I took a Sunday afternoon ride out in the country and tested the legs of the Scrambler 400 X on some flowing country roads.
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@itskyb7 күн бұрын
I just purchased my Scrambler 400. I cannot wait to get it out on the road.
@adamcurrey20983 ай бұрын
That was a great ride, I'm happy with that performance, I'm 64, so I'm not out to bust a gut, Ive watched many reviews, but this is the best as I'm in NZ. So cheers for that
@JohnnyPowRides3 ай бұрын
Thank You! more rides and videos coming, been a bit busy the last couple weeks
@user-we6zf8wv2k3 ай бұрын
Sometimes a gloomy day makes for good filming---no shadows or glare and whatnot. Love seeing those South Carolina pine forests! Thanks.
@gorrdd3 ай бұрын
Very interesting take on your experience yesterday, John. I think you need to look at some risers so that your not so hunched over. Also, some adjustable foot pegs that can be moved back an inch or so in order to more evenly distribute your weight over the bike. In addition, you need some Shinko's, like the ones on your DR. You also need some kind of vibration isolator grips and heavier bar end weights. Lastly, you need to see if the preload adjustment on the rear suspension will get rid of any excessive bounce. Do everything else first and if that really improves the experience, then think about investing in the rear suspension, to get the stability you want. This bike has the basic power and gearing and light weight to do what you want it to do. But the other aspects need to be tuned in order to make it your own. The gas milage can't be determined yet. You need to get out of the break in period to see if the EFI computer adjusts itself to a less rich mixture. Rich keeps the engine running cooler during break in... but gives lousy gas milage. Gord
@thegreatoutthere2 ай бұрын
You're right about the riding position. The weight is more centered, like a road bike. Scramblers are great on gravel roads, just not a match for any dual sport or ADV bike with a larger front wheel - and with less weight plowing in the rough stuff. I rode part of the TAT with a fellow on a DRZ Super Moto. Even with knobbies installed, he was not able to keep up.
@CGB653 ай бұрын
If I could give a 2 thumbs up I would. I really appreciate your objective and personal review. All other reviewers have simply been sales related. I am still considering a purchase, I have to wait a few more months though. This bike seems to be the one to get.
@JohnnyPowRides3 ай бұрын
You're gonna love it
@robertpeardon87713 ай бұрын
Great ride! Can't wait for mine to arrive!
@arjununhale40313 ай бұрын
A very thoughtfull review. Loved it. Been driving her for 2 months now in India, its been a wild time.
@SomeGuyRides3 ай бұрын
Looks like a blast - congrats on the new bike Pow!
@robertbraden89393 ай бұрын
Anglio I will ask you the same question( from above ) on your channel .
@Dzlator2 ай бұрын
Johnny, Just heard from Ang about the smf deal. Wishing you the best!
@toddsell54603 ай бұрын
congrats on your new bike Johnny, haven't seen you Ya-who-in so much about any bike I've seen ya on (-: Hee hee you drove across the country on a vespa and didn't have so much to say my friend. Nice vid there
@JohnnyPowRides3 ай бұрын
That's true I really didn't have a lot of talking in the cannonball trip - I was mostly focused on grinding to the checkpoints. That was an amazing trip, though.
@brettgazdzinski94773 ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks for doing it. I just got a new 2023 RE Scram 411 and its REALLY smooth at 70 mph. At all speeds really. Maybe they made improvements in the engine balance. I think these small engines do not mind reving and you wont wear them out doing so. My Scram also has a 19 inch front wheel and also feels less stable off road than other dual sport type bikes. Is it just the 19 or something else. Anyway, great looking bike, enjoy!
@nathanyt3 ай бұрын
This is therapeutic
@JohnnyPowRides3 ай бұрын
thanks. check out my other playlists on my channel. lots of lengthy rides with music, Wyoming BDR, Great Divide, Smokey Mtn 500 etc
@Sardaukkar3 ай бұрын
very nice video, bro. thx
@molonlabe96023 ай бұрын
Good description for Royal Enfield...lugging around. I tested a Hunter and it took a long time to get to 60mph and then wouldn't go much higher. My Speed 400 is supposed to arrive this month.
@leeinwisАй бұрын
My 250 rally is way quicker than a Hunter ..
@udmbfckx29163 ай бұрын
Definitely more off-road oriented tires would be a huge improvement on the trails at the expense of on road handling, just like anything else out there. Then again there is a limit to tubeless off road tires, so definitely no single track but anything else outside this and extreme dirt riding could be a go with proper tires. Add a windshield and throw some soft luggage and you have your own adventure bike
@user-cv9my1jq2r3 ай бұрын
Cool lookin bike JP. Hard to tell but the engine seemed a lot more refined than the himi. Thanks for the video.
@JohnnyPowRides3 ай бұрын
It's way more sporty than the REH that is for sure
@notgamingwithmax3 ай бұрын
I would guess the 19" front coupled with the more vertical steering head angle and the extra weight will make the sand two track riding feel more unstable than a Himalayan having a 21" front and lower overall feel to it.
