Triumph Scrambler 400X | Road And Off-Road Ride

[@mickdtd]

I'm a simple man. I see a video with Chris and I click.

[@joeblow5037]

I'm a Simpleton same

[@MKnife]

Ditto!

[@YangCalgary]

Right?

[@alq1967]

Me too... wouldn't consider this bike otherwise.

[@TEKKYTWO]

✋😂 same here

[@frankensteinsgarage9632]

Chris is THE best moto journalist... cheers 🇦🇺

[@graemelossey130]

Ya hit the nail squarely on the head Chris. Im 72 now and always had bikes and my 400x is perfect for older riders.

[@LowQualityPigeon]

I have done 43,000 km on this bike up till now, rode it in Himalayan mountains, been to Umling la the highest motorable road in the world and this bike is still running butter smooth. I havent had any major issues with the bike up till now except for the tires which i swapped early on with better tires. Im really happy for the amount of motorcycle i got for the amount i paid for this bike.

[@DeadlySpecies]

Which tyres did you put on?

[@jeremysmith1969]

Wait - fourty-three thousand km already?

[@jerameelinit341]

I mean if he do long travel everyday it is possible

[@LowQualityPigeon]

@@jeremysmith1969 I live in a remote area. I have to travel 80km everyday for work and back home. Also I do tours often on the bike and that's the fun of owning the bike. Commuting to work is fun as well doing tours.

[@Kodreanu23]

@@LowQualityPigeon still. 5 days a week, that's 800 km per week, just commuting. Let's make it a 1000km. But it's still not enough to make 43,000 for about... 4 months?

[@riccardo-nr4]

Chris, it goes without saying that I admire your riding skills, but I enjoy the most is your ability of express your honest opinion about what would like from, for instance, the bike engine, whilst still appreciating what Triumph engineers aimed to deliver to the customer. I get irritated by some who bluntly chop and superficially criticise a motorcycle without considering what trade offs the manufacturer has to play with. Well done Chris, keep it up. The front wheel I mean 😃

[@daenglishpatient]

Enjoyable, informative piece. Thank you, Chris!

[@chrro466]

Absolutely perfect review of this bike. The best and most accurate one I’ve seen. At last a reviewer who noticed the weird bouncy footrests. The suspension is excellent for the price of this bike. And who the hell wants a 6inch TF FKn T display on a cheap rough and ready thumper. It is what it is not what other people want it to be. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ahmedawad563]

I have the same bike .. same colour too :) Done 3000 KM so far, and I love it. There are some cons that were not mentioned here, but as a total package, it's a great first bike for me. I am 42 years old and this is my entry into the motorcycling world. I don't think I could've picked a better bike.

[@dukabear2640]

Thinking of a return to biking after many years away - this sounds like a good first step 👍

[@GavinM161]

I do like Chris' reviews. Tells you everything you need to know in a concise but entertaining way.

[@somatyk]

By far the best review of this bike. No fluff. Just a properly comprehensive review. The good bits. The not so good bits. Epic mate. Thank you.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks!

[@somatyk]

@@BikeWorldTVshow welcome

[@dogfish180]

It's amazing how we think 40hp is low power these days, yet in the 80s and RD250LC was a rocket! 😂

[@eugeniocollinassi.1548]

Weight is different though! That Yamaha had a dry weight of circa 135kgs, wet around 152 (with 16lt tank), this is around 175kgs with a full tank. Sure the Yamaha engine was 2 stroke. Not hating on the Triumph, or any other "small" bike of today :)

[@petewatson9866]

The Yamaha would have kick the Triumph’s arse, the Triumph with a 150cc increase in capacity and the RD with basically no restrictions. I had the RD250 & RD350, it was the raw feel, and the lightness that were game changers then. They made the guy in the street feel like a moto GP champion every time he got on it.

[@dukabear2640]

@@petewatson9866 Once had a go on my mate’s 350LC - once and once only! 🫣

[@craigrogers9799]

I had an RD250. Bloody animal it was. To this day I've not been on a more disturbing little bike.

