I own a Scrambler 400x and each time when i give the throtlle i just smile. Its that fun!🎉 It gives feel of big bike without compromising the nimbleness of a commutor. As mentioned in the video, the major issues is headlight. Along with it, the bike gets easily dirty even during very mild rains. Happy to be Scrambler 400x rider 🎊
@@sanjaymv4975 Well said 😄 Regarding the dirty part, it’s the nature of all adventure and scrambler bikes owing to the long travel suspension and tall mudguards. It’s fun when you go off road and play in the dirt 😋
@@AbhishekDaniel yea true. Coming from a RTR 160, the power feels more than sufficient. The versatility of this bike should make it a perfect choice for single bike garage owners!
You can still do long rides now. It is better go on a 400km trip and get the services done. I know you can not rev hard but 5K RPM is enough for touring. Congrats by the way.
After sitting on the Watchlist for 4 hours, watching the video just before going to bed was totally worth it. Thanks for sharing your experience in detail. Great content as usual...
@@idnanda I am 5'9. It's less about height and more about the inseams I believe. But really, its just a matter of giving it time. On the test right you can never fully get it but over time it becomes easier. It was a matter of couple of weeks, which isn't to say that I am not careful even now
I own a scrambler and I had a small crash where the bike just fell down to the left side, but to my surprise the the handle bar, handle bar holder and the t-stem took a shake and had a bend on them. The estimate came out to staggering 16k for just a fall, to my luck the insurance covered the charges.
man! I'm so sorry to hear that! I had a very similar incident with my Himalayan 411 when I fell onto soft mud on an off road trail and it cost me 13k but luckily had it covered under insurance. I guess it's all a matter of luck sometimes 🤕
Good video! Here in Brazil this kind of RSA benefit is just a dream… nothing near to that from the bike industry. We have to pay insurance companies to offer us something like that!
I’m sorry. That’s sad to hear. Here almost every company offers RSA and it’s kind of like a mandatory thing. Hopefully your situation will improve as the motorcycle industry expands.
I'm so confused between the Honda CB350RS and the 400X. I'm in love with both the machines. Your every video confuses me even more 😂 Great content though.
@@AbhishekDaniel Could you give me some pointers to help me decide? City commute and occasional long tours is my requirement. 400X is over my budget but my mind keeps going back to thinking to spend a little more to get a more versatile bike than the Honda.
@@enits1712 I purchased scrambler due to lovely handling...peppy performance & plush suspension..honda will be costlier to own due to full oil change twice a year
Scrambler 400x is an awesome machine for sure i recently did South India tour of 2000kms Every mile it put a smile on my face for sure. It might not be con but minor inconvenience of the motor cycle is its a dirt magnet ( May be the tires are designed in such a way to spit out dirt/water) but in rainy days you cant take pillion riders. And even if you are riding slowly your shoes are going to get dirty. And there is no oem tire hugger to reduce this.
As you said dirt spillage on a bike designed to go off road with tall suspension and high mudguards isn’t a con. It’s the character of such dirt/adventure/scrambler motorcycles. Just have to get used to it and installing tyre huggers in such bikes are a hazard.
@@karma6762 I won’t recommend such tyre huggers. I had one installed on my Himalayan. During one off road ride when my rear suspension bottomed out, the hugger got hit and jammed the brakes and bend my disc rotor. Many experts I talked to shared similar experiences and none of them recommend installing an aftermarket tyre hugger. There’s a reason manufacturers designs such motorcycles without a hugger and we better stick to it.
I 100% agree with headligh, well driven the bike at 10:30pm i missed a pot hole i couldn't see it properly the length also not that good, i shoud get some aftermarket lights but daym those are costly 😑
I am planning to own one... since that you are replying to each and every comment(appreciate it bro).. thought on checking on three points 1. Is it ok for daily commute 2. Do we feel vibrations 3. How to control that dirt part since i want this for daily commute... thanks mate
1. It’s good for city commute. Very easy to manoeuvre. 2. Vibrations are very subjective. Coming from a Himalayan, it’s very smooth but compared to a scooter, it’ll vibrate. It’s personal preference. Both the above points can be answered with a test ride. Scrambler is a motorcycle intended for off road purposes also. Every bike with off road intentions will have long travel suspension and tall mud guards. Dirt splash is inevitable. You have to get used to it. It’s the character of such motorcycle. If your primary intention is commute, then speed 400 would be the better choice.
i am from Delhi Dwarka, here new showroom and service center, .. they are very nice they will tell price before doing the work so we can understand the structure they offers water coffee just need to drop the bike in entrance, they offer pick up drop service, for free, i feel better as i am coming from Royal Enfield .
Exactly bro! I feel you! In RE we are treated like shit. They don’t give a shit about the customers and it’s been the same experience in 4 different centres in Bangalore. Triumph is the complete opposite. They do a great job in servicing, addressing the issues and the communication is also excellent. Feels welcomed coming from RE to Triumph
Hey, I am average rider and after my daughter turned 10 now, really want to shed that scooty girly feeling and want to get a good bike to turn around and skip the decade. But seems so many things got upgraded in this last 10yrs. I am bit confused between 400x and himalayan 451, will do average riding in city and will start going on highways for 50-100kms trips. Himalayan for looks and suspension is my 1st choice, but for quality and nimbleness Speed 400x seems gr8 choice...Bit confused since 6months now..
Hi Bro..I sense u do alot city riding than highways so better go for scram as first choice himmy450 ll not be tat great for city rides..and if u r simple cool guy in nature then u can prefer Honda CB350 RS .. Finally think which fits well for your purpose n your pocket rather getting addicted to these hypes 😊 Good Luck Bro..Safe riding
Thank you for sharing your experience Abhishek. I have some doubts. what about pillion comfort? If I want to take my wife on tours on this one, is this a good choice? Can it cruise at 120? I will be using this for touring mostly. My wife and I are below 60 kgs weight and slim. Or if you think there is a better option? Sorry for the long list of questions. Thank you in advance.
