The Triumph Street SCRAMBLER!
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- Опубликовано: 28 фев 2017
- Hello and welcome to my first ride and review of the new Triumph Street Scrambler 900.
Apologies again for the length but I tried to add everything in again.
Please ask questions and comments below and I will endeavour to answer them all.
One correction: The Pillion pegs CAN be completely removed.
Huge thank you as always to Herts Triumph for allowing me to ride these bikes and to access them early. I really do enjoy riding these bikes and making these reviews in the hope that they help people find their perfect riding partners...
Thanks again for watching!
Until next time: TALLY BALLY HO!
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Agree with every word, tried all the others and only got on this last ! what an idiot as I had spent the last 18 years !!! on a Tiger...
At 62 now I find that I feel as confident as I did when I was 22...thank you Triumph you will keep me riding for at least another 10 years.....just had my first day out on my bike that I collected yesterday.......
Excellent Peter! Great to hear!
Have fun! :-)
Brilliant funny and honest review...had me chuckling like an old hen! Brilliant! I think I am going to have one of these off the back of this review. Cheers me ol beauty!
Splendid review! I appreciate the thought and thoroughness you put into your reviews.
Thank you Andrew. I'm glad you say that. I do sometimes wonder if I waffle too much, luckily I only get the odd person calling me gay or an idiot... So far so good on this video though! :-)
Thanks for watching and taking the time to write a kind comment...
TBH!
Came for the bike, stayed for the amazing commentary and accent.
Zac Martinez thank you Zac. Glad you enjoyed it!
how in the world did I miss this channel...your awesome..love your style of presenting and also the fact that you are enjoying the ride along with covering every detail.....
Thank you very much for saying so! :-)
Glad you like it. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment...
TBH!
WOW!!! I'M SOLD. I had so much fun just watching I can imagine and see that you were having a blast. Cheers.
Thank you for the video! I'm picking up mine in two weeks. Can't wait!
Huzzah! You'll love it I'm sure! :-)
Ulf. Did you get your bike? How do you like it?
The best review i've seen for this bike, thanks 😀
I have been looking at buying the scrambler and you single-handedly sold me on it! No apologies needed! Thank you so much for the review!
You're most welcome! :-) I'm glad to have been of help..
TBH!
Another good review, enjoyed it, Thanks,
Did my first test ride on this bike on 2-1-2020. Mr. Rambunctious is spot on with his review.
I knew within the first mile of my test ride that I had to purchase this bike. So much fun and so easy to ride. A mile wide grin was on my face during my all too brief demo.
A BIG thumbs up to Triumph for their effort here! I am going to love cruising (and then some) down all the wonderful roads that surround my hometown in Northern California.
Thank you Mr. R for your unabashed enthusiasm for this motorcycle, and for pointing myself towards a bike that I never would have considered before your review.
Sorry, Captain!
I referred to you as Mr. Rambunctious. I believe that was your father.
Please forgive me!
going to buy one now..best review I've seen on these yet😀
flicked through a few of your vids and loved everyone! subbed!
Brilliant news. Thank you and thank you for watching! :-)
picking mine up tomorrow. 2019 model so stoked after watching this :)
Resume of all your vids
AHHHHHH
AWHHHHH
HAHAHA THIS IS GREAT!!!
AAGGHHH LOVE IT!!
YUHUUUUU what a fun!!
Pretty much! :-)
sat on one of these at Newcastle triumph today and was very impressed with the ergonomics and the look- a very handsome machine! Great review, I like the long ones!!
Thank you Mr J! The long ones are the best, or so I've heard...
It's a very good bike in my opinion. It won't set any records, but great great fun... :-)
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment!
This Street Scrambler seems like a true fun bike and you are so positive. I have gone from a T120 to a Scrambler 900. Love the style.
Thank you for the great video! I am ready for a bike upgrade and I think you sold me on the Street Scrambler. Cheers from Wisconsin :)
You're welcome and thank you for watching! Enjoy the riding this summer!
This bike has been my screensaver since it came out this year. Superbly useful review. Now saving my pennies.
jasperGB glD it helped sir! Thank you for watching! And good luck!
Great review Captain! --as always.
I currently have a Triumph America (which is a great light cruiser) but I was considering trading it in for the new T100 but now this video has got me thinking about the Scrambler. Damn! Triumph has some awesome bikes right now.
