Triumph Scrambler 900 2026 — Specifications

The 900 Scrambler is the very embodiment of the Triumph excursion. Certainly, the Tigers convey travel, wide-open spaces, and the road. But the Scrambler, that’s something else entirely: it evokes the scent of hazelnuts gathered impromptu, recalls “The Great Escape” with Steve McQueen (for cinephiles), believes that adventure is at the end of the street and not necessarily beyond a border. In any case, its manufacturer cares about it and does what it takes to ensure its longevity.

It’s hard to believe, but it has been in the catalog for 20 years. Everything was already written, as if engraved for decades: a Bonneville base, the exhaust pipes running along the motorcycle, spoked wheels, and dual-purpose tires. Since then, many things have evolved without shattering the original spirit. Often in small touches; sometimes in major steps, such as when it became a 900 liquid-cooled in 2017. A new step is taken in 2026, with a major overhaul of the chassis and equipment.

It’s no longer the same, and yet it resembles it greatly. Or the opposite. With the arrival of an inverted fork, it looks more serious, more mature, more willing. The 900 Scrambler really wants to move upmarket, and that’s immediately felt. In addition to its 43 mm Showa UPS fork, it also gains a beautiful all-aluminum swingarm. It’s beautiful, it recalls the 1200, it’s lighter and stiffer. But that’s far from finished! The tubular frame is redesigned, the shock absorbers are separate cell, the wheels are lightened, and the braking moves to another level. The front disc grows by 10 mm (320 mm) and the 4-piston caliper mounting becomes radial. But is it still a Brembo under the Triumph logo?

Whatever the case, the new 900 Scrambler should offer a much more rigorous handling and road feel with its new components. As well as agility boosted (mainly) by the lighter wheels and (a little) the 2 kilos less of the machine. I told you, it looks more serious. As evidenced by some revised trim elements. The “number plate” takes beveled shapes, the fuel injection system covers are much more stylish, the exhaust line plays more on the heat shield effects, the turn signals are more refined, its headlight changes identity, and the seat is revised while being installed on a narrower rear loop. The tank has not changed in capacity (12 liters) while its profile is subtly more angular.

Technically, it takes a step forward. Electronically too. Its needle/LCD instrumentation should give way to new instrumentation. Well known, as it borrows the LCD/TFT scheme of the Trident 660 and 800 as well as other mid-range Triumphs. An information block not always appreciated in its form… and not really in line with the theme of a somewhat neo-retro scrambler; but which now allows it to have, as an option, the Bluetooth module to pair the smartphone and control calls, music, and turn-by-turn navigation.

The other evolution in this area concerns ABS and traction control. They have already been present on this model for a while, but the arrival of an IMU allows them to now be sensitive to the angle. The three Riding Modes are still there, Road, Rain, and Off-Road; the latter allows deactivating ABS at the rear. Oh, if you want, there is a cruise control option, as well as an A2 restriction kit. And also hand guards, an aluminum engine guard, a headlight grille… and a few 120 accessories in the catalog.

Finally, the only thing that has not changed on the 900 Scrambler English model is the engine. Not very powerful but very nice and willing in its exercises, this twin happily delivers its 65 horsepower and its 80 Nm of torque. An engine that should be revved in the mid-range to take advantage of the torque rather than revving it out; even if it does not shy away from seeking speed when you want to provoke it.

As expected, this serious update is accompanied by an upgraded price as well. But not by much: 500 euros more, it’s not staggering considering the amount of improvements. The final price is not democratic for the new generation 900 Scrambler. Confirmed in its position and its extensions by this enhancement.

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