Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE /

[@salpairadice]

Jaimie gives it to us straight, he tells us the pros and cons so we can make up our own minds and I appreciate that.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice review as ever Jamie - I agree with your conclusions, looks good but is a tad heavy for the trails and a tad tall for us shorties! All the best - TMF

[@Mew-qn3xm]

I must’ve watched your review ten times or so! Cheerio tmf!!

[@GD-dv3uk]

I have a Scrambler 1200 XE and am loving it! But the frustrating part of ownership has been the lack of aftermarket accessories like a full exhaust (which will reduce the heat issue a bunch) and hard cases. But still; no buyer’s remorse. This thing’s a blast to ride!

[@soze87]

Try the zard exhaust system w the de-cat kit - supposedly cuts the heat by nearly 50%. Also, there are aluminium panniers available for the 1200 scrambler, can't just remember who makes them - I'm sure a bit of google-magic will help you find out. Hope it helps.

[@toltod]

@@soze87 Plus Zard has a kit which relocates the side pipes all together. Takes away from the 'scrambler' look, but no hot leg and more usable for a side pannier.

[@Tocino_Wheels]

There are various Low Exhaust options out there. The Zard by far is the best option, although it's hard on the wallet.

[@khai2717]

Always enjoyed the reviews on this channel.. not afraid to point out negative points.. good job!!! Would like to see u do a review on the tenere700..

[@johnpark6138]

Great honest review ! Love to see you do a Ducati Desert Sled review

[@martynlaverick3405]

As a tall person this is a perfect bike for me. Never going fully off road but a few dirt trails done and I felt very comfortable on it. Good review and agree with your points. Come from a GSA so it feels quite light!!!

[@xvxyz6408]

Jaw dropping everytime see him riding skillfully. 👍👍 one of the most exciting motorcycle review.

[@NiklasAdv]

one of the best looking bikes!

[@hectorallanrivera9334]

Great content as always...thanks for this key information, I'm in the market for a bike like this.

[@juhajarvinen3349]

Okay... Waiting... It's on!

[@1969tonksy]

Great review on the Triumph, how does it compare to Ducati's Desert Sled... ?

[@diegoalejandro64]

love the bike look and the sound.

[@mahamza86]

Finally a review where you point out the bad side. Otherwise it's always cool with you. You just love motorcycles. I do too, so yeah I know. Have you tried taking a BMW R9T off road? That would be interesting.

[@adamprawiranegara5800]

Jamie please take r nine t or r9x off road

[@tolga1cool]

I would love it if BMW made an r9t similar to it's old HP2 Enduro. That was one awesome bike, but sadly it's way too expensive nowadays

[@ribinrobin8925]

Nice to see a review with some more negatives in. 👍 Great review Jamie.

[@BIG-K]

Great review! Thanks mate.

[@HappyCookieTime]

Is the exhaust a deal breaker? I’m planning of getting one of these

[@markjacobs6294]

A KTM 790 is only 20lbs lighter. If you like the Optimus Prime look, go for any of the other offers from all other makers but I like the traditional look instead of the plasticfantactic one.. 5000 miles on mine of 50/50 riding and the exhaust has not been a huge issue. I'm 5'10" and put the low seat on and it's perfect now. Best bike for on off roading IMO. If you want to do single track, get the right tool for the job...this isn't it unless you're last name is Jarvis.

[@tcpoole1361]

Thanks Jamie

[@wildhogget69]

I would be scared to drop it at that price, think I'll stick to my T100 LC , great review though.

[@Tocino_Wheels]

I seem to recall your ride on the (sadly missed) 2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure-T. I am torn between these two (or you can add the T7 & Tiger 900 RP also). Will the 12XE be a better all arounder compared to the others? I'm 6'4, 220lbs, w/ 35in inseam.

[@faisalamjad2834]

What a lovely bike. Love the show too!

[@johncf5565]

Always love scrambler......💪🤘

[@nativochileno7091]

MUY BIEN MUCHAS GRACIAS !!!

[@scottdonbrosky5968]

Jamie, I want to do a cross country trip. Starting from New York City and head to Seattle Washington, from there go down the pacific coast line to Los Angeles then from there take old Route 66 all the way to Nashville Tennessee then back home to Michigan. I currently have 4 street bikes ranging from a 2017 Norton Dominator Naked like your buddy Adrian Picket, also a 2016 Commando SF 961, a 2020 Triumph Bobber TFC and a 2020 Ducati Diavel 1260s. I’m drawn to these new Triumph Scramblers and since I haven’t seen or ridden one yet, I appreciate your review. Planning my trip I’m interested in seeing as much as the country on paved and possibly gravel roads and camp sites at national parks. Would you recommend this Triumph Scrambler for my journey or something else? Please, no Japanese bikes lol. Also, could you recommend anything else I should know before doing this trip. It’ll be my first. I’m 49 years old and seek adventure.

[@TommyNitro]

I'm torn between the xc and the xe. Would not want to do hardcore offroad, I have a dirtbike for that. The topheaviness of the xe concerns me.

[@jblue1299]

Can only put luggage on one side?

[@sgtunix]

Is it just me or is that rev counter a bit choppy? I would have assumed they'd make a smooth animation of something so important. Or maybe it's just the video?

[@786philb]

Fair review. But if your experianced enough and confident i dont think its weight is a major problem. Other reviews ive seen that have liked this bike but aware of its weight and heat still believe it a good all round tool. So you can keep your Ducati scrambler. I would prefare this any day.

[@israfales85]

triumph is doing things right

[@antoniogars51]

Cheers Jamie from Málaga - Andalusia, fantastic channel! Pls could you do a review of the new SCRAMBLER DUCATI DESERT SLED 2019 (red frame), I´m very interested in that Moto, think it has strongs offroad and adventures capabilites. Brgds!! Gas, V´s!

[@tsav6952]

Triumph needs to sort out the exhaust heat issue. I think its hurting sales regarding that issue. Too bad, otherwise very intriguing bike.

[@brianmorse8811]

Tail tidy first then some real 50/50 tires Bark Busters and ram ball with mirrors. I have a 34" inseam so no lowering for me. the pipes I don't know what I would do with them? 21" wheel I like that! they should bring back a thumper version of this one say a 500 cc or 600 cc.

[@orangelion03]

MAke a pad from header wrap? At least it would add some insulation...would eliminate the heat but certainly reduce it if only slight;y?

[@gavinhassett479]

@@orangelion03 remove the CAT and it would reduce exhaust temperatures along that area of the exhaust

[@gurpreetbanwait6097]

Review ftr 1200

[@Guy-ns1hk]

Surprised by how negative this review is. People are loving this bike, although the heat from the high pipe is a recurring talking point. Always happy when these videos appear.

[@_Snikerz]

I have to agree that the exhaust was the biggest no no for me.. rode it last year and the burning from the exhaust was excruciating. Other than that it was a nice bike.. shame

[@markkulyas2418]

Triumphs motto is no pain no gain, lol.

[@DanDanai1]

Install a decat, problem solved...

[@YA-ee9zf]

basically this is a naked adventure bike . like man how hard would it be to lower the weight for a motorcycle company if i can do that with a wrench and a few revzilla clicks. also the old scramblers where short bikes

[@charliestoybox2099]

Coming of a GSA 1250 the bike feels 200 lbs lighter to me.

[@dankgenetics3671]

Don't like the rear suspension or the exhaust system

[@toby621]

nice to pricey in australia $23;500

[@DangerSandler]

I owned a 14 scramber with the Arrow exhaust. This bike is "too" refined and more an adv bike than a scrambler. I really don't like it.

[@andrewcartwright4631]

Think I’ll stick with my Ducati scrambler

[@lifeofascrambler]

Are you related to Guy Martin? :P

[@xandedantas]

I will stick to my Desert sled!

[@orangelion03]

What the Sled gives up in power to this 1200, it more than makes up in the (lack of) weight department =)

[@jblue1299]

Excessive heat from the pipes is a deal breaker for me!!!

[@markkulyas2418]

How does Triumph expect to sell these bikes with that heat issue, do they think customers are just going to ignore their legs on fire. These bikes will be discontinued in 2 years just like the street cup.

[@nnickingram]

All ok if you are not too short of thigh though!!

[@khaccanhle1930]

Thirty four inch seat? Almost tall enough, I like enduros, so taller is better.

[@МартинПогосян-ш1к]

👍🏻😍👍🏻👍🏻⚡

[@nikitis13]

Jamie being as diplomatic as possible but really he can't wait to get back on his own Ducati Scrambler and I don't blame him LOL... So in a nutshell, It's too heavy, way too tall for normal sized people and not really a dual purpose bike, but it looks nice. So, if you want a proper all terrain bike, and money is burning a hole in your pocket do a u-turn towards a KTM 790 ADV, Yamaha T7 or BMW 850 GS (that's if you have enough talent of course) Or you could be pragmatic, save your hard earned and scratch that itch with a used DR650. You'll drop it a few times, learn a few things and won't cry about it when it's on its side. 8-P

[@exothermal.sprocket]

BMW 850 GS? You just said the Scrambler 1200 is too heavy.

[@nikitis13]

@@exothermal.sprocket My bad sorry... You're right. It's as porky as a giant bratwurst.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@nikitis13 Bratwurst is German. That's not even correlative. BMW 850 GSA is all of 538 pounds, without bags. That's heavier than the new 1083cc Honda Africa Twin and guaranteed less power to boot.

[@nikitis13]

​@@exothermal.sprocket That's what I (facetiously) meant... The "BMW" is heavy (porky, pork sausage, bratwurst, German). Correlation. I love bratwurst sausages and German beers by the way. :)

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@nikitis13 Thought you meant the Scrambler 1200. Just a misunderstanding.

[@bressan1998]

I'm worry for Triumph with the Brexit...

[@mohandasghandi3441]

Why?

[@beetleything1864]

Made in Thailand anyway

[@tolga1cool]

@@mohandasghandi3441 European prices will probably rise

[@tolga1cool]

@raoulduke010 ?

[@thoughtcriminal5655]

Ducati scramblers are for those that can't afford this

[@maximusaugustus6823]

I hate pipes like these, leg burner

[@flyingspeedtriple]

Keeps you warm in the winter!

[@theDudeOfDudes]

Yeah, there's a reason they went away in the 70s.

[@sigberetta72]

Yeah went and sat in one and liked the way you aren’t cramped riding position... shame the exhaust is up so high .... why do that? They don’t have to put it in that spot!