Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled its most-affordable motorcycles, the Speed 400 and the Scrambler 400x in London, UK. These products are scheduled to arrive in India on 5 July, 2023. Here, we explain the top details about the road-biased Speed 400 ahead of its India launch.
What are the styling cues of the 2023 Triumph Speed 400?
The new Triumph Speed 400 boasts neo-retro styling that comprises a round shape for the headlight, a semi-digital instrument cluster, a curvy fuel tank with knee recesses, a step-up seat, and a side-slung exhaust. This variant of the 400cc range rides on 17-inch alloy wheels on both ends. For the international markets, these are shod in Metzeler-sourced, 110/70-section front and 150/60-section rear Sportec M9RR tubeless tyres. Meanwhile, the classic Triumph engine profile with a triangle badge, finned cylinder head, and exhaust header clamps further enhance the styling of this motorcycle. Then, the colour options comprise three themes – Speed 400 Carnival Red with Phantom Black, Caspian Blue with Storm Grey, and Phantom Black with Storm Grey.
What are the mechanical specifications of the 2023 Triumph Speed 400?
The new Triumph Speed 400 is powered by a 398.15cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with a dual-overhead camshaft and four valves. Linked to a six-speed gearbox, this motor is tuned to deliver a maximum output of 39.5bhp at 8,000rpm and a peak torque of 37.5Nm at 6,500rpm. The gearbox benefits from a slipper and assist clutch mechanism. Notably, Triumph Motorcycles has announced a class-leading 16,000km service interval for both, the Speed 400 and the Scrambler 400x.
What are the features available for the 2023 Triumph Speed 400?
The retro design of the Speed 400 is complemented by modern features such as full-LED lighting, a semi-digital instrument cluster, ride-by-wire throttle, a switchable traction control system, dual-channel ABS, and an anti-theft immobiliser as standard. The instrument cluster comprises a large analogue speedometer and an LCD screen that displays a tachometer, a fuel range remaining, and a gear indicator. However, this console misses out on Bluetooth connectivity. Further, the company will offer as many as 25 optional accessories for this product.
What hardware does the 2023 Triumph Speed 400 use?
The new Triumph Speed 400 is built around a hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel that comes with a bolted rear subframe, and twin-sided cast aluminium swingarm. Further, the suspension duties are handled by 43mm upside-down big piston front forks and a preload-adjustable gas-charger rear mono-shock. The anchoring setup includes a 300mm single disc with a four-piston radial calliper at the front and a 230mm single rotor with a two-piston fixed calliper at the back. Other key specifications of the 2023 Triumph Speed 400 include 790mm of seat height, a 13-litre fuel tank, and 170kg of kerb weight.
What are the India launch details and expected prices of the 2023 Triumph Speed 400?
The new Triumph Speed 400 will be launched in India on 5 July, 2023. Meanwhile, it will be on sale in all other markets towards the end of the year. This product is likely to arrive with an aggressive price tag, and we expect to see an ex-showroom (India) price of Rs. 2.60 lakh-Rs. 2.80 lakh. The pre-bookings for the new Triumph Speed 400 have commenced online.
