TRIUMPH SCRAMBLER 400X - How good is it? 1000 mile update 

So from someone that's put over 5k miles on his 400x I ran my Karoo streets at the listed pressures, 1.8 on the front 2.3 on the rear, interestingly when I picked the bike up both front and rear were at 2.3 bar, this made the front feel quite punchy through the bars, I did change out the Karoo's at 4.5k for a set of Dunlop Raids, for more off-road grip, much better on the trails but it does take away some of the brilliant road holding of the stock tyres, Dunlop have advised me that I can run the Raids at+ - 7psi on the rear and+ - 5psi on the front. The more aggressive tyres are a little more noisy but not unobtrusively and will no doubt drag the mileage per gallon down, but I'm almost at 200 miles range even with a little bit of offroading thrown in, and I'd swap out the levers for 3 finger and replace the handguards for ally reinforced for when its inevitably dropped.

I love the gearing on the 400x. It is just right for adventure riding on dirt forest service roads. I hauled my wife over rough, rocky roads on my 400x Scrambler. It traveled through the terrain very well.

Great video, I’ve just bought one , but can’t collect for a few weeks ( had a hip replaced yesterday). So I’m watching every video out there, and yours is probably the best so far. 👍

I like your videos on the Scrambler, i found your channel just as i ordered my Black Scrambler in April. I picked up my bike two weeks ago and have now clocked 250 odd miles on it, really liking this bike it's great on the back roads as well around here in Somerset. I have fitted the Triumph mudguard extension, the Powerbronze mud deflector and a Speedo Angels screen protector. I have ridden several late nights and have found that the lights do illuminate the road but i find the main beam a little dim compared to my Gold Stars halogen bulb, one thing i did notice was the speedo needle illuminates in the dark just like on my old Street Twin. keep it up.

I bought my 400x about a month ago (mid June 2024) I have put the first 500 miles on it and it is a super fun bike to ride. If I had one complaint about it it is the 1st gear. Starting from a stop, you have to shift into second just after letting the clutch all the way out, this may be useful for off road but I have not done a bunch of that yet. Also going from first to second gear, I accidently land in neutral more often than I care to admit but I hope it is more me than the way the bike is set up. Other than this it is a great bike, fun to ride, looks good and feels great on the road. Enjoyed your review, keep safe out there scrambler friend.

I am getting 225 miles per tank so far, about 63 mpg at only 400 miles so far. Will ride Friday- Monday this weekend to hit 600 for my appointment next Thursday for first service. So far it's been amazing, but then, this is my first bike. Other thoughts, foot pegs are too small for my feet, will look for bigger ones as I am size 11 US or 43 Euro. Suspension has been great, no bottoming out. First gear is too low, have a 15T ordered, waiting delivery from UK, I am in New Mexico. I think the exhaust sounds great, as does my lady. Plan on getting a small windscreen from dart to help with wind on the highway, very tiring. The rear brake is weak AF. tried to skid o gravel, NOPE! Yes, I was in off road mode. Tires aren't great on gravel, get a lot of rocks stuck in the tread and in the (very low clearance) fender! UGH! Very much enjoying this bike otherwise...

Great bike and video. Thank you from New Mexico , USA.

Excellent video. I really enjoyed listening to your reasoning for eliminating the T7 and going with the Triumph. I'm in the same boat. My V-Strom is just too big and heavy (and especially top heavy) for my aging body and it's not an appropriate bike for the mountain dirt roads here in Ecuador. I think the Triumph will handle these roads just fine. Appreciate your very favorable review of the bike.

Also have the warped disc. Waiting for the parts. Still a great bike

Actually quite informative. I am going to ask e very insignificant question, 😃but do you have any protection on your tank, to stop from scratches? I have the same and just had ny 1st 1000k service

Any comment on vibrations? My mirrors are vibrating at about 8000 rpm, but it´s not an issue that i feel in my hands at all. BTW others have reported that riding with a pillion is very good also for a grown up. Nice comments through out - I also have the issue with the front brake, and I don´t even have a disc lock. I agree, that delivery of spare parts is a problem, I ordered a top box with the bike and don´t know when I can get it... Done 4000 km on my 400x since end of March.

Andre! I watched your Model S pickup video, how’s it doing today? It’s my dream car! 😂

Liked your video thanks, anyone know of a suitable rear paddock stand for essential chain maintenance ?Triumph seem to pass the buck onto the owner?

Use the tire pressure the tire says, not the manual , of course they are one and the same with the stock tire. If you had tubed tires you could use less pressure off road but for tubeless you are stuck with the same as used for on road, you'll ruin the tire otherwise.