Spain’s Tamarit Wins Triumph Originals 2026 With a One-Off Scrambler 400 XC

A one-off Scrambler 400 XC from a small Spanish workshop has won Triumph Originals 2026. Triumph announced on September 30, 2026 that Tamarit Motorcycles of Alicante, led by Quique Berna, took the title with MIURA, a custom inspired by 1970s scramblers and off-road racing.

It's a custom bike contest, not a new model. MIURA is a single build, and nothing in Triumph's announcement suggests it's headed for production or sale. But the contest shows how far a 400cc Triumph can be pushed, and the U.S. had an entry worth knowing about too.

The short version

• Winner: Tamarit Motorcycles, Alicante, Spain, team leader Quique Berna.
• The bike: MIURA, a one-off build based on the Scrambler 400 XC.
• How it won: 33% of the public vote plus the highest combined score from an international judging panel, according to Triumph.
• Field: seven countries: Canada, China, France, Italy, Spain, the UK and the USA.
• Theme: "Time Capsule," a custom Scrambler inspired by a defining era in the model's history.
• U.S. entry: "A Tribute to PNW Adventure" by Liz Rubin and Triumph Columbia River in Portland, Oregon.

What MIURA is

Triumph's contest page describes MIURA as inspired by "the Scramblers of the 1970s, major off-road races, and Steve McQueen's sense of freedom." The build list, as published, includes:

• Custom WP suspension
• 21-inch front and 18-inch rear Excel Takasago wheels with Mitas tires
• Brembo and Nissin braking components
• Handcrafted aluminum and 3D-printed carbon-fiber parts
• A raised fuel tank, an enduro seat and handmade protection

The page also lists a weight of 155 kg (about 342 lb). It doesn't say whether that's dry or with fuel, so it isn't a like-for-like comparison with the stock bike's published weight.

None of these parts are on the production Scrambler 400 XC. They're specific to this build.

How the winner was picked

Triumph combined a public vote with scores from a panel judging on four criteria:

1. Iconic Style
2. British Originality
3. Craftsmanship
4. Creativity & Innovation

Tamarit's 33% is its share of the contest's public vote, which is a strong showing with seven entries in the field. Triumph hasn't published total vote counts or how heavily the panel's scores were weighted against the public vote.

The panel was led by Steve Sargent, Triumph's chief product officer, alongside Chase McQueen, Eric Hendricx, Rolf Henniges and Satoshi of Fonk Motorcycles in Japan.

McQueen, grandson of Steve McQueen, said of the winner: "Berna's creation has guts. It looks light, tall, and ready — more race bike than custom."

Berna described Tamarit's approach in Triumph's announcement: "We have been building time capsules right from the very beginning."

The U.S. entry

The American build came from Liz Rubin and the team at Triumph Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. Called "A Tribute to PNW Adventure," it drew on Pacific Northwest riding, U.S. Forest Service vehicles and childhood memories of Smokey Bear.

It didn't win, but it's a reminder that these contest builds come out of dealer workshops, and that U.S. Triumph shops are part of the program.

Why it matters to riders

The Scrambler 400 XC is one of Triumph's most affordable bikes. A contest built around it says something about how Triumph sees the 400 line: as a base for personalization, not just an entry-level purchase.

If MIURA gives you ideas for your own 400:

• Start with the dealer. Triumph's accessory catalog is the most straightforward way to change the look while keeping things simple with warranty and service.
• Keep receipts. Aftermarket parts, especially wheels, suspension and custom bodywork, can increase repair or replacement costs.
• Tell your insurer. Standard policies may cover only a limited amount of custom equipment. If you modify your bike significantly, ask about custom parts and equipment coverage, and make sure modifications are listed on the policy.

What we don't know

• What happens to MIURA. Triumph hasn't said whether it will be displayed, sold or toured.
• Full scoring. No vote totals or panel scores have been published.
• Weight basis. Whether the 155 kg figure is dry or wet.

Bottom line

Tamarit Motorcycles won Triumph Originals 2026 with MIURA, a one-off Scrambler 400 XC custom inspired by 1970s scramblers, taking 33% of the public vote plus the top combined judges' score. The U.S. entry came from Triumph Columbia River in Portland. MIURA is a single custom build, not a new model.