Yezdi Scrambler

As mentioned, the new Yezdi Scrambler’s engine, i.e., the bike’s biggest upgrade, is called the Katar engine by Classic Legends. It’s a single-cylinder unit that has changed how the bike behaves on the road.

Engine & Transmission

The new 334 cc liquid-cooled motor has a completely new valvetrain, block, and crank. These new parts use lighter materials now, which helps lower the noise and vibrations.

Key Takeaways

• The bore and stroke are the same as the older model, but the power output is up by 1 bhp.
• Peak torque also sees a slight jump of 1.8 Nm.
• The six-speed gearbox is now tuned to offer faster and smoother gear changes.

City Riding Experience

Riding the Yezdi Scrambler in traffic feels a lot easier than before. The bike has an 813 mm seat height and a narrow front section, so planting your feet on the ground at a red light is simple for most people. Its overall dry weight is 10 kg lighter than the previous version as well, which makes steering through tight traffic much less tiring.

However, the fuel injection mapping needs a bit more work at low speeds. If you try to ride at very low revs, the on-and-off throttle response feels jerky. You also have to keep the revs slightly higher to get a smooth ride in stop-and-go traffic. And during our combined city and highway testing, the motorcycle returned a fuel economy of 28 kmpl.

Highway Riding Experience

On open roads, the Katar engine feels ready to run; you can hold speeds around 100 kmph all day without feeling like you are pushing the bike too hard. Vibrations are much lower now, but you will still feel a slight buzz in the pegs and bars once you cross 6,000 rpm. It is not non-manageable, but it is there. Besides, the refined gearbox is more responsive now when you need to shift down for an overtake.

Preetam mentioned,

“Roll-on acceleration from 80-100 kmph is pretty good, despite the small size of the engine, and overall, the updated engine feels more refined, freer-revving and more eager overall.”

This bike’s design sticks to a very traditional dirt-bike layout. It looks tough, minimal, and ready for most of India’s compromised roads.

Proportions & Stance

It looks quite similar to the older version at first glance, but the stance is actually a bit tighter. The switch from twin exhaust pipes to a single exhaust pipe on one side makes the rear end look much cleaner.

Key Takeaways

• It’s significantly lighter than both the Royal Enfield Scram 440 and the Triumph Scrambler 400 X.
• The footpegs are also placed a bit high to give the bike better ground clearance over rocks and bumps.
• But because of the high footpegs, your legs may cramp up quickly when you spend long hours in the saddle.

Preetam observes,

"What is quite likeable is the 10 kg dry weight reduction, partly due to the switch to the single-exhaust system from the twin exhausts of the earlier model, as well as lighter engine mass."

Build Quality & Materials

The paint quality and panel gaps look much better to us on the 2026 model, since the oval side panels and the new fuel tank design fit together nicely. The whole chassis has been upgraded to a lighter and stiffer dual-cradle frame, which improves how solid the bike feels.

However, the rear seat is a weak point. The design leaves very little room for a second person. The Scrambler is honestly best enjoyed solo, without carrying a pillion rider at the back, especially for long distances.

Classic Legends usually offers a few different paint schemes to match the rugged vibe of the bike. For the exact 2026 colour options available at dealerships right now, the lineup includes:

• Legacy Black: Looks stunning in an all-black, stealthy avatar.
• Rogue Red: Has a dual-tone paint that combines with silver.
• OG Yellow: The classic, head-turning scrambler colour.
• Rally Blue: The high-end variant with the unique “69” graphics.

The prices generally change slightly depending on whether you pick a matte finish or a dual-tone paint job.

The Yezdi Scrambler keeps its metal parts exposed and avoids using too much plastic bodywork. It gives the bike a very mechanical and bare-bones look.

Lighting & Front Identity

• The front of the bike features a simple round headlight with LED lighting.
• The high-mounted front fender sits right below the headlight, giving it a classic off-road face.
• The front telescopic forks offer 150 mm of suspension travel.
• These forks have rubber gaiters that keep dust out of the seals.
• The turn indicators are round and simple, kept so as to complement the headlight design.

Side Profile & Rear Section

• The new Katar engine is the main focus from the side angle.
• This engine looks cleaner and more compact than the old one.
• The single exhaust pipe runs low along the side, saving a lot of weight compared to the old dual-pipe setup.
• At the back, the bike uses twin shock absorbers that have 130 mm of travel and a five-step preload adjustment.
• The rear fender is chopped short, and the taillight sits cleanly on top of it.

Practical Integration

• The Yezdi Scrambler gets a few useful parts straight from the factory.
• It has wire-spoke wheels, which are ideally preferred for taking hits on bad roads.
• The wide handlebars give you a lot of control to muscle the bike through tight corners or dirt trails.
• The revised suspension handles rough patches and broken roads with much more control than the older bike.
• However, if you hit dips or wavy roads at high speeds, the rear shocks can feel a bit bouncy.
• Storage options are nil out of the factory, but Classic Legends offers many genuine touring accessories for the bike, such as rear top racks, saddle stays, CNC carrier plates with backrests, etc.