I own one in India. Test rode it a fell in love. Didn't ride the speed at all. This was just perfect for me. Clocked about 1000 kms on Himalayan roads with and ear to ear grin.
@@PiyushPatel10 No reason to get stuck between the two. You need to decide what type of a bike you want....cruiser vs a scrambler. Test ride both and see what connects with you. Bike geometry and riding style is more important than many of us in India acknowledge.
@@thekushinator I've been an active driver for the past 10 years, primarily using a car and scooter.activa and occasionally a Splendor bike. I'm currently confused between the RE Meteor/bullet & Triumph scrambler 400 I test rode seven motorcycles: Honda Highness, CB 350, Royal En-field Classic, Bullet, and Meteor and both triumphs After the rides, I've narrowed down to three: 1) RE Bullet, 2) RE Meteor, and 3) Triumph Scrambler 400. The Honda, especially CB 350, lost appeal due to an annoying sound and gear Among RE models, Meteor stood out for comfort. Initially leaning towards the Classic, the Bullet seemed more appealing after tests, possibly due to the seat and handlebar. Strangely, the Classic caused lower spine discomfort, maybe due to a softer seat. Planning six or more years of ownership, I'll conduct more extensive test rides with pillion , covering 8+ km for Meteor, Bullet, and Triumph Scrambler.. In the city, any of these seems suitable. But it is almost like my first bike and my priorities are not set, who knows if i buy meteor i go for cruising, or srambler then country roads.
@@PiyushPatel10 Meteor rider here in Thailand. Love it to bits... I'm waiting for the Scram 450 (RE) to arrive.... I'm a shameless RE fanboy Won't own any other brand 😂 *Crap Game* 🎉
I had a test ride of this. Man oh man, I couldn't get off from it. It's so good. It has comfort of Himalayan seat, smoothness of honda cb350, power of a duke 390 and pleasure like an interceptor. Gears are tall, no knocking, maneuvers like a Messi on field, pulls harder than a machine gun trigger and feels like a dragon you're flying on that's completely in your control. It's so good!
I'm the proud owner of the first one to arrive here on Tenerife! It was made for these roads and I'm grinning ear to ear on it! I also like the styling and the gold anodised forks, after all it is a "MODERN CLASSIC! My first Triumh was a 3TA followed by a ex police T100P in Ireland 40+ years ago and this is my return to biking after a 20 year gap with just a few spins on borrowed machines. I'm looking forward to having a lot of great runs on this one. Love your channel guys, 95% of what you say I agree with but I do think the styling has to move ahead. Keep up the good work.
The audio in your POV riding shots is stunning (the induction sound is intoxicating, I could listen for hours). You really captured it with a quality I haven't heard in other 400x videos. Thank you so much!
Man the footage you all have and your channels presentation is just above all the rest. Definitely my favorite bike channel. The 400 seems like probably the best bike value in motorcycling right now.
@MrDarcy-OlMan oh yeah I think the gold forks look good at least with that semigloss green color. I think grey or black would look good too. The sound is great based on the video for that single. I want one lol.
Incredible review, man! Thank you for letting the sound of the engine be heard without any music or speaking! Your reviews are getting better and better. Well done!
I normally prefer black forks but on the matte green bike I think the gold look good. This is definitely a bike I am interested in, Triumph have got this one right.
I own the speed 400 and am seriously considering also buying the scrambler 400 for a good variety. I am 5 feet almost 8 inches and I have no trouble sitting on the bike with the balls of my feet firmly planted on the ground. They are tremendous bang for the buck for sure. Thanks for your great review
I test rode the scrambler 400 x at my local dealer a couple of weeks ago, i loved it! Great bike for the money, never knew 400cc could be so fun! I'd like one as a second bike to use for trips into town or a winter hack
I bought one. Have over 800 miles on it and love it. It is the perfect companion to my Tiger 800. I sold my DR650 and do not miss it. This bike is more responsive, more managable and confidence inspiring. The power opened up after the 600 mile reprogram.
Another great review. I like this trend of smaller CC bikes, I think it will be good for bringing in new riders. You have to make something they can afford and is not too intimidating. Very nice, well done Triumph.
Placed my order for this one in Carnival Red a couple months ago. Supposedly, I should be the first person here in Denmark to receive the Scrambler 400X when they arrive here. Can't wait to ride it.
@@Plough78 I picked it up today. Really great bike. Even though I pretty much just got off a 1000cc machine with 150 hp, I didn't feel like I missed it at all when I started riding on the scrambler. It's just so smooth and easy to handle and just feels damn nice to ride. I could see myself riding on it all day at 80 kph.
@@Sunesen Marvelous... I'm also tempted by the Enfield 450 scram that'll be coming out soon.. I'll test ride both before deciding.. Just stick with Meteor 350 in the meantime. She's fine around North thailand. I used to live in Arhus, never had a bike licence but zipped around on scooters... At one time I had a Puch Maxi (complete with green milk case) 😂 Fun little machine. Damned thing could go near 70kph *Crap Game* 🎉
Another excellent review Darcy 👍. At last you guy's are getting the recognition you deserve with major manufacturers finally realising how relevant your reviews are and how important it is to reach out to your subscribers. Hopefully, the days of being brushed to one side are long behind you. 😊 A special mention required for the effort you put in to hearing the exhaust - well worth the work you do there too.
