Triumph Scrambler 400 XC vs Triumph Speed 400 Base (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Scrambler 400 XCstacks up against the Triumph Speed 400 Base. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Scrambler 400 XCTriumph Speed 400 Base
Model year20262026
Price$6,895$5,495
Engine398 cc398 cc
Weight186 kg170 kg
Seat height835 mm790 mm
Fuel capacity13.0 L13.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresMetzeler Karoo Street: 100/90 R19 / Metzeler Karoo Street: 140/80 R17Metzeler Sportec M9RR: 110/70 R17 / Metzeler Sportec M9RR: 150/60 R17

Triumph Scrambler 400 XC vs Triumph Speed 400 Base — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Scrambler 400 XC and the Triumph Speed 400 Base usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Scrambler 400 XC brings its published horsepower in a 186 kg package, while the Triumph Speed 400 Base counters with its own power figure at 170 kg. On price, the Triumph Speed 400 Base has the lower MSRP.

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: