Is The Triumph Speed 400 Really THAT Good?

[@rogerhenry3481]

With regard to the seat...during my 40 years of motorcycling, with 19 different machines of all types, I have never found a motorcycle seat that wasn't uncomfortable after 90 minutes.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Yeah, I agree with this.

[@Rick-ve5lx]

I’ve owned around 20 bikes since 1882 and there’s only been a few of those with really good seats. The ones that spring to mind are the CX500, MZ Supa 5, and the best one was on a CBR600F - 500 miles in one day and still comfy.

[@collyernicholasjohn]

One word: Corbin

[@awuma]

The Honda GL500I and GL650I Silverwing Interstates have really comfortable seats.

[@Metalguitarpete]

Just come back from a 10 day European tour with 6 hours riding every day. At no point was I uncomfortable on my 2013 R1200GS

[@donatasmaselis]

Hello, I am the owner of a Speed 400. Over the past few days, I have driven 1500 km, and the more I ride it, the more I like it, especially in the city and on country roads. My favorite gears are 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Keep the engine RPM between 6000 and 8000, and you'll experience the true pleasure this engine offers. The suspension and brakes are good. I noticed that the speedometer has a fairly large error, which is a minor downside for this great motorcycle. It would also be nice if the Triumph dealership offered more accessories. Or if other companies like Akrapovic, Rizoma, etc. would provide some.

[@Englishbikerdan]

I am sure in time third parties will catch up.

[@magicbus2308]

I would say 5000 to 8000. Agree on the fav gears!

[@kunaltare7004]

Hey man, do you face any like the radiator suddenly buzzing way too much ??

[@wolfpackpete6408]

With these modern classics, I can't decide if they'd be better suited to Vance & Hines rather than performance focused exhausts such as Arrow or Akrapovič. Akrapovič are generally too expensive unless for a serious track day rider on something high performance.

[@ConteudoLibertario]

Do you feel any pressure on your inner thighs? I test rode it last week and the curvature at the beginning of the tank was causing some heavy pressure on a specific point on my thighs that made the bike a little uncomfortable. I'm hoping it can be fixed with a better riding position (grabbing the tank better etc) because otherwise I really liked it

[@reecetbobby5347]

My father just bought one yesterday! I guess he decided he wanted something light and nimble to rip around the city but either way, videos like this are what sold him on it. It's such a fantastic machine for the price. Of course it has a few little things that could be different or better but that applies to just about any machine (car or motorcycle). 39.5 hp for a 400 is really solid. I owned a 2009 Kawi KLX250SF and I swear that thing had at best 20 hp, but it was still a blast to ride.

[@mjordan812]

USofA based. I was looking at the Enfields and KTM 390s for a light play bike to do a hundred miles or so on a nice afternoon. I love my Tiger Explorer and, while it's absolutely lovely for an 8,000 mile ride, it's a bit much for a short jaunt. Triumph announced the 400s and I was completely taken by the appearance. I've been riding since 1961 and this brought me back to the days of my misspent (but thoroughly enjoyed) youth. I bought one and it has far exceeded my expectations. Absolutely lovely and if I grab a bit too much throttle, it won't launch me into the middle of next week. I'm in northern Virginia and there are a lot of great little roads that go over the Appalachian mountains and along the rivers. This bike is perfect for them. I did put a tail tidy on mine to get rid of that absurd tail. Looks much nicer. IMHO.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Glad you're enjoying the bike! Good to hear. 👌

[@fatsotommy2317]

Care to share a link for that tail tidy? 😁

[@marthaBurke-o9j]

I too live in northern Virginia and just brought mine home yesterday! I lowered mine and shaved the seat to accommodate my 28” inseam! Love the light weight and you are right about it being perfect for our back twisty pavers! I’ll keep an eye out for you!!👍

[@mjordan812]

@@fatsotommy2317 Sorry for the late reply - this just popped up on my radar. Brogue Motorcycles in Brooklyn, NY

[@mjordan812]

@@marthaBurke-o9j Interesting - I've got 27" of leg and am just fine. Could be that my weight packs the suspension more. 😁

[@stalbansbiker]

Got my Blue Speed 400 last week as a second bike but now riding it all the time I absolutely love it no problems whatsoever love the graphics on the tank and for UNDER £5000 its the bike bargain of the century

[@Englishbikerdan]

Nice, and you went for the very underrated blue! Enjoy and ride safe!

[@jeremylaws7010]

Blue is what i want! Im here in Texas and the triumph network is kind of sparse, which concerns me about buying one

[@liuhongqian]

Congratulations. What's the out of door price? Here in northern Virginia it's almost $6300

[@Sunesen]

I got the scrambler version of this as a second bike, and its so much fun to ride. My poor liter bike is just sitting around while I'm having fun on the Triumph. It will absolutely do pretty much anything outside of track days. Its light, lively, sounds great, handles well and you can absolutely wring its neck on the throttle with fearing massively breaking every speed limit out there. I can only recommend getting a test-ride on one.

