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.
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.
@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.
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.
Nice review, I did have an immobilizer issue which the dealer already fixed. Coming from a BV 400, it's a great first motorcycle.
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 👍
1st i planned to buy scrambler 400x ,but then i decided to buy speed 400...when comes to reality 😅
With that short first gear, maybe one more tooth on the front sprocket would be in order…
@@tracythorleifson4108 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.