal between bikes - it’s more about torque/HP curves and tuning. Therefore, I’m not convinced that this wouldn’t be a decent choice for what I’m looking for. I’m also looking at the speed twin in 1200. I know it’s the same engine. I'm not exactly a beginner. I rode mopeds for about 5 yrs when I was in my late teens. Always driven a manual car and recently got my US bike license. I haven’t owned a bike for years. I need a ‘one and done’ bike. I don’t have the luxury of trading up over time, so I'm asking you the following question. Could this be a 'one and done' bike? ie something I could use to gently get re-acquainted with riding, grow/learn at the same time, and never need anything else? I’ve sat on one in the dealership. I’m 5’9” 32-33 in leg. I can 90% flat foot it but I still may go for the low seat option. Please let me know what you think. Thanks again.
Based on computer chip availability, buying anything using computer chips is becoming a challenge. What percentage of a dealership’s income is now generated by repairing electronics malfunctioning?
Damn you Triumph! Ye keep making bikes I'd love to own but I don't have the moolah to buy one. (Sigh) waits for 2nd hand ones to become available...(beautiful bikes)
If Triumph could read my comments Plx think about on what I’d said….. I wish they keep the look of 900cc just only replacing 900cc to 1200cc that’s all, don’t get me wrong the xc and xe are great looking bike but it’s lean forward like a dirty jumper bike tho…..
@@motobob Thanks, I'll check that out. I was lucky enough to order a Steve McQueen Scrambler. I'm searching to see when they might be shipping to the States.
@@tpv59 Punctures are far more likely with tubed tyres, Terry. And a pain in the ar5e to fix as the wheel has to come out. Tubeless tyres can be fixed just by plugging them. No need for the wheel to come out. Regards, N
Forgive my ignorance… I’ve never ridden and I want to learn .. But does the muffler burns your leg being in that position … or gets really hot or uncomfortable hot while riding long distances?
Long distance won't be as much of a problem if you're travelling on the motorway as the wind will cool it off a bit. It's when you're stationary in traffic on a hot day that can become uncomfortable. Triumph have done some work on the 1200s for 2021 to reduce the heat it gives off, but I haven't had chance to try it yet.
@@motobob thanks I really appreciate you replying … I’m from the Caribbean so we get really hot down here … so may be this bike may not be the right choice for my hot weather climate …
It does … with proper gear (boots) it is acceptable + even makes it somehow appealing to me (I drive a very sanitised car). I hope the updated exhaust tones it down a bit though (more flexibility gear wise). Def a bike you should first arrange time on (some dealerships have rentals)
Love them but neither. The Street lacks My Triumph Connectivity and the 1200s lack ribbed bench seats, the most comfortable Triumph seats. Hopefully next year ...
Can't really understand that loud high exhaust system which makes it impossible for side panniers and also cooks your leg like roastbeef in summer especially in hot climates
@@Alex-HD check it out sunshine some the gear boxes have faults. Anyway these over priced far east offering are for posers only. In the 60s and 70s I I used to race all sorts of bikes on the dirt, all that tinsel on these bike would soon fall off given a good thrashing over most of the tracts I competed on, to call these over weights a behemoths 'scrambler' is stretching the imagination a tad. I would love to see one keep up with me on dirt, with me on my old 1965 TR6 trophy. These sad bikes are not British and they have stollen valour sporting The Union Flag. They should wear the flag of Thailand or Brazil and all the other assembly plants scatter over the world for cheap labour, Its like calling an AJS a British motorcycle, a company in China bought that mark, much the same as Blore did in the late seventies with Triumph. The last real quality Triumph to be made was by my old mate Les Harris in the 80s.. In 2015 I test rode a triumph tiger Xc800 three pot. I rode over to Edinburgh for a test ride, it was nimble enough but the whine from the engine was awful, it reminded me of the whine of an old QL Bedford's crash box. I was glad to ride home the hundred odd mile trip on my quite old Kwaker GT550..
