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Congrats on the purchase i have the same colour as well.
For the lever you could try to push/ pull it back to its original position. This might have a chance of it breaking off as well, so be prepared to visit the service center in that case.
Again if you are not confident of doing this you could take to the SC and get it replaced/fixed.

Hi guys, Just a quick query. As Triumph has launched the Speed T4 & updated the existing Speed 400. Are there any leaks or plans to update the Scrambler 400x as well? I believe Triumph is still offering the 10,000 discount on the Scrambler. Will it be a good time to buy one or should wait till Diwali, if any update is in the cards?

I tried that a little bit but didn't budge. Was also worried about snapping it at the other end where its screwed in. Taking it in tomorrow. Thanks all!

Ideally you should remove /uninstall the brake lever and than try and bend it back to its original shape using mallet and table vice. That is also if you feel confident and are used to DIY ordeals. And sharing a picture is always helpful as that would show the exact extent of damage to better understand the problem.
As the bike is new and lever won't be very expensive, it would be best to just get it replaced.

The persent scrambler 400X itself is a great bike. Also, if there were any updates coming, they would have launched it along with speed 400. Even if there were, it would mostly be colour variants and adjustable levers. If you are in market for a new bike, just get whatever is available and appeals to you. There will always be something better on card and waiting means we only loose precious riding days.

Sharing some pictures from a recent ride around Kanakpura, close to Bangalore. The monsoon has converted the landscape into lush green carpet all around and these are best enjoyed on two wheels.

The Scrambler 400 performed fairly well over bad broken trails. The tyres are not the best for wet grass, gravel, loose & wet mud but does fairly well if one is not trying to push too hard. Could do better with a bit offroad focussed tyres.


customary early morning sunrise shot.


3 rides, one on SX250, another on modified 300R and myself on the 400x.



Unreal hues of green.


View from a vantage point



Scrambler feeling at home.


Trails less taken.

400X is a fairly easy bike to ride on trails etc as long as the sections do not get very tricky/technical. Seat height could be one of the concerns as one lost footing means we will mostly end up dropping the bike. It remains to be seen how the bike takes the drops etc.

So far, I am happy with the purchase, and enjoying riding the bike daily to office commute and on the trails on weekends. Surprisingly its giving decent mileage of around 27 - 29 kmpl with sedate riding comprising of a mix of city and highway usage. The fuel gauge is most erratic and I set the trip to 0 every full tank of gas. And refill with a full tank when the trip reaches around 290-300kms.

Had rented the bike from Royal brothers for the weekend. The bike was fairly new and only had 650 kms when I took it from the pick up point.

Left home around 6.30 and was back by 11.45 doing a 300kms round trip to Kolli sagar dam. Got some rain during the beginning and again at the end but the weather was pleasant all around.

The below is at the fuel stop.



Stopped for a quick change over as the rain had stopped.



Backwaters of the dam which is used for cloth washing by the locals.



Some pics from the Dam, water level seems high and might require the gates to be open as rain is forecasted whole of next week.







Overall it was a fun ride and I might book the bike next week as I really enjoyed the engine and suspension.

Got the bike home, had booked on Sunday with delivery promised for today.



Required constant follow up with the SA as the information was not being shared on time. He even called me once asking if I am interested in booking the bike :Frustrati

Overall Cost was 3,23,590 ( 2.64L ex showroom, 38K RTO and 21K insurance)

Got 5K free worth of accessories: Lower engine guard, mud splash protection and Tank pad. Still waiting for the engine guards as it was not in stock.

Congratulations!! Enjoy the lovely all-rounder of a bike. The showroom and even the service experience in general have been on the poorer side. But a good products masks those niggles well.

Meanwhile, went on a ride with fellow 400x riders last weekend. We did some trails and village roads and the bike performed well. Sharing some pics from the ride.

One issue which surfaces once in a while is ths 'stalling' of the bike. Its not very frequent but once in a couple of days, when the bike stalls for no reason. Usually in 1st of 2nd gear and at speed under 20kmph. Others have also reported such instances and for some the issue was fixed with software update. My bike is from the recent batch and gone through first service where they check for software update, etc. Still i am facing ocassional stalling.

Else, the bike has been doing well. :thumbs up

Went on a 320km ride on Saturday morning to Singur Dam and Bidar fort with few office colleagues.

We left around 6.15 from Gachibowli, the weather was quite pleasant in the morning and also at Bidar we had clear skies and a pleasant breeze.

The afternoon traffic was maddening while coming back with the warm weather making it even more annoying.

Overall the roads were good except the last 20 kms to the dam which were bad with craters for potholes. Had good fun on the bike and was able to ride at good speed.

While the bike is hoot to ride the gruffness around 100-110 is very unpleasant and requires you to speed up or slowdown.

Some photos from the ride.

Waiting for colleagues to reach the meeting point.



At Singur dam backwaters.




At Bidar fort.

Anatomy of a fall.

Yesterday (being a holiday on the occassion of Gandhi Jayanti), we went for a typical ride searching for some adventure. The destination was a newly discovered place known as Bolumalai, made famous by an instagram reel which has gone viral. So famous that all of Bangalore bikers are rushing to that place on weekends. We followed suit and it was a fish market at the top.


