Access Shade 420 vs Triton Defcon M4 (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Access Shade 420stacks up against the Triton Defcon M4. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAccess Shade 420Triton Defcon M4
Model year20182015
Price
Engine359 cc359 cc
Horsepower27 hp24 hp
Weight321 kg321 kg
Fuel capacity4.4 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Wave
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Wave
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Access Shade 420 vs Triton Defcon M4 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Access Shade 420 and the Triton Defcon M4 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Access Shade 420 brings 27 hp in a 321 kg package, while the Triton Defcon M4 counters with 24 hp at 321 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: