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Triumph Speed T4 Spied Testing: New 350cc Version?
British bikemaker Triumph is currently working on a new 350cc version of its existing 400cc lineup of motorcycles for the Indian market. Now, a test mule of one of these 350cc Triumphs, the Speed T4, has been spied testing by Bikewale.
The current Speed T4 is based on Triumph's 400cc platform and is priced at ₹1,95,000, making it the most affordable offering from the British marque currently on sale in India. However, due to last year's reset of GST norms, it attracts a tax rate of 40%, as do all the other bikes based on Triumph's 400cc platform
The spy test mule of the Triumph Speed T4 appears to feature an identical design, which does suggest that the change could very well be mechanical rather than a cosmetic mid-life update. This leads us to believe that this could very well be the upcoming 350cc version of Triumph's entry-level motorcycle, as Triumph looks to get back in line with the updated GST rates.
When the 350cc version of the Triumph 400 lineup does go on sale, it will only have to deal with an 18% GST rate, which could see the new 350cc Speed T4 be priced ₹20k to 25k lower than the current 400cc model, which would help the bikes compete better with their rivals from Royal Enfield.
The current Triumph Speed T4 is powered by a 398.15cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder DOHC engine that produces around 31hp and 36Nm. A smaller-capacity version, if introduced, is likely to deliver lower output while retaining a similar power delivery.
The overall setup, despite the switch to a smaller engine, the new bike is expected to remain largely unchanged from the 400cc versions, including the chassis, suspension, brakes and styling, with the new model likely to carry forward the same design and hardware.
The test bike retains the modern-classic styling seen on the current Triumph Speed T4. Elements such as the round LED headlamp, sculpted fuel tank and minimalist rear section appear unchanged. The 350cc range from Triumph is expected to be introduced in India later this year, and the Speed T4 could very well be one of the first bikes to hit our roads
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