Triumph Scrambler 900
2026 Triumph Scrambler 900: 65 hp scrambler, 900 twin, 221 kg, Showa upside-down fork, €11,995. Full specs, press reviews and rivals.
At a glance
The Triumph Scrambler 900 is a modern classic scrambler powered by a 900 cc parallel twin (65 hp, 80 Nm), thoroughly updated for 2026 with a redesigned frame, a Showa upside-down fork, a radial front brake and cornering ABS and traction control. Priced at €11,995 (€12,595 in two-tone colours), it requires a full A licence but accepts a dealer-fitted A2 restrictor kit. Reviewers (80/100 on average) praise its sharper chassis, ease of use and finish, but regret an unchanged, unexciting engine, heat from the high-level exhaust, its 221 kg weight and a dash deemed too modern for a retro bike.
World press review
Meta-score
7 sources
Press ratings
The family's most significant update for 2026: a more precise front end, stronger brakes, smoother throttle; spongy brake lever, seat less comfortable than the T100's, exhaust heat.
A profound evolution: immediate throttle response, 'highly addictive' sound, agility despite the weight, excellent suspension; loss of analogue charm, older accessories no longer fit, styling too modern for traditionalists.
A road bike first and foremost, with predictable handling; on broken roads the suspension shows its limits and the high-level silencers get in the way when standing; no off-road riding during the test.
Much more stable and precise, excellent on twisty roads, well finished, a benchmark in its class; exhaust heat against the leg, harsh shocks over broken surfaces, smaller steering lock than the T100's, high price.
Belgian magazine: much improved suspension, sportier ride than the T100, very effective front brake despite a single disc, at ease on gravel tracks; outdated dash, engine a little short on punch, exhaust heat on the right side.
Press synthesis
What the world’s press says
All reviews cover the 2026 generation, presented to the press in California in December 2025. MCN and Bennetts BikeSocial each rate it 4/5: the meta-score of 80/100 is calculated from these two scores. Visordown, 1000PS, RevZilla Common Tread, Moto.it and the Belgian magazine MotoJournal.be (not to be confused with the French title Moto Journal) tested it without a numeric score.
What reviewers like: for MCN, it is the biggest update in the model’s 20-year history. Testers praise a much more precise and stable chassis (MCN, Visordown, Moto.it, 1000PS), lean-sensitive rider aids you never notice until you need them (MCN), an easy, torquey engine and smoother throttle (BikeSocial, Visordown), a “highly addictive” sound (1000PS), improved braking (Visordown, MotoJournal.be), a quality finish and good value (MCN, Moto.it).
What they criticise: an unchanged engine lacking punch (BikeSocial, MotoJournal.be), weight that is high compared with rivals (BikeSocial), heat from the high-level silencers against the right leg and the way they get in the way when standing (MCN, Visordown, Moto.it, RevZilla, MotoJournal.be), a dash too “clinical” for a retro (MCN) or even outdated (MotoJournal.be), plasticky switchgear (MCN), a spongy brake lever (Visordown), harsh shocks over broken surfaces (Moto.it, RevZilla), a seat less comfortable than the T100’s (Visordown) and modernised styling that divides purists (1000PS, BikeSocial). Off-road, BikeSocial finds it limited; RevZilla could not test it off the tarmac.
Key quotes
"It’s fun, easy to ride, and flows through corners with poise, grace, and a feeling of lightness, despite its relative heft."
"The upgraded style, tech and chassis mean the Scrambler 900 is more tempting than ever before, despite a modest increase in price, provided outright performance isn’t at the top of your priority list."
"It still feels like a Scrambler first and foremost, just one that’s been quietly but thoroughly improved."
"Technically, it's a masterpiece, though emotionally divisive. Those seeking a pure retro bike might feel out of place."
"In sum, the Scrambler 900 is at home on the street. I can’t say as much when it comes to the trail. But that’s not because it performed poorly off the paved path. It’s because we never veered off the paved path."
"For anyone looking for a bike with authentic scrambler character, as much fun on tarmac as on light gravel tracks, the 2026 Scrambler 900 remains an important benchmark."
"Triumph nevertheless succeeds in making the Scrambler 900 an elegant machine that is pleasant and enjoyable to ride."
