Triumph launches all-new Street Scrambler at Rs 8.1 lakh

In India, the Street Scrambler will compete with the likes of the Ducati Scrambler series, especially the Urban Enduro and the new Desert Sled variants.

Powering the bike is the same 900cc, liquid-cooled, parallel twin engine that also powers the Street Twin and the Bonneville T100. Mated to a five-speed gearbox, the eight-valve motor makes 55PS and delivers a peak torque of 80Nm at just 2,850rpm.

The latest member of the modern classic family is based on the existing Street Twin but gets high-travel suspension for off-roading capabilities.

The chassis is suspended on 41mm telescopic forks at the front and twin rear shocks with adjustable preload. Braking duties are handled by a 255mm disc brake at the rear and a 310mm unit up front, both with a two-piston Nissin caliper. Switchable ABS comes as a standard safety feature for both units.

The metal fuel tank gets knee-pad grip inserts for a better hold and the handlebar has also been raised a bit. The bike gets a split seat and its pillion part is interchangeable with an aluminium rack. The high mounted twin exhaust pipes and the classic wire-spoke wheels complete the scrambler look of the bike.

The spoke wheels come shod with dual sport tyres for optimum performance in both on- and off-road riding conditions. The front wheel is also a larger, 19-inch one to serve the purpose well and there is an engine guard provided for durability of the crankcase.

The Triumph Street Scrambler features a single-pod, multifunctional instrument display along with handle-mounted function keys. Traction Control, Ride-by-Wire and torque assist clutch are among the other key standard features of the motorcycle.

Triumph Motorcycles on August 24 launched its Street Scrambler in India with a price tag of Rs 8.1 lakh (ex-showroom).