NEW SCRAM 411 IS ROYAL ENFIELD’S FIRST ADVENTURE CROSSOVER

The latest offering from cult bike brand Royal Enfield is the Scram 411. As the name suggests it is a scrambler version of the company’s popular adventure motorcycle Himalayan and is being called the brand’s first ADV crossover. It is built on Royal Enfield’s LS-410 engine platform and the Harris Performance chassis, and with the bike the idea is to give the consumer spirited agility on urban streets along with competent rough-roading capabilities. The company says focused and purposeful changes in the riding geometry and ergonomics make the Scram ideal for in-city riding, as well as unpredictable, challenging trails off the urban grid.

Some weight has been shed from the Himalayan to make the Scram look more accessible.Scram White Flame.The latest offering from cult bike brand Royal Enfield is the Scram 411.

LOOKS

Some weight has been shed down from the Himalayan to make the Scram look more accessible. It has a digital-analog instrument cluster which has an off-set old-school, analog speedometer. The cluster also has an auto meter, trip meter, time, fuel gauge with a low warning, and service reminder. The Royal Enfield Tripper navigation pod is available as an accessory option on all variants of the Scram 411.The bike gets a single piece seat which is raised for the pillion but overall is lower than Himalayan.

A big talking point on the Scram are its colour and graphics options. The company says inspirations for these have come from hip-hop cultures like skating, and night streets in cities like Tokyo and New Delhi. They reflect a distinct urban vibe, with dark shades combined with highlight colours to pop and break the monotony. The Scram 411 in graphite yellow, graphite red and graphite blue, come with grey tanks and distinct tank badges and matching tyre rim tapes. The skyline blue and blazing black have distinct colour tanks with the identifiable Royal Enfield stripes and matching mud guards. The top-end variant, in two colourways – white flame and silver spirit – flaunts dual tank colours, with unique and fun graphics.

ENGINE

The Scram 411 is powered by the same 411cc, fuel-injected, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled single-cylinder engine on which Himalayan runs. It has a maximum power of 24.3bhp at 6500rpm and max torque of 32Nm at 4000-4500 rpm which ensures smooth power delivery and strong bottom end torque that elevates the overall performance. The motorcycle is easy to manage over long urban commutes with minimum gear shifts. The change in the riding geometry is brought about by the 19-inch, dual purpose front tyres. This combined with the 17-inch rear tyres are key elements that bring nimble handling to the motorcycle. The dual-purpose tyres ensure a confident grip over tarmac and on loose gravel, while bringing the perfect combination of on-road grip and rough-road tractability.

Ground clearance of 200mm is more than enough to take with almost all kinds of obstacles. Though the travel suspension is little lesser than the Himalayan it is still good enough to tackle challenging surfaces. The telescopic front suspension with 41 mm forks and 190 mm travel, along with 180 mm travel on the rear with monoshock linkages, ensure stable and confident riding over varying and rough road conditions. The ride ergonomics on the Scram 411 also feels very planted and confident. When compared to the Himalayan, the handlebar has come lower and closer to the rider which makes things better ergonomically. The front and the rear discs combined with dual-channel ABS, offer good braking, but there is some room for improvement here.

The Scram 411 comes adventure ready with an array of motorcycle accessories. The range includes accessories for protection, style and comfort. These accessories come with a comprehensive 3-year warranty. The company is also offering apparel and riding gear range for the bike that it says is stylish and functional. Jerseys equipped with additional Eva foam at shoulder and elbow provide impact protection for the rider. The bike has been launched at a limited period introductory price of Rs. 2.03 lakh (ex-showroom) for the graphite red, yellow and blue. The skyline blue and blazing blackare priced at Rs. 2.05 lakh while the top silver spirit and white flame will set you back by and Rs. 2.08 lakh.

The writer is Senior Editor at carandbike.com