The 2021 Triumph Street Scrambler Sandstorm Edition - First Day!
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2021
- The brand new Triumph Street Scrambler Sandstorm Edition got dropped off on Friday. This is one of just 775 made worldwide with just 837 miles on the clock and I'm lucky enough to enjoy it for 13 days!
These are my first impressions on day one with the motorcycle, but I'll make sure to try it off road and on longer trips to find out how practical it is, how fun it is on normal roads and how capable it is off road.
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Gear for the day:
- RST Roadster II Jacket
- RST Kevlar Jeans (Industrial Blue)
- RST Crosby Gloves
- RST Roadster II Boots
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Filming and Editing: @monikameraki
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Music:
- Sycamore Tree (Philip E Morris)
- Holstein (Jobii)
- Picture Sleeves (Dusty Decks)
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Great review of you first day with your Street Scrambler. I got the Sandstorm in May and absolutely love it (done over 1600km through the beaches south of Sydney). You are spot on with the power, perfect for roads, overtakes on motorway with ease and revs at about 4000rpm at 120km/h. With the exhaust, it can get warm when riding in slow traffic, but never hot. The pillion exhaust protector doesn't get hot at all. Safe riding and have fun on a beautiful bike,
The SS on the beaches of Sydney- that sounds like heaven!🙂
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it- and the exhaust point, very good to know!
Owned one of these for 2 years now ( first of the 65bhp models ) the white tank one which to
my eyes suits the Scrambler better than any other colour. , the one Triumph used it in all the
promotion shots .
I have now covered almost 7000 miles despite Covid restrictions .
I've owned 30+ bikes over the years , and I just LOVE the Scrambler .
Its one of those bike's that is greater than the sum of its parts , FAR more than just a Street Twin with a makeover .
The style , riding position and sound just gel and suit the platform so well , everything feels right about it.
It sounds a cliche but its can do everything , its so comfy and laid back like a cruiser if you want it to be , but
give it some beans and it turns into a snarling surprisingly quick little hooligan with enough grunt to overtake
anything with ease .
You must get out of the city onto some real roads though .. its just fantastic blasting around twisty
B roads and country lanes . With the exhaust barking away as you ride the torque it's a bike that reminds you
what real motorcycling is all about !
I love them in white too!😍
And absolutely right- I'll be going into the countryside and also a bit of off roading in the next video!😀
That’s a lovely bike Freddie, my favourite of all the ones you’ve tested so far.
Gret vid. Thank you so much for giving your height and showing you sitting on the bike. Its so helpful and the way you review and show the bike is just more practical than FPV reviews just talking and showing a forward view of the road! It's great to see the bike in real situations - i.e. parked up and admiring it from a distance as, let's face it, that's a big part of the ownership decision. 👍
Great job Freddie!! Awesome review
This review is the perfect balance of passion and performance.
Mega video Freddie! Your channel is going to blow up! Love the Sandstorm!
Thanks Freddy!🙂
Love the brown RST Roadster Jacket. As well as the boots 👍, Great to have gear shown on your channel sir !
Great review mate - very honest and a good personal insight into the bike
I enjoyed your video. I will be getting my 2018 next week. Can't wait!!!
great first review looking forward to next one
Great city and off road motorcycle... another great video. thumbs up!
Love your channel matey, great gear reviews too as there is tooo much choice, real reviews help
A lovely looking bike Freddie, I've got a sreet twin and love it's looks also , triumph really did a great job on the new bonnevile range . I've said it before but I love your enthusiasm. Look forward to your next one .
While i love this bike, the practicality does come as a problem when you have a pillion, I have a Street Twin Goldline and am loving it !!!! Love your videos and may this channel grow !
Nice! I'm torn between the sandstorm and a T120 right now so your videos will be very helpful!
Your point about fully using the power is really accurate, sometimes less is more!
What did you end up going for?
Totally agree with your comments on the 900cc models being a nicer option than the 1200cc models, less is MORE!
Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thanks
Great bike. Shout out to Monica! Her parts in the video add an extra flair. The shadow at 19:50 is brilliant. Always great choice of music. Your videos are very enjoyable to watch. Excellent point on 65 hp being enough and taking the bike to its limits on ‘real’ roads.
Glad you like the bits with Monika, thank you!🙂
I just got my Sandstorm delivered yesterday. Still in disbelief. Can't wait for more of your videos!
Wooooow!! Happy riding!!😀
During my search for a Bonneville i stumbled upon your Videos of the Royal Enfield and now to the Scambler .. the decision getting more and more tricky ;) Awesome reviews !
Love this bike - Triumph has got me by the purse strings!! Great review.
Mate great first impressions video 👍🇭🇲
That is a lovely bike ! Got the colours right too, sometimes triumph just need more badass colours which this has !
Got one of these yesterday. Very excited.
Another excellent video Freddie, recently discovered your channel and have enjoyed all of your content - keep it up! 🙂
Thank you so much Samuel!🙂
Gosh that’s tempting….thanks Mr D
Great video Freddie.
I purchased Street Scrambler (Urban Grey) and this bike has been absolute beauty. I loved it at first sight when I entered the showroom.
The power is perfect for our roads in mountains. The high torque makes it easy to ride. The bike is super nimble besides its weight.
You're right it does get a day or 2 to get used to those high exhaust pipes but they don't burn leg. The back cover for pilion is also good and hasn't burnt anyone leg yet.
The engine does get hot in traffic and exhaust also start sending heat too, but it is all manageable.
This is for me the perfect retro bike. Looks great, feels great and runs smoothly.
Edit- I am 5,6" and seat height is perfectly manageable for me. I can't flat foot both feet but the weight management is great so there's no problems at all with this.
Lovely bike. Had a 2017 Street Scrambler and never had a problem with the exhaust. Not keen on the stock seat, but other than that, absolutely beautiful.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks James and I agree- I'd put a bench seat on it!
Many thanks for the review. You are the same height as me and it was good to see your leg angle. I had a Street Twin for two years and I believe this is about 25 mm higher. It’s likely to be my next bike.
Lovely bit of squirrel that mate 🤘🏻
Great review Freddie, having recently brought a 2020 street twin over nearly buying a street scrambler I totally agree with your appraisal of the bike and it's pluses and minuses,.
Very watchable retro style video.
Nice 👌👍
Thanks Darryl!
Dear Freddie. Enjoyed that video a lot since I own a 2017 version of the street scrambler! I ride this bike for 3 months now and I’m highly addicted, engine is balanced and the look is perfect. As you said, high exhaust is the main pain point, it’s not burning but it can be very hot and annoying in warm weather. In addition the bike is also warming very quickly during town commute, bike cooling is active and loud after 15/20min ride. I’ve also changed the seat to a triumph bench seat as the previous seat + luggage rack was highly unconfortable for passengers. Enjoy the ride ✌🏻
Thanks very much for sharing your first hand experience Flo!🙂. I absolutely bang on agree with you- changing to a bench seat is the first thing I'd do- I can imaging it'd transform the bike!🖤
I have a 2022 1200xe and the hot exhaust is something I actually like, it’s often cold in Canada even in the summer and I like feeling the warmth on my leg. If I were in your situation I’d probably skip the scrambler because of the pillion situation. I agree with your assessment about having 65hp. That’s probably the sweet spot for street riding, I see 120hp+ bikes on the road, and they’re in 1st or 2nd gear all day, it’s boring. Great vid as usual!
Thanks Ian! I'm already used to the high exhaust and now don't find it an issue at all👌👌
Couldn't agree more re the 120hp+ bikes.
I like the SS so much I think I'd make it work- especially with a bench seat I can imagine it'd transform it!
Love this one! Would love to see you do a Speed Twin!
Picked my Sandstorm up last month. I can't get off it!! Brilliant bike. The exhaust is fine, you can lay your hands on the guards whilst still hot and it's warm but won't burn.
The engine is superb around town, and when you want to get a move on, it is quite quick, as you say on today's pot-holed roads. I have fitted the large, side bag on mine. The rack slightly spoils the look but you get a practical option for the bike. Which is what it's all about. Fun, practical and looks way cooler than most bikes that I have owned. Just working out what to do with my other bikes now as the Triumph "does it all". Great review :)
Thanks for your thoughts as an owner Peter, please do pick me up on anything as I really welcome owners' insights!🙂
Great review Freddie,really like the colour & extra options,think it really suits you & your enthusiasm comes across for it,would have to get a decent pillion seat for your Monika though haha,look forward to your next vid👍
Thanks Adrian! Agreed- first change would be to a bench seat if I bought one!🙂
Great video! Awesome bike’ 👍
Have one of these arriving this Thursday Freddie, in the blue grey you like I think. Looking forward to it
Superb review, loved the ending portion where you compare it to your 2010 air cooled Bonnie. I’m riding a 2015 air cooled thruxton and still don’t see the need to upgrade to a liquid cooled triumph. Love the old school character the air cooled twins have
I'm with you Robin, I still don't quite see the need to switch🙂
Scrambler 900 is a superb looking machine. Proportions are spot on and love the seat! P.s love the sound of the R nineT lol.
I just bought the 2022 street scrambler. Love it! In Virginia it gets hot in the summer so I use a pair of adventure style boots and they shield the exhaust. It gets hot especially in traffic. I also ordered a faring shield because it gets windy on the highway. Such a comfortable bike and really decent power even on the highway. I have a fast sport bike for long travel but this is a great second bike for the countryside, and yes it looks cool and that counts. 😎
A thing of beauty
what a beautiful bike!
That's a very good deal for a bike with those extras. You did forget to mention the other goodies that this has, that the standard doesn't. This not only has the pillion replacement tray, the dual front fender and the exclusive color... it also has a metal skid plate, a front headlight guard/screen and the fuel tank side pads. Very nice adds for this price.
Perfect British review, regards Richard London GB 🇬🇧🏴
bike sounds SO good
Thank you .it groing on me . it really looks nice . i will try one .
The triumph Scrambler has always been a good looking motorcycle. Like you, I really like the ‘urban grey’ - I think it’s called - just as I thought the white of previous years’ models looked very classy. I think it may have something to do with how these colours set off the painted tank logo 👍 Interesting side-by-side comparison, too - the TS isn’t necessarily bigger, but has more of a discernible bulk, in a good way - both look ace 👌
Like that bike. Agree street scrambler one of the best looking Triumphs. Interesting point about exhaust. Was the only thing that put me off when was considering one of these last year. Might go for a test drive 👍😎
It's definitely less practical than the T100 and Street Twin, but it's so beautiful! You do have to sacrifice a fair chunk of practicality for cool-factor with this bike. So far I think on balance it's worth it though!😀
Lovely bike, lucky you!
Freddie your comments make a lot of sense...especially the one regarding the 65 hp that is sufficient to push the bike on standard roads. I'm ordering my SS this week, it will be substituting my 2011 Speedmaster. Green/irongery will be my color selection. Thank you for the brilliant overvoew!
Oh wow, I bet you cannot wait to get the bike! The green/iron grey is the most beautiful colour I've seen for the SS- it fits it so perfectly and reminds me of Steve McQueen's Ricman Matisse! Thanks!🙂
@@FreddieDobbs Yes I love the color as well! Obviously my first choice would have been the Sandstorm but my Triumph local pusher informed me that its been long sold out! Oh well...
I would like to ask your opinion on my last and final doubt: is there a huge gap between the Street Scrambler and the Bonneville when it comes to riding 2 up? I understand that the Bonneville is the best chioce, but is the Scrambler far behind in this sense? I want to get a bike that allows me to bring my wife along as much as possible. I'm still going to be doing most of my riding alone, which is the reason why I will probably be going with the Scrambler in any case, but I'd like to get her involved more, so the last thing I wanna do is get a bike where the passenger doesn't enjoy the ride. Thank you!
another great video Freddie ....was talking to you before about riding in Northern Ireland and guess what ... just booked my ferry , taking my Triumph Tiger rally pro over to ride the causeway coastal route and the Mourne mountains 😁
Fantastic!! And what an amazing bike to enjoy it on! That sounds like a brilliant adventure, please do let me know how it is!🙂
Her filming skill is getting better and better 😂 love this channel
Nice bike & nice vid!