They do indeed! This is the most fun though. Thanks for watching! :-)
Thanks for your many reviews, I enjoy all of them. Have fancied a T120 for a while and recently went to test ride one at Bevans Cardiff. Whilst I was waiting a few minutes before setting off I also had a sit on the Street Scrambler, "Have a go on that as well if you like", said Drew, the ever helpful sales guy. So I rode the 120, then the Scrambler, back to back as it were, then returned to the shop and ordered a Scrambler which I'm picking up next week. As you say, there's something about it that makes it really rewarding and fun to ride. Just goes to show that certain bikes have qualities that just don't show up on spec sheets!Keep up the good work.Tally Bally Ho!
I'm not surprised that you chose the Scrambler over the T120 after riding it. It really IS good fun. It makes you feel like you could do anything. Love it! :-)
On my first test ride I was smiling ear to ear! That feeling haunted me for 6 months till I bought one!! Love this bike. Safe riding all!
Great video👍 I was thinking about getting a T120 as a second bike after testing that and the T100; however, more recently I've been admiring the looks of the Scrambler in the showroom and have watched several reviews, all of which have been incredibly positive. I have now decided to test one of these and if it lives up to expectations, will probably place an order. Many thanks for your enthusiastic review. Cheers, Andy
Your welcome Andy! Thank you.
Yes, the Scrambler is a lot more fun than the T120, and you don't really notice the lack of power unless you are after good roll ons above 80mph...
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! :-)
Awesome vid Cap, been waiting for this one! I went and tested one on Tuesday, I was smitten. The bike is absolutely amazing! Now we're both pretty Triumph biased so some people like not be as enthusiastic about it as we are but this bike actually is AMAZING! So much so I ordered one on the spot! (in the sexy Khaki obviously). I was like a little kid :D
That's exactly how I felt as I reckon you could tell in the video! :-)
I have said that if the Thruxton didn't exist, this would be mine on the spot... It's a pity I can't afford 2 bikes... Such a pity... :-)
Tested it on the 24 and fell in love with it .Got to agree with you its so comfortable and a nice place to be.
Thanks, Yes, it's my next favourite Triumph, effortless and great fun! ;-) Obviously, my Thruxton R is my favourite before you ask.. ;-)
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! :-)
Best video thus far on the Street Scrambler. Thanks for putting together a thorough review. I have a 2016 CBR600RR currently that I love riding and am debating adding the Scrambler to my garage. I thought I'd be content with just having the CBR but fell in love with the 2016 Scrambler when I saw it in Colombia, South America of all places. Then Triumph came out with the Street Scrambler which is a perfected version in my mind. I must have it!
I think it is such a fun bike...Would be an excellent companion to your 600RR... Different enough to be worth it, and fun in a different way! :-)
Thanks for watching and for the kind comments... :-)
Dude! You make me really happy that i bought one, in red, last week.
@@cptntwang great to hear! Enjoy!!
Captain I'm loving your work. Keeps getting better my friend 👍🏻
Thank you for watching sir! Glad you enjoyed it! :-) I try not to be too dull, but this one does go on rather... :-)
Captain Rambunctious It's better to give depth of information in my opinion. I might have to buy one of these if finances are good to me. Next step for me is a Gsxr 600 for track days but I'll definitely go to Phillip McCallen's and have some fun on triumphant machinery. Sounds great.
Please do! :-) They are lovely bikes...
Thanks again for popping by! :-)
Fibroboy agreed !
Got to ride one last week, what an absolute blast. The actual performance far exceeds what you would expect from the data sheet. The clutch
and throttle are so light and easy to use with all controls in the right places. Brakes, performance and handling encourage you to give it some
and go for it. The standard pipes sound awesome.! Although i found the seat firm its big enough to move around even for a fat bloke like me.
Only down side for me is the price. 9,200 for a red one is up there in the Tiger price range. But what a cracking bike to ride, i found myself giggling
more than once. :-) Tim
You've hit the mail on the head. Exactly what I was trying to get at... So much more than I expected. It's just SO easy to ride and therefore such a hoot!
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I agree with you on the price front, but for finance and PCP deal whores like me, who cares!? :-)
Tried the 800 Tiger this week, really confused now.!! Like them both for different reasons. The Scrambler has the character for sure.
Tim Holt I had the Tiger for 6 months. An excellent bike but I got bored. No character although exceedingly capable. If you can put up with slightly less practicality and versatility, then the Scrambler is a good mix!
Looks like a lot of fun! 👍🏻
Yup! Exceedingly good fun!
