I just bought the 400x a few weeks ago. Its a blast! I started riding a dirt bike 50+ years ago, and also currently have a BMW R1200GS. I find myself hopping on the Triumph nearly every day, even if only for 20-30 minutes.
I've watched a bunch of videos on this bike and just got to ride one for the first time last weekend. You're the first person to mention the short first gear, which was the first thing I noticed. It actually start out in second quite nicely! I was very impressed with it and would like it as a second bike just to explore around on locally.
It test rode both a few weeks ago. Both seemed to ride well, but the Scrambler seating position was better for me so I bought it. I'm loving it so far.
Just bought the Speed 400 in blue after test drive of one hour, very nice bike to drive, pick it up tomorrow, three weeks waiting here in France. Paperwork and some of the extra's had to come in. Your right it is a very relaxed bike to drive, OK not fast but that is not it's purpose. For that I have my other bikes, Trident 660, FZ1 Fazer and so on. I ride for more than 55 years from when I was 12 years old, not much police control in those days.
Will sold me my speed 400. I'm starting to think, from a marketing standpoint, this could be too good... But with that being said... I can only imagine how good a speed twin would be! -MH 😉
Both are awesome on road. The Speed is 20 pounds lighter, feels a little more nimble, and turns in to corners slightly faster. Biggest deciding factor probably rider's physical size. The Scrambler is taller seat height, taller, wider handlebars, and lowered foot pegs. If you are a smaller rider, doing all road use, get the Speed. If you are taller, you may want the Scrambler, even if you don't go off road at all.
@@RidgeRoamer 95 seems good, I don't mean as in a touring bike kind of cruise, but long as I can take it on the highway here and there for short trips and keep up with traffic at least is what I hope for.
@dertechniker8867 made the lower gears more useable and lowered engine rpms at higher speeds, making it feel like you aren't pushing the engine as hard.
I just bought the 400x a few weeks ago. Its a blast! I started riding a dirt bike 50+ years ago, and also currently have a BMW R1200GS. I find myself hopping on the Triumph nearly every day, even if only for 20-30 minutes.
I've watched a bunch of videos on this bike and just got to ride one for the first time last weekend. You're the first person to mention the short first gear, which was the first thing I noticed. It actually start out in second quite nicely! I was very impressed with it and would like it as a second bike just to explore around on locally.
@@markhaeck3634 Increase the front sprocket 1 tooth, and reduce the rear by 1 tooth and you will be dialed in.
It test rode both a few weeks ago. Both seemed to ride well, but the Scrambler seating position was better for me so I bought it. I'm loving it so far.
Just bought the Speed 400 in blue after test drive of one hour, very nice bike to drive, pick it up tomorrow, three weeks waiting here in France. Paperwork and some of the extra's had to come in. Your right it is a very relaxed bike to drive, OK not fast but that is not it's purpose. For that I have my other bikes, Trident 660, FZ1 Fazer and so on. I ride for more than 55 years from when I was 12 years old, not much police control in those days.
Nice review, I did have an immobilizer issue which the dealer already fixed. Coming from a BV 400, it's a great first motorcycle.
I have this bike. Really fun to ride and build quality is excellent, especially for the money.
Will sold me my speed 400.
I'm starting to think, from a marketing standpoint, this could be too good... But with that being said... I can only imagine how good a speed twin would be!
-MH 😉
The frame loss was made it look like you were going twice as fast as you actually were.
I fixed that short gearing by changing the front sprocket to a 15 tooth. That fixed everything. No more riding around town in 6th gear anymore!
What brand/spec sprocket did you fit?
can you share the brand?
@@theunknown8842 JT Sprockets
I'm 5'7" in height, would you go for the speed or scrambler?
How is the throttle on both bikes.. Snatchy? I hate snatchy throttle response.
Try a Tennessee down hill hairpin turn with a snatchy throttle.. uff..
now that you’ve ridden both…speed or your scrambler …for road use?
Both are awesome on road. The Speed is 20 pounds lighter, feels a little more nimble, and turns in to corners slightly faster. Biggest deciding factor probably rider's physical size. The Scrambler is taller seat height, taller, wider handlebars, and lowered foot pegs. If you are a smaller rider, doing all road use, get the Speed. If you are taller, you may want the Scrambler, even if you don't go off road at all.
i’m 5’11 and 182lbs in gear i have the scrambler coming tomorrow..want the gravel capability 👍
How’s the top speed? I just want to comfortably cruise at 85 or so.
@@Marina-bd4le It will do 95 or so, but if you want to cruise at 85, I would recommend a bigger bike. That's not what this bike is made to do.
@@RidgeRoamer 95 seems good, I don't mean as in a touring bike kind of cruise, but long as I can take it on the highway here and there for short trips and keep up with traffic at least is what I hope for.
@@Marina-bd4le that it will do
With that short first gear, maybe one more tooth on the front sprocket would be in order…
@@tracythorleifson That's what I did on my Scrambler 400X
@@RidgeRoamerand, how changed it the driving?
@dertechniker8867 made the lower gears more useable and lowered engine rpms at higher speeds, making it feel like you aren't pushing the engine as hard.
@@RidgeRoamer thank you very much for your reply. That's what I was looking for.
Dude your all driving on the wrong side of the road.
Nope, he's actually driving on the right side, the oncoming traffic is on the left :))
The right side is the right side.
What's right is right