Our final ride and thoughts on the Street Scrambler, this bike would make a fab A2 compliant first bike, A Commuter every day bike or if you wanted that second bike in the garage, a classic bike then you cant go wrong here, this thing is awesome. Thanks for tuning in and much appreciated 🙏👍

You lost me at “don’t take this off road”. Respectfully I think this bike is great for some dirt tracks. And the 50/50 tires have performed admirably. Agree on most everything else though. It’s a great all rounder.

The extra precious metals needed for the Euro 5 cat made Triumph drop the included rack and knee pads of the previous model to keep the price the same. The plastic sump guard is just a styling exercise to cover the odd-looking gap under the engine where the cat goes on Bonnevilles with normal low exhausts. It really is a fun bike, and puts a grin on my face every time I take it out. I've never had a bike with cruise control so I don't miss that. The exhaust can get a bit hot when sat in traffic in summer, but this is only likely to bother shorter riders who don't have sufficient leg length to leave a gap when putting their feet down. The tyres are good and sticky in warmer weather, and feel perfectly planted even when the pegs are scraping (not something I'd be doing in winter!) The engine is an absolute peach with a gorgeous soundtrack. I agree about the old-school headlamp - it suits the bike and it casts a good beam at night. I got the Sandstorm edition which has a few extra bits including the metal sump guard, then added the engine dresser bars (I guess we don't call them 'crash' bars nowadays?) and heated grips. Glad you enjoyed your time with it.

@MOTOUK1

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick, great to hear from an owner! 👍 good to hear re the tyres as it was near freezing when they let go, but once warmed up had no issues. Agree re the engine one of my favourites motors. Thanks again for tuning in 🙏

I bought one new in Summer 2020 and got on OK with the tyres until the cold wet roads of Winter arrived and I had a few "moments". I changed them for Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR's, the same dual sport genre as the Metzelers but I was much happier with them. I've done a couple of VERY mild green lanes but I also have a dirt bike and the SS was bought primarily with road use in mind and it's great for that. At 6'3" and 110kg's I also found the suspension a bit harsh but can be massively improved with progressive fork springs. Unfortunately it was nicked in November last year and subsequently written off but I went straight out and bought another one which is in the Goldline colours. I would also have liked tubeless tyres but it's no big deal really. I also fitted 4mm HD tubes on the old bike for a bit more resilience to punctures and I'll be doing the same with this one at the first tyre change. The bike is really easy to work on, I serviced the bike just before it was nicked, reshimming the valves etc and it's childsplay for a competent DIY mechanic. 👍

@MOTOUK1

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear your comments and experience Phil, except for having a bike stolen:( they are a great bike like you say easy to work on and a classic timeless bike. Thanks for sharing 🙏👍

@midi510

2 жыл бұрын

Any interest in giving a quick comparison between the two tires (tyres)?

Thanks man! Great review

@MOTOUK1

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome 🙏

Hi mate. Wallings ice cream looked quiet.I haven't been out much with the weather. Great video.

@MOTOUK1

2 жыл бұрын

Yes not sure it was open being in between Christmas 😆 thanks Adrian 👍

I'm with you on the cruise control. They should do that and it's getting to the point where people expect it, lovely bike though for sure. Good video 👍

@MOTOUK1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 wish the weather would brighten up 🤣

@daveo9844

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. I’m ready to buy one but won’t until CC becomes available 🍻

thank you for the ergonomics part please do not disregard in other videos as well

@MOTOUK1

2 жыл бұрын

Ok will do 👌

Those tires are billed as 85/15, which I think is about right, because they're only good on packed dirt roads.

@MOTOUK1

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds good, how many take these off road anyway 👌 thanks for tuning in 🙏

If you want all the toys get the 1200 scrambler. I like my 2006 scrambler because it's simple. No toys to go wrong and keeps the price down. Hell, its even got carbs!

@MOTOUK1

2 жыл бұрын

Agree sometimes just keeping it simple is best, love all triumphs 👌

It really is no bother living without cruise I have it on my car and hardly ever use it but horses for courses I guess .Nice bike and as you say would make a great second bike I would have one in my garage for sure although having said that the new 660 adventure is floating my boat a bit : )

@MOTOUK1

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I think your right re cruise 🤣 I do use in the north west for motorways as we don’t have traffic if heading north to lakes or Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and agree the tiger 660 I think as not ridden yet will be a big hit

What about the exhaust does it heat up and do you feel the heat coming through while riding in the traffic if you pants touch it do you get anything like that ?

@MOTOUK1

2 жыл бұрын

In the U.K. the air temp really is not hot enough and while I had the bike had no issues. The main heat I believe comes from the cat converter and I believe you can delete that making more straight through pipe and then the exhaust runs cooler, so if your in warmer climate that may help.

