The Triumph Speed T4 is the most affordable motorcycle from the British bike maker in India. We have tested the motorcycle and were impressed by its easy-to-ride nature. You can read our review of the Speed T4 here. But, if you want a quick lowdown on the motorcycle, here’s a detailed image gallery.
Visually, the Triumph Speed T4 is largely identical to the Speed 400, save for a few tweaks here and there. It features new paint schemes that add a dash of boldness to its styling.
The Speed T4 is available in three colours – Cocktail Red Wine, Metallic White, and Phantom Black. While younger buyers may appreciate these colour schemes, older folks may find them too flashy.
The Speed T4 is equipped with conventional telescopic forks instead of the upside-down units on the Speed 400. While these may seem cut-price, Triumph has tuned the suspension to offer a good balance between comfort and sportiness.
Further adding to its comfort is the new ribbed-pattern seat with denser cushioning that offers good support for the rider as well as the pillion. It has a seat height of 806mm, which is fairly accessible for the average Indian rider.
The Triumph Speed T4 is powered by a 398cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that makes 30.6bhp at 7,000rpm and 36Nm of torque at 5,000rpm. The engine is paired with a six-speed gearbox.
Triumph claims that nearly 31Nm of torque is available from 2,500rpm. In our experience with the bike, the engine offers excellent tractability and low-end grunt. You can chug along at low speeds in higher gears without the need to downshift. The engine is also more refined compared to the Speed 400.
Another change Triumph has made is offer bias-ply MRF Zapper tyres on the Speed T4. These offer decent grip levels and suit the motorcycle’s application. Even the brakes are axially mounted and are par for the course.
At Rs. 2.17 lakh (ex-showroom), the Triumph Speed T4 is priced in the same ballpark as the Hero Mavrick 440, Royal Enfield Classic 350, and the Jawa 42 FJ.
