I have completed 10k KMs on this. Lucky to have this bike, can cross anything on this. Beautiful TR series engine, sounds soothing inside helmet, well balanced, great suspension and oh my my, there is alot to share.
I'm 73, have owned the bigger machines for years, and just bought a Speed 400 (in red). Great machine. Plenty quick, great handling, comfortable ride, and very lightweight. It reminds me a lot of one of the second motorcycle I ever owned, which was a Honda 305 Superhawk. And I have really fond memories of that bike, which was only one size down from the biggest bike Honda sold at the time. There really is something to be said for bikes that are "just enough, but not too much". For commuting or just joy riding on country roads, it's hard to beat this Triumph.
My dealer, Moto Forza in Escondido CA, just got his first two Speeds in today. I went in not expecting they would be available, but they were, and bought the blue one for delivery in a couple of days. Who is this bike for? It’s definitely for short older riders who want to graduate to a smaller, lighter ride. I’ll likely do some touring on it, along with local rides. It’s my 80th early birthday present to myself. 👍
Interesting ... I own one in EU. I CAN start without clutch and there is a separate rocker-switch for DRL or normal light on the left where there is a space on yours. I love this bike, great value.
Great video Rembo, been watching your videos on and off for about 2 1/2 years since I started thinking of buying a Multistrada V4S, I’ve had that bike just over 2 years and I absolutely love it, I’ve just done 1000 miles on it in 2 days in France. Test rode the Speed400 two weeks ago and now have one on order as a 2nd bike for running around on and some commuting during the summer months especially, I can’t wait for it to arrive within the next two weeks… keep up the good work and regards from England 🏴
What an excellent review ! As a UK resident (69 years young) I've ridden Bonnevilles , Norton Dominator etc, but I've been thinking about a Royal Enfield 350; all the comparative reviews in UK fail to mention whether that bike is capable of achieving/maintaining 70 mph-that's all I want- I just don't like huge lorry hauliers on my back bumper at 65 !Unless I'm mistaken you saw 95 mph on the gauge; Keep it up-and thanks.
Bought one to run around town on. Love it. We also have a Multistrada and MG Mandello, but I use the Triumph to run around town. Also, this bike does have traction control as part of its electronic safety items
Hi Rembo, just discovered your channel, looking for reviews of the Triumph Speed 400…great review…I’m in the UK, and went to the ABR Festival ( Google that, fantastic time for 15,000 bikers), couple weeks back, sat on this bike but didn’t get to ride it….felt great seating position as you said….anyway, you have a new subscriber, and a big ole like of your vid…Cheers mate!
This was at the top of my list, I have a new royal Enfield meteor 350, no good on freeways, highways, but I'm between speed 400 or Kawasaki eliminator 450
That is not the case. If you look at the video, I did attempt to start it without the clutch pulled in, and it would not work. At least here in the United States it still won’t work.
Deffo don't need to pull the clutch in on these bikes to start them. Not in UK anyway ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JOnAeoGSzFY.htmlsi=InQmstSTID-1HboT
@@pctech4090 the vehicle is 9 kgs heavier (alloys + front number plate + saree guard) Slightly different tuning of suspension to accommodate the extra weight
Looked into one yesterday and the $4,995 price goes up to almost 7k when they get done adding the fees tax and tag to it here in Ga. Great looking bike but a bit pricey in the end.
I will wait until next year and pick one up for $4,700, or less. Just can't do the $1k to 1.5k Stealership markup; destination, prep, bend over etc. etc...
I will never pay any dealership mark ups on any vehicle. Not happening. If they do that they have lost my business forever. That being said I almost always buy used from a private seller when I stumble across a deal I can’t pass up
Have had my Speed 400 since January (Australia). Terrific little bike in every aspect for the money. The only thing I would change is the shortish gearing, especially in 1st and 2nd.
Great review!! Rembo is very enthusiastic about this bike and with good reason. Had my 2024 Speed 400 delivered less than 2 weeks ago and I now have 200 miles on it. Am really loving the bike. Only two reviews mentioned gearing being a little short, but so far I am satisfied with gearing exactly as it is. I have a number of other bikes and I like them all so I could not bring myself to trade....... just bought one more. This is my 3rd Triumph. Total price OTD was $6154. FYI.....
