I genuinely like the way the triumph handles.
It feels confident in the turns, planted to the
road and reasonably agile. The 19-inch front
wheel size is a good choice for the Scrambler,
because it grips well on tarmac, allowing
for great feel in the turns while giving extra
stability and confidence for gravel work.
The commanding riding position with straight
high-ish bars and comfortable, sensible all-
round ergonomics definitely contribute to its
effortless handling and general competence.
A traditionally-styled speedo with an inserted
LCD screen shows the information clearly.
There are all the usual warning lights, plus
you can scroll through and select info on
fuel range, clock, trips, fuel consumption
and rpm. Our test machine had some extras
that gave the bike a lift in functionality and
looks. It came with an alloy bash-plate, pillion
seat, headlight guard, USB socket, levers,
crossbar pad and front mud guard/flap.
Overall the Triumph Street Scrambler is very
much fit for purpose. It does what its designed
to do exceptionally well and doesn’t pretend
to be anything it’s not. All the differing facets
that need to come together in unison to make
a bike great, have; it has balance! The power,
suspension, brakes and handling all complement
each other by having very good and matching
levels of performance (for an example of a
bike not in balance, imagine a 220hp Superbike
with a single small front drum brake and super
skinny hard compound tyres). In short the Street
Scrambler is great fun, practical, comfortable
and surprisingly capable. Well done Triumph.
KIWI RIDER 67