I drove around a 90 km long on the scram with pillion. Return I sat behind the way well i can say I had no issue with the pillion rider when I was cruising with 80-90. I think it's best with pillion rider 120+ was risky, well coming to comfort i didn't move a bit it's non stop ride I didn't feel any issue with the stock seat. It all depends on the pillion one.
Bro you are such a happy boy owning the 400x that you missed few other cons as well. Being an owner myself and being a big fanboy of this spectacular range of bikes just as you, I cant help but notice some niggles in the overall experience owning one of this. All the pros are somewhat I agree with you apart from the choking issue that you mentioned as it comes a little early for me at somewhere between a 85-90 kmph. That feels to be the perfect cruising speed as far as I have experienced. Although I am being much taller and heavier than you. I think it is obvious. About the cons I would like to add the mud catching propensity of the bike. As it can easily be termed as a "Dirt magnet". Anywhere you go on a little water poodle or a little dirt, the bike catches a lot if dirt on the back side which is exposed as a result the lubrication of the chain gets affected and every now and then it has to be lubed to help us get a smooth drive . Triumph should have addressed this issue. Aoart from this my experience of owning this motorcycle is as joyous and fun-filled as yours.
I feel the choky feeling is an issue related to the lean emission norms. My Himalayan had the same issue but got rectified with BMC air filter and FuelX Pro. Since the bike is fairly new, I’m waiting till the the second service to install these mods. But if u push past the 6000 rpm, it gets smooth. I’ve cruised on the highways at 120-130kmph and it’s butter smooth. The dirt magnet thing I completely disagree. You have bought an off road oriented motorcycle that has long suspension travel and tall mud guards. Attracting dirt is a character of every adventure or scrambler motorcycle. If that was an issue, you should’ve gone for a road oriented bike like the Speed 400. There’s nothing wrong in the Scrambler or my Himalayan attracting dirt and even throwing it on your face when we go off road riding. It’s fun in a way 😄
@@AbhishekDanielWell even the speed is a dirt magnet 😂 And regarding the mud throwing nature it could have been made a bit better atleast to the levels of himalayan 450. Its a scrambler with road use as its primary focus. My family got both the himmy and scrambler. Himlayan does way better when it comes to the mud splash issue. The mud splash issue is definitely a con for majority of the scrambler users as its evident inthe owners group. People are trying all types of tyre huggers as well but still its useless.
@@R4v3N007 I have a Himalayan 411 and compared to that Scrambler is way better! 411 throws mud everywhere including the rear shocks and your body. Himalayan 450 may be better in that aspect but sucks in terms of throttle response and engine refinement. IMO users who complain so much about mud splash shouldn't go for bikes with tall suspension. It's not a flaw, it's the character of the motorcycle. I've seen people complain in the forums about engine "overheating" issues as well. They expect a 400cc single cylinder to run like a 100c Honda Shine in a country with average temperature of 35 degree celcius 😂
@@AbhishekDaniel Dont get me wrong I despise the himalayan as well on the engine part🤣 The amount of gear shifting required in bangalore traffic on a himalayan 450 is unbearable for me. The only positives I found on the himmy was this mud splash protection, the room for pillion on the backseat and the highway performance. People like me and majority of the guys I saw on forums/groups are people who want a bike which is great for indian roads. Even though we dont do any offroading the indian pothhole filled roads are more than enough for the off road experience. And like i said a scrambler is primarily road focused bike, so it doesnt make sense how a himmy does better on this mud splash front. And the higher suspension travel also is not a factor since the speed with lower suspension travel also suffers from the same mud splash issue. The rear mud flap near the suspension is utterly useless, even went for the mid splash protection kit and still its the same. I heard they are coming with a new design for the protection kit as well. So for sure not many people are happy with this issue and triumph is aware of the same. You maybe inthe minority who enjoys the mud, but the fact remains. Regarding the other issues you mentioned I agree people should expect those when buying a 400cc bike.
Wonderful explanation of your ownership thus far, Abishek. One question, I'm taking my delivery next week and planning to bring it ~350 kms to where i work after a day or two. I will go over the owner's manual. Any suggestions would be helpful.
can you test ride Royal Enfield's Guerrilla 450 and give us your honest opinion? I am torn between Scrambler 400x vs. Guerrilla 450 and would love a video from someone unbiased.
Both are totally different bikes in terms of its purpose. Guerilla is a roadster and I'm not into road oriented bikes. I'm more into Adventure bikes and Scramblers because I love off road. Guerilla and Speed 400 would be a good comparison but after test riding the Himalayan, I can say that Triumph's engine refinement is miles ahead of the Sherpa 450.
Which one would you recommend, speed 400 or scrambler 400? People are telling brakes on scrambler is not good compared to speed. Suggestion: Reduce the volume of the background music.
Solution to braking issue I’ve mentioned in the video. Kindly refer the video. I don’t know your use case scenario so I can’t recommend which bike. For me it’s the scrambler since my use case scenario involves off road. Sorry for the loud volume. I’ll reduce it in upcoming videos
Keep up the honesty and transparency of your review of your scrambler 400x. If someone asks me about my scrambler 400x, I would share the same views except for the servicing part. I was charged ₹5400 during my first service for oil & coolant top up, brake pad & lever change and getting the chain lubed. I am not sure if I was charged right. So i was just wondering which service center in Bangalore did you give the scrambler to?
For my 1st service, they charged me 2056 RS. I changed my brake pads to sintered ones when the stock organic ones ran out. It costed me 3000 RS for that.
I service at Khivraj Whitefield. I think it cost you 5k because you included the brake pad change. I changed the pad only when the first one wore out and it was sometime after the first service. If I had combined both then maybe bill would’ve come up to 5k
Bro I just bought this beautiful machine one week ago and I just completed 400kms and I want to ask some question , if you can answer please... 1. I want to get the PPF Coating on tank, should i get it done from showroom or karol bagh ? 2. Mine is giving 17 kms per litre average is same case happened with you ? 3. If I install the extra light from karol bagh or any other after market, Will the 5 year warranty become void ? 4. In rainfall season whole my back suspension and tyres gets muddy , what should I install ? 5. what should I do to increase my average atleast 25 kms p litre
1. I don’t think showroom will do ppf and I don’t know where’s Karol Bagh 😅 2. Wait till first service. Mileage improves after first service 3. Regarding warranty, please consult your triumph service advisor 4. Scrambler is an off road oriented motorcycle. Every off road bike will have tall suspension and tail mud guards. Mud slash is inevitable and it’s the character of such bikes. You have to get used to it. Don’t instal unnecessary whee huggers as they are a hazard.
@@vrushabhpatil5250 you don’t need a toolkit as long as you do regular maintenance from the service center. All you need is a good paddock stand, chain cleaner, brush and a chain lube
It doesn't come with a centre stand. And even don't have a provision to install after market stand. Is it a problem? How difficult it is to lube the chain.
Old ones are excellent. But during trail riding mototorque slider on the crash guards provide enough room between the ground and the bike so that our leg won’t get stuck under the bike in case of a fall. That’s why we went for it.
Hey! Loved your video!! But i have one question like can we update the ecu while taking the delivery? As you & other people mentioned about the stalling issues?
Very useful video.. Thanks bro .. Can you please tell me from which Triumph showroom in Blore you bought it? Hearing mixed reviews about Khivraj and Keerti got me confused
I think you forget to add another major disadvantage and that is the mud throw. It’s a nightmare in rainy seasons. Although it’s expected from a naked/scrambler bike but they should have at least given an option of hugger. Even their mud splash accessories are pretty useless.
I just finished replying to someone with your same opinion. I completely disagree to your point. Mud splash is almost inevitable for motorcycles designed for some off road purpose. Dirt/Adventure/Scrambler bikes have tall suspension and high rise mudguards that will never do the same job of a street or sports motorcycle. It's the character of such motorcycles and not a flaw. If you are very bothered by it, don't go for such motorcycles. Go for a street naked or a sports tourer instead. And installing tyre huggers are a hazard in such bikes. I learned it the hard way on my Himalayan and I wouldn't recommend it.
Hi. For a relatively short rider (5'7") howz it to manage in B2B city traffic. And the heating and suspension in city roads. East Blore has.pathetic roads. And my scooter isn't cutting it. Had a Speed booking but kinda put it on hold, due to heating which I xprncd on the TD Bike.
1. Short or tall, riding tall bikes is a skill u can easily develop by attending off road training. If not interested in training, take test rides. Comfort levels vary from person to person. I’m 5’5” and owner is 5’4” and we don’t have any issues because we have taken training but there are ppl close to 6’ in the comments complaining about not having flat foot. 2. Every single cylinder mid weight capacity motorcycle generate a lot of heat. It’s completely absolutely normal. Especially in a country like ours where average temperatures are high. If it’s not comfortable for you, either you have to get used to it or drop the plan of owning one. I’m very sure the speed 400 you test rode would’ve been absolutely fine.
@@AbhishekDaniel Thnx a ton. For the detailed explanation. Btw, you didn't dwell on the suspension question which I'd asked. Do the jerks (from the potholes, flyover joints, illegal speedbreakers) travel upwards to your spine and neck? I did experience them disturbing the ride in the Hness CB 350. The Scrambler want available for a TD yet.
@@srinathkaushik Scrambler's suspension is very soft and plush. It glides over bumps and potholes. It's not suited for spirited riding at high speeds but definitely suited for broken roads and off road. Get a test ride. It's available in all Triumph showrooms.
Hey brother which bike would you recommend for family as per your experience hness 350 / speed 400 or scrambler 400x or any other bike? I test ride both the bikes but still confused. Any suggestions?
I chose the Scrambler 400x for its touring and off road capabilities. I’m not sure about family use case scenario. I think Highness will better suit your requirements. But for family purpose there are better bikes than these 3.
@@abbassayyad31 I don’t know bro. I haven’t test ridden any other bikes 😅 I’m not a family guy so I tend to go for other purpose oriented bikes. I’m not much aware of other bikes suited for family rides. But brand wise I think Honda should be good in terms of refinement and reliability.
My main focus area should be commuting and some long rides. Will it be suitable for me, and what is the mileage it gives in the city? I am 5.11, so it would be suitable for me to commute. I am confused between choosing Himalayan 450 or Triump 400x
Would you recommend Zana crash gaurd, I have company fitted leg and engine gaurd, however they were not very effective in Zanskar Laddakh off road trip. Please suggest
I have installed Mototorque crash guard and it works good. However, installing any after market crash guard should be made with full discretion especially after chassis breakage incidents on other motorcycles.
Namaskara bro, iam from Bangalore. Purchased Scrambler 400 X couple of weeks back and enjoying every ride. The ride quality is magic. Needed a sugestion if touring is okay before first service. What may be the maximum speed levels during this phase without negative impact on the engine, bro?
My Triumph scrambler’s first service is due in the next couple of days.. could you please let me know which service center you would recommend? I’m looking for a reliable and quality service center in Bangalore.
Bro i own interceptor but it feel heavy on offroad and long touring Considering an all-rounder bike for touring nd city Ktm390adv or scrambler 400x? What r ur views on yezdi adventure??
This is very good to ride until 90~100. Post that the buzz kicks in, better than ktm though… long hours on saddle is not going to be easy. By the way one indicator costed 1000.
