I've rewatched this every day for the past 3 months.
@nizzmo1006 жыл бұрын
When they first launched the 1200 scrambler I thought wow yeah this could be my next bike. Now they have launched the 1200 Speed twin so now Im thinking damn thats worth a look . OMFG check out the new 2019 Rocket 3 . IMO Triumph are killing It .
@charlesbradley29436 жыл бұрын
First 1200 review on Utube. Good job ! Thanks
@ginoasci Жыл бұрын
it’s 2023, you can’t use the word NEW in your title anymore lol i bought the 2022 XC…..wow what a bike. i’m 5’ - 8” and a 1/4” lol the XC just a little tall but it’s awesome!!! the feel, the look, the sound, its a 1200, awesome bike. some people have described this bike as “hey look at me” bike. i agree with them. all the parts have been designed to look good. they all together real nice even though they have different finishes. amazing attention to detail. great job triumph, and ride safe everyone!
@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy4 күн бұрын
I'm 6'1" and I got a 2022 XC too. I don't like tippy toes and that high of a CG. There's just no need on-road where I'll be 95% of the time or more. It is an awesome machine.
@hankcuccina52606 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation, no mucking around, very interesting, you know your stuff. Thanks.
@OldJoe2126 жыл бұрын
The best thing about the 1200 is that I'll be able to pick up a used 900 at a good price.
@robertw82256 жыл бұрын
I already did 👍
@Spazik865 жыл бұрын
Older 900 got some issues though - worse suspension, exhaust etc. so if you want to fix those problems, you are almost at 1200 price :)
@blacktiger955i5 жыл бұрын
@@Spazik86 And heavier than the 1200.
@rollingstone30174 жыл бұрын
Wish they’d just made this an 800. Personally I don’t need 1.2 liters for playing in the dirt. They don’t need g to keep making them bigger and bigger.
@goodmantruth81856 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this bike.
@goodmantruth81856 жыл бұрын
Except the exhaust.
@goodmantruth81856 жыл бұрын
...and the price.
@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy4 күн бұрын
I went with the 1200 XC. I'm 95% on-road so I wanted the sharper handling. 8" of suspension travel is plenty for some occasional off-roading and still feels better on my back than any sportbike I've owned. Even at 6'1" I was tiptoeing on the XE, and didn't like the extra high CG on an already high CG bike. I also like how the wheels fill the fenders better on the XC. Lots of extra space on the XE. The XC looks more classic to me. They didn't have high jacked-up bikes in the 60's on the road, and the original scramblers never had anywhere near 10" of suspension travel with bright gold forks. Only thing I don't like about the XC, is that they didn't include heated grips (Something you would definitely want on a more road biased bike), and just about everyone got the XE, jeez. I rarely see an XC in posts online. It seems like people only think the XE is cool or something. It is cool mind you, but the XC should have more love than it got IMO, so much so that they stripped it down for the new X model. In my opinion, the XC is the Unicorn. Love the motor/trans combo and can't stop staring at the bike.
@SlingingLead5 жыл бұрын
So good to finally see someone who has the nerve to call out that idiot sprinkling salt down his elbow. Good work John.
@guymathew15206 жыл бұрын
Great review. All the essential info and some opinion on the difference between the versions. I am definitely the target market for this - I have a GS which is great but I don't use its touring capabilities as I don't have the time with young children. If I only ride Sundays and the occasional weekend away I will probably have more fun on this. Luggage can be a bag strapped on the back and it might come in 25kg lighter than a GS with panniers on. I will be taking a test ride on an XE...
@chrisredfield32406 жыл бұрын
Anything is 25kg lighter than the gs even the old gs before it went LC
@paulodomingos65206 жыл бұрын
Portugal is a fantastic country with very good off roads !! Well choosed
@davidbesant6 жыл бұрын
Saw these at the NEC and they left me cold. Now I've seen your video, I really want one. Triumph played a blinder inviting you to the launch!
@danp67556 жыл бұрын
This ticks every box I could possibly want... easily capable for anything I’d be doing off-road, big enough to be hellish comfy on motorway stretches, massive luggage options, the coolest looking thing since McQueen raced an original. I really need to sell something, my ST, a kidney, my soul! Everything the Africa Twin has, but in the most beautiful package that looks like a motorbike. Ted Simons 21st century ride! Where do I sign- and how can I hide it from the wife!!!
