Model Variant:
Carbureted 790cc parallel twin, single front disc
Production Years Covered:
2002 model year (manual also applies to adjacent Hinckley Scrambler years where components match)
Model Type:
Street-scrambler style standard motorcycle
Target Audience:
Riders seeking a classic-styled, easy-to-maintain road machine; DIY owners and home mechanics
Role in Lineup:
Retro-styled model built on Hinckley Bonneville-derived platform
Advantage:
Simple air-cooled twin architecture with wide parts availability and straightforward servicing
Versus Rivals:
Less complex than liquid-cooled competition, favoring owner maintenance
Engine:
Air-cooled 790cc DOHC parallel twin
Chassis:
Tubular steel cradle frame with telescopic fork and twin rear shocks
Braking:
Single front disc with dual-piston caliper, rear drum
Manual Type:
Factory-style service and repair manual
Coverage Areas:
Engine, fuel system, transmission, frame, suspension, brakes, wheels, electrical, bodywork
Intended Use:
Dealership technicians and competent DIY owners
Delivery Method:
Instant digital download
Binding:
Digital (searchable, printable pages)
Page Count:
N/A - see product listing for exact page count
Engine:
Cylinder head, pistons, crankshaft, camshaft timing, valve clearance adjustment
Lubrication:
Oil pump, pressure testing, sump and filtration service
Cooling:
Air-cooled fin inspection and cleaning procedures
Fuel System:
Twin Keihincarburetors, jetting, idle mixture, synchronization
Ignition:
Digital electronic ignition, timing checks, spark plugs
Transmission:
5-speed gearbox, shift drum and fork inspection, clutch removal and overhaul
Frame & Body:
Frame inspection, mudguards, side panels, seat
Suspension:
Front fork seal replacement, spring rates, rear shock units, swingarm bearings
Brakes:
Front disc and caliper service, rear drum brake shoe replacement
Wheels & Tires:
Spoked wheel truing, bearing replacement, tire fitting and balance
Instruments:
Speedometer, tachometer, warning lights and switches
Torque Specifications:
Fastener torque values throughout all chapters
Diagnostics:
Fault-finding tables for starting, running and electrical faults
Periodic Service:
Step-by-step oil change, valve check, carb sync, chain adjustment
Overhaul:
Complete engine removal, teardown and rebuild sequences
Special Tools:
Required pullers and service tools listed per procedure
Technical Level:
Full workshop depth: specifications, exploded views, disassembly to component level
Illustrations:
Line diagrams, exploded component views, wiring schematics
Parts Information:
Part identification via diagrams; torque and clearance data in each chapter
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Primary Engine:
790cc air-cooled DOHC 8-valve parallel twin
Bore x Stroke:
N/A - not specified for this model
Compression Ratio:
N/A - not specified for this model
Maximum Power:
N/A - not specified for this model
Maximum Torque:
N/A - not specified for this model
Fuel System Type:
Twin carburetors with choke circuit
Fuel Capacity:
N/A - not specified for this model
Recommended Fuel:
Unleaded premium (91 octane or higher recommended)
Standard Transmission:
5-speed constant-mesh gearbox, chain final drive
Optional Transmission:
N/A - no factory transmission options for this model
Clutch:
Wet multi-plate cable-operated clutch
Gearbox Service:
Full disassembly, shift drum/fork inspection and rebuild covered in manual
Engine Oil & Filter:
Change at initial service then every 4,000 miles (6,000 km); annual minimum
Valve Clearance:
Check every 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or as stated in service schedule
Carburetor Sync:
Check/adjust at major services and after jetting changes
Drive Chain:
Inspect, lubricate and adjust every 500 miles or after wet riding
Engine Oil:
Semi-synthetic motorcycle oil meeting API SF/SG, SAE 10W-40 or 20W-50 per climate
Fork Oil:
Grade and fill quantity specified in suspension chapter
Brake Fluid:
DOT 4 hydraulic fluid, front brake circuit only
Battery:
12V lead-acid, maintain charge on storage
Common Wear Items:
Carburetor diaphragms, fork seals, chain and sprockets, rear drum brake shoes
Electrical:
Regulator/rectifier and stator connectors are known weak points on Hinckley twins
Storage:
Drain float bowls or use fuel stabilizer for long-term storage
Manufacturer:
Triumph Motorcycles Ltd, Hinckley, Leicestershire, England
Brand Heritage:
Triumph revived under new ownership in the 1980s-90s, reintroducing the iconic twin-cylinder models at the Hinckley factory
Model Evolution:
The Scrambler draws on Triumph's 1960s off-road competition twins (famously associated with Steve McQueen's ISDT bike), recreated on the modern Bonneville platform
Production Location:
Hinckley, England
