Approved , beginnerfriendly appeal . It ’ s manoeuvrable in a pinch , and handles high speed cornering just fine ( although knee sliders may be overkill ). Adding to the beginner-friendly appeal , both the front and rear brakes offer ABS , with acceptable stopping power . The traction control is a welcome addition , as is the ability to turn it off ( through finicky menus ) which I did at every wet opportunity to get the thrill of ripping the open throttle and letting the rear slide around a little . As a tech-obsessed youth , I am a sucker for a good TFT screen . The one on offer here is solid , offering the standard repertoire of gas mileage and trip selection . I did , however , struggle with the slightly less than intuitive selection controls . Perhaps I ’ m just thick , however , I ’ m the type of new age thinker who believes thick people should have full access to their motorcycle ’ s features too .
As my ‘ old man ’ always says , there are plenty of heroes in the graveyard . Typically one to ignore his advice , the Triumph Speed 400 may have forced me to 180 on those principles , as well as those I ’ ve traditionally used to judge a motorbike . The Speed 400 is good looking , great sounding , powerful and comfortable motorcycle which makes every ride a pleasure , no matter the speed or destination . Like a divorced parent ( also my father ), it has forced itself on me , and I ’ m pleasantly surprised to call myself a fan . Whether you ’ re a beginner looking for a thrilling and good looking LAMS machine , or an avid motorcyclist looking for a stylish commuter which can still handle those longer trips with ease , at just $ 7995 I think the Triumph Speed 400 is a pretty damn good shout .
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