@scotwilson41696 жыл бұрын
Daniel Parkinson luggage options? Motorway stretches? I think that’s the only places it’s lacking, in every other respect it’s spot on... maybe not pillion comfort as well. You’d need a screen for long motorway hauls which would make it look a bit silly I think. Also in terms of luggage I haven’t seen anything for this or the smaller one yet? Just some small leather bags that are just a token effort
@danp67556 жыл бұрын
Scot Wilson - yeah absolutely! All that off-road plushness will be like riding a mattress on the motorways- obviously I wouldn’t expect it to handle like my ST on the tight A roads. I’m a fabrication technician so I don’t see anything being too testing for any luggage system once the correct rack is made and fitted- ally boxes or soft bags depending on your intentions. I did 3 weeks in Europe on a naked 1200 Bandit with soft luggage years ago and found no issue not having a screen, plenty of people do rtw epics on duel sports with nothing more than a number board! No bike is perfect for anything more than it’s intended purpose, this actually IS a scrambler unlike the other badly named offerings out there. It looks massively capable off road, and on it. How many people ride the hottest litre sports bike to work and back every day, and never see a track or a fraction of its potential, just as many GS riders would freak at the thought of a rain shower or gravel bridleway! Triumph have possibly created something very special with these, and it turns out it’s a motorbike! If you want to drag the missus everywhere you’re clearly not headed off-road anyway, if luggage options are stopping you riding further than the shops you’re probably on a bike for reasons other than loving the ride. A lot of people want an adventure but also want 5* accommodation every night. I’m sure this won’t be everyone’s idea of a perfect bike, but it pretty much looks like mine! (None of the above is aimed at you btw! I’m not here for an argument!)
@ScramblerStories6 жыл бұрын
Great video... which means I will unfortunately spend far too much time re-watching it.
@jayschofield24726 жыл бұрын
Very in depth review. Fab content. I really cannot wait to get my hands on one of these 1200 scramblers and to be quite honest I couldn’t care less which one either. I loved the boneville street scrambler one of the very best I have ridden (better than Ducati for sure) and this just looks amazing. I’m just looking at my children now contemplating which one to sell lol
@Dave-sw2dm6 жыл бұрын
You all rode the desert sled more aggresively off road. How do they compare?
@Andre-os7kj6 жыл бұрын
So, they took the English summer to the fabulous winter of Portugal ?? !! But, is THE BEST review frm that bike on KZbin! Cheers.
@TheMissendenFlyer6 жыл бұрын
Fabulous vid as ever John and crew, fabulous bike by the sounds (and looks) of it too.....I do hope Triumph will let me ride one someday!
@MattJones675GR96 жыл бұрын
TheMissendenFlyer Just go to a dealership and ask for a test ride, It’s that easy !
@davymac98666 жыл бұрын
Hope to see and old school green lane vid with the new scrambler
@cupero5 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! 5'8" never sucked as much as it does now. Maybe with the low seat (dropping seat height to 845mm) the XE becomes an option. I can ride an Africa Twin on low seat setting, hope this bike does not feel taller.
@BikeWorldTVshow5 жыл бұрын
Hi, go and get on one you might find it works for you. I'm the Producer, I'm 5'9 and it was fine for me. Al
@GaryJohnWalker16 жыл бұрын
What's especially promising is that this review described a great bike and the fun it gives. Rather than be a review about a "classic retro" that looks great and as just a bonus performs surprisingly well when you actually use it.
@johnaronson59746 жыл бұрын
Great review...the Scrambler looks awesome. I'm a bit too nervous to take my 2012 Tiger X off road, the scrambler probably won't cure me..
@grim61076 жыл бұрын
Did you prefer the Triumph to the Ducati Desert Sled?? PS you have def changed my perseption of maybe getting a Triumph Scramler XE.. thanks enjoyed the vid
@bobblanko11695 жыл бұрын
Took my xe off road today gnarly lanes 4 hours on the saddle I’ll say this for it - know it’s limits & you’ve got a wonderful sled My next mod’ll be to upgrade the skins to a more 50/50 boots Zen it’ll be more adaptable off-road ~
@MrMikey17036 жыл бұрын
I think that I may have finally found a bike that will make me consider getting off my a tiger 800. Thanks for a great review.
