🏍️ Triumph 350 cc Motorcycles – Launch on April 8, 2026
- Launch Date: April 8, 2026, in India.
- Segment Entry: Triumph is entering the sub‑350 cc category to compete directly with Royal Enfield’s 350 cc lineup.
- Engine Strategy:
- Downsized version of the current 398.15 cc single‑cylinder engine.
- Bore reduced, stroke unchanged → displacement below 350 cc.
- This qualifies for the lower 18% GST slab (vs. 40% for >350 cc).
- Expected output: 35–40 bhp, tuned for strong low‑ and mid‑range torque.
- Variants: Speed 350, Scrambler 350 X, Speed T4 350. Possible Thruxton 350 or Bonneville‑inspired model later.
- Manufacturing: Bajaj’s Chakan facility, for both domestic and export markets.
- Pricing:
- Base Speed 350 around ₹2.2 lakh.
- Scrambler variants up to ₹2.45 lakh.
- Positioned below Triumph’s 400 cc models.
- Features: LED lighting, digital consoles, dual‑channel ABS.
- Market Impact:
- Tax advantage enables sharper pricing.
- Aims to reshape the premium 350 cc space and challenge Royal Enfield’s dominance.
- 400 cc lineup continues for exports, while 350 cc models target Indian affordability.
Would you like me to also create a side‑by‑side comparison of these upcoming Triumph 350s against Royal Enfield’s Classic 350 and Hunter 350? That would highlight how they stack up in specs, pricing, and positioning.
