Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC / 1200 X — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,200cc Liquid-Cooled 270° Parallel-Twin Scrambler Tune (Accessible 820mm Seat & 21-Inch Spoke) · Source: Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC / 1200 X (2019–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC / 1200 X (2019–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2019–Present Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC / 1200 X (chassis DS02/DS51) requires 3.2 L (3.38 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2, API SH or higher (Castrol Power 1)) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.4 L (3.59 US qt) with filter service (T1218001 / HF204). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 234 kPa / 2.34 bar / 34 PSI front (90/90 - 21 M/C 54V) and 262 kPa / 2.62 bar / 38 PSI rear (150/70 R17 M/C 69V), paired with 2× NGK LMAR8A-9 spark plug(s) and a YTX12-BS battery.
Drain only: 3.2 L (3.38 US qt)
R 262 kPa (2.62 bar)
Est. Range: ~306 km (190 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 (Alt: SAE 10W-50) · JASO MA2 · API SH or higher (Castrol Power 1) |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.2 L (3.38 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.4 L (3.59 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 3.8 L (4.02 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | T1218001 / HF204 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 25 N·m (18.4 lb-ft / 2.55 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 90/90 - 21 M/C 54V · Rear: 150/70 R17 M/C 69V (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 234 kPa / 2.34 bar / 34 PSI Rear: 262 kPa / 2.62 bar / 38 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 234 kPa / 2.34 bar / 34 PSI Rear: 276 kPa / 2.76 bar / 40 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK LMAR8A-9 × 2 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX12-BS (12V 10.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 525 Heavy-Duty X-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–35 mm slack and lubricate regularly |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · OAT ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1200 cc · 90 hp @ 7,000 rpm · 110 N·m (81.1 lb-ft) @ 4,250 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 820 mm (32.3 in) · 228 kg (503 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 15 L (4.0 US gal) · ~20.4 km/L → ~306 km (190 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 16,000 km / 16,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 16,000 km / 32,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 32,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
2019–2023 XC ran 200 mm Showa/Ohlins travel (840 mm seat); 2024+ 1200 X switched to 170 mm Marzocchi suspension with IMU for an accessible 820 mm seat.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Identical 1,200cc 270° engine architecture to the XE, requiring 3.4 L of SAE 10W-40 or 10W-50 JASO MA2 synthetic oil and filter T1218001.