Triumph Tracker 400 (350cc) India Launch - First Look

Triumph Tracker 400 was recently launched in India at INR 2.46 lakhs. It is based on the same engine and chassis platform as the rest of the Triumph 400 lineup which now comes with a heavily revised 349cc single-cylinder engine.

Triumph has recently launched its latest motorcycle - Tracker 400 - in India adding to its 400 lineup here. The catch is, the motorcycle sports the new 349cc single (so do all the 400 Triumphs now) derived by shortening the stroke of the original 398.15cc engine.

Why? It is due to the revised GST implementation on our domestic two-wheeler industry last year in September. To know all about it, you may read our First Ride review of the updated Speed 400, which covers all this and more.

On to the new Tracker 400 now…

The new Tracker 400 is built on the same platform as Triumph's existing 400 range of motorcycles. It does, however, has its own style statement.

Inspired by the flat track racers, the Tracker 400 gets a unique side panel prominently labeled 400. There’s also a standard rear seat cowl in the same colour as that of the fuel tank. It is removable, of course. The side panel and the seat cowl add substance to the otherwise naked styling.

Like the rest of the 400 lineup, the headlight is circular but this one comes with a small solid-coloured visor just covering the console. There’s a flat, wide handlebar which creates a forward-leaning riding stance but with elbows wide out. It is sporty yet dominating.

The Tracker 400 continues the Triumph tradition of creating high-quality motorcycles with impeccable fit and finish and build quality. The Tracker 400, along with its 400 siblings and the Honda CB350 range, is the best-finished motorcycle in its category.

Everything feels solid and of quality. There is no squeaky sound when you press a panel here and there. Everything is just absolutely well-put together.

The new 349cc single-cylinder engine

With a shorter stroke of 56.1 mm (down from 64 mm), the updated 349cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve, single-cylinder engine makes 40 PS of power at 8,750 RPM and 32 NM of torque at 7,500 RPM. This power figure is 3 PS over the updated Speed 400, Scrambler 400 X and XC.

This updated engine also gets more aggressive throttle mapping for a spirited response so any supposed downgrade in performance is generally unnoticeable. Further, valve timing is different to suit the shorter piston stroke, as well as a new camshaft, redesigned crankshaft, and an optimised balancer shaft.

We rode the new Speed 400 during the launch of the Tracker 400 and found that the new engine is fun, responsive, and got enough character to keep us hooked during the entire ride. It is smooth enough along with some buzz that doesn’t bother.

Suspension and ride

The Tracker 400 gets 43 mm upside-down forks and a preload-adjustable rear shocker. Although we are yet to ride the bike, we expect the ride quality to be well-balanced given that this is how the other existing 400 Triumphs feel.

Both wheels are 17 inches so the handling should be on a sportier side, especially with that bold and aggressive riding stance. And there’s a single 300 mm disc at front operated by a radially-mounted 4-piston caliper, while the rear gets a 230 mm disc with a single piston caliper.

Pricing

The Tracker 400 has been launched at a price of INR 2,46,225 ex-showroom, making it appear like a great value already. We are trying to ride this motorcycle as soon as possible and bring you our detailed riding experience.