Tricked out 2017 Triumph Street Scrambler - A2 Licence version review

Tricked out 2017 Triumph Street Scrambler - A2 Licence version review.
A couple of months back I got to borrow a 2017 Triumph Street Scrambler as a long term bike from Triumph, they also let me have a ride on one of their tricked out A2 licence friendly bikes for comparison. In this video I give my first impressions review of the bike and talk you through some of the optional extras Triumph have added....
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[@27jollytall]

Thanks for taking the time to taking the time to review this: the options make it look great; I fancy something pretty like that for fun runs. I'm surprised to hear that it's heavier than my 1200GS though, that takes the edge off it a bit.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+27jollytall To be fair it doesn't feel that heavy...

[@G3A3]

yeah nice colour, even comes with a toasting rack/grill when you're out camping.

[@scummy73dude64]

Great review as usual.. Love the seat on this one. Listening to you always reminds me of airline pilots 😊 Soothing, like listening to David Attenborough Lol

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Wow, high praise indeed!! Thank you...

[@akashjayadev3923]

Absolutely love your reviews ! Very to the point and am sure it's helping a lot of people to get acquainted with a bike even before a test ride. Keep it up !

[@adrianrigby6184]

Cracking review of another great Triumph model , they've really upped their game of late with a broad range of bikes that cater for all abilities, I've got my eye on your subs count too , 35k and climbing , best vlogger on YT bar none .

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Adrian Rigby Very kind of you Adrian, thanks (if only it were true and I had the views to match!)

[@nickstafford4236]

Beautiful bike. Triumph will be my next one for sure. Here in Missouri in the U.S.A. if you are 16 and you pass the test, you can ride whatever you want at least you could ten or so years ago.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

...that's a scary thought - are the hospitals full of teenagers with road rash?

[@mrt3976]

another great review, well done mr. flyer, keep the vids coming , they are much better viewing than the drivel they put on t.v. p.s , had my 650 vstrom for a month now, fantastic do anything bike.!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Andrew Turner very kind Andy, very kind...

[@glennohara6359]

Great review again, I love watching your reviews you have a comforting voice and very informative. Thanks

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Glenn Ohara Comforting??! Blimey....thanks anyway!

[@rockafella1690]

TheMissendenFlyer I agree. Whenever I receive some bad news I just pop one of your videos on. 😁😁😁

[@ripmax333]

according to the Triumph website, the good thing of this A2 restricted machine is that it doesn't affect the peak torque, It's still a solid 90Nm at around 3000rpm.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+ripmax333 Nice one...

[@koenwinter406]

I think your KZbin Channel is fantastic.

[@marciofilho3222]

I've been really enjoying your channel for the past few days. Great, relevant stuff and you seem to be really knowledgeable of all matters motorcycling! Learned a few things already... Would be nice to see some cruisers in your videos also. Any particular reason why you don't test them? Thanks for sharing great content!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

...well I did review the Triumph Bobber and ages ago the Ducati Diavel...other than that, I just haven't had the opportunity to do so - if they are available to me I will ride 'em!

[@Mkjackary]

Probably the tastiest bike you can get on an A2. I would like to meet the 19-21 year old that can afford this, and maybe befriend him.

[@musguelha14]

I wish I could afford one, it would certainly be in my garage if I could.

[@GoWILDization]

I just got mine on finance. Just under £100 a month for the bike

[@vostokcosomonaut5205]

How much of a down payment did you have to put down for the bike?

[@saddle8bag]

I love the way marketing lingo drlfts down to the masses. Customizing a bike is now "making it yer own." I figured I made it my own when I wrote the check ;) I don't mind Triumph offering "offroad" pipes and such for a little more noise, but I sure hope they don't go the Harley route and start putting on goofy parts that require immediate replacement just to make the bikes tolerable.

[@saddle8bag]

Another one frequently heard at Harley places is "the paint really pops out in the sun." As most of my riding is done outside, I don't want paint that pops. Their exhausts do enough of that.

[@jave285]

Loving the seat and tail looks.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Jave Yeah, me too!

[@bullfrogribbit]

The SS really shines with these extras, makes the package complete. Eventually I would have to beef up the from break(s), and that would definitely be an expensive proposition. Random question: what gloves are you wearing here? They look excellent... Thanks for your first-class reviews, as always :)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

They are Spidi H2out gloves (and they are brilliant)....

[@tinks43]

Looks and sounds like a beast!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Cotti Yep, sure does....

[@Yestes]

Cotti seen it at the bike show Birmingham it’s awesome looking and sounding

[@wickedcoolname5756]

Hello from the States. I love the looks of this bike and there is a Triumph dealer near where I live. Looking forward to checking one out in person this week. Just curious..what is an A2 license?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It's a UK specific thing that allows riders under (I think) 21 to ride bikes up to 40(ish) hp - it's a stepping stone towards your full licence.....complicated system we have here....