Nice review Cap. Looks great, sounds great, love it! Want one, particularly for playing a bit off the beaten path.
I notice they left Bobbin bosses off the swingarm and with the rear brake placed where it is, it appears centerstand is necessary "option."
Damn Triumph STOP IT already!
I think you make a great point about power. People get so goofy over it and will hardly ever most of it anyway. Much more fun to feel like your working a bike than lugging some race engine around at 3k rpm on public roads.
Your honesty about how much fun it is even compared to your own Thruxton is appreciated and compelling!
Thank you saddlebag... Yes, if the Thruxton didn't exist, this is my favourite Triumph... Even more than the Speed Triple R... Just so easy... Love it... Wish I could have 2 bikes! :-)
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comement. :-)
Great job as usual. The. Scrambler is an easy bike to overlook - solid, easy to ride and looks good. It is just missing that excitement factor for me. Loved how you changed helmets then back in mid review.
I like that seat set-up. Nice wide main seat and reasonable wide pillion seat. Cool.
Thanks again Capt 👍
It’s a lovely looking thing
Got to get a go on one of these Captain! You made me dribble in my coffee!
Ha ha! Sorry Neil! :-)
Videos like this help me survive the winter. This is gonna be the 3rd season i'm gonna use it, and still can't wait. Sure, it could be any bike, but i have THIS one :D
Lovely to hear!
I must admit, one of the best things about doing these videos is that I can rewatch them and reminisce, especially the joint vlogs and trips to Wales and Cornwall!
Thanks for watching!
Great review buddy, I take it you like it then, it has some nice little touches these days, Triumph are certainly listening to the feedback given by the looks of it, RSM8.
Yes, it's great fun! Won't set any records, but if the Thruxton didn't exist, I'd have this.
Thanks for watching as always. Sorry for the late reply.. been rather busy of late... :-)
Im getting this bike its on order should be here by may 2017 .. I feel more confident I made the right choice of bike.. thank you for you're review :) ... my first triumph is a 1972 bonneville for 5 years Im looking forward to this scrambler .. thank you
You're most welcome! I hope you enjoy many miles on it and hope my review was accurate for you!
One minor quibble: the entire passenger peg assembly can disengage from the frame, not just the pegs. I've got them off on mine and it looks fantastic. I'm waiting for some aftermarket solution to clean those holes up and keep the grime out. Completely agree with your review on the fun factor! I just finished the break-in maintenance and am really giving it a go now!
Paul Pennell that's brilliant news! I honestly couldn't see how to do that. It looked like it was a solid weld!
Glad you are enjoying it and you agree with my assessment of fun. I can't put my finger on it but it is so much more fun to ride than the Street twin but I don't really know why!
Thanks for watching and for the info!
Paul Pennell oh and I'd just plug the gaps with black end caps from the old bonnie or theuxton as their frames had these plastic caps that should work!
Look at Rake and Trail between the models . Its all I can find besides tires . Thanks
It is a very good looking bike, that should appeal well to young and old. Great video and the Best Triumph Motorcycle Review as usual. Thank You Captain.
Thank you Darrell, as always you are too kind! :-)
When you played the "extreme exhaust ejeculations" the exhaust really does make a proper brrrum brrrum sound. First class sound effects by the exhaust tuning guys at Triumph!
Absolutely and stock! I really want to hear a V&H without baffles on this!
I've been thinking of a change for some time as I'm looking for something lighter than my Speed Triple, with an easier clutch, due to the onset of arthritis in my hands and wrist. This looks enormous fun and sounds great. Perfect for the type of riding I prefer now. Thank you for an excellent review and great quality video. I have a test ride next week and hope to acquire a new 65hp model as soon as I can. Looking forward to tearing around soon. 👍
It should suit you perfectly!
You call them the ' Hinckley guy's ' I think . Glad you got them Hinckley guy's . Its been way to long since we enjoyed this in the sixtys . Started arrangements for my part of this refinement , my sixty ninth birthday coming . Thanks
Ah, good to hear! And happy birthday for when it comes!
Thank you for watching!
Hello Captain, I thoroughly enjoy your genuine enthusiasm. I have a 2017 Suzuki Van van which is so comfy for me. For a longer trip I think I'll get a scrambler. I'll probably need a windshield. and I'll get farther on a tank full of gas with the scramblers incredible gas mileage. Thank you.
You're welcome! Thank you for your kind comments and for watching! :-)
TBH!
