I think it looks better in black than red - and it's a good looking bike! It's amazing the difference water cooling can make in getting performance out of an engine.
Morning Mr TAYM. Thanks for the mention, yes indeed a kind subscriber has offered to let me out on his Speed 400, so when we are back down in Cheshire, weather permitting, I will be out on it. Hoping to have a much longer ride on the Guerrilla on the same visit too. Cheers
Your right mr TAYM I test rode one the other day and I couldn’t figure out how to express the feeling, and yes it does remind me of the 70s 250s we use to ride. Spot on 👍
I do like these Triumph 400s they make perfect sense for me. I'm getting to an age where I don't want big heavy bikes and want something a lot more manageable to push around. My ideal bike combo at the moment would be a Triumph Scrambler 400 and a Suzuki 8R. I haven't tried the Guerilla yet, but have ridden the Himalayan which I found a little top heavy.
Where the Himi is top heavy, the Guerrilla is so much better. Yes it is still weighty, but lighter than the Classic 350, and you really don’t feel the weight on the Guerrilla.
@ianhughesroyalenfield Thanks for your comment, I have seen the guerrilla in the flesh and was impressed with its build. I'll see if Roger lets me out on his demo bike. I'm still loving my classic 350, but there are times when I wish for something with just a little more go. The classic for me is a keeper, and if I can afford to, I would like to add another bike with a little more power but without a weight penalty.
Yea I downsized to the Speed 400, no regrets whatsoever, well done Triumph! Only downside is I'm running it in for the 600miles, 250 to go, can't wait.
I like it and will try one out at some point , the agility and ability to not be bullied in modern traffic is appealing to me and I think it looks great
I was nervous about the Scrambler 400x initially but it has really stole my heart! It is so capable. Ian is a bit biased to RE since his channel is heavily based on RE content. But the Guerilla and the new Hemi 450 are poised to do very well I think!!! I still want a Classic 350 for myself, but death by missus is something to be avoided!!😂😂😂
Took one out as a curtesy bike last week , ok for town work but to small for me , used to 1000 cc tourers etc , the front brake had no feel , and stopping power was negative . The bike had done 1000 miles and there was rust already on the rear suspension carrier etc ( not good) . 🤪🤪😊👍
A nice little revisit to this new modern classic, I had the scrambler 400 X in mind as my son's next bike but now he's of an age where he could go for any of the A2 compliant machines. I had a marvellously happy test ride on the BMW R1250R today and it was a lovely dry sunny day to boot 👍😊 The salesman set the ES to Auto and rider mode to Road to start with, just leaving the forecourt the front end seemed all out of shape. I figured the suspension was too soft and wallowy so I changed to Dynamic mode, that firmed it up a treat and the bike behaved impeccably. The engines got lots of grunt with the new shift cam design, rider comfort is pretty good and it handles well once you tweak the suspension. Of coarse you're exposed to the wind but it's clean air, I'll look into screens, the stock can doesn't sound too bad either. I feel less bad about getting shot of the ZZR now ( the Kawasaki dealer is buying it back), the BMW is a little more sophisticated and it put a huge grin on my face 😁 Thanks again for plugging both bikes for me 👍😊⭐
Strange that very little is heard, or seen about the Yamaha MT-03. I appreciate it is a different style of bike, but for an older person like myself (87) who as been riding sports bikes, but now wants a lighter bike with similar peg placement, I can highly recommend the little MT-03. I purchased a new one in 2021, and they are a cracking little bike!
I downsized to an mt 03 and couldn't be happier. It's an amazing bike to ride due to it's light weight and seat height. With 42 bhp on tap it's great fun to ride, I can keep up with my friends who have bikes with twice the engine size. Why pay for the extra power you never use on today's roads ? Smaller bikes make much more sense in term of mpg, road tax and insurance premiums. At the present time mine's showing 102.2 mpg The only bike I'd swap it for is an R3. In addition, the MT has been tried and tested over many years and has proved to be extremely reliable. I've ridden mine through three winters and haven't noticed any signs of deterioration. It'll be interesting to see if the Triumph ages as well.
