Yezdi Scrambler vs Triumph Scrambler 400 X: 2 Of The Most Capable Scramblers Compared!

Scramblers are beautiful motorcycles: stripped-down, tall, rugged-looking and have a minimalistic look to them that is just so eye-catching. So even if you don’t have major off-road ambitions, we wouldn’t blame you if you want a scrambler just for its looks. Today we have for you 2 very handsome scramblers: the newly launched 2026 Yezdi Scrambler and the Triumph Scrambler 400 X.  If both bikes have been tugging your heartstrings, here we are to make the decision simpler for you. 

Note: Since both bikes have been named rather creatively, the names might confuse you. So to make things simple, whenever we mention ‘Scrambler’, we’re talking about the Yezdi Scrambler, for we’ll always refer to the Triumph as the Scrambler 400 X or the Triumph Scrambler 400 X. 

Price & Variants

• The new Yezdi Scrambler is priced very aggressively, starting at just Rs 2 lakh. Yezdi has not only charged a nominal premium over the outgoing bike, but its smaller engine also means that the brand could price it a bit better than the Triumph. 

• The Scrambler 400 X also has a more premium badge on its tank, and while Triumph purists will like it, the result is that it costs significantly more than the Yezdi Scrambler. 

• Even the Yezdi Scrambler’s top variant costs almost Rs 51,000 less than the Triumph. That much money will easily cover your fuel expenses for about a year and half, at least. 

• While the Triumph Scrambler 400 X isn’t a particularly expensive bike in itself, the Yezdi’s price makes it seem like it’s asking quite a premium. 

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Dimensions & Design 

• The Triumph Scrambler 400 X is the bigger bike of the two and there’s no debating that. It has a longer wheelbase and is 11kg heavier than the Yezdi. 

• That said, the Triumph’s size also adds to its road presence. It’s a big bike that feels expensive and has immaculate finish levels. If you’re buying a scrambler, you want the aesthetic part of the bike to be strong, and that is the case with the Scrambler 400 X. It is beautiful and turns heads on our roads. Even after all this time, we still bend our necks each time the bike passes us on the street. 

• And then there’s the weight. While the Triumph is close to 190kg on paper, it doesn’t feel the weight. There are pretty much no signs of a top-heavy feeling, and the bike handles the slowest of commutes quite gleefully. It’s agile and cuts through traffic beautifully. 

• While the Yezdi is a good looking bike as well, historically its finish levels haven’t been as good as the Triumph. 

Features & Safety

• Both bikes are pretty much on par in terms of features. The one difference is that the Yezdi Scrambler has a digital console over the Triumph’s semi-digital unit. That said, the Yezdi console doesn’t feel the most premium so you wouldn’t mind the Triumph’s basic console. 

• We just wish Triumph had reversed it: making the speed digital and the revs analogue, since the tachometer on the digital display is too small to be read on the go. 

• Apart from that, both bikes have traction control and dual-channel ABS as standard, both of which are switchable, exactly what you’d expect and want in a bike that boasts of off-roading capabilities. 

Engines

• Both bikes’ engines are liquid-cooled, performance-oriented and you can see that in the strong power and torque figures. But the difference is in the power delivery. 

• The Yezdi Scrambler has never had a lot of low-end grunt, something you’d expect from a bike that can go off-road. While the engine has been updated, it still enjoys being revved-out and ridden hard. While there’s nothing wrong with that, it can feel a bit more demanding when you go off the road. 

• But the Triumph has loads of torque, a lot of grunt at low speeds, meaning the bike will just power through most situations quite nicely. There’s also quite some ground clearance and suspension travel on offer, enough for you to have some fun when going off-roading. 

• Even in the city, the Scrambler 400 X’s low and mid-range punch makes it feel punchy and genuinely fun. You will be filtering through traffic way quicker than you would’ve expected yourself to do on a 185kg bike. 

Verdict 

If you’re on a very strict budget, the 2026 Yezdi Scrambler might make more sense to you. It looks good, has an all-new engine, gets just enough features and is priced very aggressively. While Yezdi’s sales and service network is not the largest, the brand is actively working on it and we expect it to get better with each passing year. 

But if you want a scrambler that feels big, expensive and slightly more authentic, get the Triumph. Triumph has been building scramblers forever and the brand knows how to do neo-retro right: how to make beautiful-looking, well-finished bikes with lovely engines. And the Scrambler 400 X is exactly that. It’ll entertain you longer than the Yezdi Scrambler while looking the way it does. 

Rivals

If you want excitement, go for the Yezdi Scrambler. But if you want an easygoing and authentically retro experience, get the Scram 440. 

If you have off-road ambitions, get the Yezdi Scrambler. If you intend to stick to the road, get the Tracker 400. 

If you’re on a strict budget, get the Yezdi. But if you want something that feels more substantial, premium and well-finished, get the CB350RS