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All Bikes/Compare/Swm Silverback 400 vs Triumph Scrambler 1200

Swm Silverback 400 vs Triumph Scrambler 1200

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Swm Silverback 400 vs Triumph Scrambler 1200. Swm Silverback 400: approximately 35 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated) hp, approximately 165 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 145 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Triumph Scrambler 1200: 90 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 207 kg (XC curb weight) / 210 kg (XE curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h (approx. 120 mph, estimated — Triumph has not officially published a figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Swm Silverback 400 Triumph Scrambler 1200
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
90 hp
Torque (Nm)
35 Nm
110 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
165 kg
207 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
approximately 35 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
90 hp @ 7,400 rpm
Torque
approximately 35 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
110 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
approximately 145 km/h (estimated)
193 km/h (approx. 120 mph, estimated — Triumph has not officially published a figure)
Weight
approximately 165 kg (wet/curb weight)
207 kg (XC curb weight) / 210 kg (XE curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Swm Silverback 400
Swm Silverback 400
6.5/10

"Capable niche adventurer ruined by catastrophic parts and dealer support."

Pros
+Proven Rotax-derived engine
+Capable off-road geometry
+Priced well below competitors
Cons
Near-zero parts availability
Negligible dealer support network
Resale value stays low
Triumph Scrambler 1200
Triumph Scrambler 1200
8.5/10

"The adventure-retro benchmark that actually earns its premium asking price."

Pros
+Stonking low-end torque
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Premium build quality throughout
Cons
Dealer servicing costs bite
Heavy for technical terrain
Early TFT screen issues

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10W-40 Semi-Synthetic Motorcycle Oil JASO MA2
Engine Oil
10W-40 Semi-Synthetic Motorcycle Oil JASO MA2
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SW-Motech Engine Guard Crash Bars Triumph Scrambler 1200
SW-Motech · Crash Bars
SW-Motech Engine Guard Crash Bars Triumph Scrambler 1200
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Oil Filter
Oil Filter for SWM Silverback 400
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Evotech Performance Tail Tidy Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC XE
Evotech · Tail Tidy
Evotech Performance Tail Tidy Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC XE
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Air Filter for SWM Silverback 400
Air Filter
Air Filter for SWM Silverback 400
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Akrapovic Slip-On Line Titanium Triumph Scrambler 1200
Akrapovič · Exhaust
Akrapovic Slip-On Line Titanium Triumph Scrambler 1200
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Spark Plug for SWM Silverback 400
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug for SWM Silverback 400
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R&G Racing Aero Frame Sliders Triumph Scrambler 1200
R&G · Frame Sliders
R&G Racing Aero Frame Sliders Triumph Scrambler 1200
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PUIG Touring Windscreen Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC XE
PUIG · Windscreen
PUIG Touring Windscreen Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC XE
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
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