Triumph Thruxton 400 Cafe Racer arrives in India: Check price, engine, colour options, engine, performance

Triumph Motorcycles India has launched the Thruxton 400 in the Indian market, priced at ₹2.74 lakh (ex-showroom). This is the company’s first café racer based on the 400 cc platform and the fifth model in its 400 cc range, joining the Speed 400, Scrambler 400 X, Scrambler 400 XC, and Speed T4 already on sale in India. While the Thruxton 400 shares some elements with the Speed 400, it has distinct design and performance features.

Triumph Thruxton 400 Cafe Racer Design and styling

The Thruxton 400 comes with a semi-fairing extending from the fuel tank base to the headlight. It features a slim fuel tank, round headlamp with integrated LED DRLs, and a redesigned tail lamp. Buyers can opt for a seat cowl in place of a pillion seat.

The motorcycle has clip-on handlebars, a windscreen, and bar-end mirrors to match its café racer profile. The footpegs are positioned for a forward-leaning riding stance. It is available in four colour combinations:

Triumph Thruxton 400 Cafe Racer Colour options:

• Lava Red Gloss and Aluminium Silver
• Pearl Metallic White and Storm Grey
• Metallic Racing Yellow and Aluminium Silver
• Phantom Black and Aluminium Silver

Triumph Thruxton 400: Suspension and braking

The Thruxton 400 is fitted with USD telescopic front forks with increased travel compared to the Speed 400, a rear mono-shock, and disc brakes on both ends with dual-channel ABS. It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels.

The semi-digital instrument cluster includes an analogue tachometer. The wheelbase is shorter than the Speed 400 at 1,376 mm (10 mm less), and ground clearance is 158 mm (7 mm less).

Triumph Thruxton 400: Engine and performance

The bike uses the same 398 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine as the Speed 400 but with tuning changes. It produces 42 hp and 37 Nm of peak torque. Power is delivered through a six-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch.