You guys are like REAL PROs on Indian road & traffic conditions...cheers Simon

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment we definitely try our best out here 👍

Finally on the triumph❤ i was waiting for this review Thanks man

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Buddy 👍

Just couple of days back I became a proud owner of a Triumph scrambler 400x can't wait to hear your take on the bike.

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

So far it’s been pretty impressive 👍🏍️💨💨💨

@utkarshdubey6882

4 ай бұрын

Ismeh proud kya haiii 😂😂😂😂 iseh achi toh re 450 haii

these are the days I've been waiting for! very VERY interested in the triumph. some reviews said it would not be capable of touring, that's not what I want it for at all but it's great to see people proved wrong! I'm looking for a daily commuter that I can take on some offroad trails as well.

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video, I think these lightweight scramblers are more than enough for trails and we’ve had no issues with the touring side of things. A great all rounder bike 🏍️

It’s been a great series to showcase these little bikes, they all seem very capable

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Glad you like it. It’s been a fun adventure 👍🏍️💨💨💨

I often find myself teaching people from that part of the world wanting to do CBT in this country. It can be interesting when they ride here, as they do there... What works in India doesn't in the UK. I've lost a few years of my life following these guys.

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Yes I totally agree riding in India and the UK are completely different 👍

The videos are looking fabulous. I'm happy to follow this great journey that you're doing. God be with you. Greetings from Brazil.

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel. It’s great to get such a world wide audience 👍 I hope to ride your country someday 🇧🇷 🏍️💨💨💨

Hey Simon! I want to thank you for this series. Due to my line of work this year being a bit more unstable than usual, I had to go back to havinga motorcycle being my only mode of transportation. I needed something reliable and cheap, so I was kinda sadly looking at the smaller displacement bikes. I usually ride 600cc & up, but don't get me wrong! It was never the engine size that was a concern, but the size of the bikes. I am 6 foot tall and on the heavy side around 250 lbs (nearly 18 stone or 113 kg), so trying to comfortably sit and control the smaller bikes was annoying and potentially dangerous. It wasn't until Triumph released the Scrambler 400x that I wanted a smaller engine bike. I was waiting on people to film ACTUAL riding and not reviews from press events. This series you produced really put into perspective the good and bad of a bike. I bought my Scrambler just this past Friday (June 14th!) and I could not be happier. I can't wait to get past these break in miles, though. Only being able to go part throttle and under 6,500 rpm is killing me. I also recommend to gear up the bike up. I am doing A LOT of shifting. It is almost geared like a 250cc 2-Stroke dirt bike when it doesn't need to be. Shifting the final drive so the gears are taller will make 1st gear more useful. Other than that, the bike is gorgeous and commands attention. I can't wait to see the aftermarket support that will trickle out in the coming years. ALSO! @4:33 you accidentally hit the kill switch. I am finding in the bumpy LA streets, that switch sometimes kills the bike. I have to flip it to make sure it is fully engaged to "ON" as well as the fact that I have also accidentally kill switched myself!! It is a bit on the soft side, it needs to have a stiffer spring. Just like the foot pegs.

@thatbikersimon

Ай бұрын

Hey there! Thanks for sharing your experience with the Triumph Scrambler 400x. I'm glad to hear that my series helped you make an informed decision. It's great that the Scrambler fits your needs despite the smaller displacement. Your tips on gearing and the kill switch are super helpful, well spotted by the way. I hit that kill switch a few times. Enjoy your new ride and stay safe on those LA streets!

Really loving this series Simon! Keep up the work!

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do! I really appreciate the feedback 👍🏍️💨💨💨

Maybe it’s just me but it sounds like the Himalayan is going be two of the three riders choice…can’t wait to see. Really enjoying this series gents.

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍 you could be right the Himalayan is looking good. Glad your enjoying it 👍🏍️💨💨💨

All episodes were truly enjoyable, and despite already owning the scrambler 400x and relishing the rides, I eagerly awaited a review of it. Your validation of my decision is greatly appreciated.

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

You and me both! I’m glad your enjoying the adventure. First day on the scrambler and as you can see I like this bike 👍🏍️💨💨💨💨

Loving the videos. I know this is moto log channel but would love to see little more engaging with the locals of different areas. 😊

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

More to come! To the channel I’m planning another big ride in India this august so I wil be doing some behind the scenes bonus videos 👍🏍️💨💨💨

wish I discovered your channel a couple days before, I live in pondicherry , we could've met and I would've guided you around here, anyways hope you enjoyed pondicherry! cheers!

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Bonjour Pondicherry it’s one of my favourite places. We had our rest day here and it was great to explore the city. I was seriously impressed with this place 👍

@hemachandran01

4 ай бұрын

@@thatbikersimon Glad you loved it.

Congratulations!!! Youll have mastered to ride in India. Happy Riding..

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, it’s been a great adventure so far. 👍🏍️💨💨💨

Amazing work .. looking ahead for more show ❤❤❤

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀👍🏍️💨💨💨💨

Last time I said I am planning to buy a scrambler 400x, Yesterday I bought one. Never been happier, love the bike.

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

So you should, first day on this bike and I already feel at home with it. I’m super impressed with the bike so far 👍

Its safe to say he's a bit biased to a British built bike :) The Triumph is an awesome bike no doubt!

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

It’s a great bike for sure, but so is the other 2

Cool video series guys! Can't wait to hear your final verdict.

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Coming soon! Only 3 more episodes to go 👍🏍️💨💨💨💨

Great descriptions of the bikes and great scenery. Thanks!

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Your welcome 🙏 👍🏍️💨💨💨💨

I have been riding a KTM390Duke over the past few days and what a bloody uncomfortable ride. I don't know what the saddle is made of but it feels like a flat slippery stone. Even dry you slip toward the tank until your balls maintain a painfull balance. Very fun to ride though. I am looking to get the 400x very soon and i know already that i am going to enjoi the comfort of that ride.

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Yes you will enjoy the comfort of the triumph scrambler there is a significant difference as you have already experienced you’ll absolutely love the bike 🏍️💨💨💨

Words to note- “KTM brings the hooligan out in you.” Explains why we have such KTM riders in India here lol

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

I would imagine the KTM really appeals to the younger rider with the little revvy engine and its sleek looks. If I was 20 years younger i think it’s the bike I would buy 👍

I kind of feel bad for you fellas because from march to june is the peek summer months in south india where even locals avoid travelling and prefer to stay indoors😎You guys doing well though.. congrats

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

It’s been a tough ride with the heat, it’s was -4 when I left the uk 🇬🇧 and it was 37oC when I arrived in India 🇮🇳 so it takes a while to acclimatise

before the triumph there was a similar touring bike still on the market called the Bajaj Dominar 400, really nice beefy chunky bike with one of the best single cylinder sounds, dunno when you will get to ride it do try if possible.

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

That’s cool, never heard of that one before 👍

@OOOUZ

4 ай бұрын

Triumph 400 is nothing but bajaj dominar in new dress😂 same engine and these Triumps are produced by Bajaj as-well!

@svenzerx8490

4 ай бұрын

@@OOOUZ ones a 373 ktm 390 engine and the other is a 398cc with more torque and displacement.

If you can drive/ride in india you can do it anywhere in the world , im born and brought up in chennai but my native is andhra a placed called Vizag or Vishakapatnam, hope you guys get the chance to visit. Safe travel lads!.

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

I’m sure at some point il be travelling India 🇮🇳 again. 👍🏍️💨💨💨

Loving it Simon. Great work!

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Many thanks! I couldn’t of done it with you 🏍️💨💨💨💨👍

Been following your adventures, love them. Looking forward to the next episode and your thoughts on the Triumph. Thanks

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim, I’m glad your enjoying it. 👍

Nice to see some real world feedback on the scrambler. I've had mine for about 3 weeks. I'm surprised to find that the rear brake works good for you. Seems like mine is almost not existent, like my DRZ lol And man, 106F. That hurts

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

There’s a few miles on the rear brake now with the scrambler so maybe it’s just bedded in more but the RE has the best back brake but then also has the bigger rear disc. As long as your front brake works I wouldn’t worry too much about the back.

A nother raveting advent guys nice to see you on the triumph now I think it's going to be a toss up between the triumph and royal Enfield for me great bikes never been a fan of the KTM like you say it's preference keep it up guys by the way when you eventually finish can you turn around and go all the back the other way😂👍

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Glad your enjoying the series it’s been like a breath of fresh air to jump on the Triumph after riding that KTM 👍

The Scrambler has an extended neck region to increase the trail. When I test rode it sometime back, I observed that it causes the bike to feel awkward and hesitant to change directions at slow speeds. Did you observe anything similar?

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Yes I did, it felt heavy on the front. I thought it would of turned a bit shaper so I was surprised that the Himalayan was quicker in the corners

Really enjoying these. Could you give the fuel consumption figures for the bikes, either in Km/litre or MPG. Range is useful but actual figures would be awesome 👍

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Il try and drop it in the video 👍

Looking forward to the Triumph review. It’s a toss up between the Himalayan, Triumph and a Yammie World Raid which I test rode in January but is a bit soulless. And expensive! I have a Himi 411 and am happy with it but just want that little bit more…

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

You wouldn’t be disappointed with the RE 450 but the 411 has been an absolute work horse and a proven bike. The new 450 is legendary though 🏍️💨💨💨

@petittrainguernsey3297

4 ай бұрын

@@thatbikersimon Thanks for that! Epic ride in India by the way. Been a lot of fun watching you guys.

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

@@petittrainguernsey3297 thanks buddy 👍

Love the look of the Triumph, but the cast wheels really spoil it. Hopefully like KTM they will bring out and "Adventure" or Pro version with (gold rim) spoked wheels. As it stands RE for the win!

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

I think KTM will launch a new bike in 2025 a 399cc enduro to compete in with these bikes. It’s getting competitive in this market 👍🏍️💨💨💨💨

Lovely content ...if you guys are planning to travel to Delhi , i will be more than happy to host you guys

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Hi, thank you for the hospitality 👍 on this occasion we are just looping the south of India but I plant to return soon to ride some more of the country 👍🏍️💨💨💨

awesome vlog mate

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Buddy 👍

Loving your adventures. Love your accent too. You sound like Ian Bell.

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

I don’t knew who that is but I’m taking that as a compliment 😂 glad you enjoyed the video. 🏍️💨💨💨

@Orsino14

4 ай бұрын

@@thatbikersimon Haha. He’s a former England cricketer from Warwickshire

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

@@Orsino14 😂👍 🏏

Been riding on these roads. Nice coffee peaceful and comfy stops. Surely not that difficult to - fuel up tankfull together...and next refueling just tell us witch bike took what..numerically. Of course u shared that the Triumph is a thirsty Lil thing..but can this be quantified? Take care Amigos and enjoy your Indian summer

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Sometimes we are not all riding together and get split up. With the RE having a bigger fuel tank we end up having to fuel up the KTM and the triumph first so fuelling up together has actually been irregular. 👍

Was waiting for it ❤

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Worth the wait 👍

"you must have gotta tougher arse than me...." lol...

@thatbikersimon

3 ай бұрын

I have now 😂👍

The breaks on the scrambler feels soft because it uses organic break pad whereas the other two and even the speed400 roadster uses sintered pads. Triumph’s explanation is that they do not want the brakes to feel aggressive during offroad / trail riding. One easy fix is to swap the break pads with speed 400.

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

I thought it would be the pads but to be fair I don’t mind them because I personally would do more off road if I had one in the uk. Thanks for the info 👍 people will see this comment and it will be a big help to know 🏍️💨💨💨

@ranjithk9150

4 ай бұрын

@@thatbikersimon I think it’s not bad, it’s just not sharp like the others 👍

welcome to Andhra Pradesh mate

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy 👍🏍️💨💨💨

I have been following since you started this tour of I dia. Im glued now. Are you keeping a track of feul consumption? Would be nice if you can share. Looking forward to it.

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

So far we are roughly getting about 250 miles per tank of the KTM and the Scrambler. There’s not really a lot in it but as the the RE has a 17L tank it’s obviously getting the bigger range. 🏍️

What do you think about the new Tenere 400. It's gonna be a little bit over 10k. Big price difference than the CF moto 450 or the Himalayan 452

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

I think it’s amazing that there’s such a good choice of smaller adventure bikes. There will be a great market for it. I’ve not seen heard of a tenere 400 yet. Il have a look into it 👍

I like the way you're doing this test review. What are those side panniers you guys are using?

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

As far as I know they are an Indian branded company they were already fitted to the bikes at the start.

If you guyz keep riding under the Sun in India like this, you will go back looking like us 😂😂😂

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

I’ve got the weirdest looking tan, brown face and white everything else! 👍

@male-efficient7262

4 ай бұрын

@@thatbikersimon hahaha 😂😂

Great vids. This definitely silences all these KZread baby bikers who claim you can't possibly do proper touring on such microscopically small bikes as 400s.

@thatbikersimon

3 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more, I thinks opening people’s eyes of what’s actually achievable on these smaller engine bikes.

Hey do the rear wheel lock test on the triumph and Himalayan too the KTM had ABS intervene will Triumph and Himalayan also have

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

The RE the ABS can easily be turned off and the rear wheel can be locked up if required and I’ll try it out on the scrambler 👍

This is the second time your friend has said that the lotus flower is on the Indian flag. This is incorrect. The blue symbol at the center is called the Ashoka Chakra.

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

I will remind him of this first thing in the morning 😂

@OOOUZ

4 ай бұрын

Lotus is the official national flower of india though❤

you three remind me of grand tour, who in your group is richard, hammond and may? :D :D

@brummil

4 ай бұрын

Hammond is that short legged, who cant use his Sidestand. 😂 Who Jezza and May is? Make an educated guess!

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Brilliant 😂👍

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

😂 like it 👍

Nice ride Simon I do like the triumph 400X

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave, I’m enjoying the Triumph 🏍️👍💨💨💨

Does the Triumph use more fuel or just has a smaller tank?

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Smaller tank, I think the confusion is when it’s gets down to zero on the dash theirs still enough fuel left to do plenty more miles

which bike of the three would you choose for 80% city commute and 20% touring

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Tough choice but probably the scrambler for jump on a ride type of bike.

Im planning to buy a triumph scrambler as my first bike with zero to very less riding experience (10 to 20 times). Will u suggest me a triumph scramber?

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Yes definitely, a very good starting bike. Easy to ride and fun.. it’s probably the nicest looking bike out the 3 we’re riding and best value for money. Enjoy whatever you decide 👍🏍️💨💨💨💨💨

Where are you heading next simon. I'm in the same district near to proddatur. Guess what even i too had a scrambler 400 x 🔥

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Not sure yet, I just follow the boss 😂 🏍️💨💨💨

@balureddy9483

4 ай бұрын

I just want to know Are you still in Royal County, proddatur or you left that place already?😂😮

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

@@balureddy9483 we’ve already left

Should be good on uk potholes / roads.

@thatbikersimon

19 күн бұрын

It’s something you have to consider in the uk, the roads are only getting worse

My 400x delivery is due waiting for registration no. ❤

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Amazing you will absolutely love it 👍🏍️

Very good trip ❤

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Many Thanks glad you enjoyed it 👍

And how often does that Scrambler400x 's radiator fan get activated. Hope you have cleant and lubed up those drive-chains

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

We are doing minor maintenance along the way. All the bikes are getting hot but I would say the RE fan kicks in quicker than the other two. But all the bikes seem to be handling the extreme heat very well.

Finally onto the 3rd bike! KTM seat: “It’s a dude with a dress on” lol 😅 lol

@moongarita

4 ай бұрын

Duke* 😂

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

😂👍

Chai. Grrrrrrrr Cant understand english ppl. 😂😂 My Winner is the Himi. Just Today i saw an 390 KTM burning down in a Vid. EDIT: i am a 59y old Senior driver, waitin for retirement. Interested on a round Africa tour? Beginning 2026. Nice guys

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Glad your enjoying the series the RE is the best bike for comfort and nicest riding position it would suit your retirement very well 🏍️💨💨💨

@brummil

4 ай бұрын

@@thatbikersimon That with the round Africa Tour was deadly serious. My Plans going forward. 12 Till 15 month. 60 to 80k Kilometers. 3 crasy Brits and a stupid Kraut. Sounds funny 4 me. Hammond, May Jezza and "the stig" on their Grand Tour on 2 wheels. 🤣🤣

Lol I live in PRODDUTUR!! Welcome to my Home town

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Amazing and what a great place it is!

Is the wind blast a thing to keep in mind in scrambler ? … can you compare the wind blast and cruising capacity of the triumph and the himalayan.

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Hi, you get blasted by the wind on all the bikes to be honest at lower speeds it’s not a problem. If you was going to ride faster for longer then three Himalayan with a bigger screen would be a better option 👍🏍️💨💨💨

@RovinKalingarayar

4 ай бұрын

@@thatbikersimon thank you

Wow! Stunning

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Many Thanks 🏍️💨

@nayonnayon2560

4 ай бұрын

@@thatbikersimon Welcome Sir

Why did you guys skip kerala ?

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Time is always a issue and Alex has been there many times before. Its somewhere I would like to go at some point 👍

Is that a TPMS ?? Can you please share the link of that!

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

What a TPMS?

@amitdas-qn1ij

4 ай бұрын

Tire pressure monitoring system??

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

@@amitdas-qn1ij I don’t have any info on that sorry

Let's make it an even 100 comments... 😆😆

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

Yes 🙌 🏍️💨💨💨💨💨

Unfortunately, acclimatized to Nordic weather, anything over +20 is now uncomfortable= sweaty sack syndrome.

@thatbikersimon

4 ай бұрын

lol this is very true 😂👍