Top 5 things I love about the 2019 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC

[@spetersonmusic]

Torque = smiles. No way to argue.

[@SuperchargedLlama]

The Top Thing I dislike about TMF's "Top 5 things I like about" videos is that the fact that he says the bike name over and over and over AND I KNOW WHAT BIKE IT IS! And even with that....it's still a great video and I appreciate the content.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

...it's supposed to be a parody on David Letterman (but few people get it!!)....

[@SuperchargedLlama]

@@TheMissendenFlyer I suddenly remember having this conversation before. Clearly it has stuck...

[@martynlaverick3405]

I love my XE and watching this vid makes me want to go out for a ride on such a sunny day here but alas work gets in the way!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Too bad!

[@mrbojangles4394]

That's it, I'm gonna have to get a TMF sticker for the back of my van especially as I'm working in Holmer Green soon for a few weeks (where you filmed some of this). Really interested in the 1200 Scrambler XE.

[@debenhamdave4314]

Thanks TMF, love one of them in my garage. Agree regards the TFT looking good but old school double dials would be so much better.

[@SvenTord]

Agreed. Why not use the dials from the Speed Twin?

[@tinks43]

Fantastic day to be cruising round the lanes 😀

[@noelsheedy]

As a scrambler you should have had it off road, Triumph do a great 'Triumph Scrambler Experience' day in Wales to give a taste of they they can do, (some tigers also in the group on the day as it happens), but these things were there with us over mountains, through water, mud, the lot, such fun. While they look great, we had them covered in mud within the first hour and had a blast all day. Open them up and hit the hills off road!

[@Miata822]

It does sound lovely and we all do love us some torques. Maybe I'll drop by my dealer this week and take one out for a spin.

[@Bass.Player]

Maximum power: 89 horsepower @ 7400 rpm. Maximum torque: 81 ft/lbs @ 3950 rpm.

[@plympytheplumber4605]

Triumphs are absolutely beautiful bikes!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Agreed

[@craig844]

I really like that, and the sound of the exhaust did pick up on the mike. Thanks for another great review, I'm only the other side of Aylesbury so even more interesting seeing the local towns and countryside

[@billcotton1551]

I saw that same model at my local dealership. It is a sweet looking bike.

[@SanandanDA]

For solo riding it's perfect, the exhaust is a touch on the hotter side and it's right next to your right leg, but you only feel the issue in stop go traffic, really good value for money.

[@fantastic1965]

Number 1...Bang on! It's gotta make the Icon of Torque Museum I reckon. This bike has nearly everything already on board. Exhaust certainly doesn't need changing (except remove the cat). For me it's this and the speed twin that really push the Triumph brand this year. Both excellent icons of British bike manufacturing. I'm more XC than the speed twin; due to my dirty background. When I rode the similar engine Speed Twin with even more torque, lighter and with ridiculously loud V&H poppers, I also rode the new Speed Triple 1050 RS and unfortunately, the Triple (WHAT A BIKE) pushes the Speed Twin into 3rd place for me. But hey! That's three excellent world class absolutely mind bendingly brilliant....BRITISH....bikes. A never ending rush :-) I'm gonna dive into your "annals" now TMF and watch your Speed Triple RS review (2018 better paint job too). Cheers.

[@ragerider6283]

Very attractive bike & Triumph's build quality really has come on leaps & bounds as well as prices remaining reasonable which is great see.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Agreed!

[@radmantommy8015]

That looks like a nice enjoyable day good sounding bike and good riding weather nice vlog 👌👌😁😁

[@davidlythgoe8478]

Perfect timing as usual. Off for a test ride I think. Thanks for another great review...

[@PaddyOutback]

That new TFT is one of the better efforts I have seen. Really suits the bike, although I would prefer dials myself. Great bike.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I agree - retro bikes need actual retro dials, but as TFTs go, this is a pretty good one....

[@PaddyOutback]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Still an excellent bike though.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Oh yes....

[@RutgerSmets]

It seems like one of the best in it's class

[@fastlanediaries6593]

Great little review 😎 PS thanks for the comments in Blog Off. Just read it 👮‍♂️ It is true we have all the time in the world for the polite and courteous and zero time or tolerance for the rude and abusive 😁

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

So glad you saw the article!