@threethrushes6 жыл бұрын
Good review. Would like to know your opinion on what competition is, and what kind of people will really take to this. Thanks Knobface!
@DRChevalier6 жыл бұрын
Great review as usual. You call them as you see them and don't play pattyfingers about what's not right but also call out what is actually great. Thanks again
@BikeWorldTVshow5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Ross!
@Aint1S6 жыл бұрын
Helluva stance on the XE model... I'm with you, that bike checks a lot of boxes for my own tastes. Now I've got to go convert 207 kilo to lbs.
@Jmfmn6 жыл бұрын
Great review! I did sat down on the XE, Me at 5'10" tall still the 1200 XE felt so tall...
@dred3115 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, great points made about the bike.
@leewatkeys90656 жыл бұрын
Another really good video, very informative and what great looking bikes
@BikeWorldTVshow6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lee
@jamesfairmind22476 жыл бұрын
Suspension looks really competent. Bike stays composed recovering from jumps etc, check the headlamp for reference, it hardly moves off line. Impressive. Cant wait to see it up against a 1090R which weighs the exact same 207 kg and up to this point has the best suspension in this weight bracket. The Trumpet will match it I reckon, possibly with 30mm more suspension travel, it may even beat it.
@Andre-os7kj6 жыл бұрын
Compare oranges with apples?
@splodge576 жыл бұрын
Nice review. This compares more with the GS Urban or R9T Scrambler than the GS/GSA. Shame about the chain eh. And not much off road in SE England where the biggest adventure is a ride to the local cafe.
@UncleWally36 жыл бұрын
Aside from the absence of graphics/data superimposed on the screen, an excellent review! It appears that the question is to Tiger or Scrambler: a comparison test soon?
@seanfrank41586 жыл бұрын
Love it. However it'll be the XC for me rather than the full pull XE.
@Britishshooter6 жыл бұрын
89 BHP not 81. Apart from that ,great review.
@superdeifi6 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Comparing to a t120 bonneville is the XE Better onroad? Better Sound?
@scotwilson41696 жыл бұрын
Robert Voigt The engine in this is the high power from the thruxton instead of high torque from the bonnie, so engine will be better. The main thing is suspension, the bonnie, thruxton and bobber Black all have short suspension so on bumpy roads they’re pretty uncomfortable. That’s just my opinion because I have a Tiger 1200 and always had adv bikes so they soaks up bumps really well - so for me the bonnie, thruxton and bobber were fine on smooth roads (but we live in the uk) so on bumpy roads I didn’t like them I absolutely loved riding the thruxton (I had it as a loan bike for 3 days) only disadvantages for me were hard suspension, riding position, luggage capability and motorway comfort ^^So my point is this scrambler should at least sort out the suspension/comfort. Next problem is getting a screen that works but doesn’t look ridiculous..
@winglessoracle29676 жыл бұрын
Does it put a smile on your face as in the street scrambler review?
@georgekarapas80596 жыл бұрын
Good review but for interest how tall are you. At 180 cm I would prefer XE but is it feasible especially when on road with pillion? Thanks in advance.
@davereinhart99335 жыл бұрын
Just put money down on one! Great review. I'm leaving the GS behind after 12 years.
@BikeWorldTVshow5 жыл бұрын
Nice, let us know how you get on with it Dave.
@percyc1235 жыл бұрын
Bike World - I will be as well ! However, I will probably be mothballing my BMW HP2 Enduro which is my best ever bike !
@richardgraham656 жыл бұрын
That bike design is a work of art - The only thing that spoils it for me is the exhaust system, it ruins the rest of the looks of the bike. But they do deserve a pat on the back for coming up with that "look", totally unique, it looks absolutely great. Not a big fan of these "revived" named bikes, but this one from Triumph is something else. Anyone on KZbin bought one of these? I am curious about what sorts of problems you get in the first year compared to the 2nd year - How reliable are they, any niggles or silly things that fail? Then again, any Major items that let the bike down?
