I picked up a 2019 Triumph Street Scrambler and after a bunch of mods and upgrades - I absolutely love it. It's a ridiculously capable machine, puts a smile on my face every time I give it a rip and I still do a double take on it every time I walk away from it!! But I'm still very much intrigued by the Ducati Desert Sled...
@davidmiller96745 жыл бұрын
Never thought about buying a scrambler but now I want one 😊
@yadu40433 жыл бұрын
me too
@DieTabbi3 жыл бұрын
These are the real adventure bikes from the 60th and 70th Remember Steve MCQueen great bike.
@benhaagsma94095 жыл бұрын
Frantic Caballero is built since 1973, they used to race them too. Frantic exists since 1968 using Minarelli engines in the beginning.
@nikos-giorgos4 жыл бұрын
As an "expert" surely you must know the real name is Fantic, not Frantic right? Also they don't exist "since 1968" since most of this time the factory was closed...
@JwpGaming5 жыл бұрын
Good bikes, but the best, true scrambler is a self made one.
@LooxJJ3 жыл бұрын
so true.
@kevinstevens43263 жыл бұрын
I’m building a Honda dominator 650 scrambler she’s now a 720 cc.
@vince38curious22 жыл бұрын
Agreed 👍 I've been watching a Lot of build Videos on yt over the last few months and There Are Hundreds of Great Bikes out there Especially from Indonesia and the Philippines !!
@robbikebob5 жыл бұрын
Norton, Indian and zero are my favourites. The Norton looks gorgeous in the flesh.
@motobob5 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing one in dealers! Fortunately Krazy Horse stock Norton and they're 10 mins down the road
@mrbigstuff61494 жыл бұрын
MOTOBOB It might be a long wait.
@timjones86404 жыл бұрын
My first bike when I was 16....the 50cc Fantic Caballero 76 model with a screaming Minarelli engine. I have owned over 40 bikes since then. Nowadays the newly released Fantic Caballero 500 is the one for me. I want the flat track styled one
@tomwilliams48854 жыл бұрын
This class of bikes is very interesting. There are infinite set up possibilities in the motorcycle world. Love it.
@haraldalbrecht61335 жыл бұрын
Fantic was my Dream since I Go to school....in the early 80 s ...
@salvoprivitera56254 жыл бұрын
...6590€! 😎
@capridream4 жыл бұрын
Caballero is the model, the producer is Fantic. It's an old italian motorcycle factory dating back to the 60' with some traditions in motocross and off road bikes. The original Caballero date back to 1970. The company bankrupted in 2005 but was resurrected in 2015 and is now part of the VeNetWork Spa (venture capital).
@onecookieboy Жыл бұрын
Interesting watching this 3 years after it was made, the Norton never even made it to production and I might be wrong but neither did the Herald.
@jimbobleshutts71715 жыл бұрын
Great video, I like the look of the Norton. Plus it’s a NORTON!!... Can’t wait to see one and might get tempted. But for now I’m loving my street twin. More mods coming!..
@motobob5 жыл бұрын
I still can't believe it's peak power is at 11k revs... sounds crazy for a scrambler. Can't wait to read some road tests
@adriancaldwell4 жыл бұрын
Fantic Caballero hands down
@xeverettx25642 жыл бұрын
You could easily throw on the Royal Enfield Himilayan as a wildcard! It’s a sharp bike! Definitely has more cues from a scrambler than an adventure bike (as far as looks) but gets rave reviews as an adventure bike especially for riding through its namesake. Solid list you made here all around!
@RitzOriginal15 жыл бұрын
As much as these bikes definitely can be ridden _mildy_ off road, i think we can all agree that majority of Scramblers are styling exercises. However thats a good thing, as they still hold a unique look thats very nice and eye catching, and a throwback to oldschool days of off-road. Nice to see a Guzzi aha, i think a Stornello would have fit the bill better than the rough but i believe they were a limited run. Liking these videos, they get people talking 👍
@motobob5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Yep I'd agree. The desert sled and the 1200 triumph would probably be the best off road
@Britishshooter5 жыл бұрын
With the exception of the Triumph 1200 XE, Ernie Vigil took 5th place in the extremely gruelling 1349 mile Mexico 1000 a few weeks back on a bog standard XE deliberately unmodified by Triumph to prove the point. No breakdowns apart from a blown mousse in his front tyre. No, that Triumph can perform unbelievably well off road, I have tested it and it is in a class of it's own and not a pose machine like the rest of them. Better suspension than most adventure bikes too, including the likes of KTM1090R which I have owned and used extensively off road.
