If you are looking for a bike that also has retro charm and modern performance, then Triumph Thruxton 400 comes out as a great option for you. Triumph has designed this cafe-racer especially for riders who also want to feel the thrill of a high-raving engine with a vintage look. The balance of its design, features and performance makes it a strong contender in the 400cc segment.
Price
Triumph Thruxton 400 in India starts at Rs 2,74,650 (X-showroom). It is available in just one standard variant, but its four great dual-tone color options give it a more premium feel.
Design
The Thruxton 400’s design is its biggest feature. It features the classic cafe-racer DNA with a very beautiful look. The round LED headlamp on its front and the semi-faring around it give it a retro-sport look. Clip-on handlebars, bar-end mirrors, teardrop-shape fuel tanks, and rear sleek LED taillights give this bike a completely different identity to the crowd. Single-seat cowls and flat-style seats give it a real cafe-racer look, making it look as if the bike came directly from an 80s racing track — but with modern technology.
Engine
The Thruxton 400 reflects a fully cafe-racer spirit, not just in appearance. Its 398cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine generates power of 41.4 bhp and torque of 37.5 Nm. Its engine is high-raving, ie you get a racing-feel at every RPM. The slip-assist clutch that meets with a 6-speed gearbox makes shifting smooth and fast, causing city riding or sporty highway runs — every time the bike feels responsive.
Performance
The performance of the Thruxton 400 is not limited to just the engine. Its tubular steel frame gives the bike a perfectly balanced feel. 43mm USD Front forks and preload-adjustable monoshock in the rear give you good condition or fast corners — everywhere. The braking setup gets a 300mm disc in the front and a 230mm disc in the back. Dual-channel ABS gives you full confidence, especially at times of sudden braking.
Features
In terms of features, Triumph has made this cafe-racer quite practical. Its semi-digital instrument cluster is the perfect blend of modern information giving in classic-look — with a multifunction LCD with analogue tachometer. All-LED lighting, USB charging ports, and four premium color options make it more attractive. Colour combinations such as Lava Red Gloss, Metallic Racing Yellow, Phantom Black, and Pearl Metallic White embody the classic design of the bike more brilliantly.