Triumph’s Awesome Entry-Level Scrambler Gets Even Better with a Rugged Revamp

Styling and performance upgrades make this moto lighter, tougher, cooler and more capable than ever before.

Martin Motorcycle Co

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By Steve Mazzucchi

Published June 9, 2026

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At a starting price of $6,195, the Triumph Scrambler X is a classically stylish way to dip your toes into off-road exploration without breaking the bank.

That said, the stock version is the kind of bike that maybe looks a bit more trail-ready than it actually is, which makes sense for something newer riders will likely mostly keep on the beaten path.

Black Triumph scrambler motorcycle with knobby tires and silver exhaust parked on grass near trees. — MMC’s Scrambler 400X overhaul upgrades the bike’s looks while shaving roughly eight percent of its weight.

That said, an enterprising UK-based shop gave the bike an overhaul that was such a hit at the recent Bike Shed Show London, it’s going to become a bit more available than your typical custom build.

Behold: Martin Motorcycle Co’s Triumph Scrambler 400X, which dramatically improves this entry-level off-roader’s form and function.

A whole new bike

What makes this revamp particularly exciting is how much it impacts not only the aesthetics but also the performance, which sometimes hits the backburner with eye-popping makeovers.

Everything from the wheels and tires to the suspension and exhaust gets swapped with this makeover.

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I dare say Bristol-based MMC actually prioritized improving the bike’s capability, so let’s start with that side of things.

As reported by Motorcycle News, one big step was swapping the rear suspension for a premium Öhlins shock with bespoke springing, to the tune of £980 (~$1,300 USD).

Close-up of a motorcycle's rear suspension with an orange Öhlins shock absorber and black MMC cover. — For all its Swedish excellence, Öhlins rarely comes cheap, with this semi-bespoke rear shock costing roughly $1,300.

A second major shift that might be even more impactful is replacing the stock exhaust system with a hand-made stainless exhaust mated to a Vance & Hines reverse megaphone silencer.

The system works with the standard fuel injection and oxygen sensors but ditches the factory catalyst for a “fruitier sound.”

Close-up of a black Triumph motorcycle showing the seat, exhaust pipe, and engine details with a forest background. — This sleek, high-riding exhaust, complete with a Vance & Hines silencer, is shockingly lighter than the stock option.

The switch also means a jaw-dropping weight savings of 33 pounds while adding a few more horsepower, MMC says.

The stock 400X has a wet weight of 395 pounds, with its 398.15cc single-cylinder engine making 39.5 horsepower at 8,000 rpm; topping 40hp on a noticeably lighter bike sounds positively blissful.

Close-up of a knobby off-road motorcycle tire with a black rim, silver spokes, and a gold-accented chain. — With their “40% on-road, 60% off-road design,” these beefy Bridgestones are quite prepared to ditch the tarmac.

Ramping the bike up for more ambitious off-road exploits are wire-spoked wheels from VMX Racing, a Finnish brand focuses on supermoto and MX performance.

Those wheels get wrapped in Bridgestone Battlax Adventurecross AX41 tires, with braking upgraded in the form of a Free Spirits floating brake disc from Italy.

The custom paint is both immaculate and quite on-brand, a cool, classic style that retains Triumph vibes.

Martin Motorcycle Co

Adding to the MX vibes is a Renthal Fatbar handlebar conversion, Evotech radiator and headlight guards and motocross-style footpegs.

The final touch is purely aesthetic: outer fork tubs in anodized black rather than gold, a black/gold final drive chain and of course a custom paint scheme that looks as bang-on as the rest of the bike.

Availability and pricing

MMC is planning to make a limited number of Scramblers available for roughly £12,000 (~16,000 USD), including a donor bike.

The shop also offers individual parts, so you can potentially buy and bolt on your favorite components from this build.

Black Triumph motorcycle with knobby tires displayed on a black MMC stand indoors.

Martin Motorcycle Co Triumph Scrambler 400X

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About the Author:

Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone’s bike seat is at the proper height.

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