Triumph Speed 400 Review | Small bike with a big punch!

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  • Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
  • Join me on a morning ride of the Triumph 400 Speed 400. A fabulous little bike with a punch!
    Thank you to Dave Death Motorcycles on the Isle of Wight for the use of the Triumph Speed 400 www.davedeathmotorcycles.co.uk
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    Timecodes
    0:00 - Intro
    0:32 - POV onboard 1
    1:10 - Versions & Price and Spec
    3:10 - Small bikes
    5:10 - Seat height
    6:00 - Engine Sound
    6:20 - POV onboard 2
    8:35 - Final thoughts and the competition
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  • @Ahmed-jv7oc
    @Ahmed-jv7oc 4 місяці тому +32

    I live in india and have this for 5 months now, absolutely love it.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому +16

      It is a fantastic bike and India should be very proud of the bikes they are producing at the moment

  • @Joseph-gp5ld
    @Joseph-gp5ld 4 місяці тому +11

    The simplest pleasures of motorcycles are not always experienced on balls out hyperbikes. Having a motorcycle that's easy to live with, useful daily and fits the budget is my choice. The Triumph is gorgeous and powerful enough to make me happy 😁😁😁

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому +1

      You said it perfectly mate!

    • @0Turbox
      @0Turbox Місяць тому +1

      These hyperbikes are like owning a Veyron without living in Germany.

  • @neilfordham5790
    @neilfordham5790 4 місяці тому +7

    I bought my first bike from Dave in 1973, a Honda SL 125 which I traded with him for a Honda CB500. Happy days, happy memories. I am so pleased to hear the place is still going.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому +1

      Couple of great bikes there Neil! You still riding?

  • @bunnydaduk
    @bunnydaduk 2 місяці тому +3

    Good work ! I'm thinking of buying one. I'm getting on in life at 60 ! had R1 fireblades bmw gs suzuki gsx1400 and enjoyed them all. Time to accept its time to tone it down ! This could be bike for me ! Only 5'7 and it was never a problem until the last few years when I lost confidence and wanted 2 feet on the ground ! So anything with 810mm or les is appealing ! No cruisers though ! Great work I'm subscribed

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for your kind comments! I know what you mean, cruisers were always a big turn off. This is a good compromise. My only gripe would be just imagine what a 400 twin could do!
      Used to love that 1400 Suzuki. Always thought it would be too heavy. Had 2 CB1100’s though

  • @user-rt2yg4to7v
    @user-rt2yg4to7v Місяць тому +1

    Great review. Thanks

  • @geordiegeorge9041
    @geordiegeorge9041 4 місяці тому +17

    I've been riding for over 50 years. At the moment I'm riding a Yamaha FZ 6 with 98ps. Now I live in Germany but I avoid the autobahn like the plague. Prefer mountain and country roads, this bike could tempt me.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому +2

      It could be perfect for that. I’d also consider the T100 too, that extra poke for hills maybe?

    • @barnbersonol
      @barnbersonol 4 місяці тому

      I had an fz6. It's a dull bike that'll cruise at 100. Autobahn is out so why have one?
      Er6 is a million times more fun.

  • @splodge5714
    @splodge5714 4 місяці тому +9

    Good review. Fantastic looking bike at an excellent price. Being a bit taller I'm going to get a test ride on the Scrambler 400 but great Triumph give us a choice of the two models.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому +1

      Yes that’s a good move on their part. I would rather there wasn’t a jump in cost but I guess the extra bits add to the overall cost. The scrambler had flatter pegs I noticed.

  • @jasc916
    @jasc916 4 місяці тому +3

    Great review and beautiful bike!

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for watching, that is very kind.

  • @colincampbell2153
    @colincampbell2153 4 місяці тому +4

    No jerkiness at all when I tested one from A1 Moto. Brilliant bike, should be great fun. Receive mine in about 3 weeks!

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому +2

      That’s great to hear, maybe mine just hadn’t warmed up enough though wasn’t a massively cold day

  • @oldbastardbiker
    @oldbastardbiker 3 місяці тому

    Great bike for the Isle of Wight, we came down last year on the FJR1300 from the Lake District, loved riding the island, we have been coming for the past 7 years.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  3 місяці тому

      It’s a great place for it, we come often due to family here but need to do more on the bike. FJR’s are fab bikes!

  • @markjose2195
    @markjose2195 4 місяці тому +2

    Another nice video. A good looking bike for us shorter riders too

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому +3

      Hey Mark, thank you that is very kind of you to say.
      Though the seat height isn’t the shortest it is very light and quite maneuverable

  • @tonybarton3746
    @tonybarton3746 3 місяці тому +1

    My dealer Dave , going for a test ride this Wednesday, as said the isle of wigit hasn’t got any motorways ( Medina way 😂😂) , so looking forward to a great test ride , could be my next bike as I don’t go abroad to Southampton anymore 😊👍👍👍

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  3 місяці тому +1

      Yes that tiny little stretch past B&Q could just count 😂 but isn’t it 40mph anyway?
      Good luck with the ride!

  • @MrConan89
    @MrConan89 3 місяці тому +5

    I just bought the first one in the Philippines. Still to take delivery. My first ride on a bike was a Triumph 21 (350cc twin) in 1957 when I was 11 years old. I just sold my 900 cc Bonnie because I felt it was getting too heavy for me.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  3 місяці тому

      I think you will love it mate! Really interested to hear your thoughts when comparing it to the 350 twin!

  • @BikerKazZ
    @BikerKazZ 4 місяці тому

    Great bike to ride, so much fun 🤩

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      All it needs now is a really good 500 twin!

  • @rottweilerfun9520
    @rottweilerfun9520 4 місяці тому +7

    I really like the tank , the paint and graphics are really sweet.

    • @stefanmaslaczyk1259
      @stefanmaslaczyk1259 4 місяці тому

      I think it would look better more like the style of the Tiger Cub, that would have been a great name too.
      The Union Jack on the tank breaks up the lines of the bike.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      That would be cool!

  • @nigeldalrymple4099
    @nigeldalrymple4099 4 місяці тому

    Another great review👍

  • @neillambton4065
    @neillambton4065 4 місяці тому +3

    The only negative point i could find about the Speed 400 was the levers are not span adjustable. As for low speed jerkyness, the one i test rode from Destination Triumph in Christchurch (Dorset not New Zealand 😂😂), was super smooth. Yes there was a slight amount of buziyness, but certainly not very noticeable, and while riding around Christchurch at 30mph in 5th gear, she just pulled smoothly and easily.
    A really great review, thanks for posting it.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому +2

      Thank you! Yes you are right about the levers, I did 2 piece to cameras and the one I didn’t use I did mention that. They wouldn’t be that expensive to add after though. I have on my T100 and makes a big difference

  • @richardfletcher8719
    @richardfletcher8719 4 місяці тому

    Great review. These are gonna fly off the shelves.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      You would imagine so. Good move by Triumph. Wasn’t sure at first but was impressed

  • @SJG1957
    @SJG1957 3 місяці тому +1

    Good video . I've subscribed to your channel . As a returning rider from the mid 1970s, I've just bought a cracking xsr125. Talking of smaller engine capacity, Triumph would make an absolute killing in the 125 category. I saw today that they've actually made a 250cc Motocross bike so maybe one day, they'll reach down to my market .

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for subscribing I really appreciate that. A 125 would be superb! How you getting on your Yamaha?

    • @pmay222
      @pmay222 3 місяці тому

      Maybee biking has outgrown the race rep obsession... the real fun is 50mph on a backroad .. with friends or a pillion.. stop for tea etc...

  • @garythomas9841
    @garythomas9841 3 місяці тому

    love it

  • @rottweilerfun9520
    @rottweilerfun9520 4 місяці тому

    I really hope that I can get the same paint and graphics on the Speed Twin 1200. If not I'm going to look into the special paint job that they're offering on some bikes.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      Didn’t realise they were offering that?

  • @marcelhorisberger9256
    @marcelhorisberger9256 4 місяці тому +2

    I like it, if it had forward controls I be buying one.

    • @leeinwis
      @leeinwis 2 місяці тому

      Hurts my tail bone .

