Royal Enfield Scram 450 Review

Used Buyer Review

The Scram 450 is genuinely one of the more interesting used buys in the adventure-lite segment right now. Royal Enfield finally got serious with the Sherpa 450 engine — it's smooth, torquey from low down, and doesn't feel agricultural like older RE twins. For used examples, check the chain tension obsessively, early owners neglected it badly. Also inspect the switchgear; some units had quality-control misses on the handlebar controls that dealers quietly sorted under warranty. On the road it handles far better than RE's reputation suggests. The suspension is plush without being wallowy, and the 19/17 wheel combo keeps it flickable through town while still being composed on broken B-roads. Don't expect it to embarrass a KTM 390 Adventure, but that's not the point. This thing has genuine character without the drama. Used prices are still firm because supply isn't huge yet. If you find one under 3,000 miles with a full service history, grab it. Avoid any example that's been properly dropped — the subframe mounts can crack subtly.