Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE | First Ride

Just like 007 I've been lucky enough to swing my leg over the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE. I've got this machine for three weeks, so will bring you some in depth thoughts on this machine! For now however here are my first ride impressions.
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[@MrBiggles]

Thanks for all the great content and for keeping us entertained during such a crap year. Roll on sunny bike days 👍🏻

[@LickyDischarge]

The “why am I revving it” is exactly how I felt on my 2019 Africa Twin. Great upload Chops 👍🏻👍🏻

[@colincoleman2536]

Excellent video as always Choperoo you almost lost it well recovered though top heavy bike, have a great Christmas and come back next year and do loads more good man.

[@barryjmarling]

What a beautiful looking bike,definitely best looking scrambler,great line up of bikes coming. Really looking forward to the crf 300.

[@paulpartridge2674]

Have a good one Chops 🎄, great review as always 👍🍺

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Don't knock it 'til you've tried it Chopsy.... ;0)

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Billy I've reported that one matey 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Haha 😂

[@leewatkeys9065]

Saw the comment before watching the video and wondered what? Oh tmf you dirty dog 😂

[@caltiki3090]

Thanks Chop!!! Merry Christmas from Apache Junction, AZ !!!

[@Gracinda80]

Thanks for the KTM/Husky updates, I was waiting for some info! :) But this one Triumph has left me reconsidering my plans for 2021... :)

[@glennollerenshaw8466]

Another cool vid have a great Xmas Choppsy

[@ray8328]

Another good one Chopsy....I was straight to the comment section after 'golden shower + TMF' :-). Looking forward to your lineup for 2021. Happy Christmas to you and the family, thanks for all the entertainment during 2020.

[@LambChopRides]

Your welcome Ray!! Same to you buddy

[@staffordjordaan7376]

Brilliant review 👍

[@leewatkeys9065]

Good entertainment as ever. Owned 2 and ridden 5 Ducati’s and every one had the neutral shuffle. Sometimes I had to just switch off in gear and sort 😱😱poor form in this day and age. My MT07;is as good as gold 😀

[@christopherdevries1969]

It's the oddball of the triumph family and like it 👍. Merry Christmas to you to.

[@LambChopRides]

Same to you Chris 👍👍

[@n22pdf]

Happy Christmas Chops and family all the best mate.. look forward to some new vids in the new year buddy.. roll on the KTM ;)

[@LambChopRides]

Same to you Pete 👍

[@michaeldolan9812]

That's pricey, nice looking bike 👍 Great vid Mr chops as always Have the best Christmas ya can in this situation All the best 👍👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Michael 👍 same to you buddy

[@the_mad_leprechaun]

Morning LCR, good video! The Triumph looks lovely. Having ridden one,I'm not a fan! Have a fantastic Christmas!

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks matey 👍

[@JohnnyXoz]

Roger Moore always had the best lines in Bond films

[@Falkon786]

You have a good Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@LambChopRides]

Same to you mate!

[@lauriew2907]

The great escape staring chopsy. Merry Christmas

[@twowheelsoneleg5672]

TMF and LCR are all you need to help you decide which bike is for you. TMF is the wise uncle, giving you all the facts and figure and sensible advice, LCR is the slightly mad big brother egging you on to get the fastest one you can afford :-)

[@LambChopRides]

Haha thanks I think 😂👍

[@ukaszczekaa3061]

One of your worst reviews unfortunately...

[@headrace4863]

Fantastic review and the perfectly timed bond clips are hilarious. Poor TMF, casting aspersions about his choice of pastimes 😂😂👍 I’ll keep an eye out for you if we’re out and about. All the best, 👍👍👍

[@LambChopRides]

Haha thanks HR! 👍

[@paulslightam1355]

Great review as always mate merry Christmas to you and your family from sunny oz

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Paul same to you 👍

[@andyb3331]

James Bond!!! - More like Brooke Bond! - great review Chopsy - have a great Crimbo

[@Budivedder]

Nice bike and good review

[@randersson3672]

I just love how you englishmen rave about Triumph....😆 Have a Merry one and a Happy new one !

[@randersson3672]

@Sideshow 44 That is true, that was new to me, but I'm not really supprised.

[@KrisMOTO23]

Best bike ive ever owned.

[@mechcam796]

Would’ve bought this bike already except I’m too short. Love the looks of this bike. Love the vid.

[@LambChopRides]

It is tall but didnt feel it.. bit of a strange one

[@mechcam796]

@@LambChopRides when you are a short ass every bike is tall except for stupid cruisers. Saw the xc at dealership was intimidated to even sit on it cause it seem so tall. Lol

[@iancharlton5530]

It’s a trumpet. Nice bike as well.

