Triumph Tracker 400 debuts in the UK with a minimalist flat-track inspired design, 398cc engine, modern features and India launch expectations.
New Triumph Tracker 400 Comes Out with Minimalist Design
Though powered by the Speed 400, Thruxton 400 Expanding the choice of the buyers in the entry level range of 400ar, which is 400cc in its new range, Triumph has launched the Tracker 400 in UK. Triumph Tracker 400 can be a good choice among the enthusiasts with its unique styling and minimalness. In the UK, it has already started taking bookings at a fully refundable price of £250 (Rs 30.5k). We should take a closer look at the newest product that Triumph has to offer.
Triumph Tracker 400 Design and Styling Highlights
Triumph Tracker 400 Introduces – The Triumph Tracker 400 is inspired by the flat-track racing bikes, which will be employed in the American dirt track racing. Similar to other comparable models released in the past, the Tracker 400 is a road-oriented biased motorcycle with racing-influenced appearances. The Triumph Tracker 400 has a number of the characteristic characteristics of the flat-track racing bikes.
Among the important features are round headlamp, flat seat line, single piece seat, low set wide handlebar, minimal bodywork, and upswept exhaust. Tracker-type side panel markings are 400. It has round rear view mirrors, a vintage style of the fuel tank with the TRACKER lettering and knobble style tyres that are road-biased. Triumph are launching the Triumph Tracker 400 in three colour choices, which includes Aluminium Silver, Racing Yellow and Phantom Black. The Tracker 400 will provide users with a domineering riding stance.
Triumph Tracker 400 Engine, Performance and Technology
Performance, specs The Triumph Tracker 400 is utilizing the TR series engine like other 400cc Triumph bikes. This is a 398cc, liquid-cooled, 4V/cylinder, single-cylinder, DOHC engine with a 42 PS and 37.5 Nm of torque. It is coupled to 6-speed gearbox and has a slip and assist clutch. It is this tune as in the case of the Thruxton 400. Comparatively, the Speed 400 produces 40 PS of output.
Both have the same level of torque output but Triumph Tracker 400 has a higher RPM than the engine. This makes the bike have a more aggressive and free-revving character of riding. Triumph Tracker 400 is packed with a wide variety of technologies that are rider friendly. These are, torque assist clutch, switchable traction control, dual channel ABS and all LED lighting.
Triumph Tracker 400 Chassis, Suspension and Dimensions
The motorcycle has a bolt-on subframe tail frame made of steel that is of the hybrid spine and perimeter tubular design. The suspension set up includes 43mm USD big piston forks with 140mm wheel travel and a monoshock unit at the rear with 130mm wheel travel. The wheels are 17-inch with 110/70 front and 150/60 rear tyres on both ends.
Braking system includes 300 mm and 230 mm front and rear discs respectively. The bike comes with analogue speedometer that has multi-function LCD screen. The seat height is 805 mm, however, and this looks appropriate to the majority of users. The wet weight is 173kg and the bikes carry 13 litres of fuel. The mileage is rated as about 28 km/l.
Triumph Tracker 400 India Launch Expectations
India launch? Triumph Tracker 400 bikes have taken a turn to become the popular ones in the 350cc-450cc market. Triumph Tracker 400 could be an excellent product addition to the entry-level series of Triumph in India. In addition, the bike is produced in India and it is exported to the UK. It is certainly not certain whether bike will be introduced in this region with a 400cc engine. Bajaj Triumph may introduce Tracker featuring a 350cc engine to overcome GST 2.0 reforms.
