Best Value Motorcycle of 2024: Triumph TR 400 platform

It’s probably not the biggest surprise to see Triumph’s new 400s again here. There can be a fair amount of crossover between the MOBO for Entry-Level/Lightweight and value. When one model/platform is able to pull off both, it further accentuates the importance and likelihood that the model will go on to do great things for the brand and motorcycling as a whole – and that’s where we’re at with the Best Value Motorcycle of 2024: the Triumph TR 400 platform.

The Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X offer their own unique experiences, and both do so at an absolutely great price point. Seemingly without cutting corners, Triumph has managed to create two new lightweight machines that look equally as good on their own as they do slotting in next to their bigger, older siblings. The Speed 400 delivers approachable performance that will still keep more experienced riders grinning when the tarmac turns twisty. It’s equally adept around town and its smaller stature, 31.1-inch seat, and 375-pound curb weight should be appealing to riders of all experience levels. The Scrambler 400 X will appeal to those looking for the scrambler vibe, but let’s be honest, they look very similar. Where the Scrambler stands out is its more open ergos, taller seat height, and switchable ABS and TC for off-road excursions. Larger riders may want to give the Scrambler a closer look.

Triumph has managed to enter a new segment with two solid options for those looking for an entry-level/lightweight motorcycle. Perhaps even more impressively, Triumph has managed to do so with the Speed 400 priced at $5,195 and the Scrambler 400 X retailing for $5,795 – both excellent prices for the quality created by Triumph and Bajaj.

Honorable mention

Of course, the value category doesn’t have to revolve around low pricepoints, it’s about, well, value. That said, CFMotos 450 in the Ibex ADV provides a lot of bang for your buck, sporting performance and features on par or above that of its competitors. Moving to the other side of the conversation, Yamaha’s MT-09 SP delivers a great value for its performance over the base model, “what’s upgraded essentially addresses the standard bike’s perceived flaws,” stated Troy. It was an obvious contender for the award. Likewise, Suzuki’s GSX-8R also had a spot at the table during our discussion. While it’s at a solid price for its category, it couldn’t unseat the twins, er, Singles from Hinckley.