The thing is India has turned into a perfect testing ground for new Motos, as Most people speak English and many people make vlogs and their experience about their purchases, which directly help kick start the trend. Just in past 3 months, 3 of my coworker friends from previous company, bought this moto and few more are planning to buy it. But I think, RE Guerrilla 450 is going to eat some sales in coming months. Namaste from Portugal
The new 400 isn't just a beginner bike. Lots of experienced riders, me included, want a simple, lightweight, nimble bike that is fun to ride and has adequate power for highway travel.. I really don't give a damn if a bike develops 200 HP; I'll never use it.
Exactly, these lightweight bikes are more practical for daily riding but also has enough power to be highway capable and beyond with a top speed of 100+mph.
Came here to say this. Especially someone who has a middleweight bike just now (SV650 or so) and it's a weekend toy, then a 400 for $5,000 makes a lot of sense. Lower insurance, better mileage, and a new bike with the new bike guarantee.
Bingo. I'm so sick of this entire beginner bike nonsense. People want a comfortable bike they can enjoy and do the type of riding they want on it. And one that doesn't cost a lot of money. Or as so many people still think and repeat the terms a real bike vs a beginner bike.
I live in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Just recently bought a scrambler 900 and I see these speed and scrambler 400s everywhere everyday. Triumph was never really super big over here in Brazil. I mean like, you would see the occasional wealthier rider on their Bonneville or Truxton or tiger or whatever, it was always a established luxury/premium brand, but now everywhere I go I see a Triumph. They really nailed the pricing over here too. Its really cool because all you would see on the streets were small cc single piston hondas and yamahas. Its nice to see more variety on the streets
Eh mas já caiu no gosto da bandidagem tmb. Simule seguro pra essas 400 e veja a surpresinha. Eu simulei hoje, moro zs, condomínio, 29 anos, solteiro. 2100 roubo e pt suhai 4k básico da Porto 5k completo da Porto Pra uma moto q custa 30k. Pra fins de comparação minha interceptor custa 32k simulei hoje 1400 roubo + pt suhai 3k completo da Porto.
The only concern with Triumph in India is the limited number of dealerships and service centers. For instance, the nearest Triumph dealership is 120 kilometers away from my location, while the nearest Royal Enfield dealership is only 1 kilometer away. It would be beneficial if Triumph could collaborate with Bajaj for dealerships and service centers, as Bajaj has a wide network across the country.
In India it didn't sell well because of the size of the motorcycle It's so small people associate size with premium The bigger the motorcycle the bigger the flex
@@james_isaac I agree as well as disagree. RE launched Hunter 350 and it crossed 200000 in 12 months. I know it's priced less than Speed 400 but still adjusting the ratios, one should see higher sales figures. RE dealerships in India are around 1917 and Triumph has 69 (Bajaj has 1167). So even if many people buy bigger for flex there will be people buying small but practical big cc bikes.
@@james_isaacit's less to do with price and more with availability like the other guy said. Too few dealerships and service center. Where dealership exists these bikes sell but not many will buy if it's 100km away.
Triumph has always been horrible with their dealer network in india even before these 400s were introduced. They had a huge potential customer base but lost so many customers to Kawasaki who built a really good superbike dealer network in India. I really hope they do something about this.
Triumph is doing it right. They are raising their profile here in America. Harley guy in my neighborhood stopped by when he saw my new Trident 660 in my driveway. He was blown away by the quality of the fit and finish and even the fact that Triumph was still in the business of making motorcycles. Now I want a Scrambler 400X to add to the garage for running down dirt roads and trails. I rode one at a demo event and it was every bit a fully developed motorcycle.
@@ThePapaja1996yes but it's total cultural continuity and superb business execution by the British gentleman who purchased the 'assets' and rebuilt the storied brand.
It’s not just the youngsters. You can not believe how many of us retired seniors between 60 and 70 years of age are snapping these beauties up. Being on mostly fixed incomes (pensions) buying a $12,000 and up motorbike is financially reckless. But dropping $6000 or less on a Triumph no less is very doable and lets us relive our youth. I’ve noticed a lot of us retreads out there having the time of our retirement lives.
I agree 100% with you, not just for beginners but also for the older generation. I ride a GS (age 66)but feels like overkill for what I use it for. Nice looking bike the Triumph…price , can’t beat it.
I got a 2022 Trident 660 for my retirement bike and am having a blast with it. Weighs 130 lbs less than my 1976 KZ900 with the same power and broader torque band. Plus, they both look great side by side.
@@DaveGeezer yap, was a Triumph dealer today and spoke with an older man looking to get a speed 400 cause he didn’t like his KLR650 being too tall for him for riding.
Triumph sold 3100 units last month here up from 2200 units in June, registering a montly growth of around 45%. Triumph hit it out of the park with this one.
These bike are manufactured in my home town, all the bikes that were mentioned from the aprillia 457, all the beginner ktms and the 400 twins are made in Pune, Maharashtra, India. India even got the HD 440 X in partnership with hero motocorp.
I live in Thailand and have a Bonnie T120. During my last visit to the Chiang Mai Triumph dealership,, the shop was about 50% full of the 400 series. They are selling like hot cakes here.
I am not surprised by this at all. As a very happy Royal Enfield Meteor 350 owner I realized very early on in my ownership that I no longer require 1,000+ CC and 600 lbs+ bikes to enjoy a motorcycle.
@@93mlowhere do you live? I travel a lot and in all countries I go to I constantly see people totally able to deal with highways on 250cc bikes, and there's still some room to get away with most situations that cause the "slow for highway" comments, like road rage.
@@93mlo but can't you really? Maybe it won't be the best experience. Maybe you won't have a lot of power remaining, or won't be able to stay indefinitely on the left lane. But it's not like the bike can't deal with those speeds. I totally understand that not having a lot of power left may not be a greet situation to be in though. I've been on similar speed highways with a duke 390, same bike more or less, and even on a 250 at some point. And I could do it fine. Won't lie, I feel a lot safer with faster bikes on the left lane. But it's not like you can't. You're not riding a 300 cc scooter. Is that the redesigned svartpilen of the previous one? whichever is is, it's a great bike BTW. I like the previous one a bit more.
11:16 Harly Davidson has a 450cc beginner-level bike in India, Harly x440 which has a 440cc air cooled engine makes, 27ps & 38 nm torque, price starts from around $2900 (converted) in India
This article is spot on , this end of the market ( triumph 400 , himalayan450 and CFMOTO mt 450) now probably account for 1/2 the total market. I’m a retread 62 yrs old and have just purchased the MT 450 , loving being back in the saddle!
