Triumph Scrambler 1200 X specs: can you green lane it?
The Triumph Scrambler 1200 X weighs 228kg wet, has a seat height of 820mm and 185mm of ground clearance, and makes 89hp. Expect Not officially published, for a range of Not officially published from its 15-litre tank.
4/10
Holloway Green Lane Score
A good-looking, torquey retro scrambler that copes with dry gravel and green lanes, but it is heavy and road-biased, so it suits easy lanes rather than technical byways. Rider ability, terrain, weather and tyre choice still move the real answer more than the bike alone does.
£11,895New, OTR
228kgWet weight
820mmSeat height
Not officially publishedReal-world range
Holloway ratings
Four separate scores, not one blended number, so you can see what's actually driving it.
Beginner friendliness
3/5
Road usability
4/5
Technical off-road capability
2/5
Green-lane suitability
2/5
Full specs
Price (new, OTR)£11,895 (2024 price, dealers often discount)
Engine1200cc
Power89hp
Torque110Nm
Weight (wet)228kg
Seat height820mm
Fuel tank15L
Real-world rangeNot officially published
EconomyNot officially published
Wheels (f/r)21" / 17"
Ground clearance185mm
Suspension travel (f/r)Not officially published
ABSYes
Traction controlYes
Ride modesYes
Service interval10,000 miles
Licence requiredA
Stock tyre sizes (f/r)90/90-21 / 150/70-17
Stock tyresMetzeler Karoo Street
Where the Triumph Scrambler 1200 X sits
Wet weight against ground clearance for every bike in the finder that publishes both. Light and tall, top left, is where the easiest green lane bikes sit. Tap a dot to open that bike.
Figures are manufacturer claims. Clearance is measured differently by different makers, so treat small gaps as a draw.
Will your feet reach?
The Triumph Scrambler 1200 X has a 820mm seat. Enter your inside leg for a rough idea of how much foot you'll get down when stopped.
A rough guide only. A wide seat needs more leg than a narrow one, the suspension settles 20 to 40mm under you, and boots add a little. Many bikes offer a low seat or lowering link. Sit on one before you buy.
Tyres that fit the Triumph Scrambler 1200 X
It runs a 90/90-21 front and a 150/70-17 rear, on Metzeler Karoo Street from the factory. 44 tyres in our Tyre Finder are made in at least one of those sizes, ranked by green lane score.
Sizes are for the standard UK model and can change between model years. Check the size on your own tyre sidewall, and ask your dealer before fitting a different size. Our size lists come from maker and retailer listings and can miss sizes, so a tyre shown for one end may still be made in your other size. Check the maker's size chart.
The Scrambler 1200 X has a 21 inch front wheel, a dedicated Off-road riding mode and switchable traction control and ABS. Bennetts found it capable on dirt and green lanes, though less so than the XE, with limited ground clearance (185 mm), road-biased Karoo Street tyres and 228 kg of wet weight holding it back on hard trails and rocky terrain. With traction control off, the rear slides easily, which is fun on gravel but demanding in deep, rutted lanes.
Pros for green laning
Strong, torquey 1200cc twin (89hp, 110Nm) with plenty of low-down pull for lanes.
21 inch front wheel, Off-road mode and switchable traction control and ABS.
Comfortable on the road links, with a 820 mm seat (795 mm with the low seat option).
Good looks and a classic character that suit easy green lanes and long road rides.
Cons and limitations
228 kg wet is heavy in mud and rutted lanes.
Only 185 mm ground clearance, and reviewers report pegs scraping when pushed.
Standard Metzeler Karoo Street tyres are road-biased, so grip drops in wet lanes.
Suspension and brakes are less premium than the XE, and the 15 litre tank limits range.
Before taking it seriously off-road: A bash plate, handguards and engine protection, plus proper off-road tyres such as the optional Michelin Anakee Wild or a more aggressive set for wet lanes. Fit a low seat if you are short. Keep to dry gravel and easy lanes rather than technical, rocky ones.
Remember: a rank here assumes reasonable stock tyres and a competent rider in decent conditions. The right tyres, or the wrong weather, can move a lane from easy to genuinely hard regardless of what bike you're on. Check a lane's own difficulty and hazards on the map before you go, don't rely on a bike score alone.
Find where to actually ride it
Browse legal green lanes and byways across England and Wales, filtered by difficulty, on Holloway's map.
