Why I Traded My Bonneville T120 for a 2024 Triumph Scrambler 900
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- I recently traded in my Triumph Bonneville T120 Black for a brand-new 2024 Triumph Scrambler 900, in Cosmic Yellow. I’ve only had the new bike for a few days, but I’ve got 400 miles on it and a whole bunch of love and respect for this beautiful machine. It's the perfect bike for older riders, new riders, and just about everyone else. Join me and I’ll give you my first impressions, and tell you an odd little story about how I got here, after placing a deposit on a Triumph Scrambler 400X.
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Filmed on my 2024 Triumph Scrambler 900.
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Tech Notes (current as of June 2024):
I shoot these videos mainly on DJI equipment:
• DJI Osmo Action 4 cameras
• DJI Osmo Pocket 3
• DJI Mic 2 (used with Pocket 3 and in-helmet with Action 4)
• Sony ZV-1
• Fuji X100f for stills
All video is edited in Davinci Resolve Studio on a Mac Book Pro
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00:00 Meet my brand-new 2024 Triumph Scrambler 900
02:40 The Break-In Period - First Impressions
06:47 How Did I Get Here?
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Update: I added a Lone Rider @LONERIDERMoto Overlander 30-liter bag to the back luggage rack and so far it's pretty great. Stay tuned. I'm sure you'll see it soon.
Great, tell us more, I have no storage on my Scrambler.
My mid life crises has long gone! I bought 2023 Scrambler 900 Chrome Edition! brand new! into the back of my camper! Up to the scottish highlands! 40 some years after my CX 500, I sat on the bike cranked it up! Just what have I missed all these years! Speechless! Just a smile on my face! Enjoy your new Steed! All The Best, Graham
The simplicity of enjoying the ride.
No hype, no pressure to compete and be the most intense rider.
I’m 61, riding 50 years now. And still love the simplicity of just feeling my two wheels moving me down the road.
Good work, keep it up 👍🏼 11:05
Congratulations. Its funny, I just started riding again at age 72 after 50 years off. I have a 2002 T100 that just cleared the run in miles. I too was taken by the scrambler 900 when I was looking for a bike. I remain smitten with it. It is a lovely bike and particular in my area of rural Vermont which is full of good dirt roads. We shall see. So far my T100 is holding on to me pretty tight. There was a yellow version exactly like yours at our local Triumph dealer show room. Enjoy. You have landed on your bike it seems.
I'd give it all up tomorrow though for the 2023 T100 in baby blue/orange. Have you seen that version? There's something about that paint scheme that speaks to every bone in my body! :)
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@@BugMotoChannel Not my cup of tea, but I do see the reason for the appeal. Very classic retro look. My T100 is a gold line edition. Other than the side covers, (which I dislike), I am very happy and content with the bike. I replaced the gold line side covers recently with plain back T100 covers. Much better. Honestly, given the time and effort to become adjusted to a bike, I can't help getting attached. I do agree though, it is really about the riding experience.
50 years off, welcome back 👍😁
I’ve just come back from a 40 year break. 1984 I crashed and wrote off my bike, bought a car and not been on one since.
Late last year I picked up my new Scrambler 900 identical to the one in this vid,
[having had hip surgery a few years ago I wanted a bike that was easy to ride that a beginner could ride around town but still be fun on the country roads and also capable of keeping up with traffic for a short run up the motorway/freeway.
I absolutely love it, ‘it does everything that is said on the tin’ [it’s a small easy to ride bike with a big powerful torquey engine and everything i needed to find my feet on 2 wheels again]
In the evenings I am using it around town in the city, beat the traffic and park anywhere.
On the weekends I am running it out of town to cruise around the country lanes.
Thank you for letting us ride with you ❤ Great review so much so i am going to buy one, when i get the money sorted 🎉 safe travels from the UK
Welcome to the wonderful world of Scrambler 900 ownership, and thank you, thank you for selling my bike to me again, when truth be told I've been letting my eye drift towards the temptation of something new.
