I've downgraded from a liter bike with 150 hp to the Scrambler 400X and I'm having a blast. It's so nimble and the engine just pulls like a champ. Definitely not just a bike for beginners.
I had a 250 cc before my scram400x, and i was having the greatest of time with it, awesome acceleration, nimble and a joy on the trails, then came it's 600 miles service and wow what a different bike it became a little beast!! Getting to the 9000 rpms brings me a smile every time!!
Even if it's fairly expensive here in Brazil, I'm seriously considering the Speed 400 as a first bike over the 30% cheaper Hunter 350. Lighter weight should make it easier to handle, an engine that will keep up on the highway just fine (I'm heavy, and my city is bizarrely bisected by a major highway), liquid-cooled to handle the constant heat, and most important for me, it's a bike that features a full range of safety features- ABS on both wheels *and* traction control. LED headlight, assisted slipper clutch, inverted fork and an adjustable rear monoshock are a delicious package, too. Of course, the fact that it looks gorgeous, both stylish and elegant, also goes a long way. Just waiting for a demo model to test drive. Duke 390 offers a similarly feature-packed package, but I don't have a dearlership in town... And it doesn't look anywhere as good.
Nice, thanks for this Wesley. Great to hear insights from someone of the same height for a change! Particularly interested that you found the Speed 400 to be better than the Scrambler 400X despite the size difference. Interesting stuff.
Thanks Mark, for me it was all about the handling of the Speed. If I wanted something with a bit more versatility it would be the Scrambler no doubt. I just found the Speed so easy to ride
Hi Wesley another absolutely super video thanks so much for filming this I’ve been looking at a bike to replace the Tenere 700 I got for my dad as motivation to get through his stage 3b/4 prostate cancer (currently just recovering from an operation in hospital) an it’s the Triumph 400s caught our eye. Currently on the modern front I own an 1150gsa which I’m parting with so we can sell our house and downsize to the coast over here in the uk. In the past I’ve had an 865 which we both rode, 300 rally, 390adv x2 one mine. A one dads 411 Himmy an a slew of 1200’s vstroms a super bikes an a ex iom tt race bike. I think it’s awesome to see some lightweight bikes coming onto the market for experienced riders to a the Triumph addresses a lot of the complaints I had with the other bikes. Itl be interesting to see if we end up going for the street scrambler, t100 or one of the 400s in the end it’s great to see some more manageable bikes coming out, if you don’t mind me asking what’s your inseam? A keep up the brilliant work really is an excellent channel and it’s great to see Triumph taking notice.
Thanks for the kind words, and insight into your motorcycle journey! I’ll have to get back to you on the inseam. Let me know what bike you end up settling on 👍🏼 Cheers, Wes
I love the modern classic design of the Speed 400. I test rode it & am pretty strongly considering getting it as my first bike. I'm waiting for the new model Svartpilen to come into the country though, that feature set at such a low price!
I have the scrambler 400 and it just fits the style Husqvarna and KTM are quirky and eye catching but they aren't always nice to look A modern classic look is ageless Plus the low end torque isn't available on any competing motorcycle
Thanks for your video. I'm a - as you called it - downsizer. Coming from a Super Tenere 750 XTZ, I sold mine a couple of weeks ago after owning them 25 years. 😢I would like to try now a bit lighter one with a bit lower seating height. Therefore, I ordered a 400 Scrambler and can't wait ...
@@wesleyjames. In India the scram is a lot less expensive than the Himalayan 450. Also coming from a Himalayan 411, tubeless tyres are great. If you include all of that there is no other bike with similar value for money. And I am loving the performance and refined quality over my 411
I did try both bikes and for both of them i found the brakes to be a bit weak. In terms of driving, I was more happy with the scrambler even with my short inseam as It just felt more nimble. I am surprised too that you didn't speak about Versys x which has exactly same power and is very strong both on road and on light trails. Before to purchase any of these two bikes, i would have to test again the brakes at higher speed otherwise they look good for the price.
Oh really, I actually forgot to mention the brakes in the review, I thought they were great. I had a couple moments where I needed to break suddenly and I was really impressed! Maybe my T100 brakes just suck? haha
@@wesleyjames. Are you sure you are not a bit bias ? By the way, specs on T100 doesn't look impressive about the brakes. They don't seem bad but definitely not top in her class specially in view of the heavy weight.
