3/26/2023 0 Comments Scrambler 1200![]() I regularly navigate via my cell phone, so I see a lot of potential here. I am more interested in the turn-by-turn Google Map directions. The GoPro technology doesn’t get me immediately excited as I am fine with just hitting the button on the camera, but it would be helpful when we have a camera positioned somewhere out of immediate reach. We got to see the prototype of the technology on one of the models they had on display, but the final production version is still being finished so we weren’t able to test it on this ride (says the guy who was running three GoPros, trying to film a review while riding). In addition, the Scrambler will be the first Triumph model (as well as the first bike from any OEM) that will allow for GoPro integration and control via the bike’s dash. In addition to the standard electronics, Triumph has also introduced an app which will allow for turn-by-turn directions via Google Maps to be displayed on the newest TFT dash (a first for the brand). The first motorcycle ever to feature GoPro integration. Both models receive electronic cruise control. On the XC version, ABS can only be turned off at the rear wheel. The XE model also includes an Off-Road Pro mode, which allows the rider to completely disable ABS. The new Scrambler 1200 has a damn near perfect throttle in all of the five (six on the XE) rider modes.Įach of the rider modes (Sport, Street, Rain, Off-Road, and Rider) alter the bike’s throttle response as well as the level of intervention from the ABS and traction control systems. I never liked the on/off throttle that I felt plagued both of those models. Throttle response is drastically improved over both the T-120 and the Thruxton. However, for folks who like to lug an engine and prefer an immediate boatload of torque at their fingertips, this motor will leave you with a grin. If you like revving the shit out of an engine to reach optimal power delivery, this bike is not for you. At the same time, the horsepower (down about eight ponies compared to the Thruxton) peaks 650 rpm higher in the rev range, thus broadening the overall powerband. This gives riders a lot of room for flexibility when it comes to gear selection. The Scrambler’s peak torque is nearly identical to the Thruxton’s 82 foot-pounds, but hits 1,000 rpm lower in the rev range and looks like a damn torque plateau. While this is technically less power than the Thruxton R, keep in mind that it is all about the distribution of power. The character of this engine is what makes it so impressive. It claims 81 foot-pounds of torque at 3,950 rpm and 90 horsepower at 7,400 rpm. Essentially, the Scrambler’s engine sits somewhere between the T-120 and the Thruxton models. I found it interesting that in the comparisons which they presented, Triumph focused on the T-120, which utilizes a different, HT (high torque) version of their 1200 cc p-twin. The bike also gets a dedicated ECU tune to reposition the power output slightly lower and spread it across the rev range. According to Triumph, no changes have been made to the camshafts. The main changes come from a reduction of mass and reengineered inertia metrics on key internals, such as the balance shaft, alternator, and crankshaft. The heart of the new Scrambler is a revised and re-tuned version of Triumph's 1200 cc HP parallel-twin engine found in the Thruxton. The heart of the new Scrambler 1200 is a revised version of Triumph's 1200 HP parallel twin originally used in their Thruxton model. ![]() What I’d like to do first is to present all of the facts that apply to both models and then explain the differences between both models, because it’s actually much more than just suspension travel, which seems to be the popular opinion on social media, at the moment. ![]() ![]() According to Triumph’s press team, the “E” in XE stands for “Extreme.” As in, it’s ready to tackle even more extreme off-road terrain than its sibling. ![]() The new Scrambler 1200 is available in two flavors, the XC and the XE. ADV bikes are usually flagship models for the OEMs, and as such, they usually spare minimal expense in bringing the newest technology and class-leading components to the table. There is usually a bit of a compromise on both ends to accommodate the duality of the machine. Triumph Scrambler 1200: Spurg's Naked AdventureĪs you read this review, keep in mind that the intention of an adventure bike is to be able to handle both street and off-road riding fairly well. ![]()
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