1200 XE No More
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Enjoyed your posts and the great scenery of Western Canada.
What's your plans for a new bike? Anything?
What's your plans for a new bike? Anything?
RockyDS
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How you finding it up to now the Honda on power after the grunt of the 1200 .
Change is a natural evolution. I hope you have as much fun on the Honda 
Cool gate guardian too.
Cool gate guardian too.
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RockyDS
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Obviously a very different power delivery. The Transalp has lower max power - 83 bhp for North America due to emissions regulations - versus 89 bhp for the Scrambler. It winds up to illegal speeds before you know it, so nothing to complain about!
Torque is where the main difference lies;
Scrambler; 81.1 lb.-ft. @ 3,950 rpm
Transalp; 55 lb-ft of torque at 9,500 rpm
Suspension on the Transalp is fairly basic but works for my weight - 179lbs. For the type of riding I do these days, the TA is a near perfect solution. Honda reliability is renowned so there is that.
My Scrambler 1200XE was a 2019 model, so a higher spec than the current models and there was very little not to like about it. I hated the so-called keyless ignition because it was the solution to a problem that doesn't exist (Triumph have deleted it on the 2024 bikes) and I replaced the oem hand guards with Barkbusters because the Triumph guards were made of Chineseum.
Also, for me there's a Honda dealership 10 minutes away whereas the only two Triumph dealerships in Alberta are each 2½ - 3 hours away. Triumph parts are relatively expensive and when I ordered items I either had a day out to pick them up or I had to pay shipping on top.
I bought the Transalp last year and afaik it was the first one registered in Alberta. I spent the winter mulling over what I would do come spring. After talking to the Honda dealer (who bought the business after I bought the TA), he took the Scrambler on consignment and got me my asking price quite quickly. I then traded my 2007 Honda atv on a 2024 Honda atv. The atv trade in $$ plus the Scrambler $$ paid for the new atv, a front rack cargo box, winch and heated grips as well as an sw-motech skid plate for the Transalp. And over $1k cash in hand. So in all, I'm pretty happy how it all worked out!
I enjoyed owning the Triumph and will remember it fondly and at least I've still got the t-shirts!
Great pics
Great pics. I've looked at the TransAlp for the same reasons as you. Thinking , lighter, cheaper to run, dealer close by.
Where is the T 33 displayed at? Not near any bases out your way, is there?
Where is the T 33 displayed at? Not near any bases out your way, is there?
RockyDS
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Thanks.
Exactly.
Technically it's a Canadair CT-133 Silver Star. (Canadair CT-133 Silver Star - Wikipedia)
The one by my Scrambler is in Centennial Park, Edson, Alberta.
53.57979276004689, -116.44149813770225
The one by my Transalp in the earlier post is on the approach to Rocky Mountain House airport, Alberta.
52.43029452181606, -114.90970017677162
I agree we all have to move on and what used to suit us changes over time , plus a change is as good as a rest and the TA is a great allround companion.
Oh ye and +1 on the stupid keyless ignition thing that isn't really keyless and a bit pointless !
Oh ye and +1 on the stupid keyless ignition thing that isn't really keyless and a bit pointless !
Thanks for clarifying. I forgot what the Canadian designation was for these warbirds.
These were still operational when I was in Shearwater. Target towing mules. 444 SQN IIRC. That was a little while ago.
Also, don't be a strangler. Interested in your views on the Transalp as you rack the kilometers on.
Outstanding photos!!
RockyDS
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I wasn't planning on strangling anyone. lol.
Strangler, stranger...........semantics, LOL
RockyDS
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Thanks. I can likely find a few more worth posting.Outstanding photos!!
Looking forward to seeing them.
Me too. You're in a stunning part of Canada so I'm sure you have many great shots.
In 2010, I spent 12 days touring the Rockies on a bike and I was thrilled beyond words.