[@sjoshuan]

@@petewatson9866 until You reach a corner…. That’s where the modern bikes eat the old ones alive! And I love old bikes and 2 stroke but they have their limitations. I still want a really nice RGV250 to this day but they have almost all been smashed up or stupid prices that I could never afford! All the same if we have a bike, riding still and it puts a smile on our face that’s the main reason I ride!

[@AStrangeHill]

Another great video! 🎉 Critical thoughts laid out in a most eloquent fashion. We do love a new Bike World feature

[@rencefriday2424]

My man, Chris! Once a bike world video is hosted by chris, click n watch right away

[@craigrogers9799]

Best review so far and I think I've seen them all. Getting rid of my bike but torn between one of these and a Lambretta 300x scooter as my only bike!

[@ΔημήτρηςΒαλας]

i like your simple videos, thankyou from greece mate

[@santauxia]

I would like to see the comparison to the Guerrilla, kind of makes sense in my opinion. Great video once more.

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Always enjoy your videos 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@kretonslovechild7999]

Great review that covers a lot of ground! I believe this is my first visit to this channel so I'll definitely be back. My 25 y/o son wants one of these as his first bike. He initially preferred the Speed but at 6'2" he realized the Scram would likely be a better fit. Before his interest in this bike, I had been coaxing him towards something in the 500-650 cc range like a Honda CB500 or RE Interceptor to get a little more head room for highway riding, but it seems this little guy is capable of 95 and his highway riding would be limited anyway. This seems like a great all-arounder perfect for the kind of riding Central Texas offers. I could see having fun on this too if he's unable to ride it for a while and needs to keep the battery charged ;).

[@tedcohen7248]

I was looking for a comment like this, you just described my situation. I'm 6'2 and looking for my first bike but trying to convince the parents that this one will be on the slower side (with ABS and traction control too if I'm not mistaken)

[@kretonslovechild7999]

@@tedcohen7248My son did get one and absolutely loves it. I‘ve ridden it too and was very impressed.

[@mrmark8603]

Thanks for the review. Honest and straightforward , as expected. I am looking for a second, smaller commuter bike. This may be it. Then my ZH2 SE, can sleep during the week.

[@zatemalsawm5826]

Thanks for the review. I have been waiting for so long from you guys.

[@winner1338]

As a 1290 super duke r rider, after test ride, i really love this Scrambler. Very suitable for street use. Not too much power, just enought for street use.

[@Sunesen]

Its a pretty handy touring bike as well. It doesn't enjoy sitting on a freeway, but it'll do it. If you prefer the country lanes though then there's nothing stopping you from throwing on a duffel bag and a backpack and just go. The thing also does some 35 km+ pr liter of fuel so it'll get you around 400 km on its 12 liter tank. Very economic. I've had mine all this season and I just love the thing.

[@dandersonjr]

I think manufacturers are starting to realize not everyone wants a high horsepower, high tech, high price motorcycle. Just a simple fun motorcycle to go for an afternoon ride.

[@paulcullum1473]

100% this. Naked bikes going for 20k with 180+ hp are just ridiculous. Great marketing from the manufacture though 😅

[@urbanstrencan]

Another awesome video ❤❤❤😊😊 And yeah Triumph is doing amazing job lately 😊🤟💪

[@63Mrduke]

Good video as always. Making bikes fun and interesting rather than reading off a spec sheet. Top work!

[@neosilly1]

Your review video is so useful to me. I'm in south korea. Thank you so much.

[@MrSimonfoz]

I think Steve McQueen would approve .

[@796andy2]

went to look at them for my wife , we left with a scrambler 900 ... she'd outgrow it in a week 😂 Triumph makes quality stuff , I've had 2 triple 1050s

[@TEKKYTWO]

Sounds like something I would do 😂 go looking for a 400 and return home with a 900 🤣

[@dmrf875]

Best review on this bike to date! 👏

[@dannyferguson9415]

Nice looking bike!

[@karlruss9522]

You're a excellent driver 👍🏻🏍️👍🏻, I waiting my Scrambler

[@samsuh]

this was exactly the video i needed

[@amufcan]

Checked out your video and subbed instantly! 🇳🇵

[@Mark-d9l3y]

Great review. I recognise those roads 👍 Hope to bump into you sometime? Not literally though 😊

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

@@Mark-d9l3y we’ll be back out on the roads very soon Mark.

