Triumph Scrambler 400 X is a scrambler motorbike, a joint venture between Triumph motorcycles (UK) and Bajaj auto (India), which was launched in India on October 10, 2023. It is an important milestone to the British brand – the scrambler legend is introduced into the reachable ₹3 lakh segment on the very first instance. The bike is the most affordable in the Triumph line, being cheaper than the Scrambler 900 and Scrambler 1200 XE, and it shares the same DNA with them regarding the design.
SCRAMBLER 400 X: Overview
Triumph Scrambler 400 X is a scrambler of British heritage, a collaboration between Triumph and Bajaj, which was introduced in India in October 2023. It has a 398cc liquid-cooled single with 39.5 bhp that combines retro ruggedness with modern technology – switchable ABS, traction control, USD forks – at 3.69 lakh ex-showroom Delhi.
| Attributes | Details |
| Vehicle Type | Scrambler / Dual-Purpose Motorcycle |
| Company | Triumph Motorcycles Ltd (UK) together with Bajaj Auto (India) |
| Introduced in India | October 10, 2023 |
| Mileage | 27-28 kmpl |
| Versions (India) | Scrambler 400 X STD Scrambler 400 XC |
| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹2,69,977 (Delhi) |
| On-Road Price | ₹3,13,347 – ₹3,14,629 (Delhi) |
| Engine | Liquid-Cooled 398.15cc single cylinder DOHC 4-valve BS6 Ph.2B. |
| Power / Torque | 39.5 bhp @ 8,000 rpm / 37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed Manual Assist and Slipper Clutch |
About Triumph Motorcycles & History
Triumph Motorcycles is a brand that dates back to 1902 and it is therefore one of the oldest running motorcycle brand in the world today. The original Triumph Engineering Co. Ltd. that was founded by Siegfried Bettmann in Coventry, England expanded to be one of the most famous names in the history of the motorcycling industry. It is a brand that survived two World Wars and made its military motorcycles to be a legend due to their reliability and performance. The bikes of Triumph, particularly the Bonneville, were turned into cultural icons in the post-war period, an icon that was eternalised in movies, celebrities, and race heroes.
The company entered its modern period in the year 1983 when the name Triumph, as well as the manufacturing right was purchased by John Bloor after a receivership of the previous firm. The redesigning of all the line-up of the motorcycles took Bloor nearly ten years before it re-launched the brand in 1991 with a new model of three-cylinder bikes.
Today, Triumph Motorcycles Ltd ranks as the biggest UK based motorcycle company privately owned by the Bloor Holdings Limited. It manufactures in Hinckley (UK), Thailand and Brazil and is known all over the globe to produce its Modern Classics, Roadsters, Adventure and Superbike series. The Triumph is also the only provider of engines in the Moto2 World Championship – a confirmation that the company is a well-crafted one.
- In 2023, the brand took the Guinness World Record of the highest distance covered on a motorcycle within 24 hours.
- Triumph has penetrated the Indian market in 2014 by having a chain of premium dealerships.
- In 2017, the brand entered into a historic non-equity joint venture with Bajaj Auto who is the biggest exporter of two-wheelers and a significant shareholder in KTM and Husqvarna to create and collectively produce a line of mid-capacity motorcycles.
- In 2023, Bajaj started production in a plant in Chakan, near Pune, with the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X being the first models.
- The Triumph-Bajaj joint venture has already gone beyond 1 lakh (100,000) sales in India in less than two and a half years and the 400-series bikes are already being exported to 18 other countries such as Japan, Australia, Mexico, and South Korea.
Scrambler 400 X Price and Variants
In India, the Triumph Scrambler 400 X comes in a single standard model the Scrambler 400 X STD ex-showroom price is 2,69,977 in Delhi and On adding RTO fees of 21,598 and insurance of about 21,772, which translates to Scrambler 400 X STD on-road price of around 313,347 in Delhi, India.
