Shopping the Triumph Scrambler 900 and want to know how it really compares to the Ducati Scrambler Icon, Yamaha XSR700 and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650? Here’s an honest, sourced side-by-side — specs, horsepower, price and the places the competition wins — from Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA. Scrambler style with real substance — a 900cc twin (64 hp, 59 lb-ft), 19″ front wheel, high pipes and Triumph finish. We’ll be straight about the price. Here’s the honest look against the mid scramblers.
2026 Triumph Scrambler 900 vs. the scrambler class
Scrambler style with real substance — a 900cc twin (64 hp, 59 lb-ft), 19″ front wheel, high pipes and Triumph finish. We’ll be straight about the price. Here’s the honest look against the mid scramblers.
TriumphScrambler 900 Our pick | DucatiScrambler Icon | YamahaXSR700 | Royal EnfieldInterceptor 650 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 900cc twin | 803cc L-twin | 689cc twin | 648cc twin |
| Horsepower | 64 hp | 73 hp | 73 hp | 47 hp |
| Torque | 59 lb-ft | 49 lb-ft | 50 lb-ft | 38 lb-ft |
| Scrambler ability 19″ front, high pipes | ✓ | street-biased | roadster | roadster |
| Price starting MSRP | $12,395 | ~$10,995 | ~$9,199 | ~$6,449 |
Why buy the Scrambler 900 from Empire
The most authentic mid-size scrambler — real scrambler geometry and Triumph finish, with torque to match.
- ✓A genuine scrambler, not a costume. A 19″ front wheel, high-mount pipes, upright bars and longer travel give it real light-trail ability — more than the road-biased rivals.
- ✓Torque-rich 900 twin. 64 hp and 59 lb-ft of easy grunt with the classic British-twin beat — great for relaxed trails and town alike.
- ✓Triumph style and finish. The detailing, paint and accessory range are a cut above — a scrambler you’ll be proud to park.
- ●Straight talk. The Ducati Scrambler Icon and Yamaha XSR700 both make more peak power (73 hp) for $1,400–$3,200 less, and the Royal Enfield Interceptor is far cheaper. The Scrambler 900 is the priciest here — you’re paying for genuine scrambler ability, torque and Triumph finish.
And the price is the price. Our advertised number already includes freight, setup and our documentation fee — only sales tax and title/registration are added.
Watch before you buy — top Scrambler 900 videos
▶The Honest ReviewIndependent YouTube review
▶Ready for a Scramble?Independent YouTube review
▶Specs & First RideIndependent YouTube review
▶Classy, Fun, Practical All-RounderIndependent YouTube review
Frequently asked questions
Is the Triumph Scrambler 900 a good choice?
The most authentic mid-size scrambler — real scrambler geometry and Triumph finish, with torque to match. A 19″ front wheel, high-mount pipes, upright bars and longer travel give it real light-trail ability — more than the road-biased rivals.
How does the Triumph Scrambler 900 compare to the competition?
The Ducati Scrambler Icon and Yamaha XSR700 both make more peak power (73 hp) for $1,400–$3,200 less, and the Royal Enfield Interceptor is far cheaper. The Scrambler 900 is the priciest here — you’re paying for genuine scrambler ability, torque and Triumph finish.
Where can I see the Triumph Scrambler 900 near Spokane?
Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA stocks the Triumph Scrambler 900 with Up Front Pricing — freight, setup and our documentation fee are already in the advertised price. Text us at 509-498-3541 or browse the inventory online.
Figures are 2026 model-year from manufacturer and published sources; competitor specs and prices are approximate, vary by trim and market, and should be verified before purchase. MSRPs exclude tax and title/registration. Video links are independent third-party YouTube reviews for research; Empire Cycle & Powersports is not affiliated with the creators. Comparison by Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley, WA.
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Reviewed & updated by the team at Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley.