Triumph has turned the scrambler segment on its head with the 2019 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE and XC. In a segment characterized by many machines that look the retro dirt-racer part, but fail to deliver in off-road settings, Triumph has thrown down the gauntlet and sought to redefine the motorcycling community’s expectations.

Comprised of two distinct models, the XE is a serious off-road heavyweight with ADV-worthy hardware (2019 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE review here), while the XC variant promises great road handling that won’t shy away from a trail or romp on the dirt track.

We packed our bags and headed off to the Faro, Portugal, located in the Algarve region to give both bikes a whirl. The lush, green, picturesque landscape is home to the Wim Motors Academy where we first tested the XC’s off-road prowess, then took to the surrounding trails, and eventually ended our two-day ride in some amazing canyons.
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