@@edouardl2 I’ve come from a string of Royal Enfields with bad breaks (my Continental GT was appalling) so my expectations are pretty low. I was happy with the 400s brakes 😎
@@wesleyjames. Let me make a clarification, I said i would need another drive to test the brakes at higher speed. It felt weak for me but my last bike was a Versys which has good brakes. You know too that these two bikes are Indians made by Bajaj which is a bit worrying. Time will tell about reliability.
The front brake is softer on the 400x than the 400, and I found it a little weak to begin with, but after a few 100s km it got sharper and I now happily use only one finger for braking at times. Maybe I just got used to it ... The reviev is spot om BTW, it´s all about having fun when riding these bikes - with style. 2500 km done :-)
I have the Trident 🔱 660 which is only 189kg wet with Quick Shifter & is light & flickable & fun.Be better for longer rides than 400 & keeps up with the big bikes & with Quick Shifter actually faster than the alot of Harley & Triumph cruisers from mid-top end but slower at bottom end. Is a 19kg heavier but is 14hp & 19Nm(53hp 59Nm) & is a LAMS bike but wouldn't recommend as first bike the 400Speed be alot safer & better for a first bike. The Trident 🔱 660 is for people who can ride already or rode dirt bikes etc & got experience but it does have rain mode & inexperienced riders could ride it in rain mode till their skill levels increase. Speedtwin 900 is 216kg wet & new T100 is 228Kg wet so Trident 🔱 is alot lighter & is right on the limit for power to weight ratio for LAMS bikes.I am thinking about getting a Speedtwin 900/T100 next probably Speedtwin 900 & like the 80Nm of torque.
@@ruahinesrider Have you tried the Speed 1200? I've always wanted to ride a trident, they look like loads of fun! And yes, I think the Scrambler will be great with some nobblies on the gravel here in NZ
@@wesleyjames. No I haven't tried a 1200 Speedtwin & a new one is beyond my budget a second hand one maybe.I know a guy who had one & loved it had it for about 8months done 8000km on it riding everywhere.When HE took it in for service he test rode the Tiger 🐅 900 & traded for it then & there & said it was the most comfy bike he'd ever ridden & loved the Triple.HE also liked to go moto camping & fly fishing 🎣 so Tiger 🐅 was a easy decision for HIM. I like the new Green Speedtwin 900 & 80Nm is pretty good & is 12kg lighter than T100 & has 2pot Brembo front brake too.A 1200 would be great but a new 900 with warranty & 0 kms is appealing over a second hand 1200🤔🤔.The new T100 in Green & Silver looks great too.
Thanks for the great review. If you don't mind me asking, How tall are you? , I'm hearing more and more riders who, like you, point to the speed 400 as the one to go for because of the handling, but Im quite tall ( 1 meter 90) so I always discarded it as an option. Hence my interest.
Thanks for watching, I'm 6"2 (188cm) without boots. I actually found the Speed to be a more pleasant bike to ride, even though I was tall. I'd recommend taking them for a test ride, then let me know what you think!
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I've downgraded from a liter bike with 150 hp to the Scrambler 400X and I'm having a blast. It's so nimble and the engine just pulls like a champ. Definitely not just a bike for beginners.
I agree, glad to hear you're enjoying your new Scram :D
I had a 250 cc before my scram400x, and i was having the greatest of time with it, awesome acceleration, nimble and a joy on the trails, then came it's 600 miles service and wow what a different bike it became a little beast!! Getting to the 9000 rpms brings me a smile every time!!
Even if it's fairly expensive here in Brazil, I'm seriously considering the Speed 400 as a first bike over the 30% cheaper Hunter 350. Lighter weight should make it easier to handle, an engine that will keep up on the highway just fine (I'm heavy, and my city is bizarrely bisected by a major highway), liquid-cooled to handle the constant heat, and most important for me, it's a bike that features a full range of safety features- ABS on both wheels *and* traction control. LED headlight, assisted slipper clutch, inverted fork and an adjustable rear monoshock are a delicious package, too.