Mad rush of bike of all shapes and sizes, from scooters to Africa twins, and everything in between.


We quickly thought to break away and look for some trails around the area, which were plentiful.


Exploring trails, I had my first fall on the 400X. It was a medium speed fall.
We were exhausted due to heat, and I think the front end jumped over some stone and slided on landing where I could not hold/control the bike. I jumped off the bike and managed not to fall.


The bike fell on the right side. At first glance, it seemed like there would some decent damage to the bike as the surface was uneven with stones and slopes. The front end looked like it had hit some rock undulations on the side of the trail. Two of my colleagues were ahead and i was sweeping last. I did not have energy to lift the bike so waited for my rider friends to return to help. Meanwhile took these pictures.




On closer scrutiny and in retrospect, the bike took the fall pretty well. The point of contacts with ground were minimal. Towards the front, the plastic hand guard took most of the impact. It got bent, twisted and scratched but did not break. The front number plate also got bent and scratched.
I thought the headlight dome and aux lights were also hit and damaged, but thankfully they appeared fine. Towards the middle of the bike, the engine crash guard took the impact with minor scratches. No bends or deformations, just some minor scratches. Towards the rear, it was the silencer which took the impact with mild gruffing/ scratch at one point.

Overall, the the bike appeared fine without any major damages and thank God the for the same. The usual suspensts like brake lever and foot peg did not even touch the ground. As I did not pick the bike immediately after the fall, a few minutes later, petrol started leaking from somewhere around the underbelly cat-con area. Most likely, it would have leaked through the petrol overflow channel as there was no leak from the main filler cap.

I reached home, and set the hand guard back to its shape and tightened it. No bend on the handlebar as well, which was something I was scared about. All in all, bike is as good as it was with only minor scratches at 2-3 places. Biker is fine becuse he jumped off the bike and did not fall at all.:)

A fall on the road is very different form a fall on the trail. THe road surface is usually plain but trails have undulations/ stones/ rocks, ruts, slopes, etc which can damage bikes in most unlikely of places. Therefore most adventure bikes are well protected with almost cage like contraption. This scrambler 400x somehow looks under-protected. However, there was no major issues with the first fall, lets see how the other falls fare in future.



And we got up and rode away to explore some more.

Ride on NH44:


With October 2 being a holiday went on a ride to couple of dams hoping for the gates to open as it had been raining a lot in last week. Though water levels were high both dam gates were closed.

Started around 5.30 and got on to the NH44 to first reach Gaddenda Wagu Project around 9 am. The weather was pleasant and it was empty. Spent some time and then left for Sri Ram Sagar Project. Reached by 10.15 and spent 30 mins enjoying the view and pleasant weather.

Both locations were empty as I was quite early and it allowed for enjoying the views without much obstructions.

The bikes was fun on the highway and the roads to Wagu were gravel and it was blast riding 4th gear on them.

First fuel stop.



Wagu dam




Sri Ram Sagar




First Service:

The bike completed 950 kms which meant it had to go for service which was disappointing again even though I had low expectations. They confirmed the service centre opens @ 9 and I was there on time. But had to wait 45 mins for it to open.

Requested for break pad change and was told the most strange reason ever. They have done it on other bikes and the discs are getting bent so they are not doing it anymore. Decided not to ask for sprocket change for sanity.

Had only 2 requests, remove sari guard and ECU update as otherwise no complaints for the bike. Was promised delivery @1 pm at maximum but he said they would call and confirm anyways.

Never got the call, so decided to go and get it during lunch-break from work. Reached @2.45 and the bike was in the delivery area and the SA said it’s ready.
Which was not true as the Saree guard was still on, had to ask for it be removed and checked for ECU update which was also missed.

Both were completed while the bill was generated, got to know chain lube and cleaning is being done using cans and these will be provided back with what is left.

I had low expectations but even those are not being met. Will try and get the others changes outside and I am glad I have 15k kms before I need to visit again

Overall cost for 1 service was 2.712 which included oil change and chain products.



ECU update being done.

Is anyone facing right side pull with their Scrambler?

If so please tell if you managed to have it fixed.

My Scrambler has only run 174KM (took delivery on September 24th) and it's pulling to the right even after I corrected the tyre pressure.

Hi All,

Does adding handle bar raisers void warranty? I am planning on adding this because I have to slightly lean forward and the sitting position is not upright.

Yes! If I leave the handlebar (for testing purpose), the bike starts going towards the right. Slightly and slowly. Its not a big bother, so I have learnt to live with it.

Techincally, any modification can be challenged by manufacturer. Handlebar riser would alter the riding geometry which can affect the balance of the bike away from how the manufacturer designed it to be. But usually no one troubles/bothers with such mechanical modifications like handlebar risers. They usualy are not happy with electrical modifications like lights, wiring harness, tampering with cables, battery, etc. So do add handlebar risers and enjoy upright riding. I think the risk of warrenty trouble (if any) outweighs the comfort it provides. I have them on my bike. Initially i installed Zana handlebar risers, and now experimenting with 2" double pivot Rox risers.

Please do update regarding the Rox pivoting risers @nasirkaka. Currently using a carbon racing pullback riser which is ok'iah.