# 1favorite Moto vlogger! Tally bally ho Sir!
Thank you Magnus! :-)
Tally Bally Ho to you too!
I made the mistake of trying the 2019 version of this. Now I've had no choice but buying it and I'll be picking it up in a month. ^^
I'm seriously thinking about one of these 2019 versions, and wondered how you're getting along with yours now you've had it a while. Thanks.
@@n518080 Absolutely. I've had it for about 2 months now and I am loving it. I just looks good, sounds good, rides good and feels good.
It's not going to break any acceleration records or speed records, but it has everything it needs to outperform most cars on acceleration and can go well above the speed limit here on freeways.
I get mine with some extras, heated grips, the small windshield and the Vance & Hines muffler.
The heated grips are the best thing ever. In cold weather, they will save your hands from freezing, even if you are wearing the biggest, thickest gloves. Definitely money well spent.
The small windshield takes the worst of the wind when going on the freeway. If I were planning on going on a really long trip with lots of freeway, I might consider getting a bigger aftermarket windshield as the wind can get pretty hectic.
The Vance & Hines muffler is great. I initially had a bit of reservations about it, since I loved the look of the two stock exhausts, but the V&H muffler just makes it sound so mean and throaty and since I'm not looking at it myself for 98% of the time anyways, it turn out that I was not as bothered by the switch as I had thought. I only got it because Triumph threw a black friday offer my way where I could get it for 50% off though. Not sure its worth it at full price.
Good as it is though, from time to time I find that I kinda miss my previous bike, a Yamaha Diversion '97 sports/touring bike. It had big body panels that took almost all the wind, big luggage racks and a great engine performance. If I were to go for a real touring trip, I would probably rent a touring bike like that for it. Maybe I'll grab a Yamaha Tracer one day as my second bike. XD
But as long as its all about going on nice rides, going from A to B and generally just feeling yourself, the Street Scrambler definitely has you covered.
@@Sunesen that's great info, thanks 👍
Love the Merlin flyby intro. Nice review
Thanks Joe. And thank you for watching! :-)
Was torn between the Street Twin, T 100, bobber, Street Cup and Street Scrambler. Thanks for the final installment of the reviews. I can now make an informed decision on which one to buy with the 10 grand I've so painstakingly saved from not eating, or using heating in my home for the past 2 years....
Kevin Wong crikey Kevin! Well I hope that you aren't disappointed in your decision! No pressure then! 😊
Thanks for watching!
Captain Rambunctious will let u know which one I go for. Thanks Captain! A very malnourished, weak and meek Tally Bally Ho...
Really good review sir. Thanks.
Thank you for watching Nick! :-)
You spoil us for reviews Captain! I want one! Trouble is I want them all!
Now imagine how I feel having ridden them all! :-)
I can't wait to have a house with a double garage, let alone one garage would be nice!!
Sod the garage I want a treble barn!! Ha ha
Haha...! You are Funny Captain XD as well as that was really Good review I was probably confused between bobber and Scrambler atlast made decision by watching this video to go with the Scrambler!!! Thanks alot (Subscribed) ; ) .
Thank you. Glad to have been of help! And thank you for watching! :-)
tried the scram at a bobber reveal and finally found one i would trade my 865 bonnie in for. the suspension and seating on that thing is just cush. I'm not giving up on the old t100 but geez that new scrambler is damn near a perfect neutral bike on road or dirt
I really do agreee with you! If Triumph didn't do the Thruxton, then this would be my favourite Triumph...
Nice looooong review as usual. it is a nice looking bike I had a good butchers at it last week. Definitely a more practical bike than the bobber! thank you for sharing sir!
Thank you for watching! Yes, just sooo much fun! :-)
I play this video over and over just, well not just but I love the music.
I would hope you use this guitar music in more of your fantastic informative videos. Thanks so much.
Thank you Robert! I will of course! :-)
Love the 8-bar-blues camera angle change coordination
Thank you. It doesn#t take as long as it used to to edit, but it's close! ;-)
Thank you for watching! :-)
Another fun and informative review Captain, Triumph are definitely producing top quality bikes catering for all types of riders, I'm seriously looking at the tiger xrt, one you are very familiar with, mainly for touring/commuting with a bit of fun chucked in.
I am indeed very familiar with it. Amazing machine, but if I wasn't going to tour too heavily and could make do with about 50 litres of rucksack and tail bag then I'd buy this Scrambler just for the fun of it... Might save you some money. What you save in bike costs, you could spend in accessories and kit... Just saying... ;-)
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment..
All good points but living in rural South Australia there are many Km to cover, but in saying that doesn't every man need a second or third bike!
You've hit the nail on the head sir! :-)
Great review - nicely done! So many great bikes to choose from these days - I've moved on to my full licence now so want to get something bigger than my current Honda CB300F. I started biking because I wanted one of the old style Triumph Scramblers because they looked so cool. Now having spent 16 months riding and racking up 17,000km I'm wondering if I need something with a bit less "upright" seating, and perhaps a bit more power. Choices, choices, choices!
Sounds like a Thruxton R to me! ;-)
Cracking review of a cracking looking bike.
Thank you Rich...
loving the reviews, your clearly mad, like it
Completely Jason... ;-)
Phil 480 is going to love this bike. I love the understated green.
That green is perfect. I'll get a test ride booked and see what I think, I've got a feeling that I'll be considering a trade in.
Was considering the Street Cup (although they are very different bikes, at least from a styling point), but now you have me thinking about the Street Scrambler!!!
runNride the Scrambler is must easier to ride and more versatile too, but up to you really when it comes to looks...
definitely like that versatility. My other bike is a 1200 GS and I would like a little runabout that I can just hop on and go mess around a bit. Great video btw, your enthusiasm for the bike is clear!!
runNride you're most welcome! Thank you.
Yellow and green looking mean.. (lid &bike) nice review ... !! New jacket? little more green landing & a bit on standing peg works on the beach front next time .. Hehe ..
Hi Capin'. Great review as always! Just one minor error (I think). I'm pretty sure the whole pillion foot peg supports come off the frame, not just the actual peg. Great bike, I ordered one last week ...in khaki green of course.
Hmm not sure now. It looks pretty welded on to me.. Unless there is a nut behind that I couldn't see... Even looking at the footage. But as you say, a minor point... :-)
Yes, the khaki green is the one to have in my book... :-)
Thanks for watching Chris! :-)
Captain I have a couple questions not related to your review if it is not too much a problem? What happened to your cool tune you had with the reviews and also what happened to Bigglesworth? I do enjoy your and Phil480 reviews, your work is much appreciated and is something old guys like me cannot say how great it is.
I thought that I still use all the same tunes, but maybe I've left one behind somewhere? Bigglesworth is alive and well but he doesn't live particularly close to me, and as I have rostered work, we are not available together very often, so doing reviews with him is tricky to organise. He'll be back no doubt! :-)
Thank you for watching! :-)
No offence taken Sir, I would definitely agree that the original Scrambler is indeed top heavy.
So it didn't run out of fuel then? :p
Okay, here's my thoughts. I wish I knew about this last year! It seems to be the perfect combination of what I like about the Street Twin and the original Scrambler. Having a lower seat height is a bonus for me. Sounds like the handling is a big improvement.
I prefer the classic looks of mine, but that's not to say I don't like the more modern touches that the new one has. Those front indicators and fork reflectors would be the first things I'd change.
Top notch review Captain!
Thanks Phil! Yes, I agree with you on the indicators and reflectors of course!
If I were you, I'd keep yours for a few years and then upgrade when you can... :-)
Thanks for watching sir! :-)
I love your reviews. And now I find myself wanting a shiny new Street Scrambler really bad... what did you just do? lol
Oh dear. Sorry David! At least you have an idea of what you want... I can never make up my mind! :-)
Just a lovely, entertaining, but realistic review. You are one of the best, Captain! By the way, what are those squiggly lines on your roads? And what is a pram ? Reporting here from Kentucky.
Thanks Mike... Squiggly lines? Are they the zig zags at the side of the road? They are no stopping lines near schools and crossings, so that visibility for pedestrians crossing roads is not impaired..
A pram is a trolley with wheels that you put babies lying down in - I believe it's called a stroller in the US...
Thanks for watching and apologies on the late reply!
TBH!
"Deep and throaty haha!... I've made that gag before" 10/10 for the jokes.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! :-)
Pqqpl
Had one of these as a loaner when I had the chain and sprockets replaced on my Street Triple, wonderful thing. Had a blast while I had it, though my butt did get a bit hot from the exhaust.
They are such fun aren't they?! You might just need more shielding which is readily available if you were a bit too close. Were you in traffic? Moving along seemed to be fine to me?