  • @michaelvincent8306
    @michaelvincent8306 4 місяці тому +1

    What a lovely looking bike pity about the none uk manufacturing roll on triumph

  • @tatyasahebbhosale2350
    @tatyasahebbhosale2350 3 місяці тому +1

    Tractability of this machine is next level
    Low end and mid range punch is too good.

  • @corneliushoffmann7774
    @corneliushoffmann7774 4 місяці тому

    VERY NICE REVIEW !!!
    😮😊

  • @rottweilerfun9520
    @rottweilerfun9520 4 місяці тому +1

    That's a good looking little sled. I'm getting the Speed Twin 1200 later on this year , I can't wait.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      That will be a beast!!

    • @FredWilbury
      @FredWilbury 4 місяці тому

      I’ve a speed twin thinking of changing to this 400 as I’m 75 this April, love the twin just a bit for moving in the garage and getting on the ram 😂. You’ll love the speed twin

    • @0Turbox
      @0Turbox Місяць тому +1

      @@FredWilbury How about try a Honda CB300r? Has 30 kg less, but also 9 hp less. Super cheap to fill, I did run mine at 2.8 L.

    • @FredWilbury
      @FredWilbury Місяць тому

      @@0Turbox I’m sticking with the speed twin till I stop riding 😊

    • @0Turbox
      @0Turbox Місяць тому +1

      @@FredWilbury I only thought because of handling issues.

  • @FredWilbury
    @FredWilbury 4 місяці тому

    Great review I tried the scrambler 400 last week definitely not for me but this could replace my speed twin for a downsize need to get a test ride 😊

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you. How was the scrambler? What about it didn’t suit you Fred ?

    • @FredWilbury
      @FredWilbury 4 місяці тому

      @@pintsizedbiker a little to high awkward foot pegs and that front brake 🤨 all in all felt very uncomfortable on it

  • @veritasvincit2745
    @veritasvincit2745 4 місяці тому +1

    I've currently got a RE Continental 650 Mr Clean after getting back into bikes last year following a bad spell.
    I absolutely love it and glad I bought it but the finish means riding in poor weather is going to wreck it.
    I'm was looking at a 350 RE but think this 400 would be worth looking at as a second bike that I can ride when it's wet.
    I'm done with high performance.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  3 місяці тому +1

      The black anodised casing could make it a better winter tool

  • @The1977andi
    @The1977andi 4 місяці тому

    Good review, only two things i dont like about the bike are the gold forks and the clocks, would of preferred the single round clock of the street twin.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      Thank you! The gold forks might be a little overkill to be fair. I don’t think the street twin even has upside down forks

  • @DomaMotoPH
    @DomaMotoPH 4 місяці тому

    nice vid brother! mind sharing your video settings here? :) are you using any filters for the blurry look?

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you! No by all means. It’s with DJI action 3. 30fps and 60 shutter speed. I need to experiment more as it’s quite hard to find a balance but I haven’t had time to get too experimental yet.

  • @Jones-xx2gc
    @Jones-xx2gc 4 місяці тому +2

    Have a KTM Duke 390 at the moment but would have one of these. Then again back in my day, I'm 62 you had Honda and Kawasaki 400 fours and twins but nowadays I suppose simplicity is best.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому +2

      Very true, Honda did 200, 250, 350, 360 (my dad had one of them) etc and like you say multi cylinder as well. Then the 2 strokes. My Dad had the 250 RD & 400.
      The Honda VF500F2 from 86 I owned for a few years was one of the best bikes I have ever ridden.
      More smaller bikes needed!

    • @murrayhyde4902
      @murrayhyde4902 4 місяці тому

      ​@@pintsizedbiker I also had a vf500 f... I wish I could find a fresh one in Oz.