Ive got the 2017 street scrambler and bought accessories,headlamp guard and tail tidy etc,looks more or less like the sandstorm,
I've never had an issue with the pipes at all, but I don't carry a pillion on this bike, .... more fun !.
there is a pillion seat which goes in place of the rack . Good informative vids btw
Nice one Fredster. The 2021 Street Scrambler is a beautiful looking thing. A take on board your points re horse power and I agree this 900cc bike is perfect for short distance commuting and riding in city traffic. I am more of a fan of the xe1200 after test riding one out of Triumph Great Dunmow. Among other things I liked the high riding position. At 5ft 10 I had no issues with getting my feet flat . I might even consider one at some point and swap it out with my RnineT scrambler.
Thanks Jamie! The 1200 is a big step up power-wise, I do see why people would prefer it to the 900 as it's a very different beast (especially as you're already on a beast- the R9T💪💪)
That does sound bloody billiant!!!!
Love the Bike, I have changed my Exhaust to Vance & Hines since the original sounded little soft...GOOD REVIEW.
Great bike!
Watching this again, Freddie. Beautiful bike [tubed tyres apart], but the high exhaust may be an issue in the Thai heat. I am trying to decide what to buy next year. Speed Twin, perhaps. I'll be keeping my 390 Duke, though.
Great RST leather jacket.
You have a way of convincing me to consider stuff.
First Roasting Plant, then the Isle of Wight, now the Street Scrambler. LOL.
I wasn't a huge fan of the high pipes, but now.... this just MIGHT be my dream bike.
Glad you're enjoying the content Mikko!😆
The Street Scrambler keeps growing and growing on me!
If you get the flat optional leather seat like I have it is perfect for a pillion
I've been waiting for this review. Great stuff Freddie! Good to know about the heat off the exhaust. Did Monica mention how it was for her on the back? I ride 2 up sometimes as well. Beautiful bike. It does suit you!
Unfortunately as it's only a single seater, we could only do a 30 minute ride with two-up. With a flat bench seat it'd transform it for pillion comfort. I think it'd be ok for a pillion (not Bonneville level comfort, but not too bad at all!)
@@FreddieDobbs they come with the pillion seat that switches out the cargo rack stock.
Not too worry….I have the same disease….every bike I ride is my favorite. Have a tremendous day!
Just got my Sandstorm Edition 9/11/2021
Another great video👌🏻 really awesome bike. Triumph makes such beautiful motorcycles. I love the styling of the Street Scrambler more then the 1200 versions.
I think it will be oke for a passenger to be on the back and with the exhaust specially with wearing some high boots. But i feel like its more a single person bike. For 2 up riding i feel like the T100/T120 is better and more comfort.
Totally agree- the T120 and T100 and Street Twins will be better for two-up riding, but I love the Street Scrambler so much I may sacrifice some practicality!😆
Would say the R9T with the Akras sounds great, you should compare to the R9 Street GS 😎
The Triumph Street Scrambler is my dream bike too! Hope you get your hands on a Ducati Scrambler Nightshift as well, I think that would suit you just fine too!
Great shout- I'll try and get a Ducati Scrambler to try!
@@FreddieDobbs yeah I hear they run a bit hotter than the Triumphs. Would love to hear your thoughts bout that.
I’ve got a 2017 Street Twin that I’ve gotten pretty exactly how I want it… but that Street Scrambler is soooooo tempting looks-wise.
Also, I agree that it does seem to suit you!
Thanks Kate! Ahhh the Street Twin- a beautiful bike and with a few mods it can look STUNNING!😍
Looks great and ride a previous version which I would have bought if the dealer had been sensible on a PX price. I don’t think in answer to your pillion Q that those high pipes would be comfortable. Nice setting Freddie too. Good work 👍🏻
Ahhhh negotiating with dealers can be tough!! Thanks Lee🙌🙌
Nice jeans. Any you’ll find in Australia are perfect for that ‘escaped convict look’.