[@Gaz1za21]

Great looking bike, though for a fun weekend hack I’d take the smaller Street Scrambler at sun-£10K any day of the week👍😊👌

[@ragerider6283]

Genuinely lol'd quite a few times, watching this, especially at TMF's golden shower. Very entertaining vid. Not my sort of bike but it's clearly very nice if you're in the market for this type of thing. Very classy. Makes you proud to be British.....& Thai. ; )

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks RR 😁👍

[@billstanden]

I love mine to bits. I'm not sure I'd want to single track it much, but it's an amazing all surface bike which is useful here in Australia. I see you found the reason why I have the low mudguard soon enough, and they really do handle way better than they have any business handling with that 21" front. Arrow baffles can be pulled but it's a cut job. Personally I put the Zard slip on on mine, bit louder with the baffle in, baffles come out with a split ring if you're feeling properly unsociable, and there's an option for a steel end cap. Didn't think carbon suits the rest of the bike.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks for the insight Bill 👍

[@markcartwright1176]

👍👍👌👌 Merry Christmas

[@martinp1539]

cant wait for your review of the trident when it comes. Already set to be my next bike in feb! Was either that or a street triple for a first A2 bike

[@LambChopRides]

Yes hopefully mid January 🤞🤞

[@averagebiker]

That bike also has the headlight bezel, the handlebar brace and the dresser bars (crash bars) 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Yes I've done some research since and its 15k worth with the extras so getting very pricey

[@brucekendall52]

Great commuter bike.Cheers.

[@kowalski2334]

little expensive for a commuter

[@Ravan_Caw]

Nice 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@takpak1]

I saw it earlier on road today in Greece and as I got home I saw your upload quincedence much? XD

[@lauriew2907]

Chopsy to take over from Daniel Craig in the next 007 movies.

[@kleinbottled79]

I rather wish it WAS Chopsy taking over. Ah well.

[@Kalsino]

Thanks Chopsi for the great video, love you show us even a good rider can nearly drop a bike. Try to do a rewiew on a Benelli Trk 502X a good adventure offroad bike. Ride safe and stay safe Yours sincerely The Danish Viking 🇩🇰 ☀️ 😎

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks matey 👍

[@richardd9976]

Yeah, my high level front mudguard is sitting in a cupboard in my garage... looks great, doesn't work.

[@PCERules]

Lovely video Chops - nice little dig at TMF... but I'm sure he's more into his plugs... butt plugs! As a bike, have you ridden the Speed Twin, I'm looking at getting a Speed Twin late next year and hoping to find a second hand one, do you think on road it's better or just different to the Scrambler? I found the 900 quite tall when I test rode it this year.

[@LambChopRides]

The speed Twin seemed faster to me.. its 5 BHP more and 5 kg less and that does seem to make a difference! Being taller the Scrambler suits me better but Speed Twin is I think the more practical bike out of the two. Haha loves a plug 😂

[@whittlad]

I'm not convinced it would be a bike for me but great heads up review

[@LambChopRides]

No certainty not for everyone one this Neil. Defo something about it though and a very enjoyable ride 👍

[@arthurclarke7072]

Crf 300 into a moto? Or buy the kawa 300 SM that is on sale here in the US. Merry Christmas from the PNW🎄🎄🎄

[@SpaceMulva]

​ @Lamb Chop Rides Those bars look bent. Still waitin on that Van Demon hat.

[@LambChopRides]

Haha, yeah camera I suspect... will check it next time could have been dropped offroad 👍

[@MyMednas]

"It's got an off road mode... that's off road, I'm not going up there" - I suspect that sums up how 99% of these will be ridden.

[@LambChopRides]

Haha next time it will be down that road 😁😁

[@johnktm950]

Do you think you could get a test on a Fantic Caballero 500 scrambler? I know Missenden Flyer did a test ride and liked it but I wonder how they would go with a heftier carcass onboard! That 1200 is just too big, heavy and expensive to be taking off road for my liking.

[@LambChopRides]

Yes possibly... I think Krazy Horse do them..

[@briankay3414]

The 2018+ honda gold wing is very hard to find neutral...I bitch it out every time!!!

[@grenphelps7455]

Nice bike, they do go well, for what they are, oh by the way, the arrow exhausts are believe it or not, heavier than the stock ones 🤣🤣 and the welding on the arrows leaves a lot to be desired 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️😅

[@LambChopRides]

Ok that's rather disappointing!! Need some weight saving at least!

