- New 400cc Triumphs expected to debut before festive season
- One of these could be the Thruxton 400
- Likely to be positioned between Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X
Bajaj Auto is prepping to launch two new 400cc Triumph motorcycles before the festive season, as per an online report. As we had reported earlier this year, one of these bikes could be the Thruxton 400 which has been spied on a couple of occasions in the past. Details of the second model are not known yet.
As per the spy shots, the Thruxton 400 will essentially be a café-racer version of the existing Speed 400. Visually, the difference comes in the form of a Thruxton R-like Monza fairing, a clip-on handlebar and a flat pillion grab rail. These inclusions, the fairing in particular, seem to have bestowed the bike with some visual mass, something that the Speed 400 lacks. The rest of the aspects like the engine, chassis, suspension, wheels, brakes, fuel tank, and under-seat panels look identical to the Speed 400.
Now, considering Indian riders, especially youngsters, have a special liking for faired motorcycles, the Thruxton 400 should garner decent sales after it debuts. However, it also depends on how attractively Bajaj prices the motorcycle. The aforementioned online report states that ‘the new models will feature updated designs and price points'. If Bajaj places the Thruxton 400 marginally above the Speed 400 and below the Scrambler 400 X in terms of pricing, it will make for an enticing proposition.
To accommodate the production of upcoming models, Bajaj will also increase the production capacity of Triumph motorcycles from 5,000 units to 10,000 units. This expansion will reportedly take place by October, 2024. Now, it remains to be seen which will be the second motorcycle based on Triumph’s 400cc platform.
As of now, Triumph’s entry-level line-up in India comprises the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X which cost Rs. 2.24 lakh and Rs. 2.54 lakh, respectively (both prices are ex-showroom).
