Triumph SCRAMBLER 1200 XE

I COULD THROW OUT ALL subjectivity with the bathwater and admit I instantly fell in love with the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE. Taking only the first few hundred metres exiting the hotel in Lorne Victoria, through the first set of curves leading towards the famed Great Ocean Road the love gushed. My inner sweeping needle was edging to the maximum 10 out of 10 for power, torque, light clutch, sweet gearbox and strong, progressive Brembo M50 brakes.

There was an intangible ‘this is just right’ feel to it. I had already called it a stunner for looks and build quality during the Media presentation the night before. The XE was a laid-down misère so I might as well spend the time pool-side sipping on Triomphe D’Anis cocktails, enjoying two days with my feet up instead of riding, such was my forgone conclusion.

ALL THAT’S OLD IS THE NEW

I think we should get our collective heads around this whole revival of all-things-past. The never-ending cash-in on the best elements of bygone days is still all pervasive. Triumph openly stated they wanted to take on Ducati and BMW and smash them up