by Will Jones‚ Daily Sceptic: It’s being reported that a China-based researcher had mapped the COVID-19 sequence by December 26th 2019‚ two weeks before the Chinese Government published the sequence. U.S. Republicans have said this raises questions about what other crucial pandemic information Beijing may have concealed. The Epoch Times has more. Documents released by the House […]

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PODCAST TRANSCRIPT Hi this is Sana‚ and I’m Anna. SANA: We are the ladies of  SCC ANNA: and these are our new country song picks.  SANA: On this podcast‚ we focus on the intersection of hip hop and country music. ANNA: But first a little country music news SANA: Jimmy Butler‚ who currently plays as a shooting guard/small forward for the Miami Heat says he’s going to write around 200 tracks for his debut country album. ANNA: He has about 60 right now. His strategy is basically carefully selecting the best songs for the album. SANA: It would be great to see some of the country artists do a collab w/ him. ANNA: He might make history being the first pro basketball player to release a country album. I can’t think of anyone who has. Let me know if that is not the case. We can’t wait to hear it! ANNA: It's Super Bowl season‚ SANA: My goodness. I’m on pins and needles to see who is going to win in the playoffs. The game between the Lions‚ and The Rams was such a nail biter.. I mean‚ I was at the edge of my seat. And then I saw that the entire stadium was singing Eminem’s Lose Yourself. That song is one of my faves‚ and has to be one of the greatest songs of all-time. ANNA: For sure. Speaking of the Super Bowl‚ Reba and Post Malone will be singing in the Super Bowl Pre Game. SANA: Yes‚ it’s on  Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. If you cannot attend you can watch on CBS.  ANNA: Reba is going to sing the National Anthem and Posty will sing America The Beautiful. What an honor to sing at the Super Bowl.. And Morgan Wallen is in Drake’s  new video You Broke My Heart‚ SANA: But they both get blown up! Lol..  ANNA: He doesn’t sing on the song. SANA: No‚ he’s just in the video. SANA: And lastly‚ The Grammys are on Feb 4th on Sunday. You can watch on  CBS and SANA: Paramount+ beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern. Jelly Roll and The War &; Treaty are nominated for new artist of the year. It should be an exciting show. SANA: Yes‚ I’ll be live tweeting during the event.   SANA: Well alright‚ let’s get things rolling with  Tom Petty‚ by Atlus @Atlus_Music ANNA: He’s not playing on this ‚‚song.lol. SANA: No‚ I like the play on words here.  SANA: I don’t know‚ but I feel like this song should have a rap or spoken word added to it. ANNA: The beat is perfect for it. Let’s hear Tom Petty! SANA: What You Waitin’ On‚ by Hueston‚@iamhueston  ANNA: He’s had songs featured in movies like Aquaman‚ and did a show w/ Jelly Roll‚ and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers.  SANA: I was listening to Give It Away just yesterday. Let’s hear What You Waitin’ On. SANA: Feels Like Home‚ by  El Ray &; Spencer Kane @IAmSpencerKane ANNA: Spencer is also an actor.. SANA: Yes‚  Insane in 1974. He was Mike The Draft Dodger in that movie. ANNA: The El Ray guys &; friends were standing outside in shorts when it was like I don’t know 7 degrees‚ and snow on the ground in Nashville lol.. SANA: Let’s hear Feels Like Home ANNA: Next on deck is Mike Parker‚ an American Idol alumni.  He made it to Top 10 on season 20  The song is Lightning In a Bottle. @musicbymikep ANNA: Up next is Next Town Over by Lecade. @lecademusic He was just signed by Big Machine last year. ANNA: Yes‚ he names Drake &; Johnny Cash as influences. SANA: Love that‚ let’s hear Next Town Over. SANA: Next up is Austin Williams from Springfield‚ TN. ANNA: He was raised on a Tobacco Farm. SANA: Yes‚ he thought he was going to have a baseball career‚ but a back injury took him out. ANNA: Spinal fusion surgery.. SANA: Hmm‚ seems like a common story these days.. Let’s go ahead and hear Wrong Truck‚ Austin Williams @austinw_music SANA: We’ve come to the end of another podcast. It goes by so quickly.. ANNA: It does! Don’t forget to check out our new podcast Rewind‚ for all you retro music fans. SANA: It’ll be out late January. Might even be out by the time you hear this. ANNA: We started w/ 1950 highlighting the top songs across genres for that year‚ and pop culture‚ SANA: like do you know how much gas was in 1950?  