2017 Triumph Street Cup and Street Scrambler Video Review
The latest 900s get ridden in Spain
Because a video’s worth at least 2000 words…
Right, it’s been a couple of weeks since we posted our first-ride impressions of Triumph’s latest additions to its ever-expanding Bonneville line – the Street Cup and Street Scrambler – which the printed word and still photos pour forth faster than video. The Cup and Scrambler, you’ll recall, are both packing Triumph’s excellent yet economical 900cc High Torque parallel-Twin, which debuted a year earlier in the Street Twin.
We think you’ll agree this one was worth the wait: 5:55 of carefully choreographed and beautifully scored action featuring both the Cup and the Scrambler, shot on location outside beautiful Madrid, Spain with a cast of one – all of it filmed in stunning digital video color, lovingly edited and scored by MO’s own Videographer in Chief, James Martinec. Plug in your earbuds, angle your monitor away from the boss’s prying eyes, and enjoy!
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Sigh... Really pretty bikes, but I still see no excuse why they couldn't produce at least as much horsepower as an SV650 with a modern 900cc SOHC twin engine. I don't think that camming it for 65-70 hp would have detracted appreciably from the gruntiness of the engine and would have made up a bit for their near 500lb curb weights. I absolutely love the aesthetic of the street twin but the mismatched tire construction and power-to-weight ratio are really off-putting for me. Maybe someone will find a way to unlock some significant but reliable power gains that won't require splitting cases.
I like what Triumph has been doing. These bikes are not intimidating, fun to ride, and look good. A welcome option to a cruiser.
Now let's hope they continue to show attention to the naked line, and maybe give the Daytona the 765 engine.