I think that the speed 400 would taste like half a Mr Kipling's cake . Your excellent video makes for a good comparison with Ian's Guerilla riding video and both bikes are clearly a lot of fun. I think that I would lean towards the Guerilla, which I think sounded better. I would also take the Triumph 400 Scrambler over the Speed 400 as it is a little bit bigger and I prefer the looks. Anyway, we are spoiled for choice at the moment. Fantastic!
I think it definitely tastes of black liquorice. I think it's a marvellous little bike and, for me, I think it just looks better than the RE guerrilla and it has the added bonus of not having a silly name.
Was it Tasty Tetleys Tea that you had under these Terrific Trees at TCs and I hope it was not Tepid...great looking Triumphant Triumph in a great looking Temperant Treed front yard. When to many T's are never enough. Thanks TAYM 😊😊
My mate, in his 60s - same height as you bought one in April and took it to France with us. You know how we are dead enthusiastic about a bike until you are NOT - like I was with the speed limited Meteor? Well his main complaint was it is undefeated. No need to use first gear at all and revving the guts out of it when doing 70ish. You got it right when you said it’s like the old Tiger Cub! He wanted to re-sprocket it but no after market parts available. Think he was just disappointed.
It was interesting that "Nathan The Postman" thought the engine in the 400x was a peach and the best of the latest mid size motors including the RE 450 one. When I saw the 400's I thought they looked better finished by far than the competition ... strangely though despite loving the Speed Twin look in the 900/1200 's I was a tad underwhelmed Triumph didn't give the 400's a look of their own but instead played it safe and created a mini Bonneville clone. They were right though as the sales numbers of 50,000 + prove !
Ay up TAYM it's a nice speed and I reckon a good steed but is it more comfortable than it's big sister as I found that to be very uncomfortable very quickly when I road that bearing in mind I am a bit of a fossil 😉I think the seat on this 400 does look a bit more comfortable though. , no center stand of course but looks good I do like it but I do like the look of the that there guerilla too hmmm .I will have one of them one of these days or maybe years😁👌👍
Nice - but no centre stand - shame. It would be nice to see on these reviews how the seat/side panel come off and how/if they lock (i think the ones on the new GoldStar just pull off. Bur this one is tempting.
Thanks Mark 😁 I never tried, I know the side panels pull off and I know the BSA side panels are a bit tricky to get back on properly 🤔 I will check on future videos, good point 😁
Hey Mr Thame, I'm interested to know how you consider the suspension to perform in comparison to your T100, of which I also own. Especially along that B Road to TC's. I find the T100 suspension very agricultural on kentish B roads.
Thanks Tim 😁 I found the bike held its line on bends even when the road was bumpy. I do find suspension fascinating. Firstly there is the comfort factor and a nice smooth ride and then there is the handling side and whether bumps disrupt the bike. The two can often be misleading and some bikes (I am thinking of the Street Triple RS) are fantastic on bumpy back roads even when set up firm. I think the 400 is ok, but it doesn’t weigh much. The T100 could benefit from some better suspension but again, for me, it’s ok. Sorry, I seem to have just waffled and confused myself 😂😂😂
Can you still get black jacks & was it fruit salads or aunt sallys? 🤔. The 400 certainly is a good looking machine & as for any issues arising, is there any bike that has never had a duff one, whether it be particular to that individual one or a design/manufacture problem? I don’t think you can go wrong with any of the new 400/450 bikes generally whichever brand you choose. Lots of fun testing what’s available locally but then the worry of have you picked the right one, when a decision is made & money paid out.lol.
i test rode this and the guerilla.... i defy anyone to say the triumph is better.... On every count i preferred the guerilla..... engine suspension finish comfort all better on the royal enfield imo
Yes😂😂 and those that live in pothole, gravel laden, shit covered, tractor oil and diesel spilt, roads of places like Suffolk 😂😂😂 but mainly those with a lack of control 😂😂 thanks Mike 😁
![Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 vs Triumph Speed 400 [QuickTest#43]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/aZeTsNAGvik/mqdefault.jpg)
I think it looks better in black than red - and it's a good looking bike! It's amazing the difference water cooling can make in getting performance out of an engine.
@@icedidi yes, I remember the two stroke uplift in power with the gamma and LC 😁 thanks ice 😁
Morning Mr TAYM. Thanks for the mention, yes indeed a kind subscriber has offered to let me out on his Speed 400, so when we are back down in Cheshire, weather permitting, I will be out on it. Hoping to have a much longer ride on the Guerrilla on the same visit too. Cheers
Really interested to see what the difference is other than one being retro and the other modern 🤔 thanks Ian 😁
Must agree they are great little bikes, I have the Scrambler 400 and love it. Nice to see you exploring the lanes from my neck of the woods.
@@davebruley7445 yes, prefer the scrambler 😁 thanks Dave😁
Your right mr TAYM I test rode one the other day and I couldn’t figure out how to express the feeling, and yes it does remind me of the 70s 250s we use to ride. Spot on 👍
Thanks DG 😁 definitely just like them 😁
I do like these Triumph 400s they make perfect sense for me. I'm getting to an age where I don't want big heavy bikes and want something a lot more manageable to push around. My ideal bike combo at the moment would be a Triumph Scrambler 400 and a Suzuki 8R. I haven't tried the Guerilla yet, but have ridden the Himalayan which I found a little top heavy.
Where the Himi is top heavy, the Guerrilla is so much better. Yes it is still weighty, but lighter than the Classic 350, and you really don’t feel the weight on the Guerrilla.
@ianhughesroyalenfield Thanks for your comment, I have seen the guerrilla in the flesh and was impressed with its build. I'll see if Roger lets me out on his demo bike. I'm still loving my classic 350, but there are times when I wish for something with just a little more go. The classic for me is a keeper, and if I can afford to, I would like to add another bike with a little more power but without a weight penalty.
@@AliasMrHackenbacker thanks D 😁 yes, would cover all bases I reckon with those two😁
@@ianhughesroyalenfield interesting 😁
Yea I downsized to the Speed 400, no regrets whatsoever, well done Triumph!
Only downside is I'm running it in for the 600miles, 250 to go, can't wait.
I like it and will try one out at some point , the agility and ability to not be bullied in modern traffic is appealing to me and I think it looks great
Absolutely 😁 thanks GCK 😁
They certainly are a good looking little bike!
Thanks Tim 😁
I was nervous about the Scrambler 400x initially but it has really stole my heart! It is so capable. Ian is a bit biased to RE since his channel is heavily based on RE content. But the Guerilla and the new Hemi 450 are poised to do very well I think!!! I still want a Classic 350 for myself, but death by missus is something to be avoided!!😂😂😂
We are very similar in our taste I think 😁 thanks TBG 😁
Took one out as a curtesy bike last week , ok for town work but to small for me , used to 1000 cc tourers etc , the front brake had no feel , and stopping power was negative . The bike had done 1000 miles and there was rust already on the rear suspension carrier etc ( not good) . 🤪🤪😊👍
@@tonybarton3746 very interesting 🤔 thanks Tony 😁 maybe a couple of things to watch for in the coming year😁
A nice little revisit to this new modern classic, I had the scrambler 400 X in mind as my son's next bike but now he's of an age where he could go for any of the A2 compliant machines. I had a marvellously happy test ride on the BMW R1250R today and it was a lovely dry sunny day to boot 👍😊 The salesman set the ES to Auto and rider mode to Road to start with, just leaving the forecourt the front end seemed all out of shape. I figured the suspension was too soft and wallowy so I changed to Dynamic mode, that firmed it up a treat and the bike behaved impeccably.
The engines got lots of grunt with the new shift cam design, rider comfort is pretty good and it handles well once you tweak the suspension. Of coarse you're exposed to the wind but it's clean air, I'll look into screens, the stock can doesn't sound too bad either. I feel less bad about getting shot of the ZZR now ( the Kawasaki dealer is buying it back), the BMW is a little more sophisticated and it put a huge grin on my face 😁 Thanks again for plugging both bikes for me 👍😊⭐
You are welcome GW 😁 can’t wait to see some videos 😁
They look great, didn’t know they come with a quadlock as standard 😉 marvellous mutter and bike, like the scrambler version.
