Triumph has revived one of its most recognizable nameplates with the introduction of the new Thruxton 400, bringing classic café racer styling to the brand’s expanding 400cc platform.
Power comes from a 398cc single-cylinder TR-series engine, shared with other models in the 400 range but in its most powerful configuration to date. Triumph says the revised engine revs higher and delivers stronger top-end performance while retaining its smooth character. Rider aids include ride-by-wire throttle, switchable traction control, ABS, and a slip and-assist clutch. Instrumentation combines an analogue speedometer with an LCD tachometer and a USB-C charging port.
The chassis and ergonomics are unique to the Thruxton 400, aimed at delivering a sportier riding experience than the Speed 400. Clip-on handlebars are narrower and significantly lower, while the rearset footpegs are positioned higher and farther back, placing the rider in a committed café racer posture.
Suspension consists of 43mm upside-down big piston forks with 5.3 inches of travel and a preload-adjustable rear monoshock providing 130mm of travel. Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires are fitted for increased grip and sharper handling.
The Thruxton 400 features a sculpted fuel tank carrying the Triumph triangle badge, paired with a compact front fairing that houses a round LED headlight. Bar-end mirrors, an upswept sport exhaust, and a color-matched bullet-style seat cowl reinforce the café racer theme. A shortened rear fender, minimal number plate hanger, and compact LED taillight complete the look.
Four color options will be available, each featuring contrasting graphics across the tank, fairing, and seat cowl. These include Phantom Black and aluminum with Racing Red accents, Carnival Red Gloss with Aluminum Silver, Pearl Metallic White with Storm Grey and blue highlights, and Metallic Racing Yellow with Aluminum Silver and Phantom Black detailing.
2026 Triumph Thruxton 400 Specifications
| Price: | TBC |
| Engine: | Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4 valve, DOHC |
| Displacement: | 398cc |
| Bore x Stroke: | 89 x 64mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12:1 |
| Transmission: | Six-speed |
| Claimed Horsepower: | 41 hp at 9000 rpm |
| Claimed Torque: | 27 lb-ft. @ 7,500 rpm |
| Fuel System: | Electronic fuel injection, ride-by-wire |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate slip and assist |
| Frame: | Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel, bolt-on rear subframe |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm inverted BPF fork, 5.5 in. travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Monoshock, preload adjustable; 5.1 in. travel |
| Front Brake: | Four-piston radial-mount caliper, 300mm disc |
| Rear Brake: | Single-piston caliper, 230mm disc, ABS |
| Front tire: | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire: | 150/60-17 |
| Rake: | 24.4° |
| Trail: | 4.2 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 54.1 in. |
| Seat Height: | 31.2 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 3.4 gal. |
| Claimed Wet Weight: | 388 lb. |
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