@Kwhopperfan6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Machine, really love it. Not sure where it would fit in my garage or what I would part with to have one. Well Done, and great review.
@ernstjo38886 жыл бұрын
Great review...how does the 900 scrambler stack up against the 1200 ?
@scotwilson41696 жыл бұрын
ernst jo the power is on another level. The 900 has around 60ftlb and just over 50 bhp, this 1200 has 88 and 89bhp I believe. The 900 was really fun to ride, but it was more of a small-bike novelty feel. Great around back lanes but on the open road it was lacking. I rode the 1200 thruxton and the engine was amazing, I’ve got a Tiger 1200 so I’m used to that sort of power, and the 1200 thruxton didn’t disappoint at all, it actually feels like it’s got more torque - you will only notice the power difference after 80 mph really.
@Psycrow114 жыл бұрын
So John... For you is it this or the 2019 Street Scrambler?
@johnhogan88164 жыл бұрын
This.
@jjames21625 жыл бұрын
What jacket are you wearing? Ordered the XC - great review
@KBeezyEsq5 жыл бұрын
J James how you finding the XC, mate? I dig the XE, but I think the XC leans closer to what I’m looking for/capable to ride!
@jjames21625 жыл бұрын
Kieron Botting Hi Kieran. How are you? A few things to consider & clarify: I love Triumph a lot but I’m not brand loyal and you shouldn’t be either. The Thruxston R is my all time favorite bike. I’m 5’6 & athletic and that matters. The scrambler series by Triumph is exquisite and unequal in quality. However if I were looking at an off-road/on road bike-that is good at both of pick the Desert Sled for two reasons: (1) the Triumph is a nicer bike but not $4k nicer. (2) the DS is lighter. Ducati should have put a fuel indicator, auto turn signals, and running light on the first generation but they finally corrected that. For most people who don’t live near Moab or the Sahara desert, the DS will do everything almost as well as the triumph and if you bang it up no big deal The XE is for y’all riders who are into Xtreme riding and if that’s not you, it’s really not the right bike. If you aren’t doing crazy shit on that bike sell it and get something you can still have a blast on but isn’t more bike than you need. No one wants to spend more $$ on a bike than you need to. If you are doing long distance off reading the XC is excellent: otherwise I think Ducati DS does just what the XC does for a lot less coin I promise you’ll still have fun and smile every mile. But if I said you could buy a Triumph Scrambler XE/XC or a Desert Sled & a trip around the world, fully paid for, what would you choose? Be that as it may, if you got it enjoy the heck out of it. It’s quality is unsurpassed and it’s very capable either model. Same goes for the BMW R9 & Thruxston R. Less money more style and so much performance. Now if you live on the edge and push the XC to its limit OK. But few will do so. Whereas the Desert Sled is easier to push to the limit and yet you won’t be disappointed when you hit the limit but happy you are still safe and within your own limits perhaps. But again if you are an Extreme rider and out overlanding long distances with huge jumps: You’ll want the XE If you are brand loyal and just like to have some fun as a weekend warrior and it has to be a triumph: XC Be safe daddio
@KBeezyEsq5 жыл бұрын
Great reply, mate. Thank you for your thoughts. I’ll be getting it to travel and won’t be too crazy off road, obviously. Hmmm... I’m not too price sensitive and given that I intend hold onto the one that takes me round the globe, I’m not really considering what it’s resale might be either. I think I’ll give the Sled and the XC a spin and see how both go. After all... what’s the point in asking advice if you’re not gonna listen! Once again, thank you. Will you be posting any videos of your rides? If so I’ll give you a cheeky follow and keep my eye out. 👊
@sharifela79933 жыл бұрын
@@KBeezyEsq what did you go for mate?
@Crazylalalalala6 жыл бұрын
I would be more interested if they made a Scrambler 600. But it does look awesome.
@philclarke77126 жыл бұрын
@Bunnyshooter 223 the extra 600cc weighs the same as the gut I grew over the last 10 years. No need to be a weight weenie unless you're a gp racer.
@Crazylalalalala6 жыл бұрын
@Bunnyshooter 223 my 650 versys seem to be just fine on the highway. The new 600s have plenty of power these days. The real benefit (for me) of a 600/650 scrumbler is that I would actually consider buying one at a lower cost of a 600 cc engine while keeping the look. Lets be real, the only place these bikes will be riden is on the street due to their weight and awesome appearance. Someone who loves the dirt will buy a real dirt bike not this.