[@ballzack4866]

There's a lot to be said for taking in the sights with a lazy ride. You're getting it right i feel.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad we concur!

[@scottmitchell6371]

Good to see the attention to detail they have given the bike, that's one of the things I like about modern Ducati's, (there are a few wierd things with my Scrambler) well done Triumph. 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes agreed....

[@bradleyalexander5821]

I know it’s been said before. But a shocking spooky video of you doing a first drive of a White Van, for Halloween 🎃 would be hilarious. 👍🏼 😎 🇺🇸

[@MAPPED]

Nice - I am taking one out today (XE version) - looking forward to it but anxious about that 840 mm seat height! - Thanks again!

[@johnw2758]

The XE is 870mm

[@MAPPED]

@@johnw2758 that makes sense!...I was on top toes! Haha! 🤣

[@cliveomahoney4096]

Sorry if I'm being a little picky(same size as thou, approx.), the thing I would love most about having a v. v. expensive bike is not to run the risk of falling off it (due to a perfectly adequate, in day to day life, inside leg measurement) at a T junction. I realise that there are more vertically challenged (+) people out there too. However, I normally disregard them in the pub, etc.. So, it's good that you're going the way of positive discrimination in your reviews. If only the rest of the world were like you, TMF!

[@transitTrucker]

Great review. Tested one myself. Loved it. Wish I could try one off road really.

[@wandering_armadillo]

I think that's a white van with an incognito wrap ... but we are not fooled! Great review on the positive features of another great Triumph

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching as ever Di - appreciate your support!

[@wandering_armadillo]

@@TheMissendenFlyer A pleasure kind sir, I enjoy your positivity: it's clear you love what you do!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I do indeed..... :0) Have a nice weekend...

[@leetaylor7179]

That's a lovely looking bike!

[@colindeans5972]

Really nice bike. Had a seat on one the other day, very tempted but I don't know if I'd miss my Street Triple. Thanks again.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Think you might do....have both!

[@colindeans5972]

@@TheMissendenFlyer I wish!

[@springy-2112]

I think Charlie and Edward to save confusion ..so that was the scrambler Charlie. I suppose all we need now is a William 🙃peas and loaf young Mr Flyer 👍🏻☮❤

[@wickedcoolname399]

Xray Charlie and Xray Echo.

[@kayakmalta2444]

My favourite youtube channel.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Aww shucks!

[@harmlessprankster8417]

The 'annoying' switchgear is also present on my 765 RS, I've quickly become used to it and very rarely hit the indicator when going for the TFT switch.

[@shmac96]

I dear sir unfortunately have a 30 inch inseam and don't find the accessibility as you described it. Yet I'm at least a good two inches taller than you from what you've told us in past videos. Wish my legs were longer! Love this bike! Fancy yourself getting one? Thanks for the video!

[@dannyracer25]

Good review Tmf thanks Danny

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers as ever Danny

[@dannyracer25]

@@TheMissendenFlyer your videos are always perfect

[@karlosh9286]

I would add "an extra 20 miles of range over the Speed Twin" ( because it has a 16 litre fuel tank !) . Sorry , I know you have a Speed Twin, so do I :)

[@trevorphillips3055]

Try blipping the throttle when changing down gears, it makes for a much smoother down shift. ☺

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for the advice!

[@trevorphillips3055]

@@TheMissendenFlyerIt takes a little practice but you'll soon master it. I'll be looking out for the first blipped down shift 😃

[@trevorphillips3055]

@Mike W Agree, after passing my test I had a 650 single and mastered blipping on that.

[@johnw2758]

On fly by wire blipping could make it cut out.

[@trevorphillips3055]

@@johnw2758 Really?

[@JEDIKLOTZ]

I really like this bike! But I don’t know if I could trade my Africa twin for it though? I might have to save up for a second bike😁 Thanks for the video 👍🏻

[@brianwhite1189]

Dress for the bike? Makes sense to me! New camera? Picture is exceptionally clear!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

No same old camera!

[@brianwhite1189]

@@TheMissendenFlyer It's my new phone! Just watched one of your olders videos and it too is noticeably much sharper than before.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Brill!

