Triumph Speed 400 - pros & cons review

[@nigelweaving9045]

Many years ago, when learners could ride up to 250cc, the next step up to a 350cc seemed a waste of time, when a 500cc or 650cc was much more inviting. Now, as learners are restricted to 125cc, this bike is a good step up. Modern 400cc bikes are a long way ahead of Tiger 90 or 350 jampot.

[@jjrider6758]

My wife is 5 foot 3 1/2 inches and she also makes sure she mentions the 1/2 inch in her height ! - The Speed 400 looks like a generally good bike, but that front mudguard issue is a bit annoying, you'd have thought Triumph would have spotted that it is too short to protect the radiator at the rear (and I'm sure they did.. another opportunity for an 'optional extra' maybe ?..) I think manufacturers do tend to assume that their bikes are fair-weather 'toys' rather than practical everyday transport, but given the Speed 400's price and characteristics I think a lot of people will buy one as a 'daily-rider' and use it for commuting to work in all weathers, making the mudguard issue a real-world problem..

[@wynnmorris6270]

My Street twin 900 front mudguard spoils the bike for me, even with a fender extender it's totally inadequate and really annoys me!

[@Corky341]

Same with my 660. The rear mudguard...... rear...thing doesn't protect the monoshock or the back of my jacket. I commute and the bike is filthy after a couple of days. (Really worried about the monoshock).

[@DaveGeezer]

I have been a rider for a little over 50 years. I’ve had many motorcycles from 25 hp to 160 hp. I’m 65 years old and just bought my most recent bike a KLR 650. My best friend also 64 just ordered his Speed 400. Waiting patiently here in Canada for its arrival. Ok so I find this bike perfect. My first road bike was a Honda CB400 F super sport. Still my favourite as it was the bike I really made incredible memories. I know that there is no replacement for displacement however at 65 and doing way less touring, my bike has to just be fun to ride. I had bought the KLR based on the road conditions I ride in. Rural. The bike is tall. Not a big problem. BUT had I been more aware of Triumphs 400 Speed prior to purchasing my KLR , I probably would have bought the 400. The 400 produces virtually the same power as a 650 KLR. But is a much more manageable ride for general use. I like it a lot. Very impressive.

[@leeinwis]

The KLR is a way better bike, spec numbers are peak numbers, and surely not everything.

[@DaveGeezer]

@@leeinwis torque is the key. KLR has bigger torque number. Heavier bike tho. I love the KLR. Not my usual ride. At 65 years old I’ve gone through 40+ bikes. My favourite type of bike is a Vstrom 1050 or a sport tourer (St1300,Concours14) both of which I used to own. Put hundreds of thousands of miles in my day. Now I just love to putt around day rides in rural country where I live. No longer feel the urge to go on multi week adventures. lol

[@gerrypalmer6712]

Oh the 400 four was always the bike I wanted back in the seventies, too expensive for me at the time. I could only dream

[@MarioLaubacher]

My first bike, I'm 1m72, it's perfect for my size and as you mention in the video, while I don't have much points of comparison (rode a 125cc scooter for a year before), it has everything needed to get going without making you feel like you're about to yank yourself into the landscape at the first tight corner. Now if only the weather and temperatures could rise again... For first timers, be aware that there are pretty long delays on most accessories, in particular crash guards and the likes. My bike sat at the dealership for 6 weeks before these arrived (and I only got them because the dealer was bitching at Triumph on the phone every second day - I was their first Speed 400 buyer).

[@atxplus]

Im 5 foot 4 inches so I am limited to the bikes I can ride currently I have a triumph trident 660. I rely on just having one foot down when I come to a stop. Also make sure I'm in first gear at stop as well. I can't scoot the bike backwards I need to get off it to move the bike into a car space. Makes me look like a woose but better than dropping it. I'm glad that triumph have thought about people who are vertically challenged.

[@bradkorando]

I appreciate the honest review of this bike. It sounds like it does everything pretty well and well enough for the displacement and price. Nothing wrong with that.

[@miltonduca7172]

Good . I’ve bought one now in June 2024 in Sorocaba City - Brazil and I’m so happy and satisfied with it’s perfomance . Fantastic experience

[@reecetbobby5347]

This little beauty has a SOLID exhaust note with the stock pipe on it. Impressive!

[@Vegplot]

My Speed 400 in Black/Smoke Grey was delivered last Wednesday and I'm very pleased with it.

[@petersaulnier3526]

did you ask if there is a place to mount a centerstand? maybe the exhaust is in the way..

[@nickmiles2862]

Anything to report after 4 months?

[@slyfox186]

​@@petersaulnier3526the cat is in the way

[@anthonyrevell6903]

Thanks informative to the point and a bonus no music!

[@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

[@jem8794]

Great review. Imlove your honesty and clarity convenying the message.Thank you

[@SagarVideoWorld]

🎉 awesome review with all pros and cons lana. Love from india ❤ .. i have this bike its a awesome mid range killing machine with classic and retro looks 👌

[@arthurbraddock5235]

Killer boots 😊

[@buskman3286]

I have owned bikes from 125ccs to 1300cc and with from 13 to 220 HP. My favorite bike to ride nowadays is my 1976 Honda CB400F with all of 37HP!

