Triumph Motorcycles has finally rolled out its new 350cc lineup in India, effectively repositioning the existing Speed T4, Speed 400, Scrambler 400 X/XC and Thruxton range into a lower tax bracket. The move was widely expected to translate into sharper pricing, especially after the GST on motorcycles up to 350cc was reduced to 18 per cent, compared to the steep 40 per cent slab for bikes above 350cc. However, the internet's reaction suggests the strategy may not have landed exactly as hoped.
@IndiaTriumph
— Jaideep S Gowda (@GowdaJaideep) April 6, 2026
I was planning to buy Triumph T4 350
but today no price change for 350 announced
so 400 & 350 @ same price
so dropped buying triumph... going to other competitor models...
bye bye Triumph
A major point of discussion online is the unchanged Rs 1.95 lakh price of the Speed T4, despite now using the new 350cc engine. Meanwhile, the Speed 400's revised price of Rs 2.31 lakh narrows the gap significantly, leaving many buyers wondering whether the 350cc version offers enough financial incentive. Several users pointed out that with such a small difference, stretching the budget for the 400cc model now feels like the more sensible choice.
One X user stated, " Fooled us by not decreasing the amount but decreased the 50CC also taking advantage of 18% of GST, was waiting for the price reduction now i am moving towards Honda."
Triumph 350 Range Price And Specs
| Parameter | New Price (₹) | Price Change | Power (New) | Power (Old) | Torque (New) | Torque (Old) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed T4 | 1,95,000 | No change | 29 PS | 31 PS | 31 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Speed 400 | 2,31,890 | -7,110 | 37 PS | 40 PS | 32 Nm | 37.5 Nm |
| Scrambler 400 | 2,59,241 | -10,736 | 37 PS | 40 PS | 32 Nm | 37.5 Nm |
| Thruxton 400 | 2,65,442 | -10,941 | 37 PS | 42 PS | 32 Nm | 37.5 Nm |
| Scrambler 400 XC | 2,98,709 | +1,793 | 37 PS | 40 PS | 32 Nm | 37.5 Nm |
Why No Major Price Change?
The criticism becomes more interesting when viewed against Triumph's own move from September 2025, when the brand, along with Bajaj Auto, had absorbed the GST hike on its 400cc motorcycle range, and kept the prices unchanged. At the time, that decision was positioned as a customer-first move to protect festive season demand.
@IndiaTriumph
— Jaideep S Gowda (@GowdaJaideep) April 6, 2026
I was planning to buy Triumph T4 350
but today no price change for 350 announced
so 400 & 350 @ same price
so dropped buying triumph... going to other competitor models...
bye bye Triumph
The limited price correction largely comes down to Triumph and Bajaj's earlier pricing strategy. Since the brand had already absorbed the higher GST impact on its 400cc motorcycles in September 2025, the base prices were kept relatively competitive even before the new 350cc shift. As a result, the move to a lower 18 per cent GST slab has only created room for minor rationalisation instead of a dramatic cut, keeping the 350cc and 400cc models closely positioned.
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Now, with the tax structure flipped in favour of sub-350cc motorcycles, buyers expected a visibly wider gap between the 350cc and 400cc variants. Instead, the modest revisions have sparked concerns that Triumph may be using the lower tax benefit to improve margins rather than aggressively passing on the gains. This mirrors the broader industry shift after the GST rejig. Brands with 350cc products such as Honda and Royal Enfield have been able to offer clearer price corrections, while larger-capacity 450cc and 650cc motorcycles across the market have either become costlier or seen brands absorb the hit strategically.
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