Anna need your help. I have honda highness now i m planning for this bike only for touring what you say is it good decision or not ? ❤❤loves your videos
Recently maine harley x440 li hai.city mai ye aaram se 4th ya 5th gear mai chal jati hai.kya scrambler 400x bhi city mai 4th ya 5th gear mai chal jati hai. Sorry my english is poor
Hi Abhishek, do you recommend scrambler in terms of pillion comfort. I drop my wife in office, so i pillion comfort is one of the criteria i cannot ignore. If not, can you recommend other alternatives with good pillion comfort? Thanks.
Haha it’s not at all uncomfortable. The owner is 5’4” and she rides it like a charm. It’s only because we’ve taken off road training and have done many dirt track practice sessions. Height doesn’t matter in riding tall bikes once you skill up
I got 160 when I got the bike, well i regret it tho after that I got some tappet issue in engine went to SC and they said why you stressed the new engine and they did some adjustments now it's all good running like a beast
Just a suggestion man remove that background music. It makes the content chaprik 😑
Will do 👍🏻
I own a Scrambler 400x and each time when i give the throtlle i just smile. Its that fun!🎉 It gives feel of big bike without compromising the nimbleness of a commutor. As mentioned in the video, the major issues is headlight. Along with it, the bike gets easily dirty even during very mild rains. Happy to be Scrambler 400x rider 🎊
@@sanjaymv4975 Well said 😄 Regarding the dirty part, it’s the nature of all adventure and scrambler bikes owing to the long travel suspension and tall mudguards. It’s fun when you go off road and play in the dirt 😋
@@AbhishekDaniel yea true. Coming from a RTR 160, the power feels more than sufficient. The versatility of this bike should make it a perfect choice for single bike garage owners!
Btw, Do you have any plan to install Vaishnu Headlight on the Scrambler 400x? I heard it's good in terms of throw of light.
@@sanjaymv4975 I have it installed on my Himalayan and it's great. It wasn't available for the Scrambler at that time and hence went for the Maddog.
Just took the delivery of My scrambler 400X today. Awesome bike. Now waiting for 1000 KM first service to open up it for long rides
Congrats 🥂 Happy riding 🙂
You can still do long rides now. It is better go on a 400km trip and get the services done. I know you can not rev hard but 5K RPM is enough for touring. Congrats by the way.
@@soloqVenu thanks buddy
Am booked today 😂
Receiving delivery next week. Excited 🤩🤩🤩
After sitting on the Watchlist for 4 hours, watching the video just before going to bed was totally worth it.
Thanks for sharing your experience in detail.
Great content as usual...
Thanks a lot ☺️
I love my 400x, have had it for 5 weeks and ive done 2000kms so far. Good work with the videos!
Thank you 🙂
what is your height bro. i felt difficult while turning in city traffics during multiple test drive
@@idnanda I am 5'9. It's less about height and more about the inseams I believe. But really, its just a matter of giving it time. On the test right you can never fully get it but over time it becomes easier. It was a matter of couple of weeks, which isn't to say that I am not careful even now
@@idnanda I’m 5’5” and owner is 5’4”. I recommend off training. You’ll be able to ride tall bikes with ease.
All the pros and cons mentioned here in this video are correct, i own a scrambler 400x, its a awesome machine
Yes it is 😎
Mahn, love your videos.
Very minimal usage of clips and pure commentary. Too good
Thanks a lot ☺️
I own a scrambler and I had a small crash where the bike just fell down to the left side, but to my surprise the the handle bar, handle bar holder and the t-stem took a shake and had a bend on them. The estimate came out to staggering 16k for just a fall, to my luck the insurance covered the charges.
man! I'm so sorry to hear that! I had a very similar incident with my Himalayan 411 when I fell onto soft mud on an off road trail and it cost me 13k but luckily had it covered under insurance. I guess it's all a matter of luck sometimes 🤕
Great content bro. Look forward to more videos on your 400x!
Thank you 🙂
Good video! Here in Brazil this kind of RSA benefit is just a dream… nothing near to that from the bike industry. We have to pay insurance companies to offer us something like that!
I’m sorry. That’s sad to hear. Here almost every company offers RSA and it’s kind of like a mandatory thing. Hopefully your situation will improve as the motorcycle industry expands.
Booked this Thursday. Should be available anytime this week…
Congrats 🥂
I'm so confused between the Honda CB350RS and the 400X. I'm in love with both the machines. Your every video confuses me even more 😂 Great content though.
Both are very different motorcycles 😅 Thank you 🙂
@@AbhishekDaniel Could you give me some pointers to help me decide? City commute and occasional long tours is my requirement. 400X is over my budget but my mind keeps going back to thinking to spend a little more to get a more versatile bike than the Honda.
@@enits1712 I purchased scrambler due to lovely handling...peppy performance & plush suspension..honda will be costlier to own due to full oil change twice a year
@@enits1712 only a test ride can help you decide 😅
@@aloknsit The mileage difference would make up the cost difference I guess.
Scrambler 400x is an awesome machine for sure i recently did South India tour of 2000kms
Every mile it put a smile on my face for sure.
It might not be con but minor inconvenience of the motor cycle is its a dirt magnet ( May be the tires are designed in such a way to spit out dirt/water) but in rainy days you cant take pillion riders. And even if you are riding slowly your shoes are going to get dirty.
And there is no oem tire hugger to reduce this.
As you said dirt spillage on a bike designed to go off road with tall suspension and high mudguards isn’t a con. It’s the character of such dirt/adventure/scrambler motorcycles. Just have to get used to it and installing tyre huggers in such bikes are a hazard.
You can check this channel called DNA VLOGS. There he shows a best fit tyre hugger for scrambler.
