Triumph makes a touring windscreen for this bike now that does a fantastic job of deflecting wind off your body. There's still a bit that hits the head which I think may be done away with using a windshield extension but there are options for removing wind from the front.
Thanks for an informative review. I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on the new Triumph Scrambler 1200xe. I’ve had my Scrambler 1200xe for about two months, purchased in early May, 2024. I also have a ‘21 Honda CRF300 Rally, with lots of mods, and an ‘06 Kawasaki KLR650, with lots of mods. For my Triumph, I have purchased almost all the Triumph additional modifications available. The little windscreen actually helps a bit with the wind, and protects the front of the instrument cluster. My little Honda, and the KLR650 have tall windscreens, and they really help a lot. There are after-market tall windscreens for the Scrambler. I’m debating with myself about whether to purchase one, though. I’m trying to get used to the heavy weight of the Triumph. It can be a bit tough trying to muscle it into and out of the garage. I’m really enjoying the performance of the new Triumph. All that power is getting addictive. The suspension on the Triumph is quite stiff for a bike billed as “off-road capable”. I have yet to take it off-road, though. The heat from the exhaust pipe is a bit uncomfortable, but not a deal-breaker as yet. It will come in handy in our short, mild winters here in Texas. Happy Trails!
I ride a BMW R1200R (naked), and don't have any issues with wind blast at motorway speeds. I regularly ride at motorway speeds, including a trip from Cardiff to Land's End (487 miles), in one day, and lots of rain!! without any problems. After a week or 2, you get used to the overall wind blast. BTW, i'm definately NOT fit and muscular (over weight, under fit and mid 50's). Previously, I had a Kawasaki Versys 1000 (for about 3 years, covering 32000 miles), and on that, as with all faired bikes, I found an awful lot of buffering around my helmet, or shoulders. I tried different screens, but no joy. This has resulted in slight head and neck pain, more so on longer journeys. Also, still got wet, more on the arms than chest or overall. For me personally, I find a large naked bike, like the Triumph 1200, ideal all rounders, once you get used to the wind, great around town, twisty roads and motorway speeds, not everyone is the same though. Grumps.
Every one complains about the exhaust. Being on so many different bikes in the last 6 years. its not any worse or any better. also it has an anti stall with the clutch switch, raises the idle like 500 rpm to help with not stalling. I love mine, ive taken it on a super moto sunday lol
I definitely love the looks of the Scrambler, however I’m not sure I’d want to do a long motorway journey on it, would much rather a dedicated sports tourer or adventure bike for sure. The heat must be a triumph thing, my sprint runs hot, the Bonnaville bobber I test rode did as well, so did the new tiger 900 when I rode that.
Unit Garage make an old school Dakar fairing for it and it cuts most of the wind. I just did a 550 mile day on a Street Twin and it wasn't that bad. If you like the bike don't listen to the snivlers....buy it.
That 360 turn gave me flashbacks to U turns for the Mod 1 test! Bike looks good and the lack of faring is familiar to me as a Bonneville rider. I'd consider the Scrambler for a future bike based on your review.
I like the feeling of wind on my chest. It's better than your head being buffeted by the turbulence caused by a screen. I did London to Portugal return on a very similar bike with no fairing: Buell Ulysses. I wasn't tired at all. 1200 cc is better than smaller displacements at slow speed because of its superior tractability. Buy one.
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 in numerous, fantastic adventures. The book is a work of fiction, but supposedly the adventures in the book are all based on Arthur’s real-life experiences. Randall Arthur is the author of the bestselling novel Wisdom Hunter. On a side note, Forgotten Road is a faith-based novel.
Motorway section is interesting. I do a 160 mile motorway round trip once a week on a naked bike with clip-ons (sv650x). Cold fingers are a problem, but I've never felt like I'm holding on... more like you lean into the wind and float on it. Not sure if bringing the bars forward on the scrambler would transform it for you.
Thing is I'm 6'4, That is one of the main issues I'm just higher off the bike than most, also it can depend on the wind. Constant wind is one thing but buffeting wind is another.
@@fokke_sander yeah kept the chill off, sold the bike, too top heavy at low speed but the hot seat/ exhaust thing made riding in traffic awful.Got a ktm 690 smcr now, no heat issues light and nimble power is similar but less torque got the comfort seat option still pretty bad😂 handles better too.
Mate I have a huge high and wide screen for motorway riding. Do I like how it looks No! But I do value how is protects me. Now I don’t need it when I’m on B roads which let’s be fair is more fun 😂
If it were a light bike like my DR I would miss it, with an extra 100kgs under me I do kinda like the fact it won't lock. It's kinda fun getting to know the distance and timing you need to get it all to match up in corner entry for a good transition in corners. When you get it right its really nice and smooth.
@BobbyBlueAce I'm not, I had an XE and sold it within months, the ride quality was so bad, it slightly improved after having the rear shocks resprung and revalved, but still it was not a comfortable ride by any stretch of the imagination. A Bonneville T120 with less than half the suspension travel felt like a magic carpet next to the XE.
I really do not understand why they dont make a 650, or 700 version of it. Itd be a banger for a lot of people, esspecially as there is a big need to midweight off-road and ADV bikes!
Triumph makes a touring windscreen for this bike now that does a fantastic job of deflecting wind off your body. There's still a bit that hits the head which I think may be done away with using a windshield extension but there are options for removing wind from the front.
Thanks for an informative review.
I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on the new Triumph Scrambler 1200xe.
I’ve had my Scrambler 1200xe for about two months, purchased in early May, 2024.
I also have a ‘21 Honda CRF300 Rally, with lots of mods, and an ‘06 Kawasaki KLR650, with lots of mods.
For my Triumph, I have purchased almost all the Triumph additional modifications available.
The little windscreen actually helps a bit with the wind, and protects the front of the instrument cluster.
My little Honda, and the KLR650 have tall windscreens, and they really help a lot. There are after-market tall windscreens for the Scrambler.
I’m debating with myself about whether to purchase one, though.
I’m trying to get used to the heavy weight of the Triumph. It can be a bit tough trying to muscle it into and out of the garage.
I’m really enjoying the performance of the new Triumph. All that power is getting addictive.
The suspension on the Triumph is quite stiff for a bike billed as “off-road capable”. I have yet to take it off-road, though.
The heat from the exhaust pipe is a bit uncomfortable, but not a deal-breaker as yet. It will come in handy in our short, mild winters here in Texas.
Happy Trails!
I ride a BMW R1200R (naked), and don't have any issues with wind blast at motorway speeds.
I regularly ride at motorway speeds, including a trip from Cardiff to Land's End (487 miles), in one day, and lots of rain!! without any problems. After a week or 2, you get used to the overall wind blast.
BTW, i'm definately NOT fit and muscular (over weight, under fit and mid 50's).
Previously, I had a Kawasaki Versys 1000 (for about 3 years, covering 32000 miles), and on that, as with all faired bikes, I found an awful lot of buffering around my helmet, or shoulders.
I tried different screens, but no joy.
This has resulted in slight head and neck pain, more so on longer journeys.
Also, still got wet, more on the arms than chest or overall.
For me personally, I find a large naked bike, like the Triumph 1200, ideal all rounders, once you get used to the wind, great around town, twisty roads and motorway speeds, not everyone is the same though.
Grumps.
Every one complains about the exhaust. Being on so many different bikes in the last 6 years. its not any worse or any better. also it has an anti stall with the clutch switch, raises the idle like 500 rpm to help with not stalling. I love mine, ive taken it on a super moto sunday lol
I have the same with a huge touring screen which I only use when I tour. Easy fix amazing bike only thing I don’t like is the key
I definitely love the looks of the Scrambler, however I’m not sure I’d want to do a long motorway journey on it, would much rather a dedicated sports tourer or adventure bike for sure. The heat must be a triumph thing, my sprint runs hot, the Bonnaville bobber I test rode did as well, so did the new tiger 900 when I rode that.
