Looking at Triumph's new scrambler, it's hard to believe that it was manufactured this year. The 2011 Triumph Scrambler is a throwback to the spirit of the 1960's, but comes packaged with the comfort of 2011 technology.
A lot has changed since scramblers ruled the back roads in the 1960's, but all the signature characteristics of those classic bikes remain intact on Triumph's new line of Scramblers. The high exhaust pipes, high foot pegs, knobby tires, and spoked wheels all harken back to a time when Scramblers had to be custom made by riders.
Today, all the work of converting a road bike to a scrambler has been done for you. All you have to do is hop on and rev the air cooled 865 cc parallel twin engine, then take off on just about any road of your choosing.
The 2011 Triumph Scrambler is perfect for the urban jungle or the rustic countryside, and has enough power to launch you effortlessly down the interstate.
For 2011, Triumph is making the Scrambler available in spartan Jet Black, or Matt Khaki Green. The bike also has classic details like rugged fork gaiters and white seat piping.
The 2011 Triumph Scrambler is nearly perfect off of the showroom floor, but Triumph offers a huge variety of accessories to customize the bike to your liking. You can add number plates, headlight grills, and a skid plate if you truly want to replicate the racing bikes that were popularized by Steve McQueen, or you can add leather saddle bags to give your bike a modern look, as well as daily commuter capability.
But the Scrambler isn't all about looks. The 855cc parallel twin engine may be designed to look like the engines of the 1960's, but with 59 horse power and 50ft.lbs at just 4,750 rpm, the 2011 Triumph Scrambler is sure to be a much smoother ride than it's 60's inspiration.
The scrambler has built a cult like following since it became popular in the 1960's, and all Scrambler fans should be pleased with Triumph's new model. The 2011 Triumph Scrambler is a beautiful homage to the bike's of the past, but with the comforts of a modern motorcycle.
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