2026 Triumph Thruxton 400 First Look

Triumph is reviving the Thruxton name with a new partially-faired café racer built from its TR-series platform, alongside a flat track-inspired Tracker 400 ( covered separately here). Previously announced for the Indian market, the Triumph Thruxton 400 is now making its way to international markets including the U.S., where it will arrive in March 2026 with a starting price of $6,295.

We last saw the Thruxton name as a 2025 final edition RS model offering premium Showa and Öhlins suspension and a 1,200cc Parallel-Twin engine, and while the new Thruxton is still a sporty package, it’s now built around Triumph’s 398cc Single and features a partial fairing similar to the one used on the now discontinued Speed Triple 1200 RR.

The fairing houses a classic round LED headlight, which combined with the circular bar end mirrors and sculpted fuel tank, contributes to Triumph’s signature modern/retro vibe.

Compared to the Speed 400, the new Thruxton offers a dedicated chassis and a much sportier riding position. The Thruxton 400 uses clip-on handlebars, which positions the grips 9.7 inches lower and 1.6 inches closer together compared to the Speed. Triumph also moved the footpegs 3.4 inches further back and 1.1 inches higher, creating much more aggressive ergonomics than the relatively upright and neutral Speed 400.

The 3.4 gallon fuel tank is the same size as the Speed 400’s tank, but it has a longer exterior shape to balance the longer front end and provide more support for the more crouched riding position. The 31.7-inch seat height is 0.6 inches higher than the Speed 400, while the shorter tail and color-matched seat cowl help contribute to the Thruxton’s sportier appearance.

The engine is a new version of the TR-series 398cc Single that the Thruxton shares with the Tracker 400. A new camshaft profile produces longer valve lift durations, to go with a higher redline compared to the other 400 models. Triumph claims a peak output of 41.4 hp at 9,000 rpm and 27.7 lb-ft. at 7,500 rpm compared to the 39.5 hp at 8,000 rpm and 27.7 lb-ft. at 6,500 rpm claimed for the Speed 400.

The front wheel is supported by a 43mm inverted fork offering 5.3 inches of travel, while a preload-adjustable gas monoshock provides 5.1 inches of rear wheel travel. The braking system is similar to the Speed 400, with a single four-piston radial-mount caliper and 300mm disc up front, and a single piston floating caliper with a 230mm disc for the rear. An anti-lock braking system comes standard, but like the other 400 models, it is not lean-sensitive. The Thruxton 400 also comes with a switchable traction control system.