Ah, the memories, sort of. Takes me back to '73-'74 when I purchased my first motorcycle, a CB 350. My friend was riding a Suzuki 185. While I love my T12GTPro, the smaller cycles capture the true essence of motorcycling. Of course, my friend and I rode them as 'adventure bikes;' jumping hills, traveled dirt roads and ventured maybe 75 miles in any one direction. My current ride will be my last big bike ... hopefully about 10 years, but my future will be something small and basic like this little Triumph. Looks like a blast!! Ned in SC
1,500 miles on mine and love it. I changed to the 15 tooth front sprocket, added sintered front brake pads, and a BC slash cut exhaust tip. Bike has plenty of pick up and go and can easily run at 70mph if you need. Getting just over 60mpg with ethanol mixed gas.
Hello! Quick question - I see sprocket changes being a common mod done to these bikes. I'm planning on picking one up here in a couple weeks, can you describe the benefit of changing to a 15 tooth front sprocket? Thanks!
@@mavvie additional 5mph for same rpm which makes bike feel smoother. Very few vibes at 70mph. Throttle feels smoother, as well. 1st gear is more usable.
I'm 70 and I'll stick with my XT250 for around town and adventure riding. I thing this is the perfect little bike. I've had it for 9 years and still enjoy riding it. It's a keeper.
Fun fun fun, at 6ft tall I love it’s.size and agility but if your shorter say 5.6 or less then the Speed 400 is practically the same bike but with quite a bit lower seat height and stance. I have rode this bike on every road that I took my Kawasaki KLR 650 last spring with no problem as the Scrambler is 70lbs lighter and a few inches lower. This bike is the most fun I’ve ever had on an all purpose bike period. It is amazing on the curves here in the Apppalachian mountains and on back roads . It’s not a touring bike for interstate riding at above 70mph but for all the rest it’s simply the best and the most fun ever. Oh and at up to 80 mpg I can go anywhere on pocket change.
I've owned my 400x for nearly 6 months and put 4k miles on it so far, I've got to say I think they really nailed it and it's the closest thing to the mythical "unicorn bike" as I've ever come. I do have one major disagreement with what you said, and that's saying that it's not meant to go off road, in stock form it's surprisingly capable off road and with just switching to better tires it becomes quite proficient on trails and even single track. It's not as good as an enduro obviously, but if you can only have one horse in the stable it's a fantastic all-rounder that I believe could absolutely replace many dual sport bikes out there and should be a serious contender in any "adventure bike" discussion. mounting some Tusk Waypoint tires on it is enough to let it keep pace with any dual sports in the same class.
That, and the 400 Speed are "gateway bikes".......IF they can keep the price close to where it is. I can definitely see new/young riders moving up to larger displacement bikes(read that Triumph twins)from these two bikes.
Personally I think the Speed 400 is the better buy as it is a fair bit cheaper (almost 1000$ less in Canada), has better brake pads for street riding, and can trundle along dirt roads as well as the 400x (neither are for offroad). But the 400x does come with a rear pillion bar, bar riser, handguards, separated front/rear seats, wider handlebars, bar pad, headlight grill, a longer mudguard, sump guard, rad guard, and 90/10 tires. Triumph dealerships in general are good about letting people trial their bikes.
Craig, I’ll like to know what you think … At 40 bhp, 400 CC the bike is artificially constrained and intentionally not designed for long distance on the highway. The engine itself could be flogged to keep up with traffic. I have done it. It is a pity they force you into tight geometries on smaller engines - perhaps to protect the big engine franchise. For reference this is more bhp than a KLR 650. And has a higher revving engine- better acceleration, way lesser buzz. In the US I ride the 1800 CC Goldwing 2015 F6B. When in India I ride the 200 CC (20 BHP) Hero Expulse Rally pro. Both have equal leg room, and the expulse is way taller. This tiny body for the 400 CC engine is a scandal in my mind. It could be the Super Slab candidate for some sometimes. It has been crouched into a pretty little nymph in an injury to the platform and an insult to us riders.
Triumph is just trying to fill a need in the market and provide a quality entry point for new or even older riders. I was not cramped on the bike, in fact I was very comfortable. While I did not take in on the highway, it could easy run 75 mph, but that is not it's intended purpose. If you want something with more power, there are bigger bikes available.
Most makers make motorcycles that are limited to 47bhp and under due to graduated licenses in Europe, and Triumph decided to make one themselves. Sure the horsepower could be closer to 47bhp, but then it would need a bigger engine (or higher compression ratio, which would require 91 fuel not 87 as it is already on the edge of needing it at 12:1), and not be as fuel efficient. This bike and the speed 400 have no issues doing highway speeds over 85mph, but it does get a bit buzzy in the handlebars (hard to avoid with a single cylinder). It is also way more comfortable than something like the KTM 390 duke.
Ah, the memories, sort of.
Takes me back to '73-'74 when I purchased my first motorcycle, a CB 350. My friend was riding a Suzuki 185. While I love my T12GTPro, the smaller cycles capture the true essence of motorcycling. Of course, my friend and I rode them as 'adventure bikes;' jumping hills, traveled dirt roads and ventured maybe 75 miles in any one direction. My current ride will be my last big bike ... hopefully about 10 years, but my future will be something small and basic like this little Triumph. Looks like a blast!!
Ned in SC
Great review! I am really enjoying my 400x, I agree with the previous comment, it captures the essence. The simple joy of motorcycling.