It was 27 cents! ANNA: It's truly unbelievable..We also feature current remakes of timeless classics. SANA: You can also check out our monthly Texas Six Pack for new songs from Texas area artists.  ANNA: And your new personal development podcast Do This First is amazing. SANA: Thanks Anna. I get to flex my brain‚ and nerd out lol.. ANNA: Nothing to do with music either.    SANA: No‚ The Do This First Podcast is a New Year’s resolution  I made to put out something positive every day. It seems like there is alot of pain in the world. I just really want to be part of the solution‚ that's all.  ANNA: So‚ by the end of the year you’ll have 365 episodes just on that podcast! That’s incredible! SANA: I’m just finishing up my Life Coach credentials too. It's a fun and hyper productive time across the board including music. And please listen on Pandora under OnTheBrink  ANNA: Yes‚ we are one of a few hand picked country music podcasts on the platform.  And also check out our blog on ‚‚stonecoldcountry.net for interesting stories  like our Back Stories feature. ANNA: I love that feature. That’s where we take a deep dive on the background info on a song. Check it out. ANNA: Where can people check out your personal development podcast? SANA: It's on Spotify‚Amazon‚ Youtube and /Audile. You can also check it out on ‚‚dothisfirst.life ANNA: Sweet And like we always say‚ stay strong‚ stay true‚ and stay hungry. SANA: HAVE A GREAT REST OF YOUR WEEK‚ HUG SOMEBODY‚ AND BE GOOD TO YOURSELF..

At the 51st annual March for Life Friday‚ thousands of pro-life organizations‚ churches and individuals marched from the National Mall to the steps of the Supreme Court. Participants braved snow and bitter temperatures‚ joining in the second March for Life that has occurred since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court. Here are the top 42 pro-life signs displayed. Choose Life 2. Life Is a Gift 3. This Barbie Is Pro-Life 4. Human With Great Potential 5. Have the Spine to Defend Human Kind 6. End the Greatest Human Rights Injustice: Abortion 7. Abortion Is Stanky 8. America Runs on Life 9. What About My Choice? 10. A Real Feminist Chooses Life 11. Abortion Ends a Story That Is God’s to Write 12. Let Their Hearts Beat 13. Abortion..? Ugh. As If! 14. Can We at Least Protect THIS Border? 15. Unborn Babies Are Kenough 16. Abortion Is the Greatest Injustice of Our Time‚ Says School Shooting Survivor 17. Every Baby Deserves a Birthday 18. No Thanks… I Choose Life 19. Planned Parenthood Profits Off $$$ Human Suffering 20. Judge Me By My Size Do You? Size Matters Not. – Yoda 21. Made In God’s Image 22. Make More Babies 23. Pro-life Snowmen – The Future is Family 24. C’mon Joe Even You Love Kids 25. Life is NOT Disposable 26. One Shouldn’t Be Killed Because They Are Inconvenient 27. Can’t DeFetus 28. I Am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made 29. Unapologetically Pro-Life 30. Our Salvation Began With an Unplanned Pregnancy 31. Their Rights Don’t End Where Your Comfort Begins 32. Pro-Choice Catholic Is an Oxymoron 33. They Told Me I Couldn’t be a Successful Teen Mom‚ So I’m Proving Them Wrong 34. Americans are Born to Be Free‚ If Only They Were Free to be Born 35. Would It Bother Us More If They Used Guns? 36. I Used to Be a “Clump of Cells” But Then I Gru Up!!! 37. Give Justice to the Weak &; the Fatherless – Psalm 82:3 38. I Will NOT Stay Silent So That You Can Stay Comfortable 39. Stop Abortion Pills 40. Pro-Life Pro-Vida 41. How Can There Be Too Many Children? That’s Like Saying There’s Too Many Flowers 42. I March Because My Birth Mom Chose Adoption!! Have an opinion about this article? To sound off‚ please email letters@DailySignal.com and we’ll consider publishing your edited remarks in our regular “We Hear You” feature. Remember to include the url or headline of the article plus your name and town and/or state. The post Top 42 Signs at 51st March for Life appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Paul Yaffe’s BMW R 18 One Eight “C” is built on the BMW R 18 Transcontinental luxury touring cruiser. Paul Yaffe of Bagger Nation has recently revealed his latest creation: the BMW R 18 One Eight “C” built on a BMW R 18 Transcontinental. This custom incorporates hot-rod appeal while remaining as authentically BMW as possible and joins Yaffe’s extensive list of customized bikes.  Yaffe is well-known to the custom motorcycle world. His bikes show up across the globe at various bike shows‚ rallies‚ and events‚ and he’s been awarded recognitions such as three “World’s Most Beautiful Motorcycle” awards from the Oakland Roadster Show and two “Builder of Year” and three “Trendsetter of the Year” awards from Easyriders Magazine. He was also inducted into the Sturgis Hall of Fame in 2015.  To get accustomed with the BMW R 18 Transcontinental‚ Yaffe rode more than 6‚000 miles on one before getting started with the project. The BMW R 18 Transcontinental was introduced for 2022 as a luxury touring version of the company’s R 18 cruiser platform. It features the same 1‚802cc “Big Boxer” opposed Twin as other R 18 iterations. The Transcontinental comes with a handlebar-mounted fairing‚ a passenger seat‚ locking hard saddlebags‚ and a top trunk with integrated passenger backrest – everything needed for racking up miles on cross-country trips.   Related: 2022 BMW R 18 Transcontinental | Road Test Review  Yaffe’s goal with this custom was to create a big-wheel bagger that retained as many original BMW parts as possible. The eye-catching 26 x 5.5-inch front wheel was commissioned and cut from solid aluminum‚ and the 180mm front tire is handmade. To accommodate the large front wheel‚ the frame was stretched and raked.  The R 18’s batwing-style fairing was cut into several pieces and restructured‚ and the steel front fender was made from scratch. The bike also features a chin spoiler that conceals the radiator and closes the gap between the fairing and the fuel tank. Also included is a set of Yaffe Monkey Bars.  In keeping with Yaffe’s goal to keep as many BMW components on the bike as possible‚ his team retained the saddlebag lids‚ latches‚ and speakers but included a new set of “skins” that create a stretched look. The team also extended the original rear fender by crafting a second R 18 fender.  Yaffe kept the original R 18 taillights and fitted them into handmade filler panels. He also included a spot for a license plate in the fender and stretched the side covers to cover more area and flow toward the saddlebags.  The R 18 One Eight “C” features air suspension with a Yaffe-designed air tank and distribution system. A frame under the saddlebags accommodates components of the air suspension. The team’s goal with the side pipes was to “preserve the distinct BMW feel” of the build. They kept the classic Boxer head pipes‚ removed the catalytic converters from the head pipes‚ and installed a perforated high-flow baffle system. They also included a three-step muffler system and a wide-open megaphone for a classic hot-rod sound.  The focus on the bike’s cosmetics was centered on elegance and simplicity. “We went to work perfecting all the fabricated body panels and smoothing everything to a glass-like finish‚” said the Bagger Nation team. Painter Hector Martinez applied the gloss black paint for a timeless look‚ and Guys Upholstery created the oxblood red saddle and the dash console. Martinez matched the front calipers’ color to the saddle.  The BMW R 18 One Eight “C” will debut at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona‚ Italy‚ the weekend of January 19-21‚ 2024.  The post Paul Yaffe Creates Custom BMW R 18 One Eight “C”  appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Airing out the new 2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200 X in the California desert. (Photos by Ernie Vigil‚ John Hebert &; courtesy Triumph) Triumph has mastered the art of efficient motorcycle design. One engine – a liquid-cooled 1‚200cc parallel-Twin with SOHC‚ 4 valves per cylinder‚ and a 270-degree crankshaft – powers a diverse range of retro-styled models in the company’s lineup‚ including the Bonneville T120 retro standard‚ Speed Twin 1200 roadster‚ Bonneville Bobber‚ Bonneville Speedmaster cruiser‚ Thruxton RS cafe racer‚ and Triumph Scrambler 1200 X and XE. Different engine tuning and unique styling‚ chassis‚ exhausts‚ and features give each model a distinctive sound‚ character‚ and feel. Carving curves aboard the Scrambler 1200 XE on S22‚ a San Diego County road that climbs more than 3‚000 feet in 10 miles. We’ve reviewed all of them over the years (most recently the Bonneville Bobber)‚ and Triumph kicked off the first week of 2024 by hosting a launch for the updated Scrambler 1200 XE and new Scrambler 1200 X in Borrego Springs‚ California‚ a small town surrounded by the 1‚000-square-mile Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Triumph introduced the Scrambler 1200 platform for 2019‚ and it offered something few production scramblers did: genuine off-road capability. Whereas many scramblers are often styling exercises‚ the two Scrambler 1200 models – the base XC and the up-spec XE – were equipped with an Off-Road riding mode‚ tubeless spoked wheels with a 21-inch front‚ and ample suspension travel: 7.9 inches on the XC and 9.8 inches on the XE. Such tall suspension resulted in tall seat heights: 33.1 inches on the XC and 34.25 inches on the XE. While the XE had more bells and whistles than the XC‚ both models were more alike than different in terms of specification and price. On the left is the 2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE in Baja Orange / Phantom Black. On the right is the Scrambler 1200 X in Carnival Red. For 2024‚ Triumph has broadened the appeal of the platform by replacing the XC with the Scrambler 1200 X‚ which has a more accessible seat and a different specification that allowed Triumph to hit a lower price point: $13‚595‚ which is $1‚150 less than the 2023 XC. Although the XE has been updated and retains a high level of specification‚ its $15‚295 MSRP is $900 cheaper than last year’s model. Marzocchi suspension is new on both the Scrambler 1200 X and XE. On the X‚ a lower 32.3-inch seat height was achieved by reducing suspension travel from 7.9 to 6.7 inches‚ and an accessory low seat can drop it to 31.3 inches. The X’s lower price point is mostly the result of changes in suspension and brakes. Whereas the previous XC and XE both had fully adjustable suspension front and rear‚ with a Showa fork and Öhlins dual rear shocks‚ the 2024 models are equipped with Marzocchi suspension that offers full adjustability on the XE but only rear preload adjustability on the X. The former XC and XE both had Brembo M50 radial monoblock front calipers‚ while the new X has Nissin axial calipers and the XE now has Brembo Stylema calipers. The Scrambler 1200 X has Nissin 2-piston axial front calipers. Metzeler Karoo Street tires are OE fitment‚ but test bikes we rode were shod with Michelin Anakee Wild 50/50 tires. Previously‚ the XC and XE were both equipped with ABS and traction control‚ but only on the XE were both riding aids lean-angle-sensitive. For 2024‚ both the X and XE have cornering-optimized ABS and traction control‚ with a dedicated Off-Road ABS mode that turns anti-lock braking off at the rear and adds the ability to switch traction control off. For 2024‚ the Scrambler 1200 XE’s Bremo radial monoblock front calipers got upgraded from M50 to Stylema. As before‚ both models have throttle-by-wire and multiple ride modes – Sport‚ Road‚ Rain‚ Off-Road‚ and Rider (customizable) – that adjust throttle response‚ ABS‚ and traction control settings. The XE also has an Off-Road Pro mode that