You know that feeling, that "I've owned this motorcycle for a while, there's nothing wrong with it but oh look at this shiny new one" feeling? I've been sitting with that feeling a while, the lure of Triumph's Scrambler 400X becoming ever harder to resist. Only today, I popped to the Triumph day at London's Ace Café, parked Tallulah, my white 2019 Scrambler 900 slightly too close to a 400 that the local dealer had brought and found myself with that itch again.
And then I came home, and there was this video, and watching it, hearing your excitement at the start of your new adventure, well it reminded me of my first few rides, and, well, I'm sorry Tallulah for letting your shiny little cousin draw my eye, it won't happen again.
As for luggage, don't worry too much about that high pipe, I've dropped you an email with a photo of two of Tallulah all loaded and ready to go, I hope it helps.
Enjoy your cosmic yellow, she's a beauty, but just so you know....
....the white ones are faster 😉
Yup, my white scooter beats all other scooters off the line!
Thanks for the note. I love hearing this kinda thing. Sadly I didn't get your email. Try again? dan@bugmo.to THANKS!
@@BugMotoChannel that will be because I hadn't yet sent it. It's winging its way to you now.
Congratulations on your new beautiful ride!
Congratulations on your new bike! I have ridden on SR14 many times to Stevenson. It is a wonderful ride and when you ride on a bike that brings magic to the experience, there are no words to express it. To me it is a feeling of wonderment and joy. Have many wonderful rides and make many memories on the bike. Most of all, thank you for sharing. Ride safe!
There’s just something about a Triumph Scrambler. I have a 1200 XC, just clicked on 31,000kms,(nearly 20,000 miles) and I just love it to bits.
Congratulations and welcome to the Scrambler 900 invisible club. I own the original 2006 carburetor Scrambler and I also had the T120, and, I agree 100% with you. The T120 is an awesome motorcycle but it doesn’t sings love songs to your ear as the Scrambler 900 does. Once you have a Scrambler 900, you found true love and it’s forever, it doesn’t matter how many different motorcycles you ride, you will be coming back to your true love one time and another and another…❤
Good to see you being open to and trying another experience. Well done on the 5000 subscribers - your channel is a tonic!
Congrats on the new bike and 5k+ subscribers, safe travels
Beautiful bike! I feel the same about my Korosi Red Street Twin and Baja Orange Speed Twin. Life is full of color, and having bikes that are bright and cheerful, makes the ride that much sweeter! Ride safe! Looking forward to seeing your adventures!
Yeah my ride is the 2023 Speed Triple RS in the Baja Orange as well. 🎉. I love the sound of the 900cc of Triumph
I was in the bike shop a few days ago and a green one caught my heart too. Its weird but certain bikes just pull on your heart.
Hooray! Wahoo! Welcome to the Scrambler club. Can't wait to ride with you again. The best color ever!
As always, nice video, Dan! And congrats on the new bike. I dig the yellow as well.
Excellent review and gorgeous colour on that bike.
Great video mate! Enjoy your new bike
Enjoy your new scrambler, ride safe!
Keep the videos coming - love the gloves too!
Having only owned a 1200XC, I can't imagine having less power.
That cosmic yellow is a beautiful color
I understand this feeling, but I think if it not as 'less power' but as 'different power,' if that makes sense. In my week and a half of owning it, I have not at all felt like I missed the power. I just appreciate how this bike delivers what it has.
Congrats on your new ride! Great video, exactly what I was looking for a Triumph Scrambler 900 video going over its abilities!
Thanks! I'll do a detailed review once I get to know the bike a bit better.
Oh! You really get it!!! ❤
Hi from Singapore. Watching your BugMoto channel really therapeutic. I ride too but Singapore don’t really have the long stretches to ride plus heavy family commitments. Lastly, Happy Birthday to your mom. May her stay healthy and blessed.
Thanks so much!
Great story telling..love your yellow bike ( I ride a 💛bike too..there aren’t many of us) glad you found your happy place👏
Congrats brother! Scrambler looks great!
Congrats on the new bike! Looks great! Enjoy your new ride! Rockin the Triumph gloves! Love it! When you go in, you go all in!
Yeah, that's pretty much me. Never met a hobby I didn't love.
