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When Triumph debuted the Scrambler 1200 platform in 2019, it lived up to the scrambler name in more than one way. High-mounted pipes, a 21-inch front wheel, and retro design delivered both scrambler style and substance. Not every Scrambler 1200 family member expressed those qualities in equal measure. The dirt-hungry XE variant prioritized performance. The XC favored a much milder approach.
Those paths are even more divergent in 2024, with the XE increasingly equipped to blaze trails and the rebranded Scrambler 1200 X campaigning on accessibility.
X-ccessible to all
Showa and Öhlins previously provided suspension on the Scrambler 1200 lineup. The former, the front end. The latter, the rear. Things change this time around, though. After collaborating with Marzocchi on the latest-generation Tiger 900, the Hinckley house sprung for the Italian suspension specialists instead.
According to Triumph, the new Marzocchi twin shocks lose nothing on the outgoing Öhlins units. That’s difficult to prove on the spec sheet alone, even if Marzocchi replicates the two-spring layout, triple spring rate, and piggyback reservoirs favored by its Swedish competitors. The front end for both models also hails from Marzocchi, but a common supplier is where the similarities end.
The X’s fork is non-adjustable and its dual shocks only allow preload tweaks. Meanwhile, the XE offers full adjustability from stem to stern. It also yields 9.8 inches of wheel travel all around. Those numbers make the X’s respectable 6.7 inches of travel seem meager by comparison. The XE’s long legs also lift the seat height skyward, measuring at 34.3 inches. Conversely, a standover height of 32.3 inches proves that approachability remains the X’s main objective. Owners can even whittle that down to 31.29 inches with an accessory low seat.
Triumph may highlight the X’s user-friendly features, but it's still kicking up some dirt. Should its front wheel point down a trail, the X roams the unbeaten path with a dedicated Off-Road mode. On the pavement, Road, Sport, and Rider (customizable) modes cater to the whims of the rider while Rain mode caters to the whims of Mother Nature. Triumph also goes as far as outfitting the X with Continental-developed lean-sensitive ABS and switchable cornering traction control, rider aids notably absent from the outgoing XC variant.
An LCD/TFT combo dash offers technology without all the complexity, while 10,000-mile service intervals (theoretically) lower the cost of ownership. Maybe the most accessible feature is the X’s MSRP, which starts at $13,595. That’s $1,150 less than the 2023 Scrambler 1200 XC, a figure Triumph was all too eager to announce, given the global inflation rates of recent years. The range-topping XE also benefits from a modest $900 markdown at $15,295, but it doesn’t forego upgrades in the process.
Stop and go
Brembo M50 calipers handsomely equipped the previous-generation XE for both on- and off-road duties. Triumph stepped that up to the Italian firm’s flagship Stylema model in 2024. Often found on class-leading sport bikes and adventure-tourers, the four-pot binders are known for top-tier adjustability, venting, and lest we forget, speed-shedding performance.
The XE’s trim-exclusive Off-Road Pro ride mode also lends extra capability on the trail. A feature that grants riders “uninterrupted control for the most challenging off-road riding," as Triumph puts it. The difference isn’t just digital either. The top-spec model also rolls on Metzeler Tourance rubber whereas Karoo Street tires suit the X’s preference for pavement.
The X and XE aren’t reluctant to share, however, boasting the same Bonneville 1200 cc twin. Peak performance numbers remain unchanged, but a new 50 mm throttle body and updated exhaust headers help spread the usable power throughout the rev range. The engine’s 89-horsepower peak now arrives earlier, at 7,000 rpm. The same goes for torque, which tops out at 81 foot-pounds at 4,250 rpm.
A scrambler finish
Both the Scrambler X and XE will arrive in Triumph showrooms starting in February 2024. Customers can order the X in Carnival Red, Ash Grey, and Sapphire Black. The XE’s finishes include Phantom Black & Storm Grey, Sapphire Black, and the retro-tastic Baja Orange & Phantom Black.
It’s no surprise that Triumph offers more than 70 accessories for the revamped lineup. Whether you're looking at the 102-liter luggage system or high-mounted front fender, heated grips or a headlight grille, the catalog allows owners to enhance both form and function. Sounds about right for the Scrambler 1200 platform.
| 2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200 X | 2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $13,595 | $15,295 |
| Engine | 1,200 cc, liquid-cooled, eight-valve, parallel twin | |
|
Transmission, final drive |
Six-speed, chain | |
| Claimed horsepower | 89 @ 7,000 rpm | |
| Claimed torque | 81.1 foot-pounds @ 4,250 rpm | |
| Frame | Tubular steel | |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi 45 mm fork, non-adjustable; 6.7 inches of travel | Marzocchi 45 mm fork, adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound damping; 9.8 inches of travel |
| Rear suspension | Marzocchi dual shocks, adjustable for preload; 6.7 inches of travel | Marzocchi dual shocks, adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound damping; 9.8 inches of travel |
| Front brake | Dual Nissin two-piston axial calipers, 310 mm discs with ABS | Dual Brembo Stylema four-piston radial calipers, 320 mm discs with ABS |
| Rear brake | Nissin two-piston caliper, 255 mm disc with ABS | |
| Rake, trail | 26.2 degrees, 4.9 inches | 26.9 degrees, 5.0 inches |
| Wheelbase | 60 inches | 61.8 inches |
| Seat height | 32.3 inches | 34.3 inches |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 gallons | |
| Tires | Metzeler Karoo Street, 90/90-21 front, 150/70R17 rear | Metzeler Tourance, 90/90-21 front, 150/70R17 rear |
| Claimed weight | 502 pounds | 507 pounds |
| Available | February 2024 | |
| Warranty | 24 months | |
| More info | triumphmotorcycles.com | |
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