Proud to be an Indian...who are making and importing KTMs, Husqvarnas, Speed/Scrambler 400, Royal Enfields, Harley 440, even Yezdi, Jawa, BSA and Norton are Indian Brands ...
I purchased some woodworking tools from India, everybody said they are rubbish, a carpenter friend tried them and said they are as good if not better than the old stanley ones he uses, and which have not been manufactured here for many years You have some very skilled engineers there
3 months ago I went and did a test ride. It is certain that you cannot see many things with a 20-minute ride, but you get definetely an idea. I drove it around in traffic but also took it out on the highway. The positives: - Very good response to the throttle and no clutches of independent ratio in the gearbox - The transmission is very clear (no relation to the KTM 390 Adv that I tested last summer) - The exhaust sound is very good (bass) and gives you the impression of a bigger engine The negatives: - A lot of wind due to zero coverage after 100km/h (question: How do you cope with the air driving a naked bike?) - It would be better if it had an analog tachometer and a digital speedometer (it has the opposite)
Harley Davidson has actually made a an accessible 440cc bike in partnership with Hero Motocorp in India and the Harley version is outselling its Indian 440cc counterpart here.
I was looking at a Speed Twin 900 but this 400 can do highway speeds for half the money so I guess I;m be buyiny the SPeed 400. Forgive me, I'm a real penny pinching tightwad.
I ordered one of the first triumphs to leave the factory and let me tell you these bikes are built like a tank. I was a little bit worried that I might face some issues knowing it's the first production model but man I'm so impressed by the build quality. These bikes are no joke and are very well built considering their price being so low.
What the industry and motorcycle journalists don't seem to understand is that most people don't need a 250km/h crotch rocket. A mid sized "beginner" bike is all that most people need and want. When you're riding to work or riding to get a coffee you don't need 120hp.
You don't NEED 50 hp either. Most reasons are just totally absurd excuses people use. It's perfectly fine wanting something and doing so if possible, what isn't fine is trying to find some sort of based justification to explain a desire to do something making it look as a need.
A 50hp bike can take you to 200kms/h, which is more than enough anywhere. This American obsession of everything huge, guzzling huge resources, a 5 bedroom house on a 2 acre lot for just 3 people, pools in homes, trucks masquerading as cars and roads as wide as some small towns, supermarkets the size of stadiums and their parking lots bigger than our small airfields, is beyond obnoxious.
@@user-xr3qi5cc7q For them, everything becomes a need, everything needs to be bigger, or larger, or more, to make sense or to make it more practical for them. Unfortunately this same culture is creeping up in other places as well, and leading to pointless consumerism.
I got one of the first Speed 400s delivered in the States back in April. It's a really fun bike, and the build quality is excellent. What's amazing is that this 2024 entry level bike has specs very close to what the late 60s Bonneville had as far as weight and power are concerned. And those bikes were considered really fast in their day. It's also no wonder that those machines were revered for their handling and maneuverability. Motorcycles, like cars, have become porky. A modern Bonneville has added about 130 lbs of weight compared with its 60s predecessor., Lighter motorcycles don't need as much horsepower to keep up, and my 400 is perfectly fine for everyday riding.
After a long hiatus from riding, I bought a speed 400 to commute to work. It's mostly hwy, but for the 600 mile break in period, I took the long way. I'm at 1,700 miles so far and have zero regrets.
Have done 2,400 miles on mine, it just gets better, purrs along at 60 mph, and, when you look at the speedometer, you see it has got up to 75 mph without your noticing.
I just started riding and got a scrambler 400x. I wanted it because it’s very good looking and has all I want in terms of tech being ABS and TC I don’t need anything else.
I hadn't really given it much thought... How much they have diversified within motorcycles... Just a few years ago I thought about them as an old man brand with boomers on Bonnevilles with high end matching leather triumph branded gear... Honestly I didn't even think about their adventure or sport bikes until the 660 caught my attention
Bought the Scrambler 400X a month back,damn it's a good bike Also got the anniversary discount which made it a even better deal lol P.S-Harley has a bike in that price range,its called HD 440X
I have one them. The first Speed 400 registered in Ukraine. Perfect first street bike if you ask me. Somewhat forgiving and at the same time, able to learn you a lot.
Bajaj - Triumph should invite him to see the production of Bajaj/KTM/Triumph/Husqvarna all at one place. The biggest Triumph simp might get impressed 😅 would love to see you again in India and meet you Yammie. Jai Maharashtra 😊
I thought that the Triumph 400 was garbage until I saw one in person. Just one look was all it took. Haven't bought one because my garage is full but that's pretty much the only reason.
I purchased Triumphs entry level bike as my 1st bike in 2023, a Trident. Not really a starter bike but I'm over 50 so I'm aware of my mortality. Growing into it nicely. Planned to keep it for one year, but now in my 2nd year and havnt caned it yet so will hang on to it so I can grow more with it. These 400 are really nice, saw them in the dealer and don't devalue the Triumph brand in any way, like a Merc A Class, aspirational.
What ? You haven't figured out olde yams arch ? 1) blow off and ignore 2) recognize and start to build up 3) get motorcycle for give away 4) modify, praise, give away 5) proceed to say it wasn't very good. See the video arch on cb650r and trident 660 - but it's harder to find the post videos where he talks badly about them.
A modern classic + a few nice features like abs and LED lights, and a engine that sounds solid with a slip on is all you need from a budget bike or starter bike. Triumph and Royal Enfield seem to have the right ideas. If I ever get a Busa, I'll likely try to also have a simple bike like the Bonneville or Cont650.
The fasest or quickest bike I ever owned was a 900 cc 4 cylinder Honda. After scaring me two or three times with a high speed wobble at 130mph I sold it and bought something slower. I think I made the right decision, I'm 71 years old and still riding. Just sold my LAST Harley ($37,000) after it broke down four times within the first year, I've decided the Triumph Speed 400 is all I need.
The problem with Harley is they never put their heart in their smaller bikes. The Street 500 and 750 are proof of this.Even as far back as the 1960'd with their 125cc and 350cc were both very short lived.FOr this reason I'd befearful of purchaing a small cc Harley.
The other manufacturers left the door wide open for Triumph to bring the Speed 400 to market. I want one but Summer will probably be over in my area in the next 4 weeks.
I bought scrambler 400x as my 1st bike in May and love it. I’m 6’4” so the scrambler felt better for me than the speed. Have about 1100 miles on it. Only complaint is that above 70 mph which it will do all day, it becomes very buzzy and you feel it in the handle bars. City and highway driving, it very good.
