2019 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE Review
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- čas přidán 11. 03. 2019
- When it comes to retro styled motorbikes my favourite genre is the Scrambler. In the past I have rated highly Triumphs Bonneville Scramblers, so I was really quite excited when late last year Triumph announced a new premium 1200cc Scrambler motorcycle and, at last, I have now had a ride on it! Does it live up to my expectations? Stick around and stay tuned to find out!
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Just come back from a Triumph dealer and fell in love with this bike. I’m 6ft 5 and this is a great bike for us taller people. Now just need to decide which colour!
I’m 6’2” and sat on one today... felt good... like my KTM SMCR.
Hello Mr. Laverick ! very interesting what you've said about being 6ft 5 ! me too ! well, did you get one ??? how does it feel on long rides ? did you try it off road ? please tell me !
@@eyalcr500 Had one for over a year and done c3,000 miles. The only bit that gets sore on a long journey is my backside but that could be age! Not been off road yet as not that skilled but I love the bike and will start to tour on it next year.
Everyone here that hates this bike loves the Speed Twin. So go buy a Speedy and let the rest of us love this ultra capable bike on and OFF road while you ride to the pub.
your right most of the armchair complainers have never ridden off-road in there life and have no clue what fun they are missing more fool them I say.
Im so glad that manufacturers are starting to get a bit creative with tft screen shapes, so tired of big square iphones stuck to the front.
Agree 😃
Personally I prefer the rectangle-type screens... the whole point is to see the information and I find the TFT on this to be too small to be easily read.
iamtherealzombie ..same here. The KTM screens work well. Big enough but not too big, and all the right information
Ronan Rogers KTM screens are PITA; constantly switching from daylight to nighttime mode 😩🙄
I picked mine up last Saturday and I could not be happier with it! The white and green is beautiful, the fit and finish is amazing and the ride/power is Awesome! I’m already preparing to schedule my first service (500 mile break-in)! Lastly, seated on the bike, my feet sit completely flat. The bike was built for me! 😁
Nice one and congratulations on the new bike!
And how tall are you, may I ask ?
buntyji11 I’m 6’2” with a 32” inseam
Just thought of a new strap line for your T-shirt’s and sweat shirts. “I’m only 5ft 8 with a 32 inch in seam” Brilliant, commission greatly accepted 😂🏍👍. Great job sir, keep up the good work.
A comparrison video versus the Ducati Desert Sled would be jolly interesting.
Bizarrely found myself whence watching this brilliant test ride - with dialogue, that I became consciously observing the road ahead & checking into the mirrors for the view behind 🤪
Brilliant audio & review ~
Lol me too X-D force of habit a good thing I'd say thumbs up me and your Bob.
Love your reviews and vlogs TMF, returning to riding at 60 after a 15 year break (Tracer 900GT), great to have resources such as this to inspire and educate, keep up the good work.
Thank you Chris...and welcome back!
Thks.Love it when you ride through Hemel as it brings many happy memories of me and my wife walking the place flat when my son lived there.Cheers.
Love the triumph scrambler, keep up the great work tmf 👍
Good review as ever TMF, great looking bike, love the paint scheme and tft display.
Thanks TMF, a nice thorough “thoughts” review as usual, I love the look of this new Scrambler so much more than the one it replaces and with much improved performance to boot! Here in Australia the XE will retail for $21,700 plus on road costs , so more than $23,000 AUD. Phew.. that’s really getting up there for a naked.. thanks for your excellent work! PaulB 👍🏻🇦🇺
Thanks for watching Paul!
Love the bike, may have to fit another one in the garage ! great review as always TMF, as a new subscriber I enjoy the way you present and go through the detail, very informative !
Thanks Simon and welcome along!
Nice review of a lovely bike, They just get better. Take care TMF 👀
Another great first impression review thank you 👍
Excellent review. Been waiting for this one. Definitely got to own one , before I kick the bucket. Lovely bike 👍
Thank you for another great review sir. I recently purchased a 2022 Scrambler with the mat green finish. It’s a great bike for the road and also some dirt / gravel roads in Pennsylvania. It’s also a great looking bike, twice so far I found people standing around it, starring.
I have a Street Twin which I absolutely love. Being that tall sort of person, if I were to sell my ST, it would be for one of these. Great review as always.
