Triumph Tracker 400 vs Speed 400 comparison explained ahead of possible India launch. Design, engine, performance, ergonomics and Tracker 350 India plans detailed.
Triumph Tracker 400 vs Speed 400: Major Differences Explicated
Triumph Motorcycles is also developing on its current 400cc products portfolio and the new Triumph Tracker 400 vs Speed 400 discussion has already generated a good buzz among motorcycle fans. Although the Triumph Speed 400 is already on sale in India, the Tracker 400 is already launched in other countries, which begs an important question of how dissimilar are the two motorcycles and which one of them makes more sense to the riders in India?
Design & Styling: Classic Roadster vs Flat Track Racer
Triumph Speed 400 is fitted with a clean and graceful retro-modern roadster styling. It has sculpted fuel tank, high-quality paint quality and upside-down front forks which are of gold anodised finish making it have a sophisticated and urban look.
Triumph Tracker 400, in its turn, has a far more aggressive flat-track design. It receives a boxier fuel tank, bold graphics of the side number plates that are race style with the 400 branded, and optional single-seat cowl which makes it look like a cafe-racer. It also carries the personalities of ruggedness by incorporating a twin-barrel exhaust, as the one on the Scrambler 400 X.
Engine & Performance: Same Platform, Sportier Tune
They both have a 398.15cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine, although tuning makes them different.
It has a more performance-oriented engine tune in the form of the Tracker 400 which utilizes the Thruxton 400 engine tune. It has 41.5 bhp at 9000 rpm and 37.5 Nm of torque which is almost 2 bhp above the Speed 400. This causes enhanced high end performance and enhancement of the riding experience.
The Speed 400 is however optimized to give a smoother supply of power and is therefore more appropriate when commuting daily and undertaking leisurely highway trips.
For official specifications, you can also refer to Triumph Motorcycles global lineup.
Riding Ergonomics: Comfort vs Commitment
The two bikes are also differentiated by ergonomics.
Triumph Speed 400
- Upright riding position
- Shorter and raised handlebars
- Seat is sculpted to enhance comfort
Triumph Tracker 400
- Wider and lower handlebars
- Rear-set footpegs
- Flat single-piece seat
- More dedicated and sporty position
In comparison, where the Speed 400 is concerned with comfort and ease of use, the Tracker 400 is unambiguously oriented on the riders, who want to take a more aggressive and dynamic riding position.
India Launch Possibility: Tracker 350 More Likely
Though Tracker 400 has already been introduced in foreign countries, its introduction in India in the same displacement is improbable. This is because of the new revised GST structure of India that has levied higher tax on motorcycles over 350cc to 40 percent which has affected this to a great extent on the pricing.
In a response to this, Bajaj and Triumph are collaborating in the development of a new 350cc platform. The next one is Bonneville 350 which is likely to be launched, and then possibly Triumph Tracker 350 to the Indian market.
This would enable Triumph to maintain the competitiveness of the prices but still provide a similar design and riding experience that would meet the requirements of India. More details on India-specific two-wheeler taxation can be checked via Government of India GST Council updates.
Expected Price & Launch Timeline (India)
Expected Launch: 2026
Average Retail Price: ₹2,200,000 to ₹2,400,000 (ex-showroom)
Expected Rivals:
- Harley-Davidson X440
- Royal Enfield Hunter 350
- Honda CB350 RS