@@AbhishekDanielagreed
@@karma6762 I won’t recommend such tyre huggers. I had one installed on my Himalayan. During one off road ride when my rear suspension bottomed out, the hugger got hit and jammed the brakes and bend my disc rotor. Many experts I talked to shared similar experiences and none of them recommend installing an aftermarket tyre hugger. There’s a reason manufacturers designs such motorcycles without a hugger and we better stick to it.
1:02 "there are no unnecessary noises coming from any part of the engine" .Only RE owners can understand that😂
Very true 🥲 *no chassis or tappets were harmed in making this video*
@@AbhishekDaniel 😂😂
On my way to take delivery of my scambler 400x while watch this video.
Congrats on the new ride 🙂
I 100% agree with headligh, well driven the bike at 10:30pm i missed a pot hole i couldn't see it properly the length also not that good, i shoud get some aftermarket lights but daym those are costly 😑
Yes they are costly but better be safe than sorry. The stock headlights are so bad that you are risking an accident every time you ride at night.
I am planning to own one... since that you are replying to each and every comment(appreciate it bro).. thought on checking on three points 1. Is it ok for daily commute 2. Do we feel vibrations 3. How to control that dirt part since i want this for daily commute... thanks mate
1. It’s good for city commute. Very easy to manoeuvre.
2. Vibrations are very subjective. Coming from a Himalayan, it’s very smooth but compared to a scooter, it’ll vibrate. It’s personal preference. Both the above points can be answered with a test ride.
Scrambler is a motorcycle intended for off road purposes also. Every bike with off road intentions will have long travel suspension and tall mud guards. Dirt splash is inevitable. You have to get used to it. It’s the character of such motorcycle.
If your primary intention is commute, then speed 400 would be the better choice.
Bro please lower the background music 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
from next video onwards definitely 😅
@@AbhishekDanielthanks for the speedy response (unlike only during office hours ) 😊 😂
@@sr_sherlock825 haha you're welcome 😄
i am from Delhi Dwarka, here new showroom and service center, .. they are very nice they will tell price before doing the work so we can understand the structure they offers water coffee just need to drop the bike in entrance, they offer pick up drop service, for free, i feel better as i am coming from Royal Enfield .
Exactly bro! I feel you! In RE we are treated like shit. They don’t give a shit about the customers and it’s been the same experience in 4 different centres in Bangalore. Triumph is the complete opposite. They do a great job in servicing, addressing the issues and the communication is also excellent. Feels welcomed coming from RE to Triumph
Very nicely done, thank you bro!
You're welcome 🙂
Hey, I am average rider and after my daughter turned 10 now, really want to shed that scooty girly feeling and want to get a good bike to turn around and skip the decade. But seems so many things got upgraded in this last 10yrs. I am bit confused between 400x and himalayan 451, will do average riding in city and will start going on highways for 50-100kms trips. Himalayan for looks and suspension is my 1st choice, but for quality and nimbleness Speed 400x seems gr8 choice...Bit confused since 6months now..
@@kapilkhedekar6584 take test rides of both back to back
Hi Bro..I sense u do alot city riding than highways so better go for scram as first choice himmy450 ll not be tat great for city rides..and if u r simple cool guy in nature then u can prefer Honda CB350 RS ..
Finally think which fits well for your purpose n your pocket rather getting addicted to these hypes 😊
Good Luck Bro..Safe riding
Thank you for sharing your experience Abhishek. I have some doubts. what about pillion comfort? If I want to take my wife on tours on this one, is this a good choice? Can it cruise at 120? I will be using this for touring mostly. My wife and I are below 60 kgs weight and slim. Or if you think there is a better option?
Sorry for the long list of questions. Thank you in advance.
@@nikhilnegi4286 For touring with pillion comfort in mind, I’d suggest you go for Himalayan 450
I drove around a 90 km long on the scram with pillion. Return I sat behind the way well i can say I had no issue with the pillion rider when I was cruising with 80-90. I think it's best with pillion rider 120+ was risky, well coming to comfort i didn't move a bit it's non stop ride I didn't feel any issue with the stock seat. It all depends on the pillion one.
Very informative ✨
Thank you 🙂
Which service centre did you choose . Even i have heard mixed reviews related to Triumph service
@@mithunravikumar6482 Khivraj Whitefield, Bangalore
Bro you are such a happy boy owning the 400x that you missed few other cons as well. Being an owner myself and being a big fanboy of this spectacular range of bikes just as you, I cant help but notice some niggles in the overall experience owning one of this.
All the pros are somewhat I agree with you apart from the choking issue that you mentioned as it comes a little early for me at somewhere between a 85-90 kmph. That feels to be the perfect cruising speed as far as I have experienced. Although I am being much taller and heavier than you. I think it is obvious.
About the cons I would like to add the mud catching propensity of the bike. As it can easily be termed as a "Dirt magnet". Anywhere you go on a little water poodle or a little dirt, the bike catches a lot if dirt on the back side which is exposed as a result the lubrication of the chain gets affected and every now and then it has to be lubed to help us get a smooth drive . Triumph should have addressed this issue.
Aoart from this my experience of owning this motorcycle is as joyous and fun-filled as yours.
I feel the choky feeling is an issue related to the lean emission norms. My Himalayan had the same issue but got rectified with BMC air filter and FuelX Pro. Since the bike is fairly new, I’m waiting till the the second service to install these mods. But if u push past the 6000 rpm, it gets smooth. I’ve cruised on the highways at 120-130kmph and it’s butter smooth.