Good morning TMF, Nice bike and thank you for the review, Take Care 👍😎🇬🇧.
Thankyou for the honest and insightful review, you answered the majority of the questions i had after recently seeing the bike. I do hope your soon to test the 2019 Triumph street twin.
Yes I might have to get me a go on one of those - I found the original a bit "meh" so haven't gone out of my way to get a ride on one....perhaps I should.
Beautiful bike and, as usual, a great review.
Great review tmf your channel goes from strength to strength.
I'm glad you think so - thank you.....
Looks fantastic! Great review as always.
Thank you....
This is the first review that I can remember where you start out with a dirty bike :-) You are so right great stance and look to it, makes it very desirable to the eye :-)
Fantastic review. I absolutely love the look of this, that iconic scrambler styling but with modern day electronics. I do agree about the twin chrome dials though, would have suited the bike a lot more than the TFT screen. Top stuff as always sir!
Thank you sir!
Another good review TMF, I do like it but I agree with what you have said before, it would be nice to see more different modern bikes from triumph
Love your reviews. Would really appreciate some reviews of older bikes (2,000 onwards) as a lot of your audience (me for example) cannot afford a new bike, but would like your unique take on some used machines....
Great Idea
Pretty neat machine, Mr Flyer. Thank you for another video! (And sorry I had to miss your livestream yesterday because of work :( )
I forgive you Rutger....don't let it happen again! ;0)
@@TheMissendenFlyer I'll relay your message to my planning at work ;)
Another great review, ty sir!
Great review as usual and I love this bike. I had a sit on the demo (test ride to follow when I get a chance) in my local Triumph dealership the other day and it looked absolutely superb. However, I've always been a fan of the street scrambler (especially the new updated version) and watching your review did make me wonder whether a retro scrambler really needs to be 1200cc and nearly £13k. Very few people are going to take one of these off road and the lack of wind protection makes it unsuitable for long distance high speed stuff. I can't help feeling that the street scrambler will do everything most people will want of this type of bike at a lot less cost and in a more manageable size. I agree with you about the TFT screen. I think they're a bit of a fad. My bike has two nice big clear dials as well as a small digital fuel gauge, gear indicator and clock. This is all I need. Fiddling with a TFT screen on the move, with a dial, joystick or whatever is just a distraction. Any plans to review the new street scrambler?
I completely agree with you...must see if I can get hold of one to have a go on....
passed my ol primary school to the left, the woods, great bike too...
Another great informative review bud. Being 6”2 and 110kgs and living down under, trying to find that good all rounder is not easy. As after sales etc in Perth is crap. So a good review helps.. cheers and have a safe steel up rubber down summer..👍🍻
Cheers Gary - this would be perfect for a tall fella in Aus!
Love the styling of the Scrambler, always reminds me of the bike in the Great Escape.
I've been shopping for an ADV bike and decided to take a look at the Tiger 900. The dealer has one of these (a 2019 XE "showcase") on discount and I couldn't resist (it's just so freaking gorgeous!). I know it's not an ideal tourer but damn, at least I'll look good while I'm uncomfortable on those long rides! 😂.
You're a nice man mr Flyer! Rear brake from rubbish to adequate in 50 meters! :-) I can undestand you have to be careful with words in these forums, so careful that someone gets annoyed. Not easy, is it... :-) You're doing a good job! :-)
Another fantastic review thanks for sharing .
I bought the same bike last month its absolutely superb
,also added the numbers on the side and front, had to be done 😁
Oh and added the high front mudguard.
Regards
Dave from Scotland
Thanks for the review TMF. I agree about the TFT. But even a dream bike will always have something we don't like. This bike solves all my annoyances with the street scrambler, suspension adjust-ability, bash plate, etc. You've helped me in my resolve to buy the xc version.
Thanks for posting this review. My 1200XE is due in a couple of weeks !!
Exciting times Ian eh?
TheMissendenFlyer very exciting. I’ve been watching your channel recently, great work so I’m now subscribed. Loved your N500 tour 🙌🏻
Keep it up, safe riding 🙌🏻🙏🏻
Sounds like a natural comparison between the Triumph Scrambler 1200XE and the BMW RNineT Scrambler is in order. Thanks for the review.
Throw in the Ducati Desert Sled too
Old post I know. But, the XE is in a different league in terms of off road performance. It’s not apples with apples.
