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The Highest Road in the World! Triumph Speed 400 vs. Scrambler 400 X | Common Tread XP
EDITORIAL SUMMARY
Zack and Spurg ride from Delhi toward Umling La, a high Himalayan pass in northern India. Their journey on the Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X follows a long climb into increasingly demanding terrain.
About this film
This Common Tread XP episode follows a motorcycle expedition aimed at reaching what the film identifies as the world’s highest motorable pass. The ride begins just a few hundred feet above sea level in Delhi and sets its sights on an elevation above 19,000 feet. The two Triumphs are part of the journey, while the story is shaped by the distance, altitude and conditions riders face on the way north.
The journey
The route progresses from Delhi to Manali, then through the Atal Tunnel and onward to Jispa. From there, the riders continue through Kargyak, Padum, Karu and Nyoma before the final leg toward Umling La. The film’s chapters mark stretches described as a river road and a shortcut, as well as riding off the beaten path. Rainstorms and washed-out roads are among the obstacles on the expedition; near the summit, the listed conditions include snow, sleet and rain. The high altitude also brings oxygen deprivation into the account of the climb.
What to expect
- A Delhi-to-Himalaya motorcycle expedition on two Triumph 400s
- Stops and route stages including Manali, Jispa, Padum and Nyoma
- A high-altitude approach challenged by rough roads and changing precipitation
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