Indian riders have welcomed neo-retro cruisers with open arms. Over the years, manufacturers have recognised this trend and launched a wide variety of models for the Indian diaspora. One of the most recent inductees to the lineup of neo-retro styled cruisers is the Triumph Thruxton 400.
The bike carries an iconic cafe racer silhouette and is powered by a 398cc TR-Series engine that produces 42 PS of power and 37.5 Nm of peak torque. Clip-on handlebars further add to the aggressive riding triangle for the rider. Based on the Triumph Speed 400 platform, the bike features a beautifully engineered cowl that sets it apart from the rest of the Triumph lineup. Ride-by-wire and traction control further make the bike an ultimate performance machine.
In India, the Thruxton 400 will compete directly with the Royal Enfield Continental GT, which until now has been the go-to choice for riders seeking a café racer-style machine.
Here’s how the Triumph Thruxton 400 compares to the Royal Enfield Continental GT.
Underneath the fancy cafe racer cowl the Thruxton is a modified version of the Speed 400; it carries the look of a café racer; its riding triangle is far more relaxed compared to earlier Thruxton models that were available in the United Kingdom.
The Royal Enfield Continental GT, though slightly more expensive, is the more capable machine on paper thanks to its parallel-twin engine. However, its heavier weight makes it less agile and somewhat tiring to handle. The Triumph, on the other hand, with its single-cylinder engine and lightweight chassis, will be easier to ride in the city and increase the maneuverability of the bike. Heer’s how the bike compares to the other 400 cc competitors,
| Comparison | Bajaj Pulsar Ns 400 | Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 | Husqvarna 401 | KTM Duke 390 | TVS Apache RTR 310 | Triumph Thruxton 400 | Royal Enfield Continental GT |
| Engine | 312.2 CC Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled Engine | 452CC Single cylinder engine with liquid cooling | 373 cc single cylinder liquid-cooled engine with DOHC | 399cc Single Cylinder liquid-cooled, DOHC engine | 398.63 CC, Single Cylinder liquid-cooled, DOHC engine. The Engine will churn out 40PS of peak Power and 35 Nm Torque | 398 cc, Single Cylinder Engine that produces 41.4 Bhp @ 9000 Rpm and 37.5 NM of peak Torque | 647.95 cc Engine Type Inline Twin Cylinder, 4 Stroke, SOHC |
| Performance | The Bike would be equipped with a 40Ps of peak Power and 35 Nm Torque | 452CC Single cylinder engine with liquid cooling – 39.47 BHP @ 8000 RPM and 40NM of peak Torque @ 5500 RPM | 373 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with DOHC – producing 46 Ps of power | The Duke 390 is able to provide a power figure of 45.3 Bhp@ 8500 rpm and 39Nm @ 6500 RPM | 25.08 BHP of Power @ 9700 rpm and 28.7 Nm of torque at 6650 RPM— USD fork 43 mm diameter Rear Suspension Solid die-cast Aluminium swing arm, directly hinged monoshox, pre-load adjustable | 41.4 Bhp @ 9000 Rpm and 37.5 NM of peak Torque———– 43mm upside down Big Piston forks. 140mm wheel travel Rear Suspension Gas monoshock RSU with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment. 130mm wheel travel | 47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm Max Torque 52.3 Nm @ 5150 rpm |
| Suspension | 43 MM USD forks Upfront and adjustable Monoshock at the rear | Telescopic Forks up ahead with Monoshock absorbers at the rear. | Adjustable WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter Rear Suspension WP APEX Monoshock, preload adjustable | 5-click Compression & Rebound adjustable, Open Cartridge, WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter Rear Suspension Adjustable WP APEX Monoshock, 5-step Rebound damping | 41mm Telescopic Forks at the front and Twin, Coil-Over Shocks at the rear. | ||
| chassis | Perimeter Chassis from the NS Class | Steel Tubular Frame Chassis | steel trellis frame chassis | 2 – piece steel trellis main frame. | Trellis frame chassis | Revised speed 400 chassis | Double Downtube chassis |
| Weight | 174 kG | 185 Kg | 171.2 Kg | 168.3 | 169 Kg | 183 Kg | 184 kg |
| price – Ex Showroom Delhi | Rs 1,84,998 | Rs 2,49,464 | Rs 2,97,112 | Rs 2,95,000 | Rs 2,72,628 | Rs Rs 2,74,137 | Rs 3,19,000 to Rs 3,45,000 |
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