100 % agree. 50 years of riding, 15 of which the bike was my only transportation. So, I'm not a beginner. I love the new entry level bikes because they meet my needs
I'd rather be on my 125 Zuma then my tracer 9. These boys need to check their machismo at the door. Realize a good bike is a good bike. I'm an old head just like you sir
I think it mostly comes down to the long distances and high-speed highways. Anytown USA has highways all around with traffic moving above speed limits (120 kph plus). Having a middle-weight bike and up is more comfortable for the majority of USA riding on highways. There are exceptions of course and you can obviously do highways with a 400. But I think that people gravitate to bigger bikes for that reason. I live in Canada and it's similar although where I live we have miles and miles of rural coastal 2 lane roads. My 500cc bike is perfect for those roads. It's plenty fast for the twisties and often sketchy road conditions. The right tool for the job.
I agree. I’m 63 years old and live in a big city area. I love my salvaged Kawasaki Z 400. I’ve owned lots of big bikes, such as the Vmax and such. Little Bikes are fun also. not to mention the gas mileage,price of insurance, and how cheap the parts are
I am far from an entry level rider. I'm 71 years old and have ridden motocycles since 1964. I've owned many motorcycles over the years, mostly Japanese models and four Harleys. At this point in my life I just want something to ride once in a while. So why would I want to speng $20,000 plus on a Harley or an Indian when I can buy a TRIUMPH for $4995. I was looking at the Speed Twin 900 but with its five speed gearbox it revs pretty good at highway speeds and costs twice as much as the Speed 400. Of course the 900's exhaust note is fantastic whereas the 400 reminds me of a dirt bike or an enduro, maybe a dual sport. When I do ride on the haghway where the speed limit is 70 npm I usually keep it between 60 and 65. So the Speed 400 will be perfect for me. My wife used to ride with me but she is now crippled from battling cancer eight times and having 12 surgeries. If she were able to ride with me I would probably go for the Speed Twin 900, but since she can no longer ride with me the Speed 400 will be fine. My wife and I have ridden over 350,000 miles on motocycles over the years, but cancer changes things. At my age the light weight of the Speed 400 appeals to me. Easy to handle and easy to move around in the garage. As long as I don't ride two up, I think I will be fine. Plus I love the looks of the Speed 400 with the Triumph logo on the tank, the gold forks and the stainless exhuast sweeping down and then rearward.
It sounds like you've lived a great, full life. I'm sorry to hear about your wife's health. However, it's amazing that you've had the joy of riding so many miles with her. Godspeed, sir.
@@vicwhoo6051 No, I am no one special, not a legend. I've read of others riding a million miles. We enjoyed motorcycle riding together for almost 30 years before her health got too bad. Her bones are very thin and brittle from all the radiation she's had plus she can no longer walk. I've helped her on and off bikes for the last four years, but now her bones are so brittle it isn't worth the risk. Currently she has five broken ribs and three collapsed vertebra so her riding days are over. I didn't buy the Triumph, The Triumph salesperson was sort of nasty to me. So I ended up buying a Kawasaki Eliminator SE for just $800 more. It is a two cylinder and pretty quick for a 451cc. It is also light weight and fun to ride. I ride it every day and I am loving it. It has plenty of zip, it's the best cornering bike I've ever owned, it gets 66 MPG and the insurance is only $148.00 a year. The insurance on my Harley was $800 a year. LET THE GOOD TIME ROLL.
@@teddysurf Well, that's hard to say. My wife's favorite was a 2002 Suzuki 1500cc Intruder. We put 87,300 miles on that one. The quickest was a Honda CB900. The most fun to ride was a Honda VLX, but it was no good on the highway because it only had a four speed gearbox and had a lot of vibration at higher speeds, but it cornered pretty good. I owned four Harleys and none of them would even come close to being my faorite. My new Kawasaki Eliminator is a lot of fun, it's quick and corners great, it might become my favortie. Time will tell.
@@sn1-w5f Everyone is different. I'm about the same height (5'11) but with 34 inch inseam and long arms too so for me, it's a bit cramped. Might just save up a bit more and go for the '25 trident (not a newbie rider). Best to just go to a dealership and sit on it. Better yet, book a test ride.
As an owner of speed 400, I can attest to the fact that this baby feels premium and fun and yet it does the job of my daily commute, what more could you want
@@l00tur Have you tried wrapping over Triumph decals? They've got clearcoat over them, so it would remain visible unless you sand it down first. Why don't they just have one colour option with the "Triumph" wordmark, for all us non-gammons?
I own it and it's my only bike. This takes me daily to my job. On weekends it takes me for small trails over the highways and the mountains. Does it all for me. 10 months and 5k kms clocked.
I did tested the 400 and the 400x. The fact that the 400x sitting position was so much more relaxing plus the look of the bike made me go foor the 400x. A wonderfull bike. Got it sinds march an did 6000km with it. It 's a winner!
I’m 6’2, I got pretty long legs, do you think the extra couple hundred is worth it? The closest place for me to check one out is hours away and I’ve been really eyeing this thing
@tedcohen9805 i personaly think it will be. I Think the 400 speed will feel smal for you. The seat is 79cm. On the speed it is 83.5cm. I'm 5.10 and I could barly flat foot.
I started on a Honda Trail 90 in 1982. I have owned nearly 20 motorcyles since. My Speed 400 is my favorite, without question, and with the addition of a small windshield, has become my do-everything, go-anywhere companion.
Great review Yam I've had my Speed 400 since May, love it and your'e findings are just about spot on. I'm 5 foot 10 and just over 12 stone (about 170 pounds) and I like it's riding position and size but I wouldn't go for a smaller bike. I'm 63 and been riding since the age of 17, started to find bikes that weigh around 235 kg and have over 100 hp much more than I need. I rarely ride on motorways so I don't need to sustain high speeds for long periods of time. I use it for commuting and riding around the twisties in the English Peak District near to where I live. Great channel by the way.
Went to a Triumph demo ride today, they had the 400's. I rode everything else, and the 400 last, the 400 put the biggest grin on my face. I can't believe a 400 is so much fun to ride. Top speed was damn near 100mph. If you ever get a chance to do a Triumph demo ride, they are the best by far. No guides, they just hand you the bike and send you out alone. Wasn't very vibey at all, which I was surprised about. I don't see how Honda will ever sell another Grom or Kawasaki a z125 with these around. I didn't have any throttle issues. Such a fun bike.
Thanks for the review Mr. Yammie. I'm a n62 yr. old newbie, three months in. My 400X is my first motorcycle. I'm loving my bike, but, being a novice, wasn't sure if my moto ignorance had me loving a substandard bike. So its great to see it received the blessing of the Yammie Noob. Keep up the good work. Love your videos.
Good review & fair comments. I’m 84, 5’8” with 30” inseam & it’s just right size for me, downsizing for weight mainly, as I have to push my bike over kerb & step, then turn it round! My Buell was getting a tad heavy for that! I’ve had my Speed 400 a few weeks now & like most things about it. Of course I’d like more power & torque, but without more weight! So this is a good compromise for my latter biking years!
Sir - 84??? you are my hero. 55 here and I just got my 1st bike a 2023 Lifan KPM200 looking to ride like you now forever. The 400x or Speed 400 might be my next bike.
I point everyone I know who is bike-curious to these little Triumphs. They’re the perfect street starter bike, but they’re enough bike to remain entertaining for experienced riders. Home run, Triumph. Harley-Davidson, take notes.
Keep the speed at or slightly below legal speed and 400-500cc is all you need in any bike. Even in the US. Offroad. Adventure. Street. Cruiser. Touring. Sport... Smaller bikes are cheaper to buy, to insure, to maintain, lighter to move around and safer (as you will be less tempted to go too fast or do something crazy). The extra cc is a nice-to-have excess mostly present in a rich country.
"Gene, but sometimes you need to accelerate out of a dangerous situation". No, you don't. If you do, you should stop riding and rethink your approach. It's only a matter of time before you get into a dangerous situation out of which you won't be able to accelerate. The trick is to anticipate and not to get into a dangerous situation in the first place. As for me, I am more likely to pass somebody or "catch up with traffic" (that is, build speed and increase risk 10x) when I ride KTM Super Duke or a litre Suzuki GSX. I end up needing to "accelerate out of dangerous situations" more often. My XT250, Suzuki VanVan (and to a lesser extent Ninja 400) don't give that temptation to go super fast, so I stay at lower speeds, plan my line way more carefully, keep a much bigger distance from everybody else on the road... Feels safer and I have more time to look at the landscapes😊
@@SquareHelmet Spot on. I can't upvote this comment enough. Riders like to make all sorts of excuses for their behavior from getting a liter+ bike to having an obnoxiously loud exhaust to why they dont wear a helmet/gear.
Compared to the us, the price of the speed 400 here in India is around ₹2.8L which converts to around $3400 out the door I just booked myself one yesterday , can’t wait to start riding this thing. Been using a rc390 as my main bike for quite a while now and I finally needed something that was comfortable enough good enough and didn’t break the bank
I got laid off back in November when I just started saving for a bike. I was looking at a Triumph or the RE Hunter 350. This video might’ve convinced me to save up for the Speed. I’m still a long ways away (fuck this job market) but I’ll get there soon enough!
Good luck with jobs. We've all been there at some point. You'll be alright. Have you considered the Royal Enfield 450 Guerrilla? It's closer to the Triumph 400 than the Hunter in terms of power.
@@veritasvincit2745The Guerrilla does look dope, but I don’t mind the decrease in performance in favor of saving an extra stack. I live in NYC, so a small and agile commuter bike that I can VERY occasionally take outside the city is all I need. I think I am gonna go with the Hunter!
48 years old, 6', 34" inseam, I got the Scrambler 400x and love it (it's my 4th bike). Sold my Africa Twin and soon selling my WR250R - Scrambler is the perfect 'in-between' bike between the two - great on the road (up to about 70MPH real...I need to get the 15T sprocket for up front), and fun off-road. Fun bike, not expensive, does what I want it to do.
Cracking bike, lots of fun, and a proper back lane scratcher. Goes to show you don't need an expensive behemoth to appreciate and enjoy riding a motorcycle in its pure form. Bravo Triumph.
I've been really strongly considering this as a first bike. I've been waiting for the 2024 Svartpilen to come into New Zealand as I'd like to give that a test ride too.
love my speed 400. it looks like yours was still in the break in mode though. I really fell in love with the bike after the first service when the tachometer was unlocked
I've been riding for 50 years. I'm an experienced rider and have owned many bikes including about 10 Triumphs. I currently own a Tiger 800 and a recently purchased Scrambler 400x. I'm 5'-11 and I weight 205 pounds and the Scrambler's larger dimensions are perfect for me. I found mine slightly used with 3,500 miles for only $4,400 and I couldn't get the guy the money fast enough. I love this bike. I can't say enough good things about it. Plenty of power, great handling, fantastic looks, comfortable riding position. About the only niggle I have with this bike is that the suspension is a little stiff, but with what I paid for the bike, I can afford to splurge on the Rally Raid suspension. There is no wonder that half of Triumph's sales are these bikes. They are simply brilliant for what they were designed for: New riders, Older riders, Anyone wanting a fun lower powered bike, Anyone wanting a inexpensive bike just for fun, etc...
I have 2,000 miles on mine and love it! It keeps up with texas freeway traffic with no issues. I would rather have a bonnie, but I didn't have that kind of money.
79 years old, 5'7", 27" inseam and about 240 lbs (geared up), riding since 1961. This is bike #4 in my stable (a 2013 Tiger Explorer at the top). And this bike is a hoot. MUCH better than it has any right to be at the price. I bought it for afternoon rides along back 2-lane roads (northern Virginia area - Shenandoah Valley, Appalachians) when I didn't want to haul out 600 lbs of Tiger - and it's superb pottering along in the 45-55 mph range. And I don't have to worry about being launched into the middle of next week if I grab a bit too much throttle. Seat and footpegs suck, though. But it's absolutely gorgeous. Especially after putting a tail tidy on.
have 50+ years riding the street and own a '22 Trident 660. A big congrats to everyone that grabs one of these Speed 400's. As an older rider I can embrace the lighter weight and advanced tech that these new bikes have while making better power.
5/8 165lbs have owned Speed Twin but just need bike for around town . Low cost high mpg good insurance rates works for me . 2 Mods 15 tooth front sprocket and luggage rack am seriously considering this bike
My choise of the first bike. There were a lot of considerations and comparsion, but, after all, i have bought Speed 400 mostly because it looks like baby Speed Twin, which I really like.
@@samnihao6943 Same here duke has too much of a sporty aggressive look to it. Vitpilen 401 looks good, 701 looks better but I'd love the performance of those engines but in the shell of the speed 400 as I love the look of it.
Those "beginner bike" comments crack me up. When I started motorcycling a beginner bike was not a 90-horsepower 600 or even a 350, but an 80 or 90 c.c. machine. This is a good review overall; I'm too big for this 400 but still find it tempting.
