Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

Test fleet: Triumph 1200 Scrambler XC

are now 2500 miles into my Scrambler 1200XC relationship, and things are going well. Fun rides around my Norfolk are a hoot and the perfect playground for the big Triumph, with the instant oomph of that huge twin – each piston is 600cc, yet the vibes are so minimal – great for overtaking, or blasting from one corner to

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