The 2024 Triumph Speed 400 features a new 398cc Single, a wet weight of 375 lb, and an MSRP of $4,995, making it a smart and attainable choice for newer riders.

Prospective Triumph motorcycle owners need no longer pay their dues by wrestling large-displacement bikes until they build their riding skills. Instead, they can save their skin and wallets by honing their skills on Triumph?s new entry-level machines. Powered by 398cc Singles and with claimed wet weights below 400 lb, the new Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X are the smallest and least expensive Triumphs we?ve seen in decades, paving the way for newer riders looking for an affordable and manageable first or second bike. 

The Scrambler features a larger 19-inch front wheel and longer suspension travel than the Speed.
While these two Modern Classics share engines, they have different chassis and ergonomics and offer different riding experiences, giving riders two options to choose the bike that best fits their needs. The Speed 400 follows in the footsteps of the Speed Twin 900 and 1200 with a roadster aesthetic, while the Scrambler offers the potential for light off-roading with longer suspension, off-road-capable tires, a wider and taller handlebar, and other extras. 

Newer riders will enjoy the Triumph Speed 400’s easy nature, upright riding position, and nimble handling.

When crafting small-displacement machines meant to draw in new riders, Triumph assessed what new riders value mos...