Pros
- Sharper, more stable chassis (Showa upside-down fork, aluminium swingarm)
- Torquey, easy 900 twin (80 Nm at 3,250 rpm)
- Cornering ABS and traction control, Off-Road mode
- 790 mm seat, A2-compatible with a dealer kit
- Finish and value for money
- Oil change every 16,000 km or 1 year
Cons
- Unchanged engine, 65 hp without much punch
- Heat from the high-level silencers, awkward when standing
- 221 kg weight, limited off-road ability
- Dash deemed too modern or outdated, plasticky switchgear
- Harsh shocks over broken surfaces
- Cruise control only as an accessory, 12-litre tank
Our review
What is the 2026 Scrambler 900?
The Scrambler 900 is the go-anywhere version of Triumph’s 900 cc Bonneville family. Launched in 2017 as the Street Scrambler and renamed Scrambler 900 in 2023, it gets its biggest update for the 2026 model year: redesigned tubular frame, aluminium swingarm, aluminium spoked wheel rims, 43 mm Showa upside-down fork, Showa piggyback shocks, a radial front brake on a 320 mm disc, cornering ABS and traction control, a new instrument and full LED lighting. The tank grows to 12 litres, with a more angular shape. The engine figures are unchanged. Triumph France presents it as the “NEW Scrambler 900”; according to the press kit, it reached dealerships from March 2026.
How much does it cost?
Triumph France lists the 2026 Scrambler 900 at €11,995 in Urban Grey and €12,595 in Mineral Grey / Cosmic Yellow or Matt Khaki Green / Matt Phantom Black. There is a single version. In the United States, only the two two-tone colours are offered, at $12,995.
The bike requires a full A licence, but an official A2 restrictor kit, fitted by Triumph dealers and reversible, allows it to be ridden on an A2 licence; according to MCN, it replaces the electronic throttle tube unit. Triumph France publishes neither its price nor the restricted output.
How good is the engine?
The 900 cc parallel twin (84.6 x 80 mm), with a single overhead camshaft, 8 valves and a 270° firing order, makes 65 hp (47.8 kW) at 7,250 rpm and 80 Nm from 3,250 rpm. The gearbox has five speeds, with an assist and slipper clutch. The revised high-level exhaust ends in two stacked brushed stainless-steel silencers on the right; Triumph’s spec sheet describes it as “2 into 2”, the press release text as “two-into-one”.
BikeSocial and Visordown praise its ease of use and smoothness, 1000PS its immediate throttle response and its sound. BikeSocial and MotoJournal.be, on the other hand, find it short on punch, as power is unchanged.
How does it ride?
The tubular steel frame gets a twin-sided aluminium swingarm; Triumph’s press release calls it cast, the spec sheet calls it fabricated. The Showa fork offers 120 mm of travel, with no adjustment mentioned by Triumph (Moto.it says it is non-adjustable), and the rear shocks are adjustable for preload. The 19- and 17-inch wheels wear Metzeler Tourance dual-purpose tyres. The front brake pairs a 320 mm floating disc with a four-piston radial caliper whose maker Triumph does not name: BikeSocial says it is Triumph-branded, 1000PS attributes it to J.Juan.
MCN, Visordown, Moto.it and 1000PS praise a more precise front end and a bike that is more stable and more agile despite its weight. Moto.it and RevZilla find the shocks harsh over broken surfaces. Visordown finds the brake lever spongy, whereas MotoJournal.be has “nothing to fault” in the front brake.
What equipment does it have?
Three riding modes are offered: Road, Rain and Off-Road. The latter, selectable only at a standstill, disables rear ABS and traction control. The round instrument combines an LCD display and a colour TFT screen; an optional Bluetooth module gives access to calls, music and turn-by-turn navigation. A USB-C socket and a sump guard are standard. Cruise control is a dealer-fit accessory (£295 in the UK according to MCN). There is no quickshifter.
Who is it for?
With its 790 mm seat, wider handlebar and docile engine, the Scrambler 900 targets riders who want an easy modern classic with scrambler style, including A2 licence holders thanks to the kit. Triumph intends it for road and light off-road use: BikeSocial finds it ill at ease off the tarmac, and its high-level silencers get in the way when standing.
Fuel consumption and maintenance
Triumph quotes 4.0 L/100 km, giving a range of about 300 km from 12 litres; Moto.it recorded 20 to 22 km/l (about 4.5 to 5.0 L/100 km) and estimates the range at 250 km. Oil changes come every 16,000 km or every year, valve clearance checks every 32,000 km. The warranty is 2 years with unlimited mileage.