Lovely. Love the thoughts, love the riding, love this channel.
Much appreciated! Thank you!
I just sold my Kawasaki Versys, took the money and bought a 2017 Triumph Street Scrambler. The Versys was a better bike in some ways but I didn’t like it, too tall, too bulky, and too lazy, it had a powerful engine, but it only came alive at very high RPM, it also need another gear between 3 and 4 and between 5 and 6. That engine was never happy or smooth at the current gear, so I would either go up or down a gear and it would just make it worse, it just wanted to be riden hard all the time. So I went to see and tested a 2012 Triumph T100 and I loved it’s smoothness and its agility right from take off, we couldn’t agreed on a price, so I didn’t get it, but that turned me on to get a Triumph. Eventually I found a good deal on a 2017 Street Scrambler, although it doesn’t feel exactly as the 2012 T100, but it is close enough and I fell in love with the looks, the high pipes and all. Finally Yesterday I was able to take the scrambler for my first all day ride to discover the bike and get a feel for it. Here is what I found, the engine is lovely, it fits my style of riding better, I could ride country roads all day on 3rd gear at speeds between 40 - 55 and the engine was completely happy, no weird vibrations, totally relax and plenty of get up and go available, perfect engine for what I do and what I enjoy. The only downside is seat comfort and suspension, the Versys was way more comfortable. My scrambler came with two seats, the stock, and the Triumph bench seat, I will try the stock seat next. The suspension doesn’t soaks up the bumps, it just jumps around and jabs me around. The handlebars are a bit too forward for my liking. But all in all, it is a better fit for me and my style of riding, so am happy with my new bike and I feel more motivated and more inspired to go out riding than I did with the Versys.
I have the identical bike in the same colour, When I picked up it up end of last year I was a little bit disappointed with the engine and exhaust sound.
[seemed a little bit higher pitched / tinney, than the deep rumble of others I’ve seen]
But having run the engine in - the exhaust sound seems to have deepened as the engine has loosened up.
It sounds best when you are cursing in 3rd gear between 30 and 40MPH and then open it up to accelerate, the power and torque kicks in and gives a real satisfying rumble for the exhaust.
Last month I bought a brand new Triumph Scrambler 1200xe.
Oh, what a fabulous bike it is!
A week or two later they wanted it back for some factory warranty work, and loaned me a Scrambler 900.
I was amazed by the performance of the 900.
This weekend I had some factory warranty work done on the Scrambler 1200. I spent the afternoon at the dealership, chatting with the mechanics and sales staff.
They loaned me a Triumph Tiger 900 for a test ride. It will definitely be my next motorcycle purchase.
Those long-legged adventure bikes are my sweet spot!
Happy Trails
I rode the Tiger and it's wonderful. I could see myself going that route at some point if I get more serious about touring.
Enjoyed this. You’ve got the perfect soothing voice for CZcams!
Thank you so much 😊
OMG! A new bike...AND a picture of both motherbug. and ladybug. Good gravy, man...pretty soon you're gonna have us believin' you're an acutal kinda mello dude with an actual kinda life! Congrats on the Scrambler. And you have proved -- beyond ANY doubt -- that I'm crazier than you. If I'd have seen a much-loved old bike of mine on the back of a truck, I'd have followed that sucker for miles until I stopped him and bought the bike back. That's what I did with Lily, after all!
Believe me, if motherbug wasn't in the car I would have chased that thing for hours. Probably would have had it on a crate by the end of the day headed back west...
Congratulations 🎉
Wow. Huge congrats on the bike.
Had a seat on one at the dealer yesterday and love it. I was on the verge of buying a Vespa 300 but have just ordered a Scrambler 400x. Due to pick it up at the end of the month.
Hope you have many good times on it. Enjoy!!!
Thank you! I think you'll be very happy with the 400x. It's a great bike and a lot of fun to ride. Truth be told, I'd probably choose it over my Vespa GTS...
Sounds Beautiful.😢❤
Congrats on the new bike. It is a beautiful machine! Looking at the color options for that bike yellow is a great choice. I do like the two tone bronze/orange but not sure it’s worth the extra $.
