[orthoman52]

OK, I love my 2009 Triumph T100-but I might love the Scrambler more. I have a Classic on order and it should be in soon. Is there anyone out there who has traded their Triumph in for a Scrambler? If so, what do you think? Everything I've read gives a big edge to the new Ducati. What you guys and girls have to say?

 

[cb_abq]

OK, I love my 2009 Triumph T100-but I might love the Scrambler more. I have a Classic on order and it should be in soon. Is there anyone out there who has traded their Triumph in for a Scrambler? If so, what do you think? Everything I've read gives a big edge to the new Ducati. What you guys and girls have to say?

I sold a 2010 Street Triple R and a 2009 Thruxton to get the Scrambler Icon, and I could not be happier. This bike eclipses both bikes in many categories, blinding cornering speed notwithstanding. The only limit I have found thus far is the peg height, which I hit on the first day. The street triple R might accelerate slightly faster than the Ducati Scrambler, but I find the scrambler to be more comfortable. I did like the look of the Thruxton a lot, but the Scrambler to be lighter and faster.

 

[PeteI]

OK, I love my 2009 Triumph T100-but I might love the Scrambler more. I have a Classic on order and it should be in soon. Is there anyone out there who has traded their Triumph in for a Scrambler? If so, what do you think? Everything I've read gives a big edge to the new Ducati. What you guys and girls have to say?

Hi, I had a 2011 t100 just before the tiger 800 xc, which I just sold. rode the icon last week. I believe it to be an amazing difference. Having the t100 for a little over 2 yrs., I got to know it well. Had the exhaust put on which made it sound great! I must admit I really love the scrambler by comparison. Id say it is not a fair comparison. The scrambler feels waaaay more sporty. IMO the asthetics kill my old t100 as well.
If your on the fence, look at it this way...you've had the t1oo, I'm sure its been great!! so try something new for a while. You can always get the newer t100 down the road which everyone is sure will improve now that the duc SCR is out. I'd give triumph 2 years.
I'm 8 or 9 triumph t-shirts in, so it is a BIG jump for me too!

 

[Wild Man]

OK, I love my 2009 Triumph T100-but I might love the Scrambler more. I have a Classic on order and it should be in soon. Is there anyone out there who has traded their Triumph in for a Scrambler? If so, what do you think? Everything I've read gives a big edge to the new Ducati. What you guys and girls have to say?

I have a 2011 T100 Bonneville that I really like, local dealer was offering demo rides, rode a yellow Icon a week ago, took delivery of her today and rode it about 100 miles. I like them both, life is short, planning to keep both, tell the boss I'm selling one soon (maybe in a couple of years)

 

[outofthebox]

I've pondered over that question many times too. A direct comparison between the Ducati Scrambler and the T100 or the regular Bonnie is hard to find anywhere.

The closest there is this comparo between the Icon and Triumph Scrambler. IMO, a Scrambler Classic vs the Triumph Scrambler would have been a more 'apples-to-apples' comparison.

The Bonnie question can't be that easy to answer for those who are looking primarily for urban commutes with the occasional weekend trips thrown in.

Bonnie does look like a million bucks and has been around for a while. The aftermarket parts ecosystem is also a bit better developed IMO. The Ducati on the other hand is definitely the sportier one of the two if not the better looking one. It is also more powerful but whether that additional power can be put to good use in urban conditions is not that easy to answer.

I will hopefully be riding both this Sunday, I'll share my post ride thoughts in this thread later.

 

[littleowl]

I haven't owned a Triumph so can't give a fair comparison but the Bonnie was on my shortlist of bikes I can touch the ground on! I discounted it due to it's weight, as I usually do with bikes I like. I was considering the Yamaha MT07 but didn't really like the look of it and it's much higher then the Scrambler. I'm quite small and the Scrambler is the only bike I've ever test ridden before buying - nothing in it's category can touch it for size, aesthetics and ergonomics, for me

 

[Berkin]

I think you might be on a little biased platform to get a subjective answer which might mean you just wanna be pushed of the edge...

Get a scrambler its great!

 

[Jonny Astro]

I have had my Icon for 2 months/1300 miles now, and can honestly say it is objectively better in all measurable respects than the Triumph Scrambler I had before (2007 carb model).