Recalls
No recall affects the 2026 generation (NHTSA, RappelConso). Street Scrambler and Scrambler 900 models from the 2020 to 2024 model years were subject to two recall campaigns (NHTSA 24V785000 and 26V078000, relayed by Safety Gate) over a risk of short circuit and overheating in the alternator wiring.
Specifications
| Displacement | 900 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 65 hp (47.8 kW) @ 7,250 rpm |
| Torque | 80 Nm @ 3,250 rpm |
| Weight | 221 kg (wet) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.40 |
| Seat height | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L |
| Fuel consumption | 4.0 L/100 km — 95 g/km CO2 (Triumph figure) |
| Maintenance interval | Oil change every 16,000 km or 1 year — Valves, spark plugs and air filter: 32,000 km (Triumph owner's manual) |
| Engine type | Parallel twin with 270° firing order, 4-stroke, SOHC, 8 valves, liquid-cooled |
| Cooling | liquide |
| Transmission | 5-speed, chain drive, assist and slipper clutch |
| License | AA2 Restrictable |
| MSRP | €11,995 |
Engine detail
| Bore x stroke | 84,6 x 80 mm |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 11,0:1 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection, ride-by-wire |
| Valve train | SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max power RPM | 7250 units.rpm |
| Max torque RPM | 3250 units.rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Euro standard | Euro 5+ |
Chassis & running gear
| Frame type | Tubular steel with steel cradles, twin-sided aluminium swingarm |
|---|---|
| Rake angle | 25.8 ° |
| Trail | 112 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1445 mm |
| Front suspension | 43 mm Showa upside-down fork, 120 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Twin Showa piggyback shocks, adjustable preload, 120 mm travel |
| Front brake | Single 320 mm floating disc, four-piston floating radial caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 255 mm fixed disc, Nissin two-piston floating caliper |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70 R17 |
| ABS system | Lean-sensitive cornering ABS; rear ABS disabled in Off-Road mode |
Electronics & rider aids
| Riding modes | Road, Rain, Off-Road |
|---|---|
| Traction control | Yes |
| Quickshifter | No |
| Cruise control | No (Dealer-fit accessory) |
| Dashboard | Round instrument combining an LCD display and an integrated colour TFT screen |
| Connectivity | Optional Bluetooth module (calls, music and turn-by-turn navigation via the MyTriumph app) |
| Other features | Lean-sensitive cornering ABS and traction control, Off-Road mode (selected at a standstill): rear ABS and traction control disabled, Ride-by-wire throttle, Full LED lighting, USB-C socket, Sump guard, Immobiliser |
Ergonomics & rider fit
| Riding position | Scrambler: upright, wide handlebar (853 mm) |
|---|---|
| Wind protection | None as standard (flyscreen available as an accessory) |
| Payload | 210 kg |
The Scrambler 900 puts the rider upright behind a flatter handlebar widened to 853 mm (835 mm before, according to MCN), which 1000PS also finds slightly higher; BikeSocial describes a natural position with wide bars and low pegs. The two-piece seat stands at 790 mm: MCN finds it friendly to smaller riders while still roomy enough for tall ones, but Visordown was shuffling about after an hour and a half. Standing up, BikeSocial finds the bars too low and feels the exhaust pressing against its boot, while RevZilla has to bow out its knee because the high-level pipes dig into its right calf. Moto.it regrets a smaller steering lock than the T100’s. There is no standard wind protection (a flyscreen is available as an accessory). Maximum payload is 210 kg.
Ownership & maintenance
About 4.5 to 5.0 L/100 km (Moto.it reading: 20 to 22 km/l, converted)
L/100km
Real-world consumption
~~300 km (calculated from Triumph's figure: 12 L tank / 4.0 L/100 km); about 250 km according to Moto.it
km
Estimated range
| Oil change | every 16,000 km or every 12 months |
|---|---|
| Valve check | every 32,000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 32,000 km |
| Chain | Lubricate every 300 km; wear and slack checked at every service |
Warranty
2 years / Unlimited mileage
Triumph’s owner’s manual specifies a first service at 1,000 km or 6 months, then an oil and filter change every 16,000 km or every year (10W40 or 10W50 API SN, JASO MA2 oil, 3.4 litres). The air filter, fuel filter, spark plugs and valve clearance check come every 32,000 km, and fork oil is changed at 64,000 km. Coolant is replaced every 4 years and brake fluid every 2 years, regardless of mileage. The drive chain is lubricated every 300 km. Triumph France’s warranty is 2 years with unlimited mileage, with optional 1- or 2-year extensions.
