For too long, the Thruxton has been a machine of noble displacement. But now, a new chapter is set to begin, proving that big character doesn’t always need a big engine.
Word on the street is that Triumph is readying a pint-sized Thruxton for an August debut: the Thruxton 400. Born from Triumph’s clever partnership with Bajaj, it’s designed to bring that heritage, that feeling of pure, unadulterated motorcycling, to a wider audience, in much the same way the Scrambler 400X does.
Triumph Thruxton 400 Is the Cafe Racer for Everyone
From what the spies have seen, this little rocket wears its family resemblance proudly. A bikini fairing, bar-end mirrors, and that unmistakable hunkered-down stance scream “Ace Cafe regular.”
It looks like it just rolled out of a smoky London back alley, ready to carve up city streets and winding country roads alike. And while it carries the classic torch, it’s no relic. Expect the modern niceties: LED lighting to cut through the night, ABS for confident stops, and traction control for a steady hand when the going gets spirited.
Beneath that retro skin beats the familiar 399cc liquid-cooled single, the same spirited heart found in its 400-series siblings. It’s a mill that delivers punchy power and torque, more than enough to make a commute feel like a sprint and a backroad like a racetrack. Triumph may have given the big Thruxton its “final edition” send-off a couple of years back, but the name, like a good legend, simply refused to die.
This Thruxton 400 is more than just a bike; it’s an open invitation. An invitation for a new generation of riders, and for seasoned veterans seeking a lighter, more nimble dance partner, to experience that intangible magic that only a Triumph can deliver. It’s proof that the spirit of motorcycling, whether on a thundering liter bike or a lively 400, remains gloriously alive and well.
Source: RideApart
