Triumph Scrambler 400 X
2027 Triumph Scrambler 400 X: 40 hp single-cylinder scrambler, 179 kg, A2-compliant, from €6,645. Full specs, press reviews and rivals.
At a glance
The Triumph Scrambler 400 X is a 40 hp, 179 kg single-cylinder scrambler derived from the Speed 400, A2-compliant without restriction and priced from €6,645. Reviewers praise its finish, its full-size feel and its equipment (81/100 on average across tests of the technically identical 2024 model year). Its drawbacks: a front brake lacking bite, less precise handling than the Speed 400, limited ability in serious off-road riding and vibration on the motorway.
World press review
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Press ratings
Suspension among the best on lower-budget bikes, finish close to Triumphs costing three times as much; heavier to tip into corners than the Speed 400, front brake lacking bite, seat tall for shorter riders.
Triumph quality at an aggressive price, bolt-upright position and full-size feel, stable in fast corners; left behind by the Speed in hairpins, front pads lacking bite, vibration from 7,000 rpm.
Sweet handling, short gearing great around town, premium finish; engine fizzes at motorway speeds, feels a bit nervous off-road.
High-quality modern-classic look, favourable price, lively engine with a strong midrange, comfortable chassis; slightly delayed throttle response, low footpegs limiting lean angle on the road.
Careful finish, lively, strong and flexible engine, easy-to-ride bike.
Careful looks and finish, characterful engine, well-balanced chassis, ergonomics; hard-to-read rev counter, suspension a little limited off-road, side stand hard to reach.
Engine, pleasant and well-sized chassis, switchable ABS and traction control, strong identity; floating footpeg plates, position of the foot controls when standing.
Press synthesis
What the world’s press says
The Scrambler 400 X scores 4/5 from MCN and BikeSocial, and 83.25/100 from Motorcycle.com. The average score of 81/100 is calculated from these three scores, given to the 2024 model year, technically identical to the 2027 bike. Cycle World, RevZilla, Visordown, 1000PS, MOTORRAD, Le Repaire des Motards and Caradisiac tested it without a numeric score. All tests cover the 2024 model year.
What reviewers like: a finish MCN calls outstanding and Cycle World compares to Triumphs costing three times as much; a full-size feel and roomy riding position (MCN, Motorcycle.com, BikeSocial); a lively, flexible engine (MOTORRAD, 1000PS); comfortable suspension (Cycle World, 1000PS); the ability to switch off ABS and traction control (Motorcycle.com, Caradisiac); a keen price (RevZilla, 1000PS).
What they criticise: a front brake lacking bite (MCN, Motorcycle.com, Cycle World, RevZilla); less precise handling than the Speed 400 (MCN, BikeSocial, Cycle World); limited ability in serious off-road riding (MCN, BikeSocial, Le Repaire des Motards); a busy engine and vibration on the motorway (BikeSocial, Visordown, Motorcycle.com, RevZilla); low footpegs that limit lean angle on the road (1000PS) and a hard-to-read rev counter (Le Repaire des Motards).
Key quotes
"As a small capacity version of Triumph’s well-selling Scrambler range, the 400 X does tick all of the right boxes in terms of its size, appearance and its stature. However, it’s not quite as refined in its ride as it’s road-biased sibling, nor is it particularly capable off-road."
"Along with the Speed 400, the Scrambler 400 X is an amazingly impressive creation given they’re Triumph’s smallest ever road bikes. The sense of quality is something special for this price point, the details incredibly well considered, and the dynamic as easy or as exciting as you want to make it."
"Do you have any interest in going off-road? Are you a bigger person or want a bike that feels larger? The Scrambler 400 X will make you happy with its ergos and the fact that you can disable TC and ABS."
"If you want to venture off asphalt, it’s the Scrambler 400 X. It’s got the same great engine of the Speed, it’s roomy, and looks cool as hell. But know this, it does give up points in on-road handling versus its stablemate."
"The Scrambler 400x feels at home on the road and does not shy away from the dirt track. Visually, it looks more radical than it is. Extensive equipment, a lively single-cylinder engine and comfortable chassis are among its strengths. And all at a fair price."
"It feels more like "one and a half cylinders", so lively, strong and flexible is the engine of the Triumph Scrambler 400 X."
"Cheeky yet elegant and versatile, the Triumph Scrambler 400 X plays the well-bred outsider."
"The Scrambler 400 X is an excellent surprise."
Pros
- Finish and perceived quality for the price
- Full-size feel and riding position
- Lively, flexible engine, A2-compliant without restriction
- Comfortable suspension
- Standard equipment: protection parts, switchable ABS and traction control
- Fuel economy and range
Cons
- Front brake lacking bite
- Less precise than the Speed 400 on the road
- Limited ability in serious off-road riding
- Busy engine and vibration on the motorway
- Tall seat (835 mm) for shorter riders
- No connectivity, hard-to-read rev counter
Our review
What is the 2027 model year?
Launched in early 2024 alongside the Speed 400, the Scrambler 400 X shares the single-cylinder platform Triumph developed with Bajaj. It has not changed technically since: its homologation moved to Euro 5+ during the 2025 model year, and the 2026 and 2027 model years only brought colours. The 2027 model year is limited to the new Matt Pewter Grey / Matt Khaki Green colour, unveiled by Triumph in July 2026. A better-equipped variant, the Scrambler 400 XC, has been sold alongside it since September 2025.
How much does it cost?
Triumph France lists the Scrambler 400 X at €6,645 in Phantom Black / Silver Ice and €6,745 in the Baja Orange and Aluminium and Matt Pewter Grey / Matt Khaki Green colours. In the United States it is offered from $6,195.
The Scrambler 400 XC costs €7,445 in Vanilla White and €7,545 in Racing Yellow and Storm Grey. It gets side-laced spoked wheels with Excel rims and tubeless tyres, a high front mudguard, a flyscreen, an aluminium sump guard, lower engine protection bars and a split seat. It weighs 186 kg; the engine, frame and suspension are those of the 400 X.
How good is the engine?
The 398 cc liquid-cooled DOHC four-valve single makes 40 hp (29.4 kW) at 8,000 rpm and 37.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm. Below the 35 kW limit, the Scrambler 400 X is A2-compliant without restriction. The clutch is slip and assist, the gearbox has six speeds and the final drive is slightly shorter than the Speed 400’s (43/14 versus 43/15), offset by the taller rear tyre: according to MOTORRAD, the overall gearing of the two bikes is identical.
MOTORRAD finds it so lively, strong and flexible that it feels like “one and a half cylinders”, and 1000PS praises its midrange punch. Its limits show on the motorway: BikeSocial notes a busy engine (7,000 rpm at 70 mph in sixth), Visordown an engine that fizzes, Motorcycle.com vibration through the whole bike above 6,000 rpm and RevZilla from 7,000 rpm.
What about the chassis?
Compared with the Speed 400, the Scrambler gets a 1,418 mm wheelbase (versus 1,377 mm), a 19-inch front wheel, 150 mm of suspension travel and a 320 mm front disc (versus 300 mm). The 43 mm Big Piston upside-down fork is non-adjustable (Triumph does not name its maker; Cycle World says it is a Showa) and the piggyback shock is adjustable for preload. The 19- and 17-inch cast wheels wear Metzeler Karoo Street tyres. Seat height is 835 mm. Triumph France gives a length of 2,117 mm, a handlebar width of 901 mm and a height of 1,169 mm (the 2024 press kit stated 825 mm and 1,190 mm). Ground clearance is not published.
Cycle World rates its suspension among the best on lower-budget bikes, and MCN its finish as outstanding for the price. On the other hand, the Scrambler is less precise than the Speed 400 on the road (MCN, BikeSocial, Cycle World) and RevZilla finds it left behind in hairpins. Several tests regret weak initial bite from the front brake (MCN, Motorcycle.com, Cycle World, RevZilla).
What electronics does it have?
The equipment stays simple: ride-by-wire without engine modes, two-channel Bosch ABS and switchable traction control. The Off-Road mode, selectable at a standstill, disables ABS and traction control; it resets when the ignition is switched off. According to RevZilla, it cuts ABS at both wheels without changing engine response. The instruments combine an analogue speedometer with an LCD screen (rev counter, gear indicator, range), with no connectivity. A USB-C socket, LED lighting, handguards, a headlight grille, a sump guard and a radiator guard are standard.
Who is it for?
The owner’s manual intends it for road use and light off-road riding (dirt and gravel tracks), not motocross or off-road riding with a passenger. Visordown believes a relative novice to trail riding could get straight on and enjoy light off-roading, but MCN and BikeSocial find it less capable off the road than small adventure bikes, and Le Repaire des Motards finds its suspension a little limited off-road. It is mainly aimed at A2 licence holders and riders who want a scrambler-styled bike that is roomier than the Speed 400.
Fuel consumption and maintenance
Triumph quotes 3.5 L/100 km, giving a range of about 370 km from the 13-litre tank. MOTORRAD recorded 4.0 L/100 km over 180 km of brisk riding. The owner’s manual specifies an oil change every 16,000 km or every year and a valve clearance check every 32,000 km. Triumph France provides a 2-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Recalls
No recall was found for the Scrambler 400 X, in France (RappelConso) or the United States (NHTSA).