“More people on the road and riding motorcycles…” Spot on, Yam. For the past year, when anybody who’s bike-curious asks me where to start, I point them to these little Triumphs. They’re great starter bikes, but they’re also enough motorcycle to keep you happy indefinitely. When that Rally Raid package comes out for the 400X, I may just pull the trigger on one myself. My poor old DR650 is getting nervous. 😉
When I saw it I fell in love with it. I'll get an xr250r for my first bike in a few months, and a couple of years later when these hit the used market, I'll get a scrambler x for a daily and keep that xr for the dirt exclusively. There's something special about these 400's. Good power that won't ever need more.
Was out on my RE Classic 350, stopped for a break. Guy on a brand new Scrambler 400 stopped by to admire my bike, while I admired his. First impression was it definitely looks like a larger bike - don’t let the 400 single fool you. Excellent finish & build quality! I have no idea how Triumph is offering these 400’s at this price.
I'm from Philippines and Just started motorcycling and Just got mine a week ago. And it's been fun so far. But can't help to think about the the Bonnie T100 maybe in a couple years or so I'll get one of those beauties
I'm so here for it! I'm scheduled to take my MSF course next week and I've already got my permit. This fits perfectly in my plans. Now I just gotta save up for it. I was planning on a 790cc Bonnie because it's from a family friend and dirt cheap. 5k is a little hard to swallow, but brand new? Count me in.
I like a bigger bike , like the Speed Twin 1200 , but if I wanted a bike to play around with this little beauty would be it. It's a sweet little ride , not just for beginners.
When I saw the 2023 Honda XR150L and the price I had to get one. Then less than a year later I see this Triumph for under 5K and I'm thinking I might need one of these as well. I've been riding over 45 years starting on RD250 and RD350. Did some road racing at Willow and Riverside and had my share of triple digit H.P. and M.P.H. bike and now at 61 just feel like riding at a slower pace. The XR has proven to be a good bike for putting around town but, if I do want to go a little further and on the highway this little 400 might be all I need. I do have my RD400 but, I prefer to ride that on the streets over the highway as well as it is more fun going from stop light to stop light than steady speed riding.
Actually picked up the scrambler 400x last week. Riding it in the city, the twisties, dirt trails. Loving it so far. Hopefully the reliability is there.
Ive ridden a scrambler 400. Fantastic bike,well built and more than enough performance for the type of bike. Unlike 27 hp from " competitor" bikes. Im not surprised they are selling well. A few problems reported which they need to get a grip on but i would love one
I'm a 60 years Indian was driving only 150cc bikes my whole life. My weight is 53 kilo. Since 3 week I have a Triumph 400 as my daily bike , and have no problem with here. A great machine.
Bajaj owns 49.9% shares in KTM, so practical. Yes, KTM is (almost) an Indan brand 🫡. One more thing, the guys from Revzilla rode these bikes to the highest motorable road in the world, not just India.
Bought an Interceptor 650 as my first street bike after a lifetime of dual sports and dirtbikes.... I liked it, but if this was available I would have definitely bought it instead of the INT 650- has almost the same HP, but is a lot lighter, so quickness would be about the same, and is/was $1500 cheaper... I have a different Triumph now anyway though.
For the past six months or so, I've been planning my re-entry into motorcycling after a nearly 20 year hiatus. I'm from an era where sub-400 lbs 600cc sportbikes were common. While I don't need to hit high triple digit speeds anymore, I want a lightweight, flickable bike and at least one analog gauge (preferably an analog tach, but I'd take an analog speedo). I'm a dying breed and don't like the TFT screens and all the additional tech that has been increasingly added to bikes (I can live with ABS, but don't want it). I rode (and will ride) to unplug from everything, not to remain connected with all that tech. The Ninja 400 was on my radar. but it was replaced with the the 500, losing the analog tach and gaining tech and weight. I don't want to buy a used ninja 400 which endured the learning pains of a new rider who now wants to upgrade to a "real" bike and is asking for an amount of money which warrants just buying a new unabused 500 instead. The Triumph Speed 400 is definitely on my short list of possible future bikes.
Triumph sent the ball over the stadium with this bike. Manufacturers abandoning beginner bikes is baffling to me. When a large part of the world see's a 400 as a big bike it's crazy to think some companies ingnore small displacement machines.
I picked up a 400x in March. It’s a great bike and very comfortable. After finding the right windscreen plus an extender it is very nice at highway speeds. It’s very good two up as well and I like the seat better than the one on my Tiger 800. It feels very nimble and is great on the dirt and gravel backroads here too n Virginia.
Just got one as a loan bike whilst my Tiger 660 gets serviced. Whilst it isn't going to break any speed records, it is adequate to get around on and I fitted surprisingly well and I'm 6ft 2 inches. They are nice looking and have the Triumph character and quality feel. It's no wonder they're selling fast at their price point.
I've had an 03 Thundercat as my first bike, then got an 07 R6, then an 05 CBR1000RR. Finally I sold the last bike and said, never again, because I'm going to kill myself cruising at 130mph and not resisting the call to 160mph. I went 4 years without a bike. Then I wanted just a commuter bike. Something great on gas but adequate power for traffic. I found the Triumph 400 scrambler. I have been EXTREMELY satisfied! This isn't just a "beginner" bike, though it can fit beginners. But it is a great commute bike that is a ton of fun, gets 70 or 80 mpg and you don't feel the call to death. I really really enjoy mine.
But yammms, the sv650. It's amazing. And I love mine. I do love the sticker price of that 400. And it looks nice. Haven't seen any on the road where I live though. Great video
Was in a shop recently looking at the Rocket GT and this 400 caught my eye. After years of big twins, fours and sixes this bike is well timed I think. It looks well built and well designed and styled. I was surprised it was the 400 that I was looking at. Winding back the clock, there has been a bit of a hole in the market from years ago. Pre tech era. Bikes like this that were honest fun and versatile. Back when Yamaha had pretty well covered that segment of the market, XT500, TT500 and the classic SR road bike 500 single and other variants. Much loved bikes that were basic by design but a joy to ride, big singles with heart, not rockets but a part of everyday lives, that made your day a good day, whatever the task, a trip to the shop, to work, to lunch or to the next town. As I stood there motionless for some time, looking at this bike, taking it all in, everything else was coming back to me. I can imagine this bike appealing to a huge range of riders, especially the younger riders that never had the opportunity to ride a Yamaha 500 single, back when four strokes and two strokes were nothing alike. Yes, I could see myself riding a Triumph 400 one day.
That’s impressive for Triumph. Royal Enfield has been selling the J platforms, 350s at around 70,000 a month globally since they were released. So Triumph really isn’t resetting any standards when they don’t even build it themselves. Everyone loves to dump on the RE when they’re the largest and fastest growing brand in the world by a huge margin. I love to see Triumph doing well. It’s important to the market. But they’re still a low volume builder.