@organicox805 жыл бұрын
It appears like you can't get a centre stand for the XE only the XC. ????
@dkonno186 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I have been waiting for this!!!
@jjames21625 жыл бұрын
Zohar jacket are you wearing? Great review! Thx
@MrAndrew19536 жыл бұрын
Having owned an 82 Tiger Trail with off-road oriented gearing, I know how suprising it is to find how much fun these bikes can be in the dirt. Being 5'8", I'd probably lean towards an XC, spending the extra dosh on upgrading it to XE level.
@missadventuresmotorcycledi27734 жыл бұрын
Stunning bike.
@stepheneldridge69986 жыл бұрын
Good review....it seems the Scrambler is as good as it looks!, can't wait for a test ride. Steve
@lukefaulkner48535 жыл бұрын
In the real world, a rider wouldn’t slip on different tyres for different conditions. If you loved the grandad supermoto aspect of the bike and kept the road tyres on, would it still be an off road beast? Or would you be limited to dirt roads? I don’t ask to belittle it, I’ve seen Riding wit Tom’s road video and that’s enough to make a sale in my mind, but I just wonder if all the suspension and electronics is going to be enough to get this to scramble on dirt in road tyres better than say the considerably cheaper Street Scrambler?
@sleepindragon1796 жыл бұрын
Looks great fun. 1st mod for me is to get rid of that exhaust. Get rid of the high weight it must bring. Also on a personal level it looks like it's trying to be too retro, not cool. A shortie tucked out of the way with little weight I reckon.
@Greetings6665 жыл бұрын
Great review. Commentator was funny and informative. Subscribed.
@alfredvogl40526 жыл бұрын
This bike was the most impressive bike at the motorcycle show in NYC. Much nicer than the Polaris FTR.
@pistolpete63216 жыл бұрын
Great video, cool bike!
@valentinawarren99246 жыл бұрын
John, you made me call into my local Triumph dealer today, cool review; thanks. One question, do you have to clutch it up? Really tempted to buy an XE after watching your review a couple of times.
@johnhogan81776 жыл бұрын
Valentina Warren I’m sure you could cough it up on the gas as well. Glad you enjoyed the review, I hope the test ride speaks for itself.
@michaeljkasnter6 жыл бұрын
Just get longer / pegs, I definitely need this bike in my life!!! The Blue is Heaven with the Gold forks!! I just fear the weight!!!
@krishnanka62976 жыл бұрын
Dude..awesome video...👍👍👍👍
@firestorm7556 жыл бұрын
Great review. I love that big scrambler in blue. It looks the nuts. I want one!!
@jbasumatary78616 жыл бұрын
Triumph bikes looks super clean I wud hesitate to take them off road
@caroldave40376 жыл бұрын
Is it your own BELL..helmet it's a proper looker👍👍👍 retro 80s cool..bikes brill..cheers from dave
@chuckmatses68034 жыл бұрын
Ok guys, National Powersports in Concord, NH has 21 of these babies on the floor at $11,995 per copy. Whoa whoa whoa!
@disekjoumoer6 жыл бұрын
Short, sweet, to the point and absolutely no faffing about. You rock, John. Love the bikes, but, although they are utter works of art, I'd still get a KTM. And although they really sound divine and the two German reviews I've seen so far (Motorradmagazin and 1000ps) like it as well, although Christian from MM prefers the XC, says it's better on the road and almost as good in the dirt, I suspect that Triumph is going to have a wee bit of difficulty shifting many of these. That's partially because GS riders are incredibly brand loyal, no matter what prices or crap BMW throws at them, and partially because Triumph's new Speed Twin will be a better bike for almost all real road riding.
@samrit123in6 жыл бұрын
*Triumph is going to sell a lot of these.* But you're right, GS owners are not the target audience for this bike (although Africa Twin is already doing a great job eating GS' lunch). The retro market is bigger than anyone realizes (remember how BMW got into the retro segment just to compete with the Bonnies and now Indian also wants to replicate the same by hiring Ola Stenegard, the dude that designed the R NineT range). Duc Scrambler is their highest selling model by a mile, 55000+ units sold. And that bike is nowhere near the XE e in terms of capabilities. Harley, MV Agusta, Norton, Guzzi (V85TT, another retro adv bike) they all have new retros planned for the next couple of years.
