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New Triumph 400 – Speedzone MotoringMade by Bajaj in India, the Triumph 40cc range of motorcycles have achieved a new sales milestone todayBajaj Auto Ltd and Triumph Motorcycles are celebrating a major milestone—the first anniversary of the made in India Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X, with over 50,000 bikes sold in 50 countries worldwide. Manufactured at Bajaj’s state-of-the-art Chakan plant in Pune, these motorcycles have captured the hearts of riders globally.Triumph 400cc Global Success and CraftsmanshipUnveiled on 27th June 2023 in London, the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X were launched in India in July 2023. The response was overwhelming, with 10,000 bookings within the first ten days. The motorcycles have since become favorites among enthusiasts, thanks to their exceptional performance, agile handling, and classic British design.Triumph 400cc Rs 10,000 OffTo mark this significant achievement, Triumph and Bajaj are offering a special Rs. 10,000 discount on the ex-showroom prices of both models until 31st July 2024. The Speed 400 is now priced at Rs. 2.24 lacs, and the Scrambler 400X at Rs. 2.54 lacs ex-showroom (Delhi). Bajaj Auto has expanded its Triumph dealership network in India from 15 to over 90 dedicated showrooms across 70 cities, making these bikes more accessible to Indian consumers.Triumph 400 range of motorcycles is powered by a 398cc single-cylinder DOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled engine, delivering approximately 40 bhp and 38 Nm of torque. This engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. Both the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X offer an exceptional price-to-performance ratio in their respective segments.350cc To 450cc Motorcycle Sales May 2024 – YoYManagement SpeakMr. Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director, Bajaj Auto Ltd. commented, “It’s been an action-packed year for Triumph motorcycles in India ever since the launch of the 400 twins in July last year. We have expanded the network significantly with best-in-class showrooms, and a very active engagement program with customers has commenced, which showcases what it means to experience the world of Triumph. The category of Modern Classics is being steadily established which holds a lot of promise of great biking for those who like to combine style and performance! We are also delighted that the products from our joint collaboration are being appreciated across the world from emerging to developed markets.”Mr Paul Stroud, Chief Commercial Officer, Triumph Motorcycles, UK, commented, “The collaboration with Bajaj Auto has enabled us to bring the Triumph brand to many more riders across the world. Together, we manufacture Triumph motorcycles at a scale and pace that has not been achieved before while maintaining the high quality, premium finish, and attention to detail that Triumph is renowned for. This combination has been one of many reasons for the success we’ve seen in India and in all our markets around the world.”New 400cc Triumph’s IncomingIn an interview earlier this year, Rajiv Bajaj said, “There will be at least one more Triumph introduced later this year, with several others in development.” This likely refers to the Thruxton 400. The Triumph Thruxton 400, a semi-faired motorcycle, has already been spotted during testing. It features the iconic Thruxton R design, including a bikini fairing, and will be built on the same 400cc platform as the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X. This bike will capture the classic charm of the Cafe Racer genre, offering a unique proposition.Triumph Thruxton 400 RenderRajiv Bajaj has hinted at the development of several other Triumph models. These new motorcycles will cater to various genres, potentially expanding the lineup to include a Bobber (possibly named Bonneville or Speedmaster), a fully-faired machine (likely under the Daytona name), and a capable ADV (possibly branded as Tiger Sport). More

Triumph 400 RangeEven with this price hike, Triumph 400 range is still very competitively priced against rivals from Honda, KTM, TVS, BMW and Royal EnfieldFirst launched in 2023, around nine months ago, Triumph entered the Indian mainstream motorcycle segment with a mass market offering in the form of Speed 400. The Scrambler 400X was soon launched and both motorcycles boast aggressive price points when compared to their immediate rivals. For the first time, Triumph has announced a price hike for these bikes.Triumph 400 Range Gets First Ever Price HikeWith a strategic partnership with Bajaj Auto, legacy motorcycle manufacturer, Triumph, expanded its portfolio to incorporate smaller displacement and affordable motorcycles. With this, the company will touch more lives as the most affordable Triumph is now offered at a much lower price point than before.Speed 400 was launched at Rs. 2.33 lakh (ex-sh) and 2.23 lakh (ex-sh) introductory for the first 10,000 lucky buyers. Speaking of price, Triumph and Bajaj Auto announced a Rs. 1,500 price hike and is in effect immediately. Both Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X get the same Rs. 1,500 price hike on their sole standard variants.The new pricing now starts from Rs. 2,34,497 (ex-sh) for Speed 400 and Rs. 2,64,496 (ex-sh) for Scrambler 400X. Bajaj Auto or Triumph didn’t quote a reason for the price hike yet. But is highly likely due to rising input costs and inflation could be another reason. Since the price hike isn’t very