[@kenhoward3512]

I really like the looks, sound, and relative simplicity of this Triumph. The only negative thing I've read is that it's a shaker, with vibration through the pegs and seat starting at around 60mph. That could be an issue, or not, depending on where and how you intend to use it. My first bike was a Honda CB350 which, on long highway rides, would put my legs to sleep from the high-frequency vibes; I'd come to a stop, put my foot out, and... down I'd go! 'Never happened with my bigger Bonneville.

[@mrabrasive51]

Thats all the bike you need for Brittains crumbly golf cart path roads!

[@russthebiker]

a nice competent motorcycle

[@kumarvs66]

Just completed 5000 kms in my Speed 400 😊

[@danielkingo1602]

How its going? Any issues?

[@danielkingo1602]

How its going? Any issues?

[@kevinmurtagh3434]

How do you cope with all the road crud, I have seen two covered in crap front and rear

[@kumarvs66]

@@danielkingo1602 No issues so far

[@kumarvs66]

@@kevinmurtagh3434 Didn't get you

[@timmcvittie436]

How does it compare, performance wise, with the elsie?

[@flesz_]

As a beginner, would you recommend speed 400 or a few years old Suzuki sv650 for the same price?

[@madogblue]

How is the vibration?

[@alexwilsonpottery3733]

Those Captain Scarlet boots though. I grew up with back roads like that in Scotland and the Lakes, alas over here in the ‘States that kind of road is usually loose gravel, or has gravel/sand strewn across every corner, kinda discouraging ‘spirited’ riding.

[@libraeotequever3pointoh95]

Someone also knows about Captain Scarlet? Wow! Awesome. :-)

[@BulletBeena]

I'm so jealous of Lana's amazing hair.

[@jasonisada132]

can a 5’5 height rider reach the ground comfortably on this thing?

[@nickgee7291]

for under 5k here in canada, take it and add it to the collection!

[@essaalansari9508]

Hi, I really appreciate the effort you're putting into the channel, we are at the same 164cm what would you recommend for daily commuting ?

[@HansvanBenthem-jr2po]

Good information

[@blade1535]

It’s hard to find a bike that’s this low and I didn’t think it was too heavy at all. Felt very light and almost like a toy bike. My friend is 5 foot 2 and this is one of the only bikes that suits her unless she goes for a cruiser bike which she doesn’t want. I’ve test ridden it and think it’s a great bike for a beginner or someone smaller. The only things I’d do is gear it taller by changing the sprocket and put a windscreen on it.

[@zaftlife]

Great how she doesn’t sugar coat the review

[@gremmann]

Looks like your tags for bikes in England are the same size as for cars. Ours are quite a bit smaller here in the states.

[@Ciekawyswiata88]

I have183 cm and 96 kg. It will be good for me? First bike.

[@MarioLaubacher]

You may want to check out your riding position on the Scrambler 400X as well (same engine, bigger front wheel, seat is 830mm instead of 790 for the Speed 400). For me the Scrambler was a bit too high as a beginner, but I'm 1m72

[@martindavies8326]

It would be better if it had some decent mudguards, look at a the crap it throws into the radiator, some people think it’s sexy to have minimal mudguards, but it’ll be a nightmare to keep clean. And the Seat height is too high for me. It’s a no from me.👎

[@slyfox186]

The seat is pretty low at 79cm, I'm 5'8" and easily flat foot it , I bought a fender extender and a guard which fixed the crud up the rad but need to extend the rear hugger.

[@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!!

[@Unboxi230]

I am from and ride this bike 8000km in 7month ,this bike has rusting issue near vin number ,across india people face this issue plus this bike hai uneven engine noise issue comes just after 5000km and service centre in india do nothing

[@aaa84gt]

Thank you for your input, it's good to see which issues the bikes have

[@xNemesiSxPR]

the moto is pretty but those colors. why the yellow/gold tubes thing in the front lol. maybe its just me but they dont match

[@dannyvan5792]

ok all nice ,but i like to see you make a U turn on the road on the triumph

[@pattanan332]

How tall are you?

[@Nik-qh3bl]

який ресурс мотору 400куб?

[@Wajang1]

The classic bike used for filming is more interesting to me. That Triumph is on every channel already. That Yamaha looks awesome. Maybe review the classic.😅

[@flesz_]

It's like with music Everyone has different taste

[@Wajang1]

@@flesz_ true but the Triumph is promoted everywhere. Its nice, but the older bike would make good content.

[@dannyvan5792]

can you does it ???

[@alpiekaar]

“hand hold bar” old terminology was “cissy bar "

[@wombat3024]

I'd always thought that was an American term, which I first heard in the chopper era, i.e. late 60's. Always known as a grab rail, or passenger grab rail, in my experience.

[@alpiekaar]

@@wombat3024 mid 60s onward when I was on bikes polished and chromed,................probably originated. in u.s along with "choppers and bobbers etc"

[@gurbie]

The old biker joke: Q: “What do you think of sissy bars?” A: “I try to stay out of them”

[@alexwilsonpottery3733]

Yeah, it’s a grab-rail. Sissy-bars are the stupidly tall backrests, usually with some kind of nazi symbol/spikes oddly found on American and other vocally freedom loving bikers’ machines. Stylistically they help to balance the stupidly high handlebars.

[@leeinwis]

@@alexwilsonpottery3733 They are not stupid, and double as a large back pack holder (the original luggage rack) .

[@Masters_Yukesh]

Red boots 👢😮, i was thinking why you carry petrol can 😅