How serendipitous to run into an old bike. I’m sure the memories did come flooding back.
Every time I watch one of these videos it makes me want a motorcycle to sit next to my GTS. Some day…
Happy Birthday to your mother! That’s awesome you could celebrate with her. I surely miss mine.
Thank you.
Yeah, Triumph's orange is something special as well.
Beautiful bike. I'm forever attached to my honda 350xl enduro that I rode all over Southern California and Hawaii for years in the 80s. Never owned a car during that time. Unfortunately that bike was stolen. Nothing will ever compare.
Congratulations!
Definitely a gorgeous bike, love the yellow. 👍
Thank you!
Hi congratulations on your new bike
Have fun ride safe
Beautiful video. Beautiful bike. 🎉
Great video of the scrambler 👍 we don’t need any more power on a naked bike , it’s a great looking bike with lots a
Of character . enjoy !
Another well put together video, and a fantastic choice of bike!
Thank you!
With a cam, airfilter and exhaust you can get the 900 twins within spitting distance of the 1200s.
The cosmic yellow is wonderful, I have my Street Triple in it. Congratulations on the new bike!
Your camera angle is spot on voice, color grading, the description every thing I just loved it. Can you tell me what camera you are using for making this video? and how you mount it as well? Thanks...
Well done!
High exhausted pipes.
I have some throw over pannier bags and have bought a heat resistant fire blanket to throw over to sit between the pipes and the bag.
I haven’t tried it yet but I live in hope 🤞🙂
Hmmm....food for thought here. I'm adoring my new RE Classic350 as she burbles around my winding backroads in Nth Cumbria, UK. But I'm still looking forwards to getting back on Triumphs. I'd been looking at T120/Bobbers for the long rides to see family and distant buddies. But I like your reasoning behind this one, as I ride for the love of it and not some manic adrenaline rush. I'll go for a test ride when I've the money 👍
Awesome!
The way you talk about your love for the 900 is how I feel about my Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. It's fun and sexy and does more than I need it to. I've been up to 105mph just to see and will not go there again because I love twisting thru the back roads 50, 60. Originally I had my heart set on the 2020 T120 SE. I got to ride both back to back and the INT650 just spoke to me, I could feel this would be the fun bike to ride. Not just something to propel me mile after mile. It is me. I like the way about you. (I tried to say that a different way but it just felt the way I meant it)
Thank you.
Yeah, brands, size... None of it really matters. What matters is that you find something that you really connect with.
Another excellent video. Happy birthday to your mom. As for the new bike. Omg excellent choice. I could hear your gears going in your head on the 400 demo video. My best friend (we are both old farts 64 years old) bought a speed 400. I used to have a T100. But I ride a Kawasaki KLR. I love his 400 but seemed a bit small for me. I was going to tell you that. Going from 1200. But this new 900 is amazing. Better sound and visceral effect than a T120. I like them so much so that I’m currently negotiating a deal with my dealer for a new Speed 900. I’ll keep you posted. Love the channel, love your new bike. Excellent choice.
Thanks so much! Yeah, there's definitely a visceral effect here that I wasn't quite getting with the T120, and I really dig it.
Though I haven't ridden one, I have a hunch the Speed 900 might be THE perfect all-around bike... At least a close second to the Scrambler. :)
@@BugMotoChannel the scrambler does have way more character and better looks than the speed. Something very Steve McQueen about it. It’s just a beauty. I saw one exactly like yours at my dealership and it stood out stunning. Sold however and the deal we are working on with the speed will cost me a lot less. But I got to say, that bike in that colour is spectacular. I’m looking forward to future videos. Great work. Thanks from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦.
@@BugMotoChannel Several years ago I sat on the Street Twin, now Speed 900, intending to buy one and also thinking it might be THE perfect all-around bike; however, the dream died instantly when I discovered how crouched the seating was. I'm 5'10" with a 31.5" inseam and my legs were too uncomfortably folded up at my age of 59 at the time. The Street Scrambler, now Scrambler 900, was much better and would've been a viable riding option but it didn't quite fit into my riding needs at the time.
