Triumph Speed 400 versus Husqvarna Svartpilen 401

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Triumph

Triumph Speed 400

Naked
Husqvarna

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2024 bis 2024~
Built von 2017 bis 2024~
RRP 5.595 €
RRP 6.299 €
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Pros:
  • Classic, tidy and high-quality look
  • Engine with good manners
  • easy-to-drive A2 machine
  • Switchable traction control
  • simple but well-made roadster
Pros:
Cons:
  • Footpegs close together
  • Pillion operation so so-so
Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.377 mm
Length :
2.085 mm Height : 1.084 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
170 kg
Wheelbase: 1.357 mm
Seat :
820 mm
Weight :
159 kg

Engine

Motor design: Liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC engine with 4 valves 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 398 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 89 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 399 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 89 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 155 km/h
Performance: 40 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 38 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
371 km
Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Performance: 45 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 37 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption:
3 l
Reach:
382 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Hybrid Bridge/Perimeter Frame, Tubular Steel, Bolted Rear Subframe (Steel)
Front suspension:
43 mm "Big Piston" upside-down fork (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Gas-pressure central shock absorber with external reservoir and adjustable spring preload (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Light metal two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/70 R17
Rear tyres: 150/60 R17
Frame type:
Chromium-molybdenum tubular trellis frame, powder-coated (steel)
Front suspension:
WP APEX 43 mm USD (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/70-R17
Rear tyres: 150/60-R17

Brakes

Front brake
Rigid 300 mm rotor, 4-piston fixed caliper, ABS ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Rigid 230 mm rotor, floating caliper, ABS ( 230 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, 4-piston radial fixed caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston floating caliper ( 240 mm)

Conclusion on the Triumph Speed 400

The Triumph Speed 400 is a simple but well-made A2 naked bike with plenty of style. Not only does it look good, but it also drives great. With good brakes and tyres, as well as a lively single-cylinder engine, Triumph shows the competition how to put a high-quality bike on the road. Good job!
 
The test machine was provided to us by the Triumph flagship store Q-Bike in Hamburg . There, the Speed 400 in blue will be on display and is looking forward to test riders. By the way, this also applies to the sister model, the Triumph Scrambler 400 X, which we find at least as chic and will test soon. We are already looking forward to it!

Price/Availability/Colors/Years of Construction

  • Price: 5.345 €
  • Availability: since 04/2024
  • Colours: red, blue, black