2006 Triumph Scrambler 900 review from Australia

"A motorcycle that you will fall in love with, and pass down to your children"

What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?

Nothing to report, only travelled 1000km.

General comments?

Bought this motorcycle new and I just can't get enough of it.

The Triumph Scrambler is not a super fast bike, but the torquey nature of the engine makes it so much fun to ride.

I love the upright riding position with the wide handlebars. It bring a new meaning to "counter steering". It absolutely loves a winding mountain road, and the sound from the organ up swept pipes is music to the ears. If you don't like striking up conversation with strangers, you may have a problem if you ride this bike. It seems to attract a curious crowd around it when you return from the shops.

If you like classic looking British bikes, especially Scramblers, you will fall in love with the Triumph Scrambler 900 (865cc).

It is a joy to ride, and you may find yourself spending hours just looking at it in every different angle, trying to find a bad profile (I haven't found one yet).

A great all-round bike, that you can ride all day long, with some fire trail riding if you ever want to (Bridgestone Trail Wings are were fitted and seem to do a good job.

The balance shaft Triumph uses is a work of art, as the 865cc engine must be one of the smoothest, sweetest parallel twins in the world!!!

Comment on this review

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Model Year2006
First year of ownership2007
Most recent year of ownership2007
Acceleration marks 7/10
Roll-on Performance marks 7/10
Handling marks 7/10
Braking marks 7/10
Reliability marks 10/10
Comfort marks 9/10
Dealer Service marks  
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)  
Distance when acquired0 kilometres
Most recent distance1000 kilometres
Previous motorcycleHarley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200R
Date of Entry 1st September, 2007

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