@disekjoumoer6 жыл бұрын
@@samrit123in Yes, you're right, but the retro bikes that are selling well aren't the off-road ones. Ducati's Desert Sled doesn't sell anywhere near as many as their other scramblers. These are, of course far better bikes, but also at much higher prices. I'd absolutely love to have one, for the sound, looks and torque, but in reality I wouldn't want to tour on one or filter through traffic on one either. KTM is bringing a new SMT based on the 790 engine. I'm already saving for that (I have a 990 SMT).
@A1PhotoStudio6 жыл бұрын
I don't ride a GS, nether particularly like them but you get a hall lotta bike for that money... These however have a lot to them that money doesn't get you and still cost you less. Well done triumph!
@Andre-os7kj6 жыл бұрын
Compare oranges with apples?
@MillfieldWheels6 жыл бұрын
Ok, you loved the Street Scrambler and you love the 1200. Which would you choose if you rode 98% tarmac?
@daniellekoran79066 жыл бұрын
Take this. Had a Street Scrambler. Sold it after just a year. Too underpowered.
@disekjoumoer6 жыл бұрын
Speed Twin 😜
@MillfieldWheels6 жыл бұрын
@@disekjoumoer Every road test I've seen sees the Street Scrambler as a better ride.
@TheodoreStauffer6 жыл бұрын
@@MillfieldWheels the street twin, mate. The one that's just been unveiled.
@MillfieldWheels6 жыл бұрын
@@TheodoreStauffer Speed Twin?
@superflea726 жыл бұрын
cool bike, but too tall for my short legs...love the greeting on start-up! looking forward to the Speed Twin review. :)
@saptarshisutradhar93792 жыл бұрын
What about 5.5 dwarf like me,i think i need to buy a ladder with this...having said that i am in love with this bike..
@amanandhistiger32786 жыл бұрын
That's a great review buddy, will it be a rider friendly bike for city? The exhaust heats up faster than the street scrambler?
@Phil4806 жыл бұрын
Nice review guys! Looking forward to test riding one. John, did you have the low seat on the XE there?
@johnhogan81776 жыл бұрын
Phil480 not as far as I’m aware mate. Seat height felt ideal on the road for me and was manageable off road.
@wtre4284766 жыл бұрын
Is that the bike in the new Viper movie
@SpoorenWinne6 жыл бұрын
Does it make you smile like the street scrambler?
@jamesosborne41326 жыл бұрын
I think that all of these types of Bike look far better with “ Traditional “ type front forks - I understand that “ Upside down “ forks are stiffer but RWU Forks add to the Retro look that these types of Bike are trying to achieve .
@jblue12996 жыл бұрын
Did you say the XC has only 2 rider modes ?
@stizzygrayson55416 жыл бұрын
Comprehensive and very professional review. Nice bike, though tank needs another 2 litres.
@LanceEJones6 жыл бұрын
Stizzy Grayson must have a big bladder
@michaeljkasnter6 жыл бұрын
Where is Luke ????? The greatest bike journalist!!!!
@Speedytrip6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome review! How tall are you?
@mark.e.p5 жыл бұрын
It's a lovely looking bike and there's nothing I would change but I really don't need 1200cc, the price and weight that goes with it. Do these companies do market research as there's a lot of comments along the same lines. 600cc single under 400lbs same styling would be perfect!
@TheWindigomonster6 жыл бұрын
Is the XC still off-road capable? I don’t think I’d be tall enough for the XE
@johnhogan81776 жыл бұрын
TheWindigomonster it is, there’s slightly less travel in the suspension and a few other differences, but we rode both and the XC would cope off road. I’m 5 11 and suited the XE more.
@alwinbenjamin5 жыл бұрын
Amazing video 👏
@Dalton22766 жыл бұрын
Wonder if you can buy the suspension from this bike and put it on the later model scramblers?
