- India launch around June 2026
- Will be powered by a new 350cc, single-cylinder motor
- Will rival the Royal Enfield Classic 350
With the Thruxton 400 now joining the ranks of the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400, only one legendary nameplate from Triumph's classic range remains, the Bonneville. And well, the made-in-India Bonnie, as it turns out, is just around the corner. But, it won't be a 400. Courtesy of the new GST slabs, the made-in-India Bonneville will sport a new 350cc engine.
This will make the Bonnie a closer match to the Royal Enfield Classic 350. With the new engine configuration, the Bonneville 350 should be priced similarly to the Classic. It should return an engine character that is closer to the Royal Enfield compared to the 400cc engine. And, it might match the RE on-road presence too.
We expect the Bonnie 350 to be launched a couple of months after the introduction of the current range of made-in-India Triumphs, albeit with the 350cc engine. We can expect it to be launched in India around June 2026.
Now, looking back, one of the biggest shortcomings of Triumph’s existing 400 range - at least among Indian buyers - is the lack of visual bulk. These are good-looking motorcycles, no question, with spot-on proportions. But, for a 400, these have always felt a little small.
We expect Triumph to course correct with the Bonneville 350. Now, the Bonneville range is known internationally for its timeless classic styling, chunky bodywork, and modern retro charm. We can expect a similar design direction for the Triumph Bonneville 350. It could get a large fuel tank, bigger side panels, a ribbed-pattern flat seat, and chunky fenders.
Triumph will likely use a redesigned rear sub-frame and possibly a longer swingarm to accommodate the larger bodywork. It is also likely to get wire-spoke wheels to go with the overall design language of the bike. However, these will likely be the tubeless cross-spoke type like we have seen on the Scrambler 400 XC and the Goan Classic 350. We can also expect some chrome detailing and eye-catching paint schemes.
Like we mentioned in our previous exclusive story, the Triumph Bonneville 350 will be powered by a new 350cc, liquid-cooled motor. This single-cylinder motor will run a smaller bore compared to the 398cc engine, while retaining the stroke. The smaller bore and a lesser over-square layout are likely to result in better low and mid-range torque delivery. While the outright numbers will be lower than the 400 range, the engine characteristics will suit the modern-retro flavour of the Bonnie.
Many bike makers have introduced bikes in the same segment as the Classic 350, but the latter has reigned in the sales charts. The Triumph Bonneville 350, with its strong brand recall, has the potential to make some inroads into Royal Enfield’s sales charts. Whether it manages to do that or not will only be known once the bike goes on sale in India and we do a comprehensive test.
PS - Triumph Bonneville T100 images used for reference.