I had an ‘07 Triumph Scrambler that I rode all over Alaska. Great bike, wish I hadn’t sold that one! Metal Mule out of the UK made pannier racks for the older model. If it was me I’d find a set of standoffs for soft panniers and get a set of bags from Andy Straps or similar.
Coincidentally, I did the switch from the lovely T120 to the gorgeous Scrambler (1200). I consider the Bagagerie from Unit garage. Thank you
I'm sad you had to let the T120 go. But I understand, that's why I have 2nd bike. Thank you for the great content.
Always admired these, but wasn’t aware they’re available in this colour, it’s beautiful! Might have to replace my 650 V-Strom with 1 eventually. Enjoyable video and subbed 👍
Thank you!
I love my Street Twin 900, it has a wonderful even is mine is just the 55hp version but the torque still the same as the current models, The gearing on these Triumph are really Tall, 6th gear would be useless, with roads like shown in the video are ideal but in my case I installed a bigger sprocket at the rear and it's perfect for my needs.
I have a 2022 Street Scrambler. It is a great bike. Although, in 90 degree heat that we have right now the pipes are hot. For highway commutes I use my sport bike, but the Scrambler is very comfortable for all types of riding. It's so comfortable I am thinking about trading my sport bike for the speed master. Triumph just makes excellent bikes. Well thought out.
Hey Bug, congrats on the new bike. Every time I see you on one of those Bonnevilles I immediately go to the Triumph website to check them out. As for camping on the new Scrambler I follow an Australian guy on CZcams named Rob Hamilton. He also has a 900 Scrambler he camps off of (he also has a Yamaha T7) so I thought he might provide some ideas for you. Enjoy the new bike! I’ve ridden that stretch of Hwy 14 in WA when I liven up there, miss the scenery.
Thanks for the tip! I'll check Rob's channel out.
Beautifully Crafted Video !!
I can relate to your story. I purchased Speed 400 9 months back. Now everytime i visit the Triumph Dealership i saw this Yellow Color Scrambler 900 and it is growing on me. But i have to hold on, budget is tight 😅😅😅
The Speed 400 is a great bike though.
@@BugMotoChannel yes sir, good machine
Lovely bike.
Small world! As a multi-bike owner, I can help you with your conscious. It has nothing to do with practicality. Practicality is what got you to the place where owning more than (fill in the blank) is possible. The idea is not to maintain course but to have your second or more so in my case, my first childhood. And to have it unleashed, off the hook, wild and loose, carefree, and full of bliss. The answer to how many motorcycles should one own the answer is always, one more. I didn't ride for a long while, my location made it unwise, as in I probably would've been run over. My wife asked me why I ride motorcycles every day as long as the ice has been removed from the road. My answer, straight from my heart was, because it's the only thing in my life that I know will bring me joy every time without fail.
Yup, that's my answer too.
As for practicality... I have a one-car garage, so that's really a limiting factor at this point.
Congratulations!
What a beautiful piece of machinery. I am a big Triumph fanboy and I used to have a Scrambler of the previous generation. That was the 865 cc air cooled twin. Loved that bike and there were only two things that I was not so excited about, heat coming from those high pipes in stop-and-go city traffic on hot summer days, and the overall weight. Eventually I sold it a few years ago, but I still miss that bike.
And then two months ago I almost bought a yellow 2024 Scrambler, exactly like yours.😄
It did not happen because I took a different path at the very last moment. However every time I see a Scrambler, I just have to admire its beauty and I keep thinking, well, maybe next time...
I agree with you, having two bikes is the optimal number for me too. Anything more and then you have some of the bikes neglected, which is a shame.
That is why I keep my stable at two, but because of that I do not have a GTS in bianco innocente that I also like so much. BTW, that is how I found your channel even though I never had a Vespa.
Anyhow, enjoy your new ride, and keep up with both channels, your content is great.
Cheers
Thank you!
So what was the different path you took?
@@BugMotoChannel I went for a bike that I never thought about before. I guess it was love at first sight.
2023 Kawasaki Z650RS in Candy Emerald Green
Beautiful! As a new Triumph fan boy, that's one sexy bike! Congratulations!
Now, tell me about those gloves!
Oh the gloves... They're wonderful. Triumph brand, and very comfy. Good protection as well. They really tie the room together...
Congrats on your new ride. I use a Giant Loop Coyote Saddlebag and love it. Happy Trails
Oh interesting. Have not seen that one. Do you have a pic of it on your bike? I'd love to see it. Send along to dan@bugmo.to if you could. Thanks!
@@BugMotoChannel Sorry for getting back so late. I use my Giant Loop Coyote Saddlebag on a Suzuki DRZ 400, not a Triumph.
Surprising but cool.
Why not !😊
Hello BugMoto.
Your video made me buy a Triumph Scrambler 900 few hours ago. I'm from Brazil and since I dreamed about getting a Triumph, I imagined myself on a Scrambler 900.
Years went by and I could discover different Bonneville models and the desire for more power got me, for no reason at all. I sold my Interceptor 650 (amazing bike, by the way) to buy the T120. I rode 5 different T120 and none of them gave me the comfort, the style and the personality that the Scramblers did.
Last saturday I lived something simmilar that you experienced. I rode the 400x and I had a lot fun, nice position, amazing styling. Then right after I rode the T120. I didn't had the same experience and not even the same fun compared to the Scrambler. The T120 is amazing. Maybe is the best Triumph bike. But the 900 has more personality, styling. The Scrambler can take anywhere. How many bikes have you seen with a high exhaust, amazing engine and great sound?
So excited to hop on my new Triumph and enjoy as you been doing.
Greetings from Brazil.
I love stories like this so much! Thank you. I hope you enjoy the Scrambler as much as I do. It's such a great bike.
Congratulations on your new bike. The T120 is a gentleman’s bike and I don’t know about you but I don’t ride like a gentleman. You need a bike from time to time that gets the blood flowing.
Agreed. That's the beautify of the Scrambler. It can certainly be a gentleman's bike, when that's what you want. But it's also got another side to it that's a bit more... I dunno how to explain it but it's real.
I went from a 900 Street Twin to a T120 for two reasons. The larger fuel tank capacity, and the 1200 has a 6 speed where the 900 has a 5 speed.
The 900 has tons of character, i love the sound, but the increased range and gear make the T120 a better option for someone who uses their bike as a means of transportation opposed to a toy.
A factory T120 may seem a little dull in comparing the exhaust note, and the style, but with a couple mods they come alive.
Yeah the fuel capacity of the 900 Scrambler is really kind of a bummer. That, and the tubed tires, are really my only two serious gripes at this point. But I knew both going in so I can’t really complain. I really don’t miss the sixth gear though. So far, anyway.
I love my Triumph speed twin 900. The 900 motor is a great engine. I had a 1200 scrambler, I do miss it at times but love the lighter 900. And I also don’t miss 6th gear, you don’t need it. Its fast enough for me. I do have another bike but ride the 900 more.
My commute is 80% highway, and the 6th gear does make a difference imo. You can cruise much more comfortably
Very nice video...I bought Scrambler 400x 1 month ago...first motorcycle at 39 years old....I love it and I made quite 1000 km..how it was for you? In the Future....I know I'll change...Always and only Triumph.....Scrambler 900 o Bonneville T100? I don't know but Triumph is an iconic brand
Congratulations on getting your new Scrambler 900! It's funny isn't it, I've been riding my white Scrambler for 3 years having fun customizing it, and have been thinking about getting a Vespa 300 GTS as well for commuting duties, which led me to your other channel. Probably a bit like the Vespa, the Scrambler 900 isn't the best at anything, not the fastest or the lightest or the best handling or the best off road bike, but it is so much more than the sum of it's parts and I absolutely love it more than any other bike that I've owned since 1997. Change a few bits on it and ride it fast or slow, whatever you feel like, and get ready to have many conversations with random passers-by. Do change the front mudguard when you have a chance, it is a part for the Speed 900 with a smaller wheel so it just looks odd on the Scrambler, a bit of cheapskate corporate cost-cutting on an otherwise fine looking bike. I swapped mine for a Motone part, amongst other things. Once you've noticed it you can't unsee it....! Enjoy!