  • @canopus101
    @canopus101 2 місяці тому +1

    As a Triumph owners club member I applaud Triumph making a medium sized machine, right decision. But I also own a Royal Enfield Interceptor and can't help thinking the Enfield is a much classier bike. My opinion only but Triumph have not quite got it. That said it looks okay, but would be better with polished engine casings, proper traditional rev counter and speedo set up. like I said,just my first thoughts. I have not ridden one but hopefully will put this right soon.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching! That is very fair comments and I don’t disagree. Much prefer a proper twin clocks all day long. I believe there is rumours of a classic version coming out soon

  • @lilynorthover8378
    @lilynorthover8378 4 місяці тому +1

    I wondered about the wide handlebars. Seat isn't too high but I've riden with wide bars before and struggled to turn it. Otherwise really like it 😊

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому +2

      Thank you Lily, if I had more time with it I would of measured them. I would imagine an aftermarket set of narrower but tipped towards you bars would be quite comfortable

    • @lilynorthover8378
      @lilynorthover8378 4 місяці тому +1

      @@pintsizedbiker you're right thank you. Someone I know did this to his Speedmaster and it worked a treat.

  • @pranjwalsingh7615
    @pranjwalsingh7615 3 місяці тому

    i am going to buy this one, my first bike

  • @bernibeckmann9753
    @bernibeckmann9753 3 місяці тому

    Good viewing pleasure. I like the idea of this motorcycle but I'm wondering about the realities riding it in a larger country like Canada. Somebody in the comments mentioned riding 5th gear at 30mph no problem. Would the engine be able to handle a final drive gearing change so that on the highway in 6th gear it wouldn't be beating it's little heart out? I don't really care about losing acceleration. I just don't like a screaming engine on cruise.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  3 місяці тому

      No mechanic but I would of it could handle it and clam down the engine in the higher revs to give it a more relaxing ride

  • @darthfran13
    @darthfran13 3 місяці тому

    I want one!

  • @warhobbit7951
    @warhobbit7951 2 місяці тому

    I’m doing my DAS and the Triumph Speed 400 is top of my list
    2nd is the Kawasaki Z500

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  2 місяці тому +1

      That 500 looks nice!

    • @warhobbit7951
      @warhobbit7951 2 місяці тому

      @@pintsizedbiker yea it’s a nice bike also
      But I keep going back to the Triumph Speed 400

  • @rafaelmedina604
    @rafaelmedina604 3 місяці тому

    Congratulations for this review. Which will be your impressions about fitting shorty like me around 1.62 m. Thank you

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you Rafael! You are about the same as me so I think you will be fine. Especially if you have good boots. It’s quite light which helps!

    • @rafaelmedina604
      @rafaelmedina604 3 місяці тому

      @@pintsizedbiker thank you for your prompt response

  • @Ahmed-jv7oc
    @Ahmed-jv7oc 4 місяці тому +3

    That low speed jerkiness reduced a lot with the latest update, atleast here. The stalling was resolved as well.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! That’s good to know, I didn’t experience any stalling though like I did on the BSA

  • @tomellis4750
    @tomellis4750 4 місяці тому

    Have had a test ride. In my opinion, a great motorcycle.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching, it really is and great value for money!

  • @johnwillard6198
    @johnwillard6198 4 місяці тому +2

    I’m wondering how comfortable it would be down a highway at 75mph all day ? I m 64 and have back issues so don’t want a big heavy bike .

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому +1

      I think it would be ok, maybe dial it down to 65-70. But being that there is no motorway on the island I wasn’t able to try it

  • @nigeldalrymple4099
    @nigeldalrymple4099 4 місяці тому

    Good looking bike except exhaust and huge rear mudguard gap for me

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      The exhaust could certainly be better. Yes I see what you are saying about the gap, normally I complain about that !

  • @flatline84
    @flatline84 4 місяці тому

    I've just watched this video. It's the first time coming across your channel. You mentioned short riders. As I'm short myself may I ask your height for comparison, in relation to the bike?

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому +2

      Yes, sorry I should of added this in video. I am 5ft 3. Thanks for watching!

    • @flatline84
      @flatline84 4 місяці тому

      @@pintsizedbiker Cheers Brother, same height! 👍

  • @Bodman68
    @Bodman68 4 місяці тому

    Also has a usb port next to clocks, what height are you? You didn't say whilst sitting on bike. Thank you for the great review.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      Yes I totally missed that sorry, I noticed when I gave the bike back. Sadly the pitfalls for only having the bike for a couple of hours and trying to cram it all in! 😂 Thanks for watching!