[@Alsinsin]

You find that you would like more power. I admire throughout the video the fantastic way you handle this motorcycle, thinking I will never be able to ride at this level. With your skill level, you are entitled to ask for more power. But for me and most people, was is available here is pretty good enough. What a fun motorcycle!

[@jeremysmith1969]

I have about 2000 miles on my 400x. Love it, but not perfect. Probably get around to publishing my no-BS owner review one day hah! Always fun to hear journo thoughts on them

[@FrankFurther]

Chris and Ryan F9 out here keeping motojournalism going

[@Trackandshield]

No way F9 is way too upmarket

[@boomwindsurfing2744]

Brilliant video. When are you going to review the RE Guerrilla 450? Will be interesting to hear your review and how it compares to the 400X.

[@midhungopan9270]

One of my friend own one the only main quality issue he faced is that those led blinkers gets foggy over time water easily entering the blinkers,i hope a brand like Triumph notice this issue coz he isn't the only one facing this issue

[@fauveride]

thanks for the info

[@keithprentice2100]

Excellent video Chris 👍🏻

[@breezeontheroadtonowhere6562]

Well done. You are the first guy i saw who rode it in a test a little bit harder🎉 Thanks

[@icklepob88]

£7k on a 125EV with a 25 mile range if you're lucky, or £6k on this Honestly, the electric is not the future. I bet it's really frugal too, and just much more usable, convenient, safe (15mph for your last 2 miles in the rain at night on a country a road, on the EV) And this is from a kawasaki fan. Another great video chris.

[@razvanv339]

amazing video!

[@sporty05]

Loving my new 400x!

[@leeinwis]

I like scramblers. And turtles

[@CaddyRacer]

Can’t get enough of Chris trashing bikes! The only journo I actually listen to!

[@MKnife]

Waiting for a review of the new Rieju Aventura 500. That dual fuel tank setup and almost 1000km range alone makes it really interesting. Maybe a John O'Groats to Lands End special on one of those?

[@Goldieridesbike]

I would go for a Fantic Caballero every day of the week and twice on Sunday...

[@ripmax333]

Caballero are so over shadowed and so underrated, Like almost nobody knows about them.

[@Racing_Rog]

Such a nice Bajaj scrambler ❤

[@alidohorizonte]

The video I was waiting for.

[@pranavreddimachu139]

I can’t decide between the Svartpilen 401, the scrambler 400x, and the guerilla 450. Can you please help me decide?? Or should I wait for the Brixton crossfire 500x releasing in October in India??

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

All depends on your needs?

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

If you notice this may set a small direction for all the other Triumph retros such as the Triumph Speed Twin. I will be looking to see the mono shock on it.

[@vanghellis]

Beautiful bike, indeed.

[@Rocketboy-qg6ts]

I a demo saw one in the store the other day. It already had a rusty rear shock 😮

[@TEKKYTWO]

Chris you’re great 👍

[@frankpinion4937]

Where did you get the Meteor 350 set up? I'm really interested-I see it's got spoke wheels! Looks like a 21" on the front! It also looks like it's got a trials type exhaust (high) set up on it.

[@bossmonkey1126]

Good to see Triumph joining Royal Enfield supplying learners a good little starter bike that won't get them in over their heads

[@canyonproductions7683]

Looks sick

[@Steve-motorcycles]

Don’t get me wrong, I can’t throw a demo bike around like Chris can. (Or any bike when it comes to that) However, the only thing I thought the 400 Triumph’s lacked, was excitement. If you want a scrambler, get a Fantic 500. Great little machine that does what it promises

[@nathandalleave252]

wish they'd bring those to the states

[@fauveride]

I've ridden a lot of bikes (Of course, shabby compared to the Bike World), I think this has a very good marketability. I just signed a contract in my country, but they say it won't be shipped until the winter.

[@Sumrin3971]

Witch batter this one or cf moto 450?

[@cowmath77]

I’m debating picking one of these up VS a KLX300 SM. Think this bike can do everything the Kawi can and then some?

[@Dushyant933]

6:11 See, that's the reason why I bought this bike. It looks well-finished. It looks like a "Triumph".

