Triumph Scrambler 1200 X specifications
Triumph · Classic
RevZilla says the suspension now has less stroke, 6.7 inches instead of 7.9, to lower the seat to a new 32.3-inch height, and that the motor has a larger 50 mm throttle body (up from 45 mm), a revised intake and a modified exhaust intended to add top-end power and subtract heat that has historically roasted the rider's right leg.
Triumph Scrambler 1200 X
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | Liquid-cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel-twin |
| Displacement | 1200cc |
| Bore x stroke | 3.84 in (97.6mm)mm x 3.15 in (80mm)mm |
| Compression ratio | 11:1 |
| Fuel system | Ride by wire, multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final drive | X ring chain |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi Non-adjustable USD forks 170mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension | Marzocchi twin RSU’s with piggyback reservoir, preload adjustable. 170mm wheel travel |
| Front brake | Twin 310mm discs, 2 piston Nissin axial caliper, ABS |
| Rear brake | Single 255mm disc, single piston floating Nissin caliper, ABS |
| Seat height | 32.28 in |
| Wet weight | 502 lb |
| Wheelbase | 60.03 in |
| Rake (caster angle) | 26.2 ° |
| Trail | 4.9 in |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 gal |
| Maximum power | 66.2kW/89bhp/90PS @ 7000 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 81.1 ft-lbs (110Nm) @ 4250 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate assist clutch |
| Exhaust | Brushed 2 into 2 exhaust system with brushed high level silencers |
| Frame | Tubular steel |
| Swingarm | Twin-sided, aluminum fabrication |
| Instruments | Multi-function instruments with color TFT screen |
| Starting MSRP | $14,445 |
| Class | Classic |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 150/70 R17 |
The price of $14,445 is $2,050 more than the Scrambler 900 at $12,395, for a bigger engine and longer travel. The 1200 is 10 lb heavier than the 900's 492 lb and its seat is 1.2 in taller.
Sit on it with the standard seat and with the accessory low seat if a dealer has one. Ask whether the heat problem on the right leg is improved on the bike you are shown. Check the accessory list for the seat.
Ask about the quality issues owners mention. Look at the tires, which need to suit the trail use you plan.
The Scrambler 1200 suits a rider who wants a stylish, capable, torquey scrambler for road and light trails and can accept a firm seat. A shorter rider should test the low-seat option.
Scrambler 1200 against the Scrambler 900 and Tiger 900
Triumph's Scrambler 900 is the smaller sibling, and the Tiger 900 is the adventure alternative.
Triumph Scrambler 1200 X — specification referenceMotorcycle News says that although the 228 kg weight seems hefty for a scrambler, the impressively low seat height of 820 mm (795 mm with the accessory seat) makes it not intimidating to ride or difficult to navigate.
It says most Scrambler 1200 owners have not had many major problems, though a few quality issues have been reported over the years, that the seat is not the most comfortable and the bike is not the roomiest for a taller rider, and that the XE remains a beautiful machine with its high seat and long-travel suspension.
Triumph · Classic
The Scrambler 1200 is Triumph's long-travel modern-classic scrambler, revised for 2024 with a lower seat and a bigger throttle body. Motorcycle News says its weight is not intimidating thanks to a low seat, and Triumph asks $14,445.
Triumph Tiger 900 GT; 888cc; 483 lb; Adjustable 32.23 / 33.07 in; $15,195.
Triumph Scrambler 1200 X across model years
- Capture-date range (not model years)
- 2021–2026
- Compared editions
- 5
- Specification entries
- 31
- Entries that differ
- 21
- Max Power EC
- 89Hp; 66.2kW/89bhp/90PS @ 7000 rpm; 66.2kW/89bhp/90PS @ 7000 rpm.
- Max Torque EC
- 81.1 FT-lbs (110Nm) @ 3,950 rpm; 81.1 ft-lbs (110Nm) @ 4250 rpm; 81.1 ft-lbs (110Nm) @ 4250 rpm.
- Tank Capacity
- 4.2 US gal (16l); 3.96 US gal (15l); 3.96 US gal (15l).
Triumph Scrambler 1200 X questions
How tall is the Triumph Scrambler 1200?
Triumph lists a 32.28 in seat. Motorcycle News says an accessory seat lowers it from 820 mm to 795 mm.
What changed on the 2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200?
RevZilla says suspension stroke fell from 7.9 to 6.7 inches to lower the seat, and the throttle body grew from 45 to 50 mm with a revised intake and exhaust.
Is the Triumph Scrambler 1200 reliable?
Motorcycle News says most owners have not had many major problems, though a few quality issues have been reported over the years.