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment...
It was fine when I was out of the city, but when filtering and at slower speeds (up to 50 kph or so) I did notice the heat a bit. It wasn't uncomfortable, just noticeable. I imagine it'd be great during the winter.
The perfect winter bike! ;-) especially after having watched Riding With Tom 's video on how it can offroad! :-)
I'd definitely get one of those if I could afford multiple bikes! =)
Deep throaty. Gag indeed. Nice review.
Thank you and thank you for watching!
31:43 I wonder if there are any trails over there...you wouldn't say or even think of that on a Street Twin or Cup. The Scrambler entices to look out for possible off road excursions. It does seem like a do it all bike. Interested to see what luggage options there are. It looks like that side exhaust would limit whether panniers could be attached so you could go on a longer adventure trip.
Tail pack and left side pannier would balance out nicely. Basically what you would have done if you had the older Scrambler... Certainly easy enough to have about 50l of luggage on the back.. Then when you add rucksack and/or tank bag, that's a few days at least, and a tent could strap to the top of the lot...
Anyway, with a bit of imagination it's all there! :-)
Good comment, and thank you for watching! :-)
A Scrambler needs dual exhaust! Not a 2 into 1. Great job! Looks fantastic!!
With the hidden Cat, it's sort of a 2 into 1 into 2, but yes, on the face of it, 2-2 works! :-)
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! :-)
Lovely review. I'm rather jealous. What would you do for clothes if you didn't have the Triumph catalogue. Haha!
I'll get you on a proper Triumph after I come back from Uni. You'll never touch a new Triumph ever again!
I don't need to, ridden them all now! :-)
Except for the street triple, a bit scared of that...
I would LOVE to ride your tiger... A very kind offer...
Yes, I keep buying new jackets. Had this for a while now... At least I do sell my old ones or give them away...
Thanks for watching, glad you liked it... :-)
I have one. And a Thruxton (and a Tiger 800 XCX). I agree it is a much better bike than the previous model, which I thought at the time was the best fun I’d ever had on a motorbike in 45 years of riding. The new one is superb. Thruxton, by the way, is not the R but I still feel is the right one for me. I don’t race, literally or figuratively. I do enjoy riding fast but also relish the challenge of mastering a machine. It was primarily the firmness of the suspension that turned me off the R, plus I didn’t like any of the colours as much as the Green! By the way, the foot peg brackets also come off ( the Scrambler).
The green is easily the best Thruxton colour!
You're one lucky man! :-) Enjoy your bikes and thanks for watching!
Very nice review!
Thank you sir.
You snuck that in! 😁😁😁
Couldn't help myself! ;-)
Doh and Bolx ! .... GR8 review ... your best yet ... Looks like bike number 4 in April ...... Tiz only money .... You can't take it with ya ! ! !
No you can't! You're only here once! :-)
My favourite Triumph after my Thruxton... I was and still am amazed how much fun I had on it... :-)
I've watched most of your videos thanks. Used to have a thruxton and now looking for another Triumph. If you were to own one bike, which would it be and why? I'm keen on the 2018 Speedmaster, T120 or this bike. I loved the thruxton but not ideal for a long day ride. I need something that will do everything but not really worried about off road.
Lovely and entertaining review I must say, it is slightly strange to watch you ride around my local area, from my local dealer and down my local roads, but i digress, you must get this question asked a lot but what is the make and model of helmet that you are wearing at 18:44 ? P.S very jealous to see you riding my dream bike.
Thank you Sanjay! Very kind of you to say so. I hope you find it useful. I'm sure our local dealer would let you ride it! After all, they are in the selling bikes business!
The helmet is the Bell Custom 500 Roland Sands edition. The Roland Sands bit is just the design, there are lots of different paint jobs for the Bell Custom 500. I find it a very comfortable and relatively quiet (for an open face helmet) helmet! :-)
Thanks for watching! :-)
I have never ridden a motorcycle before, but I think I might buy this model.
That would be a very good choice! :-)
Thank you captain for yet another lovely film. :-) There's one thing I find quite irritating though. I really must tell you. It's the word "you". When it's used instead of "I". Often in situations when someone is trying to explain something. "The seat is comfy, YOU can ride all day". When it should be "I can ride all day". But that's me, I suppose. ;-) Pricey bike this one. But lovely, very nice! :-) Lovely film, indeed!
Thank you John! Yes, true... Maybe I have been mildly americanised in my vernacular?!