@rebel20325 жыл бұрын
the Norton Atlas would be my choice. Indian FTR is super nice but super expensive! Great list!
@motobob5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eduardo!
@stevepyer87094 жыл бұрын
Caballero is a made by Fantic which has the richest history and off road pedigree in my opinion - the red and yellow livery pays homage to that lineage of trial championship it won
@YA-ee9zf5 жыл бұрын
a scrambler is not an adventure bike nor is a dirt bike. its an underprepared, light and nimble street bike that can do a bit of off road. thats why I do not consider the triumph 1200 as a scrambler but more like a naked adventure bike don't get me wrong it is beautiful and very capable and I am considering buying it. the closest to a modern day scrambler is the ducati because its light, super nimble and not tall. scramblers from that era where never tall they were cafe racers with different handle bars, mudguards and tyres.
@marioav41265 жыл бұрын
bought triumph 1200xe instead of rninet urban gs and it was my best idea ever! totally in love with this bike - pure joy everywhere.
@stuarthunter75595 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more. The desert sled looks like an XT500 the rest will only be seen outside organic hipster coffee shops where boys go to compare odd looking beards and hairstyles
@flyingmerkel65 жыл бұрын
@@stuarthunter7559 The factories don't mind. Myself, I'd probably go with the Ducati.
@kasimshaikh37505 жыл бұрын
Truimph heats up a lot.
@agustincuevae3 жыл бұрын
Fantic Rally & Ducati icon for me ⚡✊
@60zeller5 жыл бұрын
These bikes remind me of 4 week drive trucks, commercials have them tearing down trails. You know good and well these things are not leaving the pavement
@carlosandleon5 жыл бұрын
the triumph finished the baja 1000
@jimmyjoe1871 Жыл бұрын
Just purchased a 23 desert sled. I love you tall saddle and ride…. Power is ok Butt so far I’m digging the motor burning country roads up. Loves (needs) to be revved up.
@davidlaws84095 жыл бұрын
Give me an old , TS 185 any day. I own a ducati scrambler 800. Wish i still had my old 185!
@Mcd00gster5 жыл бұрын
I've got a 73 TC100 that runs when the carburetor agrees... It sure could use the extra 85cc!
@tedsell14555 жыл бұрын
David Laws wish I had mine to ,alot of fun
@NRecob4 жыл бұрын
I miss my TS 250! Great Bike!
@ze3bar5 жыл бұрын
that triumph 1200 is speaking to me
@mrr28805 жыл бұрын
I still lust after the Fantic Caballeros of the 70s
@TR5T5 жыл бұрын
Hodaka Wombat
@tiziocaio45615 жыл бұрын
You are missing the Benelli Leoncino
@mauriziolagaxio49544 жыл бұрын
tizio caio yes
@zebmacahan47305 жыл бұрын
Caballero is fantastic , is Fantic.
@user-sw2lv3zp6o5 жыл бұрын
Ducati Desert Sled: you too can go round the world on two engines. Yep, the Urban G/S would be my choice, so good shout there.
@motobob5 жыл бұрын
Love that bike! Any R nineT would be great, but I fear that BMWs are a bit too nickable for London
@marioav41265 жыл бұрын
i was just in one step of buying Urban G/s but tried Triumph 1200XE and was so impressed that even didnt mint to pay 8k euro more for it. urban gs feels so clumsy, slow, numb and uncomfortable after that last triumph scramblers.
@user-sw2lv3zp6o5 жыл бұрын
@@motobob No one ever tried to nick my R1100GS.
@user-sw2lv3zp6o5 жыл бұрын
@@marioav4126 8K more! Is that euros? Where do you live?
