Triumph Scrambler 400 X | On and Off Road Review

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@lachy1709 6 ай бұрын

Nice to see someone take the bike offroad, most videos so far have been dealership tests and on road only. Great video overall, i was surprised to see the low like and subscriber count after seeing the video quality and dry humour.

@lightweightadv 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. Well, it's advertised as an all road bike, so it felt appropriate!

@El-Meowblo 3 ай бұрын

You took the words out of my mouth, this video is excellent in several ways. I'm really surprised by the view and subscriber count too, but hey, at least I've just added +1 to each.

@sanatandharma4435 6 ай бұрын

Great review, thank you! I test rode one last Saturday, and was very surprised! It felt just right, well balanced, good in the city and in the twisties. For your information I am 62 years of age and 6' 2" It was, as you say a little buzzy on the motorway above 120kph, (I live in Spain) but if you slowed down to 100-110 kph it was fine! The main thing for me was that it felt almost telepathic, and intuitive and makes you want to ride further. It felt very stable, and I could set off from a stand still without a little wobble! I found the Instruments ok, but prefer a digital cluster as I find it easier to glance at. I felt very happy and confident on it! People looked at it and car drivers wound their windows down to take a look. Then on Monday I rode a Voge ac525X . This was a different experience! It felt overly substantial and a little unrefined for a twin. It was however, a relaxing bike, if ridden at 90-100 kph, I also found the voge to be buzzy through the seat, but it does have an easy to read TFT screen..The triumph was the better package for me, but the voge is also a very handsome bike, but not as refined. Making the gearing higher on both bikes would help the vibrations. Thank you for a good review.

@lightweightadv 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it 👍🏻. I agree, people look. It's also fantastic on the road. Rally raid in the UK make a set of spoked wheels for it now, it looks incredible

@nathandalleave252 6 ай бұрын

I've had mine for 5 months and I've already swapped out the tires, moving up to a dual sport tire is absolutely night and day difference off road! the 400x is absolutely capable off road with the right rubber. I'd put it closer to 60/40 on road and off. it is definitely not as light as a 250 dirt bike on the trails, but it also has no problem going everywhere i used to take my 250, so win-win!

@lightweightadv 6 ай бұрын

That's good to hear. Did yiu have to modify the mudguard?

@nathandalleave252 6 ай бұрын

@@lightweightadv yeah i had to just take the rear tire hugger off completely, and i had to raise the front fender just a hair. the tire cleared but just barely so I feel more comfortable raising it up a bit.

@StooStranger 5 ай бұрын

@nathandalleave252 which tires did you fit onto your 400x? Looking to replace them soon after first service but the choice is limited in my country so I rather hear some first!

@AlexOnABoat 6 ай бұрын

I love it when someone 6' and a bit describes the seat as "moderately low". Those of us with little legs are left with our feet dangling.

@lightweightadv 6 ай бұрын

UK average height is around 5'10"- 5'11", so it's not "tall" for UK is what I think I was trying to say. I suppose, it's all relevant 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

@jeffpeterson6507 6 ай бұрын

I'm 5 ft 8 in and touch both feet on my toes, so I slide to one side or the other just like I do for my crf250l.

@lightweightadv 6 ай бұрын

Perfect 👌🏻

@philipTOMPSETT 6 ай бұрын

What a fantastically British review. Thanks

@lightweightadv 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it 😎

@kevinlayne6946 Ай бұрын

i bought 400 X 7 months ago , i own 2007 Harley road king , it was getting to heavy old tech , so i bought 400 x it is amazing light but fits me better at 64 years old adult size 40 horse lots of torq. strong motor fun to ride abs trac control... i am all triumph lover now.. bought a used speed twin 1200 to replace Harley...it Worked Triumph, hooked me with entry level 400 x now i only ride triumphs

@nathybaby1982 6 ай бұрын

Found your channel whilst searching for 400x reviews. As someone else said, “a fantastic British review” Subscribed!

@lightweightadv 6 ай бұрын

Haha, thank you! Not sure how I harnessed the Britishness, but I'll try and keep it up 😂

@nathybaby1982 6 ай бұрын

A combination between James May and James Acaster 😂

@lightweightadv 6 ай бұрын

I'm absolutely made up with that comparison 😂

@peterkoning21 6 ай бұрын

Your description, "a road bike that does a little bit of trial", is a 100% description of a GS !!! I've been waiting for a proper offroad test on this bike....still waiting......

@craner325 5 ай бұрын

For the folks in the US, what is a "tosser" - asking for a friend :)

@blackangelalex 3 ай бұрын

finally a reviewer answering the right questions, didn't know the capital of peru..

