New Triumph Speed T4 & 2024 Speed 400 launched: All you need to know
Triumph Motorcycles India launched the new Speed T4 and 2024 Speed 400 in India yesterday on 17 September. While the former is an affordable alternative, the latter gets a handful of more features with a price hike. The Speed T4 costs Rs 2,17,000 (ex-showroom), while the 2024 Speed 400 has been priced at Rs 2,40,000 (ex-showroom). There is a price difference of Rs 23,000 between the two.
Triumph Speed T4 Highlights
Since the Speed T4 is an affordable or the most inexpensive Triumph offering ever, it gets a range of downgrades over the Speed 400. First up, the 398cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, although identical on the both models, features a new airbox, a different throttle body, a new engine map, and a smaller sprocket. Triumph also claims that 85 per cent of the overall torque is available from 2,500rpm, resulting less often downshifts in the traffic. Above all, it delivers lower power output: 31PS at 7,000rpm and 36Nm of torque at 5,000rpm compared to the Speed 400. Mated to the engine is a six-speed gearbox with an O-ring chain instead of X-ring on the Speed 400.
Unlike the Speed 400's upside down front forks, the Speed T4 gets a telescopic unit. Plus, it misses out on ride-by-wire and traction control. There is also a slightly sharper rake, a distinct exhaust note, non-radial MRF Zapper tyres with 140/70 section rear unit, and 10 per cent thicker foam on the seat, among others. The seat height stands at 806mm, while the weight has gone up to 180kg. Meanwhile, it comes in three colour options: Cocktail Red Wine, Phantom Black, and Metallic White.
2024 Trumph Speed 400: What's new?
Triumph has made the critically acclaimed Speed 400 a more compelling product with a fresh colour schemes and a handful of upgrades. It now comes in four new shades and they are all dual-tone: Racing Yellow with Pearl Matallic White, Phantom Black with Pewter Grey, Pearl Metallic White with Pewter Grey, and Racing Red with Pearl Metallic White.
Furthermore, Triumph has equipped the 2024 Speed 400 with adjustable brake and clutch levers, powered coated exhaust, 10 per cent thicker foam on the seat, and a new pair of higher profile Vredestein tyres. The front has a 110/80-17 section tyre, while the rear gets 150/70-17 section tyre. Its weight is now 179kg, while the seat height stands at 803mm.
The 2024 Speed 400's 398.15cc engine continues to generate 40PS at 8,000rpm 37.5Nm of torque at 6,500rpm. This motor is mated to a six-speed gearbox with slipper clutch.
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