New Triumph 400 Scrambler X

[Wacky Racer]

Well, I honestly thought my biking days were over, but I was mooching about in a local Triumph dealer yesterday and per chance saw one of these,

Unlike the "road going" new 400 it did not look like a small middleweight bike, the quality was first class, and whilst a few hundred more than the RE Scram 411, looked more "premium".

I realise it would not be suitable for serious "off road" stuff, but for trundling around on, as a weekend toy I am seriously tempted.

Online reviews are positive too.

I've had around ten Triumphs over the years and been happy with them all.






This was my old Scrambler in 2007

[snagzie]

I've been looking at a few of these style of bikes around the £4-6k price range. Including the Triumph, obv the RE 411s (less than £4k!), and the newer RE 450s (£5k+?). Looked at the RE 650 Int and the BSA Goldstar too, can be had for not much over £5k!

I also then noticed the Honda CL500 which I didn't even knew existed, which can be had for less than £6k too.

Out of all of those, I'm thinking the Honda might be the more sensible option if a bit bland?



Edit - also a RE Guerilla 450 is due out soon,

[Wacky Racer]

snagzie said:

I've been looking at a few of these style of bikes around the £4-6k price range. Including the Triumph, obv the RE 411s (less than £4k!), and the newer RE 450s (£5k+?). Looked at the RE 650 Int and the BSA Goldstar too, can be had for not much over £5k!

I also then noticed the Honda CL500 which I didn't even knew existed, which can be had for less than £6k too.

Out of all of those, I'm thinking the Honda might be the more sensible option if a bit bland?



Edit - also a RE Guerilla 450 is due out soon,

Yes, there are plenty of options around this price.

The Honda is probably a nice bike, but as you say, a little bit bland.

[moanthebairns]

Wacky Racer said:

Well, I honestly thought my biking days were over, but I was mooching about in a local Triumph dealer yesterday and per chance saw one of these,

Unlike the "road going" new 400 it did not look like a small middleweight bike, the quality was first class, and whilst a few hundred more than the RE Scram 411, looked more "premium".

I realise it would not be suitable for serious "off road" stuff, but for trundling around on, as a weekend toy I am seriously tempted.

Online reviews are positive too.

I've had around ten Triumphs over the years and been happy with them all.






This was my old Scrambler in 2007

Did you buy it?

[bimsb6]

Wacky Racer said:

snagzie said:

I've been looking at a few of these style of bikes around the £4-6k price range. Including the Triumph, obv the RE 411s (less than £4k!), and the newer RE 450s (£5k+?). Looked at the RE 650 Int and the BSA Goldstar too, can be had for not much over £5k!

I also then noticed the Honda CL500 which I didn't even knew existed, which can be had for less than £6k too.

Out of all of those, I'm thinking the Honda might be the more sensible option if a bit bland?
,

Yes, there are plenty of options around this price.

The Honda is probably a nice bike, but as you say, a little bit bland.

Not to mention ugly as hell.

[snagzie]

bimsb6 said:

Wacky Racer said:

snagzie said:

I've been looking at a few of these style of bikes around the £4-6k price range. Including the Triumph, obv the RE 411s (less than £4k!), and the newer RE 450s (£5k+?). Looked at the RE 650 Int and the BSA Goldstar too, can be had for not much over £5k!

I also then noticed the Honda CL500 which I didn't even knew existed, which can be had for less than £6k too.

Out of all of those, I'm thinking the Honda might be the more sensible option if a bit bland?
,

Yes, there are plenty of options around this price.

The Honda is probably a nice bike, but as you say, a little bit bland.

Not to mention ugly as hell.

I think the only ugly thing on it is the exhaust, but easily changed to a short one. And possibly a tail tidy!

[Neal H]

On Monday I placed an order for a 400X Scrambler. Delivery should be at the end of this month/early August.

It should be perfect for the minor (often single track) rural roads around me. I’m really looking forward to it. I borrowed one back in March when my Tiger was in for a service and was really impressed.

[Wacky Racer]

Neal H said:

On Monday I placed an order for a 400X Scrambler. Delivery should be at the end of this month/early August.

It should be perfect for the minor (often single track) rural roads around me. I’m really looking forward to it. I borrowed one back in March when my Tiger was in for a service and was really impressed.

Excellent,

I haven't 100% made my mind up, because I thought my biking days were over, and I only saw it yesterday, but I think I'll probably take the plunge.

I don't think there is anything about it I don't like.

[Neal H]

The fit and finish is excellent, particularly given the price point. It was a lot of fun on B roads and surprisingly peppy up to 60 or 70. It rode really nicely and didn’t feel like a budget bike in any way.

[gareth_r]

Wacky Racer said:

Well, I honestly thought my biking days were over, but I was mooching about in a local Triumph dealer yesterday and per chance saw one of these,

Unlike the "road going" new 400 it did not look like a small middleweight bike, the quality was first class, and whilst a few hundred more than the RE Scram 411, looked more "premium".

I realise it would not be suitable for serious "off road" stuff, but for trundling around on, as a weekend toy I am seriously tempted.

Online reviews are positive too.

I've had around ten Triumphs over the years and been happy with them all.

To be fair, the RE Scram can be bought for £3899 on the road. The 400X is £5795 OTR, but it does have 66% more power.

[PT1984]

Check out Nathan the Postman on the Tube. Taken his to Iceland!

[AKjr]

Wacky Racer said:

Neal H said:

On Monday I placed an order for a 400X Scrambler. Delivery should be at the end of this month/early August.

It should be perfect for the minor (often single track) rural roads around me. I’m really looking forward to it. I borrowed one back in March when my Tiger was in for a service and was really impressed.

Excellent,

I haven't 100% made my mind up, because I thought my biking days were over, and I only saw it yesterday, but I think I'll probably take the plunge.

I don't think there is anything about it I don't like.

Do it,

(I don't have anything else to add, sorry)

[jumpingloci]

Yeah got mine in Iceland at the minute. Really grown on me. Great engine. And comfortable over distance. Would make a good European tour bike away from the motorways

[Wacky Racer]

jumpingloci said:

Yeah got mine in Iceland at the minute. Really grown on me. Great engine. And comfortable over distance. Would make a good European tour bike away from the motorways

[Wacky Racer]

[jumpingloci]

she's been in at the deep end recently. Going well

[KTMsm]

If you're not going off road, I'd rather have a low mileage '21 Trident which costs less

[oobie38]

jumpingloci said:

she's been in at the deep end recently. Going well

Is that the bike nathanthepostman has been riding in Iceland?

[gareth_r]

oobie38 said:

Is that the bike nathanthepostman has been riding in Iceland?

It is. That's first hand info.

[oobie38]

gareth_r said:

oobie38 said:

Is that the bike nathanthepostman has been riding in Iceland?

It is. That's first hand info.

aah. thanks for the insight!