Every manufacturer has some gearboxes that are faulty. No one is flawless of course. It’s not like UK is resonant with great build quality. Doesn’t really matter where they are built. It’s more up to the brand to make sure that they create quality products. It’s not up to the country. It’s sounds a little bit like you are stuck in the past my sir being a real sceptical Mr.
@@Alex-HD yeah , they’re smooth as butter . There used to be a couple of issues that were reported, but nothing recently in the past few years . From what I’ve read on reviews, the Triumphs are probably the smoothest shifting transmissions in production today .
I love your reviews Motobob but "on a tight budget" for a street scrambler? 9500£ (without extra's) doesn't sound like a "budget bike". 12850£ for the 1200 is top notch money. "Premium brand" as Triumph likes to say themselves. Really painful knowing that -for example- Yamaha offers a way better electronics package on a MT09 which is considerably cheaper than these bikes. Triumph seems to push themselves off the shelve with these prices, just for the brand and the looks. I love 'm, but you don't get enough for your money...
Too globalist green too much crap seen! Even with the basic model. Their designs have been forced to be by others who do not even ride. Just like with the horse never again will there be the same riders again.
There are 3 modes on the Street Scrambler: Road, Rain, Off-road
My bad - pinned for others to see!
Thanks for pointing that out ! I thought I saw something in another video , and I wasn’t sure if the 3 riding modes were only specific to the Sandstorm Limited Edition, or standard on all of the street scramblers .
Just changed my street twin for a Street scrambler. It definitely worth it. The street twin is the lowest Bonneville, it is lower than some Harleys. The scrambler is a more usual bike. You don’t need to be afraid of holes and dirty roads, and although it is basically the same bike, it feels better in so many ways. And the don’t worry abou the pipes, it won’t burn your legs.
I saw the Sandstorm in the flesh today and I must say the bike looks absolutely awesome.
I absolutely fell in love with the James Bond version, but It's almost impossible to get. In general the xe version is probably the best allround bike you can get on the market. The only thing that I would love to see is the same bike with less electronics an a mechanical key instead of a keyless go system, in case you wan to take it on a long trip without having TRIUMPH garages in every bigger town. but I guess that is impossible to see it happen these days since moste new motorbikes have all these features (exept fot the yamaha tenere 700 which is un ugly peace of iron next to th TRIUMPH Scramblers).If my budget goes up I guess I cannot avoid to buy one of these anyways
Steve McQueen edition is such a beauty ❤️🤩
Street scrambler sandstorm is VFM 👌
I have a 1200 Steve McQueen on order ... June cannot come soon enough!
Same. As soon as I looked at it I had to have one..👍
Same here can’t wait
How is it?!?
@@russelldesoto9044 absolutely love it, the quality is top notch
@@russelldesoto9044 Same here … This is my perfect bike and we will age together 😄
Triumph design: guys, how many Scrambler models should we design?
Triumph marketing: All of them.
Just got a 900cc scrambler and love it. Hot on my leg though, the 1200 is even hotter I hear!
1 year later and I position my feet more on the ball of my foot, which helps avoid the heat along with some stuck on insulation under the heat shield. Still warm in the Australian summer, and I wear a rubber protective band thing I bought for 20 bucks online when the temps get past 27 degrees delicious. Find myself dreaming of the 1200 now though…
I'd buy the purest one in the shape of the street scrambler, in green, and spend what I'd saved in custom mods and a Steve McQueen t-shirt!