You said it at c16 mins. Stunning looking bike with beautiful proportions but definitely need to compromise. It doesn’t look designed for a pillion.
Actually one of the best looking Triumphs.
Nice one Freddie, I much prefer the looks and size of the 900 over the 1200, its just too big a bike, lovely colour that, but if RE release a 650 twin scrambler I'd probably lean towards that and put the £4k into an older Bonnie, keep these fun informative vlogs coming!
That's a really interesting a good shout re the Royal Enfield Scrambler- that'd be EXTREMELY interesting!!
Enjoyed your review Freddie and I'm very interested in anything to do with the Triumph classic range.
Thanks Mark, I've been waiting to try this one for a looooong time!😀
Lovely bike however I’m with you on the colour choice I much prefer the standard blueish colour
Good review but for two up and distance riding I reckon your bike it just looks much more comfortable although the street scrambler is a nice looking urban sort of fun ride around but limited . Look forward to seeing how you get on with it oh and Monica does a great job too . Cheers Freddie : )
You do definitely lose some practicality with the Scrambler! Thanks Malcolm, I've passed this on to Monika (always appreciated).🙂
Among all other things, I am surprised by how good it sounds.
Manufacturers should all learn from Triumph: don't sell us bikes that sound more electric than a Livewire!
Awesome review as usual.
Thanks! I totally agree- it's really not good enough how some of the new Euro5 bikes sound from other manufacturers.
The best looking classic in the Triumph range IMO. Just sayin'. 👍
Hi Freddie, nice review as always. I start loving Triumph Motorcycles more and more ;-) And I like the street scrambler style a lot. But I have a ridiculous question, maybe you know it. I don´t like the upper front mud guard, so I would consider removing it and instead just use the lower guard. But the question is, do you know if you could flip this lower guard by 180° so the longer part of the cover is orientated to the front side? I think this would look much better.
Greetings Norbert
Damn, I wish I had the money to buy it. Best looking scrambler oem bike. I turned 2 old bikes into scrambler and this one only needs a few mods.
What a Good looking motorcycle. I like the sound of the exhaust, the clock looks good, the tank and petrol cap all very nice. It won't be as practical as your old one with a king and queen seat. The new bike's exhaust is too high and gets very hot. I think it's time for Monika to take her motorcycle test....?
It's very true- it really is a toss up between looks and cool-factor and practicality, because you definitely need to sacrifice some practicality for this bike!
I'm still working on Monika to get her to try her test!🙂
I rock the Shoei Glamster for my fullface, I know it’s a ridiculous name. But the helmet is incredible, you should try it Freddie.
Very good shout- I love the Glamster!
I'm fairly new to your site and hence a bit late to this thread. I owned a Street Scrambler which I upgraded to a new Scrambler 1200xc last year. I must say that having owned and ridden both a for a reasonably distance, I'd say that, whilst the 1200 is better in several areas... mid range power, pillion space, LED lights etc... I'd still say that the 900 is a great bike, and much better value than the 1200. I also think the Street Scrambler is the better looking of the two. As far as heat coming off the bike from the high level exhaust. I didn't ever notice an issue with the Street Scrambler, but the 1200 can give off an uncomfortable amount of heat, especially in slow traffic on a hot day. If you want to take a pillion (which I do), then it would definitely be the 1200 but if not then I'd save the money and get the Street Scrambler.
The Triumph is an outstanding bike brother. The best looking for me is mine 😁 Sprint ST 1050. The sandstorm edition is very nice but i feel Triumph is moving into everything costs extra market. Just my humble opinion and you know what they say about those.🤟
I LOVE the engine in the Sprints- I had a 2007 Speed Triple and the engines are amazing! It's true- the cost of extras can get very large very quickly!
Great video bro! I'm very undecided about choosing this one ore the street scrambler. I'm 175cm and I'd like to bring a passenger with me. Really prefer the scrambler but I'm afraid it would be too tall for me and uncomfortable for the passenger..
Great looking bike but the Street Twin is more practical with the lower exhaust, twin seat and cast wheels with tubeless tires. Cheper too and looks great in the new blue colour.
