Triumph Speed 400 Review | Small bike with a big punch!
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- Join me on a morning ride of the Triumph 400 Speed 400. A fabulous little bike with a punch!
Thank you to Dave Death Motorcycles on the Isle of Wight for the use of the Triumph Speed 400 www.davedeathmotorcycles.co.uk
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - POV onboard 1
1:10 - Versions & Price and Spec
3:10 - Small bikes
5:10 - Seat height
6:00 - Engine Sound
6:20 - POV onboard 2
8:35 - Final thoughts and the competition - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I live in india and have this for 5 months now, absolutely love it.
It is a fantastic bike and India should be very proud of the bikes they are producing at the moment
The simplest pleasures of motorcycles are not always experienced on balls out hyperbikes. Having a motorcycle that's easy to live with, useful daily and fits the budget is my choice. The Triumph is gorgeous and powerful enough to make me happy 😁😁😁
You said it perfectly mate!
These hyperbikes are like owning a Veyron without living in Germany.
I bought my first bike from Dave in 1973, a Honda SL 125 which I traded with him for a Honda CB500. Happy days, happy memories. I am so pleased to hear the place is still going.
Couple of great bikes there Neil! You still riding?
Good work ! I'm thinking of buying one. I'm getting on in life at 60 ! had R1 fireblades bmw gs suzuki gsx1400 and enjoyed them all. Time to accept its time to tone it down ! This could be bike for me ! Only 5'7 and it was never a problem until the last few years when I lost confidence and wanted 2 feet on the ground ! So anything with 810mm or les is appealing ! No cruisers though ! Great work I'm subscribed
Thank you for your kind comments! I know what you mean, cruisers were always a big turn off. This is a good compromise. My only gripe would be just imagine what a 400 twin could do!
Used to love that 1400 Suzuki. Always thought it would be too heavy. Had 2 CB1100’s though
Great review. Thanks
Great review and beautiful bike!
Thank you for watching, that is very kind.
I've been riding for over 50 years. At the moment I'm riding a Yamaha FZ 6 with 98ps. Now I live in Germany but I avoid the autobahn like the plague. Prefer mountain and country roads, this bike could tempt me.
It could be perfect for that. I’d also consider the T100 too, that extra poke for hills maybe?
I had an fz6. It's a dull bike that'll cruise at 100. Autobahn is out so why have one?
Er6 is a million times more fun.
Good review. Fantastic looking bike at an excellent price. Being a bit taller I'm going to get a test ride on the Scrambler 400 but great Triumph give us a choice of the two models.
Yes that’s a good move on their part. I would rather there wasn’t a jump in cost but I guess the extra bits add to the overall cost. The scrambler had flatter pegs I noticed.
No jerkiness at all when I tested one from A1 Moto. Brilliant bike, should be great fun. Receive mine in about 3 weeks!
That’s great to hear, maybe mine just hadn’t warmed up enough though wasn’t a massively cold day
Another nice video. A good looking bike for us shorter riders too
Hey Mark, thank you that is very kind of you to say.
Though the seat height isn’t the shortest it is very light and quite maneuverable
Great bike for the Isle of Wight, we came down last year on the FJR1300 from the Lake District, loved riding the island, we have been coming for the past 7 years.
It’s a great place for it, we come often due to family here but need to do more on the bike. FJR’s are fab bikes!
I really like the tank , the paint and graphics are really sweet.
I think it would look better more like the style of the Tiger Cub, that would have been a great name too.
The Union Jack on the tank breaks up the lines of the bike.
That would be cool!
Another great review👍
Thank you Nigel I appreciate that
I just bought the first one in the Philippines. Still to take delivery. My first ride on a bike was a Triumph 21 (350cc twin) in 1957 when I was 11 years old. I just sold my 900 cc Bonnie because I felt it was getting too heavy for me.
I think you will love it mate! Really interested to hear your thoughts when comparing it to the 350 twin!
Great bike to ride, so much fun 🤩
All it needs now is a really good 500 twin!
My dealer Dave , going for a test ride this Wednesday, as said the isle of wigit hasn’t got any motorways ( Medina way 😂😂) , so looking forward to a great test ride , could be my next bike as I don’t go abroad to Southampton anymore 😊👍👍👍
Yes that tiny little stretch past B&Q could just count 😂 but isn’t it 40mph anyway?
Good luck with the ride!
Great review. These are gonna fly off the shelves.
You would imagine so. Good move by Triumph. Wasn’t sure at first but was impressed
The only negative point i could find about the Speed 400 was the levers are not span adjustable. As for low speed jerkyness, the one i test rode from Destination Triumph in Christchurch (Dorset not New Zealand 😂😂), was super smooth. Yes there was a slight amount of buziyness, but certainly not very noticeable, and while riding around Christchurch at 30mph in 5th gear, she just pulled smoothly and easily.
A really great review, thanks for posting it.
Thank you! Yes you are right about the levers, I did 2 piece to cameras and the one I didn’t use I did mention that. They wouldn’t be that expensive to add after though. I have on my T100 and makes a big difference
Good video . I've subscribed to your channel . As a returning rider from the mid 1970s, I've just bought a cracking xsr125. Talking of smaller engine capacity, Triumph would make an absolute killing in the 125 category. I saw today that they've actually made a 250cc Motocross bike so maybe one day, they'll reach down to my market .
Thank you for subscribing I really appreciate that. A 125 would be superb! How you getting on your Yamaha?
Maybee biking has outgrown the race rep obsession... the real fun is 50mph on a backroad .. with friends or a pillion.. stop for tea etc...
VERY NICE REVIEW !!!
😮😊
Thank you!!
Tractability of this machine is next level
Low end and mid range punch is too good.
It really pulls nicely
I like it, if it had forward controls I be buying one.
Hurts my tail bone .
I really hope that I can get the same paint and graphics on the Speed Twin 1200. If not I'm going to look into the special paint job that they're offering on some bikes.
Didn’t realise they were offering that?
That's a good looking little sled. I'm getting the Speed Twin 1200 later on this year , I can't wait.
That will be a beast!!
I’ve a speed twin thinking of changing to this 400 as I’m 75 this April, love the twin just a bit for moving in the garage and getting on the ram 😂. You’ll love the speed twin
@@FredWilbury How about try a Honda CB300r? Has 30 kg less, but also 9 hp less. Super cheap to fill, I did run mine at 2.8 L.
@@0Turbox I’m sticking with the speed twin till I stop riding 😊
@@FredWilbury I only thought because of handling issues.
love it
What a lovely looking bike pity about the none uk manufacturing roll on triumph
I've currently got a RE Continental 650 Mr Clean after getting back into bikes last year following a bad spell.
I absolutely love it and glad I bought it but the finish means riding in poor weather is going to wreck it.
I'm was looking at a 350 RE but think this 400 would be worth looking at as a second bike that I can ride when it's wet.
I'm done with high performance.
The black anodised casing could make it a better winter tool
Have a KTM Duke 390 at the moment but would have one of these. Then again back in my day, I'm 62 you had Honda and Kawasaki 400 fours and twins but nowadays I suppose simplicity is best.
Very true, Honda did 200, 250, 350, 360 (my dad had one of them) etc and like you say multi cylinder as well. Then the 2 strokes. My Dad had the 250 RD & 400.
The Honda VF500F2 from 86 I owned for a few years was one of the best bikes I have ever ridden.
More smaller bikes needed!
@@pintsizedbiker I also had a vf500 f... I wish I could find a fresh one in Oz.
Great review I tried the scrambler 400 last week definitely not for me but this could replace my speed twin for a downsize need to get a test ride 😊
Thank you. How was the scrambler? What about it didn’t suit you Fred ?
@@pintsizedbiker a little to high awkward foot pegs and that front brake 🤨 all in all felt very uncomfortable on it
nice vid brother! mind sharing your video settings here? :) are you using any filters for the blurry look?