Real men ride their scramblers shirtless
@@mstelios4259 lol 😂 that’s awesome 😎 you’re hilarious
@@mstelios4259 Yep. Over a tall, barbed wire boeder fence while being shot at by Nazis. 😆
First of all decide which bike you need/want/prefer, then consider limited edition (yawn) paint jobs. Forgetting prices for a moment, the Street Scrambler and 1200 Scrambler are two completely different bikes and not just in engine size and power delivery. Both are too big and heavy for serious off-roading, mild green lanes maybe but when the going gets tough you'll wish you were somewhere else. I have a SS and love it to bits but I also have a "proper" dirt bike for off road with 100kgs less bulk to drag around and pick up when it all goes pear shaped. There's just something about the Classic look of the Street Scrambler which the oversized 1200 doesn't have. The ideal Triumph for me would be a 1200 Street Scrambler with the same look and stance as the 900 but with the extra oomph of the bigger twin. Can't see that happening though unfortunately.
Agreed. I have half a mind to sell my Duc Multi and my Tiger 800 street and buy a nice new Street Scrambler. I'm not a speed freak and don't tour two-up so not worried about the relative lack of power. Simplify my life for once. But I would miss my wind protection that both other bikes have especially the Tiger. No.... the idea then is to somehow find and extra 10G and just get another bike. Yah. That's the ticket. :)
Aftermarket support can shave weight and improve power/suspension of the 900.
All v nice, for me the basic Street is the best looking but why is there no Scrambler for the smaller rider wanting more power and/or tech?
If you’re a fan of the Triumph Scrambler, read Forgotten Road by Randall Arthur. The whole last half of the book highlights the Scrambler with numerous on-road adventures. The book is a work of fiction, but supposedly the adventures in the book are all based on Arthur’s real-life experiences.
I’d stick to one of the 900s for the urban environment and trickling through traffic which you can do where I live. I have owned a 1982 Triumph Tiger trail and always found the power ,performance totally adequate.
True, however I feel the build quality and components are far superior on the 1200. In my opinion it leads to a far better and more planted feeling during the ride.
@@gavinhassett479 I’d be interested to see a comparison between a Triumph 900 scrambler and the equivalent Ducati scrambler. Thing I liked about my R80GS was the fact you weren’t restricted, you could go exploring- nothing too radical. Just a little off the beaten track with a thermos and sandwiches.
Wow dude. Haven't checked in on your channel for a couple of years (I do detailed maintenance vids on the er6/versys) - great to see you doing so well and your production looks great! I'm just about to 300 subs, inspired to keep going. I'm building a er6/n with Versys forks and motor. Will be uploading my prgress in the coming months...
The paint color on the base model is beautiful! I wish they offered it on the Street Twin. I ended up getting the matte iron stone.
If you're 10 ft tall, get the 1200. If you're not get the other one.
The air cooled Scrambler 900,
865cc till 2017 was the best.
Street Scrambler has the best brake, lovely Brembo feel. Seat height waay too low for me and the suspension is so bouncy & soft for me. But I’m big and heavy so there’s that.
Tried the Scrambler 1200 but just didn’t like the engine. That’s just me. I’m sure it’s a great bike for some. But I like the same engine in my Thruxton. Strange.
Why don't you like the 900? And it's got cartridge forks too.
I love the XE but I have a friend from Northumberland who bought that bike and took it to the Continent where the fob started acting up .. He did not ever loose a day but it was on his mind the whole trip .. I asked my local dealer if the bike could be stripped of the fob and go over to a key .. A lot of laughing ensued . I like that my 2017 left over SS was A) $2000.00 cheaper to buy.B) lower HP so better gas milage and regular gas .. I would love to upgrade the suspension and a bigger tank range .. I do love the 900 engine a lot . A very polite bike for the New England farm countryside and because it sounds like a Morgan coming around the corner the estate keepers don't send for the cops if you go up the wrong private road ... :)
Beautiful bikes. My favourite is the green XE
“So if you wanna off-road this scrambler” ... lol
Got the sandstorm on order. Can’t wait to get my hands on it. I also tested the Ducati Scrambler icon and the Triumph is miles better.
What is miles better about the Triumph?
@@aunoates6617 Build quality. Handling. Torque assist clutch. Better torque in low revs. Looks. I felt like I was on a child’s bike on the Ducati. I’m really expected to like it more.
