A special version of Triumph’s retro-style scrambler has been unveiled, the 2021 Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition, produced in a limited run of 1,000 units. Decked out in a model exclusive Competition Green, the Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen pays homage to the famed actor, director and motorcycle racer, who did his own stunt work in movies.
The Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition
is inspired by the original Triumph TR6 scrambles race bike, made famous by
featuring in the 1963 Second World War film “The Great Escape”. In the movie,
McQueen makes his way to freedom after escaping from a prison camp by jumping a
border fence using a TR6 specially built by International Six Day Trials (ISDT)
Gold Medal racer Ken Heanes, chosen by McQueen over a period-correct German
military motorcycle.
Individually numbered, the Scrambler 1200
Steve McQueen Edition also features McQueen’s signature laser etched on the
billet-machined handlebar clamp and each McQueen edition Scrambler comes with a
certificate of authenticity. The paint scheme on this special edition comes
with hand-painted gold pinstripes, gold heritage Triumph logos, McQueen tank
graphic and brushed aluminium tank cap and strap.
Completing the look is a brown faux
leather seat with ribbed stitching for that retro look. Also supplied as
standard is a radiator guard and steel engine guards which protect the clutch
and alternator covers, along with a high-level front mudguard.
Alongside the Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen
Edition, the 2021 Triumph Scrambler XE and XC models have been updated, now
with Euro 5 compliant engines. Power from the 1,200 cc, eight-valve
parallel-twin is now rated at 90 Ps at 7.250 rpm while 110 Nm of peak torque
comes in at 4,500 rpm. There are three colour options available for the 2021
Scrambler XC and XE – Cobalt Blue with a Jet Black stripe, Matt Khaki Green
with a Jet Black stripe or the single tone Sapphire Black option.