Agreed on every single point- the Street Twins are SUPERB!🙂
I went from a 2018 Street Scrambler to the Scrambler Steve McQueen edition a couple weeks ago. I loved my Street Scrambler, but I love my Steve McQueen more. The high pipes do get hot. After a long ride I had to move my leg out whilst waiting in traffic. I'm sure in the last few years they have increased the HP. I'm sure my 2018 was 55BPH. I'm a big guy (23st) and the Street was perfect up to 60mph. But overtaking at speed there sometimes just wasn't enough power. With the 1200 Scrambler no issues.
Oh WOW! I've never seen the Steve McQueen 1200 special looks like the most special bike in the lineup (maybe alongside the Bud Ekins T120)😍
Thanks for the first hand insight from your experiences with it!🙂
The 1200s are in a different league power-wise!
@@FreddieDobbs It's a stunning bike, the pictures online really don't capture how sexy it is. You should see if Triumph have a press bike to do a video.
Triumph makes such beautiful bikes. I want to get a Street Twin as my first bike. Hoping it's not too much bike for me after I take the class.
The Street Twin is the easiest bike I've ever ridden- it'll be perfect for you and is actually easier to ride than the bikes you'll be learning on!🙂
@@FreddieDobbs thank you I really appreciate the reply and information.
Oh n my boo rides all the time, she reports her leg doesn’t ever feel to hot or like it’ll burn. She fits fine and I run the optional lil mini rack.
So satisfying 9:38
Great review, I’m 6ft 1” Freddie, would you go for a Street Scrambler or a Speed Twin for a second bike.
Great video as always Freddie. Your reviews are second to none!! Love it. Nice bike but as with a lot of Triumphs these days I find them over-designed. Too much going on, if you let your eye scan over the bike its like there is design details being thrown at it which just ends up looking cluttered, confused and mildly jarring. Obviously looks are very very subjective! It's almost like they have a design team that is young and inexperienced and are trying too hard. Keeping things cleaner and simpler would work much better IMHO. Though these Street Scramblers do look nicer than the 1200 which are just a mess.
Thank you Jon!🙂 It's an interesting point you make re the styling- I'm a fan of simple styling too
Nice looking scrambler except for the high exhaust. How long were you riding before you felt the heat on your leg?
The weather looks nice there. In Texas and generally the southern U.S. in the summer it regularly gets around a 100 degrees or over. I can't imagine riding such a nice scrambler for less than an hour from the heat off the pipes. Many bikes sell within the first yr of owning in the SOUTH when this is learned the hard way. But I agree a very nice looking scrambler.
Buy it😍
6ft3 guy here. Love the look of this bike. Concerned about looking too lanky though. Does anyone have any input on this front? Freddie suits this bike well at 6”1 so that gives me some hope
Gorgeous bike! Jep. I´m also curious abut the exhaust. Some say it´s hot as f***, some say it is "manageable", what ever that means. Probably tolerable because the bike is beautiful. How´s the Euro 5 engine on the highway compared to earlier engines? Obviously the T120 has more oomph but how is it in comparison?
Great vid. Keep up the good work!
The exhaust does get noticeably hot, including when in traffic and putting your right leg on the ground, but it's manageable (probably because it's so beautiful!😆). The euro 5 seems fine and not a huge difference compared to the Euro 4 (maybe a little less grunt to the exhaust note!).
The 1200 engines are much more powerful- it is a big difference!
Appreciate it🙂
Hello from Texas - really appreciate the review. Freddie, do you (or anyone) have any suggestions for handguards for the Street Scrambler. Strangely, I simply cannot find any kit that does not require an odd assortment of parts, hacking, grinding, etc. for them to fit. Any thoughts would be helpful. Cheers.
You need to test out a Harley Fat Bob. You’d dig it man!
Being 6'3/4" my heart leans towards the XE 1200 with the height and superior suspension
I agree- at your height you'd suit the XC/XE better!
@@FreddieDobbs I used to own an 865 McQueen/Ekins rally colours (red and silver), always loved that bike and the new Scramblers are a lovely continuation of the classic Bonnie. It'll be interesting to see how you get on with it.