I just bought myself a Triumph Speed 400 in black. Mine is being delivered in 2 weeks. It's my first bike since I passed my A2 test here in the UK and my first ever motorbike full stop. I have been looking around and tested a number of machines since passing, including Royal Enfields 350 collection and thr Himaleyan. However, the moment I pulled away from the dealer with this bike, I knew I was buying it. Similar to the Royal Enfields, it instils confidence. I never felt unsafe even when I opened the throttle a little. It felt stable and planted to the tarmac. Its power delivery is smooth and amazing. Truly, what sold the triumph compared to the Royal Enfields was that extra bit of power. As a beginner rider, I found the enfields made me feel exposed, especially in faster moving traffic. I knew on the triumph. I have the power there to escape any dodgy situations. Amazing machine
Ordered my speed 400 yesterday and can't wait to receive it, I'm 64 and my first bike at 16 was the Yamaha FS1E in 1976 and my last bike Yamaha XJR 1300 plus other bikes in between, haven't had a bike in the last 10 years and certainly missed it, now i have more time on my hands I'm going back to something i love, riding my bikes, and this Triumph speed 400 will suit me fine. Safe riding.
I am also 64, I had a test ride on the Enfield Guerilla last weekend, really liked it, I've got a ride on the speed 400 next weekend, currently ride a Hornet 600, looking forward to riding the Triumph after watching this review 👍
Great video. I have a 1997 Honda CB750 Nighthawk. It has lots of power and fun to ride. However; I don’t really ride fast and I am looking to downsize to a 500cc or smaller bike. This Speed 400 just might be the one a buy. Thanks 🇺🇸
Giggling about your pronunciation of aluminium! It should actually be pronounced the American way.... which is rare for us Brits to admit.😮 Anyway, a good review. Done 650 miles now on my Speed. It's superb and lovely to ride on British A and B roads mainly. Note - you don't need to depress the clutch to start up. I get 81 mpg average. That's imperial gallons. Only bad points; front mudguard- fender too short, so the radiator and tank get blathered in shite... Rear mudguard- fender... useless! You get crap thrown over the seat, jacket and helmet! So really needs an aftermarket mudguard. The 400 has a delicious sound, especially on the overun. Reckon I'll do loads of miles on mine.
At Martin Moto in Boyertown , PA. See my reply #11 above. This is my 4th MC purchase at MM & they always treat me right. Try shopping around..... Good luck!!!
I'm halfway through break-in on mine. I've been riding since 1961, so... And I have a 27-ish inch inseam. I bought it for those days when I just don't want to dig out 600+ pounds of Tiger Explorer 1200 for an afternoon's ride, and for that it's an absolute delight. Much better than I expected and even better than I had hoped. I have installed a Dart flyscreen from the UK. Not enough wind protection to matter, but it does clean up the airflow nicely. Plusses: a silly amount of power (surprised the hell out of me) and 60MPG. Very nimble and an absolute blast pottering down backroads in the 45-50 MPH range. Minuses: The seat SUCKS. It's a 100 mile seat. I could probably do a tank at one sitting, but I wouldn't be happy. But then, I didn't buy it for distance riding - I have other bikes for that. The foot pegs are small and narrow - but I expect the aftermarket to step up - probably SW-Motech will take the lead. Out the door cost (northern Virginia) was about $6,500. Quite happy overall and I have the faster red color. 😁
I'm jealous that you got the red. We were too slow and ended up missing the last red one by a day. We'll deal with the blue- which is still gorgeous. I used to commute on a bike in northern VA... this would be a great bike for that.
@@GenXPertChannel Last Sunday over 211 (a couple of times) Sorry about the crappy music, but the wind noise was bad. I have an external mic for next time to pick up the lovely exhaust note. Camera was an Insta 360 Ace Pro. SO much better than GoPros. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JFvoMOi3buc.html
@@GenXPertChannel And I just put a Brogue tail tidy on mine. Looks a LOT cleaner and since I don't plan on riding it in the rain, no worries about messes.
I just purchased the faster red color today!! Dealer is putting on a lowering kit and I will probably shave the seat as well. Very vertically challenged petite female sixty something and so excited to ride it!!