Even Harley Davidson has launched a 440 cc bike in India called x440.that bike has a lot tech features such as turn by turn navigation,sos alertand jio fenching.that bike costs 3,700 dollar including bike price, registration for 15 years and insurance for 5 years.this is the first single cylinder bike of Harley Davidson.
But Harley did make the X440 in partnership with the Indian manufacturer Hero (Formerly Hero Honda)! They made two bikes based on the the 440 platform, Hero Maverick 400 and the Harley Davidson X440.
There's one thing you've got wrong. Harley Davidson doesn't just make stuff over 12 grand. The "X-440" which is a beginner bike by Harley was launched about a year ago in India.
I rode the Speed 400 on a demo day. It's a great little bike. First gear is basically useless but I enjoyed riding it a lot. It's great looking as well.
It makes more sense, because here in Indian conditions a high displacement bike doesn't make much sense. I sold my interceptor 650 and bought a lighter and agile speed 400 almost a year back. So far so good
Yammie Noob said Ducati probably won't produce a beginner bike, and he's probably right. However, it's ironic because their history was small singles singles from the 50's, 60's and 70's. They didn't even make a 750 until the early 70's. During the early 70''s, I owned a 450 Sport. It was a great bike with a single cylinder, but no way was it a beginner bike. I've kicked over a lot of bikes (Nortons, Triumphs, Harleys), and nothing came close to being as tough or dangerous to kick start as a 450 Ducati without a decompression lever (desmo had its disadvantages since you couldn't have a decomp lever). Service intervals included an oil change every 1,500 miles. I guess that wouldn't sell today !!!!
11:05 Harley has a one similarly priced competitor to the Speed 400 in India actually, its somewhere between the Triumph and RE offerings in terms of ride quality and finish etc.
All you need for the road. Great service intervals, really lovely to sit my short arse on, frugal, looks absolutely GORGEOUS, and costs only £5K in the UK. Anyone who is shocked wasn't paying attention.
The blanket coverage of speed cameras all over the UK and Europe means traffic is much much slower than it ever was. It is impossible to use even a quarter of the power a sport bike has withou getting banned or in extreme cases jailed. Royal Enfield showed Triumph the way forward, that's why their 400 exists and sells well.
ABS is the only must on a bike for me! I like Analog tach and speedometer. Loved my first street bike a new 1976 XS360 Yamaha. These Triumphs sound Great!
correction, umling la is not the highest motorable road in India, it is the highest motorable road in the world and it is located in India. personally, I own a Speed 400 and feels happy to see ppl around the world is appriciating it
The proper Triumph company built & sold smaller capacity bikes , back in the day . They built & sold motorcycles around 200cc for commuters & learners called Tiger Cubs , actually built in the U.K.
Great video. Makes me think: BMW where are you? G310 and then jump to F900, jump to R1300? Thanks Triumph for stepping in in the "reasonable" segment. May be my next bike (after 38 years of BMW).
I get what you're saying but I don't get what's new against what KTM does. My Svart is priced the same as the Speed 400 and a little bit cheaper than the Scrambler 400. Don't get me wrong. I like to have more options.
Actually Harley do have a sub 400cc bike here in India. Its a India spec bike made in collaboration with Hero Moto Corp. So is BMW with their collab with TVS motors.
Thank you for talking about country of production. I haven’t heard a single reviewer say boo about Triumph or Harley making bikes in India or Thailand, respectively. To be clear, I’m talking about bikes made for the European, Asia and Australasian markets.
When these complicated bike get a couple of years old they WILL go wrong and you will be buggered. You don't need any of that shit. 400/450 and 40hp is plenty 90 mph is enough to kill you instantly. Tweek it and get that that ton. Soul, soundtrack and simplicity is everything. Nice review mate.
I'm not surprised. I'm looking at buying my first bike, and Triumph 400 is tied for #1 on my list. It's just such a good looking bike, has a nice amount of power for a beginner
The thing is India has turned into a perfect testing ground for new Motos, as Most people speak English and many people make vlogs and their experience about their purchases, which directly help kick start the trend. Just in past 3 months, 3 of my coworker friends from previous company, bought this moto and few more are planning to buy it.
But I think, RE Guerrilla 450 is going to eat some sales in coming months.
Namaste from Portugal
Thanks Man. Means a lot to us Indians.
Cheers brother. Happy riding
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The new 400 isn't just a beginner bike. Lots of experienced riders, me included, want a simple, lightweight, nimble bike that is fun to ride and has adequate power for highway travel.. I really don't give a damn if a bike develops 200 HP; I'll never use it.
Exactly, these lightweight bikes are more practical for daily riding but also has enough power to be highway capable and beyond with a top speed of 100+mph.
Wise man right here! 👍🏽
Old cats ageing out of heavy bikes are probably hopping on these small triumphs and having a blast. It looks like a motorcycle ought to look.
Came here to say this. Especially someone who has a middleweight bike just now (SV650 or so) and it's a weekend toy, then a 400 for $5,000 makes a lot of sense. Lower insurance, better mileage, and a new bike with the new bike guarantee.
Bingo. I'm so sick of this entire beginner bike nonsense.
People want a comfortable bike they can enjoy and do the type of riding they want on it. And one that doesn't cost a lot of money. Or as so many people still think and repeat the terms a real bike vs a beginner bike.
I live in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Just recently bought a scrambler 900 and I see these speed and scrambler 400s everywhere everyday. Triumph was never really super big over here in Brazil. I mean like, you would see the occasional wealthier rider on their Bonneville or Truxton or tiger or whatever, it was always a established luxury/premium brand, but now everywhere I go I see a Triumph. They really nailed the pricing over here too. Its really cool because all you would see on the streets were small cc single piston hondas and yamahas. Its nice to see more variety on the streets
Eh mas já caiu no gosto da bandidagem tmb.
Simule seguro pra essas 400 e veja a surpresinha.
Eu simulei hoje, moro zs, condomínio, 29 anos, solteiro.
2100 roubo e pt suhai
4k básico da Porto
5k completo da Porto
Pra uma moto q custa 30k.
Pra fins de comparação minha interceptor custa 32k simulei hoje
1400 roubo + pt suhai
3k completo da Porto.
The only concern with Triumph in India is the limited number of dealerships and service centers. For instance, the nearest Triumph dealership is 120 kilometers away from my location, while the nearest Royal Enfield dealership is only 1 kilometer away. It would be beneficial if Triumph could collaborate with Bajaj for dealerships and service centers, as Bajaj has a wide network across the country.