I can ride it all day, and you SHOULD be able to as well... How's that?! ;-)
Thanks for watching as ever! :-) Keep the comments coming...
It is quite pretty a beasty to behold! :-)
One tends to agree with one! ;-)
Triumph, what are you doing to me, Do I go balls out and get the Street triple RS or act more age appropriate and get the scrambler? 🤔 Nice review Captain!
Well I 'might' be riding it next week...
I would always advise just to ride both. But to me, as a little bit of a wimp, I'd get the Scrambler. I think the Street Triple might scare me a bit. I hope it's a bit bigger than the old street triple too... We will see!
Thank you for watching! I know how you feel... ;-)
love it..... It sounds like the bike have soul .......starting to think about if it's possible to go touring on it? small tank and not easy to put luggage on? ....... Maybe my next bike but it will have to go on touring........ decisions decisions..... 😀But good review 👍
I'm sure you can tour with it. Either the SW Motech wraparound pannier overbag, or Kriega kit, with a tank bag etc... You should get about 180miles on a tank max keeping to sensible speeds, so that's still a 'safe' 140 miles between fills. I'd tour on it! Although I've toured on my old Thruxton, so maybe i'm not the one to ask! ;-)
Thanks for watching and for the thought provoking comment! :-)
I was also wondering about the touring potential of this bike. I'm thinking about doing some touring this year on my Tiger 800 Roadie (Gen 1, no cruise control), but the fun factor of the Scrambler makes it a very tempting option to consider. Your review, and your obvious enjoyment of the bike, definitely makes me want to test ride one. I was only going to watch a few minutes before going to bed, but I ended up watching the whole thing. Great job.
Nice review 💪
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it! :-)
Love the Khaki Green...that's why I got the Steve McQueen T100.
Did hear you mention...are there different TC modes (Rain/Road/Mud)?
Cheers!
No modes on this bike, like the Street Twin, but you can turn the traction control off and ABS off as well, making it an off-roader if you like...
Loved Selfie time and loving the green look. Did you try that pillion with a passenger?
No I didn't I'm afraid... I think it will depend on the stature of the passenger as to how comfortable it will be, but they do offer a dual seat which would give more comfort to the larger derriered person... ;-)
“Ribbed” very nice!
Very nice review Captain ! I just got that same quilted Barbour jacket and it's fantastic ! I love it ! What brand 3/4 helmet did you have on? It's very nice. Looking very spiffy!
Thank you Donnie. It's the Bell Custom 500 with the Roland Sands special design... Bought it for the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride and love riding with it. Just very difficult to vlog with it, so have to use the full face for chatting, open face for nice shots and posing... ;-)
Thanks for watching as ever sir!
Well Donnie asked the first part of the question, for which thank you for answering. The second, I shall try my best to ask... those were some nice glasses on along with the helmet, care to share the specs on them?
They are the standard aviator goggles... T1 I believe they are called.. Here they are on the Urban Rider website but you can get them in most retro Helmet stores... www.urbanrider.co.uk/aviator-pilot-goggles-t1-gunmetal.html
And they come with different colour frames as well... Pricey but comfortable and practical. Excellent optics...
Thanks for watching! :-)
Captain Rambunctious , what's your thoughts on the Barbour jacket? It's quite appealing and easy on the eyes! I love mine!
Nice review, thanks for that. What about the heat from the exhaust? Does it heat up too much if you drive stuck in the traffic like in the city center? i live in sicily (italy) where the sun hits hard
I'm afraid that I don't know. I didn't notice it at all on my ride, but I wasn't stationary very long and it wasn't very warm either! It is well protected, but one could assume that you would get some heat... I'm sorry that I can't say any more. I wouldn't want to without having any experience of it in warmer weather...
I will ride it again soon though, just for fun, so should be able to report back in warmer weather.
Captain,
I CAN'T UNDERSTAND that 270° Crank. When Triumph
first came out with it they were trying to get a "Harley"
sound.
They were UNSUCCESSFUL.
YOU know I've been riding more than 50yrs. The SOUND of a 360° crank MEANS BRITISH PARALLEL TWIN.
I HAVE NO $. I'm STUCK w/my
"Dyna StreetBob." (talk about TOP-HEAVY!)
Triumph is OLDER THAN HD.
If a 270 has an advantage over a 360..... fine.
Did I tell you RED sent B/D
Greetings from Munich?
Really MADE MY DAY!
John Spencer very kind of her.
