Fortunately, the sun came out and we enjoyed this beautiful sunset.īased on the Jett Tuning dyno results in our Rider Test of the identically-powered 2016 Street Twin, the increase should translate to 62 peak horsepower arriving close to the higher 7,500-rpm redline, with peak torque unchanged at 57 lb-ft at 3,200 rpm. Our first ride aboard the new Street Scrambler took place in beautiful Portugal…where it promptly rained, allowing us a chance to test the new Rain ride mode. The difference is noticeable, with more bite up front and better lever feel, increasing confidence when riding aggressively or in the rain. Performance from the single 310mm-disc front brake has been improved, with an opposed 4-piston Brembo caliper replacing the old 2-piston Nissin unit a floating 2-piston Nissin still squeezes the 255mm rear disc. A 4-piston fixed Brembo caliper improves upon the old 2-piston Nissin, offering better performance as well as lever feel and feedback. The rear is still rather harsh, so if it were mine, I’d invest in lighter springs up front and a set of Triumph’s accessory Fox shocks for the back.
Rear suspension, with 4.7 inches of travel and adjustable for preload only, is unchanged.Īt 135 pounds, I weigh less than the “average” rider for whom most bikes this size are sprung, but I could still detect an improvement in rebound damping up front that made for a slightly more plush ride. Although its new 41mm KYB cartridge fork has the same 120mm (4.7 inches) of travel as before, it has a wider stance and feels just a tad beefier, though not intrusively so. With its wide handlebar and footpegs mounted below and a bit forward of the 31.1-inch seat to aid in standing, I found the Street Scrambler fit my 5-foot, 9-inch frame well.
Read our 2017 Triumph Street Scrambler first ride reviewĪs its name suggests, the Street Scrambler is primarily a road-going machine (those looking for more than just light off-roading adventures should give the all-new Scrambler 1200 a hard look), and after riding it and its Street Twin sibling (which received similar changes this year) back-to-back at the press launch in Portugal, the Street Scrambler’s upright, commanding riding position proved to be well-suited to navigating the urban jungle. With less weight, more power and a slightly modernized look, it has proven to be a popular choice in Triumph’s modern classic line, and for 2019 it has received a refresh that includes a bump in mid-range power, a new cartridge-style fork and a Brembo front brake.
Triumph’s 2017 Street Scrambler, powered by the 900cc “high-torque” parallel twin used in the Street Twin, rolled into the gap left by the departure of the previous generation Scrambler two years ago. The lion’s share of the Street Scrambler’s power bump is in the mid-to-high-end, making highway passes easier and reducing the need to downshift in corners.
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