Absolutely....I do my bullet 500 at 2500, intercptr with fully synthetic at 4-5000. Getting my green 400x day after....watching this is putting an edge to how keen one is waiting.. One shouldn't wait till the oil is shot. Also I believe in Two First services..500 and 1000-1200.. Hey..all metric Kilometers.. Sorry guys but we have moved on since. Though we still drive on the Left😮
Great review. This is the pick of the two 400's for me. If this bike was around a couple of years ago I think I would have stretched the back balance a bit more and picked this up over my Meteor 350. With the 40HP it'd take longer to outgrow the bike too I think. Also, as an aside, really like the filming and editing on your vids. Great job.
Love all your video's (and the podcast) and after the 'speed 400' review this was the one I was waiting for. With so many channels now gushing about the Royal Enfield's it was good to hear your honest opinion about the RE 350's being underpowered. I think Triumph have nailed it with this gorgeous 400 scrambler. It sits perfectly in the range now - I wonder if they will ever consider a 125? Your video's are just getting better and better and for entertaining content I don't miss any of them. The ride footage, exhaust notes and throwing in a few stills were all up there with anything on mainstream TV. Thanks D'Arcy for your enthusiastic and honest review.
The 350 J Platform was designed to have low power, it may noy suit everybody but there is market for these bikes & the proof is that they are selling in tons. Also there new 450 Liquid Cooled Engine is also great!
Exquisite review. This bike is a 19 year old's dream. What an amazing first bike it would be. Very little kudos deficit, if any, in fact I think you would get some envious looks from more experienced bikers on bigger machines.. The seat finishes it off perfectly and the colour suits the brand the bike down to the ground. I am tempted to trade my Speed Twin in for one of these or buy one in India and ride in back!
I agree with you about the gold forks. They don't go with any of the other colours on the bike and stick out like a sore thumb. The front mudguard looks like it will do a good job, but the rear doesn't look like it would do much.
Spectacular presentation. I like to have a lightweight dual-purpose/Scrambler type machine to ride. I switch up from Harleys to a 250cc dual purpose I ride now which is adequate at about 19 horsepower how I use it. Having 40 horsepower & 28 torque from a 400cc engine is enticing. The weight of this Triumph is only about 70 pounds over my 250cc bike. Triumph nailed it.
My 👍 as well as comment are well deserved for your top notch quality work you (as well as your Ol'Man) consistently deliver, Darcy 👍 Bike reviews by Bikers for Bikers 👍
I’ve had one for a few weeks and love it. It feels good, lots of torque, sits well, and sounds wonderful. My only niggles are the head light is very uneven in coverage (the grill and bars leave shadows on the road), the EFI hunts a bit when going very slowly, and the mirrors could be a little more convex but I’m blind on one side and suffer from a 75° blind spot. The EFI hunting seems to be an issue with single cylinder bikes, as my Suzuki had it and my Honda does, too.
It is always a joy to see your enthusiasm with these new bikes! It is also exciting for me to see you in Spain. The roads there look absolutely fantastic with fresh and smooth blacktop even through the center of the villages. I suspect this is something new since they became part of the European Union. These countries used to be much poorer and could not afford to maintain the roads like this. The mudguards look much longer and with the added extender this would be great for keeping clean. The more upright seating position looks better for your height and frame. I understand what you mean with soaking up the bumps as I purchased a Multistrada last year and the bumps seem to disappear with the bigger forks and tougher suspension. I agree with you on the gaudy shiny yellow forks! I don’t care who disagrees with me since I like to keep the multicolored show to a minimum. I suggest you lean more into the curves while keeping the bike more upright and then you won’t overshoot your lane! Be careful out there especially in bad weather! The pricing is simply amazing considering how much things cost these days! Eggs here in Miami have more than doubled in two years, but Triumph manages to offer a value price point!
Glad you enjoyed, the roads were incredible! And the bike was superb. Don’t worry I overshot the lane on purpose knowing nothing was coming the other way 😁
@@FTStratLPwhat I mean is the Euro integration where people had a common currency with the rich European countries, such as Germany. Germany went down and Spain went up. This was in 2002.
I get your point on the forks, but I like them. I know the color has noting to do with the performance, but the gold "looks" like it performs better. It's a bit of a show off move, and I approve.
I just love the Triumph Scramblers. I'm 6'8" and Im looking for a new, small bike to fit my other very large bikes. This might be it. I parked my behind on the new RE Himalayan this past weekend and that felt awesome too.
Test road speed and scrambler found speed to cramp scrambler felt like a big bike and comfortable looks are great too and to top it all it looks like a triumph just sold my Bonneville 1200 as I am 73 and has got a bit heavy loved the Bonni but would have dropped in soon awaiting delivery of Scrambler in May
Beautiful bike! I think Triumph has a winner here. I wish it was lighter, but that’s true of almost everything these days. Excellent work on the review!
I had been thinking of getting the MG V7 Stone, but there are so many dirt roads up here in the mountains of Arizona, that I'm now considering this 400X. Decisions, decisions!
The styling of the RE Classic 350 is fabulous and the power delivery smile inducing pottering around, my Interceptor was equally fab. However, I’ve just had a test ride on the Speed 400 and was stunned by the bike…heart wrenching decision on styling as, lets face it, the RE Classic is glorious. However, this new Triumph platform is an eye opener….deposit paid for a Speed 400. Jury out on the Scrambler as a replacement touring bike as well!
@@_tomlab add a few hundred more on top of that and you can buy a horse. my point is they are very different bikes, some people like a bike that is visually stunning not looking like an insect.
Another great review! While the gold forks don't bother me as much as (I think) they bug you, I do tend to prefer consistent colour schemes with sometimes one or two subtle accents of a different colour. Those are definitely not subtle.
Nice review! I’m from Brazil and this bike has just arrived here. This is really useful for us also, our doubts (Scrambler 400x / Speed 400 / Hunter 350) are the same. Tks!
Thx for the Video! Great as always! Now i just need a comparison of the Triumph 400x, Himalayan 450 and Fantic Caballero 500 Scrambler to make a decision 😅
I have this bike on order in red. Unlike most people on this thread I think the gold fork looks great. Someone earlier in this thread mentioned carbon wrapping them? Never heard of that but maybe it’s an option if you don’t like the gold.
Great test video. I'm as tall as you so the scram seems the better option. Will be booking a test ride Monday after seeing your vid. Cheers. Good work.
I'm with you on the forks, black would definitely look better. But it still wouldn't stop me buying one, cracking little bike by what I've seen and as you say the Indian market will soon throw up any concerns regarding reliability due to their sheer average yearly mileage.I think we will be seeing a lot of these about when they officially offer it for sale here in the UK and everywhere else. I think triumph have pulled a blinder. ☺ 👍
Black forks would look way better, I'm looking at getting one, im going to get my learners next weekend! Grew up racing dirt bikes, but im 38 now and suffer the consequences of dirt bike injuries in my poor body. So this road bike thing has become an exciting new interest! Can wait to test ride one!
Awesome Darcy 👍 love these bikes, they look more expensive than the price tag! I don’t know how Triumph does it! Such great value. Possibly the best single cylinder in its class right there. Definitely one for my girls when they start to ride bikes 👍 I prefer the Scrambler too, prefer the styling and will be used mainly on roads. Potholes yes thats UK roads for you. 🤣 Thanks for the video 🙏
Great review of this and also the Speed 400. these are good looking bikes, I think I like the Scrambler out of the two. As for the gold forks, I don't mind them but for a naked bike like this they just stand out too much and don't go with any other colours on the bike, black would be better. Maybe I am just too old and the target buyer likes them.
i fully agree on the forks. They really don't fit the look of the bike at all. that being said, i'm seriously considering grabbing one when they arrive in Oz. Thanks for the review
I am quite intrigued by this one. I think I will wait until the aftermarket picks up for it, but I think I would really like it. The price is actually quite good so far.
I have ordered a black speed will be getting it in March. Picked the speed as I am 5’2 with 29 inside leg. It’s a lot more height friendly for shorter but much better looking riders😎
Nice review Darcy, I definately like the styling of the Scrambler over the Speed so now I'm just waiting for a review of the Himalayan for comparison, both Bikes have a lot of style and it might just come down to the cost in the end. Test rides to book for spring I think.
As expected ,what you comment, Triumph has done it once more. They´ve build 2 exclusive bikes which are enough for most of us, urban and off-road.Steve McQueen would have liked it.Your comment has been absolutely brilliant.🤙🤙
Sir, great video thank you so much!! I have a question to you. I am so confused which one I should buy, please help me :) When you consider things like engine quality and durability, material quality, design, performance/price, which bike would you buy? CF MOTO CLX 700 Heritage, Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, TRIUMPH 400X, Kawasaki Eliminator 500, Moto Morini Seiemmezzo and Benda Chinchilla 500.
You are right on the forks. They don't look toooo bad but would be a lot better in a silver or black. The main thing I think is a shame on this bike and the speed 400 is the speedo surround and needle, both look like the cheapest plastic sprayed with any old paint that had "silver" written on the can. Big shame. If they brought out a black speedo surround to stop drawing attention to it then that would be great.
The missis has 400speed coming in March to join the Indian Super Chief Limited and the BMW R18 in the garage, I'm holding on for the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello if you ever get one to review.. Cheers from Mexico
Nice review - thx! So I was really taken back by the seat height - significantly higher than the 900 scrambler. I’m 6’3” and the 400 scrambler felt great. Still need to test ride it versus the 650 bear - but seems like it may be better value?! Maybe a future bake off? Would love to know your opinions. I’ll be buying one once the Michigan snow goes. Cheers
Good review! Fork colors are divisive - gold is in. But I have a Street Scrambler with black forks and I do think they make the look. Especially with the khaki green tank... 👍
Green with a brown seat, looks great, maybe this is your next bike? I'm sure it wouldn't hurt your channel, plenty of people following Triumph and especially these new 400's. I agree the gold forks aren't nice. They don't suit the bike. Royal Enfield must be very worried, I don't think it will be too long before we see the new 450 Himalayan engine fitted to some of there smaller road bikes like the Hunter.
Wish they had the 650 twin engine mated to the 500 comfortable ergos and looks.. Though in the looks dept the Inty is no slouch either..neat compact classic...in case u are willing to forget about some quirky ergos
Thank you for an excellent review of both 400s and can I say how professional your shoot was ,as for myself I should have waited before buying my interceptor,its done 1100 miles and is troublesome and the quality is just not there either,mine is rusting up and the engine covers are badly pitted already despite me cleaning it off every outing and the weight is as much as a ships anchor ,it has a very uncomfortable saddle too ,it does looks good and rides ok although leisurely, anyhoo my fault for listening to anti anything triumph Stuart Fillingham who said it would vibrate ,be uneconomical ,wouldnt have a good finish etc etc ,i note he hasnt apologised to Triumph ,so i am going to chop in my year old RE and get a speed 400 ,cant wait ......
I have been using Scrambler 400x for 500 odd kms. The engine stalling while shifting down from 4th to 3rd gear is very prominent. Triumph has been doing ECU updates but the problem remains.
I think it would be interesting to see you do a preview of the new Royal Enfield Himalayan, because you have ridden on the others, and because most adventure bikes spend most of there time on the bitumen. I also read a story from a guy that rode one and then changed his order for the 650. He said it felt odd with steering (maybe he had not ridden a 21 inch front wheel bike) and the fly by wire throttle was odd, which is maybe just getting use to it.
The roads in England ‘aren’t that good’…..massive understatement; they are criminally third world. Super little bike by all accounts. Would consider one but I have a rare Yamaha XSR600 electric start single which is sheer joy to ride. Thank you for posting.
I was waiting for your guys' review of this one. Thank you. Order placed
Our pleasure!
Wow!!! Very brilliant!! Everybody’s making affordable , quality, superb motorbikes.😊😊👍✌️
I own one in India. Test rode it a fell in love. Didn't ride the speed at all. This was just perfect for me. Clocked about 1000 kms on Himalayan roads with and ear to ear grin.
Great to hear 👍🏼👍🏼
I’m stuck between RE METEOR vs Scrambler 400
@@PiyushPatel10 No reason to get stuck between the two. You need to decide what type of a bike you want....cruiser vs a scrambler. Test ride both and see what connects with you. Bike geometry and riding style is more important than many of us in India acknowledge.
@@thekushinator
I've been an active driver for the past 10 years, primarily using a car and scooter.activa and occasionally a Splendor bike.
I'm currently confused between the
RE Meteor/bullet & Triumph scrambler 400
I test rode seven motorcycles: Honda Highness, CB 350, Royal En-field Classic, Bullet, and Meteor and both triumphs
After the rides, I've narrowed down to three: 1) RE Bullet, 2) RE Meteor, and 3) Triumph Scrambler 400. The Honda, especially CB 350, lost appeal due to an annoying sound and gear
Among RE models, Meteor stood out for comfort. Initially leaning towards the Classic, the Bullet seemed more appealing after tests, possibly due to the seat and handlebar. Strangely, the Classic caused lower spine discomfort, maybe due to a softer seat.
Planning six or more years of ownership, I'll conduct more extensive test rides with pillion , covering 8+ km for Meteor, Bullet, and Triumph Scrambler.. In the city, any of these seems suitable. But it is almost like my first bike and my priorities are not set, who knows if i buy meteor i go for cruising, or srambler then country roads.
@@PiyushPatel10 Meteor rider here in Thailand. Love it to bits... I'm waiting for the Scram 450 (RE) to arrive.... I'm a shameless RE fanboy
Won't own any other brand 😂
*Crap Game* 🎉
I had a test ride of this. Man oh man, I couldn't get off from it. It's so good. It has comfort of Himalayan seat, smoothness of honda cb350, power of a duke 390 and pleasure like an interceptor. Gears are tall, no knocking, maneuvers like a Messi on field, pulls harder than a machine gun trigger and feels like a dragon you're flying on that's completely in your control. It's so good!
I'm the proud owner of the first one to arrive here on Tenerife! It was made for these roads and I'm grinning ear to ear on it! I also like the styling and the gold anodised forks, after all it is a "MODERN CLASSIC! My first Triumh was a 3TA followed by a ex police T100P in Ireland 40+ years ago and this is my return to biking after a 20 year gap with just a few spins on borrowed machines. I'm looking forward to having a lot of great runs on this one. Love your channel guys, 95% of what you say I agree with but I do think the styling has to move ahead. Keep up the good work.
Awesome enjoy your new ride 😉
Lap it up!
The audio in your POV riding shots is stunning (the induction sound is intoxicating, I could listen for hours). You really captured it with a quality I haven't heard in other 400x videos. Thank you so much!
Thank you 😊
I have one and the induction sound is wonderful in person.
The green and brown is spot on!
Man the footage you all have and your channels presentation is just above all the rest. Definitely my favorite bike channel. The 400 seems like probably the best bike value in motorcycling right now.
Thank you, much appreciated 👍🏼
@MrDarcy-OlMan oh yeah I think the gold forks look good at least with that semigloss green color. I think grey or black would look good too. The sound is great based on the video for that single. I want one lol.
Incredible review, man! Thank you for letting the sound of the engine be heard without any music or speaking! Your reviews are getting better and better. Well done!
Much appreciated! We always make sure to capture the engine sound 😁
I like how he ended the video with a drive POV !! Love the sound of the scrambler as well !!
I normally prefer black forks but on the matte green bike I think the gold look good. This is definitely a bike I am interested in, Triumph have got this one right.
I own the speed 400 and am seriously considering also buying the scrambler 400 for a good variety. I am 5 feet almost 8 inches and I have no trouble sitting on the bike with the balls of my feet firmly planted on the ground. They are tremendous bang for the buck for sure. Thanks for your great review
Proud owner of the scram, love from Goa 😊
I test rode the scrambler 400 x at my local dealer a couple of weeks ago, i loved it! Great bike for the money, never knew 400cc could be so fun! I'd like one as a second bike to use for trips into town or a winter hack
Great to hear!
I bought one. Have over 800 miles on it and love it. It is the perfect companion to my Tiger 800. I sold my DR650 and do not miss it. This bike is more responsive, more managable and confidence inspiring. The power opened up after the 600 mile reprogram.
Do you still think its worth switching to a taller gear? Or after the break in its good enough?
Interesting you say that, I'm planning to get one to go alongside my Tiger 900 GTpro 😊
Young Mr. Darcy an excellent review, with the best 'on board' footage that I've seen so far.
Great review and a really desirable looking bike. Can’t wait to see one in the flesh. Love the gold forks by they way😉
Another great review. I like this trend of smaller CC bikes, I think it will be good for bringing in new riders. You have to make something they can afford and is not too intimidating. Very nice, well done Triumph.
Totally agree
Placed my order for this one in Carnival Red a couple months ago. Supposedly, I should be the first person here in Denmark to receive the Scrambler 400X when they arrive here. Can't wait to ride it.
You got her yet... 🤔 What's the verdict if you have ...? Many Great back roads to scratch around in Denmark 🇩🇰...
*Crap Game* 🎉
@@Plough78 I picked it up today. Really great bike. Even though I pretty much just got off a 1000cc machine with 150 hp, I didn't feel like I missed it at all when I started riding on the scrambler. It's just so smooth and easy to handle and just feels damn nice to ride. I could see myself riding on it all day at 80 kph.
@@Sunesen Marvelous... I'm also tempted by the Enfield 450 scram that'll be coming out soon.. I'll test ride both before deciding.. Just stick with Meteor 350 in the meantime. She's fine around North thailand. I used to live in Arhus, never had a bike licence but zipped around on scooters... At one time I had a Puch Maxi (complete with green milk case) 😂 Fun little machine. Damned thing could go near 70kph
*Crap Game* 🎉
Another excellent review Darcy 👍. At last you guy's are getting the recognition you deserve with major manufacturers finally realising how relevant your reviews are and how important it is to reach out to your subscribers. Hopefully, the days of being brushed to one side are long behind you. 😊
A special mention required for the effort you put in to hearing the exhaust - well worth the work you do there too.
Many thanks 😊
I would recommend changing the oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles. I would not recommend waiting for 10,000 miles.
It’s 10,000 miles or once a year so I think they’re anticipating that for 90% of people the year will come first. I do agree with you for sure 👍🏻
Absolutely....I do my bullet 500 at 2500, intercptr with fully synthetic at 4-5000. Getting my green 400x day after....watching this is putting an edge to how keen one is waiting..
One shouldn't wait till the oil is shot. Also I believe in Two First services..500 and 1000-1200..
Hey..all metric Kilometers..
Sorry guys but we have moved on since. Though we still drive on the Left😮
A review of a bike I've been waiting for, by the reviewers I've been waiting for to review it.
Great review. This is the pick of the two 400's for me. If this bike was around a couple of years ago I think I would have stretched the back balance a bit more and picked this up over my Meteor 350. With the 40HP it'd take longer to outgrow the bike too I think. Also, as an aside, really like the filming and editing on your vids. Great job.
Love all your video's (and the podcast) and after the 'speed 400' review this was the one I was waiting for. With so many channels now gushing about the Royal Enfield's it was good to hear your honest opinion about the RE 350's being underpowered. I think Triumph have nailed it with this gorgeous 400 scrambler. It sits perfectly in the range now - I wonder if they will ever consider a 125? Your video's are just getting better and better and for entertaining content I don't miss any of them. The ride footage, exhaust notes and throwing in a few stills were all up there with anything on mainstream TV. Thanks D'Arcy for your enthusiastic and honest review.