I'd love to see a picture of the Motone mudguard on your bike if you have one! bug@bugmo.to
Got my new Scrambler 900 last week and I love it. I was so worried that I made the wrong choice and not taking the T120 black but your video just showed me that I made the right choice. enjoy your bike! and looking forward to more videos of the Scram900. What brand bar end mirrors did you install?. Cheers from the Netherlands!
Sweet, which color did you get?
The bar-ends are the ones from Triumph. I bought them for the T120 but swapped them out before I sold it. Glad I did. I really like them.
Loved this! I’m currently struggling with the idea of trading my V-Strom for a Scrambler 1200 xc.
The XC looks like a great bike. I rode the XE and it was an absolute blast.
1:01 Hi and congrats on your new bike. For luggage I use ventura frame and bag or two zipped back to back. Made in NZ but do a search I think they have an online shop. I have this on my CB11100EX. The bags I use are two Delta bags. For your bike they have the new evo pack system. "Ventura bike" will get you there.
Thanks for the tips! I'll check it out.
Beautiful bike - beautiful scenery; I wonder about the longer ride comfort of the scrambler versus the T120 - let's see how you get on. I've found it too difficult and stressful to have only one motorcycle as there's always an itch to own something else and it does not make sense to sell one that you also love. Great series (Near Stonehenge, England).
I'm lucky in that I also have a Vespa, so technically I have two bikes.
Very few videos have made me want to grab my helmet and head out for a ride. This is definitely one of them...
Means a lot to hear that. Thanks!
Nice bike! I have the 1200 scram and my luggage consists of the factory pannier, with a factory tail bag. Plenty of room for everything needed for a couple nights with that setup that I don’t find I need a second pannier on the right side
How's the quality of the factory pannier? It looks like the whole thing might be made by SW-Motech, which if so, is a very good thing....
@@BugMotoChannel I think it’s rather stout. Not sure who makes it, would make sense if it was SWM. It seems different from their bag (bigger), and the bracket is a little larger as well. It’s the same factory metal as the bike, so looks “factory” in my opinion. I have seen some straps weather in the sun on pictures online, but I store the bike in the garage so no worries there. The bag locks onto the rack with a knob behind the waterproof liner, so mind that so the bag doesn’t come off inadvertently. I quite like it. There’s a great review on CZcams by a British guy who has this sarcastic take on the bag, but in the end declares it brilliant, and I would agree with his assessment
Congrats on the new bike. Looks awesome! Did you name it yet?
Not yet!
That’s a lovely bike Bug well done! I’ve just bought a T120 Black and for all your reasons the Scrambler is you, the T is me. Any Triumph is lovely though, they are so well made and finished. Question - the Scrambler comes in a 1200 too……I presume not in yellow though?
I don't think it comes in yellow, but it comes in a really beautiful orange...
@@BugMotoChannel meant to say orange lol! BTW - there’s a channel called Mr Darcy and the Ol’ Man and they reviewed your bike (great content)…..reckons it’s a better option than the 1200 anyway. Enjoy the heck out of her!
Zard makes a low exhaust for the Scrambler
now i could be wrong, but i think he may enjoy the colour yellow :D
This is correct! :)
The choice of the 900 seems ideal Bug, it has enough performance and light trail capability, perfect!
(Warning to anyone buying a 900, ensure you get the 65PS version, basically that means late 2019 models onwards, the pre 65 PS version had a cam that severely limited the engines performance.
Interesting. I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing the info.
you can mod the older ones 16-17-18 models no problem they have more low end torque than the newer ones
@@rgkgamedogs5345 you can, that’s true, TEC bike parts do a cam for them, but unless you’re capable of doing the work yourself it’s quite expensive.
