Comments on: Triumph Scrambler from EuroSports http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/12/12/triumph-scrambler-from-eurosports/ Motorcycle News for Positive People Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:40:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: wd515 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/12/12/triumph-scrambler-from-eurosports/#comment-191200 wd515 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:07:14 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=3531#comment-191200 My friends think it is the ugliest thing in the whole world, mainly due to the seat, which I insist is an orthopedic element of the bike. It is an enduro, which is short for not really good on the street, not really good on the dirt. Just okay at both. The powerband from the factory does not seem to match the price tag. But I still love it and it is great to see someone like eurosport capitalizing on a bike with potential. Cup of tea anyone? My friends think it is the ugliest thing in the whole world, mainly due to the seat, which I insist is an orthopedic element of the bike. It is an enduro, which is short for not really good on the street, not really good on the dirt. Just okay at both. The powerband from the factory does not seem to match the price tag. But I still love it and it is great to see someone like eurosport capitalizing on a bike with potential. Cup of tea anyone?

]]> By: coho http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/12/12/triumph-scrambler-from-eurosports/#comment-190717 coho Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:13:12 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=3531#comment-190717 If this bike were a 650, as all Bonnevilles are supposed to be, I would buy one immediately. It strikes me that if Kawasaki, fer fork's sake, can make a reliable modern 650 parallel twin (650R/Versys/ER6n) there's no reason why Triumph couldn't build a non-oil-squirting, electrically competent version of an engine every bit as iconic as anything from Milwaukee or Berlin. If this bike were a 650, as all Bonnevilles are supposed to be, I would buy one immediately.

It strikes me that if Kawasaki, fer fork’s sake, can make a reliable modern 650 parallel twin (650R/Versys/ER6n) there’s no reason why Triumph couldn’t build a non-oil-squirting, electrically competent version of an engine every bit as iconic as anything from Milwaukee or Berlin.

]]> By: sanglant http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/12/12/triumph-scrambler-from-eurosports/#comment-188627 sanglant Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:10:33 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=3531#comment-188627 I like the modified version. One reason I wouldn't buy one of those bikes new is simply that they don't perform. If the bike doesn't have the performance I'm looking for, I couldn't care less what it looks like. I ride to *ride*, not pose in a parking lot. I have prints hanging on the walls at home and at the office for when I want to look at them. As it's delivered, the stock bike is a disappointment to me. Compared to a bike like the SV650 it gets soundly beaten in every meaningful performance measure, and you'll pay a premium for the pleasure. The modified bike is something that I would buy, and enjoy. I would be willing to pay extra for the better accouterments on the Triumph if it had the same level of ability as the SV. I like the modified version. One reason I wouldn’t buy one of those bikes new is simply that they don’t perform. If the bike doesn’t have the performance I’m looking for, I couldn’t care less what it looks like. I ride to *ride*, not pose in a parking lot. I have prints hanging on the walls at home and at the office for when I want to look at them.

As it’s delivered, the stock bike is a disappointment to me. Compared to a bike like the SV650 it gets soundly beaten in every meaningful performance measure, and you’ll pay a premium for the pleasure. The modified bike is something that I would buy, and enjoy. I would be willing to pay extra for the better accouterments on the Triumph if it had the same level of ability as the SV.

]]> By: todd http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/12/12/triumph-scrambler-from-eurosports/#comment-188245 todd Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:52:20 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=3531#comment-188245 I'm in the camp that the Scrambler is already fine as it is. At 56hp stock (at the crank) it already is a tad more than the original 25hp TR5 and 45hp TR6. Considering its 75% greater capacity the torque should be much more substantial too. Being close to 50 pounds (22kg) heavier it could use some weight reduction more than anything. Still, it's a beautiful bike but in light of the considerable investment required for the bike and the added kit it will be a hard sell. -todd I’m in the camp that the Scrambler is already fine as it is. At 56hp stock (at the crank) it already is a tad more than the original 25hp TR5 and 45hp TR6. Considering its 75% greater capacity the torque should be much more substantial too.

Being close to 50 pounds (22kg) heavier it could use some weight reduction more than anything. Still, it’s a beautiful bike but in light of the considerable investment required for the bike and the added kit it will be a hard sell.

-todd

]]> By: kneeslider http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/12/12/triumph-scrambler-from-eurosports/#comment-188240 kneeslider Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:35:16 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=3531#comment-188240 mark, you're correct in saying it's nothing new for mechanically adept owners but, as you mention, someone who likes the bike but wants the extra performance without having to get into the guts of the machine, now has a nice option. The owner who knows his way around a toolbox and parts catalog can always go the DIY route and do something like this. Owners without the time or know how just have to pay a bit more. Both methods work. mark, you’re correct in saying it’s nothing new for mechanically adept owners but, as you mention, someone who likes the bike but wants the extra performance without having to get into the guts of the machine, now has a nice option.

The owner who knows his way around a toolbox and parts catalog can always go the DIY route and do something like this. Owners without the time or know how just have to pay a bit more. Both methods work.

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