Classic Legends has comprehensively updated the Yezdi Scrambler for 2026, bringing revised styling, an updated engine, reduced weight and a new electronics package featuring traction control, three riding modes and switchable ABS. After spending some time with it, here's what works in its favour and a couple of reasons it might not be the best option.
Reasons to buy the 2026 Yezdi Scrambler
Potent low- and mid-range performance
The revised 334cc engine, now producing 30hp and 30Nm, is the standout improvement on the new Scrambler. Bottom-end performance is genuinely impressive, and the motorcycle feels smooth and responsive in city traffic, comfortably pulling from as low as 25kph in fourth gear without any fuss. Mid-range performance is equally potent, making this easily the nicest and most refined Yezdi engine yet – even if you do need to work the gearbox a bit more given the short gearing.
Improved ride quality
Classic Legends has retuned the suspension with revised spring and damping rates, and the difference is noticeable. The Scrambler now handles rough patches and undulations with far better composure than before, particularly at lower speeds. Off-road, it's capable enough to tackle light trails, even if it's not built for anything especially hardcore.
Reduced weight
The switch from the earlier dual-exhaust setup to a single exhaust has helped shave nearly 10kg off the motorcycle's overall weight, bringing kerb weight down to 184-186kg. Despite this figure, the bike feels genuinely light on the move, making it an easy, accessible motorcycle to manage, marking a meaningful improvement over the outgoing model.
Strong value for money
Starting at Rs 2 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and topping out at Rs 2.09 lakh for the priciest colour option, the Scrambler undercuts rivals like the Triumph Scrambler 400 X and Royal Enfield Scram 440 by a considerable margin. For buyers on a budget who still want a genuinely improved, more refined product over the previous generation, this makes the Yezdi Scrambler a compelling option.
Reasons to skip the 2026 Yezdi Scrambler
Compact proportions for a Scrambler
While the new styling works well and this is arguably the best-looking Yezdi Scrambler yet, the motorcycle still feels slightly compact for something wearing the Scrambler badge. The lower half of the ergonomics also feels a touch cramped, with taller riders likely to find their knees positioned higher than ideal and some pressure building on the tailbone over longer rides.
Electronics package is glitchy
The new electronics suite is one of the bike's biggest additions, but also its least polished aspect. Changing riding modes requires a long press, and there were multiple instances where the system simply refused to switch, even at speeds under 30kph. We also encountered an issue where the side-stand sensor remained active even after the stand had been folded up, preventing the bike from starting and that’s a problem that's likely to become a recurring frustration in daily use. In its current state, the rider aids feel more like added complexity than a meaningful enhancement to the riding experience.