In India it didn't sell well because of the size of the motorcycle
It's so small people associate size with premium
The bigger the motorcycle the bigger the flex
@@james_isaac I agree as well as disagree. RE launched Hunter 350 and it crossed 200000 in 12 months. I know it's priced less than Speed 400 but still adjusting the ratios, one should see higher sales figures. RE dealerships in India are around 1917 and Triumph has 69 (Bajaj has 1167).
So even if many people buy bigger for flex there will be people buying small but practical big cc bikes.
@@james_isaacit's less to do with price and more with availability like the other guy said. Too few dealerships and service center. Where dealership exists these bikes sell but not many will buy if it's 100km away.
Triumph has always been horrible with their dealer network in india even before these 400s were introduced. They had a huge potential customer base but lost so many customers to Kawasaki who built a really good superbike dealer network in India.
I really hope they do something about this.
@@james_isaac it's not that beautiful tbh
Triumph is doing it right. They are raising their profile here in America. Harley guy in my neighborhood stopped by when he saw my new Trident 660 in my driveway. He was blown away by the quality of the fit and finish and even the fact that Triumph was still in the business of making motorcycles. Now I want a Scrambler 400X to add to the garage for running down dirt roads and trails. I rode one at a demo event and it was every bit a fully developed motorcycle.
Tecnacally this is Truimph 2 the early brand and ended up in bancruptcy.
@@ThePapaja1996yes but it's total cultural continuity and superb business execution by the British gentleman who purchased the 'assets' and rebuilt the storied brand.
It’s not just the youngsters. You can not believe how many of us retired seniors between 60 and 70 years of age are snapping these beauties up. Being on mostly fixed incomes (pensions) buying a $12,000 and up motorbike is financially reckless. But dropping $6000 or less on a Triumph no less is very doable and lets us relive our youth. I’ve noticed a lot of us retreads out there having the time of our retirement lives.
I agree 100% with you, not just for beginners but also for the older generation. I ride a GS (age 66)but feels like overkill for what I use it for. Nice looking bike the Triumph…price , can’t beat it.
I got a 2022 Trident 660 for my retirement bike and am having a blast with it. Weighs 130 lbs less than my 1976 KZ900 with the same power and broader torque band. Plus, they both look great side by side.
Retreads 😂😂😂 love it
@@DaveGeezer yap, was a Triumph dealer today and spoke with an older man looking to get a speed 400 cause he didn’t like his KLR650 being too tall for him for riding.
i got my Trident 660 last week and while i was at the dealership, 4 older guys got the Speed 400. Insane. lovely bikes
Triumph sold 3100 units last month here up from 2200 units in June, registering a montly growth of around 45%. Triumph hit it out of the park with this one.
Indian sales figure for July 2024 alone..
These bike are manufactured in my home town, all the bikes that were mentioned from the aprillia 457, all the beginner ktms and the 400 twins are made in Pune, Maharashtra, India. India even got the HD 440 X in partnership with hero motocorp.
Pimpri Chinchwad
I live in Thailand and have a Bonnie T120. During my last visit to the Chiang Mai Triumph dealership,, the shop was about 50% full of the 400 series. They are selling like hot cakes here.
Man, I always love to see T out there more, and that's a good sign
I am not surprised by this at all. As a very happy Royal Enfield Meteor 350 owner I realized very early on in my ownership that I no longer require 1,000+ CC and 600 lbs+ bikes to enjoy a motorcycle.
You okay with the lack of power from the 350 On the freeway?
@@93mlo maybe he's only rides motorcycle in the city or town, backroads.
You can take your car on the highway.
@@93mlowhere do you live? I travel a lot and in all countries I go to I constantly see people totally able to deal with highways on 250cc bikes, and there's still some room to get away with most situations that cause the "slow for highway" comments, like road rage.
@@lucascarracedo7421 California where the speeds are 80+ I can barely go anywhere on my 401 Husqvarna svarpilen because the power is not enough
@@93mlo but can't you really? Maybe it won't be the best experience. Maybe you won't have a lot of power remaining, or won't be able to stay indefinitely on the left lane. But it's not like the bike can't deal with those speeds. I totally understand that not having a lot of power left may not be a greet situation to be in though.
I've been on similar speed highways with a duke 390, same bike more or less, and even on a 250 at some point. And I could do it fine. Won't lie, I feel a lot safer with faster bikes on the left lane. But it's not like you can't. You're not riding a 300 cc scooter.
Is that the redesigned svartpilen of the previous one? whichever is is, it's a great bike BTW. I like the previous one a bit more.
11:16
Harly Davidson has a 450cc beginner-level bike in India, Harly x440 which has a 440cc air cooled engine makes, 27ps & 38 nm torque, price starts from around $2900 (converted) in India
Hero India 🇮🇳 makes 440X harley for Harley Davidson in India ✌
It's not a bad bike honestly but it does have a weird look Indian customers aren't used to.
Chill that is just for India. They still don't believe in India. The actual x500 for the international markets is manufactured in China.
I like the look of that bike, I wish they would bring it here to the US.
I own that bike and it's a beauty@@MrTmax74
i bought a speed 400 in India, finally I'm happy to see yammie review it
11:05 The harley beginner bike exists, its made in India and called the x440
That bike is slow and ugly
@@peteduch2151 It's a Harley, what did you expect? 😉
@@peteduch2151The engine isn't. HD failed to design it properly
It’s a cruiser ? It’s more focused on torque rather than speed ?
@@vugen9960 more of a mix between cruiser and roadster.
This article is spot on , this end of the market ( triumph 400 , himalayan450 and CFMOTO mt 450) now probably account for 1/2 the total market. I’m a retread 62 yrs old and have just purchased the MT 450 , loving being back in the saddle!
I’m part of the 50,000 - in France - blue paint job - and I love it 😍
Cool, éclates-toi bien !
Congrats
Proud to be an Indian...who are making and importing KTMs, Husqvarnas, Speed/Scrambler 400, Royal Enfields, Harley 440, even Yezdi, Jawa, BSA and Norton are Indian Brands ...
I purchased some woodworking tools from India, everybody said they are rubbish, a carpenter friend tried them and said they are as good if not better than the old stanley ones he uses, and which have not been manufactured here for many years
You have some very skilled engineers there
Don't forget that hero, bajaj & tvs are also levelling up their games.
3 months ago I went and did a test ride. It is certain that you cannot see many things with a 20-minute ride, but you get definetely an idea. I drove it around in traffic but also took it out on the highway.
The positives:
- Very good response to the throttle and no clutches of independent ratio in the gearbox
- The transmission is very clear (no relation to the KTM 390 Adv that I tested last summer)
- The exhaust sound is very good (bass) and gives you the impression of a bigger engine
The negatives:
- A lot of wind due to zero coverage after 100km/h (question: How do you cope with the air driving a naked bike?)