@@barrymcdonald6549 Interesting. Ducati has a hydraulic slipper assist clutch what’s the difference on the Triumph?
@@aunoates6617 felt smoother and shorter biting point.
@@barrymcdonald6549 I’ll have to try one then! Hope you enjoy your “miles better” new bike. Lol
Hey man, I love your videos and this bike. I'm very tempted. However I need your advice whether or not this bike is for me. This is a large displacement bike, and I know that displacement isn’t ‘entirely’ equal between bikes - it’s more about torque/HP curves and tuning. Therefore, I’m not convinced that this wouldn’t be a decent choice for what I’m looking for. I’m also looking at the speed twin in 1200. I know it’s the same engine.
I'm not exactly a beginner. I rode mopeds for about 5 yrs when I was in my late teens. Always driven a manual car and recently got my US bike license. I haven’t owned a bike for years. I need a ‘one and done’ bike. I don’t have the luxury of trading up over time, so I'm asking you the following question. Could this be a 'one and done' bike? ie something I could use to gently get re-acquainted with riding, grow/learn at the same time, and never need anything else?
I’ve sat on one in the dealership. I’m 5’9” 32-33 in leg. I can 90% flat foot it but I still may go for the low seat option. Please let me know what you think. Thanks again.
The exhaust 🔥
Based on computer chip availability, buying anything using computer chips is becoming a challenge. What percentage of a dealership’s income is now generated by repairing electronics malfunctioning?
I like all of them to be honest.
Please do one similar video for ducati scrambler series
Oh my. Triumph is just killin' it.
I wish there was a xe version in the 900 scrambler series and I wish it had 67-70hp
Love the urban grey
Damn you Triumph! Ye keep making bikes I'd love to own but I don't have the moolah to buy one. (Sigh) waits for 2nd hand ones to become available...(beautiful bikes)
I'll take the Bond Edition please 👌
Even though that Sandstorm one has a tail tidy, still seems pretty big.
Get the Tec bike parts tail tidy…..best on the market for the scramblers
Just watched 8 videos, it's time I hit the red button.
🙏👍
If Triumph could read my comments Plx think about on what I’d said….. I wish they keep the look of 900cc just only replacing 900cc to 1200cc that’s all, don’t get me wrong the xc and xe are great looking bike but it’s lean forward like a dirty jumper bike tho…..
Gorgeous bikes.
Wish they made a scrambler TFC.
Are you a member of any Triumph forums and if so, which ones would you recommend?
I like to check the Triumph RAT forum and Facebook group, but I also really like the reddit.com/r/triumph
@@motobob Thanks, I'll check that out. I was lucky enough to order a Steve McQueen Scrambler. I'm searching to see when they might be shipping to the States.
The Steve McQueen
Can you ride street scrambler with shorts..... does it burns?
In underwear. But use a lotion, at least 900 +
The Street Scrambler needs tubeless tyres.
WHY Please??
Regards.
@@tpv59 Punctures are far more likely with tubed tyres, Terry. And a pain in the ar5e to fix as the wheel has to come out. Tubeless tyres can be fixed just by plugging them. No need for the wheel to come out. Regards, N
@@1990-t1j
THANK YOU sir.
I did not know this.
Thank You again.
Regards.
Forgive my ignorance… I’ve never ridden and I want to learn ..
But does the muffler burns your leg being in that position … or gets really hot or uncomfortable hot while riding long distances?
Long distance won't be as much of a problem if you're travelling on the motorway as the wind will cool it off a bit. It's when you're stationary in traffic on a hot day that can become uncomfortable. Triumph have done some work on the 1200s for 2021 to reduce the heat it gives off, but I haven't had chance to try it yet.
@@motobob thanks I really appreciate you replying … I’m from the Caribbean so we get really hot down here … so may be this bike may not be the right choice for my hot weather climate …
@@sieyon Both twin engines, 900 and 1200, give a good amount of heat in slow traffic, regardless of how the exhaust is placed.