What is more comfy, this or t100? What would be the best for local small trips in Canada and not so much in the city. I'm 6'1 btw

@MOTOUK1

2 жыл бұрын

I would say the T100 for your height Jean 👍

You said, "You would just buy a smaller cc motorcycle" for off-road. That isn't necessarily true. What if the off-road trails are a long street ride away, and you want the street portion of the adventure to be enjoyable also? A scrambler might be just the ticket for that.

@MOTOUK1

2 жыл бұрын

Hi tecdive, was only saying why take a 200 kilo bike off road when a smaller lighter machine would be better suited for off road but depends what sort of level off road I guess. Great bike though really like it

Hi i see you using a insta360 one r camera can you help me with connection the camera to the phone. I try so many time and not connect to phone. Thanks

@MOTOUK1

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, down load the insta app, then when you want to connect just turn camera on, then open wifi on phone or tablet and connect to your insta camera. Then open the app and go to camera roll and you can see and edit your footage there. Hope that helps 👍 have a good new year 🎉

Hi m8 I’m thinking of buying one of these .not sure about the seat size for a pillon .not saying her in doors as got a big arse .but can you change the seat for the longer seat.good info on the big m8

@MOTOUK1

Жыл бұрын

Good question, I’m not sure if triumph or others do a larger seat.

@odinswolf1969

4 ай бұрын

Yes there are a couple of longer seat options

@jimfield3023

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply .i decided to go for a speed twin 1200 in the end after all that

No entiendo porque sería para los que comienzan o cómo segunda moto si es tan buena cómo dices en el review

@MOTOUK1

11 ай бұрын

Would make a great every day bike, its just my opinion for me. Everyone is different, for me i want a daily bike for the local roads and another bike for touring and distant trips.

If you could only have one 2022 bonneville, which one would you pick to own???

@MOTOUK1

2 жыл бұрын

Ooh that’s a tough one, can I come back to you end of June as the T100 Goldline and Street Scrambler Goldline are coming 😂 I love many triumphs 😂

@thomaswhite160

2 жыл бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 I’m 6’3” Wondering which bike is ideal for a commuter.

@MOTOUK1

2 жыл бұрын

T100 better, also less heat in traffic as the high exhaust on scrambler 👍

@aintnothinbutdablues

Жыл бұрын

No doubt: Street (speed) Twin 900. The most balanced one!

So after riding this which would you choose, this or the t100

@MOTOUK1

2 жыл бұрын

For me the Street Twin or t100 as I’m not keen on the high level exhaust’s Cracking bike though

@julianperry5141

2 жыл бұрын

@@MOTOUK1 it gets so many good reviews, and I love the way it looks from certain angles, but I cant help thinking those exhausts may wear a little with me after a hot NZ summer. The t100 may be a safer bet...still tempted tough. Hard to get test rides here, bikes are sold before they hit the shop floor at the moment. Again another great review, informative and impartial. Keep up the good work

@postflight482

2 жыл бұрын

@@julianperry5141 evening Julian, I had similar concerns but bought one in 17, to this day it’s the one bike I can’t help but sit and admire. Have ridden in humid DC traffic and several US mid-Atlantic summers, never any issue with heat. I did find I’m limited to bag choices but found a nice faux leather/tweed one-sided model from Shad.

@julianperry5141

2 жыл бұрын

@@postflight482 I'm picking that some Krieger dry bags would strap to the optional carrier?

@postflight482

2 жыл бұрын

@@julianperry5141 sorry Julian, I couldn’t answer with any degree of certainty. The mounting rack that came with the Shad used the existing frame mounting points and is rock solid. While it’s designed for use with that specific bag I would imagine any steel trellis you bolt on there would be quite stable.

Street scrambler or 1200XE?

@MOTOUK1

2 жыл бұрын

Mmm for me the XE 😁👍

They are 90/10 tyre so are very 90% street focussed 🤷‍♂️

@MOTOUK1

2 жыл бұрын

More like 70/30 depending who you speak to. Either way they are only good on light gravel and would prefer more a road tyre as that’s where the bikes like these will run 99% of the time

Great bike. Just a shame it runs on tubed tyres. A major drawback on a road bike. It would stop me buying this. But I'd rather have a 1200 XE.

@MOTOUK1

2 жыл бұрын

agree its a shame, i prefer the XE too

Funny, I test rode the bike and went for a Ducati scrambler nightshift. I found the dash, brakes, and power, handlebars disappointing.

@Bowiestyle

2 жыл бұрын

I was looking for a nightshift and Triumph too. So you prefer Ducati over a Triumph?

@nickfifield1

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bowiestyle yes .

@Bowiestyle

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickfifield1 Thank you