Very much appreciated!
The 350 J Platform was designed to have low power, it may noy suit everybody but there is market for these bikes & the proof is that they are selling in tons. Also there new 450 Liquid Cooled Engine is also great!
I like the gold forks,makes it look more purposeful 😊
Great review & a nice honest chap to boot! 🙏👍
Exquisite review. This bike is a 19 year old's dream. What an amazing first bike it would be. Very little kudos deficit, if any, in fact I think you would get some envious looks from more experienced bikers on bigger machines.. The seat finishes it off perfectly and the colour suits the brand the bike down to the ground. I am tempted to trade my Speed Twin in for one of these or buy one in India and ride in back!
@@the.communist not if they want girlfriend
I agree with you about the gold forks. They don't go with any of the other colours on the bike and stick out like a sore thumb.
The front mudguard looks like it will do a good job, but the rear doesn't look like it would do much.
Green and gold and brown is a good combo
Spectacular presentation.
I like to have a lightweight dual-purpose/Scrambler type machine to ride.
I switch up from Harleys to a 250cc dual purpose I ride now which is adequate at about 19 horsepower how I use it.
Having 40 horsepower & 28 torque from a 400cc engine is enticing.
The weight of this Triumph is only about 70 pounds over my 250cc bike.
Triumph nailed it.
My 👍 as well as comment are well deserved for your top notch quality work you (as well as your Ol'Man) consistently deliver, Darcy 👍
Bike reviews by Bikers for Bikers 👍
Legend! Thank you 😎
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Yep, the two of you are *LEGENDS* indeed 👍
I'm 19 and I'm getting one as my first bike and I'm super excited!
Good choice!
Great review. Very different to you HD so interesting that you liked it so much. Livin' the dream in sunny Spain mate - good on yer.
Thank you! Yes I reckon if it was available when I turned 19 I may have bought one before getting the HD
Thank you Darcy for this very informative and entertaining review. 👍
I’ve had one for a few weeks and love it. It feels good, lots of torque, sits well, and sounds wonderful. My only niggles are the head light is very uneven in coverage (the grill and bars leave shadows on the road), the EFI hunts a bit when going very slowly, and the mirrors could be a little more convex but I’m blind on one side and suffer from a 75° blind spot. The EFI hunting seems to be an issue with single cylinder bikes, as my Suzuki had it and my Honda does, too.
It is always a joy to see your enthusiasm with these new bikes! It is also exciting for me to see you in Spain. The roads there look absolutely fantastic with fresh and smooth blacktop even through the center of the villages. I suspect this is something new since they became part of the European Union. These countries used to be much poorer and could not afford to maintain the roads like this.
The mudguards look much longer and with the added extender this would be great for keeping clean. The more upright seating position looks better for your height and frame. I understand what you mean with soaking up the bumps as I purchased a Multistrada last year and the bumps seem to disappear with the bigger forks and tougher suspension.
I agree with you on the gaudy shiny yellow forks! I don’t care who disagrees with me since I like to keep the multicolored show to a minimum.
I suggest you lean more into the curves while keeping the bike more upright and then you won’t overshoot your lane! Be careful out there especially in bad weather!
The pricing is simply amazing considering how much things cost these days! Eggs here in Miami have more than doubled in two years, but Triumph manages to offer a value price point!
Glad you enjoyed, the roads were incredible! And the bike was superb. Don’t worry I overshot the lane on purpose knowing nothing was coming the other way 😁
😂
Spain joined the EU already in 1986. They have excellent raod surfaces for decades now, so nothing new. Sadly roads in the UK are much worse.
@@FTStratLPwhat I mean is the Euro integration where people had a common currency with the rich European countries, such as Germany. Germany went down and Spain went up. This was in 2002.
This bike definitely is on my radar now... as much as I want to be a hard-core off-roader,I'm not.I think this would do just fine on the TET.
I get your point on the forks, but I like them. I know the color has noting to do with the performance, but the gold "looks" like it performs better. It's a bit of a show off move, and I approve.
Thanks
Very much appreciated 👍🏼👍🏼
I just love the Triumph Scramblers. I'm 6'8" and Im looking for a new, small bike to fit my other very large bikes. This might be it. I parked my behind on the new RE Himalayan this past weekend and that felt awesome too.
End up buying one? I’m 6’6”!
Gorgeous bike! Love it already!
Me too!
Really liking the look of the scrambler
Best review I’ve seen Darcy ! I wrongly assumed it would be too small for me, you proved that wrong. I’m now regretting ordering a new Himalayan now..
Thank you, much appreciated 👍🏼👍🏼
Great review as per normal, got a test ride on 400x booked for next week. Can't wait.
Think they're both really good bikes for the money. Strongly considering the speed 400. Great video as always, thanks for the review Darcy.
Awesome, thanks 😊
WOW, this video looks like you had Ridley Scott helping you out. looks amazing.