Of course, the fact that it looks gorgeous, both stylish and elegant, also goes a long way.
Just waiting for a demo model to test drive. Duke 390 offers a similarly feature-packed package, but I don't have a dearlership in town... And it doesn't look anywhere as good.
I would 100% buy the Speed 400 over the Hunter 350!
I'm not in Brazil but those were my two choices, I'm glad I waited 7 months for the Speed! 🤙🤙
How does this dude have less than 1k subs? Great work!
Thanks mate, you’re too kind!
Nice one. Was awesome to have you up for the launch and meet you in person, mate. Hopefully we can do it again sometime :D
Thanks again for the invite mate! Definitely keen for more :D
Nice, thanks for this Wesley. Great to hear insights from someone of the same height for a change! Particularly interested that you found the Speed 400 to be better than the Scrambler 400X despite the size difference. Interesting stuff.
Thanks Mark, for me it was all about the handling of the Speed. If I wanted something with a bit more versatility it would be the Scrambler no doubt. I just found the Speed so easy to ride
Hi Wesley another absolutely super video thanks so much for filming this I’ve been looking at a bike to replace the Tenere 700 I got for my dad as motivation to get through his stage 3b/4 prostate cancer (currently just recovering from an operation in hospital) an it’s the Triumph 400s caught our eye.
Currently on the modern front I own an 1150gsa which I’m parting with so we can sell our house and downsize to the coast over here in the uk.
In the past I’ve had an 865 which we both rode, 300 rally, 390adv x2 one mine. A one dads 411 Himmy an a slew of 1200’s vstroms a super bikes an a ex iom tt race bike.
I think it’s awesome to see some lightweight bikes coming onto the market for experienced riders to a the Triumph addresses a lot of the complaints I had with the other bikes.
Itl be interesting to see if we end up going for the street scrambler, t100 or one of the 400s in the end it’s great to see some more manageable bikes coming out, if you don’t mind me asking what’s your inseam?
A keep up the brilliant work really is an excellent channel and it’s great to see Triumph taking notice.
Thanks for the kind words, and insight into your motorcycle journey! I’ll have to get back to you on the inseam. Let me know what bike you end up settling on 👍🏼 Cheers, Wes
@@wesleyjames. thanks Wes will do :)
Great video m8. Certainly cool wee bikes for starting out on or down sizing when your getting to the other end of the your riding days.
Thanks for watching Ian, Triumph (Bajaj) have really delivered a great bike for such a low price.
Wicked, never considered a triumph or even a 400cc but will have to give one of these a test ride
You won't regret it!
I love the modern classic design of the Speed 400. I test rode it & am pretty strongly considering getting it as my first bike. I'm waiting for the new model Svartpilen to come into the country though, that feature set at such a low price!
You would be a very lucky rider to have a Speed 400 as your first bike!
I have the scrambler 400 and it just fits the style Husqvarna and KTM are quirky and eye catching but they aren't always nice to look
A modern classic look is ageless
Plus the low end torque isn't available on any competing motorcycle
@@nandadityaswami7452 Modern Classic over Neo futurism any day!
Thanks for your video. I'm a - as you called it - downsizer. Coming from a Super Tenere 750 XTZ, I sold mine a couple of weeks ago after owning them 25 years. 😢I would like to try now a bit lighter one with a bit lower seating height. Therefore, I ordered a 400 Scrambler and can't wait ...
25 years is a good stint with a bike, nice one! Have you ridden the Scrambler yet? It'll be a great substitute I think
@@wesleyjames. I had a 2 hour test ride before ordering. Eventually I got it yesterday and the first 140 Km are ridden... Really a nice bike (y)
Price segment is different.
So, RE don't have to worry.
They're pretty close here in N.Z, I think in India there might be a more significant gap
@@wesleyjames.
In India the scram is a lot less expensive than the Himalayan 450.
Also coming from a Himalayan 411, tubeless tyres are great. If you include all of that there is no other bike with similar value for money.