[@wickedcoolname5756]

TheMissendenFlyer Ahh, thanks. That's kind of what I was surmising from some of the comments. I've never owned a Triumph. Just a few Japanese and one Norton. The Triumphs look beautifully put together. The fit and finish, quality of paint/powder coat looks flawless. And I love the retro-mod styling. Not too sweet on the bunny ears mirrors, but that's an easy fix. I'm stuck between liking the Scrambler and the T120. They both look sweet for the street, but I was hoping the Scrambler was going to be a bit more off-road ready. I guess more suspension travel, and maybe a set of knobby enduro tires. But then you'd have a duel sport/adventure bike, and there are plenty of bikes better built for the duel sport thing. But none of them look as cool as the Scrambler. Plus, very few Triumph riders in my neck of the woods. It's Harley country around here. I might buy just to be different and because it's gorgeous. And because I'm surrounded by miles of off-road trails and logging roads around here. So maybe tricking it out a bit for the sticks wouldn't be a bad idea. Maybe it won't be the best off roader, but it will be the sharpest looking!

[@jimbo4375]

Looks a good bike to get back into biking... tempting

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Jim bo Definitely, a great little machine and frankly didn't feel that different to the full power version!

[@d01916]

Great review as always... Any chance you could get a look at the A2 legal street triple 660cc?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Dylan O'Sullivan I don't think there is one available I'm afraid - I will be revisiting the Street Triple (R) in a few months though...

[@JustinSane50]

Is the restrictor able to come off mate? Stunning looking machine and great review again 👍🏼

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+grownsimbaa I believe so but it has to be done by a dealer - I don't think it's something you can just bypass like in the good old days :0)

[@davidbesant]

There you go. Somone has managed to make a triumph look like a Herald Rambler!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+David Besant :0)

[@02bigkev]

You do great reviews, Thanks for sharing.

[@jackalopehole]

Very nice bike, just one question: it is possible to rise up the seat height with the rear Fox shocks? I mean, it is possible to make the bike a little more tall for taller riders? I'm 1,85 and i fear the bike is too small for me. If the seat is 820/830mm instead of 790mm it will be great. Thank you and have nice rides

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I don't think so officially, but how hard can it be???

[@ajaymistry1414]

I’m thinking of getting my bike license and absolutely love this bike. Would you say it’s a good first bike? Many people say it’s too heavy?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It would be an excellent choice as your first "big" bike I'd say.....

[@ajaymistry1414]

TheMissendenFlyer thanks for the quick reply! At 34 years old I’ve finally decided to get on with it and get my bike license. Can’t wait to buy this bike!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You’re going to love it - welcome to biking!

[@sbeverls]

This video plays fine on fire TVs! KTM 390 , Oxford oximiser and he's off! Do not. Perhaps that isolates what the issue is. Cheers Steve

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Steve Beverley Mmm I think it does - I uploaded this one using Chrome again, the previous three were via Internet Explorer...

[@ThomasMeeks]

For us across the pond, can you explain what the A2 Friendly/Licence version means? Another solid review!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Tom Meeks It just means younger riders that haven't yet got their full licence can ride it - I think the restriction is up to 45bhp until your 21 and passed further tests but don't quote me on it!

[@galaxyboots]

in the uk there are 2 power restricted motorcycle licences. A1 is for 17+ year olds and is restricted to 125cc. A2 is for 19-25 year olds and restricted to bikes producing no more than 47hp. Over 25 you can get an unrestricted A licence. I just passed my A licence 2 weeks ago yay!!!

[@ThomasMeeks]

Ok, gotcha. Cheers!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Gravityboots Thanks for that and congratulations!

[@scotwilson4169]

Just going to add to that (Gravityboots) once you've had your A2 for at least 2 years you can upgrade and do your full license (like I have at 21)

[@andyblackburn2068]

Nice looking bike . But fitted with a tail " untidy" it's terrible . Better non Triumph parts around for that I'm sure. Glad you remembered about the disabled parking :-)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+andy blackburn ;0) ...and yes aftermarket is the way to go for the tail tidy for sure...

[@JLchevz]

Lovely machine, prob my best kind of bike

[@mattmcalister1915]

OMG you were in Towcester!! I live there

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Matt McAlister OMG!!!!

[@mattmcalister1915]

TheMissendenFlyer comments like these are probably a common occurrence lol

[@zacbell03]

A bit late to comment, but does the A2 restrictor affect the torque? Seriously considering getting a used 2017 or 18 one but lower torque could be a deal breaker

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Didn’t notice any significant difference but don’t actually know….

[@zacbell03]

@@TheMissendenFlyer ah ok, if you can’t feel a difference then there’s no way I would. Thanks for such a quick reply 👍

[@TheBas008]

Wait, you can restrict the power on a motorcycle? Can you tell a little more about that? Because I'm about to buy this bike but I don't have the proper license yet. And that would certainly help a lot.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+TheOtherUs Well manufacturers can do it on certain bikes they designate - sometimes they have a different model entirely for example Ducati Scrambler and Triumph Street Triple both come in A2 compliant flavours...