@actstuntcam6 жыл бұрын
Great review John. That bike looks amazing, shame about all the electronic bollocks, but I guess that is just a given these days. One thing annoys me about this bike though. The weight and power figures are pretty pathetic compared to an old KTM950, which is now 15 years old. It is significantly heavier than an old KTM950 (KTM 198kg dry vs. 205kg dry) and makes significantly less power (KTM -98hp vs 89hp) It does win the torque battle though, so that is great - Triumph 81 lb/ft vs KTM 70 lb/ft. It also achieves that torque much sooner. I wouldn't mind the lack of outright hp if the Triumph was much lighter. A serious question here - why are modern bikes (particularly ADVs) getting heavier and heavier. Ultimately specs-wise this bike is a little bit disappointing. We seem to be going backwards in this part of the market. Styling - wise this thing rocks though and looks much more comfortable. The XE seat height isn't too bad either. It is slightly lower than the KTM, so pretty manageable for a proper ADV. The XC would be even more manageable, but obviously, you lose a bit of ground clearance. When I win lotto I will definitely be checking one of these out :)
@stevenlewis67816 жыл бұрын
Great review, this is my next bike! I've been planning to buy a new one for about 2 years now, and had decided the Africa Twin or the Tiger 800 would be the choices. But, when I saw this a month ago, it's been love at first sight. Thanks again for the great review!
@scotwilson41696 жыл бұрын
steven lewis I’m jealous, you got a plan for luggage and a screen?
@Chriostopherbergs6 жыл бұрын
As a non bike owner. That bike gets me thinking. After I pay off the Mini Cooper. Nice Nice Nice
@goutamghosh40585 жыл бұрын
Can I take it for as tour bike??
@digger81806 жыл бұрын
Nice review
@wordreet6 жыл бұрын
I have to admit that, on screen at least, is looks like a decent off roader. Basically, I dislike fairings on a bike and think they belong on scooters. I've owned more "Trail" bikes than anything else and somehow, Triumph have managed to at least make this appear somehow lightweight. I guess that's part;y down to the lack of plastics, the suspension clearance and the 19 inch front wheel. The only vaguely "adventure" machine I've ridden was a 1000 Varadero about 20 years ago. What a SOS that was!
@tms3726 жыл бұрын
Looking at the back ground of where your talking tells me your working for Triumph.
@BikeWorldTVshow6 жыл бұрын
It's a launch with press from all over the world, we don't work for Triumph.
@jackxish4 жыл бұрын
Good review...im looking to sell my ducati scrambler full throttle to buy this scrambler cos I ride off road 40% of the time .
@mujtabakamal6 жыл бұрын
Great detailed review. 👍
@triedproven99086 жыл бұрын
I want it! Need a flat track edition with 100/100 :D
@mithickwolf6 жыл бұрын
Please send one to South Africa for me! Please?
@rzu71206 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to put panniers on the bike with the high exhaust?
@vinodsingh99615 жыл бұрын
Great bike...
@5051976 жыл бұрын
1200 cc engine that only makes 80HP? What did they leave out? I like standard motorcycles, I'd probably like this one, but more power would be welcome.
@LondonSteveLee3 жыл бұрын
89bhp.
@jesselee44056 жыл бұрын
Looks great
@ignebulus6 жыл бұрын
No grin??! ah but you do like it. Great review!
@nspinicelli6 жыл бұрын
SHIT! Now I'm doubting my reservation of a Bonneville T120 Diamond Edition! I feel like this is a lot more bike for $1k more. (subscribed by the way, great video!!!)
@driffbro33806 жыл бұрын
Great review, knobface!😂 Also btw, waiting for the next Desmosedici rebuild video. Release it m8.
@BikeWorldTVshow6 жыл бұрын
We'll be back in the garage with the Desmo straight after Xmas. Cheers
@driffbro33806 жыл бұрын
@@BikeWorldTVshow Merry Christmas
@BikeWorldTVshow6 жыл бұрын
@@driffbro3380 You too!
@flyingdog14986 жыл бұрын
Triumph GS
@philpreston86586 жыл бұрын
1:35 of ginger bread (we can do without) till the review starts. Just tell us to skip to 1:36 to watch the review.
@AdventureMotoEnduro6 жыл бұрын
only think i dont like is the gold forks ,i would get them coated in black