2024 TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X vs 2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

2024 TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X
20 pts
Top on paper
2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400
80 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

2024 TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X
55.2 pts
Best fit here
2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400
59.3 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X
53.2 pts
Best fit here
2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400
56.2 pts

Sporty riding

2024 TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X
36.7 pts
Best fit here
2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400
76.8 pts

New rider friendly

2024 TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X
36.7 pts
Best fit here
2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400
69.6 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400 79 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 4.5 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
  • Torque figures are very close.
  • Weight spans 170 kg (2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400) to 179 kg (2024 TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X TRIUMPH Speed 400
Brand TRIUMPH TRIUMPH
Model TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X TRIUMPH Speed 400
Engine size 400cc 400cc
Power 39.5hp 39.5hp
Torque 37.5nm. 37.5nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 179kg 170kg
Front brake 320mm fixed disc, four-piston radial Bybre caliper, ABS 300mm fixed disc, four-piston radial Bybre caliper, ABS
Rear brake 230mm fixed disc, ByBreTM single piston floating Bybre caliper, ABS 230mm fixed disc, floating Bybre caliper, ABS
Seat height (cm) 83.5cm 79cm
Front tyre 100/90-19 110/70 R17 Metzeler
Rear tyre 140/80-17 150/60 R17 Metzeler
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 43mm upside down Big Piston forks. 150mm wheel travel 43mm upside down Big Piston forks. 140mm wheel travel
Rear suspension Gas monoshock RSU with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment. 150mm wheel travel Gas monoshock RSU with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment. 130mm wheel travel
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 170km/h 175km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 13 L – 4 L/100km 13 L – 4 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $5595 $4995
Brand price lists View TRIUMPH price list View TRIUMPH price list
Extra features

-Ride-by-wire throttle with switchable traction control

-Analog speedometer with integrated full-feature LCD display

-Ride-by-wire throttle with switchable traction control

-Analog speedometer with integrated full-feature LCD display

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2024 TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X vs 2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400: listed specifications

The 2024 TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X and 2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400 are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the Speed 400 has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

Scrambler 400 X and Speed 400 have very similar engine displacement (400 cc vs 400 cc).

Peak power

Scrambler 400 X and Speed 400 have very similar peak power (39.5 hp vs 39.5 hp).

Torque

Scrambler 400 X and Speed 400 have very similar listed torque (37.5 Nm vs 37.5 Nm).

Listed top speed

Scrambler 400 X and Speed 400 have very similar listed top speeds (170 km/h vs 175 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Speed 400 has a modest listed weight advantage (170 kg vs 179 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Scrambler 400 X is listed higher (83.5 cm) than Speed 400 (79 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X vs TRIUMPH Speed 400?

TRIUMPH Speed 400 is listed at 175 km/h (109 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X.

Which has more horsepower, TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X or TRIUMPH Speed 400?

Both are rated at 40 hp in our database.

Which is lighter, TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X or TRIUMPH Speed 400?

TRIUMPH Speed 400 is lighter at 170 kg vs 179 kg for TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X.

Which is better, TRIUMPH Scrambler 400 X or TRIUMPH Speed 400?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.