The Royal Enfield Scram 411 is basically a Himalayan in Scrambler format. So, let’s look at what RE has done differently on the Scram 411 over the Himalayan. Taking a look at the bike from the front will reveal that the Scram 411 has ditched the windscreen, beak and fuel tank rails that lent the Himalayan its identity. What Royal Enfield has gone for is a more bare-bones minimalist bike.
There now is a cast aluminium cowl to fill the space around the headlamp unit. On the tank, you have this new panel on either side with different graphics based on which variant you choose. Speaking of variants, there are three to choose from, the base variant which is available in three single-tone schemes with a single accent colour and then there are the mid and top-end variants which get two tri-tone models each.
The next big change is the instrument cluster. You get the same off-set instrument cluster found on the Meteor 350 with a different graphic insert, adding to the bike’s scrambler stance. The Tripper Pod navigation unit that you see in the images is an add-on that is a part of the Make It Yours catalogue and doesn’t come as standard even on the top-end variant.
The instrument cluster does the job well but if I were to nitpick, I would have preferred if Royal Enfield stuck to the Himalayan’s more purpose-built instrument setup. The next change is the single ribbed seat over the split setup that the Himalayan uses. Now, despite being a single-seat, it follows almost the same profile as the Himalayan seat.
Meaning it doesn’t have a bench-type profile that you would expect from a Scrambler. But, the seat is comfortable. We did a 70km ride on the highway and I felt zero fatigue or soreness so no real complaints on that front. In continuation with the Scrambler theme, The rear end i.e. the taillight has been tucked under the seat and the indicators are now mounted on the rear fender. The design of the Scram 411 is fresh but familiar and it is a handsome package overall.
Royal Enfield Scram 411 Chassis
The Royal Enfield Scram 411 sees the biggest changes in this department. To alter the temperament of the Himalayan and to make it one more suited for the urban jungle, Royal Enfield has ditched the bigger, off-road focussed 21-inch front wheel for a more on-off road style 19-inch unit.
The Himalayan was always a fun bike to ride in the twisties despite its off-road intentions and the Scram 411 takes that fun quotient one step further. Apart from this, the handlebar is also now 60mm lower and 20mm closer to the rider making it more comfortable for seated riding.
In terms of suspension, the bike uses the same mechanical setup as the Himalayan but the change of the front wheel and an alteration in the sag settings has resulted in a loss of 10mm of suspension travel on the front but it still stands at a healthy 190mm upfront and 180mm at the rear.
The seat height has gone down by 5mm to make it an even friendlier 795mm. On the braking front, you get the same brake setup with a 300mm front disc with a two-piston calliper and a 240mm disc with a single-piston calliper at the rear. The brakes work well but what’s disappointing is the lack of switchable ABS which is a feature that shouldn’t have been slashed, considering how capable the bike is off-road.
Royal Enfiled Scram 411 engine
Royal Enfield Scram 411 Make It Yours
Royal Enfield Scram 411 verdict
Has Royal Enfield delivered on its promises of making the Himalayan a friendlier, more approachable bike to take on the urban jungle and everything in between? The short answer is yes. The 19-inch front wheel has made the bike one that is much easier to ride on the roads while still retaining at least 85 per cent of the Himalayan’s off-roading prowess.
Who is the Royal Enfield Scram 411 for then? Essentially, the Scram 411 is for someone who doesn’t want to commit to a full-blown ADV like the Himalayan and wants something that can handle a bit of everything. That is exactly what the Scram 411 is, a perfect tool for someone who wants to conquer the city on the weekdays and kick up a cloud of dirt on the weekend all in great style.
Do let us know in the comments section what do you think of new Royal Enfield Scram 411 what specifications you like the most and why?