😂😂😂😂 thanks Adrian 😁 scrambler is my choice too 😁
Great looking bike. I love the Union Jack Guitar Pick on the tank too! 🎸🏍
Yes, brilliant 😂😂😁 thanks PW 😁
Im seeing a lot of these up and down the country during my working week. They seem very popular
They have sold over 50,000 of them worldwide so far
Thanks Nathan 😁 yes, proving very popular 😁
Incredible isn’t it 😁
Strange that very little is heard, or seen about the Yamaha MT-03. I appreciate it is a different style of bike, but for an older person like myself (87) who as been riding sports bikes, but now wants a lighter bike with similar peg placement, I can highly recommend the little MT-03. I purchased a new one in 2021, and they are a cracking little bike!
I downsized to an mt 03 and couldn't be happier. It's an amazing bike to ride due to it's light weight and seat height. With 42 bhp on tap it's great fun to ride, I can keep up with my friends who have bikes with twice the engine size. Why pay for the extra power you never use on today's roads ? Smaller bikes make much more sense in term of mpg, road tax and insurance premiums. At the present time mine's showing 102.2 mpg The only bike I'd swap it for is an R3. In addition, the MT has been tried and tested over many years and has proved to be extremely reliable. I've ridden mine through three winters and haven't noticed any signs of deterioration. It'll be interesting to see if the Triumph ages as well.
Yes, completely forgot about it. Loved the xsr 125 too. 😁 thanks Barrie😁 I shall see if I can get on one😁
Very interesting 😁 thanks G 😁
@@TAYM You're very welcome😊
I think that the speed 400 would taste like half a Mr Kipling's cake . Your excellent video makes for a good comparison with Ian's Guerilla riding video and both bikes are clearly a lot of fun. I think that I would lean towards the Guerilla, which I think sounded better. I would also take the Triumph 400 Scrambler over the Speed 400 as it is a little bit bigger and I prefer the looks. Anyway, we are spoiled for choice at the moment. Fantastic!
Absolutely spoilt 😁 thanks GBD 😁
I think it definitely tastes of black liquorice. I think it's a marvellous little bike and, for me, I think it just looks better than the RE guerrilla and it has the added bonus of not having a silly name.
I do too😁 but I haven’t seen the RE in real life yet🤔thanks Mike 😁 I also dislike silly names 😁
Nice wee bike mate
Thanks Ian 😁
Was it Tasty Tetleys Tea that you had under these Terrific Trees at TCs and I hope it was not Tepid...great looking Triumphant Triumph in a great looking Temperant Treed front yard. When to many T's are never enough. Thanks TAYM 😊😊
Only Time will Tell which Tea we had at TCs Trees. 😁😂😂😂 thanks DT 😁
I have a 400 and it's lovely,and i know someone who has been above the speed limit and it's fine 😂
😂😂😂😂 yes, I know someone very very close to me that has been knocking on the big numbers too 😁👹😂😂😂 thanks Keith 😁
My mate, in his 60s - same height as you bought one in April and took it to France with us. You know how we are dead enthusiastic about a bike until you are NOT - like I was with the speed limited Meteor? Well his main complaint was it is undefeated. No need to use first gear at all and revving the guts out of it when doing 70ish. You got it right when you said it’s like the old Tiger Cub! He wanted to re-sprocket it but no after market parts available. Think he was just disappointed.
Very interesting 🤔 it may well turn out to be just a fad🤔 thanks Rob 😁
It was interesting that "Nathan The Postman" thought the engine in the 400x was a peach and the best of the latest mid size motors including the RE 450 one. When I saw the 400's I thought they looked better finished by far than the competition ... strangely though despite loving the Speed Twin look in the 900/1200 's I was a tad underwhelmed Triumph didn't give the 400's a look of their own but instead played it safe and created a mini Bonneville clone. They were right though as the sales numbers of 50,000 + prove !
Very interesting 😁 thanks David 😁
Ay up TAYM it's a nice speed and I reckon a good steed but is it more comfortable than it's big sister as I found that to be very uncomfortable very quickly when I road that bearing in mind I am a bit of a fossil 😉I think the seat on this 400 does look a bit more comfortable though. , no center stand of course but looks good I do like it but I do like the look of the that there guerilla too hmmm .I will have one of them one of these days or maybe years😁👌👍
@@crumblymal8479 thanks Crumb 😁 it’s just the look of the RE that I am not sure about🤔
Service intervals.. 3k vs 10k. I'll take the triumph
Always been the issue for me😁 3000 is just too often 😁 thanks Nick 😁
Nice - but no centre stand - shame. It would be nice to see on these reviews how the seat/side panel come off and how/if they lock (i think the ones on the new GoldStar just pull off. Bur this one is tempting.
