Yezdi Scrambler: Perfect for off-roading

Once you get a grip on its weight and wide handlebar, the Yezdi Scrambler offers a smooth ride

We recently rode the new Yezdi motorcycles and the Scrambler, promises to be the most interesting since it is currently the only bike of its kind at this price.

The Scrambler cuts a handsome shape with its dirt style front fender and chopped rear mudguard. Unlike the Roadster that retains the Jawa-style engine cases, the Scrambler gets rectangular design cases that help it identify as a Yezdi. The shape of the kicked-up pillion seat also does not look as awkward in person as the original images suggested.

The Scrambler has a footbrake lever that can be adjusted by one step, USB type A and type C charging outlets, and three modes for the ABS, including an ‘Off road’ mode that lets you deactivate the system at the rear wheel. However, all these details can also be found on the Yezdi Adventure.

It is worth noting that the Scrambler is full of optional accessories, including the headlamp grille, small windscreen, handguards, leg guards and rear luggage rack.

While the Yezdi Scrambler looks good from a distance, the quality and finish levels are disappointing. A couple of bolts are already showing rust, the handguards don’t fit well, there are exposed wires for the tail-lamp, and there is a rough finish visible on the exhaust.

The Scrambler seats you high up with a wide handlebar and it is not cramped in the foot pegs like the Yezdi Roadster. Tall riders will find it comfy, but with an 800mm seat height, shorter folks will not be put off either.

Our first taste of this motorcycle was on some off-road sections, with a hard-packed surface covered in loose stones. The Scramblerdoes not give out the most friendly feeling n this kind of surface at first, but once you get used to the sensations of the relatively wide 19-inch front tyre and the firmly set suspension, it is quite capable.