Specifications
| Displacement | 398 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 40 hp (29.4 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Weight | 179 kg (kerb weight, tank 90% full) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.47 |
| Seat height | 835 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13 L |
| Fuel consumption | 3.5 L/100 km (EU regulation 168/2013) — 84 g/km CO2 |
| Maintenance interval | Oil change every 16,000 km or 1 year — Valves: 32,000 km (Triumph owner's manual) |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves, liquid-cooled |
| Cooling | liquide |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain drive, slip and assist clutch |
| License | A2 |
| MSRP | €6,645 |
Engine detail
| Bore x stroke | 89 x 64 mm |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 12:1 |
| Fuel system | Bosch electronic fuel injection, ride-by-wire |
| Valve train | DOHC, 4 valves (finger followers) |
| Max power RPM | 8000 units.rpm |
| Max torque RPM | 6500 units.rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Euro standard | Euro 5+ |
Chassis & running gear
| Frame type | Hybrid spine/perimeter tubular steel frame, bolt-on rear subframe; aluminium swingarm |
|---|---|
| Rake angle | 23.2 ° |
| Trail | 108 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1418 mm |
| Front suspension | 43 mm Big Piston upside-down fork, non-adjustable, 150 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Piggyback monoshock, adjustable preload, 150 mm travel |
| Front brake | 320 mm fixed disc, radial 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 230 mm fixed disc, ByBre single-piston floating caliper |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 140/80 R17 |
| ABS system | Bosch two-channel ABS, switchable (Off-Road mode) |
Electronics & rider aids
| Traction control | Yes |
|---|---|
| Anti-wheelie | No |
| Quickshifter | No |
| Cruise control | No |
| Dashboard | Analogue speedometer with LCD screen (rev counter, gear indicator, range) |
| Other features | Off-Road mode: ABS and traction control disabled (selected at a standstill, reset when the ignition is switched off), Switchable traction control (on/off), Bosch two-channel ABS, Ride-by-wire, LED lighting with DRL, USB-C socket (2.4 A), Immobiliser (market dependent), Handguards, headlight grille, sump guard, radiator guard, handlebar brace with pad |
Ergonomics & rider fit
| Riding position | Upright, wide handlebars, lower and wider footpegs (scrambler) |
|---|---|
| Wind protection | Minimal (no flyscreen) |
| Payload | 176 kg |
The Scrambler 400 X combines an 835 mm seat, wide handlebars and footpegs set lower and wider than on the Speed 400, with a larger brake pedal. MCN finds the cockpit roomy and Motorcycle.com the ergonomics comfortable, with the feel of a full-sized motorcycle. Cycle World finds the seat tall for shorter riders, 1000PS finds that the low footpegs limit lean angle on the road, Caradisiac dislikes the floating footpeg plates and the position of the foot controls when standing, and Le Repaire des Motards a side stand that is hard to reach. The manual gives a maximum payload of 176 kg (rider, passenger, luggage and accessories).
Ownership & maintenance
4.0 L/100 km (MOTORRAD, 180 km launch test at a brisk pace)
L/100km
Real-world consumption
~~370 km (calculated from the homologated figure: 13 L tank / 3.5 L/100 km); ~325 km with the 4.0 L/100 km recorded by MOTORRAD
km
Estimated range
| Oil change | every 16,000 km or every 12 months |
|---|---|
| Valve check | every 32,000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 32,000 km |
| Chain | Lubricate every 300 km (manual; 520 chain, 106 links) |
Warranty
2 years / Unlimited mileage; 1- or 2-year extension offered by Triumph
Triumph’s owner’s manual specifies a first service at 1,000 km or 6 months, then an oil and filter change every 16,000 km or every year (10W/50 synthetic oil). Every 32,000 km, the valve clearance must be checked and the spark plugs and air filter replaced, the latter more often in dusty conditions. Coolant is changed every 4 years and brake fluid every 2 years. The chain should be lubricated every 300 km. Triumph France provides a 2-year unlimited-mileage warranty, with an optional 1- or 2-year extension.
Direct competitors
Compare →| Model | MSRP | Power | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Scrambler 400 X | €6,645 | 40 hp (29.4 kW) @ 8,000 rpm | 179 kg (kerb weight, tank 90% full) |
| Royal Enfield Himalayan 4502026 | €5,890 | 40 hp | 196 kg (kerb weight) |
| KTM 390 Adventure X2026 | €6,199 | 45 hp | 176 kg (full tank) |
| Honda CL5002025 | €6,199 | 46.6 hp | 192 kg (kerb weight) |
| Husqvarna Svartpilen 4012026 | €6,749 | 45 hp | 159 kg (without fuel) |
Available colors
Manufacturer recalls
No known recalls for this model.