Triumph Motorcycles recently unveiled the all-new Speed 400 and the Scrambler 400 X in London ahead of their India launch which is scheduled for July 5, 2023. These are the first set of motorcycles to be developed under the Bajaj-Triumph partnership. Here we have explained how these entry-level Triumph siblings fare against each other in a specification-based comparison.
Triumph Speed 400 vs Scrambler 400 X: Design
These new 400cc Triumph motorcycles are built on the same hybrid spine/perimeter frame and share mechanicals with each other but there are a lot of distinguishing factors as well. While the Triumph Speed 400 is a neo-retro roadster, the Scrambler 400 X stays true to its name and is a purposeful scrambler motorcycle with dual-purpose tyres, handguards and more.Â
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Triumph Speed 400 vs Scrambler 400 X: Dimensions
| Specification | Speed 400 | Scrambler 400 X |
| Length | 2056 mm | 2117 mm |
| Width | 795 mm | 825 mm |
| Height | 1075 mm | 1190 mm |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1377 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wet Weight (with 90% fuel) | 170 kg | 179 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 13 litres | 13 litres |
Triumph Speed 400 vs Scrambler 400 X: Engine
Powering the all-new Triumph Speed 400 and the Scrambler 400 X is the same TR-series 398.15cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-valve, DOHC engine. This motor churns out 39.5 bhp at 8,000 RPM and 37.5 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and they get a slip & assist clutch as well.
Triumph Speed 400 vs Scrambler 400 X: Hardware
| Specification | Speed 400 | Scrambler 400 X |
| Front tyre size | 110/70 R17 | 100/90 R19 |
| Rear tyre size | 150/60 R17 | 140/80 R17 |
| Tyres | Metzeler Sportec M9RR | Metzeler Karoo Street |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm USD forks with 140 mm wheel travel | 43 mm USD forks with 150 mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | Gas mono-shock RSU with 130 mm wheel travel | Gas mono-shock RSU with 150 mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | 300 mm disc | 320 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 230 mm disc | 230 mm disc |
Triumph’s new 400cc motorcycles get 43 mm upside-down (USD) front forks and a gas-charged mono-shock absorber at the rear but with different wheel travel. Braking duties will be performed by disc brakes at either end with dual-channel ABS as standard. The ABS is switchable on the Scrambler 400 X and both of them get a switchable traction control system. In terms of features, they sport an LED headlamp, an analogue instrument cluster with LCD & more.
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Triumph Speed 400 vs Scrambler 400 X: Price
The prices of the all-new Triumph Speed 400 and the Scrambler 400 X will be revealed on July 5, 2023. Upon launch, the Speed 400 will be the most affordable Triumph motorcycle in India and is expected to be priced around Rs 3 lakh, ex-showroom. The Scrambler 400 X will charge a slight premium over its neo-retro roadster.
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