It's more powerful, with a bright throttle response, also lighter and better handling.

Subjectively though, it's down to your own perspective. I loved the "authentic retro" buzz of the Triumph, the fact that it still had chrome on it like a proper motorbike should, and the overall solid feel.


But after four years of the Triumph it was time for a change, and the Ducati is a brilliant bike. I really wouldn't hesitate!


Jonny

 

[orthoman52]

Great responses, guys. As Berkin stated, I just needed a little push. I'm all in for the Scrambler. I'll let you know how I feel about the decision in a couple of weeks.

 

[mulderdog]

I have owned 3 modern Triumphs, the Scrambler being my last and favorite. (mostly because of the ergonomics and the mods the PO had done)(all models are pretty similar).
The Scrambler is MUCH lighter. It seems a faster and definitely nimbler.
I see apples and oranges.
I think it is just the names that led to the comparo story in one of the mags. I believe they concluded they were both great bikes which is totally true IMO.
I would love to still own the Triumph, but I do MUCH prefer the Ducati !!

 

[Scepisle]

Basically I want a Ducati Scrambler that looks like the Triumph Bonneville/Scrambler...

 

[silverluxe]

I really REALLY wanted the fake concept someone created off of the Sport Classic. This in my mind looks better than the final production bike.

 

[outofthebox]

Oh yes sir! I would buy this one in a heartbeat. what a beauty!

Right now without a doubt the 2015 Scrambler is the new flashy kid on the block. But that's mostly because we are in 2015.

The million dollar question is how good or desirable a 2015 Ducati Scrambler will look 10 or even 5 years down the line? At least for those who intend to keep it for that long.

That is always the real definition of a classic.

 

[silverluxe]

Since I replaced mine with the 'timeless' (ha!) Yamaha TW200, it's definitely a visual upgrade. The scrambler looks enough like a 'standard classic motorcycle' that it's going to definitely stand the test of time.

It falls right in line with a lot of the other retro classics visually, in my opinion. Someone will always want to be seen on a Triumph Bonneville, or a Suzuki TU250, or a Sportster, or whatever. The Scrambler seems to fit right in in that category of good enough looking to age well.

Standard bikes without a lot of 'of the moment, now' features usually age well. That's why a Yamaha FZ-07 makes more financial sense than a Scrambler right now based on performance for the dollar, but in 15 years not many people will be after a 2015 FZ-07 but people will probably still be smitten with the Scrambler.

 

[outofthebox]

Amen to that! I mostly agree and hope that you are right. Let's meet and compare our notes in 2025!

p.s. I don't know if I'd mentioned this to you earlier, but I used to ride a TW200 in '97. Gave it up after a year or so and then took a break from riding for many years due to work related reasons mostly.

 

[silverluxe]

I loved riding my TW200. I just hated how slow it was to get anywhere. Once I was 'there' it was always fun to ride though I commuted to work on it and was getting over 80mpg as well. I'm hoping the ergonomics of the Scrambler are similar and that it'll make city riding even more fun than on my other bikes.

I've always been a fan of classic styled, standard bikes so the Scrambler piqued my interest last fall. I was happy that when I finally saw one in person I felt like it was a 'less is more' setup more than I felt it was missing things that it should have. I think I'm going to like mine. I just wish it'd show up soon!

 

[outofthebox]

Yes TW200 was a fun bike to ride. I have loads of fond memories of the rides, Sadly no pictures though - I purchased my first digital camera - a kodak a year after I sold the TW200!

I'm sure Scrambler will be a completely different experience. I'll have one at my disposal for the weekend. Will report back my thoughts vis-a-vis the TW200 here.

 

[outofthebox]

Have clocked about 8 hours on a yellow Icon over the weekend. Can't stop grinning. I felt the Icon is much closer to a slightly detuned sports bike rather than a retro or a dirt bike in almost every comparable way. Comparing it's performance with a Bonnie or any other retro bike is just plain wrong, IMO.
@silverluxe: coming from a TW200 perspective, you have a pleasant surprise waiting for you. Brace yourself to be a very, very happy bunny soon.