New Triumph Scrambler 400XC vs Royal Enfield Bear 650 comparison

While adventure motorcycles are gaining popularity, scramblers are also getting some attention. The Royal Enfield Bear 650 sits in a class of its own, but Triumph is looking to punch above its weight with the upcoming Scrambler 400XC. With a host of updates to its running components, the Bear 650 is looking at tough competition, especially with the kind of performance available for the price. Here’s how the two compare.

Triumph Scrambler 400XC vs Royal Enfield Bear 650 — An overview

The Triumph Scrambler 400XC has been spied testing abroad and for the first time, it was seen in India. The motorcycle retains the DNA of the Scrambler 400X, but takes it up a few notches in terms of design and equipment. The motorcycle gets a high front fender and a little flyscreen that gives it an authentic scrambler look. That said, the next big update is the wire-spoke wheels replacing the alloy wheels, giving the Triumph more capability.

Both motorcycles – the Scrambler 400XC and the Bear 650 – ride on USD forks, wire-spoke wheels, disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS, and more. The Royal Enfield Bear 650 gets dual rear shocks while the Triumph Scrambler 400XC gets a monoshock. Also, the Triumph gets traction control while the Bear 650 mises out on this.

Triumph Scrambler 400XC vs Royal Enfield Bear 650 — Engine specifications

The Triumph Scrambler is likely to use the same engine in the same tune as the Scrambler 400X that is currently on sale — a 399cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed gearbox. The Royal Enfield Bear 650 uses an air and oil-cooled twin-cylinder setup mated to a six-speed gearbox. On paper, the Bear 650 has the displacement advantage and the horsepower advantage, however, the Scrambler has a weight advantage.