    • @Bodman68
      @Bodman68 4 місяці тому

      @@pintsizedbiker so you're about 5ft5. Just so I can compare my height to bike

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому +1

      @@Bodman68 more like 5ft3. The boots make a good difference though

    • @Bodman68
      @Bodman68 4 місяці тому

      @@pintsizedbiker thank you

    • @spencerdawkins
      @spencerdawkins 4 місяці тому

      @@pintsizedbiker That's super helpful for us to know. And it's not just pint-sized riders who care - I am about 5'10", but I'm oddly shaped, and have 29-inch inseams. That, plus being 67 and not having high confidence about being able to get my leg over the tail fairings on bikes like a Z400 or an MT-03, made my decision to get a Honda Rebel 300. I don't have any regrets, but I am glad to see smaller bikes with flatter seats still being introduced.

  • @robshaw2319
    @robshaw2319 4 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for the review.
    SV650? Yes, great bike but a 650 VTwin that's £2000+, I'm not sure it's comparable. KTM Duke 390, Husky Vitpilen 401 perhaps. 👍

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      Just an outside shout 😂

    • @robshaw2319
      @robshaw2319 4 місяці тому +1

      @@pintsizedbiker it does show how good you think the Speed 400 is. Keep up the good work.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      @@robshaw2319 thank you, true but also the jump in performance would be big for 2k. And I reckon you can get some great priced SV’s to close that gap. Will have to try one soon

  • @georgemalkin6546
    @georgemalkin6546 3 місяці тому +1

    Can you get a proper front mudguard? The one it has may look pretty to some but it's a complete waste of space

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  3 місяці тому

      Not sure, I would assume so. That said I want a proper size rear stainless one for mine and you can’t get one without modifying a universal one

  • @sicks6six
    @sicks6six 4 місяці тому

    no doubt about it triumph knocked out of the park, I'd like to have seen the scambler more off-road with an upswept exhaust and bash plate and a few weeks, both are available in India as aftermarket parts, plus I do like twin shocks but that's just my person choice for easy servicing and replacement of units, one criticism I do have is the top line, bottom of the tank and seat looks like the bike had been crumpled in a head-on impact, lowering the clearance at the rear wheel would have made that a straight line, perhaps someone will make a new bolt-on subframe giving more seat options, the rear end is high for no reason,

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      Agreed, twin shocks are much better especially for looks and simplicity. The mono shocks on bikes do pointlessly raise pillion seat which is frustrating for pillion

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      Agreed, twin shocks are much better especially for looks and simplicity. The mono shocks on bikes do pointlessly raise pillion seat which is frustrating for pillion

  • @jamestaylor8860
    @jamestaylor8860 2 місяці тому

    Can anyone tell me the brand of cycle that has its gear shift on the right side?

  • @trevjones1315
    @trevjones1315 4 місяці тому

    Would look better with black forks i reckon. Think I'll wait for the 400 Bonneville. 🙏

    • @the_winged_helm
      @the_winged_helm 4 місяці тому

      Absolutely!

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      Is that on the cards? Surely they would have to make it something different in keeping with the smaller bikes from the past

    • @the_winged_helm
      @the_winged_helm 4 місяці тому

      @@pintsizedbiker So Triumph is already working on a Speed 400 RR, prototypes were seen testing. Basically a Speed 400 with a quarter fairing and lowered handlebars.
      Then more anticipated variants are a Bobber 400 and the most awaited one, a Tiger 400.
      Not sure if this platform will spawn a Bonnie.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      @@the_winged_helm ooh nice!! That will be mega

  • @donatasmaselis
    @donatasmaselis 4 місяці тому +1

    Hello everyone, I would like to find out about the Triumph Speed 400 TR engine. Does anyone know if Triumph engineers were involved in developing the engine, or if it's purely the work of Bajaj? Thank you for any responses.

    • @anmolkale16
      @anmolkale16 4 місяці тому +3

      Triumph designed it using Bajaj’s data for the KTM engines, the reason they have the same bore and stroke figures. The torque and power delivery is very Triumph like so they set that character as well.
      Bajaj on top provided insights to reduce vibrations and helped with manufacturing at scale to reduce costs.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому +1

      Fantastic insight thank you!

