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TRIUMPH’S GREAT ESCAPE MACHINE

  • Dealernews
  • Apr 16, 2021

 

What’s old is new again! Triumph looks to its heritage to launch its Euro 5 compliant 1200 XC and XE Scramblers whilst hearkening back to the most famous movie star, stunt and motorcycle in the brand’s history, with the 2022 Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition. Take my money now! “First launched in 2018, the Triumph Scrambler 1200 has rapidly become a modern Triumph icon, setting a new benchmark in its category thanks to its class-leading riding capabilities both on-road and off-road, its state-of-the-art technology, outstanding specifications and extensive customization options,” claims Hinkley HQ.

With high pipes, 21-inch front wheels and wide desert bars, all three versions look the part and share the 1,200cc parallel-twin engine, complete with a Scrambler-specific state of tune. Despite being fettled to meet tough Euro 5 standards, claimed torque comes in at 81 pound-feet at 4,500 rpm with 90 horsepower on tap at 7,250 rpm. An impressive feat considers all the hoops the engineering team had to hop through to become compliant. And then there is that sound. 

“Born from an unparalleled Triumph Scrambler bloodline, including the world’s first production scramblers, raced for fun and glory by legendary racers such as Bud Ekins and Steve McQueen, the new generation has featured in multiple extreme off-road competitions, including the Mexican 1000 and the Spanish Bassella race, repeatedly demonstrating their class leading capability.” 

The good news is dealers should begin taking delivery in June, complete with 70+ bespoke accessories, including new Dakar inspired fly screen…  better news is that MSRP for the XC remains right around $14,000, the same as last year. The bad news? There will only be 1,000 of the Steve McQueen models made! 

“Inspired by the original competition-spec Triumph TR6, made famous by the legendary barbed wire jump in the iconic 1963 WWII classic The Great Escape, the Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition has been developed in partnership with the McQueen family. The Triumph TR6 used in the jump was created by a British Triumph dealer and ISDT Gold Medal racer Ken Heanes, with an ISDT suspension set-up designed for robust stunt work Bud Ekins put the bike through in the movie. 

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