I am looking to buy a Scrambler 900 (in the US) and a local dealer has both new 2024 and a 2025s on the lot. What kind of deal should I be looking for given the 2026’s have been out for awhile now.
I am planning to buy scrambler 400 xc which bike should I buy .Which colour is most Beautiful and best .
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After more than 20 years away from motorcycles, I’m finally back on two wheels.
After months of research, I chose the Scrambler 900 and I already feel like I made the right choice.
On my very first morning with her, I woke up early and ended up riding 100 km around Florianópolis, the island where I live in southern Brazil. No particular destination. Just riding, stopping here and there, and remembering how incredible it feels to be on a motorcycle again.
I named her Elizabeth.
Do you guys name your bikes too? And if so, what’s your Scrambler called?
Greetings from Brazil! 🇧🇷
This year I took my Scrambler 400x to the rugged terrains of Ladakh. This 7000 km journey was nothing but an absolute adventure, thanks to the incredible motorcycle that Bajaj has produced.
On the highway the bike just punches through everything on its path. The 15T front sprocket upgrade shines at the top end of the speed. I was effortlessly cruising at 110-120 kmph all day long.
Naturally, you do feel a drop in outright punch once you cross 14,000+ feet (like Taglang La or Khardung La)—physics is physics. You have to work the 6-speed gearbox a bit more and keep it in the sweet spot, but it never left me stranded or gasping for power.
Suspension and off-road handling: The suspension took a beating on the Shyok valley route but kept on going nevertheless.
The pain points:
The Verdict:
Is the bike a capable off-roader? No, but it's an absolute blast to ride it on the rugged terrains of Ladakh. It turns a grueling high-altitude trip into a fun, manageable adventure without breaking your back picking up a heavy tank.
If you want to see how it handled specific challenges like water crossings, slippery slush, and steep climbs, I documented the entire journey on my YouTube channel below:
https://youtu.be/8bJXQPicGsc?si=pGsdD1tvF8SCsa2a
This is the first video of the journey. Please check out the entire playlist for complete entertainment.
I’d love to chat—has anyone else taken a smaller-displacement modern classic or scrambler up to Ladakh? How did your machine hold up against the thin air? Drop your thoughts below!
Thank you for reading :)
