Triumph Thruxton 400 official launched in India - Global markets to follow
We’ve known about the Triumph Thruxton 400 for some time, although this is the first official confirmation that it will be getting a global release later this year.
Triumph has just pulled the wraps off a brand-new Thruxton 400 which, for now, is an Indian market exclusive. Don’t be surprised, though, if it shows up on UK shores later this year, likely following a glitzy reveal at EICMA.
Slotting into Triumph’s rapidly growing 400cc line-up, alongside the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X and Scrambler 400 XC (the latter of which is Indian market-only for now). The Thruxton 400 brings a heavy dose of much needed café racer cool to the A2-friendly space, think clip-ons, a sculpted tank, colour-coded bullet seat cowl and just the right amount of nostalgia to stir the soul.
Power comes from the same TR-series 398cc single that’s quickly becoming Triumph’s ticket to global domination. Triumph’s official line on the new Thruxton is that it features a different engine tune to the other TR-powered models, providing an “even more addictive top end”. Indeed, the new Thruxton does punch harder at the top, thanks to a claimed 41.4bhp compared to the Scrambler 400 X’s 39.5bhp, with peak torque remaining the same.
With the engine in the new Thruxton featuring the same bore, stroke and capacity as the exiting TR-series bikes, we’ll assume the increase in peak power is thanks to some clever ECU mapping and perhaps some airbox and exhaust changes.
One change we can see, when comparing the Thruxton to the existing Speed 400, is the weight of the bike. In the Indian market, the Speed 400 tips the scales at a claimed 179kg wet, while the new Thruxton 400, comes in at a slightly heavier 183kg. The increase isn’t really a surprise, though, given the extra bodywork that features on the new bike to give it that cafe racer look.
Pricing for the Indian market has been confirmed at ₹2,74,137 rupees or around £2,300. That means the new bike slots in the range above the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X, although slightly below the price of the Indian market only (for now) Scrambler 400 XC. While those prices don’t provide an accurate estimate of what the bike will cost once it’s made it to the UK, it’s fair to assume it’ll become the most premium TR-series bike once it does make it to the UK and Europe.
The new bike is landing in India in four eye-catching colours: Lava red gloss and Aluminium silver, Phantom black and Aluminium silver, Metallic racing yellow and Aluminium silver, and Pearl metallic white and Storm grey. As you can imagine, Triumph will be keen to tap into the accessory market with the new Thruxton, and we expect to see an official line of OEM aftermarket parts arriving soon.
Built in partnership with Bajaj, the 400 platform has already proved a big hit globally. Triumph says over 60,000 units of its small-capacity range have been sold worldwide, including in major markets like the UK, USA, Japan and Australia. And with the café racer niche still thriving in Europe, a retro pocket rocket like the Thruxton 400 seems like an obvious next step.
There’s no official confirmation on European availability just yet, but all signs point to a global rollout before the end of the year. EICMA in November would be the perfect stage for a proper unveiling, and we wouldn’t be surprised to see the Thruxton 400 parked up under some very bright lights in Milan.
If Triumph can price it as competitively as the Speed 400, the neo-retro middleweight scene might be about to get a whole lot more interesting.
You may also like to read our Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X review.
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Simon (AKA Toad) has been working within the motorcycle industry for more than twelve years, and a member of the motorcyclist family since birth. Growing up around British-built single and twins, it was inevitable that a life on two wheels was on the cards, from a very early age!