I’ve test ridden this bike for a friend and it’s a gem of a little bike. She’s been riding a Honda PCX 150cc scooter for a few years and wants to move to a small bike with gears. She’s also very short and a lot of bikes don’t suit her height. This bike will suit her. Very small and easy to manoeuvre/ride. Great for anyone that wants to throw their bike around or not be intimidated by it. But still enough power to have fun when you want to. My only recommendation is changing the gearing to be a taller. It has enough power to accomodate this and it should make changing gears not as often. The only other main thing she will add is a Givi windscreen and hand guards to help block wind for highway riding as it will be used for a bit of moto camping/touring.
Great video, thank you. Considering one of these for the wife! She won't want to go on the highways anyway except for a short sting to get to another smaller road.
I have 900 miles on mine and I've either gotten used to the low speed snatchiness or it got better after the first service. Also, I did not realize I could wheelie it so thx for that! 😁
I've been looking at the Scrambler 400X just to have a 2nd bike to thrash around Texas dirt roads and minor offroading with upgrades on the cheap lol. They have more power than the CRF300L at least.
I've been daily driving a 1984 CB700 for a while now, and I think it's funny that so many modern bikes are starting to look more and more like it. Naked bikes are just the best.
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If our duty as riders is to bring someone into the 2 wheeled world, looks like this will help the cause. I’m bringing a buddy to look at a duke 390 today but he’s eying this as well. Good timing!
I have the bike since April and 8K km on it. I ride everyday 100km to work and back. 110km per hour is just perfect and not too much drag. It is a little annoying that the mirror vibrating at that speed. But I love this bike and I’m nit going to replace it soon😅
Got one, been riding for 30years+ love it . Only complaints so far instrument cluster steams up badly in cool weather and front fender is too thin, short and wobbly and crashes around on the bumps. BTW the flashing rev indicator means you are over revving (>6500RPM) before it has covered >600 miles.
Another great example of Indian built motorcycle is Honda GB350/CB350. They are so well built that people still think they are built in Japan. These little bikes are popular here in Asian market and Australia as well. Great bikes for older people like us with built quality of Honda.
Like you I find the throttle a bit snatchy the gearing a bit low the speedo and fuel economy read ambitious too but for the money it's a very capable and good looking bike.
A new rider here and just got my speed 400 a week ago and it's been fun so far. I chose this bike because of course, of its price. there are cheaper bikes at a lower displacements and even from Japanese big four which is known for reliability but here in the Philippines 400cc bikes are the minimum requirement to go in and out of town via expressways, so having an at least 400cc bike is a big deal, so getting this bike with its caliber for a cheaper price is definitely a value for money. plus the modern retro look is very good, although I much prefer the more classic retro styling, like the bonnie T100, I still need to be very familiar with the lower displacement bike first and of course to save up money for it. yes, in the next few years I'm gonna have a T100 as my endgame bike. Triumph did hooked me up with this.
Excellent bike. I have been riding it for many months now and I'm more and more happy with it. Top qualities: comfortable, for me and for my wife as a pillion; nimble and easy to maneuver (170kg); safe (great ABS brakes). Is it powerful? Not quite. But it's got enough horsepower to go on any road, including highways, even for long distances. Why is it called Speed? That's the mystery! You can go apparently up to 160km/h but it's not a nervous bike. It's actually smooth, which is, for me, another of its top qualities. Oh, and fuel efficiency? 3.6l/100km. For a 400cc with 40hp, it's pretty good.
There's reason why the manufacturers don't market this as a beginner bike... It makes experienced riders look the other way. Reality is, this bike pulls a huge premium in India and is incredibly popular. For those of us wanting to get into a Scrambler without putting down $15k or dealing with Ducati's air cooled model, these are awesome. Ive been riding over a decade and come from the liter bike world with several R1's, GSXR 1ks, CBR 1ks, and several lower displacement supersports. I went to 690 SMCR and it's been the funnest bike I have had. I also take delivery of a 24 400x tomorrow. Ive come to realize the truth that it's funner to ride a slow bike fast, then a fast bike slow. I've been 200mph several times. But to run out a supermoto or little scrambler is much funner
Ideal for the more older riders who have had the faster and bigger bikes in the past and now want to downsize so to keep on enjoying motorcycling until a time when they are no longer able to do so.
Great video! I live in India and bought the red model off of the first batch that rolled out at the end of ‘23. Am not a beginner rider but I still love it, especially for its agility on cramped indian roads and cos of its pothole eating suspension. Drawbacks for me are footrests just slightly too far back causing aches over long distances (but this is not a tourer), plus you gotta be careful when washing the bike cos I have had the electronics bid adieu and even the immobilizer rendering the bike a brick after too rigorous a washing due to water getting into the electronic brains of the bike. Also the first batch off the Bajaj factory had an issue with the engine rarely stalling at low revs but that should have been fixed with a firmware upgrade for the US imports by now. All in all an absolutely astounding bike at that price point!
I went to go look at a speed 400, I loved everything about them, but then the dealer showed me a steal of a deal with a used clx 700. I'm loving it but man the speed 400 still has my eye
I'm sold that this is a solid quality bike, but you didn't have to convince me. And I'm glad it's done so well on the sales floor. But for you riders that need to stay around $2,000, don't forget the mid eighties Yamaha Radian 600 inline four at 400 lb, a motorcycle of the year in it's day. And I'm not gonna get out the spec sheet, but I'm betting the Ninja 500R beats this bike in most ways, unless you want the look, feel, and sound of the Triumph. Don't get me wrong, I've had two Radians, two Ninja 250, and one Ninja 500. I've also owned four Triumphs, and still own a Bonneville and a Legend, so I'm a fan. I'm very grateful to the riders that keep the manufactures in business and the used bike market supplied. Back in the seventies the 400cc bikes became 450cc twins and I don't see the need for a 400cc single street bike. I look at categories and to me the 400-500cc street bikes are a category where 450 is always preferable to 400. I've been riding 49+ years now and have always had many bikes, two dozen at the time. The 450cc street category is my go to beginner recommendation for the US, even better and funner than the 250cc (200-300cc) street bikes. Then there's the 650cc street category, at which point I can't think of a better pick than a used SV650, as big of a beginner standard/naked street bike as I would recommend. Then there are the Dual Purpose bikes for beginners, but that's another discussion. Hint: go for the 250cc (200-300cc) dual purpose beginner bikes.
I love these new triumphs. We need more cheap, simple commuter bikes. My only question is: what’s the resale gonna look like on these a couple of years down the line when you wanna step up? Only time will tell.
Please make a video about wearing glasses under the helmet: good helmet options, tips and tricks. I'm struggling a bit with eye surgery and I'm not sure if I'll drive with glasses. I've been driving with contacts so far but I don't really like them.
A lot of reviewers here are saying that the gearing is too short and that it's revving too much at highway speeds, and a lot of users are replacing the front sprocket with one with an extra tooth (15 for the Scrambler 400X, 16 for the Speed).
I love my 300nk but I won't lie, this is a pretty bike. It's nice to be spoiled for choice these days. Debating on what my upgrade will be in a few years!
I rode one of these recently and i agree with everything especially being just a teeny tiny bit too small and not very confidence inspiring at highway speed. It feels like just keeping up with traffic its coughing 95% of its capability.
It has plenty of power -- especially as you break in the engine and it smooths out some. I have the 400x and 2000 miles on it. The 400x has one tooth less up front (so it revs a bit higher than the Speed 400) and I have no problem getting to 80mph (85 indicated) or higher. I take it on the interstate all the time (for short runs -- I hate slabbing) and it keeps up fine, and this is at 6000 ft altitude. Yeah you won't win a race with it, but it's definitely strong enough for higher speeds (just not fun since it's basically a naked bike)
All I can say after 2k miles on mine an optional duke 390 16t front sprocket is the best upgrade that can be done to the Speed 400 and the speed 400 15t fitted to the 400x one tooth on the sprocket makes the bike far better
I was gonna get a Speed400 myself but got a Pulsar NS400Z instead. Both are great bikes, Speed400 has better build quality and better refinement but the NS400Z is faster, has more features and costs about 60k INR less, I'll buy a Pixel 9 with that money later this year.
@@scubadubbersWhen price is someone’s consideration D390 isn’t in their 400 cc bike purchase category. Here Duke 390 is almost 1200USD(direct conversion from INR) more costly than NS 400Z. & if you’re not familiar with 400Z it has the Duke 2nd gen’s engine.
@@scubadubbers Well, maybe you're not following along. You've replied to someone's comment who explained why he bought 400Z over Speed 400. Don't behave like a bot.
@@helios9663 Its not just specs, its actually faster both in straight line and in turns. There are already videos of it showing this, ns400 is actually the fastest 400cc single cylinder except the duke390 which costs almost double. Not to mention its 60k cheaper which is massive difference, big enough to base a purchase decision off of alone. So far its very good, just did the first service
in my County, the Philippines, 400cc and above are the only bikes allowed on Motorways, and this Bike is one of the Best Looking 400 in the Philippine market.
Being Im now in Japan this bike has become more appealing, I only have a 409cc license but wanted something with a bugger feel to it than a monkey bike here, this definitely ticks all the boxes for ideal Japan commute and fun, raods are lower speed and often very congested and back steets are horrendously narrow and poor surfaces, even the Toll road is low speed here than back in Australia and the Speed 400 seems ideal.. Im 90% convinced I've found my Rising Sun escape bike..
Good review, but i was under impression that they came with Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tires, like my Ducati Urban Motard has, which are great street tires.
I’m 63 and thinking of downgrading from a gixxer 600 to either the triumph speed 400 or the royal enfield guerrilla 450, both seem very good value for money.
100 % agree. 50 years of riding, 15 of which the bike was my only transportation. So, I'm not a beginner. I love the new entry level bikes because they meet my needs
I'd rather be on my 125 Zuma then my tracer 9. These boys need to check their machismo at the door. Realize a good bike is a good bike. I'm an old head just like you sir
I think it mostly comes down to the long distances and high-speed highways. Anytown USA has highways all around with traffic moving above speed limits (120 kph plus). Having a middle-weight bike and up is more comfortable for the majority of USA riding on highways. There are exceptions of course and you can obviously do highways with a 400. But I think that people gravitate to bigger bikes for that reason. I live in Canada and it's similar although where I live we have miles and miles of rural coastal 2 lane roads. My 500cc bike is perfect for those roads. It's plenty fast for the twisties and often sketchy road conditions. The right tool for the job.
Why is anything under 800cc a "beginner" bike in the US? What if you're and older rider and just want something more manageable?
I agree. I’m 63 years old and live in a big city area. I love my salvaged Kawasaki Z 400. I’ve owned lots of big bikes, such as the Vmax and such. Little Bikes are fun also. not to mention the gas mileage,price of insurance, and how cheap the parts are
Who cares, stop getting so triggered
You can still buy gsxr250s
Because the US is a big country they think that they must have a big bike.
I say compensation for the Johnson
I am far from an entry level rider. I'm 71 years old and have ridden motocycles since 1964. I've owned many motorcycles over the years, mostly Japanese models and four Harleys. At this point in my life I just want something to ride once in a while. So why would I want to speng $20,000 plus on a Harley or an Indian when I can buy a TRIUMPH for $4995. I was looking at the Speed Twin 900 but with its five speed gearbox it revs pretty good at highway speeds and costs twice as much as the Speed 400. Of course the 900's exhaust note is fantastic whereas the 400 reminds me of a dirt bike or an enduro, maybe a dual sport.
When I do ride on the haghway where the speed limit is 70 npm I usually keep it between 60 and 65. So the Speed 400 will be perfect for me.
My wife used to ride with me but she is now crippled from battling cancer eight times and having 12 surgeries. If she were able to ride with me I would probably go for the Speed Twin 900, but since she can no longer ride with me the Speed 400 will be fine. My wife and I have ridden over 350,000 miles on motocycles over the years, but cancer changes things.
At my age the light weight of the Speed 400 appeals to me. Easy to handle and easy to move around in the garage. As long as I don't ride two up, I think I will be fine. Plus I love the looks of the Speed 400 with the Triumph logo on the tank, the gold forks and the stainless exhuast sweeping down and then rearward.
It sounds like you've lived a great, full life. I'm sorry to hear about your wife's health. However, it's amazing that you've had the joy of riding so many miles with her. Godspeed, sir.
man you’re an absolute legend , you’re living the life every guy like me dreamt about. wishing you an awesome day
@@vicwhoo6051 No, I am no one special, not a legend. I've read of others riding a million miles. We enjoyed motorcycle riding together for almost 30 years before her health got too bad. Her bones are very thin and brittle from all the radiation she's had plus she can no longer walk. I've helped her on and off bikes for the last four years, but now her bones are so brittle it isn't worth the risk. Currently she has five broken ribs and three collapsed vertebra so her riding days are over.
I didn't buy the Triumph, The Triumph salesperson was sort of nasty to me. So I ended up buying a Kawasaki Eliminator SE for just $800 more. It is a two cylinder and pretty quick for a 451cc. It is also light weight and fun to ride. I ride it every day and I am loving it. It has plenty of zip, it's the best cornering bike I've ever owned, it gets 66 MPG and the insurance is only $148.00 a year. The insurance on my Harley was $800 a year. LET THE GOOD TIME ROLL.
I gotta ask, what was you and your wife’s favorite bike that you’ve owned?
