Scrambler Scrambler Bluetooth Module

Well the news is finally out (first I've heard of it anyway). I asked on the Triumph stand at the NEC when they expected the Bluetooth module out and how much it might be. Unless I'm completely deaf and got the wrong end of the stick, they thought it was going to be some time towards the middle/end 2020 and no idea of cost.

Bugger me, before the show's even over, I get an email from the Triumph dealer that sold me the bike telling me the modules are becoming available at a restricted level to be fitted early next year!!! £200 for the unit, £18.07 for the fitting kit and quite a bit to update the software and fit the whole thing, total £345.00!!!!!!!!!! Having registered an interest online in response to that email, got a phone call Saturday morning from the dealer asking me if I wanted to go ahead and if so, to put a £100 deposit down. Said I'd think about it.

I've thought about it.

The four main functions you get out of this unit are as follows:-
1. Phone, 2. GoPro, 3. Music, 4. Navigation

I've got a smartphone that hooks up to my Interphone Bluetooth unit, so I can make calls and play music already. I have a GoPro Hero 3 unit so can take pics/video etc. but this module will only work with Hero 5 or later. So the only advantages I would get from this module are the navigation and GoPro facilities (if I bought a newer GoPro). £345 seems a lot to pay for the ability to navigate. I already have a GPS unit I use on my other bikes so I've this afternoon fitted a cradle and power cable to the Scrambler for this unit. Doesn't look as neat as the bespoke Triumph unit but I know it works and more importantly, kept my wallet locked up!!!

 

I'm not sure it's standard fitment on new bikes. I get the feeling it's an optional extra but I'm quite prepared to be wrong!!