Triumph SCRAMBLER 900 reviews

To a lake and spend a weekend fishing It has saddle bags and is a dream to ride it is fast and will be a dream to ride for a weekend trip to where ever you decide to go. I have become too old to ride it like I use to but if you dream of a fun bike and want a dream ride come by it and take it for a ride home. Oh don’t forget to buy it first .happy riding Mike McLeod Show less

I love this bike. I have not owned a bike since the early 1980's, so I was shopping for something ride for a couple years to get my skills back, then trade it for a nice cruiser. When I found this Triumph I knew it was the bike for me, and after about a week of riding it I don't want to let it go. Maybe I will tire of it, time will tell, but for now it is exactly what I want to be riding. Show less

Just got this bike and have only put a couple hundred miles on it, have loved every second. This is my fun on weekend and commuter bike. I'm tall and long legged with a 34" inseam and don't like the tucked or stretched out in front of you leg position of most bikes. This is the most comfortable bike under 500 lbs that I could find. That being said I couldn't be happier with the performance or dealer experience. This bike has a very tall first gear and moves down the road with some real pep. wasn't expecting it to be so quick with a rider my size on it. The only dislikes I have are ugly wind screen options and the turn signal doesn't self cancel. It's a keeper and even Harley riders like its looks. Show less

I love this bike so much that I gave up three other bikes to get it. When not riding it, I keep it in the living room. It does not have the handling or power of a sportbike, the comfort of a touring bike, or the (insert whatever you want here) of a cruiser. What it is, is a very good all around bike. You might even call it (should I dare say it) a standard. It is good at everything, not great at anything, except providing it's rider with the most fun that is possible to have on a street motorcycle. Its looks have a lot to do with that. If it were just another modern looking bike, it would be competent enough, but dull and boring, like pretty much every other bike out there. The looks of this bike simply blew me away. It's been a long time since I've seen a new motorcycle that actually looked like a motorcycle. I am constantly getting compliments on it; most people think it's a restored classic. I'm 50 years old, have had a zillion motorcycles, but I honestly believe this Triumph will be my last one. BTW, pictures do not do it justice. Go and look at it in the showroom. If you have any interest at all in a motorcycle of this type, I almost guarantee you will buy it. Way to go Triumph. It's been a long time coming, but it was definitely worth the wait. Show less

1 and 1/2 years of fun. Still going, turning heads and riding. Low upkeep. Just put new tires(original bridgestone trail wings) on although could have gone longer without them. 1500 mile round trip(hot springs) in 5 days this past summer. Seat is like a brick on long treks. Secret is to stop every 150 miles or so. Definite stress reducer. Now ride with bmoc twice a month. No problems with this bike and would recommend to all who would listen. Show less

This bike is awesome. I have ridden a Harley Electra Glide for a little over 4 years and 32k+ miles and never thought another bike would steal my riding time. This bike has. It has incredible acceleration with plenty of pull all the way through sixth gear. It corners great. I may need a Corbin seat (the Harley spoiled me). I rode it in driving rain, wind and fog and it handled better than anything I have driven on two or four wheels. It is a tad warm on hot days but I still have the Harley. Win-Win. Show less

This is my second bike, my first being a 1986 Honda VFR fixer upper. I researched for 2 years before I bought my 2005 Thruxton and I am not disappointed. I chose this bike over any other bike simply because it offered the very best combination of the features I wanted. Sure, there are faster, louder, meaner, more agile bikes out there, but most bikes that excel in one category fall way short in the others. The Thruxton actually manages to put it all together quite successfully. Want power? Plenty of acceleration here for me. Something that looks good? In my opinion, no bike looks sweeter than a classic (or classic-looking) Triumph (I'll admit the Ducatis are pretty sexy looking too). Want a mean sound? You've got a variety of non-EPA approved aftermarket pipes available. Got twisties? This bike is not bad at all. Reliability? So far, everything is rock solid (no leaks, no repairs, no problems of any kind). How about something intangible? Triumph is the oldest motorcycle marque still in production (yeah, even older than Harley) and what an illustrious history it has had over (most of) its 100+ years. Put it all together and the Thruxton is a bike you will enjoy riding, looking at, and talking about for a long, long time. The only shortfall I can come up with is maybe comfort. The sitting position is more aggressive than a cruiser's or even Triumph's own Bonneville, and your wrists can take a while to get used to it. Also, the gas tank is smallish (about 3 gallons), so this would not be my first choice for a touring bike (but people still use it for that). But bottom line, I could't be happier (Oh, mine is racing yellow with checkered stripes, gorgeous). Show less

The bike is great, everyone seems to love the Scrambler, even me. It does lack stopping power and I would recomend the EBC double H copper pad. Also the tires are horrible on a wet country road, the oiled blacktop and knobbies just don't agree. Aside from poor brake pads and tires, the bike runs and rides great. 200 mile trips, just hopping around town, or going cow tipping, this bike can handle it all. Pipes are too quiet and will have to go, performance is good for a stock bike, really pleased. Show less

After riding a HD XL 1200R for 9,600 miles, I decided I wanted something more maneuverable. I test rode the 06 Thruxton for about an hour. I fell in love with it the first 15 minutes. It maneuvers excellently with great lean capacity. I've taken it to 90 miles per hour (don't do it-it's stupid to go so fast) and the stability is great. But I want to emphasize again that the maneuverability is wonderful in corners, weaving roads, or tight spots. It took me about 3 weeks to truly enjoy the riding position. My wrists, forearms, neck and shoulders were sore at first. But soon the discomfort disappeared. And although I have a very bad lower back, the lean position is great. The low-back pressure I experienced in an upright riding position is greatly minimized in a leaning position. I can ride for about 3 hours before needing a brief break. Show less

I purchased my 04 Thruxton as soon as it got to the dealer. I fell in love with the look and the retro style immediately. Comfort is the biggest problem with bike, riding it for more than an hour is a ball breaker and puts a heavy strain on the lower back. It developed an oil leak after the first year wich was fixed by the dealer. Having said that I get lots of positive comments from HD owners and you are the coolest thing on the road. Show less