@@teddysurf Well, that's hard to say. My wife's favorite was a 2002 Suzuki 1500cc Intruder. We put 87,300 miles on that one. The quickest was a Honda CB900. The most fun to ride was a Honda VLX, but it was no good on the highway because it only had a four speed gearbox and had a lot of vibration at higher speeds, but it cornered pretty good. I owned four Harleys and none of them would even come close to being my faorite. My new Kawasaki Eliminator is a lot of fun, it's quick and corners great, it might become my favortie. Time will tell.
Just got mine in black 4 days ago. My first bike and I love it
Im looking at this as my first bike as well.
Same here. Almost a week since I got this bike and in black too. Really happy this is my first bike
Congrats and be careful out there. Helmet, gloves (with sliders), ankle high shoes/boots and ride like you're invisible.
Congratulations ! Great decision 👏 I am stuck with a 2019 CB1000-R as my first bike that I bought brand new in 2020 ! Wish I waited for this 1.
I’m 5’11, 30 inch in seem and 250 lbs. I love this bike and use it as a daily rider around NYC.
do you feel like its small, do you prefer scrambler ?
@@sn1-w5f Everyone is different. I'm about the same height (5'11) but with 34 inch inseam and long arms too so for me, it's a bit cramped. Might just save up a bit more and go for the '25 trident (not a newbie rider). Best to just go to a dealership and sit on it. Better yet, book a test ride.
As an owner of speed 400, I can attest to the fact that this baby feels premium and fun and yet it does the job of my daily commute, what more could you want
One without the massive Union Jacks on the tank, perhaps?
@@siwynjonesplenty of places will vinyl wrap the tank for you.
Did you feel annoyed with tachometer? I felt error signs are quite small and hard to differentiate.
@@l00tur Have you tried wrapping over Triumph decals? They've got clearcoat over them, so it would remain visible unless you sand it down first. Why don't they just have one colour option with the "Triumph" wordmark, for all us non-gammons?
@@siwynjones yes a good place for the butcher apron , never mind they are made in Southeast Asia.
I own it and it's my only bike. This takes me daily to my job. On weekends it takes me for small trails over the highways and the mountains. Does it all for me. 10 months and 5k kms clocked.
I did tested the 400 and the 400x. The fact that the 400x sitting position was so much more relaxing plus the look of the bike made me go foor the 400x. A wonderfull bike. Got it sinds march an did 6000km with it. It 's a winner!
I’m 6’2, I got pretty long legs, do you think the extra couple hundred is worth it? The closest place for me to check one out is hours away and I’ve been really eyeing this thing
@tedcohen9805 i personaly think it will be. I Think the 400 speed will feel smal for you. The seat is 79cm. On the speed it is 83.5cm. I'm 5.10 and I could barly flat foot.
I started on a Honda Trail 90 in 1982. I have owned nearly 20 motorcyles since. My Speed 400 is my favorite, without question, and with the addition of a small windshield, has become my do-everything, go-anywhere companion.
How tall are you?
Great review Yam I've had my Speed 400 since May, love it and your'e findings are just about spot on. I'm 5 foot 10 and just over 12 stone (about 170 pounds) and I like it's riding position and size but I wouldn't go for a smaller bike. I'm 63 and been riding since the age of 17, started to find bikes that weigh around 235 kg and have over 100 hp much more than I need. I rarely ride on motorways so I don't need to sustain high speeds for long periods of time. I use it for commuting and riding around the twisties in the English Peak District near to where I live. Great channel by the way.
Went to a Triumph demo ride today, they had the 400's. I rode everything else, and the 400 last, the 400 put the biggest grin on my face. I can't believe a 400 is so much fun to ride. Top speed was damn near 100mph. If you ever get a chance to do a Triumph demo ride, they are the best by far. No guides, they just hand you the bike and send you out alone. Wasn't very vibey at all, which I was surprised about. I don't see how Honda will ever sell another Grom or Kawasaki a z125 with these around. I didn't have any throttle issues. Such a fun bike.
I noticed Indian made bikes are vibey during break in. Once you're past that, they get significantly smoother.
Thanks for the review Mr. Yammie. I'm a n62 yr. old newbie, three months in. My 400X is my first motorcycle. I'm loving my bike, but, being a novice, wasn't sure if my moto ignorance had me loving a substandard bike. So its great to see it received the blessing of the Yammie Noob. Keep up the good work. Love your videos.
Bro… you did not buy a sub-standard bike…. The 400x is a damn good bike.
Good review & fair comments. I’m 84, 5’8” with 30” inseam & it’s just right size for me, downsizing for weight mainly, as I have to push my bike over kerb & step, then turn it round! My Buell was getting a tad heavy for that! I’ve had my Speed 400 a few weeks now & like most things about it. Of course I’d like more power & torque, but without more weight! So this is a good compromise for my latter biking years!
Sir - 84??? you are my hero. 55 here and I just got my 1st bike a 2023 Lifan KPM200 looking to ride like you now forever. The 400x or Speed 400 might be my next bike.
YAM I'm just waiting on the Aprilia RS 457 review ☺
Definitely The Best Entry Bike Currently The Aprilia RS 457 has no equivalent - A true small racing machine 🏍️💨💯
It has everything except for a beginner bike price tag. Where i live it is sold at around 9100 dollars, in my currency oc.
@@sebba2top In India is around 5800 usd on-road and 4900 usd ex-showroom
In France it's at 8000 USD on the showroom floor, add 500USD to get it on the road
457 looks like an cfmoto version of the rs660. The material is just not it.... not worth the price in my opinion. Rather go for a ninja 400 or R3
I point everyone I know who is bike-curious to these little Triumphs. They’re the perfect street starter bike, but they’re enough bike to remain entertaining for experienced riders. Home run, Triumph. Harley-Davidson, take notes.
Harley had the Street 500/750 but the ergonomics were atrocious.
@@ganuvien - Yeah, I rented one of those thing once. Truly awful.
HD is already having its x440 as competitor for this Speed400, atleast here in India.
I learned on a TU 250. I have much bigger bikes now but a small single cylinder bike really appeals to me. I think this bike would be a lot of fun.
Always wanted to ride this bike
Keep the speed at or slightly below legal speed and 400-500cc is all you need in any bike. Even in the US. Offroad. Adventure. Street. Cruiser. Touring. Sport...
Smaller bikes are cheaper to buy, to insure, to maintain, lighter to move around and safer (as you will be less tempted to go too fast or do something crazy).
The extra cc is a nice-to-have excess mostly present in a rich country.
"Gene, but sometimes you need to accelerate out of a dangerous situation".
No, you don't. If you do, you should stop riding and rethink your approach. It's only a matter of time before you get into a dangerous situation out of which you won't be able to accelerate. The trick is to anticipate and not to get into a dangerous situation in the first place.
