Baby Thruxton is set to join the Triumph 400 model line-up

Triumph has another distinct model based on its Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X platform.

Known as the Thruxton 400, a cafe racer that reminds of a shrunken Thruxton 1200 RS, it is currently an Indian market exclusive.

But those in the know reckon it is only a matter of time before it shows up in export markets. Expect it to launch in Europe at the upcoming Milan ICMA show. 

The Thruxton 400 brings café racer coolness to the wee LAMS bike space, with clip-ons, a sculpted tank, a seat cowl and a frame-mounted half fairing. Other items include 43mm USD forks, a monoshock rear end, and 17inch cast wheels. A single front radial-mount disc brake handles stopping duties.  

Read our review of the Triumph Speed 400.

It uses the same TR-series 398cc single that has proven so very popular across the globe. This model features a few more horses developed at the top of the rev range. That’s from a likely mix of ECU remapping and airbox and/or exhaust mods.

It’s evidently 4kg heavier than the naked Speed 400 at 183kg, most of it from the extra bodywork.

Expect to pay a small price premium for the Thruxton if it makes it to export markets, which it assuredly will. Commentators reckon it will cost much the same as the upcoming Scrambler 400 XC. There will be four different two-tone colour schemes available, and likely a whole mess of accessory bits and bobs as well. 

Built with Indian partner, Bajaj, Triumph says over 60,000 units of its small-capacity range have sold worldwide. A retro cafe racer 400 will likely add significantly to that. Those in the industry suggest a global rollout of the Thruxton 400 will begin before year end. The two existing models cost $7999 and $8999 here so the Thruxton will likely go for $9999, or perhaps a shade less.