Triumph’s 400cc lineup expands with the new 2026 Triumph Scrambler 400 XC. The XC is based on the Scrambler 400 X, which was introduced for 2024 alongside the Speed 400 as Triumph’s smallest and least expensive machines.
In terms of the engine, chassis geometry, and specifications, there’s not much daylight between the X and XC. What the XC has going for it are a few accessories that give the bike a more off-roading flavor. The biggest difference is that the XC gets side-laced spoked wheels with lightweight aluminum Excel rims and tubeless Metzeler Karoo Street tires, still in the Scrambler X’s 19-inch front and 17-inch rear sizes.
In addition to the wheels, the XC gets a color-matched front fender and flyscreen in place of the optional tinted flyscreen available for the X. It also gets an aluminum sump guard and engine bars for added protection.
The Triumph Scrambler 400 XC is available in three new color options, each with graphics and a black Triumph logo: Racing Yellow, Storm Gray, and Vanilla White.
Everything else carries over from the Scrambler 400 X. The Triumph 400s are powered by a TR-Series liquid-cooled 398cc Single that makes a claimed 39.5 hp at 8,000 rpm and 27.7 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm. The Scramblers’ suspension includes a 43mm inverted fork and a preload-adjustable monoshock, both offering 5.9 inches of travel. They have switchable traction control and a dedicated off-road ABS mode, as well as a round analog speedometer paired with an integrated LCD screen.
With its added accessories as standard, the XC weighs 15 lb more than the X, coming in at 410 lb compared to the X’s 395 lb.
We tested the Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X at Triumph’s press launch in Spain in 2024, and after riding both bikes for a full day, we anticipated that these two fun and forgiving machines would appeal to a range of riders and draw in a new customer base for Triumph. The XC provides a third option with a more rugged scrambler aesthetic.
The 2026 Triumph Scrambler 400 XC will arrive at dealerships in September 2025, with an MSRP of $6,695 ($800 more than the Scrambler 400 X). Visit the Triumph website for more information.