And I am loving the performance and refined quality over my 411
@@nr0101 Nice, I'm looking forward to riding the 450 Himmy eventually
I did try both bikes and for both of them i found the brakes to be a bit weak. In terms of driving, I was more happy with the scrambler even with my short inseam as It just felt more nimble. I am surprised too that you didn't speak about Versys x which has exactly same power and is very strong both on road and on light trails. Before to purchase any of these two bikes, i would have to test again the brakes at higher speed otherwise they look good for the price.
Oh really, I actually forgot to mention the brakes in the review, I thought they were great. I had a couple moments where I needed to break suddenly and I was really impressed! Maybe my T100 brakes just suck? haha
@@wesleyjames. Are you sure you are not a bit bias ? By the way, specs on T100 doesn't look impressive about the brakes. They don't seem bad but definitely not top in her class specially in view of the heavy weight.
@@edouardl2 I’ve come from a string of Royal Enfields with bad breaks (my Continental GT was appalling) so my expectations are pretty low. I was happy with the 400s brakes 😎
@@wesleyjames. Let me make a clarification, I said i would need another drive to test the brakes at higher speed. It felt weak for me but my last bike was a Versys which has good brakes. You know too that these two bikes are Indians made by Bajaj which is a bit worrying. Time will tell about reliability.
The front brake is softer on the 400x than the 400, and I found it a little weak to begin with, but after a few 100s km it got sharper and I now happily use only one finger for braking at times. Maybe I just got used to it ...
The reviev is spot om BTW, it´s all about having fun when riding these bikes - with style. 2500 km done :-)
Nicely done 🤘🤘
Cheers Deane!
The Scrambler 400x be good for exploring the gravel roads we have in NZ 🇳🇿.
I have the Trident 🔱 660 which is only 189kg wet with Quick Shifter & is light & flickable & fun.Be better for longer rides than 400 & keeps up with the big bikes & with Quick Shifter actually faster than the alot of Harley & Triumph cruisers from mid-top end but slower at bottom end.
Is a 19kg heavier but is 14hp & 19Nm(53hp 59Nm) & is a LAMS bike but wouldn't recommend as first bike the 400Speed be alot safer & better for a first bike.
The Trident 🔱 660 is for people who can ride already or rode dirt bikes etc & got experience but it does have rain mode & inexperienced riders could ride it in rain mode till their skill levels increase.
Speedtwin 900 is 216kg wet & new T100 is 228Kg wet so Trident 🔱 is alot lighter & is right on the limit for power to weight ratio for LAMS bikes.I am thinking about getting a Speedtwin 900/T100 next probably Speedtwin 900 & like the 80Nm of torque.
@@ruahinesrider Have you tried the Speed 1200? I've always wanted to ride a trident, they look like loads of fun! And yes, I think the Scrambler will be great with some nobblies on the gravel here in NZ
@@wesleyjames. No I haven't tried a 1200 Speedtwin & a new one is beyond my budget a second hand one maybe.I know a guy who had one & loved it had it for about 8months done 8000km on it riding everywhere.When HE took it in for service he test rode the Tiger 🐅 900 & traded for it then & there & said it was the most comfy bike he'd ever ridden & loved the Triple.HE also liked to go moto camping & fly fishing 🎣 so Tiger 🐅 was a easy decision for HIM.
I like the new Green Speedtwin 900 & 80Nm is pretty good & is 12kg lighter than T100 & has 2pot Brembo front brake too.A 1200 would be great but a new 900 with warranty & 0 kms is appealing over a second hand 1200🤔🤔.The new T100 in Green & Silver looks great too.
Thanks for the great review. If you don't mind me asking, How tall are you? , I'm hearing more and more riders who, like you, point to the speed 400 as the one to go for because of the handling, but Im quite tall ( 1 meter 90) so I always discarded it as an option. Hence my interest.
Thanks for watching, I'm 6"2 (188cm) without boots. I actually found the Speed to be a more pleasant bike to ride, even though I was tall. I'd recommend taking them for a test ride, then let me know what you think!
Buddy can do a review on shotgun 650 .. we need some real opinion.. most people just say the positives
I would love to ride one, they seem to have a really comfortable ergonomic. I plan on messaging R.E and seeing if they lend me one for a couple weeks
Which bike would you recommend going for between the scrambler 400x and the interceptor 650?