[@Sk1pperCS]

Should someone looking to get track time get an r3 instead or would it be doable to learn on this.

[@audeamus7388]

@@Sk1pperCS bro, you alright there? You wanna do track but you're asking if it would be better to practice on a scrambler or a sports bike? Really?

[@Sk1pperCS]

@@audeamus7388 more so if it was doable or not, a sport bike isnt exactly comfortable on the road in normal daily driving. i ended up buying a sportbike anyway lol

[@lauriebloggs8391]

Why do people always suggest that 40 bhp from a 400 is not a lot? It's good for over 100 mph somewhere...400 2 strokes of the late 70s and 80s were producing slightly less, and we talk of their performances: this is a single cylinder 4 stroke? Pretty amazing. Seems to go very well in your film and enough to go anywhere, anyhow?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Yeah this bike is crazy good performance for the cost, and the build quality is up there. Thanks!

[@DrAGoNxSL]

In the 90s Kawasaki made a 249cc naked 4cyl bike named Balius i with 45hp that revved for 19k rpm, even fuel consumption is same around this 400cc bike. So are we getting a better deal 🥲

[@SaltyOldBastard]

My 1989 Kawasexy FX400R have 59 horses from its 400cc inline four. But i do consider this as my next bike. dont need all them horses as im not a speed seeker or track junkie. just want to cruise around at speed limit.

[@peterturnbull9133]

I agree - for a single cylinder 4 Stroke 400 - 40 bhp seems very good. Unlike the older bikes this has the emissions regulations to manage. An old twin cylinder CB400N only produced 34 BHP

[@lauriebloggs8391]

@@peterturnbull9133 Absolutely. My old and wonderful GT 380 made less (37 bhp?), could pull almost 100, and went to Scotland and back (from Sussex) two up, loaded up..... no worries, cruising 60-70............

[@danieldass1668]

It's been 15 days i got this bike same colour. Enjoying it each and every time i take it for a ride.. It is my daily office commute and i reach office in just 10 minutes which earlier took me 20.

[@kevinmurtagh3434]

What MPG are you getting?

[@ozzyprogdomino8815]

Phew! That is good as I pick my one up next week from Bulldog Triumph. I test rode the same one as you. Loved it, so ordered a black and grey one a couple of months ago. 👍

[@EternalBliss-z3d]

Love the little giggle on b-roads 😀 I am thinking about buying this bike, really love how it looks and it's suited my height.

[@marthaBurke-o9j]

I lowered mine and it’s awesome! Mine inseam is 28” max!🙄

[@LunadaBayRider]

I’ve had one for about 6 months and I love it! Perfect bike for me as an older rider returning after a 15 year break.

[@MRo55i74]

I have to say for the money it’s an amazing bike and I’ve done over a 1,000 miles on one

[@davidtsw]

Haha I love it how you gotta make a point that this bike is still capable of overtaking. It's a 400cc engine with around 40 hp - plenty enough to overtake and ride in a spirited way.

[@Englishbikerdan]

You'd be amazed how many people think this bike can't overtake anything. 😂

[@razergear]

Tested the Scrambler. Decent for a 400 at the price point. Nimble, good at low revs, and can pull up to 150kmh and a bit more on a flat road but the vibration.... kicks in at around 120kmh, felt it on the bars and seat. It's the thumpy type of vibration, not the buzzy type like some 4 cylinders, but they are pretty pronounced as the speed goes up. The Speed 400 is a tad more nimble with a narrower handlebar making it easier to split lanes. Small roads ok, highways not so.

[@PhilipBallGarry]

Good looking bike. Thanks for the review Dan. I had a CB300R about four years ago and that was fun too if you kept it on the boil. The two 400's probably appeal to a different customer than the Royal Enfield J series bikes. The 350 has half the power and prefers plodding. I've slowed down quite a bit lately, so my Classic 350 suits me. But if the Speed 400 had been available when I bought my CB300R I'd have found it hard to refuse 😊

[@siulingleung4039]

I've had nothing but issues with my speed 400 since I bought it three weeks ago in the UK. The engine cut out at 65mph in 6th gear, then numerous times in 2nd. Now it's currently in my garage unable to start with a load of warning lights on the dash and unable to detect a gear, I've requested to return it for a full refund. Apparently Triumph are aware of these electrical faults and there are a lot of issues being reported on owners forums but very little discussed on any youtube reviews.

[@Englishbikerdan]

That's a shame, hope you get it sorted!