I think you made the right choice 😉
I ride Hwy 14 often, I live in The Dalles. I have a BMW 1200GS and Husqvarna 701 but recently bought a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. I experienced some back issues and struggled to mount the tall Husky and BMW, the Interceptor is way lower. Anyway I turned it into a scrambler and it’s been fun. Is there a weight advantage in getting the 900 over the 1200 Scrambler? Nice video!
Not much of a weight difference, nor is there much difference between it and the T120, but for some reason it feels much lighter...
Wow, what an amazing story! That you saw your actual old bike, after all that time, on the other side of the country... what are the chances!? Cosmic Yellow was meant to be, can't think of any other way to describe it.
Yup, agreed!
Congratulations on your new bike!
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Always!
Lots of options for panniers. Go soft ones. Mosko moto. Sw motec.
I’m planning to buy 2024 T100 in 2 weeks time. Since scrambler 900 and t100 share same power and torque I’m confused between the two after watching your video. What are your thoughts on it since you have ridden both ?
I’ve not ridden the T100 but owned the T120. But I can imagine what the T100 is like, and I’d guess it’s wonderful. I preferred the Scrambler just because I really enjoy how it looks, and I wanted something that’s slightly more capable of riding forest roads, going camping, and so on. But the T100 will be lovely, I can almost guarantee it.
Well, well, congratulations on the new bike! Never owned a Triumph and never rode a Triumph. But, as a kid (circa 1966 in Sweden) I drooled over them and the BSA’s the hooligans and their chicks would roam our town on …and so I DO dig your new scoot and those Union Jack gloves! 🤗
From southern California ~ Ride Forever! 🦅
Do you mis your 18" front wheel much in the twisties ?
Not at all really. For whatever reason the Scrambler feels at least, if not more, agile in the twisties as the T120.
Dammit just got a t120
The T120 is an amazing bike. I can't imagine anyone being unhappy with it. Good luck!
@BugMotoChannel yes I'm very very happy with it and your videos helped my decision 👍
i have a 2005 T100 - with 360 degree crank, that sounds like a triumph and would never ever buy a 270 crank one that sounds like a Honda 360....my one does not vibrate at all and is a pleasure to ride..but it has upgraded suspension.
Which bar end mirrors are you using ? Triumph telling me there aren't any official triumph mirrors that fit my Scrambler 900 :(
I’m using the ones I bought for my T120. I believe the part number is A9638153. They seem to fit just fine.
Sometimes, less is more ... 🤔👍
That's exactly it!
Is the sound the stock exhaust?
It is, yup.
I blame you for enflaming my desire for a Triumph Scrambler. It has long been on my radar but I've never gotten close to buying one. This video poured fuel on the embers of desire and has had me scouring the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for that rare machine. Schemes to sell the Himalayan and W650 to fund a purchase.
The Scrambler 900 is a beautiful motorcycle. I'll be 70 in a month and I tell myself it's too late. And also that I should have one before I hang up the helmet.
You've made life more complicated...
I’d say a Scrambler would be the perfect 70th birthday present to yourself.
@@BugMotoChannel You're not helping. 😂
I like this bike also , but the pipes prevent having a pinion and panniers
It does impede a right-sided pannier for sure, but a pillion shouldn't be a problem. Triumph has done a great job with the heat shields on the newer models.
Born Storyteller, you gotta have Irish blood in there somewhere 😊
Great video 📹
I got my Honda 500s 2002 stole last week, l was absolutely gutted.
Love old bikes with character and would love an older Triumph Scram.
Moneys tight after losing my 2 jobs to leukaemia.
My bike was my mental health, but I'll never give up.
Seeing you ride the Scram gives me Hope and strength.
I'll be back in the saddle soon.
Thank you.
MikeRider.
Damn I'm sorry to hear about that. Really hope you can get yourself another bike soon, but most importantly, I hope your health is ok now.
I'll never sell another bike. I always regret it. I'll just get a bigger garage
I like this idea!
I don't remember any other reason for the 900 than the 5-speed and the yellow. Did I miss something?
Rides like a dream, and wanted something that was a bit more capable on forest roads. That’s about it!
@@BugMotoChannel I'd love to hear a bit more specificly what the 1100 did not as god or "wrong" to not ride like a dream. THX