Key highlights
- Triumph Thruxton 400 to launch in India on August 6, 2025, with deliveries expected to begin soon after
- Based on the Speed 400 platform, but features distinct café racer styling and sportier ergonomics
- Expected pricing around INR 2.70 lakh (ex-showroom), making it India’s most affordable café racer
Triumph Motorcycles is all set to launch the Thruxton 400 in India on August 6, and the bike has been spotted again and this time in a production-ready avatar at a dealer yard. Wrapped in sheets and strapped with accessories, the motorcycle looks ready to hit showroom floors, confirming Triumph’s intent to start deliveries this month.
The Thruxton 400 is essentially a cafe racer version of the Speed 400, sharing its 398cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that produces 39.5 bhp and 37.5 Nm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox and slipper clutch2. However, Triumph is expected to tweak the final drive ratio to suit the Thruxton’s sportier character.
Design: Classic Cafe Racer vibes
The Thruxton 400 draws heavy inspiration from its larger siblings, especially the Thruxton 1200. Key styling elements include:
- Half fairing with a circular LED headlamp
- Clip-on handlebars for a committed riding posture
- Bar-end mirrors and a rear seat cowl
- Bold dual-tone paint schemes, including red with white racing stripes and yellow-silver combos
The bike rides on 17-inch alloy wheels with MRF radial tyres, and uses the same tubular steel frame, USD front forks, and gas-charged rear monoshock as the Speed 400.
Features and Equipment
Expect the Thruxton 400 to carry over most of the Speed 400’s features:
- Dual-channel ABS
- Traction control
- Semi-digital instrument cluster
- LED lighting all around
While the underpinnings remain familiar, the Thruxton’s unique styling and ergonomics make it a standout in the 400cc segment.
Our thoughts
The Thruxton 400 looks stylish, sporty, and doesn’t cost a fortune. If Triumph nails the pricing and doesn’t skimp on build quality, this could be the bike that turns heads at every traffic signal.
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