    • @the.communist
      @the.communist 4 місяці тому

      @@anmolkale16 so all triumuph did was design the looks 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

  • @unic0rn897
    @unic0rn897 Місяць тому

    Idk how some guys pref scooter over this beauty

  • @trailguy
    @trailguy 3 місяці тому +1

    You make me feel old saying that the bikes were all big when you were a kid. To me those are the new ones, lol.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  3 місяці тому +1

      Haha sorry pal! I saw a 2001 Fazer on front of a classic bike mag yesterday and thought hang on that was like 4 years ago 😂

    • @trailguy
      @trailguy 3 місяці тому

      @@pintsizedbiker my friend's dad always had a honda 750 in th 70s and got a bigger one in the 80s, i want to say 800 but I'm not sure. anyway, those were huge. I've always liked the smaller ones. 400 will be my biggest yet. hey, any idea about maintenance compared to a kawasaki? the new eliminator is the other bike im considering.

  • @Malik-kk9wv
    @Malik-kk9wv 4 місяці тому

    what are your gloves ?

  • @naturalforlife6741
    @naturalforlife6741 4 місяці тому +3

    I've heard rumors of a Kawasaki 400RS. I thank that would just be great.

    • @zizizf
      @zizizf 4 місяці тому +2

      and possibly with an inline 4 engine. hope it’s true!!

    • @naturalforlife6741
      @naturalforlife6741 4 місяці тому +1

      Yeah, they have the motor they might as well use it. Although the price would be high. I bought the ZX4RR and love it. @@zizizf

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому +1

      That would be excellent, I want to try the ZX4RR, I’ve not ridden a sports bike in quite a few years and it looks like alot of fun! How do you get on with it?

    • @grahamhaynes7658
      @grahamhaynes7658 4 місяці тому

      Followed a Ninja 400 up Snake pass,silly quick for 400.

    • @naturalforlife6741
      @naturalforlife6741 4 місяці тому +1

      I'm loving it. It is very smooth. The quick shifter works great. I have a 27" inseam so I lowered it about an inch. I put a cheap after market pipe on it and it sounds great. When you get the revs up around 11k it hit a power band and zooms. Around to it is very nice and easy. You can kick it up in neutral from first at a stop with out it going up into second. Great for taking a break in traffic at a light. It is a little heavier the the Ninja 400 but that helps on the interstate. The sound is addictive. @@pintsizedbiker

  • @Peakwanderer
    @Peakwanderer 4 місяці тому

    You forgot to mention the Honda CB300R which Honda have just knocked £650 off the list price.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому +1

      I totally did! That’s a good shout, how much does that cost now?
      I’d love it if it looked like an old CB

    • @Peakwanderer
      @Peakwanderer 4 місяці тому

      @@pintsizedbiker £4,549

    • @the.communist
      @the.communist 4 місяці тому

      The honda has much less power/torque

    • @Peakwanderer
      @Peakwanderer 4 місяці тому

      @@the.communist It crucially also has less weight which is a big plus for me.

  • @kamilkarayavuz7883
    @kamilkarayavuz7883 3 місяці тому

    how about the vibration?

  • @alextran3147
    @alextran3147 3 місяці тому

    How tall are you?

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  3 місяці тому

      Hi Alex I am 5ft3 which I think is about 160cm

  • @amielterence
    @amielterence 4 місяці тому

    My only gripe is that they sound horrible😣.

  • @micks2444
    @micks2444 2 місяці тому +1

    What's your height?

  • @timothybrockbank7474
    @timothybrockbank7474 4 місяці тому +1

    Haven’t seen a bad uk review yet

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      It is very good, you only notice the less power in gear 1-2 but give it plenty beans and it’s ok 👍

    • @timothybrockbank7474
      @timothybrockbank7474 4 місяці тому

      @@pintsizedbiker seriously thinking of downsizing from my 1200gs cheaper tax,cheaper insurance,lower running costs pot holed roads speed cameras everywhere

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      @@timothybrockbank7474 it’s a fair shout. Try one, certainly try on motorway if you can, the feeling from my wrist and ass is it would handle it just fine but try it just in case.