Great 1st review, it has done well on Baja , Mexico and some others, let’s see you review it on/off road as it was designed to do👌😊
It looks very good in the pictures and video... but in real life ..WOW ! Utterly breathtaking! All the details are nicely crafted/. Just a stunning looking bike. I’m tempted !
Me too! Great to hear from you again Max, where have you been??
Great review many thanks, I will be placing my order now of the back of it. Just to clarify heated grips are standard on the XE. Thanks again keep up the good work.
Yes my bad....apologies....
Well done review!
Thanks Pate - good to hear from you again!
Nice bike, even better to see my local roads on the review though, I know those Hemel/Ivinghoe mean streets well! 😉👍
Thanks again Tony looking forward Superb in-depth review not my kind of bike but it’s great to look 👍
Good initial review as usual. Can't imagine anyone going off road with this, let alone scrambling. Just another weekend Chelsea tractor, which is fine with me.
Me too!
Nice bike triumph is really stepping up there game .. I'm on my second triumph and will most likely buy another one ... Good review
Thank you Davyboy! I'm with you on that (on both counts)....
Awesome 😎👏🏻 Does look incredible IMHO...
Very good review tmf thanks danny
Thanks for watching!
One commenter stated he was newly returned to biking at the tender age of 60. Instead of replying to him personally l thought l might say something to a wider audience. In the April 2016 edition of M/C, Sport and Leisure letters page, a certain Maureen Willis, a biker chick (of a certain age as they say) from Abergele, North Wales, wrote under the heading- “KEEP ON BIKING”-
“...Our hobbies included rock climbing, exploring, adventuring and, most of all, motorcycling and we have had a great life together.
To all bikers l say “Keep on biking as long as you possibly can”. I am so sorry for anyone who, at their partner’s insistence, gives up motorcycling.”
These are wise words and if Maureen ever reads this, l say, “Go, Girl!”
Yeah, I have a few mates 60-65. Some are paragliding, paddle boarding, cycling and some are even on TINDER!!
I’m only 57, not quite in my 60s yet, and I never gave up. I go offroad on my 1290SA at least once a week...proper offroad, it’s surprisingly capable and I hit my limits before it does. Lots of pavement covered too. Moto camping 4-6 times a year, often for several weeks, last year one 4 month trip. Mind you...I am divorced!
Ronan Rogers You seem to have all bases covered.
@@ronanrogers4127 You're an inspiration! Happy roads!
Fantastic! I hope Triumph sells a million of these.
I seriously love the looks of that. Sounds like it was a good one too. As a Triumph owner, that is a good thing. Go Triumph go!
Yeah I agree - and thanks for joining the livestream yesterday - I spotted you on there!
Great review. Eased my mind a bunch as I'm buying one without seeing it. Glad you said you're 5'8'', I'm 5'10''. Everyone says I'm too short! Also, last review I watched, guy said, "if you're looking for a "PLUSH" ride, this isn't it". You used the same word and said it is! So funny...good ride, good review. I'm getting one.
Super cool Review !!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice review TMF, I've been waiting for your thoughts on this bike. I've had a test ride and agree with what you say, but I am hanging on until I've had a ride on the XC just to be sure. If I get the XE those gold forks would have to be blacked, and a small screen to tidy up the front of the TFT. All part of personalizing your bike! Cheers Steve
Yes the front of that TFT does need tidying up doesn't it....
Nice bike,nice review✌️
Liked before watching...exciting!
I bet a headlight cowl would look great on that. Might even help with the wind some if it had a short wind shield on it. Also that bike deserves a proper high fender since it’s essentially a 1200cc dual sport!
Like the look of the bike, think the tft is a nice upgrade from the 1st gen. The villages and scenery were equally as pretty.
Beautiful bike 😃😃
Nice one....that's the review I was waiting for, good to hear it's not the huge monster some reviewers say it is. I happen to be the same hight as yourself so I trust in your judgement....I think you've made me mind up for us and I'll be trading the superduke in the spring after all!
Quite different to the Superduke but just as lovely (if not lovelier!).....
TheMissendenFlyer ...Definately, but on the Isle of Wight, just don’t get to use the power or get out of fourth gear for that matter! The 690 enduro is ideal, but I still like to do the odd tour with the Mrs.....But I think I’ll need to take a test drive on the Scrambler and the Speed Twin before the final trade in...but the scrambler is the favorite on paper....Still overseas until April, so just have to carry on watching reviews!!....So keep em coming.....Cheers Mucka!
