Triumph Scrambler 400 X Mileage

Service Cost: ₹2k for first service at 1k km/45 days, ₹5-6k for next yearly services at 1 year/16k km (I would suggest 10k km because dusty Indian roads).
Mileage: 25kmpl regular city traffic, 22kmpl just stop and go traffic, 30kmpl with mature throttle control and non peak hours city rides, 20-22kmpl when high revving and regularly reaching excess of 120kmph.
Build Quality: It's in a class of it's own at this price range (especially speed 400) and is on par with the bikes 1 segment above it. It's better than royal Enfield 650's and KTM 390's (including adv). No competition in it, from switches to welds, it is a true Triumph in that regard.
Engine: One of the most well made single cylinder engine, as if it's made by the Japanese. It has virtually 0 buzz from 2.5-4k and at 5k. At 4.5k and 5.5-7k rpm, there is slight buzz (not vibes) in the break level and handlebar, but it's still less than the competition, including the new Himalayan 450. From 7k onwards, they're very noticeable but fun if you want a more lively, sporty feeling. If you don't like that at all, don't worry, in 6th gear you can cruise till 120 without any significant buzziness. Low end torque is again one of the best, starting from 2.5k rpm itself (and better than the new Himalayan). Although low end torque is higher on the new Harley Davidson 440, but considering it isn't a long stroke bike, it's a close match. It doesn't lack torque anywhere, be it low, mid or high range. Top end (7k+ rpm) of KTM's are better but they lose out in mid and bottom end by big margin.There was a common problem with engine cutting off on low gears. Not everyone faced it but it was common. Triumph issued a new ECU update and specifically asked all of us to get it installed, so it means they're listening to issues and feedback and it did fix stalling of many people, however some bag eggs do remain. It's possible that this issue is the same as other Triumph bikes, you can check that link in the comments.
Handling: It's a tall bike at 835mm but it's far more navigable in heavy traffic because of its weight distribution and rake angle. It's more manoeuvrable than cruisers like highness and at par with V storm 250. V storm is lighter than this so that bike will be more confidence inspiring but once you get used to the weight, they're pretty even. Having a 19inch wheel instead of 21inch also helps with this aspect, giving best of both the world's, city travel and light to medium off-roading.
Tires: They are average in normal conditions and I wish they were better in wet or sandy conditions. It's possible for a fishtail to happen in wet conditions (happened with me but only once). This would be the biggest area of improvement, but they don't stop you from going anywhere. (I haven't driven in snow areas so can't say about that)
Headlights: They're average. The grill does affect the brightness slightly, but the throw and brightness is ok. Not great, not terrible. But because they're white LED's, you'll have trouble in fog.
Highway performance and Windblast: This is more or less like a naked bike so expect similar levels of windblast. Past 110 it hits you strong and you won't be able to ride nonstop at that speed for long, but then again, you shouldn't because our roads are far from perfect. Highway performance is great but cruisers and adventure tourer's will be more comfortable. However the bike won't prevent you from going anywhere comfortably.The official fly windscreen deflects the wind to the upper chest/shoulders (chest only if you're 6+ feet) so it means more wind on your helmet. You can keep this in mind if you plan on getting it.
Suspension: Front suspension is amazing. Right amount of rebound, damping and travel. Himalayan suspension are better, but with these, you won't fell like you're missing out on anything except when you're doing extreme off-roading, then it will bottom out. Rear suspension is slightly more stiffer and has higher rebound. If you've driven regular bikes, they're still better. If you've driven off road/adv bikes, the rebound and stiffness would seem on the higher side. But this happens only when riding solo without luggage. Being able to adjust rear suspension preload is a plus.
Electronic: Traction Control and rear ABS are switchable. I can't comment on their effectiveness but so far, they haven't been intrusive. Speedometer does have an error of 5-10%, which I feel is on the higher side when riding on triple digits. Fuel gauge and mileage isn't very accurate and tachometer is a bit small so it's hard to read, otherwise instrument cluster is clear and easy to read. All LED's are also bright and very good.
Brakes: They're organic brake pads so they are very progressive and don't have very sharp breaking which is good and needed when riding off-road. But this also means that they take slightly longer to stop the bike on regular roads compared to sintered pads and would last slightly less. You can change them with Speed 400's Brembo break pads that are sintered for around ₹2200. Nothing wrong with current breaks, they are good and solid but can certainly be upgraded to excellent ones if you don't go off-road.
Radiator fan: The fan turns on often because the bike is liquid cooled (happens with all liquid cooled bikes when they're standstill) and it's very big so it's noise might irritate you. But it doesn't blow too hot of air and it's directed below your knees so they don't ruin your experience. The radiator fan is one of the biggest I've seen which is good because it'll keep engine temperature in check.
Mud protection: It's better than CB350RS but still not too good. You would get some dirt thrown off in wet roads on your chest (very light) and some on your back. Windscreen will most likely save you from front wheel splash (not tested by me). Triumph does sell extra mud protection kit as accessory which makes the stock mud guard longer. I recently installed it so I'll update the post after testing it properly.

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