As for me, I am more likely to pass somebody or "catch up with traffic" (that is, build speed and increase risk 10x) when I ride KTM Super Duke or a litre Suzuki GSX. I end up needing to "accelerate out of dangerous situations" more often.
My XT250, Suzuki VanVan (and to a lesser extent Ninja 400) don't give that temptation to go super fast, so I stay at lower speeds, plan my line way more carefully, keep a much bigger distance from everybody else on the road... Feels safer and I have more time to look at the landscapes😊
@@SquareHelmet Spot on. I can't upvote this comment enough. Riders like to make all sorts of excuses for their behavior from getting a liter+ bike to having an obnoxiously loud exhaust to why they dont wear a helmet/gear.
Compared to the us, the price of the speed 400 here in India is around ₹2.8L which converts to around $3400 out the door
I just booked myself one yesterday , can’t wait to start riding this thing. Been using a rc390 as my main bike for quite a while now and I finally needed something that was comfortable enough good enough and didn’t break the bank
Dude did you test drive the Guerilla?
@@tharun72 its nothing like the himalayan ... its so much potential and no real result tires are absolute garbage
@@tharun72 no I did not. I went to triumph showroom, saw this bike, test rode it, then booked it right away.
I liked it so much that I just bought it right away. Didn’t even book it.
@@bamboostick5 Congratulations dude, it's been almost an year with my Speed 400. You'll thoroughly enjoy riding it.
I got laid off back in November when I just started saving for a bike. I was looking at a Triumph or the RE Hunter 350. This video might’ve convinced me to save up for the Speed. I’m still a long ways away (fuck this job market) but I’ll get there soon enough!
Those were my choices, waited for the Speed 400. 20hp vs 40hp, plus the service intervals are crazy with RE. Good luck bro!!
good luck bro
Test ride guerilla 450 too. If you don't care about performance go for speed400
Good luck with jobs. We've all been there at some point. You'll be alright.
Have you considered the Royal Enfield 450 Guerrilla?
It's closer to the Triumph 400 than the Hunter in terms of power.
@@veritasvincit2745The Guerrilla does look dope, but I don’t mind the decrease in performance in favor of saving an extra stack. I live in NYC, so a small and agile commuter bike that I can VERY occasionally take outside the city is all I need. I think I am gonna go with the Hunter!
Waiting for your take on the RE Guerilla. Nice video :)
48 years old, 6', 34" inseam, I got the Scrambler 400x and love it (it's my 4th bike). Sold my Africa Twin and soon selling my WR250R - Scrambler is the perfect 'in-between' bike between the two - great on the road (up to about 70MPH real...I need to get the 15T sprocket for up front), and fun off-road. Fun bike, not expensive, does what I want it to do.
now I sit and wait for the guerilla 450 review
Cracking bike, lots of fun, and a proper back lane scratcher. Goes to show you don't need an expensive behemoth to appreciate and enjoy riding a motorcycle in its pure form. Bravo Triumph.
My dad just got this exact model, he's an experienced rider. I'm really considering getting one as well.
I've been really strongly considering this as a first bike. I've been waiting for the 2024 Svartpilen to come into New Zealand as I'd like to give that a test ride too.
I think you will love it, I got the 2024 Svartpilen 401, its a pretty amazing ride.
I saw it brand new for 6k
love my speed 400. it looks like yours was still in the break in mode though. I really fell in love with the bike after the first service when the tachometer was unlocked
I can’t wait for my videos to come out on the speed 400, I’ve had mine for a month now and I love it. Can’t wait/hope an aftermarket kicks off soon
A friend of mine just got one, loves it. Great looking little bike and 39.5HP! Likely perfect for a short to mid commute.
I've been riding for 50 years. I'm an experienced rider and have owned many bikes including about 10 Triumphs. I currently own a Tiger 800 and a recently purchased Scrambler 400x. I'm 5'-11 and I weight 205 pounds and the Scrambler's larger dimensions are perfect for me. I found mine slightly used with 3,500 miles for only $4,400 and I couldn't get the guy the money fast enough.
I love this bike. I can't say enough good things about it. Plenty of power, great handling, fantastic looks, comfortable riding position. About the only niggle I have with this bike is that the suspension is a little stiff, but with what I paid for the bike, I can afford to splurge on the Rally Raid suspension.
There is no wonder that half of Triumph's sales are these bikes. They are simply brilliant for what they were designed for: New riders, Older riders, Anyone wanting a fun lower powered bike, Anyone wanting a inexpensive bike just for fun, etc...
I have 2,000 miles on mine and love it! It keeps up with texas freeway traffic with no issues. I would rather have a bonnie, but I didn't have that kind of money.
would love to see your take on Triumph scrambler 400x
Its crazy that I started looking at getting one of these as my first bike a few days ago...
I own a speed 400, im 6.5 and 220lb. This bike feels like its been molded for me. Did a 6h ride and hardly felt any fatigue. 10/10 bike for beginners.
6'5 is too tall for a bike like this don't you think
Been considering purchasing this bike. This is the best review by far.
I hear that Triumph will have a 400 cc Thruxton line coming soon. Thanks for the great reviews as always!
Single or twin??
79 years old, 5'7", 27" inseam and about 240 lbs (geared up), riding since 1961. This is bike #4 in my stable (a 2013 Tiger Explorer at the top). And this bike is a hoot. MUCH better than it has any right to be at the price.
I bought it for afternoon rides along back 2-lane roads (northern Virginia area - Shenandoah Valley, Appalachians) when I didn't want to haul out 600 lbs of Tiger - and it's superb pottering along in the 45-55 mph range.
And I don't have to worry about being launched into the middle of next week if I grab a bit too much throttle.
Seat and footpegs suck, though. But it's absolutely gorgeous. Especially after putting a tail tidy on.
Been waiting for this review all year!
have 50+ years riding the street and own a '22 Trident 660. A big congrats to everyone that grabs one of these Speed 400's. As an older rider I can embrace the lighter weight and advanced tech that these new bikes have while making better power.
5/8 165lbs have owned Speed Twin but just need bike for around town . Low cost high mpg good insurance rates works for me . 2
Mods 15 tooth front sprocket and luggage rack am seriously considering this bike
Very well put-together , felt like you were doing justice to this category bike instead of needlessly bashing it
I love how you blur out you speeding. This is awesome
can you do a comparison between Triumph speed 400 and Royal Enfield guerrilla 450
Yappie, starts yammin at 0:01
My choise of the first bike. There were a lot of considerations and comparsion, but, after all, i have bought Speed 400 mostly because it looks like baby Speed Twin, which I really like.
I was thinking getting the Triumph, but picked the 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 instead, lovely bike!
I'm thinking about the same. New Husqvarna is really good. But Triumph is more what I'm searching in the motorcycles. Duke 390 is too sporty for me.
