Just like all the other premium segment bike manufacturers Triumph seems to be planning a expansion of its line up soon as well. In a recent turn of events the all new Thruxton 400 was spotted testing.

Thruxton 400

Thruxton has been a known moniker of the Triumph brand. Triumph has been continually producing the Thruxton for decades, and the one spotted recently seemed like the newer rendition. The bike as per appearance had the traditional round headlights consoled within a fairing that extended till the tank of the bike. The bike had clip on handlebars and bar end mirrors. The bike had a single piece seat scooped at the front and a single grab rail at the rear.

The bike was visibly very similar to the speed 400 as it would be based on the same platform with a differently tuned engine.

Engine and Specs

The bike would be powered by the same engine that powers the Speed 400. A 399 cc single-cylinder motor. This engine produces 39.5 bhp of power and a peak torque of 37.5 NM. The bike would be linked to a 6 speed gearbox as well. Beyond these the bike would expectedly have all the rider aids such as a ABS, USB charging port as well as a traction control module. The bike has USD forks up front as well. The bike would be placed between the Speed 400 as well as the Scrambler 400.

Triumph Thruxton History

Originally The Thruxton moniker was a name given to a hand built bike in the 1960’s , after that since Triumph came into production it became a model name for one of their bikes. The Name originated after the Thruxton Circuit , a racetrack in the new Hampshire area of England. It was at this circuit that Triumph bikes won top three places in the Thruxton 500 mile endurance race. Such a win became prestigious to the brand’s engineering and hence the newer rendition of the bike that was based on the track model that was raced was named the Triumph Thruxton. Along the years Triumph has launched various models and renditions of the bike such as a Thruxton Bonneville, Thruxton 900, and Thruxton 1200 as well.

While Triumph has been recently introduced in India, it has a long history of being the go to bike for Cafe racers and other enthusiast groups in London.

Royal Enfield 350cc Or A Triumph

Its a obvious question that every new rider would bother to ask, since both the brands have similar ethos. If we compare the offerings based on prices the Triumph speed is priced at around Rs 2.62 lakhs ex showroom. For the same kind of price a buyer can choose to have a Royal Enfield Meteor 350,Classic 350or a Hunter. The Triumph churns out 39.5 bhp and a peak torque of 37.5 nm @6000 rpm. While the 350 cc mill of royal Enfield that powers a host of vehicles churns out a 20.1 ps of power and a max torque of around 27nm.

Triumph India has a high price and offers lesser variety of vehicles in the price range, but the vehicle also offers higher performance. Both the brands offer bikes that would fulfill different uses, if you need a fast street fighter style bike Triumph Should be your Bike , but if you need a vehicle that is easier on the pocket and a cruiser the Royal Enfield should be your go to choice.

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