Kamal Ghorui
Triumph Motorcycles has finally launched the new 350cc versions of its popular 400 motorcycles in India. The update is closely aligned with the revised GST structure that favours bikes under 350cc with a lower 18 percent tax rate.The company has downsized its entire entry-level portfolio, including the Speed 400, Speed T4, Thruxton 400, Scrambler 400 and Scrambler 400 XC. Interestingly, despite the reduction in engine displacement, Triumph has retained the ‘400’ badge across the lineup instead of renaming the motorcycles. The revised models are now powered by a 349cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. This has been achieved by reducing the stroke from 64 mm to 56.1 mm, while the bore remains unchanged at 89 mm.
Triumph 400cc motorcycles: New pricing
With the updated engine, the motorcycles are now available with savings of up to Rs 21,500 on-road depending on the model. The updated ex-showroom prices stand at Rs 1,95,000 for the Speed T4, Rs 2,31,890 for the Speed 400, Rs 2,59,241 for the Scrambler 400, Rs 2,65,538 for the Thruxton 400, and Rs 2,89,534 for the Scrambler 400 XC.
While the motorcycles continue to carry the same design, hardware and overall riding character, there are noticeable changes in performance figures due to the smaller engine. The Speed T4 now produces 29.0 PS at 7,500 rpm and 31.0 Nm at 5,500 rpm, compared to 31.0 PS and 36.0 Nm earlier. The Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 now deliver 37.0 PS at 8,500 rpm and 32.0 Nm at 7,000 rpm, down from 40.0 PS and 37.5 Nm. Meanwhile, the Thruxton 400 and Scrambler 400 XC produce 40.0 PS at 8,750 rpm and 32.0 Nm, compared to the earlier 42.0 PS and 37.5 Nm.Performance figures have also seen slight changes. For instance, the Speed 400 now accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 8.1 seconds, compared to 7.4 seconds earlier, while its top speed drops marginally to 147 kmph from 148.7 kmph. Similar trends can be seen across the range, with minor increases in acceleration times and slightly reduced top speeds.
