Royal Enfield Scram 411 | First Ride | More fun than the Himalayan | Priced at Rs 2.03L | PowerDrift

The Royal Enfield Scram 411 is the newest RE on the block. Or is it? Based on the same platform as the Himalayan, this motorcycle features a bunch of changes targeted at making the city experience a whole lot better. With that 19 inch front, revised ergonomics and much more, has Royal Enfield done enough to make the Scram 411 stand out? Varun Painter reports!
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:35 What's similar and what's new?
2:58 What we like
5:58 What we don't like
8:18 Summary
9:46 Blooper

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hey #PDArmy, what do you think of the new Scram 411? Let us know below, and remember to hit that Like button if you wanna see more videos on it.

[@sheronmohammed3351]

Not worth it

[@sidhantadash6391]

I don't know, this perticular review felt like boring.

[@tanmayhaldar7565]

A bike review is never complete without an exhaust note section and a mention of top speed and pickup and the reviewer's feedback while achieving those...... I am sure those will be around on further reviews. This was handled more like a car review talking about engine mapping and refinement (happy that info was shared) just missed the spot.

[@varunpainter6964]

@@tanmayhaldar7565 We don't have access to performance testing during a first ride. Also, exhaust note on social media. NOW!

[@varunpainter6964]

@@tanmayhaldar7565 Also, entirely possible to have the review complete without the exhaust note and a mention of the top speed. I just did!

[@ameyanaik4740]

Powerdrift when Royal Enfield drops ground clearance " there is only a drop of 20 mm" Powerdrift if yezdi would have done that " The character of scrambler has gone for a toss because of the drastic reduction in the ground clearance"

[@varunpainter6964]

Kuch bhi.

[@kishorkroy]

Exactly!..they act like Re fanboys.

[@rahulrvj6094]

True

[@akshayshetty61]

Absolutely true 😂😂😂

[@chetanreddy72]

@@kishorkroy they are royal Enfield fan boys all of us know

[@BuluBiker]

Unnecessary Launch, we are waiting for a newer 6 speed Engine with slightly more power n torque. And yet they launch a modified Himalayan. Anyday still the presebt Himalayan is a better buy than this half baked design.

[@varunpainter6964]

That should be present when the liquid-cooled 450cc engine launches later this year.

[@fahadumar9152]

We need 650cc Himalayan and cruiser 650. They just wanted to launch a product against yezdi scrambler

[@varunpainter6964]

@@fahadumar9152 I don't think the 650cc Himalayan is happening. But the other 650s that are being tested will happen this year.

[@nihvl]

Jawa brand have 3 motorcycles in it’s line up & Yezdi have 3 segments of motorcycles in it’s line all the 6 motorcycles are based on the Mahindra Mojo engine but god forbid RE for using 1 engine & platform for two different models the blasphemy right?

[@kayboss]

Himalyan is going 450..then y waste this 411..make it scram..simple.

[@gauravgambit1941]

Liked the review.. but the headlights looks a bit odd and the overall design doesn't resemble to a scrambler. Yezdi has done a great job in terms of design.

[@alankarkhare12]

That's what i was concerned about too. RE needs to work on front look of the bike. It should be eye-catchy and modern.

[@Budgetbiker001]

Yeah that headlight doesn't make the cut for a scrambler

[@RihanKhan-rk6vd]

L

[@pranavsm4368]

Yes i even thought of the yezdi it looks better

[@itsmealbertsabu]

Yes, atleast they could have change the design.. I love the yezdi scrambler

[@Fhoosh]

Early positive review for the RE scram pointing out a few niggles for a bike which doesn’t even look a scrambler, while the Yezdi Scrambler gets trashed in it’s extremely delayed video. Hmmm.. welcome to Auto Journalism.

[@chinmayraul5566]

True story!

[@MrVamsichaitanya]

@@chinmayraul5566 True

[@maheshsrinivasan7028]

@powerdrift stop fooling around the people. Scrambler is trash and RE does the job really well eh?