[@mookyzook]

I am hoping to buy a scrambler as I have owned lots of Triumphs in the past but I must admit I have a couple of reservations. I sold my tiger a few years ago mainly because of the weight and bought a KTM 390 ADV. It's a bit lighter than the Triumph 400 and on a run to Portugal I I was getting somewhere between 75-80mpg which on a long run could make the Triumph quite a bit more expensive to run at only 60mpg. I have alway managed to get 200 miles to a tank and also there is a bit more wind protection and luggage options. I've had a test ride on the Scrambler and found that it was not a lot different to to the KTM although a bit easier to flatfoot. The KTM will out accelerate it by a small margin but not enough to make a huge difference. The main selling points for me are the service intervals and price, when I bought the KTM 3 years ago there was nothing as cheap as it for the technology and for adventure riding on the highway and mild off roading. Now there are a few bikes around this price range. The KTM is due a valve adjustment which considering the cost of the last three services will be ridiculously expensive and a lot of his would be negated as the Triumph has longer service intervals and the valve clearance is not such a problem on them, also buying a new bike I will have warranty for the first couple of years. So still a bit indecisive, have looked at the 450 Himalayan but it's a bit heavier, although as it comes with a back rack and top crash bars that has to be taken into consideration. I have also looked into the CFMOTO 450MT which has been getting rave reviews but not very easy to get hold of yet and not really proved in the long term although they are tied in with KTM and I've not had any problems with mine.

[@Ijusthopeitsquick]

I'm also waiting for the 450MT but it has actually been taken off the CFMoto website here in France. The local dealer said they were expecting the first bikes in June but it looks like there might be delays.

[@kevinmurtagh3434]

My SYM Fiddle is 108 mpg, I like any bikes to be frugal at £7.60 per gallon I am torn between the Enfield 350 and Triumph 400, but MPG will be a deciding factor.

[@elpobrouse2277]

Yes your review dose help, I am been thinking of buying one. Next I am going to book a test drive. Thanks for a very fine review.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robertminor1056]

Excellent video and through roadtest. Glad I spotted it as I'm just starting to make a choice as to what I want to park next to my Griso 1200 8V

[@stevebolton8471]

My favourite route between Odiham and Hursley through the Candover valley. Perfect for the Speed 400.

[@Martin-id6uf]

I have a speed 400 and have covered 400 miles so far and really like it. At motorway speeds 70 mph the mirrors on mine do vibrate you can see shapes but there is nothing sharp about it But at 60 it’s all clear. You are correct about it being a bit snatched the odd Time at slow speeds in low gear but nothing to write home about. I am 5”2’ with 28 inside leg and with a slight shift of the hips can get a good foot planted. The 400X would have been just tall for me. But the speed 400 has been a great wee bike good looks good handling good brakes good fuel consumption great price.

[@cameronyoung1253]

The vibrations greatly reduce after 1000 miles. Cruise at 80 all day with clear mirrors.

[@sidwilson9556]

Love your videos Dan. Nothing flash. Good, sensible commentary and thankfully no odd ,…. 360 degree video. Keep it up.

[@mugeesshiekh]

After watching almost a hundred reviews and riding it in person, you are the first person saying this has stiff suspensions. I do not understand why.

[@alanrandall49]

Nice informative road test, wish I had some quiet country roads near me like you have! 😉

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks 👍

[@paulfowler6665]

Watching this it reminds me of my old 390duke. Try as i might the i could never get s ton out of it. I think that might be slightly quicker than this though?

[@Englishbikerdan]

I blame this riders slightly extra weight. Damn you Christmas.

[@jonm7272]

Sounds like your Duke probably needed some attention, or you need to eat a few less pies 😂. My 2015 Duke 390 would hit nearly 110mph no worries (I'm about 80kg).

[@Stinkyfish723]

@@paulfowler6665 I used to own a 390 duke. The duke definitely feels faster from memory. I believe on paper the Duke is lighter with more power and torque. Looks and riding position aside I think the duke is simply a better bike.

[@malcolmtaylor3231]

Hi i enjoyed the video, i had a speed 400 for a test ride today, very nice bike, i did find the throttle a little snatchy at low revs, but i only had it for an hour, so i guess its something you would get used to, hoing to have another ride on the Enfield Guerilla before i decide whivh to buy, thanks for your input 👍

[@Bleudejade]

Thanks for the review. What is the brand of your gloves? They look nice.

[@FourIntoOne]

I want one because it has the brand new "assist n slitcher" clutch. 👌

[@katherton2266]

Does it? What's that? I've not got one on mine.

[@aidencoder]

I've been waiting for this! I'm so torn between this and something a bit bigger like a Trident as my 2nd bike (first being my XSR125 for CBT)

[@Englishbikerdan]

I can't see you getting bored of this 400 tbh.

[@philnoud8638]

I'd like to test ride this, and the Husky Svartpilen 400, which reportedly does not have the high RPM vibration issues like the Triumph has.

