Classic Legends has comprehensively updated the Yezdi Scrambler for 2026. Priced just Rs 5,000 more than before, the motorcycle now gets revised styling, an updated engine, reduced weight, and an electronics package featuring traction control, three riding modes and switchable ABS.
2026 Yezdi Scrambler Design and Quality
It now gets a redesigned fuel tank similar to the one seen on the updated Yezdi Roadster, along with side panels featuring racing-style number boards and a ribbed seat. Combined with the updated engine casing, the motorcycle looks fresher than before. In fact, this is arguably the best-looking version of the Yezdi Scrambler yet. That said, while the styling works well, the motorcycle still feels slightly compact for a Scrambler.
2026 Yezdi Scrambler Performance
Classic Legends says the revised 334cc motor is lighter, features improved NVH optimisation through increased structural stiffness, and gets an upgraded cooling system with a redesigned radiator. Additionally, the shift from the earlier dual-exhaust setup to a single exhaust has helped shave nearly 10kg off the motorcycle’s overall weight.
Engine Displacement 334 cc | Max Engine Power 28.7 bhp @ 8,000 | Max Engine Torque 28.2 Nm @ 6,750 |
Number of Gears 6 |
The improvements are evident from the moment you get moving. The engine produces 30hp and 30Nm, which is marginally more than the previous version, but the riding experience feels noticeably better. Bottom-end performance is impressive, and the motorcycle feels smooth and responsive while riding through city traffic. The gearing is short, so you do need to work through the gearbox while building speed, but once on the move, the engine feels tractable and relaxed. It can comfortably pull from 25kph in fourth gear without any fuss.
Mid-range performance is also potent, but vibrations creep in past 6,000rpm. Performance starts tapering off towards the top end, which encourages you to stay within the motor’s sweet spot at 5,500rpm. At those speeds, the Scrambler feels happiest and most comfortable while cruising. Overall, this is easily the nicest and most refined Yezdi engine yet.
2026 Yezdi Scrambler Position and Comfort
The riding position is quite unique. The wide and raised handlebar keeps you upright and comfortable, but the lower half of the ergonomics feels slightly cramped. The seat height of 813mm feels approachable and easy to manage. At 5’7”, I could fit comfortably, although taller riders will find their knees positioned higher than ideal and experience some pressure on the tailbone. While it handles city runs well, the comfort over longer distances is not the best.
Seat height 790 mm | Ground Clearance 175 mm | Wheelbase 1440 mm |
Kerb Weight 184 kg |
2026 Yezdi Scrambler Features and Safety
The electronics package is one of the biggest additions to the new Scrambler, although it also feels like the least polished part of the motorcycle. The three riding modes (Road, Rain, and Off-Road) alter throttle response, traction control intervention, and ABS settings. Off-Road mode additionally disables rear-wheel ABS. While the system itself works decently, especially the traction control in Road mode, the overall user experience is not great. Changing modes requires a long press, and there were multiple instances where the mode simply refused to change, even when riding under 30kph. In its current state, the rider aids feel more like added complexity than meaningful enhancements to the riding experience.
We also had an issue with the side-stand sensor remaining active after the stand was folded up, preventing the bike from starting. This is something that will become frustrating in everyday usage.
2026 Yezdi Scrambler Ride and Handling
Classic Legends has also revised the chassis setup while retaining the same wheelbase and steering geometry. The subframe has been updated as well, and despite a kerb weight of 186kg, it feels really light, making it an easy and accessible motorcycle to manage.
The suspension is also retuned with revised spring and damping rates to improve comfort and ride quality. It now handles rough patches and undulations with far better composure. However, this largely applies at lower speeds, and the setup still feels harsh when you hit bumps above 70-80kph. Off-road, the bike is capable enough to get through trails, but again, not at a very high pace, and it’s not going to be happy doing anything hardcore. Braking performance is adequate for the level of performance on offer, although the ABS intervention under hard braking can be excessive.
2026 Yezdi Scrambler Price and Verdict
Overall, the bike is a significant improvement over its predecessor. It feels more sorted, more refined, and easier to live with on a daily basis. The main flaws are the unpolished electronics package and that comfort for longer durations at higher speeds is not great. Starting at Rs 2 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), it substantially undercuts rivals like the Triumph Scrambler 400 X and the Royal Enfield Scram 440, making it an attractive option for buyers on a budget.
Autocar India Team 
Rishaad Mody
Dinshaw Magol