@OliverHoffmann5 жыл бұрын
I looked at the Urban G/S for a long time but could not justify spending more than for a 2019 Desert Sled even though the G/S is lacking a lot of options the Ducati offers. I actually went back to look at a Urban G/S just an hour ago and am still happy with my choice. The BMW is nice but if you look closely you can see that it should be $3000 less than it is.
@Ronbassettphd5 жыл бұрын
Great video and I especially appreciated your informative and to-the-point Analysis
@motobob5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron!
@ranjitr30594 жыл бұрын
Yes last one looks like self made one . Love it
@jarwicz5 жыл бұрын
I think you missed SWM Six Days. It looks pretty cool with the same color scheme as the Caballero
@motobob5 жыл бұрын
I’ll take a look - thanks!
@mauriziolagaxio49544 жыл бұрын
Ducati scrambler is fantastic
@ludovic94775 жыл бұрын
Fantic Caballero 👍👍👍
@maurovarona5 жыл бұрын
A scrambbler list without Husqvarna Svartpilen? No way ;)
@robhives69965 жыл бұрын
Well said sir
@terencequinn26824 жыл бұрын
@@robhives6996 - quite right , but very few reviews of off-road for the Svartpilen. I’m feeling an extra 200 cc would make it the perfect scrambler/ all rounder.
@AkaiSuzume5 жыл бұрын
Benelli leoncino is also a great scrambler.
@viperq5 жыл бұрын
Triumph 1200 gets my pic. I a lot the FTR1200 a lot, but I think it's better as a road bike.
@motobob5 жыл бұрын
Yep agree!
@olivierbernard55793 жыл бұрын
In France we also have the Mash 650 X-ride 😉
@niceshot45634 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised the XSR700 is not on this list. Amazing bike for the price.
@motobob4 жыл бұрын
Agree, but it’s not a scrambler
@chub73875 жыл бұрын
VERY VERY COOL!!! Dynamic reads and all profoundly unique unto themselves !
@vizealmadan80085 жыл бұрын
i am in love with BMW nine T
@tedsell14554 жыл бұрын
Awesome machine indeed😎🌶
@billadmond94504 жыл бұрын
@ MOTOBOB Not everyone can afford to buy a 750-1200 cc motorbike so if you talk about the best scramblers, there are also good 250-450 motorbikes which are more affordable.
@daybot16063 жыл бұрын
Triumph is stylist... I love it
@stevendegoodmojosmet40342 жыл бұрын
Caballero Fantic was THE 50 cc bike in the 80' here in Belgium, A crossbik,e very expensive, a icoon .
@Biltonk4 жыл бұрын
It’s a Fantic, the model is the Caballero. How can you not know the renowned fantic name when discussing bikes of this nature!
@motobob4 жыл бұрын
Good point. I went to see their distributor recently to ride one. It's a fun bike! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWSohqWYbcmZi68
@____EA____4 жыл бұрын
1:53 OMG!!!! ❤️
@lovingitandlife4 жыл бұрын
i remember back in 1975,my mate Eric Fourdry having a Fantic GT50 and my othermate Steve having a go on it ,come of it 2 days 0id,ouch!! and another friend Mark Allen having a Fantic Cabarello 50 cc which was blue and was awesome,so my old mum bless went to buy me 1,a caberallo ,could not get the credit so she done a sit in all day in Motorcycle city until she got her £25 deposit back!,was gutted but got FS1e in the end 2nd hand £150 ,wish i had it now more like £3000 +!!,now i'm intrested in that Ducati Srambler.
@diegotura5 жыл бұрын
Fantic Caballero from Veneto, hot stuff !
@yuriys.63523 жыл бұрын
Svartpilen #1 😉
@mustafaalbarak91575 жыл бұрын
I have bought a new motorbike; Yamaha SCR 950. Great scrambler.
@giovannivalarani1254 жыл бұрын
Caballero è il modello, la casa di produzione è Fantic Motor, ed ha una grande storia alle spalle.
@cagatayyodek61204 жыл бұрын
I think Benelli Scrambler is also a good option :)
@pak3ton3 жыл бұрын
Benelli is a good brand? Becuade they just enter in pur country with a bike who looks the same as Yamaha Fz 150/250.
@tidaliumpelo63502 жыл бұрын
@@pak3ton Yes Benelli is a good brand !
