No problems with the low gearing. 15 tooth in front and 41 at the rear 😁. Heated grips and a small original screen. Top box and one side bag (original) and the bike is ready to go 😁. I also have a BMW K1200LT ( 400 kg) and I love them both. But for the most part I drive the Triumph. Talking about the ccm and horsepower I remember in the late 70th and early in the 80th I and mine wife went on a Honda CB 550 Supersport from Norway to Bosnia and all countries in Europe. We did that several years. That bike had 50 horsepower and was heavy. This small Triumph is much faster and has more comfort. So when everyone is talking about that either the power or the comfort (or both) are not enough I think it’s because either we are to lazy/to old and not in shape/ or spoiled 😁. In the old days driving a motorcycle was something special and we could manage some pain in the ass and back😂. That’s some of the sjarm 😁😁. Ride safe
I agree. 40 hp is plenty. This bike absolutely rips. People are idiots. They believe these UA-cam vloggers when they say it's underpowered. It's not. One idiot said they wish it had a meteor 350 engine in it. I called him out on how stupid that comment was. I don't think he liked that.
@@regregor I found the bike very comfortable and quietly ,enjoy riding a smaller bike faster as well as a fast bike slowly . Most of the bikes we ride today you would be lucky to be able to ride it at anything like its potential on the road, for long .. I did find the gearing on this bike restricting and most 400/450 bikes offer more outright speed as a result . If people are happy with that , great . Personally I would change the front sprocket . I would prefer the power later .
@@jimgordon3468 It is under geared . First is , in my opinion , wasted unless you are planning on rock climbing in the local quarry . I agree with you on the 350 meteor engine though . The Truimph engine has more power and torque .
@@michaelmam remember that the biggest market for this bike is India. That’s why it’s geared so low and the brake pads are mushy/ don’t take so much. But after changing the sprockets and changing the front pads the bike is great. I have had bikes since the late 70th and think I have some experience after all these years 😁😁
@ Makes sense . I went to Cambodia this year and thought , as I rode , this bike would be good there . We share motorcycle history . I have been riding since the late 70’s as well 👍
Triumph made the perfect little bike. I am 6ft 3 inches tall and I weigh 225lbs. This bike absolutely rips. Zero power issues at all. I added a tall custom windshield, auxiliary lights and a 15 tooth sproket. I have over 3000 miles on it in 45 days. Great great bike.
@@jimgordon3468That is what the standard bike should have delivered but the gearing was probably for other markets . 100mph for a 400 is perfectly reasonable👍
Hello Michael, Fred in Virginia. As the owner of two 2012's; Bonneville and Thruxton plus a 2020 Speed Twin 1200 and now age 74 I considered the Speed 400 until joining the 400X/Speed 400 forum and seeing multiple instances of stalling, lights coming on in the ugly TFT for no reason and excessive noise in the valve train caused by soft cam lobes with a few buyers waiting to have complete engines replaced under warranty 😢 After decades of buying many new bikes and never having a single warranty claim there is NO way I would gamble on any of the newer Triumphs; am selling my ST1200 because of its nit-picky antics. The dealers have massive discounts of well over 20 percent which puts the Speed 400 in the mid $3,000 range for a new 2024 "with warranty" that over 20 percent of buyers are taking advantage of. Thanks for yet another excellent review and ride video.
@@frederickwoods5943 Always good to hear from you Fred . Certainly haven’t heard of wide-scale problems with the bikes here🤔 New bike sales are slow and there are some bargains to be had but hadn’t noticed any particularly low price offers on the small triumphs . More on the larger cc , and high priced luxury bikes .. BMW , Ducati etc .. Time is a great revealer !
I’ve got about 3500 mi on mine with none of the problems you noted. Some riders were having those issues early on but I think most of those issues have been addressed at this point. I’m also in Virginia and find this to be a great bike for the many dirt and gravel roads you can find in VA and very good on the many two lane country roads.
I like your specification run downs Michael, even if I'm not in the market for the bike you are featuring. Your reviews are always excellent and tbh, being able to watch a motorcycle channel that actually talks about motorcycles, is refreshing.
@@jim.bambury 😂 I do occasionally waffle into local history when out riding but the channel is definitely focused on motorbikes . A lifelong passion .. 👍
As usual a very comprehensive video Michael on a bike that's not on my radar simply because I'm not into scrambler styled bikes. I watched it to the end and did enjoy it even if its not for me.
Metzeler Karoo on mine from the factory and I love the tyres. Changed the sprocket as first gear was terrible and it is now fine. Love the bike..my winter ride to go alongside my F900XR and Z900RS yellowball. Great machines
I bought the Scrambler 400X two weeks ago and like you found the gearing short but it doesn't present any problems. I found the seat higher than I'm used used to but can flat foot it and at traffic lights can stand proud of the bike although swinging the leg over doesn't go smoothly. Having the New Forest to the east and the Purbeck Hills to the west the bike handles itself well on roads which can turn into tracks. Really the only problem I have had is with the display which fogged up in the heavy rain. Triumph say that they would deal with that when I take it in for its 1st service in 2 weeks time. I found your review valuable
As other said, get a 15 teeth front sprocket. I changed 2 weeks ago after more than 4 months of ownership. Smooth around town, lower rpm at road speed. Great bike for "normal tall" people. ❤
15T sprocket changes the bike, I too can find it underpowered on A roads however I use mine round the lake district’s B and unclassified roads and quite frankly anything more powered is a handful if that makes sense mate Great review as usual
Judging by the comments the changing of the front sprocket solves the issue so not an expensive fix . I liked the bike and it was only the gearing and resultant lack of higher speed that actually put me off . Nice looking, spacious bike . 👍
An understandable enjoyable review wjth entertaining comments as usual ,it's a bike that could tempt me to buy on looks alone .....but i'd never do that 😁 .
Mine is now 3 weeks with me. Did this week change the front sprocket to a 15 tooth which makes an impressive difference. Also lifted and moved back handlebars as it feels nicer for me. Your review model ha s not run alot as that exhaust is still very shiny stainless. It changed color when you drive a bit.
Nice little bike and I like the tubeless tyres. Wish I had room in the garage. The finish, fit and detail look much better than Royal Enfield. Great value.
@@deltabluesdavidrayeFit and finish are all part of a bike. Some care about it more than others .. which I respect . Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment .
I would be very interested in hearing your impressions of the Triumph Speed 400 as compared to this Scrambler 400x. Perhaps you will get an opportunity to try that bike. I appreciate your impressions and enjoyed this video.
My Triumph Bonneville 865cc Black ⚫️ has 66k on the clock and being well serviced each year I'm expecting another 66 thousand miles. Will these little 400 budget offerings from India have the same longevity, time will tell.
Great to hear you are happy with your 865 and that you have 66000 on it . I agree time will tell on the longevity of these smaller engines but I see plenty of 250 and 400 cc bikes from the 70 and 80’s at the auctions so some survived . Not many made 40hp though . Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 👍
@@DEADSHOT55555 Hard to really objectively judge the quality of a bike that is so new . I thought the bike had some nice components and was nicely put together but time and use , is the best judge 👍
Those country lanes, seem dangerous, for animals jumping from the vegetation so close on both sides,causing serious drama Dirt roads would be ideal for that scrambler with the proper tires. I like the looks a lot…..Thanks
No problems with the low gearing. 15 tooth in front and 41 at the rear 😁. Heated grips and a small original screen. Top box and one side bag (original) and the bike is ready to go 😁. I also have a BMW K1200LT ( 400 kg) and I love them both. But for the most part I drive the Triumph. Talking about the ccm and horsepower I remember in the late 70th and early in the 80th I and mine wife went on a Honda CB 550 Supersport from Norway to Bosnia and all countries in Europe. We did that several years. That bike had 50 horsepower and was heavy. This small Triumph is much faster and has more comfort. So when everyone is talking about that either the power or the comfort (or both) are not enough I think it’s because either we are to lazy/to old and not in shape/ or spoiled 😁. In the old days driving a motorcycle was something special and we could manage some pain in the ass and back😂. That’s some of the sjarm 😁😁. Ride safe
I agree. 40 hp is plenty. This bike absolutely rips. People are idiots. They believe these UA-cam vloggers when they say it's underpowered. It's not. One idiot said they wish it had a meteor 350 engine in it. I called him out on how stupid that comment was. I don't think he liked that.
@@regregor I found the bike very comfortable and quietly ,enjoy riding a smaller bike faster as well as a fast bike slowly . Most of the bikes we ride today you would be lucky to be able to ride it at anything like its potential on the road, for long ..
I did find the gearing on this bike restricting and most 400/450 bikes offer more outright speed as a result . If people are happy with that , great . Personally I would change the front sprocket . I would prefer the power later .
@@jimgordon3468 It is under geared . First is , in my opinion , wasted unless you are planning on rock climbing in the local quarry .
I agree with you on the 350 meteor engine though . The Truimph engine has more power and torque .
