RADVENTURE TIME - Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC - 2000 Miles With A Pillion, Is It Any Good?

[@andynotdave]

At last a review with the triumph scrambler and a pillion. Thank you. I've been looking at the heat shield liner after hearing other people complain about the heat. At least I'm now able to show my Wife this review, so thank you both.

[@loganhughes8601]

This is the coolest, most genuine video of the Scrambler 1200 that ive seen. Thanks. Now im for sure buying one.

[@wiseguyrob2005]

About to take my test and your videos have inspired me to go for the scrambler 1200 XC. Perfect all rounder

[@eddyhoughton6542]

Thanks for the great story. I'll definitely bear this one in mind for my next ride. Definitely get yourselves over to Europe. I came to Spain jn the mid '90s as a young biker and fell in love with the place. Still here thirty years later! Get the ferry over from Portsmouth to Santander one way and ride your arses off round Spain and back through France. You'll love it.

[@bettsr]

Echo the last comment. I wish I lived in England. Great video. Really enjoyed it. I'd love to hang out with you all and the Cotswold Crew. I'm a brand new Scrambler XC owner! Thanks for the video.

[@alanseetwo9982]

Thanks for sharing. I ride with my wife for trips occasionally and I can relate a lots of your insights of travelling with pillion. Especially refreshing to hear pillion's views which are often overlooked. Fantastic!

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Ah thanks Alan, no worries. Yeah I wanted it to be a real world perspective and view on 2 up riding. Would've been pointless me just talking about it all, as it's a surprisingly different perspective being a pillion. Safe travels with the wife buddy!

[@spodokomoto5020]

Thanks so much this is a great film. I’ve literally this week traded in my Tiger 800 xca and a Speed Twin for a brand new Scrambler XC. I was finding having two bikes to be a real chore. I love the classic look of the Speedy and the long range comfort and off-road-ability of the Tiger. I’m hoping the Scrambler is a good compromise between the two.

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Most welcome buddy, why I wanted to share this! I used to have a Royal Enfield Himalayan and a Triumph Bobber, so I feel you. I parted ways with both for my XC, and I've never looked back. The Scram is my 'do it all' machine, couldn't be happier. It's honestly the ideal combination of both bikes characteristics, especially with yours, the Scram is almost a love child of the Tiger & Speed Twin! Have fun man!

[@richardgeens3869]

I’m about to do a similar thing, hoping one bike can do it for me too. How are you getting on is it working out?

[@spodokomoto5020]

@@richardgeens3869 I’ve had the 1200xc for about 6 months now and I can’t tell you how pleased I am with it. My idea that it was half way between my Speed Twin and Tiger - has turned out to be about right. You get the comfort and presence of the Tiger with the retro style of the Speedy. I miss the triple engine on the Tiger but love the rumble of the parallel twin. I’m doing a 1000 mile trip round Ireland next week - so a real test of its touring abilities - but I’ve done a few fairly long overnight trips so I know it will be great. I don’t miss washing two bikes!

[@neiltoplis8300]

Just found your channel. Brilliant guys your enthusiasm is addictive. Great to see you having a run out as a group also looked so cool, when we are away we are on my triumph trophy for pillion comfort but always wish I had my Thruxton 900 with me to go out on at evening times.

[@JB-rg5vz]

Matt, Dani, this is superb. Such an inspiring video and very well produced 👌🏻

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Ah thanks Jon! It was an epic adventure, enhanced by the Cotswold Wrecking Crew of course! 🙌🏼⚡🏁

[@keithprentice2100]

Great watch matey👍🏻😁 Had my XC for 18months now and love every minute I ride it. I will be lock tighting the bolts on the right hand side that hold the exhaust covers on as one fell out on a ride!! Dealer replaced it under warranty though. I have the SW Motech Legend gear and it looks cool on the bike. Keep on chucking out your vids as they are really good. 👍🏻

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Cheers Keith, glad you enjoyed it mate! Thanks for the support. Yeah 2 and a half years later, always makes me smile. Yeah luckily the bolt issue is easily rectified! Ah glad your dealer sorted you out. SW Motech's Legend stuff appealed to me also, another great manufacturer of aftermarket bits. Looks smart!