@TcMcCarthy12 жыл бұрын
Man - love the ccm bikes, but can’t find them in the US
@ATIL13043 жыл бұрын
Mash X Ride 650
@paulr.83654 жыл бұрын
Caballero is made by Fantic Motor which a long tradition of making Scramblers (since 1973).
@bonnytrippler29665 жыл бұрын
Royal Enfield Bullet Trials? Looks pretty nice.
@fredtracy16734 жыл бұрын
I know, I want one!!!
@stuarthunter75595 жыл бұрын
Fantic god that takes me back to the 70s. I'd buy one for the hell of it. The only real scrambler here is the desert sled. The rest are for Hipsters only
@dannybarker98405 жыл бұрын
Stuart Hunter I love my Triumph....and I hate hipsters!
@MotoMichelle5 жыл бұрын
Love the RnineT :) I have a RnineT Racer :)
@motobob5 жыл бұрын
Agree that pretty much all RnineTs look great
@MotoMichelle5 жыл бұрын
@@motobob 😃
@Speedytrip5 жыл бұрын
I had a 1200 XE (sold it after 6000km) and a BMW Urban GS (sold it after 9000km). Both fun bikes, both have bad suspensions. Unfortunately a lot of manufacturers are quick to jump on the retro wagon when it comes to looks and design, but thats mostly what it is unfortunately. The front forks on the UGS are the same used on the BMW Racer...that says a lot right there. The XE is super harsh on rough pavement...
@sandismith59214 жыл бұрын
Love my Honda 305 scrambler 1967
@shootingGBS4 жыл бұрын
Royal Enfield Himalayan 😉👍
@mickeyflstn5 жыл бұрын
Love the almost everything about the Fantic except the Chinese engine.
@leegingerninja5 жыл бұрын
Great vid mate 👌 I do love the R9T scrambler ( 5:15 ) 🤩🤩 some amazing looking bikes! 👍
@motobob5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lee! I didn't talk about that one for long. Both Urban GS and the scrambler are beauts tho.
@MotoMichelle5 жыл бұрын
Yes :)
@jasondavid93944 жыл бұрын
Ducati desert sled n triumph scrambler 1200 xe gotta b d best scramblers
@markjones3364 жыл бұрын
Scramblers have now become a fashion statement!😕All accept the frantic!😁👍
@mauriziolagaxio49544 жыл бұрын
The ones on the video are all good
@BurtoniMotors5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video Motobob!
@motobob5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@carolsaxton8394 жыл бұрын
Fantic make great trials and enduro bikes,used to ride a fantic Kroo
@shashankshukla81825 жыл бұрын
R e should also launch a scrambler
@mark.e.p5 жыл бұрын
They are next year based on the 650..
@xpndblhero51704 жыл бұрын
Zero..... All the way, 100% badass¡!
@johnjriggsarchery24574 жыл бұрын
The Cabillaros actually look like they are offroad capable. Come on, anyone who has ridden a lot of off road knows that laying down bikes and crashing is part of it. In what Universe is a Boxer engine a good choice for an off road bike. It's a poser's bike.
@Konstantin-qt6yw5 жыл бұрын
Triumph Scrabler 1200 FTW
@Rick_Sanchez_C137_4 жыл бұрын
Nothing bigger than 700cc is worth a damn off-road for anyone, and that’s only if you’re in great shape, most people wouldn’t want to manhandle anything bigger than a 400cc bike off-road. Anyone talking about how cool a 1200 scrambler is has never done anything but road miles....
@MegaWebsters5 жыл бұрын
Park it in the market Greenwich has been cancelled until further notice. Apparently a biker departed via a pedestrian only street and the council closed them down.
@MrAndrew19535 жыл бұрын
BMW R9T with orange seat.
@motobob5 жыл бұрын
Lovely bike isn't it!
@MotoMichelle5 жыл бұрын
yes :) I have a RnineT Racer with Red seat :)
@motofocus79273 жыл бұрын
You missed one the Herald maverick 125 👌👌😍
@pak3ton3 жыл бұрын
I like more enduro bikes like hondas, yamahas or even Suzukis. My dream bike is xl/xr 500/650 u.u
@RollModel7245 жыл бұрын
I saw the Cabellaro at Krazy Horse this week.
