RE Scram 440 vs Triumph Scrambler 400X: which one to buy? | #Balance

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RE Scram 440 vs Triumph Scrambler 400X: which one to buy? | #Balance

Name: RE Scram 440 vs Triumph Scrambler 400X: which one to buy? | #Balance
Uploaded: 2025-12-02T04:00:00.000Z
Duration: 11 min 28 s
Description: Two great scramblers. Not an easy decision. But you just can't go wrong either!

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The Triumph Scrambler 400X is our benchmark for mid-weight scramblers. The Royal Enfield Scram 440 is a great little scrambler too, but very, very different in nature and feel. On this Balance story, we work out how you should choose between the two, is the scrambler a format that is correct for you, and what the choice between the two motorcycles depends on.

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dansylvester3 months ago

Took test ride of both and picked Scrambler 400XC Racing Yellow, which I lovingly call Khamsin.

Here is my thought process--

1) If you want a slightly larger tank, better mileage and good amount of torque and a no-BS oil cooled engine, look at Scram 440 eyes closed. It is cheaper both in terms of maintenance and purchase, you will go longer and be happier riding it. I did feel uncomfortable with the seat even in the city riding condition, so a seat upgrade is a must here.

2) If you want a more premium look and more performance and more features, Scrambler 400x works well here. Has the latest tech, slipper clutch and a dedicated Offroad mode and a overall better look. Keep in mind the tubeless spoke wheels in the XC variant are just cosmetic and offer no real value. I got it because I like retro themed bike with spoke wheels- tubeless or not, but I highly suggest anyone considering saving your money and getting the normal 400X, unless you think like me and love full retro theming of 400XC with the cross-spoke wheels.

3);For Scram 440, I suggest picking the Force variant and not the Trail variant with spoke wheels. The Trail variant has spoke wheels that aren't tubeless and RE has indeed confirmed to me during test ride that it will never get tubeless in future.

4) For anyone picking Scrambler 400x, get the lower engine guards, tail rack and bullet LED indicators and adjustable levers. The aftermarket guards look absolutely atrocious and Triumph has even confirmed they have rights to void warranty if there is a chassis issue coming from after market engine guard. Tail rack would be good for luggage, Bullet LED indicators since the stock indicators are extremely flimsy and can break easily, adjustable levers can bring your comfort level for control of clutch and brakes upwards.

5) For brake pads, Scram 440 uses ceramic ones, which are better. Triumph uses organic ones. For anyone getting Triumph, I suggest doing this upgrade only after you get very comfortable with the bike. Don't make this an immediate upgrade.

Other than these, I say both are great bikes in the way they handle, both are good two-up tourer bikes. Just pick one based on your test rides and your budget. You won't go wrong with either purchase.