[@selfself1566]

@@maheshsrinivasan7028 may be stop judging and start riding and then decide .ever heard sour grapes 😂😂

[@raghusingh4227]

Even if RE releases a chassis, PD will give a positive review

[@varunpainter6964]

Hahaha good one

[@oparjogot9420]

A sellout channel

[@nikhiltripathi5989]

PD is sister brand of RE... 😂

[@RAMIC-tv1ye]

lmao exactly

[@rishavmallick2483]

411 CC and still an air cooled engine makes me push away. In terms of looks the Yezdi scrambler is way more attractive. Sorry RE! You need to step up your game.

[@alshinthomas4604]

Why would it need any other cooling system?

[@twowheeledparadox]

@@alshinthomas4604 Bragging rights

[@vroombk]

LC in the 450

[@alshinthomas4604]

@@vroombk confirmed?

[@markymarknj]

I like air cooled engines! They're simpler, easier to work on, and there's less to go wrong; there's no radiator, hoses, water pump, etc. to worry about.

[@deepsandz]

I loved the concept. It is a different offering indeed as not everybody wants a full fledged adv.. this is something new and something fun. For instance, for some wanting to use the bike onl y for city commute, trail riding..this is more than sufficient. I love the idea of smaller tyre and intend to fit something like this on my BS4 Himalayan. I wish the maps were available for porting to BS4/ BS6 himalyans to make it street frinedly. Like you mentioned. 95% of the time, Himlayan is on the road..very very few people use it only for racing/ off roading.

[@vspatmx7458]

I just booked honda 500x. hope it gets delivered. how many decades did it take Honda to get so mature reliable? Will RE ever get there ?

[@MedicOnAMotorcycle]

Do check out the history of honda (many videos on youtube). They were reliable from the inception of the company itself.

[@Todd_Bohely]

Only when the yezdi's came in and caught attention,re started to serve the customers right.

[@varunpainter6964]

FYI - This was in the process for almost 2 years. RE delayed it.

[@Krishnendu792]

Scram is getting spied for last 1.5 years

[@varunpainter6964]

@@Krishnendu792 Exactly!

[@Todd_Bohely]

@@varunpainter6964 but why? the himalayan is here for so long now.. What would have been the reason to delay the scram.?

[@varunpainter6964]

@@Todd_Bohely I was told COVID in particular delayed their plans.

[@nischaygowda1662]

Powerdrift, at this point should just call themselves the marketing department of RE. It couldn't be more obvious.

[@maheshsrinivasan7028]

+1 to that

[@sathishkumar-qs3ce]

Also sound against Honda

[@sanjaydeovrat]

Royal Enfield makes great motorcycles anyway.

[@leakedzebra]

I realised what's messed up. The mud guard on the front wheel. It needs to be up near the headlight, not on the wheel. It'd look fabulous

[@jeevannaik]

I feel this Himalayan had a road crash and lost some of its weight... doesn't differentiate much feel it's not worthy its just like the previous classic 350 and 500 same same but different🤣🤣

[@ashishm8611]

Woe.. The day of launch PD and ZW already have a bike to be tested and for review. I must say great relationship with RE. This is where the Yezdi bashing comes from... which we have been talking about....

[@powerdriftofficial]

This was a media ride for all publications! Not just us who got to ride it.

[@easternprestige]

@@powerdriftofficial Blah blah blah

[@easternprestige]

I mean I can understand positive reviews for a new motorcycle! What they have got here is literally a himalayan without some body parts and yet they go “AWE”. Just cannot take this bullshit anymore

[@ashishm8611]

@@powerdriftofficial it's alright PD. You guys are doing your job. My idea is to give unbiased reviews. Sometime the way things are put makes a big difference. Nevertheless RE needs to stop fooling their customers by giving same products after doing cosmetic changes. They need to focus on performance enhancements in their products which people have been demanding since ages. They need to take care of their waiting period which is frustrating. And they need to keep a check on pricing cos if the price is increased then they need to offer something substantial to justify the price tag. Classic 350 reborn recent example....

[@milindsinhsolanki5921]

I really surprised how PD is suger coating this useless thing and they were criticising Yezdi.

[@666Kudos]

This bike make me wanna line all the old uncle Engineers at RE and fire their ass... lol

[@varunpainter6964]

Hahahaha

[@deeptiranjanbehera537]

Looking at the changes made on these and the time taken to make it production-ready, I highly doubt the 450cc Himalayan will be available the next year itself. And still we can see panel gaps and all without it being an all-new motorcycle. I highly doubt 450cc Himalayan (if at all it exists in any form) is still out of the drawing board else we could have tons of images already.

[@sumeetghai8867]

I think it going to be the other way around. What stand out for Himalayan does not necessarily stands out for this revamped Himalayan. They robbed it away with the strength it has that was off road tractability. It's such a shame that re has to restort to such gimmicks under peer pressure

[@saurabhdagr8]

Imho 450 won't cut it. It's a definite rumour and line cannibalism unless they discontinue 400. A worthy upgrade is most awaited himmy 650 cc.

[@sumeetghai8867]

@@saurabhdagr8 exactly don't know how many light years will take to be a reality. Up till now we have only seen it in rendition or graphics

[@deeptiranjanbehera537]

@@sumeetghai8867 jab bol diya hai ki har ek quarter me ek nayi gaadi laaenge to facelift and aise products laane hi padenge na 😂😂. Halaki I am not totally against the idea but common RE I can wait for 4 years for the 650 twins and even a couple of years for the Meteor. But even three months for this is not my cup of tea.

[@deeptiranjanbehera537]

@@saurabhdagr8 Not exactly is a cannibalism if the rumours are correct (I highly doubt though). It will be like what Classic 350 was to Bullet 350 before the new model. But yes the current Himalayan will either be neglected or in due time will be taken off though I still think there will be market for both.

[@RIDERMK.05]

Disappointed No updates Same features as Himalayan with change in tyres size Expected LED set up atleast

[@CTR2K]

Not sure why companies keep doing this and spend long hours and testing mentioning that this is a new vehicle... But just making fool of everybody and re launching the same product with different colours and some new panels... Such motorcycles doesn't need a dedicated video... Where is 95% of the vehicle is the same and no thought was given to even at the design stage to make it different from the Himalayan 😀😀... This will soon meet the dust and Perish 😀

[@markymarknj]

First of all, your English is quite good! Second of all, thanks for a comprehensive, yet concise review; you didn't waste words. You gave the viewer enough information to decide whether or not the SCRAM 411 warrants further consideration. As for me, I like the bike. That red one you tested looks great... :)

[@vroombk]

Thanks my man!

[@gurugrampurohit5213]

Any day, YEZDI Scram

[@prasanthbliz]

meh.... i was expecting a toned down new gen parallel twin 500cc engine..... expected it to have some high quality paint work, fit and finish, some stylish some good gears and lighting.... but not sure how it is going to be in the flesh.... i think its not quite there yet..... fingers crossed, hope RE doesn't disappoint, waiting to test drive these....

[@SaugaatPoudel]

Not having switchable ABS is a downside,looks wise looks good from front.Not much of a bike in scrambler segment but YEZDI looks nice but they should be minimal

[@varunpainter6964]

Big downside

[@ASV9399]

It's not flashy... But somehow it's pleasing to the eye and it's beautiful.

[@pahadivlogger0426]

So RE took a long time to remove headlight frame and changes in tire....from Himalayan.. 😝

[@NikhilKumar-xv8kp]

Everything looks really good in terms of a scrambler. Also adding Thunderbird's rear view mirror might look good with this design

[@amitsangwan8264]

Tyre chhota karke naam doosra de diya.. gazab creativity hai. Aur usko ye channel All-new bol raha hai... Waah.. Itni mohabbat kyon hai RE se bhai, udhaar le rakha hai kya?

[@archieslopestar587]

Good to see you after a long time Varun.. 👍

[@varunpainter6964]

Hello!

[@MrAmoLLL]

That's one ugly ass design 😤

[@rawpowerindia]

We need more of Mr. Painter's. Love his reviews ❤️

[@vroombk]

Here for you guys!

[@AmgK.]

I don't know why, but for me, the scram seems like a not well thought of Bike! It's like ek scrambler launch karni thi market mein kardi!😅

[@MotravVlogs]

Search my name on IG Motra_vlogs and check the stories! You may like the Scram 411 I designed

[@HUNTERHUNTER806]

The updates are always better and refine👌🏼 Love at first sight 😍 well done RE 👍🏼

[@roman0014]

better to buy Yezdi scrambler , in this price point yezdi provides more value of money ..it gives you modes as well as mobile charging option ... and most important on road and smooth of road capability .