disables ABS and TC completely. All modes are selectable on the fly except Off-Road and Off-Road Pro‚ which require the bike to be stationary. Let’s Go Riding! | Triumph Scrambler 1200 In late 2018‚ I flew to Portugal for the press launch of the first-gen Scrambler 1200‚ which included two days of on- and off-road riding. I spent most of my time on the XE‚ and I was impressed with how capable and versatile the bike was. Triumph loves to host press launches on the Iberian Peninsula because Portugal and Spain have fantastic riding and generally mild weather during the late fall and winter months. Contributing editor Kevin Duke flew to Spain last December for the Tiger 900 launch‚ and other Rider staffers and contributors will be heading to Spain in the coming weeks for other Triumph launches. RELATED: 2019 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE Ride | First Ride Although the Scrambler 1200 X has more suspension travel than most street bikes‚ it’s low pegs dragged early when cornering at speed. GEAR UP Helmet: Arai XD-4 Jacket: Rev’It Component H2O Gloves: Fly Racing Ignitor Pro Heated / Tourmaster Overlander Pants: Rev’it Component H2O Knee Guards: Rev’it Scram Boots: Sidi Adventure 2 Gore-Tex With its wide‚ flat seat and upright seating position‚ the Scrambler 1200 X and XE are both comfortable to ride‚ though they lack the wind protection that most ADV bikes offer. Handguards are standard on the XE and optional on the X. Because North America got the Scrambler 1200 X and XE later than Europe (bikes are arriving in dealerships now)‚ Triumph America hosted a launch on domestic soil‚ and it couldn’t have picked a better location than Borrego Springs. The town sits in a desert valley that’s surrounded by high mountains on three sides‚ and just a few miles to the west is the Ocotillo Wells off-highway riding area (and beyond it is the Salton Sea‚ California’s largest lake). On the third day of 2024‚ still fat and happy from the holidaze‚ I saddled on up a Scrambler 1200 X for the street ride. The long‚ flat bench seat accepted my bulk without complaint‚ and the handlebar‚ which is 2.6 inches narrower than the one on the XE‚ was at an agreeable height. Perched atop the bar is a single round instrument that combines a monochrome digital display at the top and a color TFT at the bottom. It was a cool morning‚ in the upper 50s‚ and the X was equipped with accessory handguards but not accessory heated grips. Luckily‚ I was wearing Fly Racing Ignitor Pro battery-powered heated gloves. The Scrambler 1200’s high pipes look fantastic and emit a great rumbling sound. Shielding and strategic location of the cat helps manage radiant heat. Firing up the bike‚ the parallel-Twin’s 270-degree crank produced a lively‚ rumbling exhaust note. The 1‚200cc mill has a unique “high power” scrambler tune that makes a claimed 89 hp at 7‚000 rpm and 81 lb-ft of torque at 4‚250 rpm. For 2024‚ Triumph switched from dual 45mm throttle bodies to a single 50mm throttle body and revised the exhaust header for improved flow‚ which broadens the spread of torque in the upper rev range. We hustled our way up San Diego County Road S22‚ a dramatic‚ winding byway that climbs from 600 feet to more than 4‚000 feet in 10 miles. Because we’d be riding off-road during the launch‚ all the test bikes were fitted with Michelin Anakee Wild 50/50 adventure tires‚ which are OE-approved for both the X and XE (standard fitment are Michelin Karoo Street tires on the X and Metzeler Tourance on the XE). Riding at a spirited pace‚ the Scrambler 1200 X comported itself with reassuring stability and reasonable agility‚ but in tight corners I found myself dragging the footpegs sooner than expected. Fueling is spot-on and response from the throttle-by-wire is excellent regardless of ride mode. Reaching the mountain pass‚ we were greeted by dark clouds and steady winds‚ and soon we were riding in cold rain. Damn. The same thing happened during the Scrambler 1200 street ride in Portugal‚ but at least this time I was wearing waterproof apparel. Our planned ride to the top of Mount Palomar was scrubbed because it was socked in with fog and getting covered in snow. After an extended coffee break to dry out and warm up‚ we retreated to Borrego Springs for a hot shower and lunch. In the afternoon‚ we charged back up S22 for photos‚ which gave me an opportunity to ride the XE. Its wider handlebar opens the cockpit‚ a configuration that better suits my simian arms‚ and the taller suspension adds valuable cornering clearance. The additional suspension stroke results in more squat under acceleration and more dive under hard braking‚ but the chassis pitch is smooth and predictable. The Brembo Stylema calipers – some of the best binders in the biz – ratcheted up power and feedback at the front lever. Despite the Scrambler 1200 XE’s nearly 10 inches of suspension travel and 21-inch front wheel‚ its handling feels neutral and confident on pavement. Dry‚ warmer roads allowed us to push the Scramblers harder in the afternoon than we did in the morning. The pleasantly lumpy Twin provided reliable grunt at nearly any rpm‚ and gear changes felt as light and smooth as buttercream thanks to the slip/assist clutch. Let’s Scramble! | Triumph Scrambler 1200 On or off-road‚ the Scrambler 1200 XE is a blast to ride and looks good doing it. After dinner at Carlee’s‚ an old-school dive bar and grill in the heart of Borrego Springs‚ we awoke the next morning to bluebird skies. The ride leader for my group on both days was none other than Jeff “Six Time” Stanton‚ who won six AMA 250cc motocross and supercross championships between 1989-1992. He now runs Jeff Stanton Adventures‚ a Michigan-based ADV training and touring company that uses Triumph Tigers and Scramblers. During the pre-ride briefing before our off-road ride on Day 2‚ he assured us that the route would be a walk in the park‚ which for a middling off-road rider like me meant it would be challenging. We were in the desert‚ which meant sand. Lots and lots of sand. The Scrambler 1200 X is just as capable off-road as the XE‚ but its reduced suspension travel is less forgiving of hard hits. All test bikes we rode were equipped with accessory engine guards. Within a few minutes of leaving the hotel‚ we turned off the pavement and onto a sandy track. We paused briefly to switch over to off-road riding modes. I was on the XE and selected Off-Road‚ which turns off rear ABS and reduces traction control intervention. In the soft stuff‚ the TC light kept flashing and killing my drive. After struggling for about a mile‚ I stopped and realized I was still in Road mode. On the Scrambler 1200s‚ the mode button must be cycled to select the desired mode‚ and then the menu joystick must be pressed to confirm the change. I had overlooked that second step. Frustrated as I was by the TC intervention‚ I selected (and confirmed) Off-Road Pro mode (all nannies off‚ game on) and pinned it. The Scrambler 1200 X (shown) and XE are both well-balanced and is to control during climbs and descents. In no time‚ I was up on the pegs‚ elbows out‚ gassing my way down sandy two-track and wide-open washes doing my best impression of Malcolm Smith‚ and having the time of my life. Sand is one of those surfaces that‚ if you can accept it rather than fight it and embrace the “gas on‚ brain off” riding style‚ brings special rewards. Keeping a light grip on the handlebar and bodyweight to the rear‚ letting the front tire float and find its way‚ and steering by weighting the pegs allows the bike to glide over the sand. At just over 500 lb wet‚ the Scrambler 1200 XE is more than twice the weight of dirtbikes that typically ply sandy trails‚ but with enough speed‚ it becomes a true desert sled. A skid plate is standard equipment on both the Scrambler 1200 X and XE. After the sandy washes of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park‚ we entered the Ocotillo Wells OHV area and chased each other across sandy plains through Devil’s Slide‚ up and down steep hills and ridges near Shell Reef‚ and north through a rocky‚ hilly