@@samnihao6943 Same here duke has too much of a sporty aggressive look to it. Vitpilen 401 looks good, 701 looks better but I'd love the performance of those engines but in the shell of the speed 400 as I love the look of it.
Those "beginner bike" comments crack me up. When I started motorcycling a beginner bike was not a 90-horsepower 600 or even a 350, but an 80 or 90 c.c. machine. This is a good review overall; I'm too big for this 400 but still find it tempting.
Complete review , thank you !
I bought the Scrambler 400 a few months ago as a second bike. It's nice, light, and great for around town cruising.
Video idea: Triumph speed 400 vs Husqvarna vitpilen 401
Yeeees! But include the svartpilen
@@tuanoful hmmm... i am not so sure about that... Svartpilen is more like scrambler 400 competitor, not speed 400...
Although they seem to give that bike scrambler name in advertising...it is clearly a great road bike..never a scrambler@@vadimnovakovich5997
I have been waiting for this review!!!
Harley did one with the x440 in collaboration with Hero Motocorp in India. Agree with all the points as I own a Speed 400 yet loved the baby Triumph.
Love that you have a VR46 poster in your garage!!!
I’ve test ridden this bike for a friend and it’s a gem of a little bike. She’s been riding a Honda PCX 150cc scooter for a few years and wants to move to a small bike with gears. She’s also very short and a lot of bikes don’t suit her height. This bike will suit her.
Very small and easy to manoeuvre/ride. Great for anyone that wants to throw their bike around or not be intimidated by it. But still enough power to have fun when you want to.
My only recommendation is changing the gearing to be a taller. It has enough power to accomodate this and it should make changing gears not as often.
The only other main thing she will add is a Givi windscreen and hand guards to help block wind for highway riding as it will be used for a bit of moto camping/touring.
After 24 motorcycles, totally agree with you..
Greetings from Greece..
Really hoping to see your take on the Scrambler 400. I fell like it's kind of a mini desert sled with it's low exhaust and switchable abs etc.
Great video, thank you. Considering one of these for the wife! She won't want to go on the highways anyway except for a short sting to get to another smaller road.
I have 900 miles on mine and I've either gotten used to the low speed snatchiness or it got better after the first service. Also, I did not realize I could wheelie it so thx for that! 😁
Good to know about the front brake and buzziness at the higher rev range. I think im happier with my CF Moto 450NK after seeing this
I've been looking at the Scrambler 400X just to have a 2nd bike to thrash around Texas dirt roads and minor offroading with upgrades on the cheap lol. They have more power than the CRF300L at least.
Hope to see a comparison of the 2024 Husqvarna which have some nice upgrades. Seems like a logical comparison.
I've been daily driving a 1984 CB700 for a while now, and I think it's funny that so many modern bikes are starting to look more and more like it. Naked bikes are just the best.
If you use Premiere pro for editing here's a pro tip, Just add the denoise effect on your audio and it will remove all the white noise you have, just play with the slider!
The background audio fuzz is killing me
I didnt notice until I read the comment xdd now I cant unhear it
@@sebastianlubenko9048I didn't notice until my girlfriend asked why tf I listen to classic musik and motorcycle content at the same time 😂
Why have you done this? I didn't wanna hear it lol
Hard agree! Love this bike 🤘
If our duty as riders is to bring someone into the 2 wheeled world, looks like this will help the cause. I’m bringing a buddy to look at a duke 390 today but he’s eying this as well. Good timing!
I have the bike since April and 8K km on it. I ride everyday 100km to work and back. 110km per hour is just perfect and not too much drag. It is a little annoying that the mirror vibrating at that speed. But I love this bike and I’m nit going to replace it soon😅
I wish this bike looked more like a mini T-100 but it’s still pretty cool.
Got one, been riding for 30years+ love it . Only complaints so far instrument cluster steams up badly in cool weather and front fender is too thin, short and wobbly and crashes around on the bumps. BTW the flashing rev indicator means you are over revving (>6500RPM) before it has covered >600 miles.
Another great example of Indian built motorcycle is Honda GB350/CB350. They are so well built that people still think they are built in Japan. These little bikes are popular here in Asian market and Australia as well. Great bikes for older people like us with built quality of Honda.
No sign of CB350nhere in blighty which is a marketing error.
Like you I find the throttle a bit snatchy the gearing a bit low the speedo and fuel economy read ambitious too but for the money it's a very capable and good looking bike.
A new rider here and just got my speed 400 a week ago and it's been fun so far. I chose this bike because of course, of its price. there are cheaper bikes at a lower displacements and even from Japanese big four which is known for reliability but here in the Philippines 400cc bikes are the minimum requirement to go in and out of town via expressways, so having an at least 400cc bike is a big deal, so getting this bike with its caliber for a cheaper price is definitely a value for money. plus the modern retro look is very good, although I much prefer the more classic retro styling, like the bonnie T100, I still need to be very familiar with the lower displacement bike first and of course to save up money for it. yes, in the next few years I'm gonna have a T100 as my endgame bike. Triumph did hooked me up with this.
Excellent bike. I have been riding it for many months now and I'm more and more happy with it. Top qualities: comfortable, for me and for my wife as a pillion; nimble and easy to maneuver (170kg); safe (great ABS brakes). Is it powerful? Not quite. But it's got enough horsepower to go on any road, including highways, even for long distances. Why is it called Speed? That's the mystery! You can go apparently up to 160km/h but it's not a nervous bike. It's actually smooth, which is, for me, another of its top qualities. Oh, and fuel efficiency? 3.6l/100km. For a 400cc with 40hp, it's pretty good.
Man I thought EuroCycle was a scam, nice to see they are the real deal. 🤙
Speed 400 owner. Love it!!! ❤️
There's reason why the manufacturers don't market this as a beginner bike... It makes experienced riders look the other way. Reality is, this bike pulls a huge premium in India and is incredibly popular. For those of us wanting to get into a Scrambler without putting down $15k or dealing with Ducati's air cooled model, these are awesome. Ive been riding over a decade and come from the liter bike world with several R1's, GSXR 1ks, CBR 1ks, and several lower displacement supersports. I went to 690 SMCR and it's been the funnest bike I have had. I also take delivery of a 24 400x tomorrow.
Ive come to realize the truth that it's funner to ride a slow bike fast, then a fast bike slow. I've been 200mph several times. But to run out a supermoto or little scrambler is much funner
Ideal for the more older riders who have had the faster and bigger bikes in the past and now want to downsize so to keep on enjoying motorcycling until a time when they are no longer able to do so.
Video starts at 0:01
Thanks 😅
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@@revvhappy You’re welcome
Instructions not clear can you make another time stamp?
