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BHPian vinodvaddi recently shared this with other enthusiasts.
Took delivery of the Scram 411 (same color: Blazing Black) today.
The only other alternative that I've considered was Yezdi Scrambler. It was a tough choice to choose between these two, as I really liked the looks and those dual exhaust pipes of the Yezdi Scrambler. It took a back-to-back test ride of both the bikes on the same day and I went ahead with RE Scram.
I'll be using it for office commutes and occasional joy rides.
Called up couple of RE showrooms in Bengaluru to check if they have the bike in stock. Got prompt response from Avahan Motors, Kothanur (which by the way is not where I took the test drive).
The entire buying process got completed in 4 days, without me having to go to the showroom. Mr. Vijayan (sales manager of the showroom) is a gem of a guy. No Handling or other hidden charges, matched the insurance quote to online, came to my residence on the same day (Friday) to initiate the formalities. Made the full payment by credit card (no charges again) and signed the papers. Bike got registered on Monday and home delivered personally on Tuesday with a complimentary black helmet.
Can't ask for a better buying experience.
Here's a pic of him with the bike:
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BHPian tp_dominator recently shared this with other enthusiasts.
I got this beauty on the 23rd May. I am also somebody who is returning to bikes after long - close to 9 years. My priorities for the bike were clear:
I checked out almost all the bikes in the segment, below is just a brief about them (in no particular order) - all the views are my own and the bikes were only tested to meet my above criteria, others opinions might differ greatly:
The booking was smooth, booked it on Sunday, 22nd May and got it delivered on Monday, 23rd May 2022. I had the option to choose from White Flame, Skyline Blue and Blazing Black. I feel bikes look best in black so chose the Blazing Black one after looking at all of them at the stockyard.
At PDI:
All inclusive, it cost me 2.62 lakhs with 5 years extended warranty and few accessories - engine guard, knuckle guard, bike cover and master cylinder guard. The delivery experience was a very plain affair but honestly I expected nothing so it was fine, just wanted the bike to be ready and ride out and that's what happened exactly.
At delivery:
ODO at delivery:
Rider's view:
The Scram connected to me like no other bike connected in the past. It taught me a few things which I never pondered upon until I got this. Below are a few pointers on the bike.
The tried and tested BS6 Himalayan engine is a joy to ride inside the city with good low end torque. I am not too technically inclined so please pardon me if I just explain it in layman's terms. I can pull the bike from 20kmph in 3rd gear effortlessly and it feels happy to cruise at 60-70 kmph which is the max I have taken it yet. The gearbox is also sure slotting and no false neutrals yet. Have just ridden the bike for 150 kms till now so I will comment on this later when I ride some more. Till now haven't felt much of the vibes on the handlebar or the footpegs.
The ride is supple - it takes bad roads in its stride and does not transfer the jolts to the rider's spine. Heck the ride quality on this bike is way better than my 17 inched Ford Ecosport's in the city. It dismisses bumps and potholes like nobody' business and if you are about to hit a huge bump, just stand and you won't feel a thing. Straddling is also comfortable and easy on this one.
The seat is also wide and comfortable and I don't feel numb in my crotch area which I feel on other bikes after riding for a while. The bike is nimble too and its easy to maneuver in the city and close those gaps in the traffic. You can zip in and out of traffic easily and the handlebar is at a comfortable height to not feel intimidating.
Other points are already covered in a lot of reviews so I just wanted to give a brief overview of the points I recollected. Feel free to ask any questions about the bike if you may have. I will share more pictures and ride experiences after I clock more kms. I will also share likes and dislikes at a later date - mostly after the first service.
Till then ride safe everyone and let me Scram!
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