Triumph Thruxton 400

[Arsey]

Unveiled today





More info here .

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[leadfarmer]

Just watching that on a Motobob video

Bit surprised they’ve built it really as the bigger version was quickly discontinued due to poor sales

 

[AdrianS]

I was also a little surprised as the majority of sales of the 400 models has been to the older age group. The one group who need a more relaxed riding position due to all the aches and pains!
I like the look of it though, but would feel a prat turning up at some cafe to meet all my retired mates on it!

 

[steve hughes]

I was also a little surprised as the majority of sales of the 400 models has been to the older age group. The one group who need a more relaxed riding position due to all the aches and pains!
I like the look of it though, but would feel a prat turning up at some cafe to meet all my retired mates on it!

I think you have hit the nail on the head as to where the current sales are going. However the few chats I had with Triumph sales folk said that WASNT Triumph’s original plan. The Speed 400 with a monthly PCP of just under £80 was firmly aimed at young/ new bikers to the sector. The reality was as we all know “ turned on its head”. Maybe this is Triumph trying to secure that area of the mkt again.

As you say dropping the bars something like 4” and moving the pegs back and up isnt going to attract many on here! Most of us invest in bar risers and footpeg lowering kits .

 

[AdrianS]

The 400 I took out for a ride when my Tiger was being serviced was a good small fun bike, very easy to ride, and surprisingly peppy. I could live with one of those as a bike for pottering around on etc, but not the other variants Triumph have made.

 

[Mr Derek]

Just watching that on a Motobob video

Bit surprised they’ve built it really as the bigger version was quickly discontinued due to poor sales

My 67 year old neighbour has the Thruxton R and absolutely loves it, but he's finding the riding position more challenging these days. I like the look of the 400, especially in red, but that riding position would be unbearable.