[@D001lz]

Lovely bike and a great video. I rode through Wales and the Beacons last year - amazing place to go on a bike, especially when you get good weather. Thanks

[@crazyklayguy]

Awesome video! I got my XE in the summer and am planning some trips on the west coast of Canada here. One possible solution I'm exploring for luggage is the Unit Garage pannier rack and a set of Lone Rider motobags. Excited to see how they fare!

[@oliverblount8767]

Brilliant stuff man, I can’t even imagine the amount of time that went into editing this! Kudos to you my friend great footage with brilliant in-depth coverage 👍🏻

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Ah thanks man! Yeah it took quite some time! Just going through multiple maxxed out memory cards to get the footage was interesting enough 😅 really appreciate it dude! Will finally get the Scram & no.2 on that ride out soon! 🤙🏼

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

What a great video 👍👍 had me smiling from start to finish. You both seem like really genuine people, So refreshing to see nowadays. Taking the wifey for a long bike trip is awesome, there’s no getting away from each other, so you got to put up with each other no matter what. I took my wife on a 10 day trip thru the western USA from Canada. I think we covered 5000 km in 10 days it was a bucket list trip, one we will remember for years to come. Awesome video ride safe 👍👍👍

[@tranceending5914]

When adjusting suspension, you should always go to the maximum position, ie, closing the valve completely, fully Clockwise, and then count the clicks back from closed. This is because the closed position is definite, whereas the fully open position, can occur before the adjustment screw stops. Thanks for the video, good to know it handles the 2 up duties as well.

[@Dod5ter]

Great video, gone through many bikes over the past few years, last few were T120 black, love the engine but bit of a back and backside breaker, Street Scambler was out of puff on motorways and a little cramped. Finally in May a brand new XC, everything I was looking for and more!! To take a pillion where the combined weight for is and kit will be 30 stone, are the stock springs up to it???? Cheers!

[@alangoffin3599]

This is a brilliant video and simply shows what the scrambler us capable of I am hoping to spend some time in the Brecon beacons this summer and would like to ask if you have any routes you can share including the green lanes ? I have the xc in blue and just love it like no other bike I have owned before thanks for sharing and look forward to seeing more 👍

[@alexknight528]

Great watch as always mate! 👌🏻 looked like you both had an awesome time! 🤘🏻

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Thanks mate! Sure was a blast, missing it! 🌄

[@ianclarke4814]

Hi guys Great to meet you this morning I realise now I've seen one if your videos before I didn't recognise you without the hat !!! Bikes superb maybe catch up again soon

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Ah glad you tuned in so quickly after bumping into one another! Thank you Ian, see you out there again soon 🙌🏼

[@ianclarke4814]

@@unparalleledtwin901 while I was talking to you I kept thinking I knew you watched some more stuff of yours last night great viewing Maybe sometime over the summer meet up for a beer and a chat I'm thinking of doing a t120 scrambler

[@chrislewars2972]

I’m thinking of doing my Full bike licence and this is definitely the bike I will buy. I used to ride motocross bikes when I was younger and this is a road/motocross bike that looks and sounds so cool 😎

[@caferacerrich910]

Thank you for the great video! I just picked up a 2019 XC in the same color. Looking forward to more content!

[@thegreasychip]

Excellent little vid, well done. I’ve owned a street triple r 2010….awesome bike,a tiger, then the thruxton r…..beautiful but so not practical, then the Attica twin….sooooo heavy but very comfortable. Sadly no bike now but next year I’m going for the scrambler 1200 xe it has to be done. You guys have sold the fact it can be done on the scrambler…..thankyou. You should definitely do Scotland……the west coast right up to the top…..stunning. Take care.

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Thank you so much buddy! Really appreciate it, any way I can help from a real world scenario, you won't regret the purchase of this machine! I always loved the Street Scram, but it never had the true off road capability and set up, I'm also a massive fan of adventure bikes, Tiger 900 is 👌🏼 Triumph did something special with this 1200 Scram, couldn't be happier with it! Very excited for Scotland man, have always wanted to go, criminal I haven't been yet. Could probs pick up a 2019/20 model for a solid price next year. Have fun dude!

[@nordicwolf1193]

Great video and review! The Scrambler 1200 is such a competent actually. I did 1500 km in four days last summer on my XC, and it just delivers! Just load it up and go. Says the guy who recently bought a Tiger 800 XCx just for the extra comfort. And the main reason for that purchase was wind protection on highways and proper panniers for longer trips. But my Scrambler will still be my fun bike!

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Thank you man! Yeah it really does deliver! Surprises you to be honest, absolutely love it. No shame there man, I would love to have a Tiger 900 in the stable to go alongside the Scram. Both epic machines in their own right. Enjoy!

[@roadsweride_pt]

New sub here and also a triumph scram fella ✌🏼 Great vídeo mate! Regards from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@UncleLongbeard]

That's lovely bike really

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Excellent video...sounds like the Scrambler did you proud! Cheers, Steve

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Thanks Steve! It sure did! Feels weird looking back at the Scram being green 😂 take it easy buddy.

[@rep2710]

Nice inspiring video! What tires u are using and also exhaust please.

[@unparalleledtwin901]

thank you buddy, glad you enjoyed it! Tyres here are Mitas E10's, I have been running Mitas E07+ the past year or two, and love them. Exhaust is the slash cut system by SP Engineering.

[@BCoriaty]

Wonderful video! So fun and I love the 2-up perspective. Thanks!

[@robertbarras7893]

That looked great guys. I'm in the process of looking for a new bike, think you might of just tipped it in favour of the XC 😁 it's got the right balance of practicality and classic good looks 😎 I'm sure you'd agree 👌

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Thanks bud. That's amazing, you honestly won't regret it. I find the XC being a weapon on road, and slightly nicer/more planted to ride with the front end rake, narrower bars etc, than the XE. I mean the asphalt is truthfully where you spend most of your time anyway! How did you get on? Take the plunge and go for one?

[@SteveWildson]

16:59 damn beautiful love it

[@monsterliu7314]

Dreambike No:1 With out any doubt! Just like the name modern classic, ABS TC all the good stuff in a classic good old body even sound like a beauty dream

[@Marcelo-m6f]

Awesome, I was always curious about a Pillion on this bike.

[@liamoleary8823]

Awesome vid Matt. Hope you’re well 👍

[@stormriderST]

Hello from Canada , also big Triumph fans here! Question for you , we’re looking to rent Airbnb spots in England for next year and we were wondering what was the name of the place that you rented - the rounded cabin at the end of the video? Thanks for your help!

[@stormriderST]

Sorry for the bother, I actually found on your description for the video where the place is located And you already gave the link to the website Again great videos great mods on your scrambler by the way I also have one and I love mine too.. Like I said we are proper Tryon fans here since I also have a speed triple T and the girlfriend has a T100Black and a speed twin :))

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Hey! That's awesome, Canada is a place we would love to visit! So any recommendations your side would be epic! The cabin we stayed in was Caban Crwn, awesome little setup for the 2 of us. The site have multiple cabins of different shapes & sizes, all booked through Canopy & Stars: www.canopyandstars.co.uk/britain/wales/powys/beudy-banc/caban-crwn if you go, enjoy, lovely place! 👌🏼

[@MrWestcliffe]

Well done guys. This must have been a great adventure. Thank you very much for the good content. We (my wife & I ) are shopping around for a bike that can be used on the weekends. We are not planning long trips only max 2hours, but maybe some light off-road capable too. The big adventure bikes are out of questions due to the size & weight of them. So lately been looking some cruisers and tried some Harleys (i just love the sound of them) but there is a limitation and off-road capability. I like the torque engines with nice twin sound so it doesn't need to go into high revs to get moved. So I just came across to the scrambles style by accident, and I think this is what we need for short trips and off-road capability. Still not sure if I should go for a XC or XE just yet... Have you not regret that you went for the XC instead of the XE? What speck you can say its important to have on these bikes? Should I go brand new or used? thanks and ride safe.

[@tarustrader]

Nice video and ride. You are right, not much out there about riding/touring 2 up on a Scrambler. Good job. What jackets are those? They look great.

[@spencerleeb]

Do you sell the lightning bolt number board?

[@unparalleledtwin901]

I actually fabricated this during lockdown. It's an ally oval number board that I bent and drilled to fit, then cut out my own design from some black vinyl. I enjoyed making it and adding my own personal stamp on the Scram.

[@maxgorecki3849]

Hi, What was your setting on springs preload. How much did you have to crank them out? I don’t think you mentioned it in the video.

[@PiperPacerStation]

Great video! Also a green XC owner. I like that your tank looks slightly more glossy on the matte area. What's the secret? Love what you've done with your bike.

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Thanks Brian! I'm actually no longer a green XC owner, had a bit of a makeover during Christmas, tank went to Pro Kustom 👌🏼 as for the Matte finish, I always used Motul's Matte surface detailer. I essentially cleaned it with a microfibre cloth with a lighter circular motion, so over time had kind of buffed it up. Other than that, no secrets here! 🤙🏼

[@disco41]

Awesome vlog guys 👍 I’m in a similar dilemma love my street scrambler for it’s looks the noise etc but I rode a tiger 900 and wow who wants to take my money. Still got the street scrambler tho 👍

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Cheers mate! Yeah there's something special about the Bonnie range, so much character, can't help but love 'em for the all the right reasons. However, I'm pretty much sold by the Tiger 900 Rally Pro also, would love to have one in the future, to join the stable with the Scram. Take it easy dude! 🤘🏼

[@lawrencebelcher2537]

Great video dude, loving the 1200xc. Could you tell me what make the little underbar mirror is that you have?

[@RikkiRockettsLegendTripping]

Really nice job on this video!

[@italianordinarybiker216]

Great video, now i’m 100% sure to get a new XE, the only dubt was the comfort with a pillion

[@alexgarrould5544]

Just waiting for my XC to arrive and some better weather!! just wondering if you’ve had a decat on your exhaust? If not, have you found heat a problem? Interested in terms of a pillion as well. People go on about it a lot, I’m replacing my street scrambler for the XC and it was never really an issue for me on that so hoping the XC will be the same. Love what you’ve done with your bike so far 🙂

[@garretkamps6423]

Great watch, thank you for sharing!!! Mind sharing which camera you’re using for much of this? Specifically the stick camera?

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Ah thank you for watching! The 360 footage was shot on my Insta360 ONE X2 (awesome little thing that cam) and my partner had a GoPro Hero 7 Black mounted on her helmet. If you're at all interested, I have an affiliate link you're more than welcome to use, if you'd like one. It's in the description 🤙🏼

[@garretkamps6423]

@@unparalleledtwin901 thanks man! I’ll use the link if I make the purchase!!! Really loved watching your adventure, hoping for more of those this year myself!!!

[@lifeofascrambler]

Great video! I will definitely be coming back again to watch it for more tips on big trips. I’m not sure my partner and I could have handled such a big trip on the same bike 😂

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Cheers man! Yeah it's a hench slog covering that kinda ground anyway, let alone with your better half, crammed onto a Scrambler seat 😅 but so worth it dude! 🙌🏼

[@curlywirly1945]

hi guys great vid could you tell me what hand guards you have fitted thanks.

