Triumph Thruxton 400 launched at ₹2.74 lakh

Triumph has added a new member to its growing 400cc family in India with the launch of the Thruxton 400, priced at ₹2.74 lakh (ex-showroom). Positioned as a modern classic with a distinct cafe-racer identity, the Thruxton 400 joins the Speed 400, Scrambler 400 X, Speed T4, and Scrambler 400 XC in Triumph’s entry-level lineup. While it shares its basic platform with the Speed 400, the Thruxton 400 brings with it a host of changes in design, ergonomics, and performance that give it a much sportier and more focused character. Here are more details.

Triumph Thruxton 400 design and features

The design is unmistakably inspired by the larger Thruxton R, with a cafe-racer style semi-fairing that integrates a visor and a circular LED headlamp. The Thruxton 400 also gets clip-on handlebars that are positioned 40mm lower than those on the Speed 400, along with a longer, sculpted fuel tank featuring a classic Monza-style filler cap. The capacity is still 13 litres. The tank grooves are more pronounced, allowing the rider to tuck in more effectively, and below the tank are redesigned side covers.

The seat is also redesigned, sitting lower at 795mm, and the rear portion is finished with a removable seat cowl on top of a pillion seat – another nod to its retro racing roots. Behind that sits a new taillight. Footpegs are mounted higher and further back than on the Speed 400, altering the rider triangle to create a more aggressive, committed riding posture. Bar-end mirrors and an analogue-digital instrument cluster are similar to Speed 400. The Thruxton 400 is offered in four colour options – Lava Red, Metallic Racing Yellow, Pearl White, and Phantom Black.

Feature-wise, it mirrors the Speed 400 almost with ride-by-wire throttle, switchable traction control, dual-channel ABS, an assist clutch, and the same switchgear.

Triumph Thruxton 400 engine and performance

At the heart of the Thruxton 400 is the same TR-series 398cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine found in the other 400 models. However, it has been re-tuned for more top-end performance. Power output is up to 41.4bhp, developed at 9000rpm – 1000rpm higher than the Speed 400. Torque remains unchanged at 37.5Nm, with over 80 per cent of it available from as low as 3500rpm. The redline has been bumped up to 10,200rpm – 1000rpm more than Speed 400. The changes come courtesy of revised cam timing, and the gearing ratios have been altered too. The rear sprocket has 43 teeth – two less than the Speed 400 – which helps improve top speed to 161kmph (up from 148kmph). The 0-100kmph sprint is quicker as well, taking just 6.7 seconds – a second less than the Speed 400. That said, these performance gains come at the cost of fuel efficiency, which now stands at 27.5kmpl, a marginal drop of around 1kmpl. Braking components remain the same – 300mm front disc and 230mm rear disc – braided brake lines and sintered brake pads.

Triumph Thruxton 400 chassis

Under the skin, the Thruxton 400 retains the main frame from the Speed 400 but gets a narrower, revised subframe. The suspension setup sees a 10mm increase in front travel, now at 140mm, and gets a new spring rate to better suit the bike’s now heavier kerb weight of 183kg (4kg more). The steering geometry has also been tweaked, with a steeper rake of 24.5 degrees (compared to 25.1 degrees on the Speed). The Thruxton also gets the shortest wheelbase in Triumph’s 400cc lineup at 1376mm, which is 10mm shorter than the Speed 400. Ground clearance has dropped slightly to 158mm.

Triumph Thruxton 400 price and rivals

At ₹2.74 lakh ex-showroom, the Thruxton 400 sits between the Scrambler 400 X (from ₹2.68 lakh) and the Scrambler XC (from ₹2.95 lakh), while being notably more expensive than the Speed 400 (₹2.51 lakh) and Speed T4 (₹2.07 lakh). What it offers in return is a more distinctive design, sharper dynamics, and a stronger sense of identity – perfect for riders looking for a blend of classic cafe racer looks with modern hardware and everyday usability.

With its unique styling, there’s no direct rival to the Thruxton 400, but the Triumph’s entire 400cc range, along with 400cc rivals from Harley-Davidson, Bajaj, and KTM, go up against it.