Triumph Scrambler 1200 vs Yamaha XSR900
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Triumph Scrambler 1200 and the Yamaha XSR900 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Triumph Motorcycles Philippines Inc. (Autohub Group) and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Triumph Motorcycles, via triumphmotorcycles.ph.
Triumph Scrambler 1200
Scrambler 1200 X variant
- SRP
- ₱995,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱28,069
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha XSR900
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱729,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱20,566
How they differ
- The Yamaha XSR900 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱729,000, which is ₱266,000 (27%) below the Triumph Scrambler 1200 at ₱995,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the XSR900 is estimated at ₱20,566 a month against ₱28,069 for the Scrambler 1200, a difference of ₱7,503 a month.
- The XSR900 makes more power (119 PS against 90 PS for the Scrambler 1200).
- The Scrambler 1200 has more torque (110 Nm against 93 Nm for the XSR900).
- The Scrambler 1200 has the larger engine (1,200 cc against 890 cc for the XSR900).
- The XSR900 has the lower seat at 810 mm, 10 mm below the Scrambler 1200, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Scrambler 1200 is the heavier bike (228 kg against 193 kg for the XSR900).
- The Scrambler 1200 carries more fuel (15 L against 14 L for the XSR900).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Triumph Scrambler 1200Scrambler 1200 X, ₱995,000 | Yamaha XSR900Standard, ₱729,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel-twin | 3-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve |
| Displacement (differs) | 1200 cc | 890 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 90 PS | 119 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 7000 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 110 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 4250 | 7000 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Ride by wire, multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | n/a |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric starter |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 20 km/L |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | X ring chain | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | n/a | 2155 mm |
| Width (differs) | 834 mm | 860 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1185 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1525 mm | 1495 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 820 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 140 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 228 kg | 193 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Marzocchi Non-adjustable USD forks 170mm wheel travel | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Marzocchi twin RSU’s with piggyback reservoir, preload adjustable. 170mm wheel travel | Swingarm (link type suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin 310mm discs, 2 piston Nissin axial caliper, ABS | 298 mm disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single 255mm disc, single piston floating Nissin caliper, ABS | 245 mm disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 90/90-21 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/70 R17 | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | Tubeless 36-spoke 21 x 2.15in, aluminium rims | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular steel | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | Multi-functional LCD instruments with TFT display | n/a |
| Ownership | ||
| Service interval (differs) | 10,000 miles (16,000 km), or 12 Months, whichever comes first | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.