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Thanks Biff! Sure, they're Barkbusters VPS 🤙🏼

[@sambourgein2837]

Dude this is simply amazing. My partner and I did the NC500 last year, amazing. Also absolutely loving the motor. I wondered if I could get some advice. I’m getting rid of an old cafe racer and am torn between a 2015/16 street scrambler 900 or the XE 1200… I think I got put off by the 1200 stock as they look so.. erm.. BMW GS’y… but this video has totally changed my opinion on it - you’ve made it edgy! I’m 6’2 and so think this could be an option? Would you say any pros or cons for either? Either way… ledge video guys!

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Thanks man! First of all massive apologies for delay in responding.. secondly, appreciate the love, and thirdly, decisions decisions dude! Honestly, whilst it's fairly biased of me to suggest the Scram 1200, I can't quite recommend it enough. For your height, you'll no doubt find the XE to be spot on. It all depends what you want out of it. Nothing wrong with the 900, the LC Twin is far superior to the pre 2016 Bonnie's, but the torque, overall power and off road capability of the Scram 1200 just makes it a winner. Mod cons of an adventure bike, but holds onto those classics lines of old, and carries the heritage. Test ride one my man, see how you feel. Best advice I can give. P.S BMW called, they're asking you to take that statement back with immediate effect. 😂🙌🏼

[@marco526]

Hi, very nice story, thanks! what’s the bubble screen on your Moto3 helmet?

[@unparalleledtwin901]

No worries, glad you enjoyed it! My partner's bubble visor is one of the official options for the Bullitt. This is the clear bubble, but they do them tinted also.

[@jasonwilson9644]

Hey, Love this video. And it is sooo informative. I am about to pull the trigger on a scrambler. I took the XE out and it’s Just a little bit too tall. It would be fine for me but I want to take my wife on it as well. I suppose my question is.. what is your height and weight Matt. I’m about 6ft and 15.5 stone. My thought is with my wife and luggage the xe would be roomier? Also with the luggage rack you have would you need a new tail tidy or does the stock on still fit with that rack? 😃😃. Thanks again for the video 😃😃

[@th3Speci4li5t]

Hey man, where is this nice moto jacket from? Looks nice!

[@MrWebon]

This is my dream bike. I would love to start with something similar but more cheaper for a beginner

[@lifeintheshadylane]

Great vid, loads of info, helped me make up my mind! Subscribed! Off tochec, out your other vids..

[@JG-pe7qo]

thanks for sharing!!!!

[@Maeving]

Magic video.

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Thank you man

[@galos7525]

Offtopic but... Where did you get your gear? It looks great

[@LucasJohnsonVisuals]

Currently trying to get my wife on board with me getting a scrambler! Wish me luck! 🤣

[@huguesquesnel5704]

Félicitation je suis propriétaire d'une Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2019 je l

[@shustoff995]

Hi there ! Thanks for the video. Where did you find the side bah ? And your bike clothing ?

[@shustoff995]

Bag

[@nathanrobertson4713]

Awesome video! I have the xe and absolutely love it! What tyres are you running? And how did they fair on the road and off.

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Cheers Nathan! I've been rocking Mitas E10's for a good year and a half now, my go to tyres, been through 4 sets, love 'em! They're an aggressive tyre, more dirt oriented, but perform incredibly well on the tarmac, even in the wet. Sacrifice for this performance is lifespan though, soft rubber compound lasts about 3000 miles on the rear. On par with TKC80's in my opinion, if not better. Mitas do E07's which are a great all rounder, highly rated by folks like Bret from Mototrek. I'll be giving them a go soon I think.

[@nathanrobertson4713]

@@unparalleledtwin901 awesome man! Thankyou for info will be looking into them now. Keep up the videos man there great.

[@m.a.r.s.94]

What jacket you wearing? Thanks!

[@TheAnnako1]

Any good? It’s brilliant my wife and I also here in Tasmania camp with my XE

[@mufc7753]

How was her leg on the side exhaust ??

[@hoanglemt2110]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@lukejackson293]

Great video, all your stuff is allways fantastic! The mirror placement on your bike looks awesome, but how much can you see out of it? 😅 Thinking of doing the same myself, just thought I'd ask 👍🏻

[@woodstreetcoffee4348]

What comms did you guys use?

[@mufc7753]

So does the exhaust burn the pilllions leg?

[@EZEM62]

the bike looks amazing. what mirrors are you using on it?

[@taz473]

Nice video.scrambler or tiger if you had to choose? 🤔🤙🇮🇲

[@RockingabRoad]

same question here 😉

[@unparalleledtwin901]

That's a tough one! Depends on the task at hand and what scenario. As my own do it all machine, Scrambler all the way. For travelling around the world? I'd take the Tiger for practicality. 900 Rally Pro is an incredible machine. Both are in their own right. 🤙🏼

[@marcelbondy6459]

Hey . Nice video well done . I'm curious about the side bag , I want the same if like to indicate the brand also for the support . Thanks Ride safe

[@randydodd9587]

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 with numerous on-road 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.

[@unparalleledtwin901]

This sounds like a very interesting read! Something to take with when in adventures. Perfect wildcamping novel whilst a brew is on the boil. Thank you for the recommendation! 🤙🏼

[@robbikebob]

I wish I was young and carefree again! Without wanting to sound like an old killjoy, make the most out of it! I've always been a sadist, putting looks and feel way above practicality. When I was in my early 20's I used to go touring on a small engined hardtail chop. I've never owned a bike with a fairing, heated grips, hard panniers or abs. I suppose if I've never had it I've never missed it.....

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Yeah it's all too easy to get caught up in the "what's best" fiasco, but truth is you can have a blast on any machine, all about what you make of it! I met a chap called Nathan Millward, when he was a young lad he travelled from Sydney to London on a Honda postie bike, amazing stuff. Once you try the latest tech, it's understandable why people go for it, but in all that, I do find some bikes just lose character. More to go wrong also! Small CC hardtail sounds awesome. Bet you had some good memories. 🤘🏼

[@robbikebob]

@@unparalleledtwin901 great times for me, agony for my pillion at the time. She said that it was her or the bike, so I bought a different bike, but she buggered off anyway! 😅 🙄

[@sharifela7993]

Great video I’m torn between the XE and XC and I am 6’3. Almost all road use so which do I get?

[@shragiestrauss1748]

I’ve been doing a lot of research into the scrambler and it seems there is really no need for the xc if u are staying on the road for the most part. (Another plus is the xc doesn’t come in this beautiful color)

[@vortecmacs]

Where’d ya go, man?

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Life gets in the way! I will be returning with more content soon, so stay tuned! Apologies dude

[@vortecmacs]

@@unparalleledtwin901 no apologies needed. Just glad to hear you aren’t done with the channel!

[@da72ma]

She needs a Street Scrambler... I got the XC and the wife rides the Street Scrambler... perfect match...

[@anthonycarling8361]

When something looks too good to be true it normally is! 10 days with one little side pannier to put your drone in! Come on do you think we're all born yesterday! Lol!

[@spadaspares]

Did you look under the seat?

[@emullen93]

They exhaust heat doesn’t bother either of you?

[@unparalleledtwin901]

No, it was honestly the least of our worries, even with the cat in place. Heat is definitely there when stationery at lights/junctions, but nothing crazy. We both touched base on it in this video, and I can't recommend the Scram 1200 enough for 2 up riding.

[@kennethcooley3445]

Sweet

[@allistairneil8968]

This 1200cc behemoth could be called many things but a scrambler; it is not.

[@unparalleledtwin901]

Subjective of course, but it sure does Scramble. I think it's the best modern Scrambler any manufacturer has brought to the market. The 1200 behemoth Twin is exactly why I love it.

[@taz473]

Give up the channel ?

[@stephenbryson5618]

Omg lol let the girl speak. What’s the point off both of you in front of the camera if only one gets to speak,