Yezdi Scrambler vs Royal Enfield Scram 411: Performance Figures Compared

Two different takes on the Scrambler genre–which one should you put your money on?

Scramblers: Modified roadsters that are void of any unnecessary weight and are meant to tackle harsh terrain. Classic Legends-owned Yezdi and Madras-based Royal Enfield have given their own spin to the genre with the Scrambler and Scram 411 respectively. Now, both these bikes cost approximately the same, so if you were to choose between the two, which one proves to be the better do-it-all bike? We let the V-box numbers do the talking:

Acceleration

The Yezdi makes about 6PS more and packs a sophisticated undersquare engine with shorter gears which helps it put down its power with more urgency compared to the Royal Enfield Scram. And while RE’s bike does come close till 80kmph, the Yezdi’s top-end gives it an edge over the Scram.

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Even in our roll-on acceleration test, the Yezdi Scrambler beats the Royal Enfield Scram 411 by a fair margin. Despite having more torque, the Royal Enfield’s weight and oversquare engine play against it.

Braking

In addition to being lighter than the Royal Enfield Scram 411, Yezdi’s bike packs a bigger 320mm front disc. Furthermore, the Scrambler’s brakes have a strong bite and decent progression which inspires confidence to brake hard.

Meanwhile, the Royal Enfield’s brakes not only lack bite, but also do not offer a good feel at the lever. To top that off, unlike the Yezdi’s 3-mode ABS system, there’s no option to switch off the ABS at the rear, which is particularly handy when off-roading.

Fuel Economy

The Royal Enfield’s simple engine, coupled with the longer gears and accessible torque from 3500rpm, makes it a hoot in the city. Unlike the Yezdi, you don’t have to shift that often, and the difference is evident when comparing the fuel efficiency in the city. Out on the highway too, the Scram beats the Scrambler by a fair margin.

Verdict

The Yezdi Scrambler clearly comes out on top not just on paper but in real life as well. However, there are some glaring issues with the bike highlighted in our first ride review. Meanwhile, the Royal Enfield Scram comes out to be a good entry-level bike for people looking to hone their off-roading skills, but isn’t as enjoyable as the Scrambler.