Scrambler Motorcycles Have Made a Serious Comeback
Scramblers originally grew out of on-road/off-road races that were popular back in the day. These versatile and rugged motorbikes were designed for racing events that took place over a combination of driving surfaces, including both streets and off-road terrains. Scrambler bikes were stripped down to lessen their weight, and they featured tall suspensions, knobby tires, and higher exhaust pipes.
What is the difference between vintage and modern Scramblers?As motocross racing became popular in the 1960s, racing with Scramblers began to wane. Manufacturers were building motorcycles as dirt bikes designed specifically for off-road races like motocross. Scramblers were originally often modified from standard bikes.
Today, Scramblers have resurged in popularity, and people are once again riding these customised bikes. Modern Scramblers differ in their purpose as opposed to their original requirements, and they are built to capture the authentic look and performance of old Scramblers rather than to actually race in all-terrain conditions.
What makes a Scrambler unique?When you are looking for a new or vintage Scrambler for sale, you will want to look for specific characteristics that all Scramblers for sale should have. Whether hand-modified or factory-direct, these are the features you should look for:
- A stripped-down appearance
- A torque air-cooled single- or twin-cylinder engine
- Knobby, square-blocked tires on spoked wheels
- High mounted exhaust pipes for ground clearance
- Dual rear shocks
- A short, padded seat
- A small tank
- Mini gauges
- Small headlight
There are many companies producing Scramblers straight out of their production facilities. While this is not a complete list of all Scrambler manufacturers, these are many of the more popular Scrambler producers:
- Ducati
- Triumph
- BMW
- Mash
- Herald Motorcycles
- Yamaha
- Moto
- Benelli
- Husqvarna
- CCM
If you are looking for vintage and classic Scrambler motorcycles for sale instead of modern versions, then you can find either custom-built and modified models or factory-direct Scramblers for sale cheap. A fan-modified Scrambler will be advertised as such on eBay, and you should look at the features and history of the bike as described on the listing. If you are looking for Scramblers produced in a factory, then there are many inexpensive used Scrambler models you can choose.
These are just some of the vintage classic Scramblers you can find used on eBay:
- BSA Hornet
- Norton-Metisse
- Triumph Bonneville TT Special
- Honda 450
- Montesa La Cross
- Greeves Challenger
- Kawasaki KZ750/Z750
- Honda CL350 Brat-Scrambler
- Ducati 350 Scrambler
- BMW R80GS Enduro Scrambler