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2021–2023 · Scrambler · Buyer's Guide
Desert Looks, Street Reality
At its heart sits a 900 cc liquid-cooled parallel twin with a 270-degree crank, and that firing order shapes the whole bike. You get 64 hp and 59 lb-ft, tuned low and friendly rather than peaky, with a torque-assist clutch and three ride modes to set how the power lands. ABS and traction control come standard, so the rider aids are all here. Wire-spoke wheels and a 19-inch front carry the 1960s desert-sled look, and the build reads as genuine Triumph: tactile switchgear, honest metal, the detail this brand trades on.
On the road it rides easy. The 31.1-inch seat and upright bars make it welcoming for a wide range of riders, and at 55 mpg with a simple twin and chain drive, it stays cheap to run over the years. Here is the honest part. The name says scrambler, but the 4.7 inches of travel at each end matches what a road-going naked bike gives you. Point it down a smooth gravel path and it is happy. Ask for anything rougher and the suspension runs out of room fast. Buy it for the style and the relaxed street manners, not for real dirt.
Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.
| Power | 64 hp (48 kW) |
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| Torque | 59 lb-ft (80 Nm) |
| Displacement | 900 cc |
| Engine | Parallel twin |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Fork | Telescopic |
| Front brake | 310 mm |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-17 |
| Wheelbase | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
| Front travel | 4.7 in (120 mm) |
| Rear travel | 4.7 in (120 mm) |
| Seat height | 31.1 in (790 mm) |
| Wet weight | 492 lb (223 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 gal (12 L) |
| Top speed | 99 mph (160 km/h) |
| Fuel economy | 55 mpg (US) |
Equipment check
Chassis
Drivetrain
Safety
Years of paddock conversations, club-night chatter, owner chats and the messages riders send me directly add up to a clear picture of the 2021–2023 Street Scrambler. Owners enjoy riding it and enjoy looking at it. Their complaints center on parts quality and on what happens when you push it hard.
The praise riders repeat most is how friendly it feels on a twisty back road. They describe light steering and suspension that soaks up the ride, and they call it fun rather than hard work. Owners also like that it stands apart from the modern roadsters parked around it. Several mention that servicing bills rarely hurt.
The most common complaint is build quality. Owners mention electrical niggles and parts below the standard they expected, and most agree its reliability trails the Japanese rivals. Riders who push hard on bumpy roads find that the non-adjustable fork and basic twin shocks reach their limits, even though the ride stays comfortable. One or two riders say it feels heavy for its power and slow off the line next to similar-capacity Japanese twins, and some wish the engine pulled harder above 6,000 rpm.
Alternator wiring may short and overheat
The connector system between the alternator and main harness can form an electrical bridge, causing overheating, deformation and risk of fire or crash. Triumph recall SRAN627 (NHTSA 24V785) applies to 2022 models; remedy fits a wire alignment clip.
Wiring harness chafing at steering head
The main harness can rub against the frame near the steering head, abrading wires and causing multiple electrical failures (instrument cluster dropouts, engine cut-out, starting problems). Reported on water-cooled twin models including the Street Scrambler.
Fuel gauge sensor failure
The fuel level sensor inside the tank can stick or fail, giving an inaccurate or empty reading. Triumph has acknowledged the fault to dealers.
Where this Triumph Street Scrambler pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.
Power
Torque
Displacement
Wet weight
Top speed
Seat height
Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the Street Scrambler is actually built for.
For quiet heritage routes and small-town stops, this one fits your rhythm. The classic looks and relaxed twin suit the calm pace, just plan your fuel around the modest 3.2-gallon tank on longer days.
Made for Acadia National Park · Austin / Handbuilt Motorcycle Show · Blue Ridge Parkway
The easy handling makes the Hill Country twisties genuinely fun at a relaxed pace, and the style earns nods at every stop. It won't chase hard-sport speed, but for weekend road rides it delivers.
Made for Austin / Texas Hill Country · Twisted Sisters · Austin / Handbuilt Motorcycle Show
If you want brand identity, sound and cruiser presence for the big rallies, this leaner scrambler pulls a different way. Strong character, but it isn't the low-slung cruiser that scene expects.
Made for A1A — Florida Atlantic Coast · Black Hills / Sturgis Rally Hub · Daytona Main Street / Bike Week
If you're cross-shopping the older generation, here's what changed.
Previous generation · 2019–2020
Style That Earns Its Dirt
Compare to the previous model →If this one isn't quite the fit, these are the bikes worth riding back-to-back against it.
Any price note compares both bikes at the same age — the youngest age both have on the used market — against this Triumph Street Scrambler. “cheaper/pricier” is what that bike costs second-hand, not how worn it is.
Successor · 2023–2025
Roughly $1,500 cheaper used than this bike at 3 yr
Competitor · 2019–2022
Italian Style You Can Ride
~$2,500 cheaper used than this bike at 4 yr
Competitor · 2023–2025
Flat-Track Style, Real Scrambler
Roughly $1,400 cheaper used than this bike at 3 yr
Competitor · 2015–2021
Fun Chassis, Honest Soul
About the same used price as this bike at 5 yr