Triumph Scrambler 400 X Review : 9 Pros & 8 Cons

Just like the Speed, the Scrambler rides beautifully. There’s hardly a fatal flaw and they’ve clearly delivered a brilliantly engineered, premium product at an honest price.

Quintessential Triumph design that looks distinctly like its bigger Scrambler siblings for the most part
Build quality, fit and finish are among the best in the segment
Thanks to its taller and more substantial stance, it does better visual justice to the 400cc ‘big bike’ feeling than the much more compact Speed 400
Larger riders will also appreciate its relatively roomier ergonomics compared to the Speed
Nice bespoke touches which lend aesthetic value as well as utility where needed – sturdier metal bash plate, headlight grille, twin barrel exhaust with the black cladding, round indicators, tank grips, step-up seat to highlight some
19” wheel, superior ground clearance, longer wheelbase and better suspension travel, all make for a much more stability-biased ride, in keeping with its Scrambler DNA
39.5 BHP engine is reasonably tractable with a strong pull. Smooth & refined power delivery at a kerb weight of ~185 kg results in fairly peppy performance aided further by a slick 6-speed gearbox
Still a hoot to ride despite its taller stance and longer wheelbase
Generous 16,000 km / 1-year service interval. Parts and service costs are also expected to be kept competitive

Missing features like connected tech, riding modes, adjustable clutch and brake levers, etc.
Inexperienced riders (especially shorter ones) may find the 835 mm seat height a tad challenging
Analogue + digital instrument cluster doesn’t suit the bike’s character
Some ergonomic issues such as mirrors fouling with hand and footpegs flexing downwards while stand-up riding
Vibrations at higher rpms
Split rear seat is compact. Riders should carefully evaluate how comfortable the bike will be for two-up touring with luggage if that is a key use case
Only single-sided saddle bag luggage is being offered by Triumph as of now. You will have to look at aftermarket solutions for double-sided saddle bags or wider luggage options
Entire service experience remains uncharted territory with Triumph leaving a negative perception on this front in some parts of the country. Whether one can have a positive dealership experience under Bajaj’s watch is something that remains to be seen

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