[@varunsatheesh4730]

‘All but sufficient’ ground clearance means the ground clearance is bad😂 But great review nevertheless 👍keep it up

[@vroombk]

200mm!!!! 200!!!!! LOL

[@twowheeledparadox]

@@vroombk His comment is referring to language. "All but sufficient" means nearly sufficient.

[@fayisputhiyapurayil3207]

In classic series they RE was changeing the colors of the bikes and giving new names till 2019 Now they started in himalayan also 😂😂😂

[@Balaji31582]

thanks for the details, Varun. Its kerb weight is 185kgs. Did you feel still RE could have cut another 15kgs or so, which will make it more lighter and agile and also easily handle in normal traffic conditions? Also the power to weight ratio could have been improved by this? RE also missed an opportunity to test the machine alloys in the himalayan platform that could have got the advantage of tubeless tyres also.

[@vroombk]

The engine itself is quite heavy. But I wished for an even lighter motorcycle. And yes, alloys for the win always. So bloody convenient

[@twowheeledparadox]

I wanted to buy this bike to replace my 200 Duke scrambler but the lack of switchable ABS is a deal breaker for me. This was a blunder. Otherwise, the bike looks good and has all the changes over the Himalayan that I would want. PS: Great review. You covered all the points I was interested in.

[@varunpainter6964]

Big blunder according to me too. Feels nice to ride with the smaller wheel in place. Cheers!

[@twowheeledparadox]

@@varunpainter6964 I will still test ride it back to back with the Yezdi Scrambler. That is the ultimate review of any motorcycle. Thanks again! Cheers!

[@varunpainter6964]

@@twowheeledparadox Good luck mate

[@twowheeledparadox]

@@varunpainter6964 Thanks!

[@SURAJYADAV-v]

To be very honest it's design language is really bad specially..the odd headlight ..and it's fuel tank part is worst..it feels like they have added.. forcefully..fit and finish doesn't sound good...

[@666Kudos]

Jawa Adventure :- Spread your legs am about to kick your balls... RE Engineers (waking up saliva dripping from their sleep) :- Waiiiitttt Scram 411...

[@Rahulchand-0]

You have no idea how desperately I was waiting for this video...

[@varunpainter6964]

And here we are

[@nervotica7991]

And you still think it's crap?

[@RAMIC-tv1ye]

for what an underdesigned broke down crap ?

[@ashishpottekat3625]

Unlike people's power figure issues, himalayan was a no for me only because of its weight, height and my OCD , the headlight that doesn't move with the handlebar, which made Yezdi adv a better choice. Scram solves these problems perfectly but it's still not a convincing motorcycle to buy. Weird.

[@manthenvashishth3769]

This alfa romeo livery type color may not be for everyone but a darker shade will be very adorable

[@varunpainter6964]

I really like the Skyline Blue shade

[@abhinavtiwari2003]

Just check motor beams review, that is an honest review. This should not have been called a scram since this is not a scrambler at all

[@ashishm8611]

Well that was expected . Cosmetic changes to look like a scrambler which to be honest it doesnt. Engine is the same so will still feel underpowered if anybody likes to take on highways. How many will be scrambling? Very few....So basically a confused bike and bikers. I would still vouch for REH. To be honest looks like a third party modified bike. Enough of cosmetic stuff. Customer nowadays are well versed with what they want . And then the legendary RE waiting period....

[@thehimalayanhippie9245]

Why would one opt for this when Himalayan is there? There could have been design changes. It's just Himalayan's lite version which is again not so sasta.

[@ajaypathak8338]

Thanks for the update

[@wolfmotorhead]

At last my favourite auto reviewer has come ! 🍷

[@vroombk]

Yaaayyy! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@shu_mar]

Mine too!

[@wolfmotorhead]

@@shu_mar lord shumi sir aap 🙏

[@singreishangjam494]

Came here just to read the comments and not the review by PD 🤣🤣 The reviews in the comment section is much more better than the 10 mins review by PD

[@adityadave3748]

The only thing to feel happy about this is that the new Himalayan will have a digital instrument cluster 🥲.

