300km on the Scram 411 and I'm a believer | Ride, Review, & Comparisons

Finally got my hands on a Royal Enfield Scram 411, and took it for a mixed 300km ride. Pleasantly surprised to find it a very enjoyable, smooth bike that invites me to pursue lots of Ride XP. Here's what I think of it, particularly compared to the Himalayan 411 I used to own and the custom Interceptor 650 scrambler I own now.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro Montage
0:25 Leaving for the Himalayas soon, context of review
1:07 First ride impressions one year after launch
2:21 Walkaround and overview of changes from Himalayan
5:01 Royal Enfield's marketing vs the bike's capability
5:58 Riding in traffic impressions
8:37 Slow highway traffic and filtering
9:28 Open highway riding
10:34 Technical twisties at night (no dialogue)
11:02 Scram 411 on flowing twisties in the day
13:27 Beginning of formal review, impressions vs. Himalayan and INT
15:39 Pros and cons for commuting
17:17 Pros for offroad & touring as ADV-based bike
18:15 Scram 411 vs. Triumph Scrambler 900
18:44 The Scram 411 as a great city bike/ADV tourer combo
20:00 Cons: Is the Scram 411 slow?
21:27 Cons: Limitations of stock tires & suspension
22:14 Cons: Limited pillion space for bigger passengers
22:30 Cons: Front brakes?
22:51 Would I switch from my Interceptor now?
23:53 Competition: Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
24:54 Chinese options: Bristol Veloce 500, CFMOTO 700 CL-X Adventure
25:54 Honda CL500
26:29 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 scrambler build
26:48 Conclusion

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[Ride_XP]

I cover a lot in this video so please use the time stamps to navigate if you don't have time for the whole thing! First half is a "Daily Rider" style riding impressions video and walkaround. Second half is a formal review. Thanks for watching!

[darylbates]

I traded in my Interceptor for a 2023 Scram 1 year ago, and have never looked back. The Scram is so much more nimble. Most, if not all of my riding is in town riding and the Scram excels in my opinion.

[funkygrib]

"Pleasurable riding ISNT all about top speed and acceleration" Congratulations lad, it took me 50 years to learn that ! I actually enjoyed running in my Scram and took it as a challenge not a toil, good honest fun, all be it a little slowly, MORE time to enjoy it

[karlheinrich]

Greetings from Brazil! Great video... it had a lot of info without the tedious, never-ending blah blah blah from other youtubers. thank you! Oh, and also, clear English... that helps so much!

[romeldias]

the genius of RE was to build a scrambler from an ADV base rather than a road bike!

[PeteCourtney-fm]

Excellent and detailed review. Well done. I love my Himalayan and will seriously consider the Scram as a replacement.

[dannygracia]

First I want to say excellent truthful video I am the owner of this motorcycle since it launched last year I have nothing but good things to say and you are correct it will not set any speed record however the Scram meets all its promises for what it is designed for again you will not set any speed records the scram is not only relaxing but also fun it all depends on the rider meaning how experienced the driver is I can go from being relaxed to having fun flicking the bike in a blink of an eye Greetings From San Diego California (keep the Scram 411 underrated so I can still having fun and laughing at the noobs) 😅😅😅😅😅

[cycycyserrano]

Nice review! I’ve been dabating kung ano kukunin ko kung Svartpilen 401 or Scram 411. I made my decision I’ll choose Scram 411 then. Who needs more horsepower to enjoy the pure motorcycling.

[mickstafford]

TEC parts do an aftermarket cam, which addresses most of the overtaking issues with the Scram. Especially if you add a performance air filter to the mix.

[davgb]

Great video. I'm fortunate enough to have both a Scram and an Interceptor. You've covered much of what each does perfectly. If I could only one, it could be the Scram despite the one feature you mention - just not quite enough power. I feel it could tour long distance but the right roads and plenty of time. The engine and gearbox on both machines are superb. The oem road tyres on the Interceptor are dreadful but Bridgestone transform that, for me. In contrast, I don't go off road, I have been surprised at the Ceats on the Scram which have been fine in all weathers and the first oem tyres I haven't wanted to junk immediately. These are two superb machines and, like you, I guess I'm a bit of an RE fanboy too (though at my age boy really seems to have expired! I've a fair amount of bike experience, yet still surprised to find two machines which can really return a new, of perhaps forgotten, real spirit to motorcycling.

[soren]

can it be flat footed for a 5'3 after using a lowering kit?

[kanojoe]

I think a cam swap and air intake upgrade would pep this bike up for sure....i would upgrade the exhaust and ecu as well ...

[thespeedofchillax]

thx for the thorough review man, nicely done. one question i do have is for me, being just under 6'2" would you consider the scram 411 a bike that might be too cramped or did the removal of the liggage bars up front from the himalayan open it up enough that someone my height will no longer feel cramped riding the bike? those bars were the only thing on the himalayam.that bothered me when sitting on the bike, so the removal of them is welcomed, just curious if its enough ... thx for any info from anyone who can offer such ... cheers.

[chasealdrinfalcunaya]

Good colors bro. Are you using ND filters on your cam? Btw, what camera are you using on your helmet?

[jith-seqd]

Addition of Switchable ABS on rear wheels for more fun & Tubeless tires for easy fixing punctures will help Scram 411 more enjoyable.

[eddiehill]

Nice review. Based on your assessment of the scram 411, I think I will wait for the new Himalayan 450.

[oldguzziguy]

Very nice review. Thank you. I am subscribing in anticipation of your tour of the Himalayas. Will you be riding a Scram or the 'normal' Himalayan?
I will be doing the same trip in September and will have the opportunity to ride both versions.

[bkr]

Nice bike brother love from India Assam♥️❤️

[eddietuckerjr.]

For my first bike, I'm trying decide between Svart 401 and a Himalayan 411 with a big bore kit + upgraded cam. Would that push the Hima to the top for a daily commuter/weekend warrior?

[michaelwhitehouse]

Excellent overall review and enjoyable! Thank you.