Saved up and bought the Sandstorm edition as my first bike back in October. Absolutely love it.

Having owned the 21 plate version of this for the past few months i can honestly say it's a great bike, looks amazing, sounds amazing and rides really well for the type of bike it is. Everywhere I go people can't help but look and talk about it, its great fun I honestly can't see me getting rid of it. Has so much accessorising potential also to make it more unique to you. Edit: having ridden it in the 40 degrees we just had I can confirm the exhaust on your leg is no problem whatsoever, its just warm but not unbearable.

Brilliant video editing and top-notch sound. Will definitely be saving my pennies to get my hand on one of these great all-rounder motorcycles from the legendary Triumph company!

I have a Speedmaster that I absolutely love, and I think the 900cc scrambler is going to have to be my next bike. Nice versatility and a bit more subdued on power.

Such a pretty bike. Can't decide between this bike and the 12OO XC. I'm 6 feet flat 200 lbs.

I got the Sandstorm version last year. Absolutely love this bike! It has a massive grin factor and the low down torque is intoxicating. I traded in my Thruxton R for this as I'm 61 now and my back couldn't handle the Thruxton for much more than an hour at a time. I've ridden the Scrambler for long days with no comfort problems at all. The seat is long enough to move back and forth to keep things comfy. Within legal speeds this is a fantastic bike, and on the twisties I've surprised a few sportsbikes with just how well this can hustle. Looks-wise, for me, the Street Scrambler is the epitome of Triumph cool. My main gripes are: Rear suspension is harsh on uneven roads. You really feel the bumps. Rear tyre tread pattern - when you get to the edge of the tyre the gaps between the tread blocks get bigger and you can feel the back end drifting out. I know it's not a sports bike but it does handle well and better tyres should fix this. Triumph didn't put threaded holes for paddock stand bobbins on the swinging arm. I didn't want a centre stand so went with a TEC bobbin spindle that goes through the rear axle. I'm looking at changing the rear shocks, front cartridges and the tyres. I figure I''ll be keeping this one for a few years so it's worth throwing a bit of cash at to get it just right.

@user-fv1576

3 ай бұрын

Which shocks ?

@rickparkinmoto

3 ай бұрын

@@user-fv1576 I ended up getting the Triumph/FOX shocks. The difference was night and day, but if your budget is limited, then Hagon or Nitron or YSS will give a massive improvement over standard. Basically any well-known name shocks will transform the handling. Once I'd changed the rear shocks I found I didn't need to change the fork cartridges - the standard ones are fine once the rear is sorted. The final improvement for handling was the tyres. I found the Metzelers to be quite vague and the worst tramlining tyres I've ever had. As I only ever ride on the road (with the occasional light gravel track) I went for the more road-focussed Dunlop Trailmax Meridian, which offer fantastic grip and stability everywhere, and are incredibly sure-footed in the wet. These won't be for everyone, as many will want a more scrambler look, in which case the Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR might be better, as they also have a fantastic reputation (plenty of reviews on KZread). I did a de-cat by installing a Free Spirits H-Pipe which made a considerable improvement to the initial acceleration pickup, and made the exhaust note even fruitier without being obnoxious. The de-cat completely eliminates heat issues near your leg in summer too.

Hi matey 👍 it's mark i really love the triumph motorcycles update ones and the classic look style motorcycles with a modern twist to them. And i just love that triumph Scrabble very nice i want one 👍👍 thanks from mark keep the KZread videos coming out on motorcycle's please 👍👍

Another fantastic review, thanks Dan!

Great stuff as always, Great looking bike!!!

i almost got this but bought the T120 instead purely because i carry a pillion quite often. if i was going solo all the time this would be my bike.

Bought one last year and loving it. Versatile and very easy to ride. But you’re right about the seat, I can last 90 min max before needing a decent break.

@broadbiker

2 жыл бұрын

@Random British Guy Absolutely. It’s my second bike after passing my test a few years ago. It’s very confidence inspiring. Great first bike choice. It’s essentially a Street Twin with different styling.

Very nice bike good review I to would make a few changes if I had one but on the whole it's a good one prefer the black or the green 👍

Always!!!! great video"s. thanks

Regret selling my T120, ( didn’t really need a 1200 cc bike anymore) this may be my next bike. I’m 63, and just do short rides around town, and the back roads through the mountains.

Thanks for such a great review. You have my sub. I’ve got a test ride on one of these booked for next week. I have two questions. Do you think this would be a good first bike or would it be too powerful? I passed my test last month and it’s time to sell the YBR 125. Also I’m only 5’6 so would this be ok? Thanks

Thanks Dan. This isn't the first bike I'd think of for on (or off road) but now I've watched you riding one I think that a test ride may be in the running. :>)

Owned this model for 2 years and regret selling it ...fantastic bike that IMO is the best of the Bonneville variants , much better than the sum of its parts .