Direct competitors
Compare →| Model | MSRP | Power | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Scrambler 900 | €11,995 | 65 hp (47.8 kW) @ 7,250 rpm | 221 kg (wet) |
| Ducati Scrambler Icon2025 | €11,290 | 73 hp | 176 kg (kerb, without fuel) |
| Royal Enfield Bear 6502026 | €7,540 | 47 hp | 214 kg (kerb, with 90% fuel and oil) |
| Fantic Caballero Scrambler 700 | €9,290 | 74 hp | 175 kg (without fuel) |
| Moto Guzzi V7 Stone2026 | €9,550 | 67.3 hp | 218 kg (kerb, 90% fuel) |
Generations
- Scrambler 865 (carburateurs)2006 – 2007
865 cc · 55 hp · 69 Nm · 205 kg (dry)
Return of the Scrambler name at Triumph: air-cooled 865 cc parallel twin with a 270° firing interval, carburettors, twin high-level exhaust.
- Scrambler 865 EFI2008 – 2016
865 cc · 59 hp · 68 Nm · 230 kg (road-ready)
Electronic fuel injection and a larger fuel tank.
- Street Scrambler (Euro 4)2017 – 2018
900 cc · 55 hp · 80 Nm · 206 kg (dry)
Liquid-cooled 900 'High Torque' twin from the Street Twin, ride-by-wire, switchable ABS and traction control, assist clutch, 19-inch front wheel; power, torque and dry weight (454 lb) published by the US press (Ultimate Motorcycling), as Triumph did not publish its own.
- Street Scrambler (65 ch)2019 – 2020
900 cc · 65 hp · 80 Nm · —
Ten more horsepower (65 PS at 7,500 rpm), four-piston Brembo front caliper, cartridge fork, three riding modes (Road, Rain, Off-Road).
- Street Scrambler (Euro 5) puis Scrambler 9002021 – 2025
900 cc · 65 hp · 80 Nm · 223 kg (road-ready)
Euro 5 homologation (65 PS at 7,250 rpm), styling touches (aluminium side plate, headlight brackets, seat); renamed Scrambler 900 from the 2023 model year.
- Scrambler 900 (2026)2026 – today
900 cc · 65 hp · 80 Nm · 221 kg (road-ready)
Redesigned frame, aluminium swingarm and wheel rims, 43 mm Showa upside-down fork, radial caliper on a 320 mm disc, cornering ABS and traction control, Off-Road mode, LCD and TFT instrument, LED lighting, 12-litre tank.
| Generation | Displacement | Power | Torque | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrambler 865 (carburateurs)2006 – 2007 Return of the Scrambler name at Triumph: air-cooled 865 cc parallel twin with a 270° firing interval, carburettors, twin high-level exhaust. | 865 cc | 55 hp | 69 Nm | 205 kg dry |
| Scrambler 865 EFI2008 – 2016 Electronic fuel injection and a larger fuel tank. | 865 cc | 59 hp | 68 Nm | 230 kg road-ready |
| Street Scrambler (Euro 4)2017 – 2018 Liquid-cooled 900 'High Torque' twin from the Street Twin, ride-by-wire, switchable ABS and traction control, assist clutch, 19-inch front wheel; power, torque and dry weight (454 lb) published by the US press (Ultimate Motorcycling), as Triumph did not publish its own. | 900 cc | 55 hp | 80 Nm | 206 kg dry |
| Street Scrambler (65 ch)2019 – 2020 Ten more horsepower (65 PS at 7,500 rpm), four-piston Brembo front caliper, cartridge fork, three riding modes (Road, Rain, Off-Road). | 900 cc | 65 hp | 80 Nm | — |
| Street Scrambler (Euro 5) puis Scrambler 9002021 – 2025 Euro 5 homologation (65 PS at 7,250 rpm), styling touches (aluminium side plate, headlight brackets, seat); renamed Scrambler 900 from the 2023 model year. | 900 cc | 65 hp | 80 Nm | 223 kg road-ready |
| Scrambler 900 (2026)2026 – today Redesigned frame, aluminium swingarm and wheel rims, 43 mm Showa upside-down fork, radial caliper on a 320 mm disc, cornering ABS and traction control, Off-Road mode, LCD and TFT instrument, LED lighting, 12-litre tank. | 900 cc | 65 hp | 80 Nm | 221 kg road-ready |
Manufacturer figures (otherwise specialist press). Weighing conditions differ between generations: compare weights with care.
Available colors
Manufacturer recalls
No known recalls for this model.