[@2Timone7]

A beautiful bike and I'd love to add it to my garage but this bike has something in common with Harley -it's priced way too high. That's my opinion, anyway. Great post, TMF.

[@brucekendall52]

Thanks.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you for watching!

[@barryjmarling]

Sounds fantastic as well as being a great looking bike,but the price of new bikes these days is so expensive,I’ve had my bandit for just over 3 years band new with full luggage and was only £7500. Really couldn’t justify paying over £11k for a bike,that’s the price of a half decent second hand car.

[@rh_8599]

agree id love a new bike but i only buy cash and new bike prices are just silly now, all aimed at pcp sales

[@XS750F]

Like the video very informative, makes me want to go and try one - but I really liked your jacket, what is and how much if you dont mind me asking?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It’s my Richa Goretex - full review coming in due course!

[@SpirosGlykas]

You mentioned the torque, isn't it the same on your Speed Twin? Did you spot a noticeable difference in its spread of power regarding your other Trumpet?

[@lynsmith1096]

Good video TMF

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

At least you didn't say she pulls like a train...which as a train driver, I can assure you no bike pulls as slowly as a train....though with 2,250hp believe me, when you wind an HST up it sounds like nothing else.....

[@johnw2758]

That bike really seems to 'fit' you TMF. You look really comfortable on it. I'm actually in the process of buying one of these (XC) and am looking at what extras I want. Are the hand guards a bit flimsy do you think and maybe just for wind protection? Also I'm wondering what the 'dresser' bars will actually protect on a drop?

[@fantastic1965]

John Wallwork The handguards are arguably one of the toughest on the market. Get heated grips, they're a must. And if you can stretch another 70 quid replace brake reservoir with the billet black anodized aluminum upgrade.

[@johnw2758]

@@fantastic1965 Cheers for the info....went into the shop to sit on 'my' bike and looked at the hand guards again......yep they do seem fairly sturdy so have ordered them. Will look into the brake res..........

[@malacite1]

I'm doing a night shift tonight so you're not too early for me, for once! 😆

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice one!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Knock yourself out....

[@garethtemple6242]

Sorry, I know this is an old video, bit just a quick question. What's the seat comfort like. I've read a couple of reviews in which it was described as either rock hard or uncomfortable... What was your view.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I found it fine, not the softest in the world but I rode up to Henry Cole's on it when I had it which was 3 hours there and back and didn't have an issue....10 hour day might be too much...

[@johnw2758]

Nice jacket......which make is it please...........not commenting on the bike........I own one and am very happy with it :-)..........ahh just heard it at the end..............

[@tomturbo5296]

Well for the price of these motorcycles today the fit and finish should be top quality and a given.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

True

[@duncanhine898]

Still happy with your decision to get a Speed Twin over this?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Very much so yes....I recorded this before I bought the Street Twin...

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Err, I have a Speed Twin....

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Whoops! Sorry about that....apologies

[@diveimage]

How did you find the exhaust heat on your leg whilst riding?

[@hudsonrilke]

Nice one. Love the brown gloves, matching clothing is so outdated.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

They’re just darn comfy those Goldtop gloves....

[@derekholme6922]

Good morning Andy, just a heads up, are you aware of the new rules regarding Drone(and all radio controlled model aircraft) which is due to be implemented at end of November? no egg sucking intended.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yep sure am.....only a mater of time until they're banned altogether.....

[@derekholme6922]

Not for a good while yet, let's see what happens when Drone deliveries commence.

[@The_Arby]

The Things i Hate about the Things you Love in your Top 5...Is you just saying every 2mins...The Top 5 Things, lol...Arrggggg, lol Cool review as always Andy :-)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It’s meant to be a parody of David Letterman...but point made!

[@rh_8599]

agree and repeating the name of the bike everytime aswell!! we already know what bike your on i got it the first 20 times!! oh well still gotta love a TMF review

[@thomastometich6767]

How does the torque feel compared to your speed twin

[@lynnkanable7023]

Do you worry about deer jumping out of the trees and bushes in your beautiful area? Are they not a problem in the UK?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Not really a problem although they are there....

[@kyotosal]

Is it more comfortable to ride than a T120? Thank you Sir.......Sal : )

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Not particularly no....

[@neroshadow9524]

Hey mate why don't you review the Brixton bx125x

[@davealston6816]

My G .... that flipping red car 🚗 came out at you man. I got a fright. You never mentioned it ? Be safe bruther !

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Dave - appreciated!

[@johnhudson1692]

How does the engine response on the XC compare to your Speed Twin ?.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Very similar, Speed Twin feels quicker to me though....

[@Hodmeister]

So how does this compare to the Ducati Scrambler, are they in the same ball park so to speak? :-)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes similar - we’ll the Ducati 1100 anyway. The Ducati is easier to handle but the Triumph looks better imo...

[@MrLeedham]

Any chance you can do a review on the Honda X ADV 750

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Already done....

[@Bazza47]

I'd like a second bike and it would be a Triumph twin of some sorts. Why when they call the other Triumphs either XR for road and XC for the more off road type do they call this the XC and the more off roady one the XE. It's just confusing!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You’d have to ask Triumph that!

[@bbrider5142]

What audio do you use for your videos and what gopro

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Details in the description

[@bbrider5142]

Do you record the in helmet audio separately or is it on the gopro with the adapter. Thanks so much love your video's

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

On the go pro...

[@bbrider5142]

So you using the mic adapter for the gopro I'm trying to find the best way and I love your video's. Thanks mate

[@Nitermare]

How do you think the XC compares with the speed twin? I'm in the market for a new triumph soon and I'm deciding between the scrambler XE, XC and speed twin, height not an issue for me being 6"3 just trying to work out what would suit the Australian back roads the best. Also wish the scramblers ran the speed twin dials as the TFT just looks wrong to me.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

...well I rode both scramblers then bought a Speed Twin myself...nuff said?

[@andypandy9931]

Is it not the same engine as your speed twin?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yep

[@ownyourworld]

Top quality apart from the Chinese wheel bearings ?

[@ownyourworld]

Triumph shouldn’t pretend to be all British when they are not .

[@ownyourworld]

Mike W but other manufacturers do not claim to be all English . False advertising

[@rh_8599]

@@ownyourworld name one manufacturer that uses all parts from its on country only? your crazy, lots of stuff for the big manufacturers is made in china now days

[@wickedcoolname399]

@@ownyourworld Are they pretending to be all British, or is it widely known that Triumph bikes are built in Thailand?

[@paulvarnsverry11]

The country of origin is not the determining factor for quality. The quality assurance and quality control procedures which are put in place determine the standard of production.

[@saddle8bag]

Engines make power, gears convert it to rpm and torque at the rear wheel. You want more torque, shift into first gear. You need more speed, shift into sixth gear. Power is the rate the engine is converting gasoline into forward motion. It is what is motivating you at any rpm. Engine torque is meaningless to you as a rider. Either way, the bike looks like fun. Just thought you'd like to know ;)

[@tonyb2600]

TMF- hipster 😳

[@MothershipVideos]

Wish I could win lotto.

[@gellum]

So we didn't really see the bike

[@peterihoy4908]

Who've you been upsetting? Video "Live" for 3 minutes, 5 Likes but 4 dislikes already ? ? :-)

[@Banditmanuk]

Yes I wondered that, guess you need to be a little sad to sub a channel only to immediately vote down a vid on its release.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It happens all the time - if you put yourself out there you always upset someone....

[@twocrowsdown]

Gave you a “Like” just to annoy them👍

[@wickedcoolname399]

There must be a way to engineer a better brake fluid reservoir. That one looks like a urine sample.

[@shmac96]

LOL! I noticed that too!

[@FourIntoOne]

Hmmm.....might be a good TFT but that surround! looks like a cheap 80's stereo system material. TFT has no place on retro - IMHO of course...

[@frankpinion4937]

you didn't take it off road-

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Didn't want to drop it....

[@DominicEdsall]

Sorry to break this to you, but you’re on the short side of medium.

[@ikc4901]

Dominic Edsall ....heightist!🤐

[@DominicEdsall]

Ikc Just statistics.