Triumph made the industry stand up and take note when the UK manufacturer launched the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 last year, and now it’s doing it all over again. Triumph is coming for the 400cc market as a whole. The brand has just added a Tracker 400 and hotly anticipated Thruxton 400 to its range, and these aren’t just the other the same bikes as the Speed and Scrambler dressed in different frocks, they’re all-new from the ground up.
For the first time, Triumph introduces a flat track-inspired motorcycle in the form of the all-new MY27 Tracker 400. The new model will feature an enhanced 398cc TR-Series engine, which produces 41.4 HP at 9,000rpm, meaning a 5% increase in peak power over the outgoing Speed 400 and Scrambler 400. It’ll also make a respectable 27.7 lb-ft of torque at 7,500rpm, which is the same number as the outgoing 400cc unit in the Speed and Scrambler; however, the Tracker makes peak torque 1,000rpm later in the rev range.
Although I don’t expect to see anyone go out and race the Tracker, it looks like it wouldn’t perform terribly if you tried. The bike features flat and wide handlebars and repositioned footpegs that give it a fairly commanding-looking riding position, and underpinning the ergos is a dedicated chassis, which Triumph says provides “sharper handling and an engaged rider experience.”
Photo by: Triumph
Photo by: Triumph
Photo by: Triumph
Photos by: Triumph
Compared to the Speed 400, the Tracker’s bars are 0.9″ broader and 5.3″ lower, whereas the footpegs are positioned 3.4″ further back and 1″ higher. At the front, you’ll find black anodized 43mm USD big piston forks that offer 140mm of gravel, and toward the rear, there’s a preload-adjustable gas monoshock RSU, which gives 130mm of travel. Stopping power comes courtesy of a 300mm fixed disc and four-piston radial caliper at the front, combined with a 230mm fixed disc, single-piston floating caliper at the rear.
The seat sits at a relatively approachable 805mm, and Triumph has loaded the tracker up with just the right amount of tech to make it even more approachable for new riders. The bike comes with a torque-assist clutch, switchable TC, and ABS. All the information is available at a glance, thanks to an analogue speedometer paired with a digital tachometer.
Completing the look on the tracker is a seat cowl, number board, boxy fuel tank, fly screen, and newly styled wheels, paired with Pirelli MT60 RS tires. Of course, this is a modern classic and comes with some classic Triumph DNA parts, including a round LED headlight at the front and flowing twin upswept exhaust pipes at the rear. The Tracker 400 will probably turn more heads in an urban environment than any of the other 400s in Triumph’s lineup.
Paul Stroud, Chief Commercial Officer, Triumph Motorcycles said: “The Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X, and more recently the Scrambler XC, have been a global hit, winning multiple awards and driving record sales. These bikes have brought more younger riders and more women into the Triumph family than ever before, proving the appeal of a premium brand in this market. This success reflects Triumph’s unique position in the segment, blending high quality finishing, modern performance and beautiful retro styling. Now, with the Tracker 400 and Thruxton 400, we’re building on that momentum with two brand-new models that give customers even more choice. Powered by the latest TR-Series engine, the most powerful iteration yet, these bikes deliver distinctive character and engaging performance.”
If you want to turn heads on the twisties, it’s the Thruxton 400 you’ll need to throw your leg over. The Thruxton uses the same frame and engine as the Tracker, but its ergos are different, along with its suspension components, all in the pursuit of a sportier ride. The clip-on handlebars are 1.6″ narrower and 9.7″ lower than those on the Speed 400, while the rear-set footpegs are positioned 3.4″ further back and 1.1″ higher. As you can imagine, the riding position puts you much further forward in a racier, tucked position.
Photo by: Triumph
Photo by: Triumph
Photo by: Triumph
Photos by: Triumph
The black anodized 1.7″ USD big piston forks have 135mm of travel—5mm less than the forks on the Tracker—and a preload-adjustable mono-shock rear suspension unit provides 130mm of wheel travel at the back. Potentially, the most telling feature as to the bike’s sporting intentions is the rubber the Thruxton 400 rolls on—Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires. The Thruxton comes with all the same rider aids and speedometer setup as the Tracker, and also features a USB-C charging port.
Apart from the mouth-watering half fairing and the areas outlined, the Thruxton is quite similar to the Tracker, even down to the 3.43-gallon gas tank, although there are some minor differences when we get into the nitty-gritty of the spec sheet. While the Tracker has a wet weight of 381.4 lbs, the Thruxton comes in slightly heavier at 388 lbs, but the racier sibling has a lower seat height of just 795mm making it ideal for beginners.
The Thruxton will start at $6,295 and be available in US dealerships from March 2026, and the Tracker will keep a few more pennies in your pocket with its starting price of $5,995, however, you’ll need to wait until April 2026 if you want the flat track-inspired machine.
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