Just got my Scrambler 400X in Carnival Red a little over a month ago, and I haven't stopped smiling since. Not the fastest, not the loudest, not the most powerful, but I think Triumph have nailed the riding experience more than any other brand in this segment!

@BugMotoChannel

3 ай бұрын

Agreed. Hope you continue to enjoy it. If not, you know… Call me. I’ll take it off your hands. :)

@logangodofcandy

3 ай бұрын

It's a great color and I considered it as my first bike. I went with the 1200xc instead, and hot damn it's good

@CalvoSaitama

3 ай бұрын

Don't you find the Pegs get in the way when you are standing or when you try to reach the side stand?

@JJDirtBiker

3 ай бұрын

I have nearly 700 miles on my scrambler 400, maybe 100 of those miles off-road and I've never felt this issue! ​@@CalvoSaitama

I am 25 and I am in love for this bike, one of the best for any person. City highway broken roads no questions asked

first thing I`ve noticed in this bike was that barr which reminded a BMX of a friend of mine, back in the 80´s in Sao Paulo, BR, exactly as you´ve mentioned!!!! Looking forward to byuing it!!!

This bike reminds me of when i was a kid messing around on bmx bikes. I have so much fun on mine

Have a 2020 900SS, a 2022 1200XE and just added a 2024 400X… beautiful bike… super light and quick… new rider will learn to shift as you will shift a lot…

@BugMotoChannel

3 ай бұрын

I'm so close to buying one. Do you think it's something you'd do any touring on? Like, maybe a week-long tour, mostly roads but some light offroading... Maybe 1500 miles total? That's kinda what I'm looking to do. I have the T120 and it'd be perfect for me touring if sticking to tarmac but looking for something for the times I want to explore dirt roads and such in addition to country roads...

@da72ma

3 ай бұрын

@@BugMotoChannel I would do some serious touring on my 900 and 1200 but not a weeklong trip on the 400… the 400 shines on day trips around and maybe a little more… where I would take the 1200 over the 900 is for the two-up touring… where I would take the 400 over the other ones is the grocery store run or everything around town… my ultimate opinion and take it for what it is worth: I really like the 1200XE and the 400X but I will never sell the 900SS… let me know if you wanna know more

I finally got to see one of these bikes in person yesterday at a local dealer, having only first heard of the bike just two weeks ago (with all the videos that show up in my recommended videos, I'm not sure why it didn't show up, or how I would've missed it). Anyway, I pretty much knew from first sight that I would be getting one (in green), even though I haven't test ridden it yet. As soon as I sell one of the four motorcycles currently in my single car garage (it's one of two KLRs), I will be getting the 400X. I just turned 53, have been riding since 2012, I don't care about going fast, so this would be a wonderful bike (as would a few others, if I had the storage space). Can't wait to get one.

@BugMotoChannel

3 ай бұрын

I'm gonna go for the green one as well. It's gorgeous.

@logangodofcandy

3 ай бұрын

Gotta go fast. That said, it's more fun to go fast on a slow bike than to go slow on a fast bike.

I feel these two 400’s will win new bike of the year. I just bought a new KLR650. Then my best friend said hey I just put my deposit down on the Triumph Speed 400. I said a WHAT?? Having owned two Bonnevilles I said what the heck is a Speed 400? Then I got researching. NOW I’m sorry I bought the KLR instead of the 400. lol. Great bike. Perfect real world fun machine. My friend is 64 and I’m 65. So yes 5 stars for more mature riders. Btw we both have over 50 years riding experience so a great bike for experienced riders who know what they need. Thanks Bug.

@BugMotoChannel

3 ай бұрын

The KLR looks like a great bike though. I'd love to try one.

@DaveGeezer

3 ай бұрын

@@BugMotoChannel I’ll let you know how it compares to the Speed 400 or scrambler. My friend is anxiously awaiting delivery of his Speed 400. Based on what I’ve seen in terms of reviews, I’d say for pure fun I’d go with the Triumph. On paper it amazes me that the KLR 650 has 39 HP as does the 400cc triumph. That’s impressive. Power to weight ratio would suggest that the triumph is a better performer. I’ll let you know.

@ron140088

Ай бұрын

@@BugMotoChannel I have one you can try if you ever make it to Coos Bay. I have a 2005 (gen 1). Great bike, I've had it for about 9 years now. I'm thinking about selling it though, as I'm 75 now, and have four bikes in the garage, the KLR doesn't see much ride time. Other bikes include a 2021 MT-09, and a 2009 Moto Guzzi Stelvio. This is my sixth Guzzi in 60 years of riding. I appreciate your videos.

I get my speed 400 on June the first and I can't wait. I'm getting on a bit, I'm 63 now, and want something that is light but capable of doing the twisties, some motorway riding and commuting. Getting a bike that weighs 170kg in and out of my back yard is a lot easier than 200kg plus and I don,t need 100hp or more. I wanted the red one but they only had black left which was my second choice. I'm thinking of calling it "Tin Lizzy" because I could have any colour as long as its black.

@BugMotoChannel

3 ай бұрын

I think you're gonna love it. It's really perfect in so many ways. Good luck.

Great review! At 53, I am one of those «older» drivers who wants an easier-to-handle city bike which gives you a fun ride for commuting and leisure, while still providing the opportunity for short touring. I tried it at my dealership and walked out with a contract for the Speed 400.

@BugMotoChannel

3 ай бұрын

Nice! Check back and let me know how you like it. I think it's a fantastic bike.

@tormodguldvog8405

3 ай бұрын

@@BugMotoChannel it’s great. So easy to handle on busy city streets, and no problems cruising at 100km on the highway. I’m very happy with the Speed 400. I struggle with muscle pain and fatigue, so my old Tracer 900 felt slightly too big at times. The 400 is just the perfect size.

I rode that same 400x yesterday at the One show. Could be a fun bike on back roads. Surprisingly peppy but also found it a bit buzzy and I did stall a couple of times. 😊

@BugMotoChannel

3 ай бұрын

I stalled it too. And when I tried to start it back up the battery was struggling. Had to pull over and wait a bit for the battery to come back to life. Gave me a little time to enjoy just sitting there on it though. :)

Ramble on! Small is big fun:)

Yeah. I got the cruise installed on my 2020 T120. I just took it in to the dealer and had them do it. It was a little pricey. I think the switch cluster was $400+, and then a hour or two of labor, so about $600 all in. Very happy I did it. It's going to be hard to go back to a bike without it. BTW, I bet it's cheaper to get the cruise installed than it would be to get the center stand installed, which the 2021 and up models don't come with.

@BugMotoChannel

3 ай бұрын

I love Triumph but I find it ridiculous they don't ship their Bonnevilles with center stands.

@fizzyridertoo

3 ай бұрын

You can install the centre stand yourself. I've done two; one on a Street Twin and one on my wife's T120. Very easy job that's not worth going to the dealer for.

@operator0

3 ай бұрын

@@fizzyridertoo Sure, and I've decated mine. But let me say, if I could have paid a shop to do it, I would have, but the three I checked with wouldn't do it. I have a bad back, and the process of decating the thing was not fun, and caused me a day of work. I was still feeling it for a week. I'm not going to go through that just to add a center stand. I'll gladly pay the money instead. I stopped working on cars about 15 years ago because the risk of throwing my back out just got too high. I make enough money to pay someone else to do it, and I'm a lot happier for it.

@logangodofcandy

3 ай бұрын

I put one on my 1200 and it wasn't time consuming, difficult, or require uncommon tools. Oh, except a roll of pennies for the spring.

The bar pad is drivin me crazy and I don't even have OCD .

Looks like a fantastic show! Triumph's are my thing too! I have a Rocket, Tiger and an old Speedmaster, but close to pulling the trigger on a Scrambler 400 X to add to the stable. Fabulous bike!!

@BugMotoChannel

3 ай бұрын

I'm so close to putting down a deposit...

Thank you for this review! I'm going to take a serious look at the 400 Scrambler. As an older guy, I like the tall height of my current bike (feels good on my hip), but not so much the weight, so this might be the perfect replacement!

