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Key Highlights: International Testing: The Triumph Thruxton 400 has been spotted testing outside India. Design Inspiration: The bike takes design cues from previous Thruxton models. Engine Specifications: Powered by a 398cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. Expected Features: Likely to include LED headlight, ABS, traction control, and a semi-digital console. Positioning: Expected to sit between the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X. Triumph Motorcycles has been spotted testing the Thruxton 400 outside India. The bike has been seen undergoing test runs in Europe, indicating that it is nearing production. Triumph Thruxton 400 - what to expect? The Thruxton 400 takes design inspiration from previous Thruxton models and the Speed 400, featuring a round LED headlight with a fairing, bar-end mirrors, and a single-piece seat. The Thruxton 400 is powered by a 398cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, similar to the current 400cc models from Triumph. It produces 39.5 bhp and 37.5 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The bike is expected to include features like LED illumination, ABS, traction control, and a semi-digital console. The Thruxton heritage The Triumph Thruxton has a rich heritage that dates back to the mid-1960s. The name "Thruxton" comes from the Thruxton Circuit, a race track in Hampshire, where Triumph won the top three places in the Thruxton 500-mile endurance race in 1969. The first Thruxton model was the Thruxton Bonneville, a limited-edition production-class racer hand-built in 1965 by the Triumph Engineering factory race shop. This bike was developed for homologation purposes and entered into British endurance races. The Thruxton 400 is likely to be positioned between the Speed 400 and the Scrambler 400 X, offering a balanced blend of performance and style. The test mule seen in Europe shows a near-production bike with a design that emphasizes its cafe-racer heritage. Our thoughts The international testing of the Triumph Thruxton 400 hints at its imminent launch. The bike's design and features suggest it will be a strong contender in the 400 cc segment. Currently, there is only one cafe racer in the Indian market - the Royal Enfield Continental GT. The Continental GT is much more expensive as it is has a 650 cc twin cylinder engine. This makes a Thruxton an affordable choice for those wanting to own a cafe racer. Also read: Triumph Scrambler 400 X spotted with cross spoke wheels Image source

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