Will not, ''burn your leg''. But you WILL notice the heat.
As we/they ALL say, ALWAYS TEST RIDE one FIRST. ALWAYS.
It does … with proper gear (boots) it is acceptable + even makes it somehow appealing to me (I drive a very sanitised car). I hope the updated exhaust tones it down a bit though (more flexibility gear wise). Def a bike you should first arrange time on (some dealerships have rentals)
Does it burn your right inner thigh?
less than the previous one indeed
Love them but neither. The Street lacks My Triumph Connectivity and the 1200s lack ribbed bench seats, the most comfortable Triumph seats. Hopefully next year ...
function, not functionality. Great bikes, great revue
Can't really understand that loud high exhaust system which makes it impossible for side panniers and also cooks your leg like roastbeef in summer especially in hot climates
have they fix the gear box yet. I would rather buy a 650 v-strom
What do you mean? The gearbox is amazing..
@@Alex-HD check it out sunshine some the gear boxes have faults. Anyway these over priced far east offering are for posers only. In the 60s and 70s I
I used to race all sorts of bikes on the dirt, all that tinsel on these bike would soon fall off given a good thrashing over most of the tracts I competed on, to call these over weights a behemoths 'scrambler' is stretching the imagination a tad. I would love to see one keep up with me on dirt, with me on my old 1965 TR6 trophy. These sad bikes are not British and they have stollen valour sporting The Union Flag. They should wear the flag of Thailand or Brazil and all the other assembly plants scatter over the world for cheap labour, Its like calling an AJS a British motorcycle, a company in China bought that mark, much the same as Blore did in the late seventies with Triumph. The last real quality Triumph to be made was by my old mate Les Harris in the 80s.. In 2015 I test rode a triumph tiger Xc800 three pot. I rode over to Edinburgh for a test ride, it was nimble enough but the whine from the engine was awful, it reminded me of the whine of an old QL Bedford's crash box. I was glad to ride home the hundred odd mile trip on my quite old Kwaker GT550..
Every manufacturer has some gearboxes that are faulty. No one is flawless of course. It’s not like UK is resonant with great build quality. Doesn’t really matter where they are built. It’s more up to the brand to make sure that they create quality products. It’s not up to the country. It’s sounds a little bit like you are stuck in the past my sir being a real sceptical Mr.
The middle cylinder on that v- strom is prone to seize.
@@Alex-HD yeah , they’re smooth as butter . There used to be a couple of issues that were reported, but nothing recently in the past few years . From what I’ve read on reviews, the Triumphs are probably the smoothest shifting transmissions in production today .
I love your reviews Motobob but "on a tight budget" for a street scrambler? 9500£ (without extra's) doesn't sound like a "budget bike". 12850£ for the 1200 is top notch money. "Premium brand" as Triumph likes to say themselves. Really painful knowing that -for example- Yamaha offers a way better electronics package on a MT09 which is considerably cheaper than these bikes. Triumph seems to push themselves off the shelve with these prices, just for the brand and the looks. I love 'm, but you don't get enough for your money...
And if you want to compare with ducati scrambler this one is one good video: ua-cam.com/video/rwtWRc5ikMs/v-deo.html
👍😎
Still can't get rid of that ugly pinched seam tank, they can do it on a 1200, but can't do it on the 900.
An ADV sized bike, nope just stay with the ADV bike.
Neither, get a Tenere 700
None get a ducati scrambler.
fast talk
Why haven't Royal Enfield made a 650 Himalayan? It would make the Triumphs look very poor value for money.
Is that the 650 compared to the 1200 comparison test?
Too globalist green too much crap seen! Even with the basic model. Their designs have been forced to be by others who do not even ride. Just like with the horse never again will there be the same riders again.
how about none? Who wants a bike made in Thailand for premium money?
Then go buy a bike from europe for about 20 000 or more.
Yeah, nah. I might opt for a Himalayan.
brixton 1200