Another Variants the Scrambler 400 XC STD ex-showroom price is 2,96,917 and by adding RTO and Insurence, Scrambler 400 XC STD on-road price in Delhi about 3,42,835.
| Variant | Ex-Showroom | RTO | Insurance | On-Road (Delhi) |
| Scrambler 400 X STD | ₹2,69,977 | ₹21,598 | ₹21,772 | Approx. ₹3,13,347 |
| Scrambler 400 XC STD | ₹2,96,917 | ₹23,753 | ₹22,165 | Approx. ₹3,42,835 |
Specifications & Dimensions
| Attributes | Details |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-Valve, 398.15cc, Phase 2B |
| Maximum Power | 39.5 bhp (29.5 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual Assist and Slipper Clutch. |
| Starting | Electric Start |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection (Ride-by-Wire Throttle) |
| Front Suspension | 43mm Big-Piston USD Forks 150mm Travel. |
| Rear Suspension | Gas Monoshock External Reservoir and Preload Adjustment 150mm Travel. |
| Front Brake | 4 piston radial ByBre Caliper 320mm Fixed Disc. |
| Rear Brakes | 230mm Fixed Disc, Single-Piston Floating Caliper. |
| ABS | Dual-Channel (Rear ABS Switchable -Off-road Mode) |
| Front Tyre | 100/90 R19 – Block Pattern (Metzeler Karoo Street) |
| Rear Tyre | 140/80 R17 – Block Pattern (Metzeler Karoo Street) |
| Front Wheel | 19 inch Cast Aluminium Alloy. |
| Rear Wheel | 17 inch Cast Aluminium Alloy. |
| Seat Height | 835mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,400mm |
| Ground Clearance | 200mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 Litres |
| Top speed | About 160km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | ~6.9 seconds |
| Mileage (ARAI/User) | 28.3kmpl (ARAI) 27-28kmpl (user average in the real world) |
| USB Charging | USB Type-C Port (Standard) |
| Service Interval | 16,000km or 1 year. |
Scrambler 400 X Colour Options
In India, Triumph Scrambler 400 X is available in four colour scheme, and the 2026 model year brings five bold scheme to the international market. The two schemes are both aimed at echoing the heritage-meets-adventure nature of the bike.
| S No | Colours |
| 1 | Matt Khaki Green / Fusion White |
| 2 | Volcanic Red / Phantom Black |
| 3 | Pearl Metallic White / Phantom Black |
| 4 | Phantom black / silver ice |
| 5 | Baja Orange / Aluminium |
Triumph dealerships also provide customised tank at an extra charge to those that want to see further customisation. The fork legs of the bike are gold-anodised and are uniform in all colour choices and help the bike make a great contribution in the premium appearance.
Triumph Scrambler 400 X Safety Features
the low costs of Triumph Scrambler 400 X have not affected the active safety technology of the vehicle. It comes with a contemporary package of rider assistance systems that give the confidence on and off the road.
- Dual-Channel ABS (Bosch)
- Off-Road ABS Mode
- Switchable Traction Control (Bosch)
- Ride-by-Wire Throttle
- Assist / Slipper Clutch
- Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines.
- 320mm Front Disc Brake.
- Handguards (Standard)
- Radiator Guard: Headlight Grille.
- High-Mounted front Mudguard and bash Plate.
- Full LED Lighting
Known Safety Limitations
Owner reports on Team-Bikes and BikeDekho all tend to report the stock headlight as not being up to high-speed night riding, and many of them also indicate that they have improved the headlights. Stock horn is also mentioned as feeble. The front brake lever cannot be adjusted, and it may require adjustment of individuals with small hands.
Reviews & Ratings
The Triumph Scrambler 400 X has received strong feedbacks by both professional critics and the real users in India since its introduction in the country. The opinion of the critiques and the community based on Team-BHP, Autocar India, BikeWale, BikeDekho, GearJunkie and Cycle News are provided below.
Autocar India ★★★☆ – It ranked it among the most multi-purpose motorcycles below 3 lakhs..” Praises engine power, construction and ergonomics. Highway speeds of more than 95 -100 km/h with short gearing.
Team-BHP (Editor) ★★☆ – ‘A high quality product of unbelievable quality at a reasonable price.’.’ Rivalry to be witnessed in Himalayan 452 and KTM 390 ADV.
Team-BHP (Owners) ★★★★½ – There are a number of positive reports regarding initial torque, suspension comfort, suspension quality and the all-road nature, which is reiterated under the multiple times of ownership 4,000 -10,000km. Frequent complaints: poor headlights, poor horn, availability of spare parts of hand guards.
BikeWale / BikeDekho ★★★★☆ -Average rating of 4.14/5 across the different platforms basing on compiled user reviews. The ratings of cozy, luxury and quality are always high.
GearJunkie (Int’l) ★★★☆ — ‘Classic style at a price that is insanely low… Thought to be suitable in light off-road roads and dual-sport touring. Credibility in the package: Raved Triumph brand.
Disclosure of the actual work performed by Team-B-H (Team-B-H Team, October 2025): The 4,000 km test ride by the reviewer (done on the road) has made the Scamboyyy shortlist three bikes KTM 390 Adventure X, Royal Enfield Himalayan and The reviewer indicated that the suspension comfort, engine response and ergonomics of the The only mentionable downside that was reported was wind blast of more than 80 km/h, which is normal with an unfaired scrambler and can be solved with the help of an aftermarket windshield.
Scrambler 400 X Competitors
The Triumph Scrambler 400 X is relatively well placed in the Indian market- there is no scrambler of similar kind in the mentioned price range. Nevertheless, there are a number of motorcycles that are competing within the same market among the adventure and the dual-sport category.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Price: 3.06 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) Engine: 452cc, LC single |40.02 bhp Key strength: This is more of a touring bike, longer and more wheelbase, complete ADV package Key weakness: It is heavier (196 kg) and taller and top heavy in the city.
Royal Enfield Scram 440 Price: 2.23 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) Engine: 443cc, LC single | 25 bhp Key strength: It is less expensive, lighter and Royal Enfield service network Key weakness: Its power is significantly lesser and it is not as premium.
KTM 390 Adventure X Price: 2.803.80 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi, according to the version) Engine: 398cc, LC single, 46 bhp Key strength: best in the segment, aggressive chassis Key weakness: less low end torque, more expensive spoked version, hard ride.
Yezdi Scrambler Price: 2.11 lakh (ex-showroom) Engine: 334cc, LC single | 29.7 bhp Key strength: Lowest priced scrambler in the category Key weakness: The quality of construction and brand recognition is way behind Triumph.
Triumph Scrambler 400 XC Price: 2.96 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), but with wire-spoke tubeless wheels, crash bars, sump guard, windscreen Key strength: It has increased off-road capability; trail riders will prefer it better Key weakness: It is more expensive and heavier, 190 kg.
Suzuki V-Strom 250 Price: = -2.8 lakh (ex-showroom) Engine: 248cc, LC parallel twin, 26.5 bhp Key strength: Smooth twin-cylinder, touring oriented Key weakness: Less power, more touring than scrambler oriented
Competition verdict:
Compared to the Himalayan 450, the Scrambler 400 X has almost similar power, better quality of construction and is lightweight and more urban. It has a cheaper low-end torque range and less restrictive ergonomics to ride in mixed use compared to the KTM 390 ADV X.
The up-market name of Triumph, the fit-and-finish, and the retro look together with the real abilities of going nowhere but the price that is lower than it could be with a Triumph badge is the most potent distinguishing feature of the Scrambler 400 X.
Conclusion
Triumph Scrambler 400 X is an innovative motorcycle in the Indian strategy of Triumph, as well as the mid-capacity motorcycles market in general. It manages to provide the Triumph brand experience premium quality of construction, unique heritage-inspired design, and a highly polished powertrain, at a price that brings true aspiration to reality.
Refresh Date: April 3, 2026
