Triumph Speed 400 launched in India today: Key highlights
Here are all the key highlights from the showcasing of Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X.
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Where will be the Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X built?
The Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X will be built at Bajaj Auto's new plant in Chakan. It is called Chakan 2. The new plant has a capacity of 5,000 for Triumph bikes and the total installed capacity is 25,000 bikes.
Who is the Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X targeted at?
Triumph is targetting the new motorcycles towards experienced riders, new bikers and young riders.
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Triumph Street 400 and Scrambler 400 X: Entry-level Triumphs
The Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X are built by Bajaj Auto. The entry level Triumphs will also be manufactured at Hinckley, home to the bike maker's headquarters and also at the brand's Thailand facility
Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X: Braking hardware
Both motorcycles come with a 230 mm disc at the rear. The Scrambler 400 X gets a larger 320 mm disc in the front while the Speed 400 gets a 300 mm disc in the front. Apart from this, the Scrambler 400 X also comes with switchable ABS.
Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X: Suspension
Triumph is using 43 mm upside-down Big Piston forks in the front and a gas-charged monoshock at the rear with pre-load adjustment. However, the Scrambler 400 X gets more suspension travel.
Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X: Service intervals
The Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X will have a service interval of 16,000 km or 12 months (whichever comes first).
Triumph Scrambler 400 X and Speed 400: Colours
Both motorcycles will be sold in three colour schemes. The Scrambler 400 X will get Matt Khaki Green with Fusion White, Carnival Red with Phantom Black and Phantom Black with Silver Ice. The Speed 400 will be available in Carnival Red with Phantom Black, Caspian Blue with Storm Grey and Phantom Black with Storm Grey.
Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X engine and performance details
The Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X motorcycles will use a new TR-series engine which is a fuel-injected, liquid-cooled single-cylinder unit with a cubic capacity of 398.15. The engine can churn out 39.5 bhp of power at 8,000 rpm and a peak torque output of 37.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The engine will come mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch.
Triumph Speed 400 & Scrambler 400X first look
The most affordable Triumph bikes in India?
Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X will be positioned as the entry-level roadster and scrambler models from the British two-wheeler manufacturer in India. The duo is expected to be priced around ₹2.5-3 lakh (ex-showroom). The Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X will take on motorcycles like the Royal Enfield Scram 411, Yezdi Scrambler, Zontes GK 350, as well as lock horns with the upcoming Harley-Davidson X440, Royal Enfield Hunter 450, and more.
Speed 400 & Scrambler 400X - The first-ever jointly manufactured Triumph-Bajaj motorcycles
Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X are two entry-level motorcycles jointly developed by the British manufacturer in collaboration with Indian two-wheeler giant Bajaj Auto. Bajaj is collaborating with Triumph in a similar partnership as it did with KTM and will look after the manufacturing processes, while the bike has been designed and developed in Hinckley, United Kingdom. The made-in-India Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X will be global products and will be produced at the Bajaj facility and exported worldwide. The new entry-level offerings give the brand a new entry-point into emerging markets including India.
