Triumph Scrambler 900 mileage and running cost

The Scrambler 900 is rated at 23 kmpl (claimed mileage). Treat that as a ceiling: real-world figures are usually 15–25% lower.

Among the 123 sports bikes we have reviewed it ranks 82th for mileage, 9 kmpl below the group average of 32 kmpl.

At Delhi's petrol price of ₹94.80 a litre and a claimed 23 kmpl, the Scrambler 900 costs about ₹4.12 per km in fuel. Ride 30 km a day and that is roughly ₹3,215 a month, or ₹38,579 a year, before servicing.

Spread over five years and 46,800 km, the Scrambler 900 works out to about ₹31.8 per km all-in, of which 13% is fuel and 81% is the purchase price itself. Resale value is not counted; expect roughly 50–60% of ex-showroom after five years for a well-kept example.

The Scrambler 900 makes its power high in the rev range, and that is exactly where mileage collapses. Owners who ride at half throttle and short-shift see the top of the real-world band; ride it as intended and expect the bottom.

Short trips hurt most. A cold engine on a 2 km run can return half its normal mileage; if that is your use, expect the low end of the real-world band and consider combining errands.

At 223 kg the Scrambler 900 feels a pillion more than a lighter bike does. Two-up in the city, budget for 4–6 kmpl less than the solo figure.