@motobob5 жыл бұрын
Check my latest video!
@rickducharme74295 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Herald? Cabarello? Both look good, and are interesting inclusions. I love that Indian, but come on already with the price. They are not doing themselves any favours by making what is an attractive bike priced out of reach IMO. For my money it's the Triumph Scrambler with the 900cc motor because it's a great value, and I spend a lot more time on the road and street, so it really fits that bill. The CCM is by far the bike I'd most like to own, but it is too expensive for me. That bike is straight from heaven! Thanks for a fun and intelligent overview of what's available within a growing category of bikes. Well done. Cheers from the GWN. PS: Yes, Cob ah yair oh, please.
@t44e64 жыл бұрын
They are a limited production bike with lots of hand work, how are they going to make it affordable enough for you without changing it drastically? You can say that about ANY high end limited production product. Boo Effing Hoo.
@popup19595 жыл бұрын
Like the Triumph. Cool bikes you've got over there.
@marshallbacon25274 жыл бұрын
At £3,499 the SWM Silver Vase beats the lot
@nickspacey46524 жыл бұрын
or the 6 day.bit dearer though at 5 grand
@jeffruebens83554 жыл бұрын
The Yamahas might be the most reliable. The SCR 950 V-twin is a good deal, for some extra weight and might only be available used now- like the Bolt but more for taller or heavier riders. The XSR 900 is a good price for adding more off-road or dirt road parts. The Tracer 900 and 900GT are more set up for long rides on pavement.
@jamezbennett5 жыл бұрын
You want a real scrambler look up Africa twin scrambler custom it’s a bike that will actually go anywhere
@open_water24115 жыл бұрын
Fantic have been around for decades.
@pascalgelineau27364 жыл бұрын
Yes but with italian 2 strokes engine not 4 stroke chinese
@arcticcod84033 жыл бұрын
The 250cc is Yamaha engine;)
@michivanhalen70863 жыл бұрын
Amazing Video!!
@steffenwurster3523 жыл бұрын
fantic caballero it is
@whylie745 жыл бұрын
Fantic is the manufacturer, Caballero is the model, they're italian apart fron the engine, which is chinese.
@motobob5 жыл бұрын
My bad! Thanks
@IanDenchasy4 жыл бұрын
If you're going to do any semi-serious off road riding, only the Desert Sled will handle it.
@renener5063 жыл бұрын
MIHT AS WELL CALL GADZILLA A SCRAMBLER, THE 7001 HUSKY IS JUST A BEAUTIFUL SPORTS BIKE.
@stefanhansen58824 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Thanks a lot! I wanted to buy a Dual Sport. Not anymore.
@khaccanhle19303 жыл бұрын
Dual sport is for people who want to do off road. Scramblers are for people who want you to think they go off road. Try one of those 1,000cc bikes on a steep muddy single track.
@PITBOY9114 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@euozdil5 жыл бұрын
thats the most appropriate vote list
@samjoshi5 жыл бұрын
2019 Triumph 1200 dry weight is 452 pound!!!!!! Good luck picking it up when it falls on dirt. For an average rider, this machine should only stay on asphalt.
@jacobshirley71554 жыл бұрын
Dropped it, picked it up, beat it up... it's heavy at times off roading, but it's as capable as an adventure bike. But yes... being 6ft tall helps a bunch.
@twowheellady30335 жыл бұрын
Nice video I always look forward for your upload greetings from the Philippines. Ride safe always
@motobob5 жыл бұрын
Thanks TWL - appreciate it! :)
@JB-tl9ep4 жыл бұрын
Husquvarna svartpilen 401, can that be classified as a scrambler?
@fredtracy16734 жыл бұрын
I say "yes"!
@mark.e.p5 жыл бұрын
I actually like to ride off road and most of these are far too heavy you need something sub 400 lbs the Ducati is the only one that does it but you need to consider servicing costs. I don't understand why Triumph can't do a proper scrambler 600cc single ?
@davidwaller21795 жыл бұрын
CCM Spitfire is ace
@frankversteeg81073 жыл бұрын
these first bikes, only 140kg.... and the desert sled... those are something to think about