2024 Triumph Scrambler 400X Review - First Ride

At long last I get to ride the Triumph Scrambler 400X - a bike I've been itching to have a go on ever since it was announced about this time last year!

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[jimgordon]

Hey Andy. Crackin video. My local dealer had a used 2019 Scrambler 1200xc. They also had a used Scrambler 400x with 200 miles on it. I took both for a nice long ride. I absolutely hated the 1200. It was top heavy and the heat from the engine and exhaust is WAY TO HOT. and all the buttons. No thanks. The 400x shocked me. I am 6ft 3 225 lbs. This bike absolutely rips. I bought it on the spot. Now I have over 3000 miles on it. Oh and it never shut off. Even off roading. To me, the fit and finish is so much better than the speed. Have a great one.

[Aitch]

Had mine since March, not had an issue with the kill switch, I find the engine very revvy and I'll be swapping to a 15 tooth front sprocket soon... its very customisable, I've fitted bar end mirrors, tail tidy, ally bash plate, crash bars and side bag mount... Its a cracking little bike, at my age I don't feel the need to rear @rse about any more and this bike does all I need of it, and with a knackered back the suspension is plush and comfy... for the money (got mine for £5.5k) its an absolute steal of a bike... try one... they're a hoot...
Ride Safe...👍😎

[paramarky]

Got this same bike in the summer . Here's my view. Covered 130 miles so far. Had a few glitches following along the lines of the well documented ones. Namely, Immobiliser light stayed on once after moving off. Cut out at low speed once as well. Lower part of speedo became opaque on a hot day whilst riding. Cleared once stopped for a few minutes. NOT moisture related. Fuel showing 2 bars down, when it has a full tank. However, I imagine most of this just requires a software upgrade which will be sorted at the first service. Any other stuff that comes along is warranty sorted anyway. It is a great fun little machine with mega grin factor. Very inexpensive motorcycling pleasure which lets face it is a great bonus. I will keep this for sure.

[Saecocycle]

Back in 1980 I decided that I really should try and help Meriden Triumph survive and bought a brand new T140E export Bonnie. One of its “character” quirks was a penchant to turn itself off, usually whilst in the overtaking lane on a motorway with a line of cars behind you ! I soon learnt how to bump start at 70 mph 😊 the problem then was the loose key in the ignition switch and the vibration causing the key to move! So, perhaps the 400’s are paying homage to their heritage 😊

[olddirtbiker]

I've had the 400X for 3 months and it is a great bike, everything you say it is. However, there is a serious design flaw (wouldn't stop me from buying it) that popped up in a YT video by TDubs kid here in Colorado, USA. He usually rides his Yamaha TW200 but recently bought a Scrambler 400X. On a recent dirt road ride in the forest he crashed and damaged the plastic ring surrounding where the key inserts. The key uses an RFID system, probably to thwart thefts as they are common in the UK (so I hear). So, the RFID system would not let him start the bike and he was stranded far out in the forest. When he got it back home on his bumper carrier the Triumph dealer told him it would cost $1800 to fix. He hasn't posted an update video yet so stay tuned. This is a serious design flaw that Triumph needs to address. Perhaps so metal armor to enclose that fragile plastic RFID housing.

[pjaus]

5500km on this bike. Love it. Initially, I too thought I had the kill switch trigger issue but have since discovered why and was really surprised. Each time, like in your video, I had my hand away from the throttle. Realised after several times, I was ever so slightly knocking it when returning my hand to the throttle. Something I didn't feel because of gloves. Since realising the cause, I have no longer had this issue.

[graemeanderson]

I just want to say that this bike is one of the very few bikes that is comfortable for someone with 34 1/2 inch inside legs. It is rather rare to find a comfortable bike if you have long legs. This is maybe because they are made for a worldwide average leg measurement. So this bike is a joy.

[markpowell]

Great review Andy. I have had my 400x since March and I think it’s everything you say. No wonder Triumph are selling loads. Front pads on the 400x are different to the Speed 400 and don’t bite quite so hard, as you found. Regarding the kill switch, it is easy to accidentally knock it with your glove when you put your hand back on the grip especially if you are in thicker winter gloves as you don’t realise you touch it. I did it once early on, worked out what had happened and never did it again. In your video it occurs immediately after you wipe the camera with your glove. If there was a bit more resistance in the switch it would make this less likely I think.

[Dukeman]

Great review - My son is looking at this bike as his first bike, thanks for the review, it has convinced us to go ahead and buy this machine. We will be a family of 3 Triumphs...

[Anythingthatmoves]

If I could afford a second bike, this would definitely be the one I got. Great review as always.

[LickyDischarge]

I’m constantly surprised how much time I spend on my two small cc bikes compared to by big one. Meaning this is a bike that appeals to me. Thanks for the video 👍🏻

[seanreilly]

Almost 2k miles on mine, never had the shutoff issue and I've run a LOT of bumpy roads ( mostly dirt ). This is a very fun bike, I've ridden it more than any of my other options this summer ( RE Interceptor 650, Triumph Tiger 660 ).

[ragerider]

Nice review & a great little bike. I saw one of theae in real life the other day & it looked really good & quite premium. Very much enjoying the effort manufactuers are putting in to smaller capacity bikes recently. Personally I'm not overly fussed with power these days, but I do still want decent brakes, suspension & light weight.

[markh]

Nothing in the kill switch can make it happen by itself. If you look at your video, it happens just as you put your hand back on the throttle. Great review though. I have the bike and absolutely love it.👍

[martindunleavy]

I’ve had my bike for about eight months now have over 3000 miles on it. In addition to my seven other bikes, love it and riding it more than any of the other bikes, so not as many miles because they basically use it for fun back road blasts and around town. I did do one 500 mile Mostly highway four day trip. In the 3000 miles I’ve had the bike. I’ve had it turned off on me twice love the bike highly recommended writing it more than my 2 Ducati is my other 3 triumphs. & my KLR. It is a lot of fun and a great second bike. If I could only have one bike, I think I picked my Bonneville but if I had to this would be my second bike, no doubt about it. I’m lucky enough to have a garage full.

[Alancclive]

I have owned one since March, love it, great bike all round

[dtourstravels]

Great test ride in miserable weather. Im a Brit living in the Philippines where i can imagine this bike would be great fun to ride but some of bad roads with potholes might activate that dodgy kill switch !.Thanks for making the video Andy.

[ShakyShaky-juid]

Yes, I have been in a Triumph Dealership, where a new customer was trying to explain to the Triumph mechanic that it was cutting out on going into a roundabout. Head scratching time for both. Cheers n Ta n ta ta for now.😮

[rickducharme]

great looking bike. no one will buy this for off-road work, but with proper knobbies you could do a little trail riding and, if you are a competent off-road rider, you could even wander off a little bit. for 90% of your riding this thing seems to work quite well. tempting for the price. good review.

[thepictontwowheels]

Hey Andy I'm sure you should not be apologising for the weather, infact this is ideal reviewing for the uk biking scene, as its mostly what happens here over a year. Reality. Loved the shots of the rear wheel soaking up the bumps. Mr Spielberg will be looking over his shoulder.😀😀👍
The bike looks a whole lot of fun.