More Affordable Triumph Speed T4 Launched At ₹2.17 Lakh

Triumph has made the Speed 400 more accessible to the masses with the launch of the new affordable Speed T4 variant. Priced at ₹2.17 lakh, it’s now ₹17,000 cheaper than the Speed 400, which costs ₹2.34 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). However, with this cost reduction, Triumph had to do away with a few premium components that come standard with the latte. Beyond that, the overall design of the bike has remained the same, however, the 398.15 cc has been slightly updated to make it more efficient.

Triumph Speed T4: Hardware Changes 

Starting with its suspension. The new Triumph Speed T4 now gets telescopic fork at the front, instead of the 43 mm USD fork. However, the gas-charged monoshock at the rear with preload adjustment has remained the same. 

The brakes have also been altered, and although the Speed T4 still gets disc brakes at both ends, the brake units have been altered with Bybre axial front caliper units, instead of radial calliper units available with the Speed 400. Along with that, the tyres are also not quite as premium. Instead of the Apollo Alpha H1 or the MRF Steel Brace radials, the Speed T4’s 17-inch alloys are now shod with cheaper MRF Zapper FX2 rubber, and this has taken a toll on its kerb weight as weight. 

Triumph Speed T4: Design Changes

Triumph India has not tinkered with the body design at all, and the Speed T4 very much feels like a premium affair, just like the Speed 400. However, gone are those bar end mirrors, which gave the Speed 400 a sporty yet nice touch, and instead comes a conventional mirror. This new installment is not a deal breaker, though, and might be opted by some existing Speed 400 owners as well. Additionally, the Triumph Speed T4 also debuts three new colour shades, namely, Pearl Metallic White, Phantom Black, and Cocktail Red Wine. Lastly, the seat has also been altered, with the foam thickness increasing by 10 mm.

Triumph Speed T4: Any Engine Changes?

As mentioned before, Triumph has tinkered with the 398.15 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled TR-series engine to make it 10 per cent more fuel efficient. As a consequence, the new Triumph Speed T4 produces slightly less power and torque at 30.6 bhp and 36 Nm, as against the Triumph Speed 400 which produces 39.5 bhp and 37.5 Nm. The calibration of the ride-by-wire throttle has remained the same, however, the top speed has decreased and at 135 kmph, the Speed T4’ top speed is 10 kmph less than the Triumph Speed 400’ 145 kmph of top speed. Beyond that, the 6-speed gearbox with the slip and assist clutch continues as it is.  

Triumph Speed T4: Competition

At ₹2.17 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the newly launched Triumph Speed T4 is quite an attractive option in the roadster segment which includes the likes of the newly launched Jawa 42 FJ, Royal Enfield Hunter 350, and Hero Mavrick 440. The much more affordable price tag makes the deal all the more sweet.