[@d.4tay549]

Any problems with the bike, unexpectedly, turning itself off? Some have commented on this happening with the kill switch on their Speed 400s.

[@Englishbikerdan]

I didn't have any issues like that.

[@duanestiles4821]

Great looking bike Dan you guys in england have great fun on the bike

[@Englishbikerdan]

We try!

[@anthonyrevell6903]

A Centre stand would have tipped the scales for me!

[@corujario2752]

Those mirrors look nice. Do they really work as well as the traditional/original?

[@Motoccino]

is it possible at all, to find out what engine oil and grade they use in Britain and update?

[@crystalsaete]

If you want a city bike this is it. This is not a long cruise bike. Once I hit 66 in true speed the odometer reads 70 it starts to get fussy. Super fun little pep bike.

[@suyashkumar1397]

@EnglishBikerDan which bike do you prefer between the Royal Enfield hunter 350 and Triumph speed 400. Btw nice video!!

[@Englishbikerdan]

I'd have to go with the Triumph. Lighter and a bit more playful. I feel the Hunter offers a different riding experience, more chilled.

[@stevebolton8471]

The Triumph is more versatile than the Enfield. It depends on what you can afford though. Triumph has longer service intervals and ridden gently will easily achieve 75 mpg which is what it returned on my 1 hour test ride. And I did open it up but not for the whole ride.

[@davidmatthews3093]

@@stevebolton8471I couldn’t get excited about 75 mpg from a 400. When touring on my 500X it averages somewhere between low 80s and low 90s mpg and on local rides manages even more.

[@stevebolton8471]

@@davidmatthews3093 That’s great performance from your 500x

[@chrissmith2114]

IIRC the Triumph throttle is an electrical one. The 'fly by wire' throttles just politely ask the ECU if you can go a bit faster please, and sometimes the ECU says no. or maybe in a minute.....

[@greatkingrat]

People are comparing these to the Hunter 350 from RE and thinking the RE saves you a thousand pounds. However, the service intervals on this are 16,000kms vs 5000kms. It’s a big difference!

[@andbtrue]

Thats fake

[@CatpainDymanite]

Thank you for the review! I love your gloves! Could you tell me the brand? Keep the rubberside down!✌🏼

[@Englishbikerdan]

Richa Cruiser 2 gloves. :)

[@CatpainDymanite]

Thank you good sir!

[@elpobrouse2277]

@@Englishbikerdan Good brand have Richa gear myself, no problems.

[@britfrog]

i had a test yesterday it vibrates far too much for me, am now off to try the enfield

[@TheLastCrankers]

Having completed my license on a MT-07, I was spoiled by it's power and fun, and now am skeptical of why would one go for this instead of getting the SV650 for less than 1k gbp more (thanks to mad deals on remaining stock, at least here in poland). Any ideas? What does this bike (or bikes of this class in general) do better than the slightly bigger ones?

[@karsteng1809]

Taste and opinions are subjektive. I am 100% with you. i do favor the SV650, XSR700 and Trident 660 over this T400/400x, even considering the 1-2k higher price.

[@Englishbikerdan]

I think Triumph's have a different appeal to the other Japanese brands. I think they rely a little more on heritage and nostalgia, at least here in the UK. But this is a solid bike, especially at the price.

[@johnstone7697]

SV 650 is 60 lbs. heavier and doesn't have that highly "flickable" feel. Styling to me is not very attractive at all. And price in the States is $3000 more than the Speed 400. They really appeal to different buyers.

[@stevebolton8471]

Fuel economy and reduced weight?

[@chrishart8548]

​@@stevebolton8471also in the UK the 400 is £54 ved the 650 is £117 so more the double

[@peterturnbull9133]

I think Triumph have nailed the styling and paint schemes on this bike - looks fantastic and definately does not look like a budget bike! The dynamics of the bike from the reviews I have read suggest they have a real winner - well done Triumph

[@chris_rides_kawasaki]

This chap is a Jedi.... he waved his hand and that blue car vanished... incredible....

[@Englishbikerdan]

Hello there.

[@mbio-vn8ge]

@@Englishbikerdan General Kenobi!

[@alokedey9295]

Confuse between speed 400 or interceptor . Please suggest

[@Englishbikerdan]

Speed 400. :)

[@chrissmith2114]

Must stock bikes need an aftermarket seat as makers thin out the padding to reduce seat height...

[@geodude-633]

@EnglishBikerDan, this review reminded me of your Honda CB300R review. I'm really curious to know how the two bikes compare to each other, and what reason(s) you would choose one over the other. Obviously, the Speed 400 has a little more power and torque, but the real world performance for someone like me (5'7" and 165 lbs) seems like it's nearly the same...?

[@neilrichardson3986]

Supermoto and Enduro style bikes with this motor would be good Mr Triumph👍

[@leeinwis]

I like Scrambley

[@barriewilliams4526]

I'm very interested in this bike, but would hate to switch my 3-year-old Yamaha MT-03 for one, only to find that I prefer the Yam. A test ride is not really long enough to get a proper feel for the bike, and I have not come across anyone who has done a direct comparison with an MT-03.....

[@devilsreject320]

Not to knock triumph. But Yamaha make the best bike's. They make engines for top car companies because they are that good. Love and had Yamaha's for years. Although I ride Gsxr750 🤪

[@bfarm44]

Saw one today the silly gob was running just the straight pipe sounded like shit and for all the noise it was fighting itself to gain any speed

[@Englishbikerdan]

Ugh that's not needed at all. These bikes will sound awful with loud pipes.

[@ElwoodPDowd-ed7pc]

Yes, i have one too. Do you experience buzzing through the handlebars? I have a lot of vibes through my handlebars, enough that my hands become numb after a while. Also the throttle is herky jerky. Other than that, it’s good for the price. Thanks for sharing!

[@johnstone7697]

It's a single with 40HP, so vibes at higher revs are to be expected. I've ordered some Grip Puppy grip covers, and will also pick up some gel filled riding gloves. Hopefully this will help.

[@ElwoodPDowd-ed7pc]

@@johnstone7697 That’s what a continue to hear, about singles but my little Hunter 350 didn’t buzz, which still amazes me. I’ve wrapped my grips, took it for a longer spin. It seems (maybe just in my head or wishful thinking) less vibes. Will look into other gloves as well. Thanks for the response.

[@ElwoodPDowd-ed7pc]

@@johnstone7697 and if you find the chance, please let me know if it improves, thanks again.

[@the_winged_helm]

​@@ElwoodPDowd-ed7pc The Hunter is a long stroke single, not a high compression revvy single like the Speed 400. If you try out the Himalayan 450, you will feel the vibes as that engine is similar.

[@ElwoodPDowd-ed7pc]

@@the_winged_helm now that you mention it, it does make sense … thanks so much for your input!

[@SquidzitAce]

Nothing like English roads to ride a motorcycle! I wish we had roads like that in the Chicago area, but we don't. We lived in England for 5 years, 3 in Virginia Water and 2 in central London. Moved back to the US at the end of 2020. When we were in VW, I always wished I had a motorcycle because of the amazing roads. Central London on the other hand, we didn't even have a car.

[@Eudamonia-123]

Got one yesterday…yes it’s great!

[@jozefrockatansky1588]

I was interested in these Triumph 400's, and I get to see a lot of bikers in my job, very recently seen a few of these 400's start to come through and I ask the riders about them, but so far it's not been a great look. The last guy I spoke to about his Scrambler 400 laughed and then told me how he picked it up brand new last week and it already broke down after 17 miles, and another guy I recently spoke to about his Speed 400 was also starting to have issues after only having put about 1500 miles on it. I'm a Triumph die hard myself, own a Speed Four and a TT600, both have eaten so much money and driven me to the poverty line with their issues and faults over the years 😂(still love them though!), but I must admit, from the people i've met, I'm kind of let down by these 400's which is a shame, generally seeing loads of praise for them online, but people I meet with them have had issues fairly early on. Here's hoping these are just teething problems, new model quirks that just need ironing out, nice looking bikes though.

[@stalbansbiker]

Mine has been absolutely fine a few have had software problems which is now sorted with an update but like any new big seller there will be problems

[@astrostrotch]

A comparison with the CB300R would be interesting.

[@paulmurray3086]

I've just placed an order for the blue Street 400. Took one out for a test ride. Only bad point was the lean angle with the side stand down. You can see it on your video. It's just too upright. These bikes will topple over with a gust of wind...

[@oddsox-sensei]

I’ve also “heard” it will do over 90mph. 😊 Although I wouldn’t know personally.

[@Englishbikerdan]

@@oddsox-sensei Ahem! 😬

[@johnburns3703]

Would have been my perfect tarter bike in the 70s! Oh I wish my Ducati 350 single had had 40 Brake

[@lambertj.2892]

the what app for mapping? Can't understand what you're saying.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Turn the volume up? Calimoto.

[@gzk6nk]

Years ago I had an R1150GS which I rode from Cheshire to the Sahara and back, and extensively in Europe. The seat on that was just fine. I once did a 10 hour day on it coming home from the middle of France - the seat was fine. As for this Triumph 400, it may well be my next bike. I love my 2023 Speedmaster but there's no denying it's a heavy beast to wheel around the garage at my age (75 next month).

[@erikpaterson1404]

Spose this is what to expect going into the future as more motor companies ship the labor oversees 16:30 (India) in this case. The new small capacity bikes will have little oddities regarding quality theres no escaping it .. question is will it get worse..

[@Englishbikerdan]

People want cheaper motorcycles, so the manufacturers have listened. People then complain that cheap bikes aren't as good as expensive bikes. I bang my head on a table. :D

[@HumphreyvanLee]

I love mine, just a great little bike. Having loads of fun with it. And I 'trained' myself to get it going in 2nd gear as the 1st is useless, so basically I'm driving it as a 5 gear, way more relaxed.

[@robertYTB78g]

Great video. It is this bike or the KTM 390 adventure for me. Strange contrast I know, but it is because my heart is with the sound and looks of the Triumph (I have a little Suzuki Tu250x and I love it), but my head is with all the extra technology on the KTM. Roads where I now live are mountainous, twisty and sometimes gravelly to say the least. I'm riding my Suzuki on them and increasing my skills, but it seems the KTM might be a better back up than the Triumph for me if they fail?

[@markalton2809]

The hesitation will no doubt be down the fuelling. A remap on a dyno would be an interesting experiment.

[@kristralewski9917]

It’s a great bike for the city. The gears are very short but the fit exactly in the UK speed limits. With a bigger BMW, I’d struggle with the speed cameras at the junctions (going into a 2nd or 3rd gear and your at 45-50mph :)). On the Triumph, if I let go off the throttle in 3rd gear, it glides at 20mph. It’s very light too, easy to flick around. Despite the wide bars, it’s easier to filter and squeeze between the cars without any issues. The gearbox is buttery smooth - a surprise in comparison to any agricultural Rotax engine powered BMW twin or even twin Hondas, and you can actually find the neutral. Breaks are very good and match the power well, so they feel like Brembos. The secret of this bike is to reve it up like there’s no tomorrow. The bad bits: as the bike is light, the front will twitch a lot. I had to dial back the power when trying to go into bends, as it doesn’t give you much confidence. Leaning into bends will be scary. Just relax and face the reality that it’s a commuter or leisure bike. Also, in the twists or fast bends in the city, you’d need to tuck in your elbows to improve the stability. Go in wide and the front is unpredictable.

[@kristralewski9917]

The clutch is amazing for older riders with arthritis too! You really just need to tap it. If you’re either very new or an older rider who struggles with a huge 1000cc, this is a great everyday commuter.

[@karlfonner7589]

Nice review thank you sir

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks for watching!

[@AfaqDraw]

Looks really good. Could be my next bike 👀

[@Englishbikerdan]

Good choice!

[@kramnireehs]

I've got a BMW g310r ... It's an invisible bike if you go by the total lack of publicity and reviews it gets. It's a match for this triumph and is probably better made. Just a heads up for anyone wanting a cheap fun bike that's not retro styled. Comfy seat too

[@alexbowey2760]

Seat is just fine (5'8with 30"inside leg) just drove back from London in heavy rain a total of 269miles one petrol stop in 4 and half hours, used 16ltrs of petrol ran brilliant no aches or pain btw I am 69 with arthritis this machine is excellent

[@MJP3055]

Guage cluster needs a complete re-design. Analog Tach PLEASE

[@miketan2459]

Do they sell windscreen for that model?

[@PeeOrbital]

12:40 "This is the seat." 😄

[@Englishbikerdan]

Bringing you good info yes? 😂

[@peterturnbull9133]

Firstly really like this bike. Was surprised to hear the bike only does 95mph. I thought with 40bhp it would be a bit quicker? I had a CB400N back in the 80s and this easily did over 100mph and had less power (34bhp). Perhaps this is down to it being a single and strangled by emissions requirements?

[@twist_of_the_wrist]

I like the look of the bike.

[@leeinwis]

Most intelligent people do..😏😏.

[@Alexander5R]

I love the “95 mph… in Mexico” even you’re in the UK 😅😂

[@cryptoknight3009]

Bro high time to review again this year's Honda 750 adv scooter bro

[@johncrispin2118]

Thanks nice bike , but we have to ride in crap weather invariably and they seem not to put any mudguards on modern bikes. Until they do I won’t buy.

[@Englishbikerdan]

It's an easy fix tbh though.

[@genegoodwin8925]

HELP ME. I ve been debating for about three months between the Triumph Speed 400 and the Kawasaki Vulcan S. By the time I get the options I want for each, along with the dealer fees and tax and title I'm looking at probably $6500 for the Triumoh and $9800 for the Kawsasaki. They both have enough power for me for the way I ride. The problem might be the physical size of each. My wife is crippled due to cancer, cancer treatments and cancer surgeries. She gets on before I do, sort of side saddle and then scoots back, so I'll install a passenger backrest on each. I love the looks of the Speed 400, but is it physically big enough to ride two up? I'm about 5'6" and 175 lbs, while she is 5'5" and 125 lbs. Like I said, I love the looks of the Triumph, but is it physically large enough to ride two up?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Sorry to hear about your wifes health issues, I hope she can fully recover and live a long happy life! Bike wise, yeah it's tricky as the 400's are quite small physically. I've never riddent he Vulcan S so sadly I can't comment on that. I would say that I've ridden with my partner on a Honda CB500X, which only has 47 horsepower and we did some tours on it. It was a little larger than the Speed 400 though. Have you considered the Scrambler 400X or even the 900?