- It would be better if it had an analog tachometer and a digital speedometer (it has the opposite)
Naked bikes without screens are only good for around town …
Harley Davidson has actually made a an accessible 440cc bike in partnership with Hero Motocorp in India and the Harley version is outselling its Indian 440cc counterpart here.
Oh ok
I really wish the speed 400 would have been around when I started riding. I do love my speed twin though!
Shame the speed 400 isn't a twin
@@chrishart8548 going from a single to a twin is practically the cost of making 2 engines, this bike is supposed to be affordable.
I was looking at a Speed Twin 900 but this 400 can do highway speeds for half the money so I guess I;m be buyiny the SPeed 400. Forgive me, I'm a real penny pinching tightwad.
I ordered one of the first triumphs to leave the factory and let me tell you these bikes are built like a tank. I was a little bit worried that I might face some issues knowing it's the first production model but man I'm so impressed by the build quality. These bikes are no joke and are very well built considering their price being so low.
What the industry and motorcycle journalists don't seem to understand is that most people don't need a 250km/h crotch rocket. A mid sized "beginner" bike is all that most people need and want. When you're riding to work or riding to get a coffee you don't need 120hp.
You don't NEED 50 hp either. Most reasons are just totally absurd excuses people use. It's perfectly fine wanting something and doing so if possible, what isn't fine is trying to find some sort of based justification to explain a desire to do something making it look as a need.
A 50hp bike can take you to 200kms/h, which is more than enough anywhere.
This American obsession of everything huge, guzzling huge resources, a 5 bedroom house on a 2 acre lot for just 3 people, pools in homes, trucks masquerading as cars and roads as wide as some small towns, supermarkets the size of stadiums and their parking lots bigger than our small airfields, is beyond obnoxious.
@@user-xr3qi5cc7q For them, everything becomes a need, everything needs to be bigger, or larger, or more, to make sense or to make it more practical for them. Unfortunately this same culture is creeping up in other places as well, and leading to pointless consumerism.
@@doncorleone9297stop being fruity
I got one of the first Speed 400s delivered in the States back in April. It's a really fun bike, and the build quality is excellent. What's amazing is that this 2024 entry level bike has specs very close to what the late 60s Bonneville had as far as weight and power are concerned. And those bikes were considered really fast in their day. It's also no wonder that those machines were revered for their handling and maneuverability. Motorcycles, like cars, have become porky. A modern Bonneville has added about 130 lbs of weight compared with its 60s predecessor., Lighter motorcycles don't need as much horsepower to keep up, and my 400 is perfectly fine for everyday riding.
After a long hiatus from riding, I bought a speed 400 to commute to work. It's mostly hwy, but for the 600 mile break in period, I took the long way.
I'm at 1,700 miles so far and have zero regrets.
Smart plan target younger new riders and make them brand loyal for the rest of their riding career.
Have done 2,400 miles on mine, it just gets better, purrs along at 60 mph, and, when you look at the speedometer, you see it has got up to 75 mph without your noticing.
02:42 Harley Davidson has x440, BMW has 310rr and 310GS !! they also have these beginners category bikes.
I just started riding and got a scrambler 400x. I wanted it because it’s very good looking and has all I want in terms of tech being ABS and TC I don’t need anything else.
This bike appeals to a broad spectrum of riders, just the right power for traffic cheap to buy economical and looks awesome
I hadn't really given it much thought... How much they have diversified within motorcycles... Just a few years ago I thought about them as an old man brand with boomers on Bonnevilles with high end matching leather triumph branded gear... Honestly I didn't even think about their adventure or sport bikes until the 660 caught my attention
Bought the Scrambler 400X a month back,damn it's a good bike
Also got the anniversary discount which made it a even better deal lol
P.S-Harley has a bike in that price range,its called HD 440X
Its not sold in the west
The Speed 400 is why I got into motorcycling. Weirdly, I ended up with a Z650RS ... but still ... it is a compelling offer from Triumph!
I also like the Z650RS but it is almost $10,000.
I have one them. The first Speed 400 registered in Ukraine.
Perfect first street bike if you ask me. Somewhat forgiving and at the same time, able to learn you a lot.
Bajaj - Triumph should invite him to see the production of Bajaj/KTM/Triumph/Husqvarna all at one place. The biggest Triumph simp might get impressed 😅 would love to see you again in India and meet you Yammie. Jai Maharashtra 😊
I've got a 2017 ( ladt year made) Triumph Trophy SE Sport/Touring bike, 1215 CC triple, loaded! Weights 700 lbs - she's not a beginner bike, love it!
11:13 harley davidson actually has a 400cc beginner motorbike called 440x in india, made partnership with Hero MotoCorp
I thought that the Triumph 400 was garbage until I saw one in person. Just one look was all it took. Haven't bought one because my garage is full but that's pretty much the only reason.
I purchased Triumphs entry level bike as my 1st bike in 2023, a Trident. Not really a starter bike but I'm over 50 so I'm aware of my mortality. Growing into it nicely. Planned to keep it for one year, but now in my 2nd year and havnt caned it yet so will hang on to it so I can grow more with it.
These 400 are really nice, saw them in the dealer and don't devalue the Triumph brand in any way, like a Merc A Class, aspirational.
Triumph is killing it. Love my Rocket 3.
So Triumph and CFMoto are now paying you off? You get a had-on for anyone who pays you.
What ? You haven't figured out olde yams arch ? 1) blow off and ignore 2) recognize and start to build up 3) get motorcycle for give away 4) modify, praise, give away 5) proceed to say it wasn't very good.
See the video arch on cb650r and trident 660 - but it's harder to find the post videos where he talks badly about them.
A modern classic + a few nice features like abs and LED lights, and a engine that sounds solid with a slip on is all you need from a budget bike or starter bike. Triumph and Royal Enfield seem to have the right ideas. If I ever get a Busa, I'll likely try to also have a simple bike like the Bonneville or Cont650.
The fasest or quickest bike I ever owned was a 900 cc 4 cylinder Honda. After scaring me two or three times with a high speed wobble at 130mph I sold it and bought something slower. I think I made the right decision, I'm 71 years old and still riding. Just sold my LAST Harley ($37,000) after it broke down four times within the first year, I've decided the Triumph Speed 400 is all I need.
Btw, there’s a Harley available too in India as Speed 400’s competition. It’s made in collaboration with ‘Hero’, named Harley Davidson X440
The problem with Harley is they never put their heart in their smaller bikes. The Street 500 and 750 are proof of this.Even as far back as the 1960'd with their 125cc and 350cc were both very short lived.FOr this reason I'd befearful of purchaing a small cc Harley.
