“The soul of a thumper Supermoto with the dressing of a Café Racer.” In 1997, MZ unveiled the Baghira, a 660cc thumper developed from their Skorpion supermono and named after the wise and ferocious panther […]
Tag: Scramblers
“Renovatio”: Bultaco Frontera 370 by Nitro Cycles
Bringing a two-stroke Spanish Bul back to life… In 1975, Bultaco introduced the Frontera, a two-stroke enduro built to meet the demands of “American Enduro experts.” Advertisements appeared in Cycle World and other publications: “Imagine […]
Marlboro Man: Royal Enfield Himalayan Scrambler
Royal Enfield and the Marlboro Man… The Royal Enfield Himalayan was launched in 2016 as the company’s first adventure touring bike. It was designed by none other than Pierre Terblanche, the designer behind such machines […]
“Hardy” Scrambler: Yamaha SR150 by Zoth Moto
The Yamaha SR150 is known in Taiwan as a “white plate” motorcycle, a bike free of the high taxes and twice yearly safety inspections (!!) required on larger motorcycles — restrictions that can make it […]
Triumph TR5 Trophy by Blitzkrieg Machines
From Chopper to Desert Sled… The Triumph TR5 Trophy debuted in 1949 as a 500cc off-road/trials version of the Speed Twin. Interestingly enough, the aluminum barrels and heads came from a generator the company had […]
XEcutioner: Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE by A&J Cycles
This year, the crew from Hinkley debuted the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE and XC with a very bold statement: “The Real Deal.” Unlike many factory-built “scramblers” of today, the big Triumph Scrambler 1200 lives up […]
Honda NX650 City Scrambler
The Honda NX650 Dominator has become a darling of the modern customs scene. The tried-and-true big single is perfect for running the gauntlet of urban commutes, jumping curbs and finding back-alley shortcuts, then shooting out […]
2-Stroke Special: Yamaha IT425 Supermoto from 5Special
Only available in 1980, the Yamaha IT425 put professional performance within reach of regular consumers and enduro enthusiasts. The engine, based on the one from the YZ400 motocrosser, offered 46 bhp at 6500 rpm. That’s […]
Silent Assassin: Empulse R E-Scrambler
In 2012, Brammo introduced the Empulse R, an electric motorcycle with fully adjustable suspension, carbon-fiber bodywork, and a water-cooled engine boasting 54 bhp and 61 lb-ft of torque. Rare for an e-bike, the Empulse came […]
Name This! Yamaha TT600S Scrambler
The Yamaha TT600, introduced in 1983, was one of the very first 600cc single-cylinder enduros — a lighter, more aggressive off-road variant of the XT600. Said Yamaha at the time: “Yamaha TT600 – For people […]
