Triumph Launches Bonneville 400 in India Starting at Rs 2.55 Lakh

Launch Details

Triumph has officially launched the Bonneville 400 in India following an earlier teaser this month. The lineup offers three variants across two main trims: the Bonneville T4, along with the T40 and T40 Black. Prices start at Rs 2,54,999 for the T4, while both the T40 and T40 Black are priced at Rs 2,79,999 ex-showroom Delhi. Developed in collaboration with Bajaj, these new motorcycles aim to bring classic Bonneville styling to a much more accessible price point in the Indian market.

Bookings and Deliveries

Online bookings open on October 7, 2026, at 4:30 pm. Triumph plans to start deliveries for the T40 variants in the second week of November 2026. Deliveries for the more affordable T4 variant are scheduled to begin later, in the second week of January 2027. The Rs 25,000 price gap between the T4 and the T40 mainly gives buyers a more advanced technology and rider-assistance package.

Design and Engine

The motorcycles feature retro styling elements like a sculpted teardrop fuel tank, a circular headlamp, wire-spoke wheels, and twin rear shock absorbers. Power comes from a new 349cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder DOHC engine developed from Triumph's TR Series, paired with a six-speed gearbox and an assist-and-slipper clutch. The motor pushes out 29 PS of power at 7,000 rpm and 31 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm. Both models feature a 14-litre fuel tank, a 195 kg kerb weight, and a standard seat height of 790 mm that can drop to an optional 770 mm.

Features and Rivals

Technology separates the variants, as the T40 and T40 Black get a four-inch circular TFT display, smartphone connectivity, five riding modes, cruise control, lean-sensitive cornering ABS, and cornering traction control. The T4 uses a colour LCD with turn-by-turn navigation, standard traction control, and conventional dual-channel ABS without cruise control or cornering ABS. The new range will compete directly with the Royal Enfield Classic 350.

Context

The 350cc to 400cc motorcycle segment in India is highly competitive, driven by a growing demand for modern-classic bikes that combine vintage aesthetics with daily usability. Partnerships between global brands and Indian manufacturers like Bajaj allow companies to lower production costs and offer competitive pricing in this volume-heavy market.