Thank you gentlemen for the input
Thing is, Ive never tried the Triumph 1200cc engine so Im not aware of the cruising RPMs. Would be interested to know how the RPMs of the 1200cc compare to my 900cc SS at 120 kmh for example. Turku - Helsinki aint my favorite route ;-) and I dont go there a lot.
We all make mistakes in our life and getting the wrong bike for your use is one of them but I had no problems when I rode my old AC Thruxton on the highways and by ways and I know heaps of people who ride their old 900 Scramblers on long haul trips on the highways without problems and will happily cruise above the speed limits all day.
Just look at what riding you do now to justafide going up in bikes, where you ride it the most and why have a scrambler if you don't take it off road, each bike is design for its own thing so you just got to get what's right for you or improve what you have to do what you want it to do.
Ashley
Back in the day I rode 600cc enduros and took em to dirt all the time and I used to ride through all the heavy snow winters too and on the ice aswell. Not planning to do that, but IF I do get the T120, I will get the tyres to be Metzelers ala SS, because I do like the dirt roads.
What about adding a new cam by TEC? Supposedly that brings the power up pretty close to a 1200. Doesnt help with comfort by may give you the additional power you're looking for.
Ive tried the 2019 SS which has this added horse power and new CAM but I did not find it to be ground breaking. I did test ride the new 1200cc Harley Iron, and the 1200cc engine on that seemed to deliver what Im after. Not a Harley guy tho, Im a Triumph guy.
What is it you find lacking with your SS? If it works well for you why not keep it and use the $$$ saved to buy more gas.
Paul
This is where I am completely undecided and the reason why Im seeking input and oppinions of more experienced people here. The modern classic look is my thing, and I do enjoy the SS a lot. Ive done lots of modifications to make it look more like oldschool army type (Nothing irreversible). I like the bike size, the seat height, riding position and most of all I love the look. What I dont like is the feel of lacking power on motorways, I simply feel as if something is missing. I really dont mind the wind blast, but Id imagine the T120 and 1200cc engine would have much lower RPMs at cruising speeds compared to my SS. Meaby the SS would be holy grail for me, if it had a 1200cc engine.
I returned to motorcycles earlier this year and was put off by the 1200 Scrambler due its gigantic size (Im not a small man) but at the time it felt way too intimidating and I found a nice used Khaki green 2017 SS so pulling the trigger was not hard. Now that Im back on the track and I got back my riding skills of old, I think I could get used to the size. My gripe with the 1200 Scrambler is all the different finish variations across the bike. If I got it, Id have to black out murder the rear fork, front and rear mudguards, headlight holders, engine guard / engine protectors, rear grip and all that. With the T120 Id just repaint the tank, side covers, headlight/holders, front/rear mudguards.
In the end its only the motorways where the SS feels lesser than what I want and it turned out that I like to do a lot of touring around the country. The summer here is very short and I really want to get back on the two feels ASAP so Ill have to order all the accessories/paintjob in good time, so I can blast away right away. That is, IF I go the new bike way.
Whichever way I go, I will definetly do the decat and add louder pipes or baffle removal. (I do love the good old rumble and hate the sewing machine).
Hi straighter maybe look a triumph tiger if your doing a lot of high way miles
Thats an adventure bike, Im more into the oldschool looking classics.