Get ready for a new player in the adventure bike scene! The Triumph Scrambler 400 XC, a more rugged version of the 400 X, has had its price leaked and some dealers are already taking bookings here in India. It’s packing off-road friendly upgrades like spoke wheels and extra protection, placing it in a competitive fight with the likes of Royal Enfield and KTM. Keep an eye out for its official launch, expected soon!
Price:
- The price you’d pay before adding other charges in Bengaluru is around ₹ 2,94,147.
- This makes it the most expensive of Triumph’s 400cc bikes.
- It will likely cost about ₹ 25,000 – ₹ 30,000 more than the regular Scrambler 400 X.
- Some dealers are saying the base price is ₹ 2.94 lakh.
- The total price to get it on the road in Pune will probably be about ₹ 3.62 lakh.
Bookings:
- Some bike shops across India have reportedly started taking orders for the Scrambler 400 XC, even though it’s not officially launched yet.
Features and Upgrades Compared to the Scrambler 400 X:
- Wheels with spokes that cross: The biggest change is the wheels with spokes that cross each other. These let you use tires without inner tubes, which is better for off-road riding. The Scrambler 400 X has regular metal wheels.
- High front fender: It will have a front mudguard that’s placed higher up and looks like a beak, matching the bike’s color.
- Small windscreen: A small windscreen that’s also the same color as the bike will be included.
- More protection: Expect extra parts to protect the engine, maybe a metal plate underneath.
- New colors: The Scrambler 400 XC will probably come in new color options.
- Standard extras: Some things that you have to pay extra for on the 400 X, like a windscreen, high front mudguard, lower engine protectors, a metal plate for the bottom of the engine, and stickers for the fuel tank, might come standard on the XC.
Engine and Parts:
- The Scrambler 400 XC will probably use the same 398 cc single-cylinder, water-cooled engine as the Scrambler 400 X.
- This engine produces 40 horsepower at 8,000 rotations per minute and 37.5 Newton-meters of turning force at 6,500 rotations per minute.
- It will have a 6-speed gearbox that helps the clutch work smoothly and prevent wheel lock-up when shifting down.
- Features like ABS that can be turned off and traction control (which stops the wheels from spinning too much) are expected to be the same.
- The suspension (upside-down forks in the front and a single shock absorber in the back with 150mm of movement) and brakes (320mm disc in the front, 230mm disc in the back with ABS for both wheels) are also expected to be the same. However, some reports suggest the suspension might have more travel for better off-road riding.
What it Means:
- The Scrambler 400 XC will be seen as a tougher, more off-road-ready version of the Scrambler 400 X that costs more.
- Its price will put it closer to competitors like the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the KTM 390 Adventure X.
When it Will Launch:
- The official launch date hasn’t been announced, but it’s expected to happen soon, maybe later in May 2025. Some sources think it might be around May 29, 2025.
Basically, the Triumph Scrambler 400 XC looks like a more rugged version of the Scrambler 400 X with some extra features that make it better for off-road riding. These extra features will make it cost more, and it’s expected to be launched soon.