@lightweightadv 3 ай бұрын

Great stuff, glad we could help 👌

@adaptableadventurerider 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant video :) we were considering a 400x. Instead of the T7 I got dad as motivation to get back on a bike through his stage 3b/4 prostate cancer treatment. I’ve rode the Tenere a few times and the seating position isn’t quite right for dad, he really wanted one as that’s what we planned on taking to Norway on our now very changed trip. Still doing it but road based so there’s less risk to his bones. Due to meds. I’m currently in the process of looking at getting him a street scrambler 900 :) as he had a sit on one yesterday and loved the low seat height (lower than the 400x) and much lower than the T7 even lowered. Really enjoyed the review :) as someone who’s perfect idea of fun is the 1150gsa clicking the big miles over the green laning but not having space for the 1150 with our house move an downsize to Devon an that now going it’s interesting looking at bikes like the 400x that could fit through a doorway if needs be. I also ride a 1927 Norton 16H flat tanker so love the singles although my dad prefers the twins I think that’s the great thing so much for everyone. Having rejected 2x 390 Ktms riddled with issues and build quality problems the 400x is a little concerning being built in the same factory only time will tell on that but I noticed over the last few weeks on the fb groups for the 400x people’s issues keep getting deleted so that’s not a good sign. The immobilisers fault, condensation in the display, major stalling issues seem to be talked about quite a bit before it’s deleted so only time will tell on that one. Personally I think it’s epic to see more bikes at this price range it’s a shame they couldn’t have done a twin the old tr6 in the 60s was a 650 an about 166kg dry an the old t100c 500 was 152kg darn modern bikes are heavy! One quick question were your knees outta the infills towards the forks? Similar leg length to me :) keep up the brilliant work.

@lightweightadv 6 ай бұрын

Hey, you OK? Perhaps a tiny bit. Didn't feel uncomfortable though

@adaptableadventurerider 6 ай бұрын

@@lightweightadv thanks for the reply doing pretty good thanks all considered dads in a really amazing positive mindset hope you are well to :) just focusing on affecting the changes we can make change on bike and house move :)

@fauveride 6 ай бұрын

I was a t120 and scrambler 1200xe owner, they are great bikes but I'd rather buy this one for sure!

@lightweightadv 6 ай бұрын

Ah, that's interesting. Any particular reason?

@ed_winn 6 ай бұрын

Would love to hear your reasoning as well. I''m currently saving up for either the 1200 xe or 400x scrambler.

@short_dose_of_internet 2 ай бұрын

I also found 400 to be more of a scrambler than the 1200.

@da72ma Ай бұрын

@@short_dose_of_internetI have all three bikes, the 400X, the 900SS, and the 1200XE... the most capable is the 1200XE but all three bikes are roadbikes, where you can travel down the gravel roads to the fishing site or the cabin in the woods... they are not Enduros and not Offroad bikes... also minor crashes are adding really quickly up for spendy repairs if you dare anything more than light offroad... as on road bikes they are all fantastic, though the 400X suits the beginner and the guy who is looking for a second bike... I made the case multiple times for the Scrambler 900 as this bike sees alot more miles than my 1200 or 400... I called it the Swiss knife of motorcycles in my early review if I remember right... the 1200 though very heavy got the hooligan engine and can transport a passenger with ease, all while hile the 400 is an easy around the town bike... if you are looking for an ADV or even an offroad bike however look somewhere else... the Scramblers are a styling exercise with light off the beaten path capabilities... and that is while I fell for them

@AlexOnABoat 6 ай бұрын

The question about a 21" front wheel - remember this is the Scrambler 400X. If we go by Triumph's model naming, then maybe there's an XE in the wings.

@lightweightadv 6 ай бұрын

That's an excellent point....🤔

@mototripperuk 6 ай бұрын

Did a test ride on the 1200X, really nice bike & I was seriously considering trading in my Tiger 900RP for it, however I managed to speak myself out of doing it, the bike was just the right height for me with it being the X version, I would definitely not say no to it in the future, great review Marc 👍

@lightweightadv 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. I'm really keen to get on the 1200. I've enjoyed both the 400 and 900 so far

@mototripperuk 6 ай бұрын

@@lightweightadv your gonna love the 1200, guaranteed 👍

@geddstock 6 ай бұрын

It looks superb

@lightweightadv 6 ай бұрын

It really does

@logangodofcandy 6 ай бұрын

The x is kind of a slightly taller t120 with enhanced suspension

@TheHonestBiker 6 ай бұрын

I envy your noodle legs 😂 struggled to keep it from squirming on the sand when I took it out!

@leeinwis 6 ай бұрын

Sand is no joke, I went down yesterday from too deep of sand , even at a slower speed my off road pegs tore the F outa my leg , limping around today .

@TheHonestBiker 6 ай бұрын

@@leeinwis eeeep! Hope you're alright now!!!