Scrambler 400X or Speed 400?

Both the Triumph Speed 400 and the Triumph Scrambler 400X have taken the UK market by storm consistently out-selling other manufacturers bikes of similar capacity - I love both bikes, but if I were to have to choose, which would I buy? Stick around and stay tuned to find out!

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[BIGGIEsmalls]

I remind you that you have almost zero engineering skills, so I advise that you don't buy anymore bikes as you will just cheapen your 'brand'.

[stevietrucker]

These little motorbikes are just perfect and absolutely fantastic for a ride out on a nice sunny day. You don't need anything bigger.

[southwest.streetwin]

Without wishing to sound sycophantic I think it’s time to stop saying you’re not a good rider.
You’ve ridden tens of thousands of miles two up on big bikes all over the world and are happy to jump on any bike and go.
I’ve been following your journey for many years and to my knowledge have only ever had one off and that was an electric bike with no TC on wet roads.
Give yourself some credit Andy, you’re definitely a good rider.

[splodge]

I like the Scrambler. If I had room for a second, or third, bike I'd have one in the garage. Triumph hit the nail on the head with these two.

[robertwhitemoto]

My dad had a Honda cb125 way back in the day. I certainly understand the appeal of the retro styles! Thanks Andy!

[SimOvScot]

Worthwhile and helpful comparison. Thanks. I did sit on a Scrambler (personal design preference), but at 6'4" it felt a little 'compact' for me. I'm sure Triumph will do the right thing and investigate the cut-out incidents...not too serious on a country road, but could be heart stopping during a bumpy overtake!

[robbikebob]

Think I still prefer my Enfield 350. It's got shedloads of character, looks a lot more authentic and clean and cost me nearly £2000 less than the triumph. I don't mind It's only 20bhp as you don't need much more on those back roads or the commute and I've got a 600 for faster days. Although in 80% of situations I prefer taking out the 350 to the 600....

[madmen]

I have owned a 400x scrambler since June. I love it. I ride it everyday in all weathers commuting to work. And on some knackered country lanes. It is perfect for it. Best bike owned in a few years.

[livewire..]

Drop your humbleness Andy, you are an experienced rider. You apply good common sense and it doesn't take an engineering degree to share a reasonable and respected opinion.

[aps-pictures]

Oh the Scrambler - just on looks alone. The roomy nature coming from a big bike also sounds appealing. Would make an excellent city bike for sure - looks more expensive than it is!

[colinhollyer]

These smaller engine sized bikes are the way forward I think....Had many many bike's, but at 57, love my Royal Enfield interceptor...Real world usable power in my opinion.Thank-you for all your videos

[kevinmerry]

I bought one of these for my daughter. She absolutely loves it. Triumph continues to make great bikes.

[momarriott]

Good morning I quite often like to watch your videos and the fact that you’re just an ordinary guy who doesn’t profess to be an expert is nice. In regards to the switching off on the 400 speed, I’ve never come across that problem as such, the only time it happened to me was when I flicked the Kill-switch off by accident going along and then accidentally switched it back on again ! In regards to the bikes, it is now my go to bike, such a cracking little bike, have mastered the throttle now and it’s slight twitchiness and for the best part I can do near seamless gear changes without the clutch from third onwards and back down again. An absolute joy. My other bikes are XR 900 R and a 125 Grom, especially the Grom,
I would never get rid of that, I done the KielderForest trial on that believe it or not, couldn’t move for a week after standing up right on it for 12 miles but hey that’s the price you pay for being 68 😎
keep up the good work, Colin

[KelvinChilvers]

Nice little video. These smaller CC bikes are getting more popular. I can see the appeal of them. My partner and I have considered having a second bike, same CC 350/400 CC just for tootle ! Enjoined the video.

[birchwoodbiker]

Andy good vid don't keep knocking your riding your as good as the next person don't let negativity creep in, I rode both the Triumphs 400 I bought the CL500 sorry to say much better bike just not got as good looks as the Triumph👍👍👍

[ebra]

Great conclusion. I agree with your choice.

[leeoflincoln]

Love the review, thank you. I know what you mean about “second bike.” My second bike is a Himalayan 452, which I use for most of my one-up riding and absolutely love. If I didn’t have that though, one of these Triumphs would be very interesting to me… probably the scrambler because it is so pretty.

Thanks again TMF. I get the way you are evolving your channel, I agree with you that this needs to happen because most YouTube channels only last a few years. I wish you all the best, I hope to be enjoying your content for many years to come.

[FourIntoOne]

With you all the way on this one Andy. I don't need another bike, a small capacity bike, or indeed even a new bike.

My new scrambler arrives next week👍 Logics, eh🤪

[peterparker]

Great morning show, thanks a lot 🙏🏽.
I also testrode both models and I'm also more into the Scrambler. I found the seat more comfy buttwise and the seating position slightly more friendly to my back. But as you said, they're very close to each other.

[savrgs]

Respect your choice both are great bikes. Personally i went for the speed not too concerned about comfort lucky to have a GS for that. There are reported issues and i had one myself which was quickly resolved by the dealership. Smaller capacity machines are becoming popular again and there is a good selection from different manufacturers which can't be a bad thing.