Triumph Motorcycles is gearing up to bolster its 400cc portfolio in India with two new models – the Scrambler T4 (expected October 2025) and a Bonneville-inspired retro – both leveraging the brand’s proven 398cc platform. Here’s what riders can anticipate:
1. Scrambler T4: Festive Season Launch
Key Features (Based on Spy Shots):
Design: Bench seat, block-pattern tires, USD forks, 17-inch alloys, mini windscreen
Engine: 398cc liquid-cooled single (likely retuned from Speed 400’s 39.5 bhp)
Target Price: ~₹2.6L (ex-showroom) – undercutting Scrambler 400 X (₹2.63L)
Positioning: Affordable entry into Triumph’s scrambler lineup
Why It Matters:
✔️ Fills the gap between Royal Enfield Scram 411 (₹2.12L) and Ducati Scrambler Icon (₹10.45L)
✔️ Capitalizes on India’s growing adventure-touring segment (up 27% YoY)
2. Bonneville 400: Classic Revival
Expected Highlights:
Retro Styling: Chrome accents, spoke wheels, twin-pod analog cluster
Engine: Same 398cc unit (possibly detuned for relaxed cruising)
Price Strategy:
Aggressive: ~₹2.3L (to rival RE Classic 350)
Premium: ~₹2.8L (justifying Bonneville heritage)
Market Gap:
No premium retro in 300-500cc segment between Jawa Perak (₹2.16L) and Triumph Speed 400 (₹2.34L)
Shared Platform Advantages
Cost Efficiency: Leverages Speed 400/Scrambler 400 X’s chassis and engine
Localization: 90% parts sourced locally (competitive pricing)
Strategic Timing
Scrambler T4: October launch aligns with festive sales (35% of annual 2W volume)
Bonneville 400: Likely Q1 2026 to avoid cannibalizing Thruxton 400 (₹2.74L)
Expert Take:
“Triumph is smartly using its 400cc platform to create distinct personalities – from café racers (Thruxton) to scramblers and now retro classics,” says auto analyst Ketan Thakkar.
Upcoming Competition
Hero MotoCorp’s Harley-Davidson X440 scrambler (expected 2026)
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 scrambler variant (spied testing)
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Next Up: Triumph may preview these models at India Bike Week (November 2025). Stay tuned!