I'm only watching because the name BUGmoto is funny .

I just got my 400 Scrambler and its a great looking and riding bike.. I'm glad I bought it. Fyi The Scrambler seems to be a hot seller vs the speed version.

@BugMotoChannel

3 ай бұрын

Yup. Looks like it'd be months before I could get one in the color I prefer (green).

I was so close to buying one of these until our local dealer, I’m in PDX too, told me the OTD was over 7k… I don’t mind that kind of a markup on a GS or Thruxton but on these that’s nearly 25% over MSRP!

@BugMotoChannel

3 ай бұрын

Yeah that's a hard pill to swallow. I'm tempted to wait for folks to start selling them second hand... Have a feeling that might be awhile though...

@sdcorrey

3 ай бұрын

Same! And nothing against the local Triumph shop, they are great, I’m sure it’s the same everywhere with the OTD price.

@logangodofcandy

3 ай бұрын

This what's keeping me from grabbing as a second bike. I'll just get a much better bike for double on a loan. You can get 2.99% apr on a '23 scrambler 1200

@Brettmotorcycles

3 ай бұрын

I’m 6 foot 1 and decided on the 400 x for my height…pulled of hand guards and switching to a regular fat bar

Wanted to trade my TIger 900 RP for something lightweight. Intended to get a Trident, but planned test ride with 400X out of curiosity too. Did the same tour on both. First the 400 and was grinning all the way. Then the Trident and it felt boring, although it is a great bike. Not that it has to be boring, but for the type of riding I do it is. So ordered a 400x and took it home a week later. I almost never do highways, I do think the 400s are a bit lacking to do that in a comfortable way.

@BugMotoChannel

3 ай бұрын

I like the Trident a lot but I think it lacks the character that the 400 x has.

I've had crf300l for 2 years and it's a lot o work around town, constantly shifting... And at the and, I gave up... Scooters are made for it.

Both bikes are built with the sub continent market in mind hence the price point, the market there is for reliable affordable bikes.

Great video yet again!!! I currently own a 2020 1200 Speed and looking for an addition of a more city/commuter type bike. If you had to choose between your Vespa GTS300 or the Triumph 400 with luggage which way would you go??

@BugMotoChannel

3 ай бұрын

Wow. This is a really tough question... I'd choose the Vespa since, like you, I have a 1200 (T120). The Vespa is absolutely perfect for city/commuting in a way I don't think any other bike is capable. That's not to say you couldn't or shouldn't commute on a 400. It'd be almost nearly as perfect. But for me, I love scooters, I love how agile it is and, much as I love shifting, it's nice not to have to shift when you're in city traffic. If I could have ONLY ONE bike in my garage.. I'd be tempted to go with the Scrambler 400.

I do like it, but that kicked up rear end and large pillion pad just doesn't look quite right. But Triumph have wisely made the rear subframe removable, so I suspect the custom houses will come along soon enough to make a shortened rear end.

@BugMotoChannel

3 ай бұрын

I believe the pillion pad is removable, and if so I suspect many, including myself, would add some luggage there.

@AlexOnABoat

3 ай бұрын

@@BugMotoChannel I wonder how long it will be before a 900 Scrambler style rack appears?

What is your height sir?

You should test the Himalyan 450

@BugMotoChannel

3 ай бұрын

I rode the 2023 Himalayan over the weekend and quite enjoyed it! I imagine the new 450 is gonna be a ton better.

@iliakag

3 ай бұрын

@@BugMotoChannel yes, the 450 seems much better - on paper and in reviews.

Did you ever get your own personal scrambler?

With all the dealership costs and other stuff… here in Seattle it’d be $7,800 ish out the door. An absolute ripoff

@BugMotoChannel

3 ай бұрын

That's a LOT. Does that include title, reg and all that? Or is that just the $5500 plus prep fee? Here in portland I'm looking at $6,685 out the door, not including title/reg.

@TheFlats08

Ай бұрын

@@BugMotoChannelI’m looking at $7300 out the door here in Georgia. Stopped me dead in my tracks when I was about to purchase. Checked dealerships all over the southeast and they’re all roughly the same.