New Delhi: Triumph Motorcycles is reportedly preparing an updated version of its café racer, the Thruxton 400, with new technology and additional rider assistance features. The updated motorcycle has been spotted testing with a circular TFT instrument cluster, revised switchgear and controls that suggest the addition of cruise control and riding modes.
The test motorcycle features a 4-inch circular TFT display borrowed from the recently introduced Triumph Bonneville T40. The update is expected to make the Thruxton 400 more technologically advanced while retaining its distinctive café racer styling and existing engine.
New TFT display and updated switchgear
The biggest change spotted on the updated Thruxton 400 is its 4-inch circular TFT instrument cluster. It replaces the semi-digital instrument console currently available on the motorcycle.
The new display is expected to support smartphone connectivity, full-map navigation, phone calls, music controls, route planning and customisable widgets. These features could offer riders easier access to navigation and smartphone functions while riding.
The motorcycle also gets redesigned switchgear to operate the new display. The left-side handlebar features a four-way navigation pad, along with dedicated cruise control switches positioned above it.
On the right side, the updated switchgear integrates the engine kill switch, while the hazard light switch has been repositioned. A dedicated Mode button is also visible, indicating the possibility of multiple riding modes.
Advanced rider assistance features expected
Apart from the TFT display, the updated Thruxton 400 could receive additional electronic rider aids.
The test motorcycle’s revised controls suggest that Triumph may introduce features such as cruise control and multiple riding modes. It could also receive some of the advanced safety technologies available on the Bonneville T40.
These may include:
- Lean-sensitive cornering ABS
- Cornering traction control
- Emergency acceleration warning or panic brake alert
- Self-cancelling turn indicators
- Multiple riding modes
The existing Thruxton 400 comes with switchable traction control and dual-channel ABS. However, Triumph has not officially confirmed whether all the additional electronic features will make it to the production version.
Engine and mechanical specifications likely to remain unchanged
Despite the technology upgrades, the updated Thruxton 400 appears to retain its existing mechanical setup.
The motorcycle is powered by a 349 cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine producing 39.4 bhp and 32 Nm of peak torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed gearbox.
The existing torque-assist clutch and USB-C charging port are also expected to continue.
In terms of design, the motorcycle is likely to retain its café racer identity, featuring clip-on handlebars, bar-end mirrors, rear-set footpegs, a split seat and a semi-faired body. The USD front forks and Pirelli tyres are also expected to remain.
The test sightings indicate that Triumph is focusing primarily on improving the motorcycle’s technology and rider convenience rather than making major mechanical changes.
Updated Triumph Thruxton 400: Expected price and launch
The current Triumph Thruxton 400 is priced at ₹2,76,522 (ex-showroom). With the addition of a TFT display and potentially more advanced electronics, the updated version could become more expensive.
Triumph may introduce the new equipment as part of a premium variant rather than making all the features standard across the range. Industry reports suggest that the updated motorcycle could be positioned closer to the ₹3 lakh mark (ex-showroom).
However, the company has not announced an official launch date or confirmed the expected price. It also remains to be seen whether the updated features will be offered on the India-spec model.
What the update means for Triumph’s 400 cc range
The Thruxton 400 could be among the first models in Triumph’s 400 cc range to receive the newer TFT technology and additional electronic features seen on the Bonneville T40.
The update could make the café racer more appealing to buyers looking for modern connectivity and improved rider assistance without compromising on its retro-inspired design.
If introduced, the updated Thruxton 400 would strengthen Triumph’s position in India’s premium mid-capacity motorcycle segment. More details are expected once the company officially announces the updated model.