After a lot anticipation, Triumph’s worst-kept secret is out. Here’s a have a look at the all-new Triumph 400 vary, together with the Triumph Scrambler 400 X and Speed 400, each slated for launch in 2024
Anyone accustomed to Triumph’s common nomenclature ought to be capable of work out which is which. The Triumph Scrambler 400 X fairly clearly borrows its styling from the prevailing Scrambler 900 and 1200, whereas the Speed 400 is styled according to the Speed Twin 900 and 1200. But, because the ‘400’ designation applies, each share the identical chassis and 400 cc engine.
Developed in partnership with the large Indian producer Bajaj, the brand new 400 cc vary is a play by Triumph to supply a decrease level of entry into the model. Triumph hasn’t introduced any pricing but, however they’ve claimed that the bikes might be “competitively priced.”
We count on them to go face to face with bikes just like the KTM 390 Duke, Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, and BMW G 310 R.
The engine’s an all-new 398 cc single-cylinder mill, sporting gas injection, and liquid cooling. It has a four-valve, DOHC head, a weighted and balanced crankshaft, and a finger-follower valvetrain with DLC coatings to assist scale back friction. All this, and a six-speed transmission.
Triumph calls it their ‘TR Series’ engine, as a nod to the legendary Triumph Trophy. They’re claiming an influence output of 40 PS [39.45 hp], with 37.5 Nm of torque. That places it in the identical ballpark because the Husky and KTM, albeit a smidgen down on horsepower.
The new 400 vary additionally options all of the modern-day digital frou-frou. The platform makes use of a ride-by-wire throttle, with switchable traction management, ABS (switchable on the Scrambler 400 X), and a torque-assist clutch. The lighting is all LED, an immobilizer comes commonplace, and the sprint is a tidy analog and LCD combo unit.
Visually, the Triumph 400 motor can’t fairly escape its price range bike underpinnings, however it nonetheless manages to deliver some panache to this finish of the market. There’s so much to pack in—however Triumph and Bajaj have accomplished an admirable job of dressing it up like their larger bikes. The cylinder head wears faux cooling fins and a classy ‘TR Series’ badge; contrasting black and brushed finishes preserve issues elegant.
The Speed 400 [above] and Scrambler 400 X share a chassis, save for a number of model-specific variations. It’s a brand new body design for Triumph, full with a bolt-on rear subframe and a solid aluminum swingarm. The seat heights are listed as 790 mm (Speed) and 835 mm (Scrambler X), and the weights at 170 and 179 kilos [375 and 395 lbs].
The Triumph Speed 400 wears 43 mm upside-down forks, 17” wheels, and a road-orientated geometry and wheelbase. The brakes use braided strains, with a radial caliper gripping a 300 mm disc up entrance.
Triumph has given the Scrambler 400 X [above] an extended wheelbase and longer journey suspension, with a much bigger entrance wheel (19”). Combined with a wider set of handlebars, it ought to give the Scrambler X at the very least a measure of stability on gravel roads. Helping it obtain its desert sled aspirations are a bigger brake pedal, grippy footpegs which are repositioned for an optimum standing place, and a bigger (320 mm) entrance brake disc.
Each mannequin has a novel muffler design, however each exhaust techniques are low-slung; no high-mounted pipes for Scrambler X. The trim varies from mannequin to mannequin too. The Speed 400 wears bar-end mirrors, whereas the Scrambler 400 X opts for conventional mirrors.
The Scrambler X additionally provides a headlight grill, hand guards, a handlebar cross-bar, a two-piece seat, and a extra roomy entrance fender. And sure—as is customary, Triumph is releasing a complete bunch of equipment for every bike.
Each bike is obtainable in three completely different shade schemes, and all of them look moderately spiffy for an entry-level bike. And though we’re nonetheless on the fence in regards to the general aesthetic of Triumph’s 400s, we are able to’t deny that they give the impression of being properly put collectively. The gas tank’s design is on level, and whereas the tail finish has a little bit of a kick to it, the rear fender association is hella tidy.
The new Triumph Scrambler 400 X and Speed 400 may not look fairly as modish as their larger stablemates, however then once more, do they should? If Triumph is out to draw youthful riders on tighter budgets to the model, these two bikes may simply tick the appropriate containers.
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