The dirt magnet thing I completely disagree. You have bought an off road oriented motorcycle that has long suspension travel and tall mud guards. Attracting dirt is a character of every adventure or scrambler motorcycle. If that was an issue, you should’ve gone for a road oriented bike like the Speed 400. There’s nothing wrong in the Scrambler or my Himalayan attracting dirt and even throwing it on your face when we go off road riding. It’s fun in a way 😄
@@AbhishekDanielWell even the speed is a dirt magnet 😂 And regarding the mud throwing nature it could have been made a bit better atleast to the levels of himalayan 450. Its a scrambler with road use as its primary focus. My family got both the himmy and scrambler. Himlayan does way better when it comes to the mud splash issue. The mud splash issue is definitely a con for majority of the scrambler users as its evident inthe owners group. People are trying all types of tyre huggers as well but still its useless.
@@R4v3N007 I have a Himalayan 411 and compared to that Scrambler is way better! 411 throws mud everywhere including the rear shocks and your body. Himalayan 450 may be better in that aspect but sucks in terms of throttle response and engine refinement. IMO users who complain so much about mud splash shouldn't go for bikes with tall suspension. It's not a flaw, it's the character of the motorcycle. I've seen people complain in the forums about engine "overheating" issues as well. They expect a 400cc single cylinder to run like a 100c Honda Shine in a country with average temperature of 35 degree celcius 😂
@@AbhishekDaniel Dont get me wrong I despise the himalayan as well on the engine part🤣 The amount of gear shifting required in bangalore traffic on a himalayan 450 is unbearable for me. The only positives I found on the himmy was this mud splash protection, the room for pillion on the backseat and the highway performance. People like me and majority of the guys I saw on forums/groups are people who want a bike which is great for indian roads. Even though we dont do any offroading the indian pothhole filled roads are more than enough for the off road experience. And like i said a scrambler is primarily road focused bike, so it doesnt make sense how a himmy does better on this mud splash front. And the higher suspension travel also is not a factor since the speed with lower suspension travel also suffers from the same mud splash issue. The rear mud flap near the suspension is utterly useless, even went for the mid splash protection kit and still its the same. I heard they are coming with a new design for the protection kit as well. So for sure not many people are happy with this issue and triumph is aware of the same. You maybe inthe minority who enjoys the mud, but the fact remains. Regarding the other issues you mentioned I agree people should expect those when buying a 400cc bike.
@@R4v3N007 👍🏻
Wonderful explanation of your ownership thus far, Abishek.
One question, I'm taking my delivery next week and planning to bring it ~350 kms to where i work after a day or two. I will go over the owner's manual. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Congrats 🥂 Happy riding 🙂 Follow the service advisor’s instructions for the run in period.
@@AbhishekDaniel Thank you. Sure. Cheers!
Thanks for this.
You’re welcome 🙂
can you test ride Royal Enfield's Guerrilla 450 and give us your honest opinion? I am torn between Scrambler 400x vs. Guerrilla 450 and would love a video from someone unbiased.
Both are totally different bikes in terms of its purpose. Guerilla is a roadster and I'm not into road oriented bikes. I'm more into Adventure bikes and Scramblers because I love off road. Guerilla and Speed 400 would be a good comparison but after test riding the Himalayan, I can say that Triumph's engine refinement is miles ahead of the Sherpa 450.
@@AbhishekDaniel thank you for your opinion!
@@AndyBakos82 You're welcome 🙂
Which one would you recommend, speed 400 or scrambler 400?
People are telling brakes on scrambler is not good compared to speed.
Suggestion: Reduce the volume of the background music.
Solution to braking issue I’ve mentioned in the video. Kindly refer the video.
I don’t know your use case scenario so I can’t recommend which bike. For me it’s the scrambler since my use case scenario involves off road.
Sorry for the loud volume. I’ll reduce it in upcoming videos
Keep up the honesty and transparency of your review of your scrambler 400x. If someone asks me about my scrambler 400x, I would share the same views except for the servicing part. I was charged ₹5400 during my first service for oil & coolant top up, brake pad & lever change and getting the chain lubed. I am not sure if I was charged right. So i was just wondering which service center in Bangalore did you give the scrambler to?
For my 1st service, they charged me 2056 RS.
I changed my brake pads to sintered ones when the stock organic ones ran out. It costed me 3000 RS for that.
I service at Khivraj Whitefield. I think it cost you 5k because you included the brake pad change. I changed the pad only when the first one wore out and it was sometime after the first service. If I had combined both then maybe bill would’ve come up to 5k
@@AbhishekDaniel makes sense 👍
Bro I just bought this beautiful machine one week ago and I just completed 400kms and I want to ask some question , if you can answer please...
1. I want to get the PPF Coating on tank, should i get it done from showroom or karol bagh ?
2. Mine is giving 17 kms per litre average is same case happened with you ?
3. If I install the extra light from karol bagh or any other after market, Will the 5 year warranty become void ?
4. In rainfall season whole my back suspension and tyres gets muddy , what should I install ?
5. what should I do to increase my average atleast 25 kms p litre
1. I don’t think showroom will do ppf and I don’t know where’s Karol Bagh 😅
2. Wait till first service. Mileage improves after first service
3. Regarding warranty, please consult your triumph service advisor
4. Scrambler is an off road oriented motorcycle. Every off road bike will have tall suspension and tail mud guards. Mud slash is inevitable and it’s the character of such bikes. You have to get used to it. Don’t instal unnecessary whee huggers as they are a hazard.
@@AbhishekDaniel Thanku so much bro, You have solved my much queries.......
Can you make a video of all the required tool kit for this bike? I am trying to create a tool kit but i don't have much of experience .
@@vrushabhpatil5250 you don’t need a toolkit as long as you do regular maintenance from the service center. All you need is a good paddock stand, chain cleaner, brush and a chain lube
It doesn't come with a centre stand. And even don't have a provision to install after market stand. Is it a problem? How difficult it is to lube the chain.
You don’t need a centre stand. A good paddock stand will do the job
Where did you do the dirty trail runs?BTW We both bought the bike from the same dealership.
