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Triumph rolled out the Thruxton 400 back in August. Like the Speed 400, Scrambler 400 X, and Scrambler 400 XC before it, the model debuted in India before anywhere else. That left us asking whether the compact café racer would come to U.S. shores.
Now, Triumph is answering in the affirmative. The Thruxton isn’t arriving alone, either. It’s also accompanied by the latest addition to the TR series: the Tracker 400.
Renewed drive
The same liquid-cooled, 398 cc single underlies the Speed 400 and both Scrambler 400s. The same can’t be said for the Thruxton and Tracker. The engine maintains its 398 cc displacement. Its four valves and liquid cooling remain. Even maximum torque goes unchanged at 27.7 foot-pounds.
The main difference is the engine’s higher rev ceiling, which now pushes that peak torque higher in the rev range by 1,000 rpm (at 7,500 rpm). Most importantly, the revision results in a claimed output of 41.2 horsepower (at 9,000 rpm), or 5% more power than the Speed and Scrambler variants. Triumph only accentuates that performance edge with chassis and ergonomic adjustments.
Sporty substitutions
The Thruxton 400 and Tracker 400’s closest relative is the Speed 400. All three models feature a steel tubular frame, 43 mm fork, and a preload-adjustable monoshock. Those setups may look identical to the naked eye but small changes distinguish each bike. Both the Thruxton and Tracker benefit from variant-specific suspension settings, which also impact dimensions like rake, trail, and wheelbase. The alterations don’t end there, either.
Compared to the Speed 400, the Tracker 400’s handlebars are 5.3 inches lower and 0.9 inches wider. Its footpegs are mounted one inch higher and 3.4 inches rearward. The Thruxton only takes things a step further. Its clamp-mounted clip-ons are 9.7 inches lower and 1.6 inches narrower. Its rear-sets are 1.1 inch higher and 3.4 inches further aft.
Triumph’s efforts are evident in the Tracker and Thruxton’s price tags. The former starts at $5,995, while the latter bumps up to $6,295, positioning them in the middle of the range between the budget-conscious Speed 400 ($5,495), Scrambler 400 X ($6,095), and the trail-prepped Scrambler 400 XC ($6,895). The 2026 Thruxton 400 is scheduled to roll into Triumph dealerships in March, while the 2027 Tracker 400 will follow close behind, arriving in showrooms by April.
| 2026 Triumph Thruxton 400 | 2027 Triumph Tracker 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $6,295 | $5,995 |
| Engine | TR Series 398 cc, liquid-cooled, four-valve, single-cylinder | |
|
Transmission, final drive |
Six-speed, chain | |
| Claimed horsepower | 41.4 @ 9,000 rpm | |
| Claimed torque | 27.7 foot-pounds @ 7,500 rpm | |
| Frame | Tubular steel, bolt-on subframe | |
| Front suspension | 43 mm fork; 5.3 inches (135 mm) of travel | 43 mm fork; 5.5 inches (150 mm) of travel |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, adjustable for spring preload; 5.1 inches (130 mm) of travel | |
| Front brake | Radial-mounted four-piston caliper, 300 mm (11.8-inch) disc with ABS | |
| Rear brake | Floating caliper, 230 mm (9.1-inch) disc with ABS | |
| Rake, trail | 24.5 degrees, 4.0 inches (102 mm) | 24.4 degrees, 4.2 inches (108 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 54.2 inches (1,376 mm) | 53.9 inches (1,371 mm) |
| Seat height | 31.3 inches (795 mm) unladen | 31.7 inches (805 mm) unladen |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 gallons (13 liters) | |
| Tires | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 110/70R17 front, 150/60R17 rear | Pirelli MT60 RS 110/70R17 front, 150/60R17 rear |
| Claimed weight | 388 pounds (176 kilograms) wet | 381 pounds (173 kilograms) wet |
| Available | March 2026 | April 2026 |
| Warranty | 24 months | |
| More info | triumphmotorcycles.com | triumphmotorcycles.com |
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