Awesome video, nice looking bike but agreed that I don't like the gold forks. Great riding shots in the Spanish mountains 🏔
Test road speed and scrambler found speed to cramp scrambler felt like a big bike and comfortable looks are great too and to top it all it looks like a triumph just sold my Bonneville 1200 as I am 73 and has got a bit heavy loved the Bonni but would have dropped in soon awaiting delivery of Scrambler in May
Beautiful bike! I think Triumph has a winner here. I wish it was lighter, but that’s true of almost everything these days. Excellent work on the review!
Many thanks 😊
I had been thinking of getting the MG V7 Stone, but there are so many dirt roads up here in the mountains of Arizona, that I'm now considering this 400X. Decisions, decisions!
I rode one today, brilliant bike!
The styling of the RE Classic 350 is fabulous and the power delivery smile inducing pottering around, my Interceptor was equally fab. However, I’ve just had a test ride on the Speed 400 and was stunned by the bike…heart wrenching decision on styling as, lets face it, the RE Classic is glorious. However, this new Triumph platform is an eye opener….deposit paid for a Speed 400. Jury out on the Scrambler as a replacement touring bike as well!
Between the two, I'd take the Scrambler. For a few hundred more, there are some excellent additions here. Great review!
Many thanks 😊
Add few hundred more and you will get Honda cb500x or nx500.
@@_tomlab add a few hundred more on top of that and you can buy a horse. my point is they are very different bikes, some people like a bike that is visually stunning not looking like an insect.
@@_tomlab I like Honda / had 2 CBR’s, but I’d still take this Scrambler. No wrong answers here though they’re all great bikes
Another great review! While the gold forks don't bother me as much as (I think) they bug you, I do tend to prefer consistent colour schemes with sometimes one or two subtle accents of a different colour. Those are definitely not subtle.
Great review as usual.
Have booked this one.. agree with you on golden color front suspension. Will change after few years.
Good points in review. 😊
I agree with you about the forks.
Nice review! I’m from Brazil and this bike has just arrived here. This is really useful for us also, our doubts (Scrambler 400x / Speed 400 / Hunter 350) are the same.
Tks!
Thx for the Video!
Great as always!
Now i just need a comparison of the Triumph 400x, Himalayan 450 and Fantic Caballero 500 Scrambler to make a decision 😅
I have this bike on order in red. Unlike most people on this thread I think the gold fork looks great. Someone earlier in this thread mentioned carbon wrapping them? Never heard of that but maybe it’s an option if you don’t like the gold.
Great review! Good informative and honest analysis😁. I bought one in Norway 🇳🇴
Great to hear!
Great test video. I'm as tall as you so the scram seems the better option. Will be booking a test ride Monday after seeing your vid. Cheers. Good work.
Yes i agree on the forks
Nice review! The moto is amazing!
I'm with you on the forks, black would definitely look better. But it still wouldn't stop me buying one, cracking little bike by what I've seen and as you say the Indian market will soon throw up any concerns regarding reliability due to their sheer average yearly mileage.I think we will be seeing a lot of these about when they officially offer it for sale here in the UK and everywhere else. I think triumph have pulled a blinder. ☺ 👍
Black forks would look way better, I'm looking at getting one, im going to get my learners next weekend! Grew up racing dirt bikes, but im 38 now and suffer the consequences of dirt bike injuries in my poor body. So this road bike thing has become an exciting new interest! Can wait to test ride one!
Yes I think you're correct about the gold Forks... Works they're trying to be copying somebody else.
Another great non bias review. Nice to see a channel that is open to all makes and models. Unlike Mr Fillingham or should I say Mr Enfield
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed
Awesome Darcy 👍 love these bikes, they look more expensive than the price tag! I don’t know how Triumph does it! Such great value. Possibly the best single cylinder in its class right there. Definitely one for my girls when they start to ride bikes 👍 I prefer the Scrambler too, prefer the styling and will be used mainly on roads. Potholes yes thats UK roads for you. 🤣 Thanks for the video 🙏
You do speak like your father, I am a big fan of your channel .
Well done for choosing the gold forks option !
It's not an option.
Hell yeah!
No, I agree with you as regards to the gold forks.
Looks like a great little package. I think silver forks rather than gold would fit in better with the rest of the lines though.
Great review of this and also the Speed 400. these are good looking bikes, I think I like the Scrambler out of the two. As for the gold forks, I don't mind them but for a naked bike like this they just stand out too much and don't go with any other colours on the bike, black would be better. Maybe I am just too old and the target buyer likes them.
i fully agree on the forks. They really don't fit the look of the bike at all. that being said, i'm seriously considering grabbing one when they arrive in Oz. Thanks for the review
wow seems to be plenty of pulling power 👌
I am quite intrigued by this one. I think I will wait until the aftermarket picks up for it, but I think I would really like it. The price is actually quite good so far.
I have ordered a black speed will be getting it in March.
Picked the speed as I am 5’2 with 29 inside leg.
It’s a lot more height friendly for shorter but much better looking riders😎
Nice review Darcy, I definately like the styling of the Scrambler over the Speed so now I'm just waiting for a review of the Himalayan for comparison, both Bikes have a lot of style and it might just come down to the cost in the end. Test rides to book for spring I think.
