Triumph to launch new 350cc bikes in India in April 2026: All you need to know

Triumph Motorcycles India is set to introduce its new 350cc motorcycles in the Indian market in April 2026. The launch timeline was confirmed by Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj Auto, during an interview with CNBC TV18. The move marks a strategic shift by Triumph to offer motorcycles with lower displacement in India, making them more competitively priced and accessible to a broader audience.

The new 350cc platform will underpin Triumph’s India-made line-up, including the Speed 400, Scrambler 400, and Speed T4. The upcoming engine is expected to be derived from the existing 400cc unit, with a reduced bore to bring down the capacity while retaining the same stroke. This engineering approach aims to maintain the character and performance of the motorcycles while aligning with regulatory and pricing requirements. The 350cc range will also allow Triumph to strengthen its presence in the sub-400cc segment, which is becoming increasingly popular among Indian riders.

Triumph 350cc bike price

One of the key motivations for reducing engine displacement is to take advantage of the lower GST slab for motorcycles under 350cc. Currently, Triumph’s small-capacity motorcycles that exceed 350cc attract 40% GST. By contrast, models below this threshold qualify for an 18% GST slab, allowing the company to price the new 350cc models more competitively. While there is no official confirmation on whether the existing 400cc models will be phased out in India, production for export markets will continue. This strategy is expected to enhance affordability without compromising performance.

Engine performance details of Triumph Speed 400, Scrambler 400, and Thruxton 400

The downsizing to 350cc is expected to reduce peak output by 3-5 hp compared to the current 399cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, which produces 40 hp and 37.5 Nm of torque in most models. The Thruxton 400, however, has been tuned to deliver 42 hp at 9,000 rpm, a 2 hp increase over the base engine, while torque remains unchanged at 37.5 Nm. All engines are mated to a 6-speed gearbox, ensuring smooth power delivery and riding experience across Triumph’s small-capacity motorcycles.

KTM and Bajaj Dominar may see similar changes

A similar downsizing approach may also be considered for other motorcycles in the segment, such as KTM’s 390 range and Bajaj Auto’s Dominar 400 and NS400Z. However, no official timeline has been announced for these models. The move by Triumph reflects a broader industry trend of optimizing engine displacement to balance performance, affordability, and taxation benefits.