Triumph's first proper A2 bike
Brand-new tier
Triumph had no proper A2-friendly bike for 30 years until Speed 400 + Scrambler 400 X arrived 2024. Bajaj partnership made the price point work — sub-$6k Triumph was unthinkable in 2020.
vs Royal Enfield Scram 411
Same money, different bike
Scram 411 ($4,549, 411cc 24bhp, 185kg): cheaper, less power, simpler. Scrambler 400 X ($5,895, 398cc 39bhp, 179kg): more power, more electronics, lighter. Different price tiers within A2 segment.
vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Same money, different rider
Svartpilen 401 ($5,999, 399cc 45bhp, 165kg): more power, more aggressive electronics (cornering ABS/IMU). Scrambler 400 X ($5,895, 39bhp, 179kg): more relaxed, less aggressive electronics. Different riders.
vs Triumph Speed 400 (sister)
+$100 for scrambler styling
Speed 400 ($4,995, road-biased, 17" wheels): roadster format. Scrambler 400 X ($5,895, 19"/17" wheels, longer travel suspension, dual-purpose tyres): scrambler format. Same engine, +$900 for off-road kit.
Cheapest way in
$4,500 (used 2024)
A clean 2024 Scrambler 400 X is the cheapest entry to Triumph ownership. $4.5-5.5k for a tidy one. Watch fuel pump priming on first-year bikes.
Rider aids count
Modest
Dual-channel ABS (switchable rear), switchable traction control, no ride modes, no IMU. Appropriate for the price point. The 2024 platform is mature enough to skip more advanced electronics.
