Triumph Speed 400 In The Real World

The new Triumph 400 Speed. For grown up people who would rather not grow up any more. This time on my way in to the office.
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Triumph Speed 400 Spec
Type Liquid-cooled, 4 valve, DOHC, single-cylinder
Capacity 398.15 cc
Max Power EC 40 PS / 39.5 bhp (29.4 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Max Torque EC 37.5 Nm @ 6,500
Exhaust Stainless twin-skin header system with stainless steel silencer
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, slip
Gearbox 6 speed
Front Wheel Cast aluminium alloy 10 spoke, 17 x 3 in
Rear Wheel Cast aluminium alloy 10 spoke, 17 x 4 in
Front Tyre 110/70 R17
Rear Tyre 150/60 R17
Front Suspension 43mm upside down Big Piston forks. 150mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension Gas monoshock RSU with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment. 150mm wheel travel
Front Brakes 320mm fixed disc, four-piston radial caliper, ABS
Rear Brakes 230mm fixed disc, ByBreTM single piston floating caliper, ABS
Instrument Display and Functions Analogue speedometer with integrated
Width Handlebars 814 mm
Height Without Mirror 1084 mm
Seat Height 790 mm
Wheelbase 1377 mm
Rake 24.6 º
Trail 102 mm
Tank Capacity 13 L
Wet Weight 170 kg
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[@tonylacey9844]

Hello. I have now done 475 miles on my Speed 400 and it is a lovely bike that is well suited to riding on backs road and I would agree that 60 mph is the sweet spot for this bike. Thanks

[@johnmackay3458]

in my younger days 40 bhp was a good enough for most riders and if you could get a genuine 100mph you had a fast bike. as far as I'm concern any bike that is capable of doing 90-100 mph is plenty fast enough. speed limits for M-ways is 70 mph so I think the 400 is good enough for that to. put it this way try getting off at 30 mph without getting hurt.get my drift? looking forward to your mrs on the back room wise.I think the X is slightly longer?

[@dozerblade]

Thanks for that, as a Classic 500 owner, of six years, who has just put his name down for a Red Speed 400 for June delivery. You answered a lot of my questions. I haven't test ridden this bike, and I probably won't, as all the bikes I have ever ridden before buying, have turned out to be lemons, and all those that I have bought without riding, like my classic have been brilliant. i have put my leg over the Speed 400 and I can flat foot the ground and the suspension felt fantastic and spongy, the weight difference was so noticeable, and I don't feel so strong these days so that would be helpful around the garage, and like you say, if it looks great, that always makes you feel good when riding the machine.

[@davericketts9101]

Hi TAYM, `Baby Dave` here. I actually think that Triumph have got this just about right and I reckon this bike and the 400 X Scrambler, will sell loads this Spring and summer. Just having those 2 variations, keeps it simple for now but also gives Triumph the chance to introduce more models, using this engine, should they want to.

[@cecilwilson5442]

I myself own 2, 1000cc motorcycles both are different from each other but common sense,,is saying that I'd had as much fun on the ER5 or my 690 duke,,🤔🤔🤔🤔at 57 age or reality,,☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland,,

[@TheBluebiker]

Well being a street triple owner . I have found it fits like a glove I have test rode one twice tried other bikes too .The poor street triple is not being used performance wise . So I have ordered a Speed 400 I think now its all the bike I need . Your longer rides have helped confirm what I think cheers

[@daintree2455]

Raining everywhere we're getting heaps probably leaking down from the Northern Hemisphere. Thanks TAYM.

[@32laurens]

So... Bullet/Classic 350 or Speed 400?

[@charlesnewell569]

Is there a tidy tail available?

[@hobnob15]

Morning TAYM marvellous mutter if I had to choose between these triumph 400’s or Royal Enfield I’d probably get the new shotgun, admittedly not in the same cc bracket but the extra 250 cc isn’t massive but the road presence and comfort would be 🤔 carry on that man Caio for now tat ta 👍🏻

[@blade1535]

I rode this two days ago and must say it’s a great bike for beginners and/or people wanting a very light nimble bike.

[@WyreForestBiker]

Seems a cracking little bike similar in performance to my CL. The Honda is probably a bit smoother and will crack 100mph given a little time. I would say the Hornet 500 (formally CB) is a direct competitor although without the classic looks of course.

[@Thruxtonrider21]

A great recap of the bike TAYM! The more I hear the more I really want to try this bike out!! 👍🏻

[@garryclarke-kray4071]

Thanks TAYM, defo a bike I could see myself with for the type of riding I do , the lightness and agility really appeal to me

[@stephennewell6628]

I do prefer the look of the speed to the X (formally known as scrambler). In the red it just looks so right.

[@henryhartley9993]

Nice one TAYM, great real world review....

[@shottostravels]

"The Giraffe would sooner have the scrambler cause he's got long legs, he was pleased to see that wasn't he"

[@peterwillis4239]

Thanks for the ride Mr TAYM. Great bike, had I not got the Classic 350, i would have gone for either the Speed or the Scrambler just down to its lightness and manoeuvrability. With my age i would find it easier. Sat on one at the Triumph Experience Day last year! However I don't regret the 350, Ruby is now a family member and lovely to ride when I can brave our 'Rat Runs' round here. Its 100+ cars in 5 minutes not 10!!

[@knackeredrovers]

I picked up my Scrambler 400X on Monday. So far I’m loving it.

[@alangee2200]

I’m awaiting delivery of a Scrambler 400x. Marvellous !