2017 TRIUMPH STREET SCRAMBLER
FIRST TEST
P90
I think Triumph has hit the nail on the
head because there's enough power
to get you to the places you want but
with none of the intimidation you get
from those higher horsepower num-
bers. The 270° crank motor is buttery
smooth in its application, and this con-
tributes immensely to the relaxing ride
you get on a Scrambler. It feels docile
at low revs but will still pull along nicely
when you get into it—it's not the missile
the BMW R nineT Scrambler is—but
then, the overall ride is nicer on the
Triumph. And the vibrations are so
minimal you will forget you're riding
a Triumph twin. These motors have
indeed come a long way.
With a 32.7-inch seat height, low
slung pegs and a nice, rangy wheel-
base of 56.9 inches, on the road the
Street Scrambler is delightfully unintimi-
dating to cruise around on, even with
the off-road focused Metzeler Tourance
tires and despite the claimed dry weight
of 454 pounds being somewhat on the
heavier side.
A further plus to those wanting
large-mile rides on the Triumph, the
Street Scrambler enjoys one of the
(Above) The finish
is excellent on
the Scrambler.
It's just a shame
the front brakes
aren't that good.
(Right) Despite
the off-road
biased tires,
the Scrambler
handles the black
stuff superbly.
(L-R) Easily one of the best looking
exhausts on the market today. Sounds
good, too, although you can get a bit
of unwanted heat. The new 900cc
Bonneville engine is a marvel. It's
incredibly smooth and relaxing to
experience. Comfort is unquestionable
with the Scrambler. The seat is excellent,
but if you don't like it, you can get a flat
seat in the Triumph catalog.