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dedicated Scrambler tune , developed to give the perfect balance of power and torque delivery for both road and off-road riding . The suspension and braking combos remain the same Öhlins and Brembo units with the suspension being fully adjustable and the brakes being Brembo ’ s monstrous M50 calipers up front . Packed with state-of-the-art technology and rider aids , the new Scrambler 1200 XC and XE continue to show Triumph ’ s dedication to giving their bikes the best available electronics . Both models feature the full-colour TFT instruments with two different design themes , each with three display layout options , allowing the rider to alter the amount of information shown . The new Scrambler 1200 is also pre-enabled for the accessory-fit My Triumph connectivity system . This allows the rider to access phone calls , operate music , use turn-by-turn navigation and manage a GoPro through the handlebar controls and TFT interface . Connecting the rider and the engine is
Triumph ’ s latest generation ride-by-wire which enables the use of six riding modes – Road , Rain , Sport , Off-Road , Off-Road Pro ( available on the XE only ) and Rider-Configurable . The riding modes can be selected while on the move ( with the exception of the Off-Road and Off-Road Pro modes ) and adjust throttle response , traction control and ABS settings . The Scrambler 1200 XE also features cornering ABS and cornering traction control , both of which automatically adapts the level of intervention to maintain the optimum ride , at any lean angle . Additional high specification rider-focused technology on both bikes includes torque-assist clutch , cruise control , keyless ignition , under-seat USB charging socket and the internal wiring ready to plug in the accessory fit heated grips , which have three modes . The 2021 Triumph Scrambler range is expected to arrive in New Zealand in the next couple of months . Pricing is yet to be confirmed .
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