The other manufacturers left the door wide open for Triumph to bring the Speed 400 to market. I want one but Summer will probably be over in my area in the next 4 weeks.
Little correction at 7:37....It's highest road in THE WORLD...not just india......You're Welcome.....
i had my eyes on this speed 400 model but i saw the street triple 765 R then the RS, ended up buying the 765 RS! as my first full A cat bike (UK)
Harley is making one bike with Hero MotoCorp of India, "Harley Davidson X440".
I bought scrambler 400x as my 1st bike in May and love it. I’m 6’4” so the scrambler felt better for me than the speed. Have about 1100 miles on it. Only complaint is that above 70 mph which it will do all day, it becomes very buzzy and you feel it in the handle bars. City and highway driving, it very good.
“More people on the road and riding motorcycles…” Spot on, Yam. For the past year, when anybody who’s bike-curious asks me where to start, I point them to these little Triumphs. They’re great starter bikes, but they’re also enough motorcycle to keep you happy indefinitely. When that Rally Raid package comes out for the 400X, I may just pull the trigger on one myself. My poor old DR650 is getting nervous. 😉
When I saw it I fell in love with it. I'll get an xr250r for my first bike in a few months, and a couple of years later when these hit the used market, I'll get a scrambler x for a daily and keep that xr for the dirt exclusively. There's something special about these 400's. Good power that won't ever need more.
I do love triumph. Recently picked up a 2011 sprint st 1050 with just 5k miles on it 🎉
The speed twins low Revs are so good , especially for potholes ,speed breakers,high traffic .I test drove the speed 400 ,the engine is so refined
Was out on my RE Classic 350, stopped for a break. Guy on a brand new Scrambler 400 stopped by to admire my bike, while I admired his. First impression was it definitely looks like a larger bike - don’t let the 400 single fool you. Excellent finish & build quality! I have no idea how Triumph is offering these 400’s at this price.
In India you can get it for $2900
Loss leader.
I'm from Philippines and Just started motorcycling and Just got mine a week ago. And it's been fun so far. But can't help to think about the the Bonnie T100 maybe in a couple years or so I'll get one of those beauties
Not every bike needs more cc’s than you know what to do with. A 400 is perfect for most riders 🤷♂️
I'm so here for it! I'm scheduled to take my MSF course next week and I've already got my permit. This fits perfectly in my plans. Now I just gotta save up for it. I was planning on a 790cc Bonnie because it's from a family friend and dirt cheap. 5k is a little hard to swallow, but brand new? Count me in.
I like a bigger bike , like the Speed Twin 1200 , but if I wanted a bike to play around with this little beauty would be it. It's a sweet little ride , not just for beginners.
When I saw the 2023 Honda XR150L and the price I had to get one. Then less than a year later I see this Triumph for under 5K and I'm thinking I might need one of these as well. I've been riding over 45 years starting on RD250 and RD350. Did some road racing at Willow and Riverside and had my share of triple digit H.P. and M.P.H. bike and now at 61 just feel like riding at a slower pace. The XR has proven to be a good bike for putting around town but, if I do want to go a little further and on the highway this little 400 might be all I need. I do have my RD400 but, I prefer to ride that on the streets over the highway as well as it is more fun going from stop light to stop light than steady speed riding.
Actually picked up the scrambler 400x last week. Riding it in the city, the twisties, dirt trails. Loving it so far. Hopefully the reliability is there.
Ive ridden a scrambler 400. Fantastic bike,well built and more than enough performance for the type of bike.
Unlike 27 hp from " competitor" bikes.
Im not surprised they are selling well.
A few problems reported which they need to get a grip on but i would love one
I'm a 60 years Indian was driving only 150cc bikes my whole life. My weight is 53 kilo. Since 3 week I have a Triumph 400 as my daily bike , and have no problem with here. A great machine.
Bajaj owns 49.9% shares in KTM, so practical. Yes, KTM is (almost) an Indan brand 🫡. One more thing, the guys from Revzilla rode these bikes to the highest motorable road in the world, not just India.
Bought an Interceptor 650 as my first street bike after a lifetime of dual sports and dirtbikes.... I liked it, but if this was available I would have definitely bought it instead of the INT 650- has almost the same HP, but is a lot lighter, so quickness would be about the same, and is/was $1500 cheaper... I have a different Triumph now anyway though.
For the past six months or so, I've been planning my re-entry into motorcycling after a nearly 20 year hiatus. I'm from an era where sub-400 lbs 600cc sportbikes were common. While I don't need to hit high triple digit speeds anymore, I want a lightweight, flickable bike and at least one analog gauge (preferably an analog tach, but I'd take an analog speedo). I'm a dying breed and don't like the TFT screens and all the additional tech that has been increasingly added to bikes (I can live with ABS, but don't want it). I rode (and will ride) to unplug from everything, not to remain connected with all that tech. The Ninja 400 was on my radar. but it was replaced with the the 500, losing the analog tach and gaining tech and weight. I don't want to buy a used ninja 400 which endured the learning pains of a new rider who now wants to upgrade to a "real" bike and is asking for an amount of money which warrants just buying a new unabused 500 instead.
The Triumph Speed 400 is definitely on my short list of possible future bikes.
@7:40 "Highest road in the world!"
Triumph sent the ball over the stadium with this bike. Manufacturers abandoning beginner bikes is baffling to me. When a large part of the world see's a 400 as a big bike it's crazy to think some companies ingnore small displacement machines.
I picked up a 400x in March. It’s a great bike and very comfortable. After finding the right windscreen plus an extender it is very nice at highway speeds. It’s very good two up as well and I like the seat better than the one on my Tiger 800. It feels very nimble and is great on the dirt and gravel backroads here too n Virginia.
Just got one as a loan bike whilst my Tiger 660 gets serviced.
Whilst it isn't going to break any speed records, it is adequate to get around on and I fitted surprisingly well and I'm 6ft 2 inches.
They are nice looking and have the Triumph character and quality feel.
It's no wonder they're selling fast at their price point.
I've had an 03 Thundercat as my first bike, then got an 07 R6, then an 05 CBR1000RR. Finally I sold the last bike and said, never again, because I'm going to kill myself cruising at 130mph and not resisting the call to 160mph. I went 4 years without a bike. Then I wanted just a commuter bike. Something great on gas but adequate power for traffic. I found the Triumph 400 scrambler. I have been EXTREMELY satisfied! This isn't just a "beginner" bike, though it can fit beginners. But it is a great commute bike that is a ton of fun, gets 70 or 80 mpg and you don't feel the call to death. I really really enjoy mine.
