Automobile
Triumph Launches Bonneville T40 and T4 Variants in India Starting at Rs 2.55 Lakh
Reported by Kavya Rao (Senior Writer) · Autocar India ·
Confirmed by a second source: Rushlane
Triumph has expanded its single-cylinder motorcycle lineup in India with the launch of the new Bonneville T40 and the lower-spec Bonneville T4, developed in collaboration with Bajaj. Pricing starts at Rs 2,54,999 for the Bonneville T4, while the T40 and T40 Black are both priced at Rs 2,79,999, ex-showroom Delhi.
Performance and Build
Powering both models is a 349cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine producing 29hp at 7,000rpm and 31.2Nm of torque at 5,500rpm, paired with a six-speed gearbox. The engine features a revised cylinder head, dedicated camshafts, smaller throttle bodies, and a peashooter exhaust tuned for a torque-rich delivery. The chassis includes a tubular steel frame with a welded subframe, a steel swingarm, 43mm front telescopic forks, and twin rear shock absorbers with 130mm of travel. The motorcycles weigh 195kg, feature a 14.5-litre fuel tank, and offer a 790mm seat height that can be lowered to 770mm using an accessory seat, alongside 165mm of ground clearance. Both models ride on wire-spoke wheels with tubed MRF tyres, and stopping is handled by a 310mm front disc and a 255mm rear disc.
Features and Variants
The higher-spec Bonneville T40 and T40 Black feature a 4-inch round colour TFT display with smartphone connectivity, navigation, and a 'Heritage' mode, alongside five riding modes, traction control, cruise control, and lean-sensitive ABS. The more affordable Bonneville T4 comes with a colour LCD screen providing turn-by-turn navigation, riding modes, traction control, and dual-channel ABS, while omitting cruise control and the IMU. Online bookings begin on October 7, 2026, at 4:30 pm. Deliveries for the Bonneville T40 will start in November 2026, whereas the T4 will reach customers beginning in the second week of January 2027.
Context
The Bonneville series represents Triumph's effort to blend traditional retro styling with modern engineering, targeting riders who prefer classic aesthetics alongside contemporary features. Partnering with Bajaj allows Triumph to manufacture these motorcycles locally in India, keeping costs competitive against established domestic retro rivals like Royal Enfield.