[@grenphelps7455]

@@LambChopRides And the baffles don't come out either, welded internally...

[@krp6147]

More enduro chop's 😎👍🌲

[@LambChopRides]

Yes will try, this dam Tier 4 though has maybe scuppered my plans... let's see how long it lasts ☹

[@talkingrock7011]

I heard you were locked down with Covid again

[@paulvanhout9695]

I hope your visor wasn’t up while hammering through the excrement 🙂

[@livingwithaninja3207]

Lol getting sprayed in the face, excrement flinging and golden showers..I might get myself a scrambler it sounds fun 😂

[@martinp1539]

What's your phone holder? Been looking for a new one

[@LambChopRides]

Ultimate Addons Martin, 10% off with the code in description 👍

[@martinp1539]

@@LambChopRides Thanks mate

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

I'm impressed with this bike, but I wouldn't want a keyless bike, and I'd rather have an RNineT Urban G/S. Not so keen on 21'' front wheels. I wouldn't be going off-road.

[@LambChopRides]

Yes same here not a fan of 21inch wheels on road bikes.. That's why I need to test offroad to be sure it's not just for styling only 🤔

[@johnmeade6889]

Looks ,not for me! Any updates on the Ducati?

[@Tomahawkfalcone]

12.5k..... Wow.

[@gregtufnall6276]

Only Triumph I didn’t really like Chopsy as you know. Was I wrong and just having a bad day do you think?

[@LambChopRides]

Think what you didnt like is its trying to do multiple things.. onroad, offroad, retro, modern.. its does a decent job of pulling it off but there are compromises..

[@BrianMcCann421]

Hi John, general question (Great review by the way) Triumph has been trading on its Britishness for a long time now, it is its biggest USP. The vast majority of its bikes are now made in Chonburi, Thailand, and one in Manaus, Brazil. Triumph has now stated that it will not be reducing its prices to reflect the hugely reduced manufacturing cost. Couple this with the premium Triumph charges UK customers (compare prices to the USA and other major countries) is Triumph taking the Micky out of the very hand that feeds it? I would just be interested in your thoughts - Thanks

[@victorgonza4528]

It might be time to compare it to the Africa twin ?

[@LambChopRides]

Yes absolutely I will 👍

[@bbumble4117]

Hmmmm, a scrambler with a mudguard that directs road muck at the rider. Form 10: function 0.

[@IanNiblett]

That moment when you realise you're eating cow sh1t! LOL. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger ;)

[@kderules]

High and heavy I got from that.

[@stevecade857]

Funny that. What I got was TMF is into golden showers.

[@kderules]

@@stevecade857 I didn't watch that much. A My lucky break I think.

[@sleepindragon179]

Does it cost you money to use those 007 film clips?

[@LambChopRides]

No YT not noticed yet! 🤞

[@SquirrelMonsieur]

Are you likely to be able to get a Husqvarna Norden at any time and more importantly if so, will you be nicknaming it Dennis?

[@LambChopRides]

Are they officially released yet then? Wasnt sure I had seen it as official but only a concept?

[@SquirrelMonsieur]

@@LambChopRides it's certainly confirmed for production though having dug around a bit more, not releasing as soon as we might have hoped

[@michaelj.kastner5165]

Unbelievable simple things like getting sprayed because the mud guard is too short gets over looked ? Wonder where Manufacturers have their brains 🧠.

[@skts2610]

189 horses(not)😂and poo to add to it😉👍🏽... Looks like a laugh anyway.

[@dogshome7110]

220kg not 'eavy. Needs them cylinders splitting and putting sideways :-)

[@khakimzhanmiras]

Yeah, the right slip on and a battery will shed about another 10, pillion pegs at least another kilo.

[@kowalski2334]

@@khakimzhanmiras the pillion pegs are not removable unless you get out a dremel

[@davidhall370]

TMF likes a golden shower ! 🧐🤣

[@monkmoto1887]

This is going to sound weird but this is a bike id rather get in the stock Bonne spec and make it my own scrambler. Or just ride it on the street..

[@simonrobinson7536]

A posh scrambler, 😂

[@candymintz]

front mudguard fail big time

[@JP-nx9rm]

My god , hes not on a sports bike giving it "a right little razzing" , getting old chops ! 😂

[@marklloyd9472]

Enjoyed vid laughted out loud poo on the road,the bike looks small for 1200 in your walk round might be camera angles.

[@LambChopRides]

Haha thanks Mark 👍

[@davidrutherford3345]

What a hotchpotch of a desperate to fill another niche Triumph tat..

