2011 Triumph Scrambler
- Classic 60s off-road styling in modern engineered
package
- 865cc parallel-twin tuned for torque and engine
character
- Wide range of accessories available to personalise
Scrambler to rider’s individual taste
- Two-year unlimited mileage warranty as standard
Taking its cues from the stripped down desert sleds
of the 1960s, the Scrambler reprises Triumph’s
rich heritage in off-road competition in a modern
road-biased package.
Back in the day, competitors would take their Triumph
twins, strip them down and fit dirt tyres and
suspension, not to mention high level exhausts, and
head out on the rough terrain. These Triumphs
were hugely competitive in enduro competition and
famously ridden by Hollywood star Steve
McQueen in the 1964 International Six Day Trial (ISDT)
in the former East Germany.
The Scrambler takes its inspiration from those ISDT
machines with its classic styling dominated by
the twin high level exhausts, designed to provide
maximum ground clearance on rough terrain.
Spoked wheels with lightly knobbled tyres, high footrests,
rugged fork gaiters and wide off-road style
handlebars give a further nod to the Scrambler’s
off-road heritage.
The utilitarian style is highlighted by the simple
single colour options: Jet Black and a military style
Matt Khaki Green, with a whole range of official Triumph
accessories available to further personalise the
Scrambler. Items such as headlight grilles, skid plate
and number boards can turn the Scrambler into a
real ISDT replica, while fly screen and leather luggage
options cater for the large number of Scrambler
owners who enjoy tackling the urban jungle each and
every day.
Powering the Scrambler is a unique version of Triumph’s
865cc parallel-twin. Designed outwardly
to look like a classic 1960s twin, this DOHC eight-valve
unit is a low maintenance modern engine
developed to meet the most stringent emissions regulations.
The fuel-injected twin delivers a laid back 59PS,
with 68Nm of torque at just 4750rpm making the
Scrambler a breeze to ride in all conditions. With
its 270-degree crankshaft, the Scrambler takes on
a totally different character to the other models
in Triumph’s classic range, producing a totally
addictive
off-beat soundtrack which can be cranked up a notch
with the fitment of the off-road Arrow exhaust
system available as part of Triumph’s genuine
accessories range.
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