Tribal Adventure Cafe, Devanahalli, Bangalore
Hi Abhishek. Can you please share city and highway fuel efficiency figures that you have experienced on the Scrambler 400x?
City around 29 and highways around 32 kmpl
Bro why did u change the crash guard? Were the old one's not good?
Old ones are excellent. But during trail riding mototorque slider on the crash guards provide enough room between the ground and the bike so that our leg won’t get stuck under the bike in case of a fall. That’s why we went for it.
Can you please suggest which Service Center in Bangalore gave you the best experience
Khivraj Whitefield
Abhishek ji mai isko lene wala hu.bumper 2 bumper traffic mai isme frequently gear change to nahi karne padte.
Take test ride in city traffic and see
Hey!
Loved your video!! But i have one question like can we update the ecu while taking the delivery? As you & other people mentioned about the stalling issues?
I didn’t mention any stalling issue 😅 They’ll update the ECU before delivery
@@AbhishekDaniel Okay, Thank You!!!
Very useful video.. Thanks bro .. Can you please tell me from which Triumph showroom in Blore you bought it? Hearing mixed reviews about Khivraj and Keerti got me confused
Khivraj Whitefield
You can lower the background sound
Will definitely do. Sorry for the inconvenience 😬
since you got this from Bangalore may I know how much is the on road price here?
Around 3.6L
But in google i can see 3.39l on road in bangalore is that you took some rxtra insurance or accessories?
@@likhitpoojari4926 why don’t you enquire with a dealership and be sure once and for all?
@@AbhishekDaniel i was just asking you if you have, no would have been a simple and clear ans. Thankyou through
@@likhitpoojari4926 you're welcome 😂
Hi, may I know how much they charged for the brake pad change?
Around 2000 INR for the sintered pad and 200 for the labour charge
@@AbhishekDaniel thank you, great and informative video by the way
@@darklalit You're welcome 🙂
Which one will you suggest for daily driver
Scrambler 400x or Guerrilla 450?
Both are totality different bikes in terms of purpose usage. For daily commute Speed 400 will be better
I think you forget to add another major disadvantage and that is the mud throw. It’s a nightmare in rainy seasons. Although it’s expected from a naked/scrambler bike but they should have at least given an option of hugger. Even their mud splash accessories are pretty useless.
I just finished replying to someone with your same opinion. I completely disagree to your point. Mud splash is almost inevitable for motorcycles designed for some off road purpose. Dirt/Adventure/Scrambler bikes have tall suspension and high rise mudguards that will never do the same job of a street or sports motorcycle. It's the character of such motorcycles and not a flaw. If you are very bothered by it, don't go for such motorcycles. Go for a street naked or a sports tourer instead. And installing tyre huggers are a hazard in such bikes. I learned it the hard way on my Himalayan and I wouldn't recommend it.
Hi. For a relatively short rider (5'7") howz it to manage in B2B city traffic.
And the heating and suspension in city roads. East Blore has.pathetic roads. And my scooter isn't cutting it.
Had a Speed booking but kinda put it on hold, due to heating which I xprncd on the TD Bike.
1. Short or tall, riding tall bikes is a skill u can easily develop by attending off road training. If not interested in training, take test rides. Comfort levels vary from person to person. I’m 5’5” and owner is 5’4” and we don’t have any issues because we have taken training but there are ppl close to 6’ in the comments complaining about not having flat foot.
2. Every single cylinder mid weight capacity motorcycle generate a lot of heat. It’s completely absolutely normal. Especially in a country like ours where average temperatures are high. If it’s not comfortable for you, either you have to get used to it or drop the plan of owning one. I’m very sure the speed 400 you test rode would’ve been absolutely fine.
@@AbhishekDaniel Thnx a ton. For the detailed explanation.
Btw, you didn't dwell on the suspension question which I'd asked.
Do the jerks (from the potholes, flyover joints, illegal speedbreakers) travel upwards to your spine and neck?
I did experience them disturbing the ride in the Hness CB 350. The Scrambler want available for a TD yet.
@@srinathkaushik Scrambler's suspension is very soft and plush. It glides over bumps and potholes. It's not suited for spirited riding at high speeds but definitely suited for broken roads and off road. Get a test ride. It's available in all Triumph showrooms.
Hey brother which bike would you recommend for family as per your experience hness 350 / speed 400 or scrambler 400x or any other bike?
I test ride both the bikes but still confused. Any suggestions?
I chose the Scrambler 400x for its touring and off road capabilities. I’m not sure about family use case scenario. I think Highness will better suit your requirements. But for family purpose there are better bikes than these 3.
@@AbhishekDaniel so which brand of bike would you suggest?
@@abbassayyad31 I don’t know bro. I haven’t test ridden any other bikes 😅 I’m not a family guy so I tend to go for other purpose oriented bikes. I’m not much aware of other bikes suited for family rides. But brand wise I think Honda should be good in terms of refinement and reliability.
@@AbhishekDaniel okay brother no problem 😅 by the way nice content keep it up 👍
My main focus area should be commuting and some long rides. Will it be suitable for me, and what is the mileage it gives in the city? I am 5.11, so it would be suitable for me to commute. I am confused between choosing Himalayan 450 or Triump 400x
Watch this - ua-cam.com/video/-KxUFGs5YoI/v-deo.htmlsi=j1WpziN2BWBLtCmQ
More importantly, take multiple test rides
Are you getting annoying sound or chain sound while doing off road or commuting bike over any potholes?
nope. i think you need to adjust the chain slack
@@AbhishekDaniel I have adjusted it multiple times but not getting rid from this annoying issue
@@abhishekbartwal4607 Is it cleaned and lubed regularly? If yes you shouldn’t have the issue. If it persists, consult the service center
Hi Abhishek,
any issue with the bike pulling to the right when handlebar is not held ? Apart from it, how's the moto torque crash guard ?