But yammms, the sv650. It's amazing. And I love mine. I do love the sticker price of that 400. And it looks nice. Haven't seen any on the road where I live though. Great video
I bought this speed 400 as my 1st bike. I love it totally. I have completed 5000 kms on it.
Just bought a Speed 400 here in DFW area. Excited to learn on this bike and plan on keeping it a long time!
Was in a shop recently looking at the Rocket GT and this 400 caught my eye. After years of big twins, fours and sixes this bike is well timed I think. It looks well built and well designed and styled. I was surprised it was the 400 that I was looking at. Winding back the clock, there has been a bit of a hole in the market from years ago. Pre tech era. Bikes like this that were honest fun and versatile. Back when Yamaha had pretty well covered that segment of the market, XT500, TT500 and the classic SR road bike 500 single and other variants. Much loved bikes that were basic by design but a joy to ride, big singles with heart, not rockets but a part of everyday lives, that made your day a good day, whatever the task, a trip to the shop, to work, to lunch or to the next town. As I stood there motionless for some time, looking at this bike, taking it all in, everything else was coming back to me. I can imagine this bike appealing to a huge range of riders, especially the younger riders that never had the opportunity to ride a Yamaha 500 single, back when four strokes and two strokes were nothing alike. Yes, I could see myself riding a Triumph 400 one day.
That’s impressive for Triumph. Royal Enfield has been selling the J platforms, 350s at around 70,000 a month globally since they were released. So Triumph really isn’t resetting any standards when they don’t even build it themselves. Everyone loves to dump on the RE when they’re the largest and fastest growing brand in the world by a huge margin. I love to see Triumph doing well. It’s important to the market. But they’re still a low volume builder.
Even Harley Davidson has launched a 440 cc bike in India called x440.that bike has a lot tech features such as turn by turn navigation,sos alertand jio fenching.that bike costs 3,700 dollar including bike price, registration for 15 years and insurance for 5 years.this is the first single cylinder bike of Harley Davidson.
Love mine. Bought mid June got 2800 miles. I started riding cruisers 2002. This is a really good bike.
But Harley did make the X440 in partnership with the Indian manufacturer Hero (Formerly Hero Honda)! They made two bikes based on the the 440 platform, Hero Maverick 400 and the Harley Davidson X440.
There's one thing you've got wrong. Harley Davidson doesn't just make stuff over 12 grand. The "X-440" which is a beginner bike by Harley was launched about a year ago in India.
I rode the Speed 400 on a demo day. It's a great little bike. First gear is basically useless but I enjoyed riding it a lot. It's great looking as well.
It makes more sense, because here in Indian conditions a high displacement bike doesn't make much sense.
I sold my interceptor 650 and bought a lighter and agile speed 400 almost a year back. So far so good
You are correct, the more bikes on the road, hopefully car drives will be awake and look out for us.
Yammie Noob said Ducati probably won't produce a beginner bike, and he's probably right. However, it's ironic because their history was small singles singles from the 50's, 60's and 70's. They didn't even make a 750 until the early 70's. During the early 70''s, I owned a 450 Sport. It was a great bike with a single cylinder, but no way was it a beginner bike. I've kicked over a lot of bikes (Nortons, Triumphs, Harleys), and nothing came close to being as tough or dangerous to kick start as a 450 Ducati without a decompression lever (desmo had its disadvantages since you couldn't have a decomp lever). Service intervals included an oil change every 1,500 miles. I guess that wouldn't sell today !!!!
Gagiva was always the beginner ducati they was available as 2strokes too
11:05 Harley has a one similarly priced competitor to the Speed 400 in India actually, its somewhere between the Triumph and RE offerings in terms of ride quality and finish etc.
All you need for the road. Great service intervals, really lovely to sit my short arse on, frugal, looks absolutely GORGEOUS, and costs only £5K in the UK. Anyone who is shocked wasn't paying attention.
11:19 - Harley did collab with another indian giant Hero to build x440. Its a good looking, good sounding motorcycle.
not surprised one bit, great little bike - wide open market and they got in just in time, the market in 25/26 will be a lot harder to break
The blanket coverage of speed cameras all over the UK and Europe means traffic is much much slower than it ever was. It is impossible to use even a quarter of the power a sport bike has withou getting banned or in extreme cases jailed. Royal Enfield showed Triumph the way forward, that's why their 400 exists and sells well.
ABS is the only must on a bike for me!
I like Analog tach and speedometer.
Loved my first street bike a new 1976 XS360 Yamaha.
These Triumphs sound Great!
It's my first bike, and I LOVE IT. I do fantasize about a street triple, but I do think i will keep this beauty forever.
correction, umling la is not the highest motorable road in India, it is the highest motorable road in the world and it is located in India. personally, I own a Speed 400 and feels happy to see ppl around the world is appriciating it
The proper Triumph company built & sold smaller capacity bikes , back in the day . They built & sold motorcycles around 200cc for commuters & learners called Tiger Cubs , actually built in the U.K.
2 more bikes from Triumph on the same platform - 1 Adv and 1 bonneville style on their way in the next 6 months. Spied testing in India already.
Bajaj knows how to make motorcycles .. they do a great job on producing trouble free bikes
Great video. Makes me think: BMW where are you? G310 and then jump to F900, jump to R1300?
Thanks Triumph for stepping in in the "reasonable" segment. May be my next bike (after 38 years of BMW).
Yam! When are you gonna ride one and do a review? The people deserve Yam on a Speed 400!
I get what you're saying but I don't get what's new against what KTM does. My Svart is priced the same as the Speed 400 and a little bit cheaper than the Scrambler 400. Don't get me wrong. I like to have more options.
Actually Harley do have a sub 400cc bike here in India. Its a India spec bike made in collaboration with Hero Moto Corp. So is BMW with their collab with TVS motors.
Thank you for talking about country of production. I haven’t heard a single reviewer say boo about Triumph or Harley making bikes in India or Thailand, respectively. To be clear, I’m talking about bikes made for the European, Asia and Australasian markets.
When these complicated bike get a couple of years old they WILL go wrong and you will be buggered. You don't need any of that shit. 400/450 and 40hp is plenty 90 mph is enough to kill you instantly. Tweek it and get that that ton. Soul, soundtrack and simplicity is everything. Nice review mate.
The CF Moto 450's are going to take a giant swath of the market also.
I'm not surprised. I'm looking at buying my first bike, and Triumph 400 is tied for #1 on my list. It's just such a good looking bike, has a nice amount of power for a beginner
It's only about 4000 USD in India. So pretty value for money.
They're great bikes and when everything similar on the used market is only $1k cheaper, why not get one?