Triumph 1200 XE/XC

[Antti]

This is just so good damn good looking bike.. versus KTMs (if we forget the SE) and don`t even need to mention rest in the adv scene.
I`ve ridden it once and was very impressed.

 

[Florida lime]

I've had mine for almost 3 years now.

Just yesterday.

 

[Antti]

Nice!
I took a spin with blue one. The bottom torque is massive and as the seat is flat the feeling is a bit funny at first.

 

[scottcolbath]

Anyone of you have a good knowledge source for these bikes?

I picked up a 2019. Love it. It's going to need an oil change and eventually, other maintenance. I wish there was a thread somewhere for these bikes, like Creeper had for the 640 over on Advrider.

S.C.

 

[Alan F.]

Does the high exhaust take any getting used to?

 

[scottcolbath]

Does the high exhaust take any getting used to?

I'm OK with it. It does throw some heat, but apparently doing a de-cat to the exhaust eliminates that issue. There's aftermarket replacement pipes for the cat section of the exhaust, or some are cutting open the stock cat can, removing the cat, and welding it back up.

I've done nothing but ride mine since I got it. I'm going to Vegas this weekend. I might ride the Triumph. That, or the Busa. Not sure yet. It would be the Triumph's first long ride.

BTW, an old Framingham guy here. I've been in Az. since 1990. We may have talked about this before. Fuck, I don't remember. :)

S.C.

 

[scottcolbath]

So, I took the Scrambler to Vegas. Fantastic road tripper. I kept my speed at 75 or below for 99% of the ride, with the cruise control on for a lot of that. At a couple points on the ride there/back, I just took my hands off the bars, folded them against my body, and let the bike to its thing. It's almost 350 miles each way, and I was perfectly comfortable on the bike. And with the passenger pegs there, you can change up your riding position a bit when you feel the urge. I do like this bike.