Thank you! No by all means. It’s with DJI action 3. 30fps and 60 shutter speed. I need to experiment more as it’s quite hard to find a balance but I haven’t had time to get too experimental yet.
As a Triumph owners club member I applaud Triumph making a medium sized machine, right decision. But I also own a Royal Enfield Interceptor and can't help thinking the Enfield is a much classier bike. My opinion only but Triumph have not quite got it. That said it looks okay, but would be better with polished engine casings, proper traditional rev counter and speedo set up. like I said,just my first thoughts. I have not ridden one but hopefully will put this right soon.
Thank you for watching! That is very fair comments and I don’t disagree. Much prefer a proper twin clocks all day long. I believe there is rumours of a classic version coming out soon
Good review, only two things i dont like about the bike are the gold forks and the clocks, would of preferred the single round clock of the street twin.
Thank you! The gold forks might be a little overkill to be fair. I don’t think the street twin even has upside down forks
i am going to buy this one, my first bike
That is a great first choice, which colour?
@@pintsizedbiker blue
I wondered about the wide handlebars. Seat isn't too high but I've riden with wide bars before and struggled to turn it. Otherwise really like it 😊
Thank you Lily, if I had more time with it I would of measured them. I would imagine an aftermarket set of narrower but tipped towards you bars would be quite comfortable
@@pintsizedbiker you're right thank you. Someone I know did this to his Speedmaster and it worked a treat.
I want one!
Buy buy buy 😉
Congratulations for this review. Which will be your impressions about fitting shorty like me around 1.62 m. Thank you
Thank you Rafael! You are about the same as me so I think you will be fine. Especially if you have good boots. It’s quite light which helps!
@@pintsizedbiker thank you for your prompt response
I’m doing my DAS and the Triumph Speed 400 is top of my list
2nd is the Kawasaki Z500
That 500 looks nice!
@@pintsizedbiker yea it’s a nice bike also
But I keep going back to the Triumph Speed 400
That low speed jerkiness reduced a lot with the latest update, atleast here. The stalling was resolved as well.
Thanks for watching! That’s good to know, I didn’t experience any stalling though like I did on the BSA
Good viewing pleasure. I like the idea of this motorcycle but I'm wondering about the realities riding it in a larger country like Canada. Somebody in the comments mentioned riding 5th gear at 30mph no problem. Would the engine be able to handle a final drive gearing change so that on the highway in 6th gear it wouldn't be beating it's little heart out? I don't really care about losing acceleration. I just don't like a screaming engine on cruise.
No mechanic but I would of it could handle it and clam down the engine in the higher revs to give it a more relaxing ride
I’m wondering how comfortable it would be down a highway at 75mph all day ? I m 64 and have back issues so don’t want a big heavy bike .
I think it would be ok, maybe dial it down to 65-70. But being that there is no motorway on the island I wasn’t able to try it
Thanks for the review.
SV650? Yes, great bike but a 650 VTwin that's £2000+, I'm not sure it's comparable. KTM Duke 390, Husky Vitpilen 401 perhaps. 👍
Just an outside shout 😂
@@pintsizedbiker it does show how good you think the Speed 400 is. Keep up the good work.
@@robshaw2319 thank you, true but also the jump in performance would be big for 2k. And I reckon you can get some great priced SV’s to close that gap. Will have to try one soon
Also has a usb port next to clocks, what height are you? You didn't say whilst sitting on bike. Thank you for the great review.
Yes I totally missed that sorry, I noticed when I gave the bike back. Sadly the pitfalls for only having the bike for a couple of hours and trying to cram it all in! 😂 Thanks for watching!
@@pintsizedbiker so you're about 5ft5. Just so I can compare my height to bike
@@Bodman68 more like 5ft3. The boots make a good difference though
@@pintsizedbiker thank you
@@pintsizedbiker That's super helpful for us to know. And it's not just pint-sized riders who care - I am about 5'10", but I'm oddly shaped, and have 29-inch inseams. That, plus being 67 and not having high confidence about being able to get my leg over the tail fairings on bikes like a Z400 or an MT-03, made my decision to get a Honda Rebel 300. I don't have any regrets, but I am glad to see smaller bikes with flatter seats still being introduced.