Great vid/great bike. Footwear plays a part - if you wore some thicker soled boots you’d be pretty much flat footing it, also helps pushing off to u-turn or manoeuvre etc ☝️
Another very good review 👍 I’m not sure I know this dealer. I’ve always gone to Woburn Triumph.
Nice one TMF I found it too expensive here in OZ $23000 + but beautiful machine I think I’ll wait for the secondhand market
A very nice review and I agree that the bike has everything. I'm 5"8" and I struggled putting the side stand up whilst sitting on the XE. I am amazed how your feet touched the road on both side. I was on tippy toes! Maybe the XC is more for me?
Agreed - my reviews on the XC coming soon!
Fantastic Review TMF again. Love your small insights on the bike. Just one question and i am sorry if i have missed it in the review - Why haven't they included a center stand; is it because of the high ground clearance or is it an option?
Good question!
Great looking scrambler, like something a rider could actually "scramble" on!
your right and i do but not with the tyres it comes with as they are more road tyres than off-road and yes and I love it to bits one of the best bikes I have ever bought as an ex motor cross rider and enduro.
Another good review there TMF. I rode one from Destination Triumph in Guildford about 10 days ago and really enjoyed it.
What I thought you'd comment on more is how torquey the engine is - it is a total meathead of an engine. I too rode down to my test ride on a GS 1200 and I had to check the torque figs afterwards. GS makes 90 lb/ft but at 5900 rpm. The Scrambler 1200 makes 80 lb/ft but at 3900 rpm as you pointed out. It really makes a difference on the road. I thought I would find the Scrambler a bit dull due to its low-revving nature but it really flings you down the road so it feels pretty fast even though it actually isn't a crazy fast bike. Of course it is probably 25kg lighter fully fuelled as well.
Other notes - I felt there was too much dive in the forks but I could probably stiffen them up a bit and I daresay I am carrying a bit more poundage than your good self. TFT has good visibility. Didn't check the settings, just rode the knackers off it in sport mode. Gearbox is very sweet, much better than GS. Fit and finish, absolutely excellent.
Yes nice bit of kit isn’t it!
Nice review and a lovely bike. Not a huge fan of tank straps, they're an unnecessary cleaning evil I'd gladly do without. Top stuff, thanks again.
Good point Colin!
Nice review, like the bike, very useful for the crappy roads these days just need a motard version, 17" front wheel n sticky tyres.
Makes me smile when you describe yourself as "short" with an inseam of 32in - my inseam is 29in so my choices are far more limited, unfortunately - very much enjoy your reviews and all your videos though - so thank you.
You're welcome....(and I'm one of the shortest blokes I know...so you have my sympathies if you're even more challenged!)
I must be built weird. I'm just a hair under six feet...5 feet 11-3/4 inch to be exact and I have a 32" inseam. Maybe they measure trouser legs differently over there. Or maybe I need a better belt!
Such a cool bike!!
Sure is!
Amazing bike 👌🏼
Yeah I could definitely have me one of them, what a great electronics package on it, and keyless ignition.....proper cool!
Hey TMF I love your videos! Got a weird question, what is your garage floor material? I’m ‘man caving’ the garage and wondered what you use? Looks heard wearing and easy to clean!
Yes it's good stuff - bought it on a roll from Costco, heavy duty garage flooring, highly recommended!
Gorgeous. Too bad I'm too cheap. I'd go buy a used, low mileage, air cooled Scrammy already farkled & take the money I saved and go on a loooong adventure. Thanks for the review.
Any chance of an XC comparison ride review?
I'm a new subscriber, and I really enjoy your commentary. Thumbs up!
Yep - coming later in the year (as Triumph are going to lend me one for a few weeks for an in depth look)....
Nice Stroll! Torque-y!
I love it!
In Australia you'd definitely buy this to go down.'asphalt' and dirt/gravel roads. Personally I think it's too big and heavy to qualify as a scrambler. I'd opt for the more manageable 900 or Beema Urban GS.
Great review ..it’s almost like I’m on the bike myself ..
Look's like a very nice ride wish I could afford it!
I will pick up mine next Saturday, 2nd handen 20,000 km on it in blue. I am tall and its freaking comfortabke. I had a desert sled before also good for tall people and also beautiful design. But this 1200xe has just a little bit more power which I like. The wide bars makes it really fun to drive....
Like the tallness of it and the sound is good. Don't know if I'd trade my 1100 Ducati Scrambler though, nice to have such tough choices. 😊
The 1100 Scrambler is a very nice machine and overlooked in the marketplace - at least here in the States.
Beginning to warm to this bike, but would probably go for the speed twin or t120, and save a few quid.
The speed twin wins on looks alone for me!
Great review (in the usual way..) just wondering - given your love of the scrambler genre, what made you choose the Speed Twin over the Scrambler XE?
I found the Scrambler just a bit too big for me (loads coming on the XC soon)....
Keyless ignition! The unnecessary answer to a problem we just don’t have! Just more stuff to go wrong as they age surely!
Neil Harrison Simplicity keeps moving 😀🇬🇧🏍.
Key not detected ?
Yep had keyless on a Multistrada, absolute nightmare. Even Honda have done it on the new C125 Cub!
I completely agree - a problem that didn’t need solving!
Love keyless on my GS, but only because fuel cap also keyless, otherwise would be a pain.
Can you do a ride review of the regular version the XC? Especially for those of us who do want a legit Scrambler but don't need the extreme forks and suspension. Can't believe I caught this video today! I'm always at least several months behind despite my being subscribed etc. Thanks again for your vids!
I'll see what I can do - it's all down to what demo bikes dealers get in and what I can blag myself a ride on.....
Yeah it's weird...the dealer only has the XEs here. Curious
How did the front and rear fender go from something that actually worked, to nothing?
Lovely bike, would never has considered any interest in this genre, but that is lovely 👍 is that top box carrier fitted as standard? Thanks for the review, very enjoyable
I think that rack is yes....
im a massive triumph fan had 4 so popped along to my local triumph dealer for the launch of the new scrambler like it but it looks slightly miss shaped but would not be a deal breaker
I agree. I've seen this model standing next to the new street scrambler and I thought the street scrambler had the better looks.
The seat is a little hard after a couple of hours and it definitely wants the clocks from the Thruxton and the joy stick is to close to indicator switch i've hit the indicator switch a couple of times by mistake but all in all its lovely bike ,i'm very pleased with mine
Yes I had the same issue with the joystick, wish I’d mentioned it...
Thank you for posting. Sweet looking bike. Any plans to do a long term review (maybe I missed it, if you mentioned it in your video)? A small/medium sized windscreen (smoked/tinted) would do wonders. Maybe aftermarket.
...I have a long term XC lined up for later in the Summer....
Perfect. Looking forward to it.@@TheMissendenFlyer
Lovely review as always, did you not think the road handling was compromised in any way with the 21 inch front wheel? I can understand the design decision since its an offroad capable machine but I can't help but feel it comes at a serious cost to road handling
Nope - it handled beautifully on the road...
I think I would prefer the key in the ignition rather sticking me in the pocket. Oh an answer to your question from March live about Bonneville- I am running my Thruxton R, no records possible without a 75 mph tail wind. However, I think I have a shot of setting a record for stock engine Thruxton Rs with some luck 145 to 150 mph, with some aerodynamics.
The key for this is a flick out type like a VW or Audi, with it folded away its no more intrusive than a tissue in your pocket.
Mate so I’ve got the XC and I love it. Did do an aftermarket pipe and seat plus engine bars. I’m 6:3 and prefer the road version.
Noice!; I do agree the taller suspension does give it a good stance
Nice! A couple of questions. You mentioned touring but would it be easy to set up with panniers etc (For a rider too short for a GS for example). Secondly what are your thoughts on steal-ability of keyless bikes? (Certainly for certain keyless cars such as the Mustang it seems very easy as the thieves just need to be in range of your key to be able to scan it and then drive away).
Well the insurance premiums are higher on keyless - that tells me all I need to know!
A lovely looking bike, very much in keeping with my taste also and like you I prefer old style instrumentation. My only criticism is perhaps that the pipes look a wee bit clunky.
The pipes on these are the best part
Another great review TMF of undoubtedly a great bike, but its a wee bit..... how do I put this?
Not so much Steve McQueen as Steve the Queen.