landscape to the Badlands. After working our way through the Arroyo Salado sand wash‚ we entered the tight‚ narrow‚ winding Tierra Del Sol canyon‚ which wasn’t much wider than the deeply rutted two-track trail at the bottom. We carved our way along the ruts like following a narrow bobsled chute‚ keeping our speed up to avoid getting bogged down in the sand. Mixing work and play at Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Area. By that time‚ we’d been riding for a few hours‚ and I was getting fatigued. A last-second twitch of the bars to dodge a big‚ embedded stone put me on a collision course with another one. I took a low-speed digger into the sand‚ which was a relief because it gave me a chance to catch my breath. Right behind me was Fred Britton‚ lead instructor at Jeff Stanton Adventures‚ who had been on my six riding a 650-lb Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer‚ making it look easy. He helped me pick up the fallen XE and encouraged me by saying “You’re doing great!” The Scrambler 1200 XE has a full color TFT display with multiple themes. The Scrambler 1200 X has a more basic LCD/TFT display. Review After climbing back on the XE and climbing out of the canyon‚ we did photo passes on a jeep hill with sandy approaches. During all photo stops‚ we did passes on both the X and the XE‚ which provided an opportunity for quick back-to-back comparisons. Launching them off a jump gave me more appreciation for the additional suspension on the XE to absorb big hits and landings‚ but I also liked the extra steering leverage of its wider handlebar. Which is Better? | Triumph Scrambler 1200 After the morning’s off-road ride‚ our big group crowded around a long table in a dark‚ dingy back room at Alamo Mexican Restaurant in Salton City for lunch. Over stale chips and watery salsa‚ everyone talked loudly and excitedly about the ride‚ the route‚ the challenges‚ the fun‚ and how well the Scrambler 1200s performed. While most preferred the XE for the off-road portion of the ride‚ some appreciated its more compact feel and lower center of gravity. 2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE in Baja Orange / Phantom Black Based purely on the riding experience‚ I’d pick the XE over the X. Its larger size better suits my large frame‚ and its additional cornering clearance on the street and extra suspension stroke in the dirt are big bonuses. Its top-shelf brakes‚ Off-Road Pro mode‚ and up-spec full TFT display also make it more desirable. But for those who spend most of their time on pavement and wants or needs the lower seat height‚ then the X will better fit their needs – and they’ll save $1‚700. 2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200 X in Ash Gray Regardless of model‚ what I’ve loved about the Scrambler 1200 platform since it was first unveiled in 2018 is its drop-dead gorgeous styling. With its high pipes‚ round headlight‚ sculpted tank‚ bench seat‚ and spoked wheels‚ it has the undeniable magnetism of a classic. But hidden beneath the surface is a full-on adventure bike equipped with the latest tech. Without the physical and visual bulk of the bodywork that most Transformer-like ADVs have‚ the Scrambler 1200 looks and feels lighter while also conveying a carefree spirit. 2024 Scrambler 1200 X (Scrambler 1200 XE) Specs Base Price: $13‚595 ($15‚295) Website: TriumphMotorcycles.com Warranty: 2 yrs.‚ unltd. miles Engine Type: Liquid-cooled‚ transverse parallel-Twin‚ SOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl. Displacement: 1‚200cc Bore x Stroke: 97.6 x 80mm Horsepower: 89 hp @ 7‚000 rpm (factory claim) Torque: 81 lb-ft @ 4‚250 rpm (factory claim) Transmission: 6-speed‚ cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch Final Drive: Chain Wheelbase: 60.0 in. (61.8 in.) Rake/Trail: 26.2 degrees/4.9 in. (26.9 degrees/5.1 in.) Seat Height: 32.3 in. (34.25 in.) Wet Weight: 503 lb (507 lb) Fuel Capacity: 4.0 gal. The post 2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200 X/XE Review | First Ride appeared first on Rider Magazine.