@rstrakovsky3 ай бұрын
Im not surprised it wasn't as confident offroad as the DR650 which is a proper dual sport vs a street bike with 19inch rim and a little extra suspension travel. But I would have expected it to be relatively comfortable on the sort kf terrain you rode. I wonder if the wet conditions played into it. Solid vid, looking forward to more impressions! How tall are you btw?
@JohnnyPowRides2 ай бұрын
6.2..
@frankpinion49373 ай бұрын
foot peg position for ideal placement will vary between rider height so it's a compromise for manufacturer.
@alonsosalas42052 ай бұрын
Loved the ride! - did you switch to ''off-road'' and/or ''traction control'' mode when riding that wet trail? -- just curious if it'd would have felt different. -- am 1 week away from getting mine, can't wait! -- great review and thanks brother!
@naturalforlife67413 ай бұрын
I like to over dress for cold weather. I never regret it.
@JohnnyPowRides3 ай бұрын
I may never learn
@udayshome179318 күн бұрын
I'm hoping that you've done the first service by now. Did the buzz between 50-60 go down after?
@leeinwis11 күн бұрын
My crf rally is smooth af .
@steves66143 ай бұрын
Pretty sloppy road for your first time out. I'm guessing tires would make all the difference. Great ride!
@m8c976403 ай бұрын
I'm getting this bike for just the types of off roading you were showing. Would the bike perform better if you had a more off road tire than the 70/30s the bike comes with?
@JohnnyPowRides2 ай бұрын
for sure
@mxdad32rideon33 ай бұрын
I’ve been getting 60 mpg from mine so far verified not just going by the gauge. Only have about 200 miles on it so far though.
@JohnnyPowRides3 ай бұрын
My gauge says 60
@mark.e.p3 ай бұрын
Put some decent off-road tyres on it, and it'll be a blast.
@ktmracer35873 ай бұрын
Curious to see how the gearing works for you over all. The scrambler has one tooth lower on the front vs the speed 400 if I recall correctly.
@JohnnyPowRides3 ай бұрын
Yeah, me too.
@robertbraden89393 ай бұрын
I have a navagation question . It appears that you use gaia ? what phone or tablet mount do you use ?. Bobby
@JohnnyPowRides3 ай бұрын
Yes I love GAIA. Just on my iPhone. I have the vibration reducing Quad Lock mount, but on rougher trips I switch to a backup phone and use GAIA offline with no cell service
@robertbraden89393 ай бұрын
Ok. Thanks.@@JohnnyPowRides
@blacktiger955i3 ай бұрын
You said that the fuel light had just come on as you approached the fuel station. I would love to know how much it took to fill up at that point.
@JohnnyPowRides3 ай бұрын
2.246 gallon at 93 miles. I keep all my fuel logs in an app on my phone. After I go through another tank I’ll get a more accurate MPG
@blacktiger955i3 ай бұрын
@@JohnnyPowRides Hmmm, that's not very good mpg. I'm UK based and converted that as about 50UKmpg. I get around 65UKmpg out of my Scrambler1200XC!
@JohnnyPowRides3 ай бұрын
@@blacktiger955iyeah, I’m not positive about this fill up. Gonna run the next tank through and calculate then
@TEXASAMERICANBULLIES3 ай бұрын
This bike is meant to be ridden high in the rpms. Hence the higher redline
@Stagmuffins3 ай бұрын
How do you like the Scrambler in comparison to you DR?
@robertaylsworth47622 ай бұрын
My question as well. I am considering picking up a 400x but would have to part with my DR.Not sure if I would be happy😮
@JohnnyPowRidesАй бұрын
DR rules all the way
@jayeshc40923 ай бұрын
You Must test ride the New Himalayan 450 with the Sherpa engine..
@JohnnyPowRides3 ай бұрын
Oh yes. I have my eyes on that bike as well for sure
@wantblackwolf3 ай бұрын
Was the hand problem just because you were cold?
@JohnnyPowRides3 ай бұрын
combination of cold, vibration, and death grip I suppose
@JohnnyPowRides3 ай бұрын
maybe I'm getting older and softer but I was thinking on this ride: "I wonder if they have heated grips as an accessory on this bike..."
@Tmagri43 ай бұрын
Heated grips are an option on the 400x.
@jasonlawrence83023 ай бұрын
what a dork
@JohnnyPowRidesАй бұрын
You can fuck off
@universogk32183 ай бұрын
Hello, good afternoon, I'm Brazilian. This motorcycle is coming to Brazil in the next few months. I'd like to know if it's good for traveling with my wife, etc. I saw that it reaches 160km/h, which is a good speed in Brazil. I'd like to know more.
@JohnnyPowRides3 ай бұрын
I feel like this bike would be best suited for solo rider, with minimal luggage. I would look for something larger. thanks for watching!
@udmbfckx29163 ай бұрын
Honda bikes ground clearance: Scrambler SCL500: 6.1 inches, Adventure CB500X: 7.1 inches Adventure Transalp: 8.3 inches. This Triumph Scrambler? 7.7 inches!! Not too far from the KTM ADV 390 at 7.9 inches. Only downside is that shorter riders most likely will stay away. And please stop with the P3N15 jokes!