    • @the.communist
      @the.communist 4 місяці тому

      I wonder why?🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @the.communist
      @the.communist 4 місяці тому

      @@timothybrockbank7474 i despise gs's

  • @news603redux
    @news603redux 2 місяці тому

    What's with the ridiculous seat height? It should be level with twin shocks, not with it's a** end sticking up in the air.

  • @pmay222
    @pmay222 3 місяці тому

    They have got this ' spot on' ... the race reps have long had their day... speed limits coming down everywhere... 40bhp is more than enough... im close.. but the fly by wire throttle puts me off..nim leaning cb300r... even 30bjp is fun on the right roads.. any fool can race down a bypass.. its boring

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  3 місяці тому +1

      Will try to get my hands on a CB soon! Or maybe CL

  • @TheOverlordOfProcrastination
    @TheOverlordOfProcrastination 4 місяці тому

    Honda CB300R is beautiful little bike, too.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      I had meant to mention it but totally forgot 😂

  • @Brettmotorcycles
    @Brettmotorcycles 4 місяці тому

    If your more than 5 9 go with scrambler

  • @gnosticnonsense9829
    @gnosticnonsense9829 Місяць тому

    Speed 400, outside India, also made from Triumph factory in Thailand

  • @larsthorwald3338
    @larsthorwald3338 3 місяці тому

    Is that a full-sized bike or is he a midget?

  • @d.4tay549
    @d.4tay549 2 місяці тому

    How much extra cost are the American Stealerships adding to that $4,995, and $5,595? $1,000, $1,500 $1,800. Anybody know?

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  2 місяці тому

      According to google it’s $4995 dollars which would be over £6k over here so you have it significantly cheaper than Great Britain

    • @leeinwis
      @leeinwis 2 місяці тому

      MSRP or Price does not include $530 in destination charges.(Set up fees extra, not sure what that is )

  • @leeinwis
    @leeinwis 2 місяці тому +1

    I hate the gold forks, so not retro , even on modern bikes it looks bad , one of my bikes has it :/

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  2 місяці тому +1

      Agreed, the more I look at that I’d rather they change it. Same on the Norton

    • @leeinwis
      @leeinwis 2 місяці тому +1

      @@pintsizedbiker They make "wrap" for tanks and even car hoods so maybe that stuff would work, IDK .

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  Місяць тому +1

      @@leeinwis good idea, I wonder if they would chip easily from gravel etc?

    • @unic0rn897
      @unic0rn897 Місяць тому +1

      I love gold forks it really stands out

    • @leeinwis
      @leeinwis 4 дні тому

      @@unic0rn897 Gaudy things do stand out .

  • @johncallow22
    @johncallow22 4 місяці тому

    People want to hear the bike, not music.

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      Hey John, yes fair point and thanks for watching! It’s balance though because the light music dulls out the wind noise which despite best efforts isn’t impossible to eliminate, though I am working on it. The first clip had no music the 2nd had it quietly.
      I will be doing videos of just pov video of the bikes I have tested. And where possible this will just ambient sound

  • @colinharrison5501
    @colinharrison5501 4 місяці тому

    beats me what the bike is ,looks like a bit of that and bit this .

    • @pintsizedbiker
      @pintsizedbiker  4 місяці тому

      Yes I see what you mean, you could call it a parts in model but the parts are new 😂. I am not sure the gold forks work

    • @the.communist
      @the.communist 4 місяці тому

      Its a smaller speed twin basically.

  • @Don-lw4cb
    @Don-lw4cb 3 місяці тому

    Black wheels ruin its looks and discoloured downpipes already, very uncool iihmo.

  • @patrickservat5922
    @patrickservat5922 20 днів тому

    Can you translate.....I don't speak bloody english

  • @johnmackay3458
    @johnmackay3458 3 місяці тому

    this bike certainly will not do 105 mph.95 maybe.

  • @user-gh9iu5jr9o
    @user-gh9iu5jr9o 3 місяці тому

    Made by Bajaj bro😊