Caspian Blue. A most truthful and balanced review! Thank you! This is straightforward, hitting on major points and not including A2, saree protector, nor Indian tires. Well DONE!
Amazing review, but just a note, to ride it here in india with its traffic, road conditions with its price point its just a great value for money! And the scrambler 400x is even better, just not as nimble as speed! Bajaj did a great job, and triumph ofcourse!
I grew up in the 70's when British bikes were on their way out. The British manufacturers sat on their hands with their 1930's technology engines for too long while Japan mowed them flat (cars and bikes) with OHC engines and reliable electronics at affordable prices. I'm glad to see Triumph using DOHC 4-valve engines. The bike is real good looking. For me the gold forks graphically don't fit and I'm not a fan of black wheels, they look heavy and unfinished. Still, a pretty machine. I had a herniated disk about 18 years ago and it was incredibly painful, I can relate. No long lasting effects and I'm still able to ride (daily to work and back).
I was looking to purchase this bike . I joined the forum, 🎉and there are just too many problems . Stalling and immobiliser issues. Shouldn't be like this .
The high beam was on all the test ride(blue light on the dash)also the bike had done less than 600 miles so still being run in ( as the rev counter flashes at 6000rpm)but you did 95mph!
1:05 No no no it's not a $5,000 bike! Why does every person making a video on the Speed 400 lie about this!?!?!?! OTD in DFW Texas it's a $7,000 bike due to the excessive freight and assembly.
My big beef with this bike is it has an 85 (gps) mph top speed pegging the limiter in 6th. Triumph speedos tend to be much more optimistic than most (even Ducati)
Rumor has it that the new model coming out has a 10 CM (2.5 inch) higher seat. It's going from 790-800 CM. Shorter riders might want to buy this model year.
Haha, I thought, heck it is struggling to even reach 100 kph then you mention miles 🎉. You mentioned quick shift a couple of times. One reviewer said he used the clutch a few times but mostly didn't and it was great.
Thanks for the great review!! It has everything I need to know. I have a bike that's 50kg heavier that this beauty and so I find that lugging it around in a small garage stops me riding it as much as I would like to. I've been looking for something smaller and lighter with enough grunt to enjoy zooming around. I hope you enjoyed the MotoGP. The sprint was pretty good. But Sunday's race was amazing! Stop watching it at your peril!! It was sad that Marquez fell. And my countryman, Brad Binder, lost his front and rear wings when Marquez touched him. So, he fell from 2nd on the log to 6th. But it was nice to see Maverick do so well for a change on the Aprilia. I've always thought that he's a great rider.
Beautiful bike, my last trumpet was a 70 Bonnie with the 4speed right side. Brakes? Yeah, but plan ahead... Good memories, this one may pull my retired butt back on the road. It looks too good not to check out. Thanks for the video.
This bike came out along side the scrambler and I think they are relatively the same bike but the scrambler has a little bit more accuracy’s on it gives you a little extra
Thanks for the review Rembo! Triumph here charges over $1,000 (plus tax, title, doc fee but those are on all bikes) to build the bike...about double the amount for Kawi, Yam, Hon, Suzi, but similar to KTM/Husq. The premium upcharge, and less than enthusiastic sales people here will probably keep me from considering this bike, but I'm glad that 500 cc and below bikes seem to be getting more attention from manufactures again.
@@JustinMaines misleading msrp of $4995 in reality in TX is $7,200 out the door with the exorbitant assembly and destination fees and taxes and yet I'm probably still going to over pay and buy one
@@markusthedrummer8143 Its like anything else, if its what you want you have to decide if you are willing to pay the price. For what its worth, I think that all (full size) bikes are close to $1,000 in addition to MSRP now. If you get it, enjoy it!
I appreciate your words. I thank you for watching the video and for posting your viewpoint. It’s quite amazing. How many people watch this video and enjoyed it. I am glad that you are one of them. You are welcome the entertainment that I provide to you and all of the good information that you are able to digest as you listen to the video. Being able to help people like you has been at the top of my list. Again, you are welcome. See you on the next video.
😂 The other day I was just imagining with you sitting on this bike how small it might appear. And bam you have this video. I am 6 ft tall and this bike felt like the first 125cc Bajaj Discover bike I had with a round head lamp. Puny! The Scrambler feels bigger though. You owning a KTM 390, it should be fun comparing both bikes as both come out from the same assembly line from here in Pune.
I was eight years old when I got my first bike, which was a 60 cc Benelli. By the time I was 11 I had a 125 cc bike. A 50 cc is not a beginner bike for an adult.
Thank you for first mentioning the maintenance interval (10,000 miles). So many reviews and that never happens. I’m the same height and inseam as you but have a few more pounds around the gut than you so you mentioning flat footing and seat comfort is a big plus for me. As far as the scrambler400x and this speed goes, I would say best to be honest with yourself about how much light off road your really going to do, higher seat, bigger front wheel, and if that’s worth the extra $600.00? From other reviews the speed is more road worthy and nimble than the Scrambler. Here’s another thing that leads me towards waiting for the used market. Yes the speed is $4995. but the dealers also on prep, shipping, , and all their stuff and a $5000. bike is now $7000. I understand tax and all but on a low priced bike getting a 20% mark-up is hard to swallow. Especially when you ride it off the curb and it depreciates instantly. This applies to other brands in this price range. It really is prohibitive and makes me want to wait for one to come up used.
Good review I'm really interested in this bike. I don't need a big heavy bike anymore. Also I can't believe there's no traffic in pompano. 30 years ago when I lived in Broward county you could even move.
This is a fantastic video on the Speed 400. I think they should have kept the name 'Street', but that's a minor detail. But you Sir, did a good job here. Thanks for posting/sharing. Cheers!
@@RemboUSMC Not far off then. You are so lucky, in the UK it has been raining constantly for months, when the sun comes out, they Chemtrail it, and the roads are tiny and jam packed whenever we go out.
Sold my $37,000 Tri-Glide last fall. Sold my Slingshot a couple weeks ago. NOW I'm ready to get back to two wheel fun. I want a blue Speed 400. It seems like a good all around bike. I live in SE Ohio where we have some great two lane roads like in the Hocking Hills area. The Speed 400 will be a great ride for my area. But it can also cuise at 70 mph so I can ride the divded highways to get where I want to go. I was looking at a Speed Twin 900 but now I ask myself, why spend twice as much on the 900 when the Speed 400 will do exactly what I want for half the price? Thanks for the review. Ride safely and enjoy every journey.
Hey @genegoodwin8925, sounds like you're making an awesome choice! The Speed 400 is a great all-around bike, especially for those scenic roads in SE Ohio. The Hocking Hills area is perfect for enjoying the twisties, and the Speed 400 will definitely hold its own. Plus, with its ability to cruise at 70 mph, it’s versatile enough for those longer highway stretches. The Speed Twin 900 is a fantastic bike, but if the Speed 400 does everything you need at half the cost, it’s hard to argue with that logic! It’s all about finding the right bike for your riding style and what makes you feel the most connected to the road. Thanks for watching, and I hope you enjoy every mile on your new ride. Ride safe and have fun out there!
Great video, thanks. I was quoted 7k OTD ...a far cry from 5k. I didn't buy it so I don't know if they were done jacking the price. Great looking bike.
A great little bike from Triumph & Bajaj India. Will definitely sell very well & give Royal Enfield a run for its money. 2 totally visually different bikes. But, along similar lines compared to the Hunter, not the Classic. Hey Rembo, do you have a CFMoto dealer in your area? I hope you get a chance to test ride some of them? The 800 & 450 class of bikes.
I’m 72 and I’m thinking that this may be my end of riding career bike. My Bonneville is getting to hard to move around the garage and I don’t know how easily I could pick it up alone. I was concerned at first about the highway speed of the 400 but numerous bike reviews have convinced me those concerns are no longer an issue. I guess that a trip to the big city may be in order.
Caspian blue is just the most beautiful color that I’ve ever seen in a bike, just bought mine, waiting to get it in 2 weeks, and ofc in that beautiful color
13:15 its so strange to me how everyone is occupying the right lanes. Don't you rather wanna be on the right so you dont have to go across when you take the exit?
