![]() The only time the XE bottomed out was on the Motocross track when jumping and landing on flat ground from a height of several feet. The Triumph’s suspension has a more composed feel than the L2 as well. 7 inches more suspension travel than the L2 in the rear. Only the Honda Africa Twin L2 bests the XE’s suspension travel numbers in the ADV category with 9.9 inches in the front. Dive and squat were hardly noticed under acceleration and braking, which was a surprise for a bike with 9.8 inches of suspension travel. The suspension utilizes progressive springs for a plush feel over the small stuff, yet it’s got plenty of spring to hold up the suspension through bigger bumps. Starting out on the XE model, it has a very stable feel and it’s able to cut through the chop without getting unsettled. Recent rains made for slightly muddy conditions but traction was good and no dust. We spent the day sessioning everything from dirt track, to motocross, with a few loops on dirt roads exploring the surrounding countryside. Our first day in Portugal, we started our ride at a local off-road park. Even the custom configurable “Rider” mode won’t allow you to turn ABS off, which was a disappointment. Rear ABS is disabled in “Off-Road” mode, and both front and rear are disabled in “Off-Road Pro” mode, but you can’t disable ABS in any of the other modes. One thing that’s not so great for 2019 is that you can no longer disable ABS universally (due to liability concerns) across all rider modes. On the XE, you also get an IMU that constantly measures acceleration, yaw, roll and pitch to determine more precise levels of TC and ABS – a great confidence boost on the slick, wet roads of Portugal. With the XE’s Off-Road Pro, you get traction control and ABS completely off for high-performance riding in the dirt. Sport gives you snappy throttle response and a little less TC, while Off-Road mode is optimized for smooth throttle inputs, allowing a little rear wheel spin, and rear ABS is disabled. Rain takes the power delivery down a notch and increases TC/ABS intervention. Road mode is your average rider mode for the daily commute and cruising with a smooth fuel map and standard TC. Six Ride Modes are available: Sport, Rain, Road, Rider, Off-Road, and Off-Road Pro (XE only). ![]() Triumph is also working on adding in a few months Google Maps Turn-by-Turn navigation and GoPro integration to the display. And with a few intuitive clicks of the thumb controls, you can switch ride modes, turn off traction control universally, cycle through High/Low/DRL lighting, adjust heated grips (XE only), or activate cruise control. ![]() The TFT also works great in direct sunlight. It has all the same gizmos as the Tiger 1200 but they’ve managed to fit it all into a much smaller display that doesn’t detract from its classic appearance. The TFT and thumb controls are easy to get acquainted with if you are already familiar with Triumph’s Tiger line. This minimalistic TFT display handles everything from rider modes to cruise control, even turn-by-turn navigation and remote control of your GoPro. And with the traction control on, you’ve got an extra safety net. Luckily, the motor is very tractable so you don’t have to worry too much about spinning the tire unintentionally on most surfaces. ![]() Fueling is very refined but the initial burst of torque does take some getting used to. The 1200cc parallel twin with 270° crank sounds almost harley-esque at certain RPMs. Footpegs are wide and grippy with the rubbers removed, although the airbox on the left side and the exhaust pipes on the right bow your legs out more than usual and gives the bike a wide feel.įiring up the motor, the Scrambler 1200 makes an ear-pleasing sound at idle. The XC handlebars feel about right for an off-road bike, with the XE putting the bars higher and wider for a more commanding off-road position. Riding at slower speeds, the weight and bulk of the bike is noticeable but it does carry the mass low.Īs far as the ergos, the long, flat, cushy seat makes it easy to slide forward or back to adjust your position on the seat. Although at around 450 pounds dry, it weighs less than most 1200cc ADV Bikes. Seat heights are on the high side at 33.1 inches for the XC and 34.2 inches for the XE. ![]() The fit and finish are also top notch with alluring paint schemes, a variety of brushed aluminum parts, a rib-stitched bench seat, and beautifully-curved exhaust pipes. Triumph has done an impressive job of being minimalistic and hiding technology so that the Scrambler 1200 retains a vintage look. Whichever flavor you pick, both models tastefully blend modern tech with classic styling in a way that you might not even notice at first glance. The Scrambler 1200 gets Daytime Running Light, Low Beam and High Beam settings on its LED headlight. ![]()
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