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Triumph Thruxton 400 Receives Praise for Cafe Racer Styling and Performance in Early Reviews

Reviewers highlight retro-inspired cafe racer styling, a 42hp-tuned engine, competitive pricing.

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Overview

  • The Thruxton 400’s 398cc liquid-cooled single produces 42hp at 9,000rpm with claimed 0–100km/h in 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 161km/h.
  • Cafe racer elements include a half-fairing, bar-end mirrors, a slimmer fuel tank and a removable rear cowl over the pillion seat.
  • Chassis tweaks such as a steeper rake and 10mm extra suspension travel front and rear balance city comfort with agile handling.
  • Priced at Rs 2.74 lakh ex-showroom Delhi, it undercuts the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 by Rs 50,000 to target premium mid-capacity riders.
  • Critics note fairing vibrations above 6,000rpm and the absence of adjustable levers and a quickshifter as the main drawbacks.