Not sure they were going for a Harley sound, just more a throatier throb. I understand that the 360 is a Triumph set up but certainly the difference between my old Thruxton (360) and the old Scrambler (270) wasn't that much. If anything it gave a bit more lunch lower down in the revs which was the point over purely for sound purposes.
My new Thruxton (270) sounds nothing like a Harley and thank goodness for that... but I do prefer the 270 sound over the 360 of my old Thruxton. Is has more resonance and apparently also helps with lower down thump... allegedly...
Anyway, it's probably just a preference thing...
Thanks for watching and for the comment.
TBH!
Hi there, Just after a bit of advice I am 190cm tall how comfortable/suitable would this bike be for me with the seat height of 79cm? And/or is the seat height easily adjusted if needed? Cheers, Bart
I've own a 14 thruxton n was disappointed with its power but still loved that bike . How does the power of the new scrambler feel compared to the old mill
I had a 2013 Thruxton so know what you mean. Runs out of puff and sounds like a sewing machine unless you have a some fun tinkering with it.
the new Scrambler is completely different. More torque, more power, and extremely well poised, flickable and light. If the new Thruxton didn't exist I'd have the Scrambler. Such a fun bike. So much fun all through the ranges below 80mph... If you plan on being faster than that for long periods, that is the only time you would miss having a bike with a bigger engine. A great bike and so much better than the old Thruxton...
Very comprehensive work Captain. Sounds like a fun bike. You're looking very trim if I may say so. Have you been taking care ?
Thank you sir! On a diet. Christmas took its toll. Got to lose 2 more stone... Hepcat Harley and Lady Hepcat have inspired me to lose weight again as well... Just isn't much time to exercise at the moment, so dieting is the way it has to be unfortunately... At least I feel fitter when I am riding more. Bring on the Spring! :-)
Thanks for watching! :-) You never know, one day I hope to need to stop at yours on a tour sometime... :-)
It's obviously working. Well done sir. And you know you are always welcome at V.D. towers ;-) I have many marvelous roads to show you !
Guy Wolff in New England here ..I have two days and 300 miles on one of these ..I just got off of 15 K miles and two seasons on a Yamaha 1700 road star.. My riding habits are 70% back, very bumpy, roads (DO you call those C roads ? ) 15% dirt roads and 15% highways (M roads ? ) ... I consider this bike a back-road roadster .. The suspension is a bit light but my feet are in the right place to stand (or Post) if I see something coming up and the bike is planted and stable in the twisties &.tall enough that I am not scraping pegs . It has enough pep and really more usable power on the highway at the 70 to 85 /90 when you have need than I had with the 1700 .. I love the light weight after the 750 pound Road Star as well .It is great at turning twisties into straight lines. The pipes are hot when you are in town traffic on a warm day (and the water cooling fan makes magic heat in stopped traffic ). Also I wish it had a larger gas tank but all in all it is a perfect bike for my use .. I will get a center stand, heated grips, a long flat seat and a real rack for rain gear or my banjo as the seasons go on .. Thanks for the great reviews on all these wonderful bikes .. If you want a real hoot give the Moto Guzzi V7 stone 111 a ride .. Welcome back to the 1970's ! All the best , Guy
Thanks Guy! That's excellent consumer advice and you seem to be getting the right accessories to suit your riding... I've 'loved' this comment so hopefully it will appear at the top of the comments section so that others can read what you have written easily...
The MotoGuzzi is already on my list... At the moment family life is getting in the way of riding, but soon I'll be back to reviews!
Thanks again and enjoy and ride safely! :-)
Sure is a lovely bike.
It really is... If the Thruxton R didn't exist, I would have this as my only bike...
Ok, maybe you've talked me into a test ride ;-) but those exhaust pipes are anathema.
Tony Dare they can be changed... I'm not trying to sell you a Scrambler. And the Street cup is prettier. I just think the Scrmabler might suit your needs?
Fucking nice review. Thanks for taking the time to do it!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching! :-) It's why I do it...
a model I'd consider,but triumph need to add more colour choices to their range?? great review though!
I know a young man with cans that rattle . He does amazing things with them cans .(homage too Steve Martin) With todays chemical formulations more is possible than ever before . Thanks
Oh and I noticed the thumb injury too, I thought air bags were supposed to prevent injury!
Yes, the only injury I got was from the airbag... What a load of bollocks... ;-)
Well spoken 😄👍🏽😎