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Most bike reviews, or first rides are informative, interesting and even some what entertaining. But Tom's videos make me laugh, and want the bike he's trying out. I never knew that I wanted a thruxton r untill I watched his video. Same is true for the scrambler. Thanks for the entertaining video.
If those photos aren't used by Triumph, they've got to be out of their minds for not using all of them! Hands down, the best bike launch work I've seen by far! The red clay hill was way too steep, but it pulled it off! You actually gave some great scale reference when you were walking down it and your feet were sidestepping... really impressed by your riding and just what the bike can actually do when you have too! Red clay is the worse stuff to get past for everything on wheels. It really opened my eyes up to this bike and Triumph in general. I won't write them off anymore, that is certain! 👌🤤👍 *MIND BLOWN*
That was cool, I never thought a modern scrambler could do that off-road stuff without breaking something. Nice job of riding it! But of course a DR650 would have been much, much easier! Lol
Awesome video, good to see how it really does off road! I tested the new one out a few weeks ago and absolutely love how it handles on the road (I wasn't brave enough to take it off road anywhere). I've got the old one, which is a bit of a lump, but managed a bit of light dirt tracking surprisingly well, especially for someone who has very little experience off road.
Triumph should have hired Tom to do the marketing campaign for the Scrambler. Would've been a lot more believable than the metro wank they actually did.
Regardless of the tire or surface momentum is key, ive been racing bikes and atvs since i was 7 im 23 now ive had a lot of trial and error lol some requiring surgery. Ive spent every night the past 2 weeks watching your videos I love them. I didnt mean to sound rude in anyway if it came across like that mate. i Figured i may be able 2 help thats all. be safe man
+Brian Hunter I'm not on a race bike mate, I'm on a brand new media review road bike. I couldn't afford to try and smash around the corner to hold speed up the hill. I chose to go easy and I'd rather stop on the hill if I couldn't make it up then slid out and drop it. It's not a dirt bike, it's a 450+ pound road bike.
thatsapaddlin momentum is key when going through slick mud/clay. Same with offloading in trucks and jeeps, keep forward motion. Being a media bike though, Id have taken it easy also. lol
What a ride! It’s really great to see an accomplished rider like you enjoying the Street Scrambler on and off road. This puts most of my hesitations to rest. Still wondering about heat from the raised pipes in 100+F temps. And the peg scraping, but I won’t be riding it like you have! :)
you gotta send it up those hills! I've put my duc scrambler through some hell with my buds. good torque, they climb great! Gotta get your weight over that front wheel and keep the momentum going!
Really enjoyed your review man- no bullshit and sensible fun riding! Endured a few other so-called tests on You Tube, almost gave up then found yours, Top Job man.
I am just wondering how you keep getting invited to all these press events. I don't think they realize who they are giving the keys to! Makes for great videos though!
Advertising is just that.. can spend money lots of ways to get eyeballs to view there stuff.. new media content is that much cheaper to do, for the end result.
At first I thought this was the Scrambler 1200 and not the Street Scrambler 900 which is a road-focused motorbike... it's truly amazing how capable this bike is, wow
+Coobis to be more specific the problem is that GoPro is such a wide angle and fast moving pace of riding a motorcycle equals lots and lots of stuff going on in the frame, I need to export at 50mbps to make it look nice on my computer, youtube limits its bitrate to 5mbps for 1080p so it over compressed it.
+Coobis it's actually compressing it less, I just checked the latest bitrates and 1080p 60 fps is compressed at 12mbps by youtube, 1080p 30 fps is 8mbps. This is too low for motorcycle GoPro footage, there is TOO much going on and changing in the frame to make compression work.
I am actually impressed. I have had a 2008 Scrambler for 4 years now and have tried some off-road trails like the one's Tom is riding, but definitely not at these speeds and with the skills he shows. The bike is 230kg, which means it is painfully difficult to maneuver at low speeds... Needless to say, crossing rivers with it is simply astonishing. I think I need to hit the gym more, good thing I have long legs to keep my balance when I am about to crash :D
I enjoyed this, We all have that moment when we think we have bitten off more than we can chew. It was honest and entertaining. You persevered and the bike did well. I was willing you up that hill. Not an all out scrambler but it coped when you needed it.
Hello Tom; I have just seen your video. Well I am buying a 2020 Street Scrambler and seeing what you did just gives me the confidence to take it off the road, should be a lot of fun. Thanks........David...Adelaide....
Do you think this is a good long travel adventure bike? Performance seems very good (and you are a great rider) but my concern is if all the electronic of new models gonna make difficult to repair the bike if a Triumph service point isn't near
I was a postie for years and got good enough I could out ride a BMW GS1100 on a Kwaka ZZR250 on any unsealed road. Any bike can off-road, just wear and tear is more and ability is required to powerslide a road tyre on the dirt with control. Take your toys out and adventure of the blacktop :) Great vid.
That kind of road reminds me of the road/shortcut I used to take when I was in highschool... I take that shortcut to avoid being seen when cutting classes and buying cigarettes. 😁😁😁 And sometimes it's 3 of us on my 125cc motorcycle. I think I was about 14 or 15yrs old and my buddies. 😊😊😊 Now I'm at my 30's... Brings back old memories...
Offroad tip: Try positioning your elbows a little bit higher and putting your weight on the footpegs until you almost lift your butt from the seat. It might be a little scary at first not having your feet free to put on the ground, but you will notice the bumps won't be as harsh and you will have more control. Also try sitting as forward as you can. And lastly, momentum is your best friend when going steep slippery/loose rocks hills.
It's interesting to see you rolling down the hills. I'm assuming you were clutching it? One of the first lessons I learnt when riding in the hills was never let the bike roll down the hill. The other lesson was ride with all my gear on. I'd just done a climb and on the way down, the bike took off and when I tried to slow it down by letting the clutch out, I was introduced to the rocks on the side of the track.
Really? That engine must be bloody smooth. It sounded like it was only idling while compression braking. I'm torn between one of these or an Africa Twin. I know they're totally different bikes but I can justify both of them and just as easily find reasons not to get each of them. If I weren't back at uni I'd get both hahah.
I wooohoooo'd the whole way through this! You're not stuck... you can do it! Yeeeaaaaaahhh!! If I had riding buddies like you I would never get off a bike! Brilliant.
