Scramblers

The Honda XR650L was regarded as the greatest dual-sport motorbike ever created when Honda unveiled the large Dual Sport back in 1992 (actually, it was an early release ’93 model). …

The Kawasaki KLX 250 was replaced a few years ago by the KLX 300 but there are plenty to be found at great prices if you shop around. If you’re …

Honda have always been at the forefront of producing motorcycles in each category that are simply brilliant; they have a knack for beating the competition to the post for new …

In 1969 the Suzuki TS250 was released, known as the Savage in the US and the Hustler in Japan. The UK however, just got the designation letters as numbers as …

Dual sport bikes offer the best of both worlds – at home doing both on and off-road riding. The dual sport motorcycle is basically a street legal dirt bike and …

The Honda SL350 was the Japanese giants first attempt at a Dual Sport model. After a sticky start over 300,000 were sold in America in just 4 years and it …

The CRF 250 Rally was replaced last year with the bigger 300cc Rally but the 250 remains a much in demand used bike. Here, owner Paul explains why the little …

Straight out of the 80’s the Suzuki TS250X is a bright, light, competent enduro that is as ready to hit the dirt now as it was upon its release. Suzuki …

Back in 2014 BMW released the R NineT and it hit the world like a Mike Tyson right hook. It was a muscular roadster that turned heads and had a …

The Yamaha DT250 started life in 1968 as the DT-1 and it very quickly sold through the initial 12,000 unit production run.  The US market was slowing down and yet …

During the early 1970s, the off-road motorcycle market was in full stride. With models from Suzuki, Kawasaki and Yamaha entering and leaving the showrooms like a revolving door, this had …

The Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 was released in 2016 and it’s name harks back to 1962 when Ducati first started producing the Scrambler.  The 1962 original Ducati Scrambler would go on …

Take a moment to think of your favorite big dual-sport or adventure bike of all time. Got it in your mind’s eye? Ok. Now, repeat after me: “Thank you, Yamaha …

The Ossa Yankee 500Z is possibly one of the most obscure motorcycles that ever existed. It has a fantastical story and while short lived it is still worth delving into …

The modern Triumph Bonneville Scrambler appeared back in 2006. An off-road styled version of the Triumph Bonneville, it also took many visual cues from the iconic TR6 Trophy, a bike …

Classic Scramblers are increasing in popularity. They’re easy to restore and fix up and most importantly, they are still cheap. As an entry into vintage motorcycle ownership you would be …

I’m researching a second bike. Something cheap and cheerful to run around on during the winter months and I’m leaning towards a budget Scrambler as there seems to be plenty …

The original Ducati Scrambler was introduced in 1962 for the American market. They are considered one of the most iconic motorcycles of the 1960’s. First editions were available as a …

Are you loving the Scrambler motorcycle looks but unsure exactly what they are or are capable of? Here I look at their history and attempt tdiscover exactly what a Scrambler …

In the 60’s Scrambler was the term for a stripped down motorcycle such as the popular Triumph Trophy. Standard road bikes modified to ‘scramble’ across open lands as fast as possible. …

While the Ducati marketing machine were aiming the Scrambler directly at the Hipster, according my Ducati dealer most of the sales have gone to born again bikers. It seems the retro naked look …