Triumph has launched a more affordable spin-off of the very successful speed 400: the Speed 400 T4. Disadvantage: it is (for the time being) only available in India, where the engine is produced in the factory halls of Bajaj.
That the new 400 platform Triumph platform launched last year did not hurt the sales figures for the past year. In total, 134,635 engines with the Triumph Logo on the tank (and of course woman) were sold in 2024, which was an unprecedented growth of 64% compared to the more than 82,000 units that had been sold in 2023.
The majority of that growth was for the account of the new 400 platform, in the home of India alone, no fewer than 29,736 units of that 400 platform were sold in 2024. In other words: 57% of last year’s growth was borne by the 400 in India. Add to that all 400s that were sold about the rest of the world (Triumph had not released any data from it) and you might talk about a share of 75% or more.
A great success, especially in India because Triumph has not sold motorbikes there yet. The great success of the 400 platform has now made Triumph decide to launch an affordable spin-off from the speed 400. Or should we say: even more affordable.
The standard speed 400 costs in India ₹ ₹ ₹ ₹ ₹ ₹ 246,216, € 2,435 at the current race, that’s small beer compared to the price of here. For the now launched Speed 400 T4, only ₹ 198,999 needs to be taken in India, € 1,970 at the current race. That’s almost 500 euros cheaper, or 23%.
Ahead, you also get a slightly stripped engine in return. To begin with, Triumph has slightly reduced the performance of the 398cc TR single -cylinder. The British claim a top capacity of 31 hp and a maximum torque of 36 Nm, where the standard version is 40 hp and 37.5 Nm. Not that you will brands many of them in the city or on a 60 way, in particular the top speed will be somewhat lower, but with regard to acceleration, the differences are zero.
In addition to slightly less torque and power, Triumph has also made the electronics simpler by scrapping the traction control. And we understand that: traction control on an A2 bicycle is totally unnecessary anyway, that it is applied is much more a marketing tool.
The third difference is in the bicycle part, where the cool upside down front fork has cleared the field for a simpler telescope fork, which is nowadays also called a ‘Right Side Up’ fork. Finally, the bar-end mirrors of the standard version have cleared the field for ordinary mirrors on the handlebars and the T4 has its own crazy colors.
It may be that we have overlooked something, but in principle you have had the above differences. Less power, no electronics and cheaper suspension, for a significantly attractive price.
The T4 could be a hit in India, and not just in India. We are convinced that the bike here in our Europe could also do pretty well. Certainly when it can also be put on the market here 23% cheaper. Just wait …
– Thanks for information from Motorfreaks.