In this review, we'll explore if the affordable version of the popular Speed 400 is a worthy choice. We'll cover everything from its performance and handling to its styling and comfort.
So at the end of it, let us know what you think of the new Speed T4!
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So at the end of it, let us know what you think of the new Speed T4!
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00:00Modern classic motorcycles, probably the most visually appealing two wheelers, not just
00:09in India, but globally.
00:16And Triumph with the Speed 400 has really hit the mark and with me, this is Triumph's
00:22latest offering, the Speed T4.
00:25I'm going to take you guys through whatever we get on this motorcycle because this is
00:29the more affordable version of the Speed 400.
00:36Welcome back to DriveSpark, I'm Vedant Johari and stay tuned for the whole video.
00:44Now starting off with the design of this motorcycle, at the front we get the classic circular headlamp
00:49that we see in other neoretro motorcycles and this is a split style headlamp.
00:54Right at the centre of our headlamp, we get the Triumph logo and our main headlamp unit
00:59is located on either side.
01:01The top and the bottom section are for our high beams.
01:05Now moving on to our indicators, we get these really sleek indicators in the smoke finish,
01:09however with the indicators on, it doesn't reduce visibility at all.
01:13So at the front we get telescopic suspensions with 17-inch alloy wheels and it looks really
01:18really good.
01:19Now we get a vertical radiator as well because this is a liquid cooled engine.
01:22I'll tell you about the engine specs a little later on in the video and now moving on, we
01:26get disc brakes in the front, bi-brake calipers and now moving on to the side design of the
01:31motorcycle.
01:32So now looking at the side view of it, as you can see, this is where the whole neo-retro
01:36stance really comes out.
01:38Here, drop shaped tank and at the front of our tank, we get these two grooves for when
01:42you want to turn, the forks that we get in the front, they won't damage our tank.
01:46Now apart from that, we get an offset fuel cap and the tank comes in this very nice triple
01:50tone finish, black, grey and red.
01:54Now we get a few white elements on it such as the Triumph logos on either side and the
01:58speed written at the centre of our tank.
02:00Now we get the 400 as this is a 400cc motorcycle on either side and here we also get place
02:06to keep our thighs for when we're riding.
02:09So now coming to the seat, well we get this elongated seat as you can see with this ribbed
02:12pattern and this again just enhances the whole classic look, the whole retro look of the
02:17motorcycle.
02:18Also the seat that we get is 10mm more cushioned than the Speed 400, giving us a more comfortable
02:23ride for when we require it.
02:25Now moving on to the complete rear side of this, we get a very neatly styled grab handle
02:30and we also get a very neatly styled taillight.
02:34Now the taillight is nicely housed between the mudguard and the beginning of our body
02:39on the rear, again just blending into the whole motorcycle, not standing out and creating
02:45a different appeal, just taking one with the whole motorcycle.
02:49Now we get the Triumph logo also located on our tail lamp and we get the same indicators
02:53that we get on the front at the back as well.
02:56Now coming to the mirrors on this, well we get the circular mirrors that we see in most
03:00retro motorcycles, in most neoclassic motorcycles and the switchgear also we get is very very
03:06simple, very minimal, nothing too extreme, we don't get toggles such as up, down, left,
03:12right for our instrument cluster, it's everything that's needed.
03:15Also we get this small information button on our switchgear to control all the meters,
03:22all our readings we get on the instrument cluster.
03:24Now moving on from that, let's talk about the seating position, let's talk about what
03:29the engine of the motorcycle has to offer.
03:43I, for example, am 6 foot 1 and the seat height of this motorcycle is 806mm.
03:52Now as you guys can see, let me put this hand up for you, so as you guys can see, I can
03:56comfortably rest my feet flat on the ground and even for people who are around 5'8",
04:025'9", even they will be able to rest flat.
04:05So now coming to the rider's angle of the motorcycle, as you can see, I'm in a very
04:10comfortable position, I'm not aggressive, nor am I reclined, I'm just what I need,
04:15I feel like I'm in control of the motorcycle, I feel like I'm in command of the motorcycle
04:19and now coming to the main powertrain of this PT4.
04:23Powering this is a 398cc liquid-cooled engine, single cylinder that produces 31 horsepower
04:30and 36Nm of torque.
04:33Now most of the power we feel in the lower range because the low-end torque of this is
04:38tremendous.
04:39You can get going from third gear at around 20-30 kmph and you don't feel the engine knocking,
04:44you don't feel it thumping, it'll take you, it'll accelerate the speed very linear, it's
04:49not an aggressive acceleration, but it will get you up to speed even if you're doing lower
04:54speeds on higher gears.
04:55So now coming to the gearbox, we get a 6-speed gearbox, the gears do feel a little clunky
05:00and when you need to downshift, even if you're rev-matching, you may feel it struggle a bit.
05:06However, as you keep riding the bike for a distance, as you get used to it, you will
05:10understand the whole mechanism of the gearbox and accordingly, you'll alter your riding
05:14style based on what the motorcycle likes.
05:18So it does take some time to get used to, however, it's not an inconvenient feature.
05:23Now coming to the whole rideability of this, coming to how it is in traffic, well, this
05:29PT4 is extremely comfortable.
05:33It's light, it weighs 180 kgs, but you don't feel that weight when you're riding.
05:39The telescopic forks make it that much more easy to manoeuvre from left to right.
05:44The whole design of the motorcycle has been changed, has been altered to just give you
05:50a much more easier ride.
05:53When we were riding it, we rode it through peak traffic in Bangalore and most of you
05:57guys know, Bangalore traffic is unbearable.
06:00However, with this, it became a little more bearable.
06:04We were going through small roads, wide roads, bumpy roads, tarred roads, everything and
06:10it was, and the bike did not struggle.
06:13The engine did not heat up, the suspension, the front or rear suspension didn't act up.
06:19It felt extremely good to ride.
06:22However, when we're in extreme bumper to bumper traffic, that is the only place where you
06:28will feel the heat radiate out of the engine.
06:30Otherwise, even if you're riding in normal traffic, you are going to feel comfortable.
06:35It's only when you get very close, when you're moving at probably 5-6 kmph and when you're
06:41mainly at a standstill with the engine on, that's when you may feel your legs start to
06:46heat up.
06:47You will have to deal with that, you will have to get used to it, but once you're back
06:50into motion, it's again, a comfortable ride.
06:53So now, I've told you guys about the engine, I've told you guys how it is to ride, but
06:57what does it sound like?
06:58Is it a soft sound?
06:59Is it loud?
07:00Is it thumpy?
07:01Is it smooth?
07:02Well, I'm going to show you guys right now.
07:14Let us know what you guys think of the exhaust note in the comment section down below.
07:18So now coming to prices of the Speed T4.
07:21Well, this is priced at Rs. 2,17,000 ex-showroom, whereas the Speed 400 is priced at Rs. 2,40,000
07:29ex-showroom.
07:30So as I said, this is a more affordable Speed 400, however, it does lose out on some of
07:35the premium features that we get on the Speed.
07:37All in all, that being said, this is still a brilliant ride, where you still get the
07:42main safety features that you need, such as dual-channel ABS, twin disc brakes, and the
07:47engine is also extremely refined.
07:49All in all, this was a quick review of the Speed T4.
07:52I hope you guys enjoyed this video, don't forget to like, comment and subscribe.
07:56My name is Vedant Johari, signing out.