KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Triumph Thruxton launch on August 6
- Likely to be the most expensive 400cc mover from the brand
- To offer a retro Cafe Racer bodystyle, making it a unique offering in its class
The much-awaited Triumph Thruxton is all set for its launch on August 6 as per the official teaser. Spied just recently in its bare-out avatar in a striking red colour, the cafe racer stance surely oozes the iconic bodystyle reference from the past. With the powerplant being shared with the other 400cc movers from the brand, let's look at the spy shots a bit more closely and other details as well. But before that, make sure to join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all the avid petrolheads with extensive coverage of the latest news and insights from the automotive space.
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Triumph Thruxton 400 All Set For August 6 Debut
Triumph Motorcycles has confirmed that its new Triumph Thruxton 400 cafe racer will debut on August 6, 2025. To build excitement, the company released a clever teaser image, a cappuccino cup with latte art shaped like the bike's distinctive half-fairing and handlebars, teaser captioned 'Poise and Performance, Brewed to Perfection', ties the classic cafe-racer theme to Triumph's heritage.
The official launch confirmation closely follows a series of spy shots captured earlier this week. These images show the Thruxton 400 completely undisguised, believed to be en route to a TVC shoot near Pune. The motorcycle's production-ready appearance suggests that Triumph has completed its final development and testing phases, indicating it's ready for its market debut.
The spy shots revealed several signature styling cues that define the Thruxton 400's cafe racer aesthetic. These include a sleek half-fairing with a classic round LED headlamp, sporty bar-end mirrors, a single-piece seat complemented by a rear cowl, and aggressive clip-on handlebars. The design language clearly draws inspiration from the larger Thruxton 1200, seamlessly blending with the underpinnings of Triumph's successful 400cc platform, which also supports the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X. A bold red paint scheme with white racing stripes appears to be one of the potential launch colours. The Triumph Thruxton 400 is expected to feature a tubular steel frame paired with USD front forks and a rear monoshock, ensuring a balanced ride and agile handling. It will ride on 17-inch alloy wheels and employ disc brakes at both ends for confident stopping power.
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Powertrain
Underneath its retro facade, the Thruxton 400 is expected to share its core mechanicals with its 400cc siblings. This includes the 398cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, anticipated to produce around 40 PS and 37.5 Nm of torque.
Despite Triumph's aggressive 400cc pricing, the Thruxton 400 is expected to be its most premium offering, suggesting a price closer to Rs. 3.00-Rs. 3.10 lakh (ex-showroom).
Verdict
The 400cc space has no shortage of options, but an authentic cafe racer has been conspicuously absent, until now. With the Thruxton 400, Triumph is stepping in to fill that gap, offering a motorcycle that blends heritage styling with modern engineering. For riders who have been waiting for something truly distinctive, this promises to be the retro-inspired machine to watch. Having already shaken up the segment with the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X, Triumph has shown it can make premium bikes attainable, and the Thruxton 400 could very well continue that winning streak.