[@LambChopRides]

Not a fan David 😂

[@davidrutherford3345]

@@LambChopRides Haha the H2 was a great end to the year.. Thanks for your efforts have a great Christmas..

[@DrewBloo]

Bit excrementy. The Triumph Scrambler X(crement)E

[@Bow-to-the-absurd]

Everything about this bike annoys me. From the stupid clocks with the revs in the wrong place, pointless mudguard, silly tank strap. But then. Its a pose mobile.

[@MotoTourIreland]

Just added this bike to my list of potential buys. Great review. Particularly mentioning the foot pegs as they could be a problem for my legs. Must check on that.

[@MotoTourIreland]

Sorry. That was ment for the V Strom review. No idea how I done did this.

[@wakajawaka44]

Well the Suzuki Hayabusa 2022 difficulty finding first gear! The Triumph Speed Triple RR impossible to find neutral. All detailed in Chopsie’s videos!! So Suzuki, Triumph gearboxes are good? Hmm!

[@Gh_7591]

Disagree with the mudguard but that’s just personal preference

[@HarryHartman71]

Your reviews are exceptional. Love looking at them every time. Have a Triumph Speed Twin and would like to buy another Triumph.... The Scrambler that is. This review has helped me but also made me laugh. Thanks for this... especially in this still special world today. Wish you all the best, lots of fun and safe miles.

[@kirkcaine]

Hmm when it’s says “Slow” on the tarmac…you say “Power!” 🤔 😂

[@gilvietor1918]

That lady pulling out, she must have her make believe hay wagon trailer still hitched.

[@fantastic1965]

Great bike. However, if you come off it on the dirt even at just 10mph, it's gonna cost you around 5 grand (a new tank costs 1200 quid), which your insurance won't pay. So insure for the dirt cos everyone drops a bike on the dirt.

[@philmarwood69]

Does the 007 one have a pillion ejector seat for when your pillion is being f*cking annoying ??? lol

[@franktreadwell3442]

Mudguard looks daft stuck up in the air.

[@peterfallows6802]

The inspiration kit- i think

[@79_air-arms-shooter29]

As soon as you nearly dropped it you lost my interest sorry I’m gone

[@gregrsvr3947]

For years Suzuki’s have had great boxes, I recently had a ‘71 T250 Hustler, gearbox still fantastic, clutchless up changes almost like a quick shifter.

[@simmapallen]

Do you use a separate microphone to your helmet camera?

[@LambChopRides]

I connect an external mic to the gopro, I dont use a separate audio recorder 👍

[@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.

[@09591000]

Спасибо Огромное! Хороших вам приключений! / Thanks a Lot! have a good adventures! )

[@ashleyreynolds6604]

Chopsy, would you mind trying to straighten up the Triumph logo on the handlebar padding if we have to look at it? 😁 Thanks, and great video 👍Also thanks for all your entertainment efforts throughout 2020. You're local to me, it'd be nice to see you at Loomies or something one day to buy you a coffee. All the best for the new year 👍🙂

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Ashley and your welcome buddy, coffee will be on me :)

[@Kurlach]

Totally agree about neutral. One of the reasons I sold my 2020 S1000RR; finding neutral was an utter bitch. Not good enough for £20k.

[@davidelizabeth4933]

Another fantastic review, Chopsy. Thank you, Sir! 👍 👨‍👩‍👧 ❤ 🖥 LCR

[@keithprentice2100]

Had my XC since March this year.. don’t want to get off of it when I can ride it!!! On dry roads you can really throw it around... great vid as usual Mr Chops👍🏻

[@thebackyardengineer9110]

Merry Christmas Chopsy

[@LambChopRides]

Same to you buddy 👍🍻

[@TismeJohnDee]

Hi John thank you for all your hard work and for making this year a bit more bearable . Happy Christmas mate to you and yours, heres hoping next years better.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks John same to you buddy 👍👍

[@the_mad_leprechaun]

Your probably not going to post another video before Christmas. So I would like to wish you a happy Christmas. Thank you for a fantastic videos in 2020. Have a great new year. Thank you for keeping us sane! 🙃

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks buddy 👍 enjoy yourself 🍻

[@DaveDayve]

Great video, What Africa twin will u have? Standard or sport? Any instagram pics of the AT? Also curious about the crf 300. ☺

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Dave, I dont have it yet but it's going to be DCT I know that much.. never tried one so thought it was about time 👍

[@martybartfast]

Merry xmas, Chopsy! 🍗⛄🌲 🏍