Vigil was originally going to race the Baja 1000 with the Scrambler 1200, but a training injury forced him to withdraw. Fully healed, now he’s ready to tackle Mexico.
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Triumph Motorcycles are excited to confirm their return to the off-road endurance racing world with accomplished stunt rider and racer Ernie Vigil piloting the groundbreaking all-new Scrambler 1200 XE at this year?s NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally.
Vigil is one of Triumph?s official factory riders, an experienced off-road racer, and was very likely the first person to have completed the Mexican 1000 on board a Triumph Tiger 800.
Now fully recovered and fit for action following an injury suffered during training in October 2018, Ernie has spent the last three weeks in Southern California with the race-ready Scrambler 1200 completing his final preparations for this grueling challenge. Ernie?s Scrambler 1200 XE is in near-standard condition, with only the addition of a desert racing seat, lights, grips and extreme profile sand tires. Topping off the race-spec features, there is also a unique off-road racing scheme with Triumph?s signature black and white paint and graphics.
The Scrambler 1200 XE is an all-new benchmark-setting motorcycle that represents a first for dual-purpose capability and modern custom style. This beautiful 1,200cc scrambler delivers a category-redefining level of performance, specification and finish, fused with Triumph?s iconic scrambler DNA and all the multi-surface ca...