But it’s also far better than you might expect.įor 2019 Triumph updated the KYB suspension to give it a better ride quality and more agility, something that certainly shows up when you are getting a bit giddy, but what most riders will appreciate is the neutral and balanced feel you get when just cruising on it. And its retro style twin shocks and slightly budget tubular cradle frame, single disc and unadjustable forks don’t shout ‘handling aplomb’. Ultimately, of course, the Street Scrambler is no sports bike. Overall it handles more than sweetly enough for you to enjoy yourself in the bends. It also worth pointing out that it suits taller, slightly more experienced riders. And although it is slightly taller and roomier than its Street Twin roadster cousin, due mostly to its larger diameter 19-inch front wheel and slightly long-travel suspension (which means it will never deliver quite the same feeling of security), the Street Scrambler is still as easy as pie to ride. It’s slim and reasonably light which makes it easily manageable and unintimidating. Triumph always somehow manages to make really good handling road bikes and the Street Scrambler, albeit a slightly budget, novice-orientated, off-road-styled retro roadster, is no exception. Join Adam Child for a go on the Triumph Street Scrambler on the launch in Tenerife to find out what his verdict was. Watch: Triumph Street Scrambler video review We'd suggest the Triumph Owner's Motor Cycle Club is a good place to start. Once you've read this review and our owners' reviews, you may want to join an online club to meet likeminded folk. A few owners customise their bikes and if you like the sound of making something a bit unique out of yours, there are some amazing specials out there to get inspiration from. The Sandstorm edition was available from May and cost £9900 but just 775 units will be made worldwide.Īlthough not as popular as the cheaper Street Twin, the Street Scrambler is a really cool bike that makes for a wonderful retro urban adventure bike. On top of this, it gets a high-level mudguard, aluminium bash plate, rubber knee pads, headlight grille and a tail tidy. The limited-edition Sandstorm pays tribute to the original desert racing Triumph Scramblers of the 1960s with a special three-tone paintjob. And despite meeting Euro5 emissions regulations, the new version sacrifices none of its 64bhp peak power output. The entire Street Twin-based range got some subtle tweaks with a new saddle, sidepanel number board, aluminium headlight bracket, heel guards and throttle body finish. In April 2921, Triumph unveiled the Euro5 updated version of the Street Scrambler, including the above special edition, called the Sandstorm. Update for Euro5 in 2021, Sandstorm limited edition revealed With a new motor boasting more performance, uprated brakes and suspension and better electronics, not to mention a slightly sharper look, the 2019 Street Scrambler has all the right ingredients.Īlthough not as popular as the Street Twin, the Street Scrambler is a really cool bike that makes for a wonderful retro urban adventure bike. And for 2019 it received some significant updates. Not that you would necessarily know this to look at it. Not technically related to the first of the ‘Hinckley’ Scrambler models, which arrived in 2006 and were powered by the firm’s air-cooled Bonnie motor, the Street Scrambler was launched in 2017 and while designed in exactly the same mould as the Scrambler, it is powered by the water-cooled Street Twin motor and also has a stack of modern safety assists. Triumph like to play the heritage card and it is true, the Scrambler name can be traced back to the firm’s bikes of the 1960s, however the Street Scrambler is far more modern. Latest news: Triumph unveil Gold Line edition Street Scramblerīut is this a bad thing? Not really, if you are after a bike that looks cool, has a comfortable and upright trail bike stance and is about as easy-going as it gets, the Street Scrambler is for you.The Triumph Street Scrambler may carry a name associated with off-road riding, however this is far more an urban scrambler than a true off-road bike and while it can handle the odd gravel path thanks to its 19-inch front wheel, that’s about your limit.
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