Triumph is getting ready to launch yet another motorcycle on their 400cc platform in the form of Thruxton 400
Triumph 400cc range currently includes Speed T4, Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X. Sales of these motorcycles have been in the range of 3k to 4k units per month. In 2025, Triumph will aim to increase this with the launch of new motorcycles like the Scrambler T and Thruxton 400. It is the latter which has now been spied undisguised on test near Pune, thanks to automotive enthusiast S Patil. Test mules appear production-ready, indicating launch early next year.
2025 Triumph Thruxton 400 Spied
Signature features are easily evident, such as the distinctive styling and Triumph’s logo on the engine casing. A number of features have been borrowed from Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X. Some elements are also taken from the larger capacity Thruxton 1200 cafe racer. There’s a new half fairing for the mini Thruxton, which helps create a more dynamic street presence. With the fairing in place, the positioning of the turn indicators has been lowered in comparison to Speed 400.
Other key highlights include round LED headlight, bar end mirrors, a heavily raked windscreen, sculpted fuel tank, single-piece seat with cowl and upswept exhaust. The bike has clip-on handlebars for a focused riding stance. However, the almost centrally mounted foot pegs mean the riding stance won’t be too extreme. The bike will borrow the analogue speedometer with integrated multi-function LCD screen from Speed 400.
It’s good to see that Triumph is following an aggressive strategy for its new single-cylinder 400cc platform. New products like Thruxton 400 will help target a larger customer base. The existing Speed T, Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X have already emerged as population options in the middleweight segment. They are ranked sixth in terms of sales volumes, next only to Royal Enfield bestsellers like Classic 350, Hunter, Bullet and Meteor 350. As Thruxton 400 has a distinct identity, it will help attract an entirely new group of users.
Triumph Thruxton 400 specs, performance
Thruxton 400 will be underpinned by a tubular steel frame. Just like Speed 400, it will also have a bolt-on rear subframe. Suspension system has 43mm USD forks at front and a gas monoshock RSU at rear. Thruxton 400 test mules have been spotted with black coloured USD forks, as compared to golden coloured forks seen with Speed 400. It remains to be seen if suspension travel is adjusted for Thruxton 400.
The bike has 17-inch wheels at both ends, the same units seen with Speed 400. While Speed 400 is offered with Metzeler Sportec M9RRs tyres in international markets, Thruxton 400 can be seen with Pirelli Rosso tyres. In India, the bike will be getting locally-sourced MRF or Apollo tyres. Braking duties are performed by 300 mm disc at front and 230 mm disc at rear. Dual-channel ABS will be offered as standard.
Triumph’s decision to launch its single-cylinder bikes at an affordable price point seems to be delivering desired results. Enthusiasts thinking about Thruxton 400 can expect a good deal from Triumph. For reference, Speed T starts at Rs 1.99 lakh after the recent discountwhereas Scrambler 400X retails at Rs 2.65 lakh (ex-sh.). Considering its distinct profile, Thruxton 400 can have a slightly premium pricing.