@@lynnjameslange6098 0:01 in case you missed it
Great video! I live in India and bought the red model off of the first batch that rolled out at the end of ‘23. Am not a beginner rider but I still love it, especially for its agility on cramped indian roads and cos of its pothole eating suspension. Drawbacks for me are footrests just slightly too far back causing aches over long distances (but this is not a tourer), plus you gotta be careful when washing the bike cos I have had the electronics bid adieu and even the immobilizer rendering the bike a brick after too rigorous a washing due to water getting into the electronic brains of the bike. Also the first batch off the Bajaj factory had an issue with the engine rarely stalling at low revs but that should have been fixed with a firmware upgrade for the US imports by now. All in all an absolutely astounding bike at that price point!
Oh ok thanks
It sounds SOOOO good for a little thumper! 😎🤙
Dude, you hit that pothole like a champ
I went to go look at a speed 400, I loved everything about them, but then the dealer showed me a steal of a deal with a used clx 700. I'm loving it but man the speed 400 still has my eye
Hoping you review the new Aprilia RS457 soon!
Wanting to see how it compares for a newbie to an R7 for next bike after a 9hp 125cc here in the UK.
I'm sold that this is a solid quality bike, but you didn't have to convince me. And I'm glad it's done so well on the sales floor. But for you riders that need to stay around $2,000, don't forget the mid eighties Yamaha Radian 600 inline four at 400 lb, a motorcycle of the year in it's day. And I'm not gonna get out the spec sheet, but I'm betting the Ninja 500R beats this bike in most ways, unless you want the look, feel, and sound of the Triumph. Don't get me wrong, I've had two Radians, two Ninja 250, and one Ninja 500. I've also owned four Triumphs, and still own a Bonneville and a Legend, so I'm a fan. I'm very grateful to the riders that keep the manufactures in business and the used bike market supplied. Back in the seventies the 400cc bikes became 450cc twins and I don't see the need for a 400cc single street bike. I look at categories and to me the 400-500cc street bikes are a category where 450 is always preferable to 400. I've been riding 49+ years now and have always had many bikes, two dozen at the time. The 450cc street category is my go to beginner recommendation for the US, even better and funner than the 250cc (200-300cc) street bikes. Then there's the 650cc street category, at which point I can't think of a better pick than a used SV650, as big of a beginner standard/naked street bike as I would recommend. Then there are the Dual Purpose bikes for beginners, but that's another discussion. Hint: go for the 250cc (200-300cc) dual purpose beginner bikes.
I want to get an XSR 700, but i did consider this bike for a while. They're very handsome bikes
I love these new triumphs. We need more cheap, simple commuter bikes. My only question is: what’s the resale gonna look like on these a couple of years down the line when you wanna step up? Only time will tell.
Please make a video about wearing glasses under the helmet: good helmet options, tips and tricks. I'm struggling a bit with eye surgery and I'm not sure if I'll drive with glasses. I've been driving with contacts so far but I don't really like them.
A lot of reviewers here are saying that the gearing is too short and that it's revving too much at highway speeds, and a lot of users are replacing the front sprocket with one with an extra tooth (15 for the Scrambler 400X, 16 for the Speed).
If this bike feels small for you, just get the larger Scrambler X. It's good on the road also.
I love my 300nk but I won't lie, this is a pretty bike.
It's nice to be spoiled for choice these days. Debating on what my upgrade will be in a few years!
Well done 😊
I rode one of these recently and i agree with everything especially being just a teeny tiny bit too small and not very confidence inspiring at highway speed. It feels like just keeping up with traffic its coughing 95% of its capability.
It has plenty of power -- especially as you break in the engine and it smooths out some. I have the 400x and 2000 miles on it. The 400x has one tooth less up front (so it revs a bit higher than the Speed 400) and I have no problem getting to 80mph (85 indicated) or higher. I take it on the interstate all the time (for short runs -- I hate slabbing) and it keeps up fine, and this is at 6000 ft altitude.
Yeah you won't win a race with it, but it's definitely strong enough for higher speeds (just not fun since it's basically a naked bike)
22:36 what is that guy on the wheelchair doing there 😂😂
Haha, that's funny. i rode that 2 weeks ago for the msf. it's a super fun bike!
All I can say after 2k miles on mine an optional duke 390 16t front sprocket is the best upgrade that can be done to the Speed 400 and the speed 400 15t fitted to the 400x one tooth on the sprocket makes the bike far better
I was gonna get a Speed400 myself but got a Pulsar NS400Z instead. Both are great bikes, Speed400 has better build quality and better refinement but the NS400Z is faster, has more features and costs about 60k INR less, I'll buy a Pixel 9 with that money later this year.
@@scubadubbersWhen price is someone’s consideration D390 isn’t in their 400 cc bike purchase category. Here Duke 390 is almost 1200USD(direct conversion from INR) more costly than NS 400Z. & if you’re not familiar with 400Z it has the Duke 2nd gen’s engine.
So you basically traded Fit , finish , build quality for spec sheet performance. I hope you don't regret your choice. How is Ns400z working so far ?
@@scubadubbers Well, maybe you're not following along. You've replied to someone's comment who explained why he bought 400Z over Speed 400.
Don't behave like a bot.
@@helios9663 Its not just specs, its actually faster both in straight line and in turns. There are already videos of it showing this, ns400 is actually the fastest 400cc single cylinder except the duke390 which costs almost double. Not to mention its 60k cheaper which is massive difference, big enough to base a purchase decision off of alone. So far its very good, just did the first service
@@shotofsubhamthis is an American channel and he's posting Indian market related opinions here.
I have around 300mi on mine, fking love it. 81 mpg!
Fair review of what is obviously a great entry level bike. Some idea of real-world fuel consumption would have been nice.
in my County, the Philippines, 400cc and above are the only bikes allowed on Motorways, and this Bike is one of the Best Looking 400 in the Philippine market.
Being Im now in Japan this bike has become more appealing, I only have a 409cc license but wanted something with a bugger feel to it than a monkey bike here, this definitely ticks all the boxes for ideal Japan commute and fun, raods are lower speed and often very congested and back steets are horrendously narrow and poor surfaces, even the Toll road is low speed here than back in Australia and the Speed 400 seems ideal.. Im 90% convinced I've found my Rising Sun escape bike..
In INDIA it starts from ₹227000 that is around $2600-$2700. BTW I have RE hunter 350 which cost me $2300(top model) on road in DEHRADUN INDIA.
Good review, but i was under impression that they came with Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tires, like my Ducati Urban Motard has, which are great street tires.
I’m 63 and thinking of downgrading from a gixxer 600 to either the triumph speed 400 or the royal enfield guerrilla 450, both seem very good value for money.