Months after launching the new Scram 411 abroad, Royal Enfield is finally announcing its arrival in North America along with details on US/CAN-specific equipment, pricing and colors. The new machine is a variant of the Himalayan with an urban twist, aimed at riders looking for an accessible, simple, affordable, and versatile Scrambler.
According to Mark Wells, Chief of Design at Royal Enfield, function was just as important as aesthetics. “We were determined to create a motorcycle that would be distinct in design and purpose, and bring the best of rough-road capability to urban riding.”
Like its sibling, the Scram 411 is powered by Royal Enfield’s 411cc, fuel-injected, single-cylinder engine, pumping out 24.3 horsepower and 23.6 ft-lbs of torque. The frame, exhaust and 4-gallon (15 liter) tank are also borrowed straight from the Himalayan as are the standard dual-channel ABS brakes, which feature a simple 2-piston floating caliper on a 300mm disc in the front, and a single floating caliper on a 240mm disc in the rear.
Although the Scram uses the Himalayan’s 41mm telescopic fork and monoshock the new bike loses a bit of suspension travel in the front at 7.4 inches (190mm) instead of 7.9 (200mm). Suspension travel in the rear remains the same as the Himalayan’s at 7.1 inches (180mm).
More notable is the switch from 21 to 19-inch wheels, which along with the shorter suspension travel, sharpen the steering and drop the ground clearance of the bike from 8.6 inches to 7.9 inches. This also brings the seat down a bit from the Himalayan’s 31.5 inches to 31.3 inches, making it easier to maneuver in stop-and-go traffic.
The Scram 411 will be available in seven distinctive colorways: Skyline Blue, Graphite Yellow, Graphite Red, Graphite Blue, Blazing Black, Silver Spirit and White Flame. The first 1,000 units in North America will feature the Royal Enfield Tripper Navigation, a simple and intuitive turn-by-turn navigation pod that pairs with your smartphone via the Royal Enfield App. An all-new Scram 411 Collection of apparel and Genuine Motorcycle Accessories will also be available.
The 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 will arrive at North American Royal Enfield dealerships as early as September 2022 and retail for $5,099 USD ($6,749 CAD) — $200 USD less than the Himalayan. For more details check out the Royal Enfield website.
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