[@andreasrau4541]

Moin, super Test, ehrliche Aussagen. Bist du schon die Royal Enfield Guerilla gefahren? Die Triumph ist sehr schön und etwas leichter aber die Gurilla hat den besseren Moter, oder? Ich muss meine GS1200 aus gewichtsgründen verkaufen, es tut weh aber ich benötige inzwischen ein etwas leichteres. Die 390 KTM gefällt mir optisch nicht. DANKE, Gute Fahrt, Raule/ D

[@alq1967]

How does it compare to the Fantic Caballero...?

[@Angelosts]

Try the fantic caballero rally 500

[@kd350]

Bought new a VersysX "700" since it says nowhere on the bike I put my own graphics exaggerating the displacement 220%! Anyhoo before I put the bags on it and after a tooth up counter, I did 106 on a dead flat stretch smoking - eventually - a CRF 450 L. So no top end slouch and does wonders with its dyno'd 16 ft./lbs. of torque. Heading out on the RD400 to work.

[@63Mrduke]

Will you be trying out a Kove Rally 450 anytime soon? It looks to be a proper bit of kit.

[@jamespayne9422]

Cracking review as always chris.really enjoy your reviews of older bikes too.please do a review of 2014 bmwk1300r .i got rid of my mt09 as i am a big lad so have gone to bmw1300r a born again hooligan aged 64! Could you put it up against bmw m1000r .my old bike lol has all the extra,s like new bikes do always watch your reviews.as you don,t pull punches.if its shit you ssy so lol

[@billybattsshinebox8559]

About time, all the big premium bike manufacturers need to start making simpler cheap bikes with minimal tech,take it back to the 90s very early 2000s. These bike companies are pricing out customers who just want a nice cheap fun solid bike, way too much tech nowadays on simple commuter bikes, on/off road bikes and the "streetfighter nakeds" europe need to take a leaf out of Asia's book

[@ripmax333]

I would love to see a 125 version too, because why not, cheaper, lighter and a fun commuter.

[@billybattsshinebox8559]

@@ripmax333 I couldn't imagine passing my bike test now and having to feel like I need a load of safety features that in no way do I really need,I'm just made to think I do need them....🙄

[@stefanhansen5882]

You mention the BMW G310GS and the KTM 390 Adventure. Are those two bikes not much more capable offroad? Or do they only look more "offroady"?

[@luddite6239]

"Triumph has been promising a small capacity motorcycle for as long as I can remember..." Indeed. Wasn't it back in 2013 that Triumph was on the brink of launching a 250cc Daytona and Street Triple style naked? I seem to remember the project got as far as having spy shots of test mules released in the motorcycling press. Nothing ever came of these models, however. I think the main difference between those stillborn 250s and the current 400s is that the smaller bikes were being developed solely in-house by Triumph. The decision to partner-up with Bajaj seems to have been a very shrewd business move.

[@bini2215]

BMW 310GS or Triumph Scrambler 400x ??? im considerating buying one of them but hard to decide.. a bit of help from you will be much apriciated..

[@zaheerahmed4901]

Cool...

[@Bala.the.Baldie]

Would love to see a comparo between this and Himalayan

[@markkitching7469]

How tall are you.

[@serwhit2490]

Need this comparison with the 450 Royal Enfield Himalayan and guerrilla

[@willwye410]

Any chance you'll get to ride Triumph's TF250x, their competition motocross bike? Real riding reviews of it are scarce!

[@triplecogstudios3991]

Real world bike for real world riding at a sensible price = sales success.

[@ahsienchannel9056]

hi bro what is your helmet brnd

[@khakimzhanmiras]

you guys fit on them???

[@jimgordon3468]

Please don't pay attention to this guy. Anyone who says he wishes the scrambler 400x had a 20hp meteor 350 motor is a quack. As an actual owner like myself, I can tell you this bike rips. It's fantastic. Im 6ft 3 225lbs. Hauls my arse around with zero issues. And it will do 95mph no problem. The fit and finish is perfect. I put 3000 miles on it in under a month. And oh yeah, I have 3 other bikes that I ride. Highly recommend this bike.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

What exactly is a "Quack" Jim?

[@jimgordon3468]

@BikeWorldTVshow A quack is a person who claims to have knowledge or skills but is not qualified or properly registered to practice said skills. Anyone who thinks 20 hp should replace 40 hp is by definition a QUACK.

[@tango5994]

Is 1st gear as short as others have mentioned? Is the engine too vibey at 70mph?

[@FrankKinlan888]

Yes to both but not a deal breaker, great for the likes of Wales.

[@FrankKinlan888]

Great review, all I can add is the riding position is a modified road bike position. The peg/bar position didn’t seem natural for standing. Tigers and GS’s are too much bike for me and this is pocket money.

[@flexywing]

Waiting for your review on the CF450 mt, it this or the CF450 I'm looking at getting as that 2nd bike

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Won't be too long!

[@oliviermagere]

Should I trade in my 1200XC for this ?🤫

[@abstractspaces8186]

Upmarket switchgear and levers etc just mean they're more expensive to replace on a bike meant for slippery surfaces. Nothing to be missed on this bike.

[@mikebbikesb1800]

Should be 40Kgs lighter. Why so heavy?

[@jacobfromnm]

wow

[@udmbfckx2916]

Not for mini adventure bike riding? The KTM 390 Adventure has a 200 mm (7.87 in) ground clearance while this FULL SIZE (but small engine, at least here in the States) Triump has a 195 mm (7.67 in) ground clearance. That's 0.2 inches for those of us in the States (or 1/5 of an inch). For comparisons the Honda CB500X (NX500 now) is at 180 mm (7.1 inches) and their "Scrambler" model, the SCL500, is at 155 mm (6.1 inches). So yes, you CAN mini-adventure ride (if you use the 390 Adventure as a yardstick, a bike that is better off-road than its larger, much heavier stablemates), just don't expect single-track, jumping or steep climbs, it is not made for that.

[@slyfox186]

Great review, I've got the Speed and love it, the only thing I can fault is the "Fisher-price switch gear"

[@GIANTJELLYBABY]

Basically a Royal Enfield with KTM suspension

[@chrro466]

Triumph offers way better quality and build

[@Trackandshield]

​@@chrro466difference is negligible, only if you nitpick.

[@chrro466]

@@Trackandshield true, I’ve got the 400 X and a mate has the Himalayan. The Himalayan doesn’t look as “neat” you can see cabling and bits if that makes sense. I couldn’t buy the svartpilen because it just looked unfinished. But that’s just my OCd

[@Chewwy1973]

Maybe add where it was filmed? As a guess i would say Peak District or maybe Yorkshire? Anyone know?

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

This was in Wales, we shoot most of our stuff there.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

I'm guessing your lovely Euro5+ has take all the punch, pop, snort, bark out of that engine. I don't have proof yet, but if I were to guess, I bet it runs 15:1 or worse lean fueling on the bottom end. Can't get any punch off that. It's like a carburetor that doesn't squirt fuel when you grab a handful.

[@jonnyslater9942]

Pity there's no 600/700 version

[@uncletom1971]

Did you try the Fantic Caballero 500 Rally?

[@musguelha14]

Sorry but the dash is not well thought out. The needle should have been a tachometer and speed should be digital. Everyone figured that out ages ago, even triumph, so I don't know why they did this.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Then it wouldn't fit the scrambler styling...

[@Alsinsin]

You don't really need a tachometer on a single cylinder engine. You know from the vibes, even on this one that is incredibly smooth for the category.

[@ferdiansyah7988]

Blom masuk indonesia triumph scrambler 400 x

[@Chewwy1973]

Mate i love the way you deliver your reviews wtg! Now i live in Surrey and i would love to know where i can off road, gravel tracks and the like. Do you (or anyone reading this) know where i can ride?

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

@@Chewwy1973 hi, thanks, we do know where you can ride, there are a few trails in the Surrey Hills. One starts here and goes for a few miles, we’ve ridden it a few times: maps.app.goo.gl/EWavBApZWeBXv3om6?g_st=ic

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

There are a few more around that area.

[@urchin259]

Remember. This bike cost less than a full akrapovic exhaust system for the 2025 ducati panigale v4s.

[@bobjohnson9597]

My brand new BSA Goldstar.