Have had a test ride. In my opinion, a great motorcycle.
Thank you for watching, it really is and great value for money!
I've just watched this video. It's the first time coming across your channel. You mentioned short riders. As I'm short myself may I ask your height for comparison, in relation to the bike?
Yes, sorry I should of added this in video. I am 5ft 3. Thanks for watching!
@@pintsizedbiker Cheers Brother, same height! 👍
Can you get a proper front mudguard? The one it has may look pretty to some but it's a complete waste of space
Not sure, I would assume so. That said I want a proper size rear stainless one for mine and you can’t get one without modifying a universal one
Speed 400, outside India, also made from Triumph factory in Thailand
Good looking bike except exhaust and huge rear mudguard gap for me
The exhaust could certainly be better. Yes I see what you are saying about the gap, normally I complain about that !
Idk how some guys pref scooter over this beauty
No, that would be an odd choice.
Would look better with black forks i reckon. Think I'll wait for the 400 Bonneville. 🙏
Absolutely!
Is that on the cards? Surely they would have to make it something different in keeping with the smaller bikes from the past
@@pintsizedbiker So Triumph is already working on a Speed 400 RR, prototypes were seen testing. Basically a Speed 400 with a quarter fairing and lowered handlebars.
Then more anticipated variants are a Bobber 400 and the most awaited one, a Tiger 400.
Not sure if this platform will spawn a Bonnie.
@@the_winged_helm ooh nice!! That will be mega
Can anyone tell me the brand of cycle that has its gear shift on the right side?
As in a new bike?
no doubt about it triumph knocked out of the park, I'd like to have seen the scambler more off-road with an upswept exhaust and bash plate and a few weeks, both are available in India as aftermarket parts, plus I do like twin shocks but that's just my person choice for easy servicing and replacement of units, one criticism I do have is the top line, bottom of the tank and seat looks like the bike had been crumpled in a head-on impact, lowering the clearance at the rear wheel would have made that a straight line, perhaps someone will make a new bolt-on subframe giving more seat options, the rear end is high for no reason,
Agreed, twin shocks are much better especially for looks and simplicity. The mono shocks on bikes do pointlessly raise pillion seat which is frustrating for pillion
Agreed, twin shocks are much better especially for looks and simplicity. The mono shocks on bikes do pointlessly raise pillion seat which is frustrating for pillion
Hello everyone, I would like to find out about the Triumph Speed 400 TR engine. Does anyone know if Triumph engineers were involved in developing the engine, or if it's purely the work of Bajaj? Thank you for any responses.
Triumph designed it using Bajaj’s data for the KTM engines, the reason they have the same bore and stroke figures. The torque and power delivery is very Triumph like so they set that character as well.
Bajaj on top provided insights to reduce vibrations and helped with manufacturing at scale to reduce costs.
Fantastic insight thank you!
@@anmolkale16 so all triumuph did was design the looks 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂😂😂
You make me feel old saying that the bikes were all big when you were a kid. To me those are the new ones, lol.
Haha sorry pal! I saw a 2001 Fazer on front of a classic bike mag yesterday and thought hang on that was like 4 years ago 😂
@@pintsizedbiker my friend's dad always had a honda 750 in th 70s and got a bigger one in the 80s, i want to say 800 but I'm not sure. anyway, those were huge. I've always liked the smaller ones. 400 will be my biggest yet. hey, any idea about maintenance compared to a kawasaki? the new eliminator is the other bike im considering.
what are your gloves ?
Goldtop Caferacer Gloves 😊
how about the vibration?
Nothing noticeable. Little tingle but very little
Thanks for the informing
@@kamilkarayavuz7883 you are welcome!
