- Triumph is preparing a 400cc standard motorcycle inspired by the Bonneville design
- The new model features a metal fuel tank, circular headlamps, and a long bench seat
- It will compete with the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Jawa in the retro motorcycle segment
Triumph already has a couple of products based on its 400cc platform under the Bajaj-Triumph partnership. While the brand is preparing to launch its products with a new 350cc motor to attract the smaller tax slab, a new set of spyshots of another 400cc motorcycle. A new kind? Of course, this time around, a standard motorcycle, on the lines of the bigger Bonneville. The spy images come courtesy of Motorbob, and they reveal a mini-Bonneville.
In the pictures, the Triumph Bonneville 400 (expected name) can be seen in its full glory, since it is being ridden sans camouflage. The motorcycle has design ethos from the larger Bonneville, with a metal fuel tank, circular headlamps, and a long bench-style seat.
This is the first time a Bonneville-inspired motorcycle is spotted on the 400cc platform, and once launched, it will rival the likes of the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Jawa Jawa. The design packs in a retro vibe with wire-spoke rims, a revised radiator grille, and an underbelly guard.
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The big changes, which can be seen here are - firstly, a new instrument cluster, and secondly, dual rear shock absorbers. The latter will invite different opinions from buyers, since the Triumph's 400cc range has been riding on a monoshock since inception. The swingarm too, could see some changes to its design to accommodate the new suspension layout.
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In addition, the front disc is now shifted towards the right side of the rim, while it is on the left-side on existing motorcycles, namely Speed 400, Thurxton 400, and more.
Coming down to the power plant, expect it to remain unchanged. However, the tuning on the Bonneville could be slightly different to suit the motorcycle's character. The motor currently belts out 40 Hp against 37.5 Nm of peak power and torque output, respectively, in the Speed 400. It features a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch.