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Reise TrailR for Triumph Scrambler 400X – Enjoy the off road!

Transform your Triumph Scrambler 400X off road Reise TrailR Review

We rode our Triumph Scrambler 400X with Reise TrailR tires and here’s my review on it.

Before heading to Ladakh, we took some dirt track practice sessions in preparation for the trip. That’s when we realised that the stock MRF tires on the Scrambler sucks even for mild trails.

So we thought of trying the TrailR tires from Reise just for the Ladakh trip. These tires did a fantastic job! But it has its flaws too.

Pros of the Reise Trail R

1. Excellent off road grip of Reise TrailR

Reise TrailR tres are excellent off road. On terrains like dirt, rocks, stones, shallow sand, river crossings and so on, the grip is fantastic. You notice the difference when you make the transition from Tarmac to dirt roads in that you’ll not notice that you’ve actually transitioned the terrain.

Usually you’ll feel the lack of grip when you go to dirt from Tarmac but this tyre doesn’t give you that feeling. It’s that stable. This made riding on dirt roads in Zanskar and LAC so much fun. It’s so much confidence inspiring on dirt.

Only in slushy condition it performs same as any other road tyre as the mud clogs up with grooves. Apart from that, it’s a blast riding off road with these tyres. It’s so much confidence inspiring and makes you think less as the effort from your end needed to control the bike off road is very less.

That doesn’t mean it’ll make up for your lack of skills riding off road so I still recommend off road training and practice before you head to places like Ladakh or in general.

2. Braking Confidence

Usually blocky tires aren’t good when braking hard but surprisingly I felt confident in braking both off road and on road.

Cons of the Reise TrailR

Now Reise markets these tyres as 50:50 tyres but in my opinion these tires aren’t great on road.

1. Stability

The stability on tarmac isn’t good. The bike has a slight wobbly feeling on speeds higher than 80kph.

2. Cornering

Reise TrailR feels very unstable during cornering. It’s expected with knobby tires but these tires feel like knobbies on the road.

3. Constant Hum

It’s expected from blocky tires. There’s a constant buzz that becomes loud as you go faster on road.

4. Reduction in top speed on Reise TrailR

For some reason the bike struggles in terms of being stable at speeds above 100kph on the highway. This isn’t ideal for a bike like the Triumph Scrambler 400X especially on the highways.

Conclusion

The Reise TrailR tires are fantastic off road tires. If you are planing for a Ladakh trip, I’d highly recommend in getting these tires. Even if it’s for one trip, it’s totally worth it. The amount of fun and confidence you can get on the dirt with this is amazing. It’s suitable for Tarmac if you aren’t going at high speeds which is suitable for places like Ladakh.

But if you are planning to use it for touring, then these aren’t for you at all. It can do some city commute and mostly off road but not on the highways for sure. I do not recommend these tires for long distance highway touring. It’s more like a 70/30 tyre I’d say. 70 for off road and 30 for road.

If you are looking for touring on highways and do some trail riding, then you can consider either the Maxxis Maxxplore or the Reise TourR tyres.

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Maddog Scout X – A long term review on the Scrambler 400X

Maddog Scout X on the Triumph Scrambler 400 X Pros and Cons A long term review

Everyone knows the Scrambler 400x headlight sucks. And hence we got the Maddog Scout X auxiliary lights installed and rode around 6000kms with it. Here’s my review on it.

Pros of the Maddog Scout X

1. Brightness

The Maddog Scout X lights are sufficiently bright for a motorcycle. They have a good area of spread and you can adjust the focus as per your liking. They look small but perform big.

I’ve seen people using the Alpha version on bikes which are actually meant for cars and I think they’ll are a bit of an overkill and a hazard to oncoming traffic. Scout X is sufficient to give you confidence to ride in the night.

2. Build Quality

The quality of Maddog products is great. The lights are very sturdy and they can take a beating. The wiring and the switches also feel very premium and sturdy. They are waterproof. We have the switch pro installed which has a on/off indicator as well.

3. Warranty

As far as I know, only Maddog offers warranty for their lights in this price range. Other alternatives like HJG don’t offer warranty. So that’s a plus point from my side.

Cons of the Maddog Scout X

1. Focus

Maddog Scout X lights are more like flood lights and aren’t focused. That’s why I prefer lights like Vaishnu touring headlights. When on the highway, you need a more focused light to see farther distance than a flood light which helps you see the immediate surroundings.

2. Weight

The lights, clamps, wiring and accessories add additional weight on the bike which I’m not a huge fan of. That’s why I prefer replacement headlights over auxiliary lights like the Vaishnu headlights.

Cost of the Maddog Scout X

The Scout X lights along with the switch pro, wiring harness, clamps and labour charge comes up to 10k INR which is value for money considering the build quality and warranty.