[@666Kudos]

Looks Like RE signed a contract with all of you to not release these videos unless they release first on their KZbin channel lol

[@varunpainter6964]

Its called an EMBARGO! Welcome.

[@aarsh1902]

You didn't even talk about the front brakes???

[@aamir.khan.1991]

He won't. Coz that would mean highlighting the fact that the shitty brakes from Himalayan are carried over to the scram 411. The scram 411 is nothing more than a blatant attempt at maximising utilisation of their Himalayan spare parts. And a scrambler with poor front brakes isn't really a scrambler, is it? You can't push it hard (the very purpose). So yeah.

[@arunroy6094]

TBH this is the first time I don't like the way it looks...here I said it. No matter how the engine or everything it DOESN'T LOOK NOWHERE CLOSE TO A SCRAMBLER.

[@RB15india]

I think they are gonna end the present linup of himalayan and slap the himalayan badge on a newer and powerful engine. For existing himalayan customers, this bike is gonna keep the engine and spare parts supply going so they don't have to kill the 411 engine.

[@twowheeledparadox]

That actually makes sense.

[@RB15india]

@@twowheeledparadox that's how they can keep a successful product alive without killing the legacy of it!

[@twowheeledparadox]

@@RB15india I was going say that's how they can have their cake and eat it too! ;P

[@RB15india]

@@twowheeledparadox that's another way to put it out there 😂

[@gopalbhawal]

To summarize : Same Soda with a Different Wrapper.

[@narendrakumark1057]

Yezdi scram having more features than it is just a toy bike for me infron of it 🤣🤣

[@Lambo_517]

Just powREdrift things

[@da72ma]

I liked the International and that was it... I didn't like the Himalayan but I love this look... maybe we see a 650 soon?

[@SimonSezRide]

It would look more like a scrambler if it had the seats like the continental Gt or the interceptor

[@cuejumper]

PD has turned into a news channel more than a vlog.

[@prashantkhetwal2468]

Your background music sucks these days... At first when powerdrift started you were doing very excellent.. 😀

[@adipandey26]

It looks like a "chotu Himalayan". I LOVE IT!! ❤️

[@varunpainter6964]

Himalayan Lite

[@himss2998]

It's more like Himalayan ka tatti😂

[@saakethpvr]

Which would you recommend between meteor and scram 411 for daily use (college) and occasional drives?

[@lokeshdaruman7450]

When will the himalayan with new engine mapping be launched? Great review....Thanks!!!!

[@SubhosVlogs]

God be with Chassis 💐🙏🏼

[@abhishekr.9691]

I'll still wait for a Himalayan 650

[@maneckkatrak1379]

Currently, there are no plans for a Himalayan 650 in the future.

[@Rahul75559]

Himalayan 650 is only thing we need 😭

[@shantanu766]

Should have come up with this atleast 3-4 years back.. or maybe launched with the Himalayan in 2016 itself.

[@varunpainter6964]

The plan was late 2020 but COVID delayed things

[@vishalpokle9285]

Good bike, I liked it

[@littlevideos6076]

0:14 the seems sorted, getting a proper issue free Himalayan is like winning a lottery

[@auto_nomad]

Is the engine more smoother than the one on Classic and Meteor?

[@varunpainter6964]

Different spec

[@ashishmehra5282]

ShumI hiding and asking Varun to praise RE this time

[@varunpainter6964]

I don't trust people without display pictures

[@roybapui4172]

Savage

[@sias969]

No changes? What exactly did happen? Rework, revamp, refurbish? You should have just waited instead of pushing another disappointed product down.

[@PepperShepard]

CB 350 RS any day : this feels like an unnecessary launch just to poke the Yezdi’s and is this what RE did in the 2+ years of testing ??? Disappointed ☹️

[@Quenchedfooty]

Ironically isn't the cb350 a tribute to RE CL

[@PepperShepard]

@@Quenchedfooty not the RS : and if referring to the Hness : it’s a direct competition to RE classic and not a tribute

[@Quenchedfooty]

@@PepperShepard Ofcourse it's a competition to RE CL but it has RE to thank for it.