[@scotwilson4169]

My previous bike was a 47bhp restricted Suzuki 650 vstrom. Previous law was you could restrict any bike 94 bhp or lower down to 47. Mine had a throttle restrictor, so had most of the low down torque but lacks top end. I think however there is a new law introduced recently, so you're not allowed to restrict the bike yourself, as TMF said you have to buy the bike from the manufacturer as an A2 bike. Apparently the mt07 tracer is available as an a2 bike but is not possible to de-restrict at all. I'm not 100% sure about that though so you'd have to double check as it keeps changing..... anything they can do to steal more money off us has got to be good for them! I've done 4 motorcycle tests now including my cbt years ago, the. A1,a2,full A, so one way or another they've had at least £1000 off me in test fees and lessons

[@k.o.486]

Love your channel TMF! Side question. I'm from US but have been to UK and know that the roads are tight. UK has one of the safest driving records worldwide and there is no way I would approach some of the areas you do, at your speeds, in the US. Maybe you edit out some of the near misses but in the US I have folks make eye contact with me and pull out right in front of me all the time... Very unnerving... US is 4 times greater risk to driving as near as I can tell. What do you attribute this low number of fatalities to? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_traffic-related_death_rate Thanks for all the vids

[@garthwatford7626]

Hey missenden flyer! Just wondering whether you reckon this would be quicker than a sv650s restricted to a2 license? Or a ninja 400? Kind regards Garth Watford

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I imagine there's very little to choose between them - the normal SV650 felt quicker to me than the normal Triumph....(despite its bigger capacity)...

[@DJShadow1966]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that gets buffeting behind high sided vans/trucks, thought it was just my Deauville being a bitch lol. Looks and sounds good, but a bit pricey if you ask me, then again what price British quality?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Ian Collings Yes I like to get out the way of large vehicles quickly for that very reason - flat/blunt back equals turbulent air....

[@GIGABACHI]

Lovely bike, i would put a Thruxton wheel on the front and call it a day.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+JIGA BACHI Fair enough!

[@johnnyreggae969]

Great review!

[@yardblah5161]

you ran from that disabled bay like you stole something! 😂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Yar D Blah :0)

[@nikolamedojevic9804]

I would like my first bike to be a scrambler. Something like that one there. But i am 188 cm tall (which is 6'2 i think) and i feel like the scramblers are generally low. Any tall riders here? Any recommendations ?

[@Theintensityisinyou]

Chris's pratt uses the same in Jurassic world, he's pretty tall maybe over a 6 ft

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

This is the bike that I need

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes a lovely machine that one...

[@TheTrenya]

Great video, lovely bike..Thank you sir..

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+TheTrenya Thank you for your kind words - all the best....TMF

[@TheTrenya]

TheMissendenFlyer you are welcome sir..cheers..

[@robscherer]

I need to get this bike!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Can you grab me one whilst you're at it?

[@robscherer]

Haha of course!

[@Galcian20]

please have a go on the new yamaha tenere :)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Andreas Öhman Would love too!

[@KolonelKrakazTimeMachine]

I'd have it 👍😉 Looks badass.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yeah, nice additions on this one - it was a bike that was destined to be sent to one of Triumph's "Brand Ambassadors" (basically a celeb who gets a bike for free as long as they post the odd picture of it)....I saw recently that Steve Parrish has one that looks uncannily similar...

[@seanfrank4158]

Such a sharp looking machine. I plan on purchasing one myself. Why can't I be rich :(

[@trevorbest]

Why can't I be Rich? Said Sean, being Frank

[@Boodieman72]

Is that British Racing Green?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Boodieman72 I'm sure Triumph call it something different but it's close enough for me! Definitely the right colour on the Scrambler...

[@stevenspenneberg7407]

What town are you in??

[@Chicharrero91]

Max speed with limitation?

[@BN1960]

You forgot your "Have you seen these videos?" again! :-)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Nigel Tabb Oops!

[@BN1960]

You just want to watch the world burn don't you?!!

[@nikoscosmos]

I join the "tail tidy" revolt.

[@OldVenture]

Parking in a disabled bay, tut tut. :)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Chris Griggs I knew there'd be one...

[@OldVenture]

TheMissendenFlyer sorry mate, had to be done. :)

[@saddle8bag]

A fun Triumph vid of the old days: www.dailymotion.com/video/x3l0xpi

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Long non stoppable advert - ugghhh! Maybe I'll try later.....

[@dukeww2]

A2?? Wut dis mean?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Low powered variant for riders in the U.K. too young to have an unrestricted licence....

[@jroberthadden]

A2? Please explain what that is so we Yanks know what's up.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It’s a beginner licence you have if you’re below a certain age - don’t know the details without looking it up - you’re restricted to riding lower power bikes....I think it’s 21 years old and 42hp or similar...

[@jroberthadden]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Kind of a two tiered license system. Thanks

[@MUNRO13]

Not for me. More of a posey 'lifestyle' bike.

[@thisisme7587]

MUNRO MUSIC what bike isnt bought for how it looks ie posey? The bike kills it and can smash it on dirt roads and does alrigbt in bumpy rutted technical dirt. Thats why the high pipe otherwise its a bonnie

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+MUNRO MUSIC All a matter of personal taste I guess...

[@boxingcleverround2899]

Incredible looking bike...Love it...

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Me too - sounds as good as it looks as well...