No pulling issue. Crashguard so far so good. Has sustained soft falls on dirt track.
Which service centre do you visit in Bangalore?
Khivraj Whitefield
Would you recommend Zana crash gaurd, I have company fitted leg and engine gaurd, however they were not very effective in Zanskar Laddakh off road trip. Please suggest
I have installed Mototorque crash guard and it works good. However, installing any after market crash guard should be made with full discretion especially after chassis breakage incidents on other motorcycles.
Is 5'6'' rider height good enough to ride this bike in cities?
Height doesn’t matter to ride tall bikes. It’s just a matter of developing a skill and it’s simple. Off road training helps a lot.
show the bike, how it looks, we want to see more of the bike
See my Scrambler accessories video
Hi bro, where did you do the ppf from?
Detail Xpertz, Vidyaranyapura
Namaskara bro, iam from Bangalore. Purchased Scrambler 400 X couple of weeks back and enjoying every ride. The ride quality is magic. Needed a sugestion if touring is okay before first service. What may be the maximum speed levels during this phase without negative impact on the engine, bro?
Follow the guidelines as recommended by the service advisor for the run in period
What's about the chain 🤔, some people commented on poor chain
No issues so far. And we properly maintain it too.
Which Tyre are you planning to install?
Installed Reise TrailR
Can u please suggest which handle bar u upgrade in scrambler, I am not able to find that video u uploaded
Handle bar is the stock one only.
Heard that led indicators gets foggy don't you face that issue?
Nope
My Triumph scrambler’s first service is due in the next couple of days.. could you please let me know which service center you would recommend? I’m looking for a reliable and quality service center in Bangalore.
Khivraj Whitefield
What’s your view on gurella 450 & ns400 when compared to 400x?
I haven't test ridden both so I don't know
whats the tyre pressure that u maintain
as per owner's manual. it's written on the chain cover as well.
Hearing stock breakpads, chain sprocket quality not good, not durable, your experience?
About the stock brake pads, I've mentioned the solution in the video. Everything else I disagree.
Bro i own interceptor but it feel heavy on offroad and long touring
Considering an all-rounder bike for touring nd city
Ktm390adv or scrambler 400x?
What r ur views on yezdi adventure??
Watch my comparison video here -
ua-cam.com/video/-KxUFGs5YoI/v-deo.html
I haven’t test ridden Yezdi so I don’t know about that.
Handlebar cost only 600?
For Speed 400 they charged me for 2k
They would've made you change the clamps as well which is costly
Which service center would u recommend in Bangalore?
Khivraj Whitefield
For my bike sweet spot is 6th gear and 80kmph
You aren't pushing it enough 😅
Great video! Which tyres did you upgraded too?
Reise Trail R
This is very good to ride until 90~100. Post that the buzz kicks in, better than ktm though… long hours on saddle is not going to be easy. By the way one indicator costed 1000.
Push it beyond 110 and it’ll become butter smooth. Can cruise at 120 all day without any stress.
Anna need your help.
I have honda highness now i m planning for this bike only for touring what you say is it good decision or not ?
❤❤loves your videos
Honda Highness is very good for touring
@@AbhishekDaniel Oh thank you brother 🙏 it's helps me lottttt.Love you Anna ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
@@sidduhiremath4763 You're welcome 🙂
which service center you suggest in Bangalore
Khivraj Whitefield
I'm about 5'7", will the seat cause issues ? especially during city traffic...
Seat is very comfortable
@@AbhishekDaniel I'm sorry I meant the seat height ...
@@reubendk take rest ride to see if it’s comfortable for you or not
Guru naanu Bengaluru inda, nanna bike ee Thursday ge barthaa ide.
Neevu yaava showroom inda buy maaDiddu?
Khivraj Whitefield
@@AbhishekDaniel ohh ok thanks bro 👍🏾🙂
Recently maine harley x440 li hai.city mai ye aaram se 4th ya 5th gear mai chal jati hai.kya scrambler 400x bhi city mai 4th ya 5th gear mai chal jati hai.
Sorry my english is poor
Yes. Take test ride and see
Hi Abhishek, do you recommend scrambler in terms of pillion comfort. I drop my wife in office, so i pillion comfort is one of the criteria i cannot ignore.
If not, can you recommend other alternatives with good pillion comfort?
Thanks.
Pillion comfort is better in Himalayan 450. But for short city commutes Scrambler 400X is good enough.
Damm 5'5 must be playing imp role for your discomfort.. I'm 5'7 and I'm in dilemma whether to go for it or not
Haha it’s not at all uncomfortable. The owner is 5’4” and she rides it like a charm. It’s only because we’ve taken off road training and have done many dirt track practice sessions. Height doesn’t matter in riding tall bikes once you skill up
If u 5.5 then why went with sacb400x u should go with speed
If you think height matters to ride a tall bike, then maybe try taking off road training
Thalaikundha ooty i recognise....
Yes. Beautiful place ❤
Am from ooty. Just got my scrambler weeks before
Top speed is 148 not 160 or 170
@@JadenYT737 You haven’t pushed it enough yet 😅
@@AbhishekDaniel you pushed high you are at 160+ now but it's a speedo error in reality it's not more than 150 try gps test.
@@JadenYT737 thanks👍 for now, i'll take the wrong speedo value 😊
I got 160 when I got the bike, well i regret it tho after that I got some tappet issue in engine went to SC and they said why you stressed the new engine and they did some adjustments now it's all good running like a beast
Mileage
It isn’t a con in this bike and it’ll largely depend on rider and maintenance
would like to see the bike more than your face, thanks
You can visit nearest Triumph showroom for that
Why is this such unnecessary background music?
Sorry for that. Will not use it from next video
What a useless background music
Take care of it in future videos
Definitely 👍🏻