@@michaelmam remember that the biggest market for this bike is India. That’s why it’s geared so low and the brake pads are mushy/ don’t take so much. But after changing the sprockets and changing the front pads the bike is great. I have had bikes since the late 70th and think I have some experience after all these years 😁😁
@ Makes sense . I went to Cambodia this year and thought , as I rode , this bike would be good there . We share motorcycle history . I have been riding since the late 70’s as well 👍
Triumph made the perfect little bike. I am 6ft 3 inches tall and I weigh 225lbs. This bike absolutely rips. Zero power issues at all. I added a tall custom windshield, auxiliary lights and a 15 tooth sproket. I have over 3000 miles on it in 45 days. Great great bike.
No problems passing on the highway at 80mph?
Nope. its still Rips till 90mph an after that its slowly running out of breath. (Im also an 400x owner) @@logangodofcandy
@@logangodofcandy Nope. With the 15 t front sproket. It will do 100mph.
@@jimgordon3468That is what the standard bike should have delivered but the gearing was probably for other markets . 100mph for a 400 is perfectly reasonable👍
Hello Michael, Fred in Virginia.
As the owner of two 2012's; Bonneville and Thruxton plus a 2020 Speed Twin 1200 and now age 74 I considered the Speed 400 until joining the 400X/Speed 400 forum and seeing multiple instances of stalling, lights coming on in the ugly TFT for no reason and excessive noise in the valve train caused by soft cam lobes with a few buyers waiting to have complete engines replaced under warranty 😢
After decades of buying many new bikes and never having a single warranty claim there is NO way I would gamble on any of the newer Triumphs; am selling my ST1200 because of its nit-picky antics. The dealers have massive discounts of well over 20 percent which puts the Speed 400 in the mid $3,000 range for a new 2024 "with warranty" that over 20 percent of buyers are taking advantage of. Thanks for yet another excellent review and ride video.
@@frederickwoods5943 Always good to hear from you Fred .
Certainly haven’t heard of wide-scale problems with the bikes here🤔
New bike sales are slow and there are some bargains to be had but hadn’t noticed any particularly low price offers on the small triumphs . More on the larger cc , and high priced luxury bikes .. BMW , Ducati etc ..
Time is a great revealer !
I’ve got about 3500 mi on mine with none of the problems you noted. Some riders were having those issues early on but I think most of those issues have been addressed at this point. I’m also in Virginia and find this to be a great bike for the many dirt and gravel roads you can find in VA and very good on the many two lane country roads.
I like your specification run downs Michael, even if I'm not in the market for the bike you are featuring.
Your reviews are always excellent and tbh, being able to watch a motorcycle channel that actually talks about motorcycles, is refreshing.
@@jim.bambury 😂 I do occasionally waffle into local history when out riding but the channel is definitely focused on motorbikes . A lifelong passion .. 👍
I appreciate your close-up shots of the bike components!
No problem! One of the key objectives of the videos . Let people have a good look at the bike !
As usual a very comprehensive video Michael on a bike that's not on my radar simply because I'm not into scrambler styled bikes. I watched it to the end and did enjoy it even if its not for me.
Glad you enjoyed it Ian . Thank you for commenting !
Metzeler Karoo on mine from the factory and I love the tyres. Changed the sprocket as first gear was terrible and it is now fine. Love the bike..my winter ride to go alongside my F900XR and Z900RS yellowball. Great machines
Good to hear . All those that changed the sprocket seem much happier with the bike 👍
Like your style of review. Glad I found your channel. South Georgia, USA
Thank you John . There are about 100 videos on the channel . Useful for those struggling to sleep .. 😂
I bought the Scrambler 400X two weeks ago and like you found the gearing short but it doesn't present any problems. I found the seat higher than I'm used used to but can flat foot it and at traffic lights can stand proud of the bike although swinging the leg over doesn't go smoothly. Having the New Forest to the east and the Purbeck Hills to the west the bike handles itself well on roads which can turn into tracks. Really the only problem I have had is with the display which fogged up in the heavy rain. Triumph say that they would deal with that when I take it in for its 1st service in 2 weeks time. I found your review valuable
Thank you Alan . Always particularly appreciate comments from owners . Adds real world experience !
Thank you in advance for all your videos, this year.
@@derekhaggerty9203 Thank you Derek . Glad you enjoyed them .
As other said, get a 15 teeth front sprocket. I changed 2 weeks ago after more than 4 months of ownership. Smooth around town, lower rpm at road speed. Great bike for "normal tall" people. ❤
Good video Michael
Very intuitive video.
Professionally presented.
@@ZZR1200ZX Thank you !
I recognised that area, we holidayed on a farm just outside Stratford, at a place called Welford on Avon. Lovely area to live and ride.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment .
I live nearer to Oxford than Stratford but it is a nice run North , when I get the chance 👍
Such a detailed and interesting explanation. Thank you sir.
Great review Michael, that’s a nice little bike for the money! Hope to see you on GSX-S Ride to the Hub next year
I hope so too!
Always good informative videos
15T sprocket changes the bike, I too can find it underpowered on A roads however I use mine round the lake district’s B and unclassified roads and quite frankly anything more powered is a handful if that makes sense mate
Great review as usual
@@martinmurray4812 liked the bike Martin . Just thought the gearing holds it back and I can only speak as I find ..👍
@ defo though if you did the ride gain but on my patch and 15T you’d agree
@@martinmurray4812Premier bikes said changing the gearing transforms it 👍
Great video...thank you. I am hopeful next gen will address gearing and I would like the addition of wire wheels
Judging by the comments the changing of the front sprocket solves the issue so not an expensive fix . I liked the bike and it was only the gearing and resultant lack of higher speed that actually put me off . Nice looking, spacious bike . 👍
An understandable enjoyable review wjth entertaining comments as usual ,it's a bike that could tempt me to buy on looks alone .....but i'd never do that 😁 .
@@aladinfox4098 Great looking bike and has a lot of merit . Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment .
Mine is now 3 weeks with me. Did this week change the front sprocket to a 15 tooth which makes an impressive difference. Also lifted and moved back handlebars as it feels nicer for me. Your review model ha s not run alot as that exhaust is still very shiny stainless. It changed color when you drive a bit.
@@Skilpadjie1 Glad it helped . I liked the bike .
It looks like they compensated for the extreme rake by moving the wheel axel forward of the centre line of the fork.
Dunlop Mutants are great wet and dry tires, and would keep with the styling brief of the machine.
Took an R6 round Brands Hatch in the wet on Mutants . I was impressed with the grip . Good point about the styling point 👍
@@michaelmam I have them on my hyperstrada - rain, dry and dirt road - I've been impressed. Nice rider feedback too.
Fab video, me thinks Mr. Mam enjoyed his hoon😂👏🏻👍🏻👌🏻
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Nice little bike and I like the tubeless tyres. Wish I had room in the garage. The finish, fit and detail look much better than Royal Enfield. Great value.
@@splodge57 yes , nicely put together for the price . A looker too .. 👍
Super meteor and the bullet has just as good fit and finish.Besides fit and finish doesn't make for a better bike in the end anyhow.
@@deltabluesdavidrayeFit and finish are all part of a bike. Some care about it more than others .. which I respect . Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment .
@chrro466 lol
I would be very interested in hearing your impressions of the Triumph Speed 400 as compared to this Scrambler 400x. Perhaps you will get an opportunity to try that bike. I appreciate your impressions and enjoyed this video.
Nice review, thanks. What about the NX500?
Haven’t ridden one so don’t have a view on the Honda . Nearer 7 K than 6 K but maybe there are deals out there ? Have you tried one ?
I absolutely loved your review!
@@AnweshAdhikari Thank you !
Great Bike, just wish it had spoked wheels
My Triumph Bonneville 865cc Black ⚫️ has 66k on the clock and being well serviced each year I'm expecting another 66 thousand miles.
Will these little 400 budget offerings from India have the same longevity, time will tell.
Great to hear you are happy with your 865 and that you have 66000 on it . I agree time will tell on the longevity of these smaller engines but I see plenty of 250 and 400 cc bikes from the 70 and 80’s at the auctions so some survived . Not many made 40hp though . Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 👍
Did your Bonnie come from Thailand?
How's the quality for a made in India bike 🤔
@@DEADSHOT55555 Hard to really objectively judge the quality of a bike that is so new . I thought the bike had some nice components and was nicely put together but time and use , is the best judge 👍
Mine has been sleeping outdoor for the past 5 months. A few screws show some corrosion but beside this all looks really good.
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having to pay triumph to reset service light will cost them millions of sales---its a total deal breaker for me
Most modern bikes are the same . Aftermarket reset equipment becomes available over time .. for those lone wolves who don’t like dealers ..
Those country lanes, seem dangerous, for animals jumping from the vegetation so close on both sides,causing serious drama Dirt roads would be ideal for that scrambler with the proper tires. I like the looks a lot…..Thanks
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