[@PepperShepard]

@@Quenchedfooty I think Honda already has a legacy for every type of bike there is

[@Quenchedfooty]

@@PepperShepard very true... Honda woke up one fine day and decided to make a bike. Random 350 cc. Random thump. Random air cooled!! Random design i.e., retro. Random country for launch India. Random power ~20bhp. Random similar torque. Come on. Honda is the leader but you must be naive not to see RE necessitating the cb350 there.

[@voltgaming2213]

Wow they released it it’s looks a Himalayan update

[@unusali4653]

Powerdrift and RE: A love story better than Twilight.

[@AsadAli-yd4oh]

We used to look to you for proper reviews

[@shubhamsasulkar9344]

Everything is fine but they should have worked little bit more on headlight and tail light.

[@dharamveersinghgill5315]

RE should put the 411 engine in a classic too.

[@mukulsharma7711]

Expected review from power drift

[@jroy4590]

Royal Enfield keeps deriding enthusiastic loyal bulletiers like us everytime they come up with a product which just redone colour and few things here n there. Not serious about what actually loyalist have been asking for long a swip is needed 650Himalayan. I believe my grandson might get a chance not me (I in 40's) if the scientific folks in RE RnD keeps up good job as they are currently doing...Kudos *#@! 🍺

[@prashantkulkarni205]

Hey Varun, i have a doubt. If there is no centre stand, how to repair puncture on this? Do we get one as an accessory from RE?

[@venkybunnyvip]

Why don't you guys Review "Bullet and Electra 350"

[@dhruvshetty.95]

A retro headlight and a round tail lamp would've made a big difference.

[@nathansugumar5175]

It will never come close to Yezdi scrambler ❤️. Nothing last forever including ur channel 😂😂😂

[@muditagarwala4397]

I’m confused between the re scram 411 & the re interceptor 650, although they are both different segments, but what would you suggest for someone with more city & high way riding and almost no off roads?

[@bandaruprudhvi7796]

Does the scram 411 and himalayan have same engine heat while riding in traffic..??

[@galaxysamsung9861]

Handlebar should've been bit higher like a proper scrambler....apart from that the live now look lot more lively and young.

[@vinupraveen1344]

To b honest, it doesn't look like a scrambler

[@varunpainter6964]

I agree

[@MotoMasterpiece]

Yezdi : Scrambler Royal Enfield : Hold my Himalayan !

[@itskrish302]

What about video quality? This video is not at the level of earlier videos of powerdrift ......

[@bandaruprudhvi7796]

I use bike mostly for street and rare in off road i am in confusion to choose scram 411 or himalayan

[@permitshet1893]

Jahaan RE ke strengths hain wahaan it makes sense to praise them, but this bike is not even a scrambler, it's just a different version of Himalayan. It doesn't fit the definition. If reviewer was unbiased he would have said the same thing, alas its Powerdrift so what can we expect?

[@arjunarabindranath]

Great host, great video.

[@varunpainter6964]

Cheers Arjuna

[@RawTube97]

Unnecessary launch like Royal Enfield trails 350 not gonna get much attention. Better go for Yezdi scrambler 👍💯

[@singhs6875]

How will this bike help steer my city life because it doesn't look and feel like one at all.

[@varunpainter6964]

test ride it. As simple as that

[@lifeontwowheels1790]

Scram 411 is just a Himalayan (which has a lot's of issues) with some cosmetic changes.

[@shivakumarsaminathan2847]

Indian makers like Bajaj, RE, Tvs major problem as per my opinion is motorcycle WEIGHT Honda, yamaha, ktm reduces weight as much as possible, they set benchmark. This disappoints a lot

[@hruthikbannur123]

PD promoting RE

[@sazidurislam2965]

RE ne factory ke spare parts ikatthe karke "scrambler" bana di aur Powerdrift ne review bech diya. Automotive journalism at its finest.

[@Quenchedfooty]

Scram : Himalayan :: new year resolutions: to us

[@pradyu.1]

I didn't t get the last bit you spoke about Himalayan, did you just say 250CC liquid cooled engine or a 650CC engine?

[@varunpainter6964]

450cc

[@vishnuspal2422]

450 I think

[@ananddarnal6702]

450