significant, Triumph 400 range still maintain status quo of being the most VFM in their respective segments.Triumph Speed 400When launched nine months ago, Bajaj and Triumph made waves and were highly regarded for striking significantly competitive pricing. Even though the prices are hiked, value proposition still holds strong and hasn’t dropped one bit. Both Triumph 400 range of motorcycles (Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X) are still most competitively priced in their respective segments.Expanding the 400 lineupOwing to the success of Triumph 400 range, the company is now expanding this potent platform to incorporate more body styles. In that regard, Triumph has commenced testing of Thruxton 400, which is a semi-faired sporty motorcycle with retro charm. It aims to bring Triumph Thruxton’s iconic design to the masses.Triumph 400 range of motorcycles get a 398cc single cylinder DOHC 4V liquid-cooled engine that is capable of generating around 40 bhp and 38 Nm. This engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Both Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X offer the highest price to performance ratio in their respective segments.New Triumph Thruxton 400 RenderSpeed 400 primarily rivals sporty neo-retro offerings like Honda CB300R and Hero Mavrick 440. However, the performance puts it against KTM 390 Duke, TVS Apache RTR 310 and BMW G 310 R. Scrambler 400X rivals the likes of Royal Enfield New Himalayan and KTM 390 Adventure.Also read – Royal Enfield New Himalayan long-term review. More

Triumph 400 New Custom Colour. Image – Ramaswami120Along with the new custom paint jobs, users can also choose from two distinct set of graphics for the fuel tankTriumph’s lowest priced bikes, Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X, have emerged as popular options in the sub-middleweight motorcycle segment. While no one’s questioning the attractive design and powerful performance of these bikes, only three colour options are available for each bike.Four new custom shades for Speed 400, Scrambler 400XApparently, consumer tastes and preferences are a lot more diverse when it comes to their favourite colour. As a fix, a Triumph dealership in Pune is offering custom colour options for Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X.Triumph 400 Custom ColoursWhile factory shades for Speed 400, Scrambler 400X are pretty good, the timeless design of these bikes can surely accommodate a lot more experimentations with the colour palette. Addition of new colours will help target a larger segment of users. Royal Enfield understands this aspect and has been offering a comprehensive range of colour options for its bikes. Something similar is now being done by the Pune-based BU Bhandari Triumph dealership.One of the custom colours that stands out is a radiant Yellow shade. It presents a pretty picture in combination with the golden coloured USD forks. The Yellow shade is probably the most attractive among the custom colours being offered for Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X. Other colour options on offer include a white, silver and a black & red dual-tone colour scheme.Triumph 400 Custom ColoursThe application of the custom shades is limited to the fuel tank. This is probably due to technical and equipment limitations at the dealer level. In a factory setting, colour application can extend to various other parts such as the exposed frame sections, wheels, etc. Notwithstanding the limited applicability, the custom colour shades still come across as a refreshing change. It will appeal even more to users who are especially interested in a particular colour shade.Triumph 400 Custom ColoursNew custom graphics for Speed 400, Scrambler 400XAlong with the new colour shades, users can also choose from two distinct graphics options. One set of graphics primarily has the Triumph logo, whereas the other graphics kit has a combo of Triumph logo and twin contrasting strips.With four new colours, users now have a better chance of finding the best option that suits their individual tastes and preferences. If this new strategy works, it is possible that other Triumph dealers may also launch similar schemes for their customers.Triumph 400 Custom ColoursTriumph Speed 400, Scrambler 400X custom colour pricingEnthusiasts who choose any of the custom colour schemes for Speed 400, Scrambler 400X will be charged Rs 15,000 additional. The bike will be first registered at the RTO in the stock colour option, as received from the factory. Take a detailed look at the walkaround shared by Ramaswami120.[embedded content]After the buyer selects the custom colour, it will be applied at the dealer level. The dealer will then help the buyer in the documentation process for changing the bike’s colour. RTO costs related to the new colour scheme will have to be borne by the customer. Triumph Speed 400 is currently available at a starting price of Rs 2.33 lakh. Scrambler 400X is offered at Rs 2.63 lakh.Source More

