Motorcycle specifications Triumph900 Scrambler 2026 The green route

The 900 Scrambler is the very symbol of the Triumph excursion. Of course, Tiger bikes are all about travel, wide open spaces and the open road. But the Scrambler is something else: it smells of hazelnuts picked at a moment's notice, recalls " The Great Escape " with Steve McQueen (for film buffs), and believes that adventure is just down the road, not necessarily across a border. In any case, his builder cares about him and does what it takes to keep him going.

After all, it's been in the catalog for 20 years. Everything was already written, as if engraved for decades: a Bonneville base, raised exhausts running the length of the bike, spoked rims and mixed tires. Since then, many things have evolved without detracting from the original spirit. Often in small steps; sometimes in big ones, like when it became a liquid-cooled 900 in 2017. A new stage was reached in 2026, with a major overhaul of the chassis and equipment.

The chassis changes dimension

It's not the same, yet it looks a lot like it. Or the other way around. With the arrival of an inverted fork, it looks more serious, more mature, more purposeful. The 900 Scrambler really wants to move upmarket, and you can feel it right away. In addition to its 43 mm Showa UPS fork, it also gains a handsome all-aluminum swingarm. It's beautiful, reminiscent of the 1200, lighter and stiffer.
But it's far from finished! The tubular frame has been redesigned, the shocks are separate-cylinder, the rims have been lightened, and braking has been taken to a new level. The front disc is 10 mm larger (320 mm), and the 4-piston caliper is radial. But is it still a Brembo under the Triumph logo?

In any case, the new 900 Scrambler should offer much more rigorous handling and road feel with its new components. As well as agility boosted (mainly) by the lighter wheels and (a little) 2 kilos less weight. I told you, it looks more serious. As evidenced by a few revised trim elements. The "number plate" takes on a bevelled shape, the injection system covers are much more stylish, the exhaust line plays more on the effects of the heat shields, the indicators are more slender, the headlamp has a new identity and the seat has been redesigned while being installed on a narrower rear loop. The fuel tank remains unchanged (12 liters), while its profile is subtly more angular.

A few more chips

Technically, it's taken a step forward. Electronically too. Its half-needle, half-LCD instrument cluster has been replaced by a new instrument cluster. A familiar one, in fact, since it uses the LCD/TFT layout of the Trident 660 and 800, as well as other mid-range Triumphs. Not always appreciated for its form, and not really in keeping with the theme of a somewhat neo-retro scrambler, but it now comes with an optional Bluetooth module for pairing with a smartphone to control calls, music and turn-by-turn navigation.

The other evolution in this area concerns ABS and traction control. These have already been present on this model for some time, but the arrival of an IMU means they are now angle-sensitive. The three Driving Modes are still there: Road, Rain and Off-road; the latter allows the ABS to be deactivated at the rear. Ah, if you like, there's a cruise control option, as well as an A2 bridle kit. There are also hand guards, an aluminum engine cover, a headlight grille... and some 120 accessories in the catalog.

Around the essentials

Finally, the only thing that hasn't changed on the British 900 Scrambler is the engine. Not very powerful, but very pleasant and willing to perform, this twin happily pumps out its 65 hp and 80 Nm of torque. It's a block that should be crunched in the mid-range to get the most out of the fat rather than gobbling it up by yawning in the revs, even if it's not at all reluctant to get lively when you want to provoke it.

As you'd expect, this serious update comes with an upgraded price tag too. But not that much: an extra 500 euros isn't too much to ask, given the number of improvements. However, the final price is not democratic for the new-generation 900 Scrambler. With its improved position and extensions.

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