The 2022 model has a claimed wet weight of 230kg, while the Euro 4 version tipped the scales at a claimed 207kg dry. It’s sitting just under its 4500rpm at 110km/h which means grunt is on hand instantly to perform overtaking manoeuvres, and fat torque in the lower gears means getting the front wheel skyward is a simple task. The torque comes on early, and the engine feels most comfortable while cruising along between just above idle and where peak torque is reached. The XE pulls hard all the way to the peak power mark – I’m always surprised by how hard Bonneville engines go, perhaps that’s because it looks old fashion, so you subconsciously expect it to perform in the same manner – they don’t! Despite this, the torque is where the fun is.
Peak torque also remains unchanged at 110Nm, but it hits 550rpm higher on the new model at 4500rpm. Where the heat from the previous model’s exhaust made it difficult to grip the bike when you rode off road, or cooked your leg flab when riding slowly, the newly located cat has made all the difference – heat, at least for me, is no longer an issue.ĭespite Triumph having to mess with the go-bits to meet Euro 5, peak power of the Bonneville derived 1200cc eight-valve parallel-twin engine remains the same at 66.2kW (88.7hp) but reached 150rpm lower in the rev range at 7250rpm. That barley-visible change has made a big difference to rider comfort. The Scrambler XC and XE are similar machines, but the XE is far more off-road ready and sports a 21-inch front wheel, long-travel suspension and some extra techno gizmos.įirst released in 2019, the Scrambler 1200 XE has remained unchanged until it received updates to the engine and to its dapper high-level twin exhaust in 2021 to meet Euro 5 standards.Īccording to Triumph Australia’s main marketing man Chris Harris, “the main difference is the relocation of the catalytic converter from near the header pipes to near the muffler to further help dissipate heat from rider’s legs”. The Scrambler 900 – up until this year known as the Street Scrambler – as well as two versions of the Scrambler 1200, the XC and XE, and of course a bunch of limited-edition models within each range which Triumph loves to produce. Triumph, arguably the king of vintage-inspired motorcycles has three Scrambler models. For the most part, these have been home built or custom builder creations, and only a handful of manufacturers such a Triumph, Ducati, BMW and Indian have jumped on the bandwagon with factory produced scrambler-styled machines. The modern interpretation of the 1950s scrambler made its presence known a few years back now and the fad shows no signs of abating anytime soon. Pete takes the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE for a test ride to find out if it goes as good as it looks. With looks to die for, Triumph’s niche Scrambler 1200 XE is surely just a gimmick to squeeze every penny out of the most lucrative segment segment in motorcycling.
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