Thanks Mark 😁 I never tried, I know the side panels pull off and I know the BSA side panels are a bit tricky to get back on properly 🤔 I will check on future videos, good point 😁
This is a sensibly priced Triumph. When they take a similar pricing policy for the complete range I'll think of buying one.
Prices will only go up with the time
I think they keep taking things off just to keep the prices from going up too much🤔 I think they are only likely to rise 😕 thanks Joe 😁
Me too 😁
As Uncle Stu Said in a Recent Videos
What more Do you Need.?
Not that icedidi Agreed with Him in his Recent Video
Ha Ha..😂
😂😂😂 excellent video I thought 😂😂 thanks Jeff 😁
Nice little bikes,I heard a rumour they are going to make a sporty one for 2025.
Yes, I heard that too 🤔 a Thruxton maybe🤔 thanks Lee 😁
Hey Mr Thame, I'm interested to know how you consider the suspension to perform in comparison to your T100, of which I also own. Especially along that B Road to TC's. I find the T100 suspension very agricultural on kentish B roads.
Thanks Tim 😁 I found the bike held its line on bends even when the road was bumpy. I do find suspension fascinating. Firstly there is the comfort factor and a nice smooth ride and then there is the handling side and whether bumps disrupt the bike. The two can often be misleading and some bikes (I am thinking of the Street Triple RS) are fantastic on bumpy back roads even when set up firm. I think the 400 is ok, but it doesn’t weigh much. The T100 could benefit from some better suspension but again, for me, it’s ok. Sorry, I seem to have just waffled and confused myself 😂😂😂
Triumph looks retro Enfield looks fun
Thanks Sally 😁 exactly 😁
What is the green light on the speedo ? I like the bike but not the revvy nature compared to the Classic 350 😊
I know what you mean 😁 thanks Pete😁
The green light is just the running lights light😁
Can you still get black jacks & was it fruit salads or aunt sallys? 🤔. The 400 certainly is a good looking machine & as for any issues arising, is there any bike that has never had a duff one, whether it be particular to that individual one or a design/manufacture problem?
I don’t think you can go wrong with any of the new 400/450 bikes generally whichever brand you choose. Lots of fun testing what’s available locally but then the worry of have you picked the right one, when a decision is made & money paid out.lol.
Exactly 😁 thanks Martin 😁
I agree 70s 250 performance. can it do the ton love to know.
I am sure some will be trying 😁 I reckon they will get close to it 😁 just like we used to do back in the day 😁 thanks GP 😁
Superb looking but so many owners commenting on electrics failure. Triumph not for me despite huge desitability
Thanks Volt 😁
How did Mrs TAYM find pillion comfort on the SV650
It was ok, but we didn’t go far on it🤔 most 50 miles nonstop 🤔 so not enough to pass any comment😁 She did say she felt safe on it 😁 thanks Tim 😁
Just under £5200, @ late August '24.
Thanks Andy 😁
i test rode this and the guerilla.... i defy anyone to say the triumph is better.... On every count i preferred the guerilla..... engine suspension finish comfort all better on the royal enfield imo
@@DR-lg6xr that makes me very excited to try one 😁 thanks DR 😁
you do seem to be in much more of a hurry when you ride these revvy style bikes ;;
Yes, strange isn’t it 🤔😁 thanks Simon 😁
I'm sad to say im checking out Taym
What has got too much?
40 hp with traction control, i suppose thats for riders that cant control a throttle.
Yes😂😂 and those that live in pothole, gravel laden, shit covered, tractor oil and diesel spilt, roads of places like Suffolk 😂😂😂 but mainly those with a lack of control 😂😂 thanks Mike 😁
@@TAYM 🤣🤣
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Big day on bike & at mates having a Hangi.
370km today buggered & a saw back & saw body but loved it & going to bed 🛌 😴 now.
Bet you're having a slow day today mate you poor old bugger haha😊😊😊
😂😂😂😂 terrible 😂😂😂
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I like scooters better. Thanks
Definitely good for my winter commute 😁 thanks DE😁