Thank you! Watch this space!
Excelent video!
I agree on the gold forks this isn’t a show bike this a bike that’s mean to take a beating and it just doesn’t go along with the rugged look
Sounds lovely a straight through pipe would be brilliant 👍🏻
08:30 I would say it's 100% more power than a 350 RE !
As expected ,what you comment, Triumph has done it once more. They´ve build 2 exclusive bikes which are enough for most of us, urban and off-road.Steve McQueen would have liked it.Your comment has been absolutely brilliant.🤙🤙
Many thanks 👍🏼👍🏼
From what we hear Triumph will end 2024 with the Tiger400.
Gold or chrome both look good. My xjr has chrome, i really like that. Blacked out i thonk would look ugly real soon.
You could carbon wrap the forks, it would stop any damage to the gold anodising during your ownership as well.
Good idea!
Sir, great video thank you so much!! I have a question to you. I am so confused which one I should buy, please help me :) When you consider things like engine quality and durability, material quality, design, performance/price, which bike would you buy? CF MOTO CLX 700 Heritage, Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, TRIUMPH 400X, Kawasaki Eliminator 500, Moto Morini Seiemmezzo and Benda Chinchilla 500.
Out of that list the Royal Enfield as 1st choice or the Triumph 👍🏼
You are right on the forks. They don't look toooo bad but would be a lot better in a silver or black. The main thing I think is a shame on this bike and the speed 400 is the speedo surround and needle, both look like the cheapest plastic sprayed with any old paint that had "silver" written on the can. Big shame. If they brought out a black speedo surround to stop drawing attention to it then that would be great.
The missis has 400speed coming in March to join the Indian Super Chief Limited and the BMW R18 in the garage, I'm holding on for the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello if you ever get one to review.. Cheers from Mexico
Awesome 👍🏼👍🏼
you are the only one that doesn't like gold forks😂😂❤❤
Nice review - thx! So I was really taken back by the seat height - significantly higher than the 900 scrambler. I’m 6’3” and the 400 scrambler felt great. Still need to test ride it versus the 650 bear - but seems like it may be better value?! Maybe a future bake off? Would love to know your opinions. I’ll be buying one once the Michigan snow goes. Cheers
@@MT-fh9qy Just replied to your similar comment on another video 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Thank you!
Black forks for sure. And single piece flat seat would be better than the 2 piece sporty looking seat.
Agrees , 2x
Good review! Fork colors are divisive - gold is in. But I have a Street Scrambler with black forks and I do think they make the look. Especially with the khaki green tank... 👍
Yes we prefer the black forks, good choice 👍🏼
I agree about the front forks. I think the gold anodized finish has been played out.
Green with a brown seat, looks great, maybe this is your next bike? I'm sure it wouldn't hurt your channel, plenty of people following Triumph and especially these new 400's. I agree the gold forks aren't nice. They don't suit the bike. Royal Enfield must be very worried, I don't think it will be too long before we see the new 450 Himalayan engine fitted to some of there smaller road bikes like the Hunter.
Wish they had the 650 twin engine mated to the 500 comfortable ergos and looks..
Though in the looks dept the Inty is no slouch either..neat compact classic...in case u are willing to forget about some quirky ergos
Thank you for an excellent review of both 400s and can I say how professional your shoot was ,as for myself I should have waited before buying my interceptor,its done 1100 miles and is troublesome and the quality is just not there either,mine is rusting up and the engine covers are badly pitted already despite me cleaning it off every outing and the weight is as much as a ships anchor ,it has a very uncomfortable saddle too ,it does looks good and rides ok although leisurely, anyhoo my fault for listening to anti anything triumph Stuart Fillingham who said it would vibrate ,be uneconomical ,wouldnt have a good finish etc etc ,i note he hasnt apologised to Triumph ,so i am going to chop in my year old RE and get a speed 400 ,cant wait ......
Many thanks 😊
I totally agree on the forks! The only thing I don't like about these bikes.
I have been using Scrambler 400x for 500 odd kms. The engine stalling while shifting down from 4th to 3rd gear is very prominent. Triumph has been doing ECU updates but the problem remains.
That’s a real shame! I didn’t have any issues when I rode it
I think it would be interesting to see you do a preview of the new Royal Enfield Himalayan, because you have ridden on the others, and because most adventure bikes spend most of there time on the bitumen. I also read a story from a guy that rode one and then changed his order for the 650. He said it felt odd with steering (maybe he had not ridden a 21 inch front wheel bike) and the fly by wire throttle was odd, which is maybe just getting use to it.
I just brought one ,the main feature for me was the gold forks.
@@richardwoodhouse8397 Great! Why out of interest do you like the gold forks? You see them on most motorcycles 🤔
The roads in England ‘aren’t that good’…..massive understatement; they are criminally third world.
Super little bike by all accounts. Would consider one but I have a rare Yamaha XSR600 electric start single which is sheer joy to ride. Thank you for posting.