I have a Scrambler 1200 XC and want something smaller for short travels. I look at Ducati Scrambler, BMW RnineT and this bike. Im a big fan from triumph would you go with triumph anyway or do you think the other bikes are better options. The Ducati is smaller and lighter and the BMW has more power and the triumph looks nice like the big sister the scrambler 1200 XC/XE. Or maybe a Street Twin would also make or a Bonneville 100T/120T but im a big fan from this exhaust.

I love how you "haha ho~~~~" TBH this help me to make my devision to finally buy it. Thank you.

Thank you Dan for your video, the wife and I have been looking at the Scrambler as a second bike to go with our tiger 900 rally plus. It would mainly for my wife so I think we will be taking a trip to blade and have a look at one. It's the weight that puts me off as my wife is 5,5 in hight so that could be a problem. Thanks Dan keep up the brilliant videos 👍

@Englishbikerdan

2 жыл бұрын

Fair enough and thanks for watching, it's also excellent two up. My lady loved being on the back.

@timizod8966

2 жыл бұрын

OK thank you Dan, that's good we will have a look at one 👍

Does the exhaust heat up while riding in city ? I am in india and here the climate is tropical so what do you think about the heat at the exhaust where your leg does touch the exhaust pipe

Brakes good enough ? Any luggage suggestions that work with a pinion ?

This looks lovely

hi Dan what navigation app you using,

Would be nice if this bike had the 900 tigers suspension!

I wouldn't take this off road. It's just stunning.

I have the 2019 and love it. I’ve got used to the seat and my son and I even toured on it. Only problems I found were the lack of a sixth gear and a bit of vibration when over 120kph. Great review!

@karsteng1809

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, is the 6th really missing? Needed for longer runs at constant 65+ mph - to keep the revs down? Most bikes with a practical top speed below 100 mph to me the 6th is only for lowering the revs. For any backroad pratical is using 2nd to 5th gear. The 5th is usualy also sufficient if you want very good milage and low rpms - but still be able to have some acceleration when need. Beside - any more insides about this bike from your practial use? I know its a different league and price point, but I am undeceided between a) Street Scrambler and b) Yamaha XSR700. (and if A - if the Scrambler is right, or if I should instead go for T100, T120 or Speed Twin. Only the Street Twin is not an option, as thats seat hight is way too low for me).

@andrewerrington1977

2 жыл бұрын

@@karsteng1809 Hi, I just find myself wanting to change up from 5th, so I guess it is a rev thing. I suppose it is not meant to be a highway cruiser, so fair enough. On the gravel roads in Western Cape it holds its own in off road mode, but I wouldn’t take it on anything too complex. I don’t know that Yamaha, but my son has the T120 which is a great all rounder for road use/commuting. Plenty of power, good fuel consumption, great handling and had has cruise control I think. Beautiful looking like all the Bonnevilles.

@Tony21TT

2 жыл бұрын

I know exactly what you mean.I have a 2013 bonnie and I absolutely love it but I always want to shift six gear also.I had many different bikes but the Bonnie is something special….cheers from Belgium

Looks n sound's 👌

Won't legs get heated as exhaust is upwards

I run my for 2-4 houre tours no problem. Seat is roomy to move arround 👍

How many liters of gasoline does it burn per 100 kilometers? Also, how many kilometers can it go on 1 liter of gasoline?

Great channel pal what is the map app you use please ?

@Englishbikerdan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Calimoto app.

how tall are you?

how is it comparely to Ducati

Give me one of these and a Tiger 900 and l would be a happy happy boy!

80nm at 3250 nice 👌🏻

Nice Sound 👍 Can you clarify Dan, is it a Street Scrambler, or is it not now a 'Scrambler 900! and you mentioned RPM at one point, but yet there's no tacho! 🤔 great vids 👍

@MotoGoato

2 жыл бұрын

Triumph have very recently renamed it ... it is now officially the Scrambler 900

@Englishbikerdan

2 жыл бұрын

It's one and the same, bar a name change. Electric tacho on the little LCD part. I much prefer proper rev counter though.

I do like the Bonnies, they all seem to be really good bikes. If I was thinking of getting the Scrambler, I'd buy the Street Twin. I don't care about spoked wheels and the high up pipes on the Scrambler would be a pain if I ever decided to to away for a day or 2. Speed Twin would be my ideal choice, just for the extra poke. I've been meaning to have a test ride for ages.

@user-rf9me7xm1w

2 жыл бұрын

High Clive, before you take the plunge, read Stuart Fillingham’s comments referring to the gearbox problems with the water cooled Triumph’s and the response he had from Triumph’s service dept. Also, I owned an early version of the street twin and endured many electrical problems caused by the well documented wiring loom fault. The throttle response was also very snatchy and I had to fit spacers to rectify that. The stock tyres were awful and tramlined at the smallest of road imperfections. If these problems are now addressed, then the speed twin 900 should be a reasonable bike but I found it rather heavy. I downsized to a smaller, lighter Japanese bike and couldn’t be happier.

Why does this have just 5 gears?

What jacket are you wearing in this video please?

@Englishbikerdan

3 ай бұрын

Merlinbikegear Chigwell Utility in Olive green.

Cool

hi , did you tried it with a pillion? Is he/she confortable? thanks

@Englishbikerdan

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, so my lady got on the back and we went for a really long ride. About 3 hours. She was totally comfortable and the bike felt like it was just me on it. All in all, an excellent pillion experience.

@clemens974

9 ай бұрын

thank you ! Any complains about the high temperatures at the right leg?@@Englishbikerdan

👍

Small correction, is not USD forks but Right Side Up Forks.

@Englishbikerdan

2 жыл бұрын

I never said they were USD, I said telescopic forks.

@karsteng1809

2 жыл бұрын

@@Englishbikerdan Oh - then it must be something with my ears :) .... Check playtime 13:14 ... sorry for beeing a little over correct pedantic, but you called for :). kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z2ee2KWho6-bg9Y.html

@simonelomax7465

2 жыл бұрын

EnglishBikerDan. You actually said “telescopic upside down forks “. I would take Karsten G’s correction with a thank you, it was only a slip of the tongue.

@specialized500

2 жыл бұрын

@@simonelomax7465 did he ?

@Englishbikerdan

2 жыл бұрын

@@simonelomax7465 Can you tell me the timestamp? I'm struggling to find where I said that.

Ok Dan, Scrambler or T100?

@Englishbikerdan

5 ай бұрын

Scrambler! 👌

I just wish it had a 6th gear

Forks aren’t upside down……what are you talking about?

@Englishbikerdan

2 жыл бұрын

Where do I say this? I watched the first 5 mins and I clearly state telescopic forks, twice in fact. So if I say upside down later it's a slip of the tongue. It happens sometimes when talking for 40 mins about a bike believe it or not!

Can you quote mpg not metric please. We're in Blighty 🇬🇧👍

@Englishbikerdan

2 жыл бұрын

If I had the figures to hand I would have.

It's a shame this doesn't have cross-spoke wheels. I wouldn't ride at speed on tubed tyres. Nice bike, though.

@graemelake8419

2 жыл бұрын

64 Bhp, fast?

@user-sw2lv3zp6o

2 жыл бұрын

@@graemelake8419 If the torque kicks in low, fast enough.

@danielkerr4100

10 ай бұрын

Why not on tubed? Makes no difference, have ridden tubbed and tubless at speeds literally no difference lol

@user-sw2lv3zp6o

10 ай бұрын

@@danielkerr4100 Have you ever had a puncture at speed on tubed tyres? Anyway, it turns out that this bike runs on tubeless.

It's a great bike, but for the equipment level and basic suspension, it's a bit expensive! And boring colours. Nice review, looks like you had fun.oh and that bloody front mudguard stolen from the street twin doesn't fit the wheel, it looks shit.

@Englishbikerdan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my video Ray. Cheers. 👍

it don't make at least100nm its not worth my consideration. The HP is abysmal for a 900cc PT. I'm a big guy ay 118kgs and need that torque. The best mixture hp/nm I've found is the BMW R1200/1250 and I'm sticking with it.

@Englishbikerdan

2 жыл бұрын

I mean, that's one way to miss out on some wicked bikes. As I always say, stop obsessing over spec sheets and ride the thing. You'll find some very fun bikes.

@777geeman

2 жыл бұрын

@@Englishbikerdan wicked how? There is imho nothing special about this bike and im quite sure with or without specs. i had a sv650x that would beat this fun bike. Ohhhhh i own a Triumph,so what..

@Englishbikerdan

2 жыл бұрын

@@777geeman An SV650 doesn't have 100nm. So you're telling porkies now aren't you!? It was FUN. People seem to think you need loads of power for that to happen and you just don't.

@777geeman

2 жыл бұрын

I never said it did. i had a sv650x as re-entry back to riding after some 30yrs. My current ride and nearly everyone since has 100nm. I think my GSX 96 nm My current ride has has 125nm. R1200R. So don't be accusing someone lying just because they don't agree. Yes i could ride this Triumph and have some joy but having tasted otherwise I'm not likely to. Agree to disagree i suppose

@Englishbikerdan

2 жыл бұрын

@@777geeman You said "if it don't make 100nm it ain't worth my consideration". Then you say you're riding an SV. Conflicting info no? Dude chill, I really don't care what you ride. 😂

eeh..dont like how the exhaust looks

@Englishbikerdan

Жыл бұрын

Maybe it doesn't like how you look? 🤔😉😁

Ahh com on Dan! MPG please! Bad enough torque is measured in nmts! Good wok tho, pal.

@Englishbikerdan

2 жыл бұрын

You could probably work it out from the thingies per kilometre. I'm too drunk now. 😂

Ah yes, the marketers at work: find a catchy phrase. It may be meaningless, but if it helps with sales... Scrambling has never taken place on the street. It never will be.

@Englishbikerdan

2 жыл бұрын

They've changed the name, now it's the Scrambler 900. However, I get the point of the bike, it's Street and Scrambler.

You sound like RCE

@Englishbikerdan

Жыл бұрын

Who's RCE?

Too expansive for what it offers.