Triumph Scrambler 1200 XWhen compared to XC and XE variants, Triumph Scrambler 1200 X is lighter on the pocket and offers a friendlier seating positionIconic British motorcycle manufacturer, Triumph, has listed a new motorcycle on its website. No. It is not yet time for the brand to launch Thruxton 440, which officially brake covers by the end of 2024. Instead, Triumph Scrambler 1200X has been launched in India. This sits above Scrambler 900 in the company’s lineup.Triumph Scrambler 1200 X Costs Rs. 11.83 LakhScrambler lineup from Triumph is one of the most popular. Sure, there are Tigers and the newly unveiled Daytona. But Triumph Scrambler is a popular choice among enthusiasts and the company had even launched special editions of Scrambler 1200 like “Bond Edition” launched in 2020 with a production run of 250 units.Triumph Scrambler 1200 X AccessorisedHowever, In India, 2024 has witnessed a new entrant to company’s scrambler lineup in the form of Scrambler 1200 X. It costs Rs. 11.83 lakh (ex-sh) and it is basically an affordable version of more equipped variants like Scrambler 1200 XC and Scrambler 1200 XE. For intended buyers, Scrambler 1200 X is also the friendliest variant too.We say this because X packs a seat height of just 820 mm, which is much lower when compared to XC variant. Shorter riders can choose a short-seat accessory that will bring seat height to 795 mm. Speaking of, there are over 70 official accessories compatible with Scrambler 1200 X, if you want an accessory frenzy.Triumph Scrambler 1200 X Seat HeightWe mentioned affordability factor as well, with Triumph Scrambler 1200 X. Triumph has achieved this by bundling less sophisticated componentry with X, when compared to more kitted-out XC and XE variants. We’re talking about non-adjustable front and rear suspension with X, along with less sophisticated braking hardware.2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200 X Full SpecsPowertrain, specs and hardwareOnly rear suspension gets preload adjustability. Braking hardware on Scrambler 1200 X is from Nissin and not Brembo M50s seen with other variants. Powertrain-wise, Triumph has not made any significant changes, except for a slight re-tune. 88.7 bhp and 110 Nm are the same as before, but peak power is now accessible at lower revs and peak torque is pushed higher up the revs.No other changes are seen with this 1,200cc parallel twin liquid cooled engine, which is mated to a 6-speed transmission. Off-road worthy highlights include 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wire-spoke wheels, knobby A/T tubeless tyres, long travel suspension and up-swept double barrel exhaust in iconic Triumph Scrambler design.Triumph Scrambler 1200 X ExhaustKerb weight of Triumph Scrambler 1200 X is 228 kg with a 15L fuel tank. There is a round instrument cluster and Triumph also sells an optional Bluetooth module with navigation support. X gets traction control and dual-channel ABS. There are five riding modes on offer too – Rain, Road, Sport, Off-road and Rider configurable. More

Triumph Daytona 660 RevealedUpon launch, Triumph Daytona 660 will take on rivals such as Kawasaki Ninja 650, Honda CBR650R and upcoming Yamaha R7Triumph has started the new year with Daytona 660. The fully-faired bike was spotted multiple times on road tests at overseas locations. Now it has been officially revealed.Triumph Daytona 660 RevealedTriumph Daytona 660 will be looking to bring back the excitement and allure, associated with the earlier Daytona model 675R. It was a powerful bike, producing 128 bhp of max power. However, it was discontinued in 2017 due to low demand and stricter emission norms.Triumph Daytona 660Daytona 660 comes with a dominating street presence with split headlamps and an aggressive front fascia. The bike has layered fairing, which is aesthetically pleasing and also supports functional needs such as handling and engine cooling. There are a few semblances with Honda CBR650R, especially with side profile.Some of the key highlights include a large windscreen, front-cowl-mounted sporty rear-view mirrors, sculpted fuel tank, sporty graphics and decals, split seat design and underbelly exhaust. Some exciting colour options will be available. Users can expect a comfortable riding stance, suitable for urban streets.Triumph Daytona 660Triumph Daytona 660 specs, performanceTriumph Daytona 660 is built on the same platform as Trident 660 and Tiger Sport 660. Powering the bike will be a 660cc, liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder engine that generates 95 bhp of max power and very nice 69 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Performance metrics are the highest when compared to other 660cc bikes from Triumph.Daytona 660 is primed to deliver the most exhilarating performance. This is in line with Daytona’s sporty character. Hi-tech equipment onboard Daytona 660 may include traction control, riding modes and a bi-directional quick shifter. As compared to Tiger Sport 660 which has riding modes of Road and Rain, Daytona 660 could get an additional race-focused riding mode.Much of the hardware is borrowed from other 660c bikes from Triumph. Suspension system boasts Showa 41 mm USD forks at front and Showa mono-shock with preload adjustment at rear. Braking setup onboard Trident 660 comprises twin 310 mm floating discs at front and a single 220 mm disc at rear. Dual-channel ABS will be standard.Triumph Daytona 660Triumph Daytona 660 priceTriumph Daytona 660 has a colour TFT multifunction instrument console. A range of features is present such as a smartphone connectivity, navigation and maybe tyre pressure monitoring system as an accessory. 17-inch wheels are standard and wrapped with 120/70 front and 180/55 rear tyres.As far as pricing is concerned, Triumph Daytona 660 maybe priced around Rs. 9 lakh to Rs. 9.5 lakh (ex-sh). For reference, Trident 660 is available at a starting price of Rs 8.12 lakh. In comparison, Tiger Sport 660 is priced at Rs 9.34 lakh. Daytona 660 prices will be closer to that of Tiger Sport 660. With its premium pricing, Daytona 660 will cater to a niche customer base. More