We learned a couple of things from Triumph’s event yesterday. Both concerning and intriguing. Firstly, they launched the Speed T4, making it the most affordable Triumph in India at Rs. 2.17 lakh (ex-showroom). Secondly, they improved the Speed 400 with the MY25 version, priced at Rs. 2.40 lakh (ex-showroom). Lastly, they’ve created a Buridan’s ass scenario. Why?
The Speed 400 features the familiar TR series 398cc liquid-cooled engine, producing 39.5 bhp at 8000 rpm and 3.82 kgm at 6000 rpm. An ‘instant classic’, we called it during our review. Most features remain classic even still. The new updated version comes with a five-level adjustable lever, 10mm thicker seating, and new Apollo Vredestein tyres with a 110/80 front and 150/70 rear configuration as a part of the MY25 Speed 400 variant.
Additionally, the bike receives a fresh splash of paint, making it classically neo. The colours offered are Racing Yellow, Pearl Metallic White, Racing Red, and Phantom Black. Features like ride-by-wire, switchable traction control, and Bluetooth connectivity continue from the previous model. So, that’s the food. What about the drink?
The Speed T4 is Triumph’s most affordable model in India. It employs the same 398cc TR series engine but produces less power and torque.
The specifics? The T4 produces only 30.6 bhp at 7000 rpm, which is 10 bhp less. Torque is 3.6 kgm at 5000 rpm, which is 0.22 kgm less. It features a six-speed gearbox and nearly all features, except for ride-by-wire, opting for a cable-operated throttle instead. The bike rides on MRF tyres, with the front size unchanged but the rear, now a 150/60-R17. Furthermore, the T4 is heavier by a mere 1 kg.
Triumph has stated that most power and torque are available between 2500 rpm to 5000 rpm in the Speed T4, its top speed of 135 kph places it at a disadvantage. For more details, stay tuned for our review of the Speed T4.
So, why the Buridan’s ass scenario? Well, Triumph priced the Speed T4 Rs. 16,000 lower than the current Speed 400. However, choosing the T4 means sacrificing 25 per cent power, 22 per cent torque, no ride-by-wire, MRF tyres instead of Apollo, and a heavier bike!
Not to mention the competition: Hero Mavrck, Royal Enfield Guerrilla, Harley-Davidson X440, and more. So, it’s not a Buridan’s ass dilemma for the average rider—perhaps just for the Triumph fan.