1,500 miles on mine and love it. I changed to the 15 tooth front sprocket, added sintered front brake pads, and a BC slash cut exhaust tip. Bike has plenty of pick up and go and can easily run at 70mph if you need. Getting just over 60mpg with ethanol mixed gas.
Hello! Quick question - I see sprocket changes being a common mod done to these bikes. I'm planning on picking one up here in a couple weeks, can you describe the benefit of changing to a 15 tooth front sprocket?
Thanks!
@@mavvie additional 5mph for same rpm which makes bike feel smoother. Very few vibes at 70mph. Throttle feels smoother, as well. 1st gear is more usable.
@@IsaPorterMusic that sounds like a practical upgrade. Do you mind linking the sprocket you acquired? TY!
I'm 70 and I'll stick with my XT250 for around town and adventure riding. I thing this is the perfect little bike. I've had it for 9 years and still enjoy riding it. It's a keeper.
I adore mine! It loves it here in Alaska!! I am going to put a 15 tooth sprocket on it as I don’t need such low gearing.
Fun fun fun, at 6ft tall I love it’s.size and agility but if your shorter say 5.6 or less then the Speed 400 is practically the same bike but with quite a bit lower seat height and stance. I have rode this bike on every road that I took my Kawasaki KLR 650 last spring with no problem as the Scrambler is 70lbs lighter and a few inches lower. This bike is the most fun I’ve ever had on an all purpose bike period. It is amazing on the curves here in the Apppalachian mountains and on back roads . It’s not a touring bike for interstate riding at above 70mph but for all the rest it’s simply the best and the most fun ever. Oh and at up to 80 mpg I can go anywhere on pocket change.
I love mine, I own three other Triumphs but I found myself writing this more than the others, even though I like them all
Great video. I was wondering about this very model. I also have a 23 Tiger 1200 GT Explorer that I love.
That looks like living ON the slab to me 🤔.
I've owned my 400x for nearly 6 months and put 4k miles on it so far, I've got to say I think they really nailed it and it's the closest thing to the mythical "unicorn bike" as I've ever come. I do have one major disagreement with what you said, and that's saying that it's not meant to go off road, in stock form it's surprisingly capable off road and with just switching to better tires it becomes quite proficient on trails and even single track. It's not as good as an enduro obviously, but if you can only have one horse in the stable it's a fantastic all-rounder that I believe could absolutely replace many dual sport bikes out there and should be a serious contender in any "adventure bike" discussion. mounting some Tusk Waypoint tires on it is enough to let it keep pace with any dual sports in the same class.
a suggestion that I am looking at like you is the truimph 660 sport 17 in wheels upright position looks like a great lightweight tourer
I ride the sport 660 a while back. It is a nice bike.
Great review!
Hello, excellent video, do you have the service manual for the scrambler 400x?
No. I imagine you have to buy the subscription.
I like single cylinders but would prefer a 650 ccm single with 60 hp, 60 nm from Triumph as Speed 650, Scrambler 650 and T650.
That, and the 400 Speed are "gateway bikes".......IF they can keep the price close to where it is. I can definitely see new/young riders moving up to larger displacement bikes(read that Triumph twins)from these two bikes.
1:33 oh shit I didn’t know master Roshi rides.. sick!
some japanese cartoon i'm guessing
Personally I think the Speed 400 is the better buy as it is a fair bit cheaper (almost 1000$ less in Canada), has better brake pads for street riding, and can trundle along dirt roads as well as the 400x (neither are for offroad). But the 400x does come with a rear pillion bar, bar riser, handguards, separated front/rear seats, wider handlebars, bar pad, headlight grill, a longer mudguard, sump guard, rad guard, and 90/10 tires. Triumph dealerships in general are good about letting people trial their bikes.
Quality bike low price tag .That's why they're selling like hot cakes. Just maybe other manufacturers might look their way and do the same.
in south korea,
400x (5070 usd)
honda cl500(5300 usd)
which is better?
I don't know, I have not ridden the Honda.
Craig, I’ll like to know what you think …
At 40 bhp, 400 CC the bike is artificially constrained and intentionally not designed for long distance on the highway. The engine itself could be flogged to keep up with traffic. I have done it. It is a pity they force you into tight geometries on smaller engines - perhaps to protect the big engine franchise. For reference this is more bhp than a KLR 650. And has a higher revving engine- better acceleration, way lesser buzz.
In the US I ride the 1800 CC Goldwing 2015 F6B. When in India I ride the 200 CC (20 BHP) Hero Expulse Rally pro. Both have equal leg room, and the expulse is way taller.
This tiny body for the 400 CC engine is a scandal in my mind. It could be the Super Slab candidate for some sometimes. It has been crouched into a pretty little nymph in an injury to the platform and an insult to us riders.
Triumph is just trying to fill a need in the market and provide a quality entry point for new or even older riders. I was not cramped on the bike, in fact I was very comfortable. While I did not take in on the highway, it could easy run 75 mph, but that is not it's intended purpose.
If you want something with more power, there are bigger bikes available.
It's not a small bike. It's nearly as big as my 1200xc. It's too tall for most riders.
Most makers make motorcycles that are limited to 47bhp and under due to graduated licenses in Europe, and Triumph decided to make one themselves. Sure the horsepower could be closer to 47bhp, but then it would need a bigger engine (or higher compression ratio, which would require 91 fuel not 87 as it is already on the edge of needing it at 12:1), and not be as fuel efficient. This bike and the speed 400 have no issues doing highway speeds over 85mph, but it does get a bit buzzy in the handlebars (hard to avoid with a single cylinder). It is also way more comfortable than something like the KTM 390 duke.