Triumph Speed 400 vs Scrambler 400 X: Which I'd Buy!

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[TheOverlordOfProcrastination]

Thank you for not using the condescending term ‘beginner bike’ as most reviewers do for anything under 800cc.
I’ve been riding for decades and really fancy getting this bike.
It seems a hoot.

[donatasmaselis]

Hello everyone, I bought myself a Speed 400. I ordered it back in January without even trying a test drive, although I was very skeptical about this model, telling myself it was "nothing special." Within two days, I rode more than 400km and can now say what I personally like and what I don't. The engine is impressive in city traffic, the front brakes are very good. The chassis is also very good. The assembly quality is excellent. On the downside, it's hard to read the engine revs on the instrument panel, but such power may not be essential for a motorcycle. The first gear is especially short, and if you're riding at low speeds in the first three gears, you feel some jerking. I haven't gone over 100km/h, but from the engine sound, it feels like it's the most comfortable ride, though it can go much faster, but the engine starts to strain. Overall, it's a very good motorcycle, and I don't regret buying it at all.

[estern]

I'm so on the verge of buying the Speed. It looks like so much bike for the money. It looks like smiles per mile.

[chriswotton]

I'm just under 6.2 and I tried the 400x and liked it but it just didn't feel right, , , , as soon as I rode the speed it felt instantly better all round. I've placed an order and hopefully arrives in May. Don't let your height put you off trying the speed. Roll on May

[APsGarage]

Slow-mo pigeon at 4:48 steals the show

[LostYogi]

I'm 6'2 and preordered the scrambler, but I ended up switching to the Speed as the better handling won me over and I will be doing 99% on-road riding 🙂 Did a 3-hour roundtrip today with no issues or need to stretch.

[johnsonya]

Already bought the Speed 400 and loving it to bits. Amazing bike for the price - does everything I need it to do and delivers a big smile every ride.

[dadsonion]

I’m an old experienced biker and tried both of them. They’re both great but for me the Speed was the pick of the two and suits the sort of riding I do. I’m 5’10”. I liked it so much I traded in my Bonneville T120 - I don’t need the power and I certainly don’t need the extra 60kg weight anymore.

[splodge]

At £600 difference I reckon the right one to buy is the one you prefer.
Me, I'd get the green Scrambler.😊

[RocketMan_Moto]

I agree. The Speed is the better of the two. Nice analysis👍

[KenSMEATON-nq]

Took the Speed 400 for a test ride and couldn’t get off it, did everything perfectly… even up to the ‘ton’… I’ve owned over fifty motorcycles over my lifetime and this wee Triumph ticks all the boxes, and I have a new red Speed 400 arriving next week..❣️

[MRoi]

I’ve had my speed 400 for 2 months now and I have used it for all types of roads including spaghetti junction and the M6 and it’s been flawless, a fantastic bike and rather than red I have the best colour Blue 😉

[greenambles]

SO much to say about this! (though annoyingly I see I’m near the 200th comment already so you might not see it!)
I bought the 400x (yes in the green sway).
I own the Street (aka Speed now) Twin 900 too.
Firstly let me explain my reasons for getting the 400 X .
I’m freakishly tall…at 176cm…yes Rob..a whole ONE centimetre taller than you (I remember towering over you at the bar at that promo event at Bike Shed a few years back 😂)…
So in actual fact, you’re totally correct…you need to be 180cm + (5’11) to really be able to chuck it round in the way you should..
I currently live on a hill with the bike parked on the narrow road outside with a steep camber on it so setting off and returning is always a heart in the mouth moment for me and probably somewhat entertaining for anyone looking out the window …
So why did I get it?
Three reasons covering practicality, aesthetics and ego..
1. I live on the south coast in Sussex with roads so potholed they make the moon look like a millpond so the suspension and higher Clearance along with the handling great for soaking these up.
2. It looks the nuts….
3. I like many men am not as tall as I would like to be (180cm would be ideal but without a mediaeval torture rack, it’s not gonna happen). I think perhaps that in my sad little head by owning the X I somehow feel taller… despite the clear evidence to the contrary illustrated by the comical display of me trying to put it on its side stand while I’m on a hill… And I know there are a lot of blokes of my height and smaller and owners of monsters such as the GS that know exactly what I’m talking about….
Now…. that final twist of the knife comment about the 900.! Et tu Brute? 😂 Stumbling across your just-posted video on your street twin 900 way back when, was a large factor in me purchasing mine!!! I don’t regret it for a moment, absolutely love that Bike and when we finally move into the forever home next month and I get the Garage I’ve been waiting on for three years I will be adding all the delicious modifications I have ready for it! This is basically to make it like the speed 400 you’ve just recommended above somewhat ironically!!! Obviously that wasn’t available at the time otherwise I think I probably would have bought it. However, hopefully what I’m going to end up with here is one bike that makes me feel tall and is good for the country roads around here and another Bike I can Wrench on and get to be my own individual more powerful vision of the one above. Thanks as always, mate. ✊🏼

[MileHighKrew]

im a 6'4''' and just picked up the scrambler! Im loving it so far!!

[reddleman]

I've just bought a Speed and love it. Did a hundred mile ride first time out and it didn't tire me in any way. Looking forward to some decent weather now!

[tonylacey]

Hello. I have purchased a Speed 400 and now done 475 miles on it. I test rode a number of smaller capacity bikes including the Scrambler 400x and the Speed 400 was the one for all the reasons Motobob describes and more. Thanks

[Jonathan-L]

As a taller rider, it seems that the Scrambler is for me. But I'm a road rider, so my first set of replacement tyres would be road tyres. And I'd fit a Pyramid Plastics 'Fenda Extenda' to keep the radiator as clean as possible. Having said that, I'm not in the market for another bike, but a big thumbs up to Triumph & Bajaj for a great looking bike.

[Martin-iduf]

Picking up my Black 400 speed on Friday😊😊😊

[sud]

Speed over Scrambler for sure. Better brakes and better tyres are all the reason you need. Throwing in lighter and cheaper are 2 massive bonuses too.

[shikhargupta]

I took test rides recently and my friends from office have both.
Personally the only reason I prefer Scrambler is due to the riding position.
The stance of Speed is neither upright nor aggressive, it's just somewhere in between.
I am 5'9, the bike feels good for my height while sitting, but my hands are always bent awkwardly.
Maybe I have slightly longer arms but it just doesn't feel quite right.

Scrambler on the other hand is just perfect.
Both bikes felt pretty easy to handle, not intimidating at all.