I've heard rumors of a Kawasaki 400RS. I thank that would just be great.
and possibly with an inline 4 engine. hope it’s true!!
Yeah, they have the motor they might as well use it. Although the price would be high. I bought the ZX4RR and love it. @@zizizf
That would be excellent, I want to try the ZX4RR, I’ve not ridden a sports bike in quite a few years and it looks like alot of fun! How do you get on with it?
Followed a Ninja 400 up Snake pass,silly quick for 400.
I'm loving it. It is very smooth. The quick shifter works great. I have a 27" inseam so I lowered it about an inch. I put a cheap after market pipe on it and it sounds great. When you get the revs up around 11k it hit a power band and zooms. Around to it is very nice and easy. You can kick it up in neutral from first at a stop with out it going up into second. Great for taking a break in traffic at a light. It is a little heavier the the Ninja 400 but that helps on the interstate. The sound is addictive. @@pintsizedbiker
Haven’t seen a bad uk review yet
It is very good, you only notice the less power in gear 1-2 but give it plenty beans and it’s ok 👍
@@pintsizedbiker seriously thinking of downsizing from my 1200gs cheaper tax,cheaper insurance,lower running costs pot holed roads speed cameras everywhere
@@timothybrockbank7474 it’s a fair shout. Try one, certainly try on motorway if you can, the feeling from my wrist and ass is it would handle it just fine but try it just in case.
I wonder why?🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@timothybrockbank7474 i despise gs's
How tall are you?
Hi Alex I am 5ft3 which I think is about 160cm
What's your height?
6"3'
You forgot to mention the Honda CB300R which Honda have just knocked £650 off the list price.
I totally did! That’s a good shout, how much does that cost now?
I’d love it if it looked like an old CB
@@pintsizedbiker £4,549
The honda has much less power/torque
@@the.communist It crucially also has less weight which is a big plus for me.
My only gripe is that they sound horrible😣.
Honda CB300R is beautiful little bike, too.
I had meant to mention it but totally forgot 😂
What's with the ridiculous seat height? It should be level with twin shocks, not with it's a** end sticking up in the air.
They have got this ' spot on' ... the race reps have long had their day... speed limits coming down everywhere... 40bhp is more than enough... im close.. but the fly by wire throttle puts me off..nim leaning cb300r... even 30bjp is fun on the right roads.. any fool can race down a bypass.. its boring
Will try to get my hands on a CB soon! Or maybe CL
If your more than 5 9 go with scrambler
That’s me well out😂
People want to hear the bike, not music.
Hey John, yes fair point and thanks for watching! It’s balance though because the light music dulls out the wind noise which despite best efforts isn’t impossible to eliminate, though I am working on it. The first clip had no music the 2nd had it quietly.
I will be doing videos of just pov video of the bikes I have tested. And where possible this will just ambient sound
How much extra cost are the American Stealerships adding to that $4,995, and $5,595? $1,000, $1,500 $1,800. Anybody know?
According to google it’s $4995 dollars which would be over £6k over here so you have it significantly cheaper than Great Britain
MSRP or Price does not include $530 in destination charges.(Set up fees extra, not sure what that is )
Is that a full-sized bike or is he a midget?
Black wheels ruin its looks and discoloured downpipes already, very uncool iihmo.
beats me what the bike is ,looks like a bit of that and bit this .
Yes I see what you mean, you could call it a parts in model but the parts are new 😂. I am not sure the gold forks work
Its a smaller speed twin basically.
I hate the gold forks, so not retro , even on modern bikes it looks bad , one of my bikes has it :/
Agreed, the more I look at that I’d rather they change it. Same on the Norton
@@pintsizedbiker They make "wrap" for tanks and even car hoods so maybe that stuff would work, IDK .
@@leeinwis good idea, I wonder if they would chip easily from gravel etc?
I love gold forks it really stands out
Can you translate.....I don't speak bloody english
this bike certainly will not do 105 mph.95 maybe.
Made by Bajaj bro😊