I got stuck in gridlock right after I picked this bike up from the Triumph showroom on Ortigas Avenue, and boy did those exhaust pipes get real hot real quick. The biggest gripe I have with this bike, however, has to be that exhaust placement I previously noted. I could easily hard-brake without any worries and doubts, especially with ABS equipped in the front wheel. The Brembo brake caliper with the 310mm floating disc up front paired with the 255mm disc with a Nissin caliper at the rear also handle stopping power well. Once you get a hang of the bike, you’ll be able to lean it comfortably through tight corners. As I mentioned earlier, this is more of a trail-oriented bike, but it can also hold its own through long, winding roads. Circling back to the pillion-seat issue, the uncomfortable seat makes the suspension feel even stiffer than it should for the backride.Īll that being said, it’s still impressive how agile the Street Scrambler 900 is. Well, at least that’s what riders might say. The suspension setup isn’t bad, but it’s nothing to rave about either. That also makes it a breeze to maneuver in traffic even without me flat-footing it. It’s still 223kg, mind you, but the balanced weight distribution makes it feel lighter than it is. I had an easier time pushing this bike around the dealership parking lot than the smaller 400cc bike I originally had with me. You could say it’s a bit thirsty, but at least you’ll still get a few hundred kilometers of range when you fill up the bike’s 12-liter fuel tank.įor a 900cc motorcycle, the Scrambler is surprisingly light on its feet. In terms of fuel consumption, I got around 19-20km/L, which is what I expected given the displacement. That type of power delivery plus the dedicated off-road ride mode? I reckon it’ll be a joy to take to the trails-unfortunately, it wasn’t something I could do given the time I had with the bike. What this bike wants to do is to wear chunky tires and get down and dirty. In any case, speed isn’t really what the Scrambler is all about. Personally, I don’t really need that kind of oomph, but it’s just that some riders may want or at least look for more power in a large-displacement power unit such as this. It’ll still cruise north of 100kph with ease, but acceleration will start to slow down noticeably. Beyond it, however, the engine starts to feel a bit sluggish. With the fifth gear engaged, it’ll cruise between 90-100kph at right around 3,500rpm, which is impressive. The low-end torque gives you powerful acceleration, and hitting highway speeds from a standstill is no sweat. The engine’s performance is arguably more than enough by my standards, but I reckon other riders may have some complaints about it. The exhaust note is just right as well-enough for other road users to hear you coming, but probably not enough to wake up the neighbors during cold starts in the morning. The engine has a nice, thumping sound to it. This is a setup that the Scrambler shares with the Bonneville T100. Powering the Street Scrambler 900 is a 900cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that generates 64.1hp at 7,250rpm and 80Nm of torque at 3,250rpm and is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. While the listed 790mm may seem a bit high for some riders-my 5’5” self was far from flat-footing it myself-the bike’s slender frame makes it easy to sit on. But if you usually have a backride like I do, then good luck with that.Īs for the seat height, it wasn’t really an issue here. If you’re always going to ride solo, then no problem. The pillion seat here just seems like an afterthought, and it’s one of my biggest complaints about the bike. While it can be a bit of a problem for the rider and the pillion-more on that later-it does work well for the scrambler-type look. It’s placed a bit high, and it’s really hard to miss. ![]() Overall, the bike still has a good mix of colors, especially with the silver and chrome highlights on the bike’s otherwise blacked-out bottom end.Īrguably what’s most noticeable about the design here is the placement of the exhaust. I believe Triumph may have dropped said stripes on the new Scrambler 900, though, but the solid color option stays. The long fuel tank with the Matte Khaki colorway looks dashing, especially with the two stripes. I particularly like the triangular frame on which the headlight is mounted-it adds a nice accent and gives more bulk to the front clip. Really good.Ī round headlamp and a single round cluster keep the front end looking clean and retro. Triumph’s classic bikes have always been quite the lookers, and the Scrambler is no different.
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