For those looking for a good long lasting aux lights for your bike, Scout X is the way to go but I’d recommend replacing the headlight as it saves space and weight on the bike.

Links – Lights, Switch Pro, Clamps

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Easy Brake – A Long Term Review

Improve braking confidence on your triumph scrambler 400x and Himalayan Easy brake long term review

A year ago I had stumbled on this product called the Easy brake through a YouTube video. It’s made by pro spec, the same company that makes the Easy ride windshield extension and Easy clutch that I’ve used on my Himalayan, both of which have been extremely useful. So I was curious to try it out.

Easy Brake looks like an unassuming piece of plastic that attaches to your brake pedal. The main function is to provide a larger area of contact when you’re wearing a riding boot and improve the feedback. It also has an extension that allows easy application of the brake when you are standing and riding in off road terrain. 

I was very sceptical anbout its application in the real world scenario but I was pleasantly proved wrong. The Easy brake as the name suggests makes it easier to apply the brake and get feedback especially when you are wearing riding boots with think sole. While standing and riding it’s very easy to access the extension for an easy application.

This improvement in feedback and easy access translates to a lot of braking confidence in both highway and off road riding. I got so used to and comfortable with it that as soon as they came up a model for the triumph scrambler 400X as well, I went ahead and got one installed on it. We did the entire Zanskar, Ladakh and Kashmir trip with this and it has proven to be very useful.

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A perfect touring GPS setup for Triumph Scrambler 400X

A perfect touring GPS setup for the Triumph Scrambler 400X Tried & Tested

On my review on the Vaishnu LED touring headlight, many of you had asked me about the gps setup on the Triumph Scrambler 400X so I thought I’ll make a separate blog on it. Thanks for your interest.

Now to give credit where it’s due, this setup isn’t my original idea. I got inspired from a channel called Chennai Vlogger and he had a similar setup on his scrambler and so i thought I should try it out. And it works!

It’s fairly simple. First I got the windshield and it’s bracket from Triumph itself. It costs around 2.5k INR. I got the windshield a smoke black sticker from a local sticker shop which costs around 300 INR.

Next I got the gps holder for RE Interceptor 650 from Bizen. It attaches to the headlight screw and you can give an additional screw to the windshield bracket so that it sits tight. It costs around 1500 INR

Next I got BM 10H pro phone holder from Bobo which I’ve attached to the gps mount.

Pros of touring GPS setup for Triumph Scrambler 400X

Now the beauty of the whole setup is that the phone or any gps device for that matter sits right below the line of sight when you’re touring. This makes viewing the map much easier than having in installed anywhere else.

When you wear touring helmets it’s often difficult to tilt your head and keep looking down. I’ve had some close calls in city traffic where I’ve got distracted looking at the navigation. Here when it’s just below the line of sight, you don’t need to tilt your head. Just a glance below and you’ll have the maps for access.

Cons of touring GPS setup for Triumph Scrambler 400X

The only downside to this current setup is that it covers the speedometer a little at the top. I don’t mind that and if it’s matter of concern, use a smaller phone holder or even better, a carplay device.

Links to all these products – Bizen GPS Holder for Interceptor 650 Bobo BM10H Pro Phone Holder

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The best mod for Triumph Scrambler 400X – 15t front sprocket

The cheapest and best mod for the Triumph Scrambler 400X 15t front sprocket review

The Triumph Scrambler 400X’s highly responsive and peppy nature of the throttle on the road can be a little too much and intimidating off road. There are two solutions to it. Either you can practice a lot and get used to it, or spend 250 INR and get the 15t front sprocket.

The one nature of the Scrambler 400X that we loved right from the time we test rode the bike is how responsive the throttle was. The bike is quick to rev even with the slightest throttle twist.

However when we started taking it off road, we found that nature to be quite uncomfortable especially when riding an unknown challenging terrain. The extremely sensitive nature of the throttle made it difficult to slowly manoeuver through the trails. The bike jumps even with the slightest throttle movement which gets intimidating.

So I decided to try the Speed 400’s 15t sprocket on the Scrambler 400X. It costs around 270 INR, labour cost excluded.

And now we did more than 4000 kms with it out of which 3000 kms were done in Ladakh and Kashmir. Long story short, it’s the best mod the Scrambler so far. So here are the pros and cons to the 15t sprocket on the Scrambler 400X.

Pros of the 15t front sprocket for the Triumph Scrambler 400X

1. Less Jerkiness

The biggest improvement is the reduced jerkiness especially at low speeds when riding off road. This makes the throttle response a lot more predictable and pleasant.

2. Less Aggressive Engine Braking

Just like the decrease in the jerky throttle, the engine braking also becomes less aggressive and smoother. This is again more useful off-road especially in sandy or slushy conditions. When you cut off throttle in these terrain, the sudden deceleration causes the wheel to dig in. The 15t sprocket smoothens it out and then engine braking is now more manageable and useful.

3. Taller Gear Ratios

The scrambler has very short gear ratios. Even in the city traffic I used to find myself in 6th gear if I wanted to ride in the lower half of the rev range. And while on dirt we found ourselves changing the first 3 gears quite often. With the 15t sprocket, the gear ratios have panned out perfectly.

The first gear is actually usable off road and you don’t need to frequently change gears in city traffic anymore. Surprisingly I didn’t notice any drop in lower end torque as expected. I think it’s mostly because Scrambler has more than enough low end torque to spare.

4. Higher Cruising Speed

One disadvantage of the Triumph Scrambler 400X is that the bike seems to get chocked up around the 6000rpm which roughly translates to 110 kph. Now since the ratios are taller, the bike sits at 300-500 rpm less at a particular speed compared to the 14t sprocket. So now you can cruise comfortably at 120 kph.

5. Smooth Running

Overall, owing to the above mentioned points I feel the bike in general has become smoother and comfortable.

6. No Change In Mileage

I have noticed a slight improvement in mileage on my Himalayan when I made a similar sprocket change. However in Scrambler I think there’s not much change in the mileage. We got a mileage close to 35 kmpl in Ladakh but there in general all bikes get good mileage and so I can’t attribute that to the sprocket. But there’s no drop in mileage for sure.

Cons of the 15t front sprocket for the Triumph Scrambler 400X

I’ve not noticed any con so far. Usually with a higher teeth front sprocket you tend to lose some of the low end torque but surprisingly that wasn’t the case with Scrambler. The bike is still damn responsive and engaging.

Still you can spin the rear wheel on dirt with a slight twist of the throttle and still it climbs steep hills like the high passes in Ladakh in low rpms with ease. That’s why I think the 15t sprocket is the best mod you can get for your Scrambler 400X.

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The best touring accessories for the Triumph Scrambler 400X

The best touring accessories for the Triumph Scrambler 400X

Although the Triumph Scrambler 400X is a nearly complete package for city commutes and short rides, here are a few touring accessories for the Triumph Scrambler 400X that take it up a higher level and make it more comfortable for long-distance touring.

1. Maddog ScoutX Aux Lights

Maddog Scout X touring accessories triumph scrambler 400X

The stock LED headlight is very weak and provides very little visibility on the highways. We installed the Maddog Scout X aux lights which has a good focus as well as enough throw to light up quite a large area ahead.

There are cheaper alternatives like the HJG lights but we went for the Maddog ones as they have a warranty and better-quality wiring and switches. It costs almost 10k for the lights, clamps, switch and wiring. Now a word of caution. Get it installed by an expert and not by the guys at any accessory store to avoid any wiring issues.

Product Link – https://www.maddog.co.in/product_details/SCX-1

2. Triumph Luggage Tail Rack

We installed the tail rack from Triumph itself as they fit perfectly and come with a 2-year warranty. It costs around 2k INR but its worth the price as the build quality is top-notch.

Product Link – https://khivrajtriumph.com/shop/luggage-rack-speed-speed-400-and-scrambler-400-x/

Triumph Luggage rack touring accessories triumph scrambler 400X

3. Studds Top Box

studds vault top box touring accessories triumph scrambler 400X

On the tail rack, we’ve installed Studds’ Vault top box. We are not big fans of those huge hard luggage cases and hence we went for the smallest one. It costs 800 INR. It fits basic necessities for city commutes like rain covers, a pair of gloves, specs, a microfibre towel and so on.

Product Link – https://ridersjunction.com/product/studds-vault-box-matt-black/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxeyxBhC7ARIsAC7dS38WtwyipjCGuk0Cv-_B7yAzZOBTDGzpC5l4C5xSHYHHccqxGCrwKUEaAlmKEALw_wcB

4. Triumph Lower Engine Guard

Triumph’s lower engine guards are so well built that it has survived 3 falls now. It’s very sturdy, protects the engine well, looks well in line with the rest of the frame and comes with a 2-year warranty. The only downside is that it sits close to the frame so once when the rider fell down, the bike fell on her legs and got stuck. So we had to lift the bike to get her leg out.

lower engine guards touring accessories triumph scrambler 400X

She escaped unhurt with only a few minor abrasions. To prevent such incidents in the future, we might uninstall this and go for the Mototorque crash guard with the slider so that the rider will have some space to pull their leg out in case of a fall.

Product Link – https://khivrajtriumph.com/shop/lower-engine-bars-speed-400-scrambler-400x/

5. MX Handguard

mx handguards touring accessories triumph scrambler 400X

The stock hand guards that come with the bike are entirely plastic and don’t absorb any impact. It’s mainly installed for aesthetic purposes. During the first fall itself, it broke off and didn’t even protect the clutch lever and we had to get the lever replaced.

We got the MX hand guard installed. It’s not an easy fit and it takes a bit of struggle to get it installed but it serves the purpose well. During the second fall, this guard and protected the lever. Only the screw got bent which we got replaced by a local store. MX Handguards without DRL costs around 1500 INR.

Product Link – https://www.motomodz.com/products/mx-handguard-without-drl-for-motorcycle?variant=47199098470698&currency=INR&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxeyxBhC7ARIsAC7dS3-MRhMmHTEm3NvMIInYBpQU3xn2dk-bycK1jSpsSKXFNeHqJeoGZQsaAgQfEALw_wcB

6. Pro Taper Gear Boot

Pro Taper’s gear boot prevents marks from forming on the shoes and gives a better grip when shifting gears. It’s a simple but one of the best touring accessories for the Triumph Scrambler 400X.

Product Link – amzn.to/3UOAxMK(opens in a new tab)

7. Carbon Racing Windshield for Triumph Scrambler 400X

carbon racing windshield touring accessories triumph scrambler 400X

The Triumph Scrambler 400X hits a top speed of more than 160 kmph and cruises at 120-140 kmph. The only issue you face while cruising at such speeds is the strong wind blast due to the tall stance of the seating position. So to make it more touring-friendly, we’ve installed the Carbon Racing windshield which reduces a lot of wind blast to the chest area and some amount to the face.

Although it takes away the Scrambler look, the functionality it provides makes the Scrambler more touring-friendly. It comes in 2 tones – clear and tinted. It costs around 2600 INR. If you want additional protection, you may install a Pro spec windshield extender on top of this visor.

Product Link – carbonracing.in/collections/scrambler-400-x/products/wanderer-premium-touring-windshield-for-triumph-scrambler-400x-smoked(opens in a new tab)

8. Mototorque Number Plate Holder for Triumph Scrambler 400X

The Carbon Racing windshield is attached to the stock number plate mount in the front. So we had to get the number plate holder from Mototorque to mount the number plate to a different position. Even if you don’t get the visor, I feel the number plate looks better on the front fender than how it looks on the headlight. It costs around 500 INR.

Product Link – https://mototorque.in/products/triumph-speed-400-number-plate-holder

mototorque number plate holder touring accessories triumph scrambler 400X

9. Zana Offset Handle Bar Risers

zana offset handlebar riser touring accessories triumph scrambler 400X

The stock configuration of the Triumph Scrambler 400X has a sporty stance which is good for city commutes and short rides. However, during the long hauls, we felt uncomfortable in our lower backs and shoulders as we were both short riders.

Zana’s offset handlebar riser took care of that issue. It elevates the handlebar and brings it closer to the rider for a better upright seating position more suited for the highways. The drawback is more windblast but now you know how to take care of that.

Product Link – https://www.zanamotorcycles.com/product/offset-handle-bar-riser-silver–for-triumph-scrambler-400

10. KTM Rear View Mirrors

The stock mirrors of the Triumph Scrambler 400X are good in terms of looks and stability but the field of view is very low. So we are planning to install the KTM 390 ADV mirrors once they come in stock at the service centre near to me. I have been using them on my Himalayan for the last 4 years and they are the best.

11. Bobo BM17H Phone Holder

My iPhone 12 mini’s optical image stabiliser got ruined by the handlebar vibrations during my trip to Rajasthan which rendered the main camera completely useless. It isn’t repairable and replacing the camera module would cost close to 15k INR.

I wasn’t aware of this issue with iPhones and motorcycle mounts and to prevent further damage, we got Bobo’s BM17H with the vibration dampener to protect the iPhone’s camera. Till now Yash’s phone hasn’t suffered any damage but I’ve heard from some users that even these holders with vibration dampeners aren’t enough to protect the OIS. So I recommend getting a normal holder like a Bobo BM4 and a secondary cheap Android phone just for navigation purposes.

Product Link – https://amzn.to/4b8EMsc

12. Mototorque Brake Fluid Reservoir Guard

mototorque brake fluid reservoir

Mototorque’s brake fluid reservoir guard is of good quality and looks aesthetic. An oil reservoir guard is a necessity when you go trail riding to prevent any stones or sharp objects from damaging the reservoir.

Product Link – mototorque.in/products/triumph-scrambler-400x-reservoir-oil-guard(opens in a new tab)

13. Helmet Lock

A generic numbered helmet lock from Amazon comes in handy for short rides and city commutes.

Product Link – https://amzn.to/3URUkLl

I hope you find the information on the touring accessories for the Triumph Scrambler 400X useful. Watch the detailed video on these accessories below.

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