[@genegoodwin8925]

@@Englishbikerdan The Scambler 400 X is too tall, I'm short legged. The Speed Twin 900 is quite pricey, about $12,000 once I pay all the dealer fees, tax and title. I still love the looks of the Speed 400, but I'm afraid she would never get on it. I knew my wife when she was in the third grade, started dating when she was 14 and married one week after she graduated high school in 1974. We have rode aver 350,000 miles on motorcycles. Tried a Slingshot and selling it now, losing $6000 on it.

[@genegoodwin8925]

I am still trying to decide between the Speed 400 and the SPeed Twim 900.

[@genegoodwin8925]

I think I've got my Slingshot sold finally so now I'm getting more excited about a new Triumph. And I also know I should go with the Speed Twin 900, but I like the looks of the Speed 400 better and if it will do 70 mph with little or no vibes, why should I spend more? Triumph Speed 400 here I come. Maybe it is the charm of a single cylinder, I don't know, but that's the one I want. I will test drive both before I lay my cash down just to make sure, but at this point, it's the Speed 400. Thanks for alll your expert advice in this video, it helped me a lot.

[@BillWilson-z7t]

Put the Phantom Black tank from the 400x on this bike and I’ll buy it. If not, I’ll take the Scrambler just for the sheer genius of the paint scheme.

[@Klooney9mm]

I sat on one of these in the dealership and I defiantly feel that the hand position is good however I'm not a fan of how far forward the pegs feel. My daily is a Street Triple and I'm used to the semi aggressive position but I feel this 400 could have been maybe an inch or two further back on the pegs. I almost think the passenger pegs are possible to ride with.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Can't say I had any issues with the riding position, I found it comfortable even on full days in the saddle. But we're all built different!

[@slyfox186]

I downsized, test rode speed and scrambler, and bought a black speed, 40bhp, fun punchy engine flat torque curve single cylinder, 80mpg, 170kg easy to manover, seat height 790mm so I can easily flat foot it I'm 5' 8", sounds and looks great, A2 licence compliant so easier to sell on which i wont be doing. Brilliant bike definitely a keeper. RRP is now £5200 by the way.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Yep great bike. RRP will only go up as time goes on.

[@slyfox186]

​@@Englishbikerdanone concern I do have is reseting the service light wrench as I intend to service it myself once out of the 2yr warranty period 😕

[@Tobstertacoma]

Mine would not start the first day that i got it. Got it to the shop and they i guess fixed it and now it is doing it all over again and it is back in the shop again. I made a video of what it is doing on my channel. I would turn the key to start and and got nothing, i would then turn it off and turn it back on and it would fire right up. It does this ALL THE TIME!!

[@Englishbikerdan]

That's a shame, hope you get it sorted!

[@micahmilhans8897]

@Tobstertacoma Any luck with the issues? You are making me 2nd guess wanting this bike if it's not reliable.

[@Tobstertacoma]

@@micahmilhans8897 No luck it still does it and it has been to the dealer 2 times now and they cannot figure it out.

[@micahmilhans8897]

@Tobstertacoma Sorry to hear, that's frustrating!

[@Tobstertacoma]

@@micahmilhans8897 Ya it sucks and the dealer is getting no help from Triumph either.

[@AKGBlog68B]

👎👎👎👎After just three months of owning my Triumph Speed 400, I’ve already encountered an oil leak and a completely worn-out front fork oil seal. This has been both surprising and disappointing, especially given the bike's reputation and the care I’ve put into maintaining it. Additionally, there’s a noticeable vibration at speeds above 80 km/h, which only adds to the frustration. For anyone considering this bike, I’d advise careful thought-it's not delivering the value for money I expected.

[@Englishbikerdan]

I guess this was always going to be a risk with bikes built to a lower price.

[@stevestone4346]

Great review.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks!

[@HonestKeyboard1771]

Gear question: What type of gloves are those? (I definitely want them).

[@Englishbikerdan]

Richa Cruiser 2.

[@neilcole3406]

I suppose the test of time will be the deciding factor!

[@writeheiney]

I love this ride through UK countryside

[@davideloi9176]

Every time you giggle while riding it I smile/laugh a bit as a reflex 😄😄😄

[@Englishbikerdan]

That's the best result ever, so happy that my laughing makes others happy too!

[@TommyTucker0]

it was either this bike or the CF Moto 450NK, I'm so glad I went for the CF Moto

[@rch2897]

I am looking at the exact 2 models. Why do you think that the 450NK is the better choice?

[@TommyTucker0]

@@rch2897 with the CF Moto everything is included in the price you see, the Triumph Speed400 everything was in top of the price, they even wanted to charge me to get the bike delivered from the factory to the dealership so the Triumph started at £5,000 and was going to end up nearly £6,000 if you spec it up to the CF Moto which even has a built in tracker to your phone and a 4 year warranty and a year free roadside assistance it’s just by far the better option

[@flesz_]

What is cf

[@RossNixon]

@@flesz_ CFMoto is Chinese. Good value. Check reviews of the 450 CL-C. Comfy cruising if you have smooth roads. Belt drive, so lower maintenance.

[@kamiljay2697]

Might upgrade from classic 350

[@impact0r]

You said 60mpg UK, which is ~4.7L/100km. That's what my Norden 901 drinks when ridden relatively hard, and it can do down to 3.7 average.

[@Englishbikerdan]

I mean, that's a much bigger engine. This little 400 will do much better than 60 MPG if you ride it carefully. I just didn't. :D

[@impact0r]

@@Englishbikerdan Have you missed the "when ridden relatively hard" part? Norden's ~900cc will also do much better if you ride it carefully (specifically 3.6-3.6L/100km = 78.47 UK MPG), so the point stands.

[@AF-O6]

It has more power than the BSA 650s my dad used to ride, and those were among the fastest bikes of their era.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Mad eh?! And this is considered small potatoes!

[@Kevin97587]

Those are some beautiful gloves, what brand are they?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Richa Cruiser 2. :)

[@johncopeland3150]

600 miles on mine so far and loving more each day

[@Englishbikerdan]

Amazing, happy riding!

[@slyfox186]

I've downsized and picked my speed 400 up a week ago, immensely enjoying it although rather frustrating as can't wait to take it above 6000rpm running it for 600miles

[@DasLamm68]

Regarding her good-looking I fell in love with that bike indeed. But why I didn't buy it? I cannot understand why the chain was placed on the right side instead on the left like it is done on millions other motorbikes and place the rear part of the exhaust over the chain, despite it is essential to reach and access to chain to clean and lube it.

[@itskyb]

I'm looking at a second bike and I cannot decide between this one and the Scrambler 400 X.

[@rogerkay8603]

Get the 500 Hornet, wonderful and cheap to run

[@burnttoast9890]

Scarm is really good

[@burnttoast9890]

​@@rogerkay8603 compared to a single cylinder triumph, I doubt that . This bike was made by Bajaj , they make frugal and reliable bikes.

[@itskyb]

@@rogerkay8603 - I'm sure it is a good bike, but the styling does nothing for me.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Test both and see what you think. Both are great but offer a slightly different experience.

[@nandadityaswami7452]

The best part is you can do 30mph in 6th as well. Just open throttle and low end torque pulls hard I generally sit around 30 in 6th no issues at all

[@grtbgf]

I think you are damaging the engine with that kind of riding.

[@nandadityaswami7452]

@@grtbgf it is sitting at around 2500 to 3000 rpm which is above the idle rpm so not an issue I guess.

[@grtbgf]

@@nandadityaswami7452 Idle rpm has nothing to do with it. You are putting too much pressure on the piston rods when accelerating from low rpm rather then higher rpm. Bikes are designed to sit higher in the rev range when riding.

[@nandadityaswami7452]

@@grtbgf I'll take care going ahead, thanks

[@Englishbikerdan]

You might be bogging the engine a bit doing that, but I'm no mechanic!

[@gnosticnonsense9829]

Outside India, all bikes are built from Triumph factory- in Thailand.

[@Butchinthewaikato]

Not entirely true. This from Triumph's website: Triumph has six-world class factories around the world. Two of these factories are based in Hinckley in the UK, just a stone’s throw from the Mallory Park race track. There are also three factories in Chonburi, Thailand, and one in Manaus, Brazil. Every Triumph motorcycle begins its life in Hinckley, where all of our design work, prototype construction and engineering takes place.

[@chrissmith2114]

How often the ABS 'intrudes' is all down to your tyres and the road surface, the ABS only cuts in when the wheel stops rotating and is skidding, so bad tyres or slippery road mean ABS will cut in more.

[@timparish172]

That’s not strictly true, the moment that the ABS cuts in is set by the manufacturer (albeit within the parameters set by the abs manufacturer) and some are set to cut in earlier than strictly necessary, so some can be more intrusive than others.

[@stevetaylor8698]

The ABS will only make itself noticeable if you actually lock up a wheel. Simply braking hard will not actuate the ABS.

[@Englishbikerdan]

While what you say makes sense, it's not been my experience. Some systems tend to get themselves involved really early on (SV650) even with no tyre lock up. Other systems, you can't even tell they are on when the tyres are actually locking up (Triumph).