Unit Garage make an old school Dakar fairing for it and it cuts most of the wind. I just did a 550 mile day on a Street Twin and it wasn't that bad. If you like the bike don't listen to the snivlers....buy it.
That 360 turn gave me flashbacks to U turns for the Mod 1 test! Bike looks good and the lack of faring is familiar to me as a Bonneville rider. I'd consider the Scrambler for a future bike based on your review.
I like the feeling of wind on my chest. It's better than your head being buffeted by the turbulence caused by a screen. I did London to Portugal return on a very similar bike with no fairing: Buell Ulysses. I wasn't tired at all.
1200 cc is better than smaller displacements at slow speed because of its superior tractability.
Buy one.
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 in numerous, fantastic adventures. The book is a work of fiction, but supposedly the adventures in the book are all based on Arthur’s real-life experiences. Randall Arthur is the author of the bestselling novel Wisdom Hunter. On a side note, Forgotten Road is a faith-based novel.
Motorway section is interesting. I do a 160 mile motorway round trip once a week on a naked bike with clip-ons (sv650x). Cold fingers are a problem, but I've never felt like I'm holding on... more like you lean into the wind and float on it. Not sure if bringing the bars forward on the scrambler would transform it for you.
Thing is I'm 6'4, That is one of the main issues I'm just higher off the bike than most, also it can depend on the wind. Constant wind is one thing but buffeting wind is another.
@@spicy110 Agreed. I'm "only" 6'2", and riding more upright naked setups is a pain.
Exhaust heat is brutal in summer traffic, I added heat insulation to insides of the heat shields and did a decat, much better now.
I bet it's quite nice in the winter though, ice on the helmet isn't weird for me haha
@@fokke_sander yeah kept the chill off, sold the bike, too top heavy at low speed but the hot seat/ exhaust thing made riding in traffic awful.Got a ktm 690 smcr now, no heat issues light and nimble power is similar but less torque got the comfort seat option still pretty bad😂 handles better too.
Nice video and review 👍...the Scrambler is on my radar so lots of interesting stuff 👍. Just subscribed! Cheers, Steve
Mate I have a huge high and wide screen for motorway riding. Do I like how it looks No! But I do value how is protects me. Now I don’t need it when I’m on B roads which let’s be fair is more fun 😂
Dude! what backpack do you use it looks sick
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what jacket are you wearing it looks really nice and might pick one up myself for when i start riding which will hopefully be soon
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@@spicy110 ty
nice looking bike
saw one today
Question while riding that do you miss the lock up into the corner from dropping gears because I love doing that on my fazer
If it were a light bike like my DR I would miss it, with an extra 100kgs under me I do kinda like the fact it won't lock. It's kinda fun getting to know the distance and timing you need to get it all to match up in corner entry for a good transition in corners. When you get it right its really nice and smooth.
I'm surprised that you felt so much pain at 6:45. Shouldn't 300mm of suspension travel have taken that in its stride?
@BobbyBlueAce I'm not, I had an XE and sold it within months, the ride quality was so bad, it slightly improved after having the rear shocks resprung and revalved, but still it was not a comfortable ride by any stretch of the imagination. A Bonneville T120 with less than half the suspension travel felt like a magic carpet next to the XE.
@@Speedytrip Thanks for the reply. Just watched, and liked, your review. Yikes!
Where is that jacket from?
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@@spicy110 thanks
I really do not understand why they dont make a 650, or 700 version of it. Itd be a banger for a lot of people, esspecially as there is a big need to midweight off-road and ADV bikes!
Shall we start a "Spicy's Roadside Countryside Finds" Bingo card?
I have a KTM duke 390 it’s ok at motorway speeds not the best but ok 😂
So have I, and it's fine.
Awesome spicy🙂
OLOMOUCKE!!!!!