The brakes, suspension, and tires are all up to the job of canyon carving at a sensible pace. The handling is predictably neutral, the seating position natural, the throbbing motor comes into its own, and it’s all about having a good time. However, for enjoyable rides through the curving sections of roads, the Scrambler 900 has plenty to offer. Due to the intrusion of the scrambler pipes on the ergonomics, you won’t want to pick any fights in the twisties. The 2023 Triumph Scrambler 900 is a fun canyon runner.Also, you may not like the intrusion of the up-pipes on the ergonomics, as it makes it impossible to hug the beautiful tank with your knees. We trust you’ll do the right thing if you find the heat the cat throws out problematic. “Undocumented” solutions, depending on your location, include gutting the catalytic converter or going with a cat-free exhaust system. If you’re the kind of rider who prefers shorts or Levi’s, be prepared to invest in a proper pair of technical motorcycle jeans to prevent burns-which you should do, anyway. With the catalyzer in the exhaust header, things get toasty fast for the lower half of your right leg. At slower speeds, that fashionable exhaust system is a liability.A diet for its Scrambler should be on Triumph’s to-do list-both weight and MSRP. At 492 pounds wet with the relatively petite 3.2-gallon fuel tank topped off, the Triumph is the same weight as the 1170cc BMW R nineT Scrambler and 75 pounds more than the less-expensive 803cc Ducati Scrambler Icon. You might notice the heft of the Triumph Scrambler 900 as you work your way through traffic.Oh, and there’s no tach, but there is an analog-style speedometer. A quick look at the gear indicator on the small LCD panel on the clock will remind you to upshift. Thanks to the broad powerband, five speeds are enough-you might even find yourself inadvertently cruising on the freeway in 4th gear, as we did several times.
If you’re worried about the five-speed transmission, don’t be. The motor’s willingness to rev makes it quite suitable for action on urban freeways. Those numbers speak to the ultra-wide and unintimidating powerband of the Triumph Bonneville 900 HT engine. Its maximum 59 ft-lbs of torque comes on at just 3250 rpm, yet allows for plenty of overrev-the 64-horsepower peak is attained at 7250 rpm. The power delivery of the 270-degree, 899cc parallel-twin powerplant is wonderfully sweet.The suspension is pure-street, so you don’t get any bonus travel for dealing with potholes or dips. Wide handlebars make the Triumph easy to manhandle, though it compromises filtering at stops on streets with narrower lanes. The seating position is purely upright-perfect for comfort and providing a good view of your surroundings. The Metzeler Tourance tires are street-focused. The 19-inch front wheel has a couple of advantages in town-it rolls over imperfections better than a 17, and the 100mm width adds agility. There are plenty of aspects that make the Scrambler 900 so fantastic in the city. This is an easy motorcycle to shepherd around town.It never fails to get appreciative looks, and that’s a great feeling-pride of ownership, right there. Providing the rider with the aura of a retro off-road competitor, the Scrambler 900 is the kind of motorcycle you love to pull up to a coffee shop or watering hole and park. At its heart, the Scrambler 900 is a stylish urban motorcycle.So, the new name was justification enough for me to get some time on the motorcycle on my home turf–and pavement. I hadn’t ridden the bike since 2019, when I explored Lisbon’s streets and the Portuguese backcountry.
A couple of cosmetic changes are all you get with this “new” model.
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