Triumph Speed Twin launched in India at Rs 9.46 lakhs

- Speed Twin priced at Rs 9.46 lakhs

- Gets 96bhp, 112Nm motor

- Bookings have begun

Triumph Motorcycles has finally launched the Speed Twin in India. This bike is priced at Rs 9.46 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi), making it Rs 51,000 cheaper expensive than the Bonneville T120. 

The Speed Twin is being positioned between the Street Scrambler and the Bonneville T120. This new modern-retro motorcycle is expected to help the company bring more sales from the 1200cc segment. The overall styling resembles the Street Twin, an entry-level Triumph motorcycles, but the cycle parts are different. 

The British maker has dipped the bike in black to give it a proper modern-classic street look. The bike sports an LED DRL along with turn indicators. The bar end mirrors, forged aluminium headlight bracket, and brushed aluminium front and rear mud guards enhances the overall appeal. 

The Triumph Speed Twin is built around the same chassis that is used on the Thruxton R. In fact, the 1200cc parallel-twin motor is also from the Thruxton R. This engine churns out 96bhp of peak power and 112Nm of torque and is mated to a six-speed gearbox. Braking duties are done by dual 305mm discs at the front with Brembo four-piston calipers and a 220mm disc at the rear.

In terms of tech, this Triumph is loaded. It gets ride-by-wire system, ABS and switchable traction control system. There’s also three riding modes – sport, road and rain. USB charging is standard. The Speed Twin will be sold in three colours – silver ice, korosi red and jet black.