2024 Triumph Scrambler 400 X And Speed 400 Enter America At A Bargain Price

The Scrambler 400 X and Speed 400 both undercut their key rivals

2023 marked a new chapter for Triumph Motorcycles, as the British bikemaker set foot in the single-cylinder entry-level segment. It debuted the Scrambler 400 X and Speed 400 back in June, both of which have now made their American debut. As suggested by their Indian prices, the two small Triumphs come to the States at a bargain MSRP, much lower than their rivals. Also, pre-bookings are open and deliveries will begin in January 2024.

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The Speed 400 becomes Triumph’s most affordable motorcycle in America, priced at just $4,995. You have three colorways to pick from, namely Phantom Black, Caspian Blue, Carnival Red–all of which bear the same price tag. At this MSRP, the Speed launches a fierce attack on its key rivals here. It undercuts the BMW G 310 R by $195 and the Honda CB300R by $154.

The closest contender is Yamaha’s MT-03, which sells for $4,999. But you should know the MT is yet to receive a price revision for MY24, so the price difference between the Triumph and Yamaha will become larger in the future. In the meantime, the 2023 KTM 390 Duke costs almost ~$1,000 more than the British bike.

What do you get for the money, you ask? Well, plenty. The heart of the matter is a 398cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that churns out 39.5 horsepower (at 8,000 RPM) and 27.7 pound-feet (at 6,500 RPM). Triumph has housed the engine inside a steel perimeter chassis, paired with a bolt-on subframe. The chassis relies on 43 mm USD forks and gas-charged monoshock for suspension duties. Brakes comprise a 300 mm disc up top and a 230 mm rotor outback.

There’s also an extensive feature list. We’re talking ride-by-wire throttle, traction control, all-LED lights, dual-channel ABS, immobilizer, and slipper clutch. This is topped by a semi-digital instrument cluster to keep the modern-classic flavor intact. Same goes for the overall neo-retro styling, comprising premium bits like golden forks, bar-end mirrors, and air vents on the side panels.

Next, the Scrambler 400 X is priced at $5,595 with three colors on offer, namely Khaki Green, Carnival Red, and Phantom Black. This makes the motorcycle $1,200 more affordable than the new Honda SCL500, and $54 cheaper than the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. To make matters sweeter, the price is just $500 more than the underpowered and simple Royal Enfield Scram 411.

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The Scrambler 400 X justifies the extra $600 over the Speed with some added equipment. Aesthetic bits include tan-brown seats, handguards, tank pads, a headlight grill, and a dual-pod exhaust. Whereas, the off-road-centric elements comprise a taller handlebar, 19-inch front wheel, switchable ABS, a bigger 320 mm front disc, and marginally more suspension travel. Everything else–features, engine, design–comes straight from the Speed.

What's your take on Triumph's pricing for its baby modern classics? Like it, hate it, or think it could be better? Tell us in the comments.

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