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Triumph Thruxton 400
Cafe-racer

Triumph Thruxton 400

The Triumph Thruxton 400 is a cafe-racer, produces 41 bhp and weighs 176 kg.

41 bhp

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27.6 ft-lb

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176 kg

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๐Ÿ”ง Service Schedule & Parts

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TR-series 398cc single (Bajaj-built)
Service item Every Typical cost Parts
๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ Engine oil + oil filter 8,000 km / 5,000 mi or 12 mo $40-70 ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ Buy โ†’   โš™๏ธ Buy โ†’
๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ Air filter 12,000 km / 7,500 mi โ€” ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ Buy โ†’
โšก Spark plugs 16,000 km / 10,000 mi โ€” โšก Buy โ†’
๐Ÿ”ง Valve clearance check 16,000 km / 10,000 mi $150-300
๐Ÿ”— Chain & sprockets 20000-30000 km (replace) $80-140 ๐Ÿ”— Buy โ†’
๐Ÿ›‘ Brake pads 15000-20000 km $40-80 ๐Ÿ›‘ Buy โ†’
๐Ÿ’ง Brake fluid 24,000 km / 15,000 mi or 2 yr โ€”
๐ŸงŠ Coolant 24,000 km / 15,000 mi โ€”
๐Ÿ›ž Tires 10000-14000 km $220-350 ๐Ÿ›ž Buy โ†’
๐Ÿ”ฉ Major service 16,000 km / 10,000 mi $250-400
๐Ÿ’ฐ Annual upkeep ~$300-500 ๐Ÿ”ฉ Reliability 8/10 Cafe-racer variant of the Speed 400 platform; identical cheap-to-run 398cc single, same 16,000 km service rhythm.

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Cafรฉ Racer Heritage Name

The Thruxton name has been bestowed upon Triumph's high-performance Bonneville twins since the early sixties. This entry-level single-cylinder machine now carries that hallowed badge.

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Uprated Engine Performance

The 398cc liquid-cooled engine pushes out 41.4 bhp, 5% up on its Speed and Tracker siblings. The boost was achieved via a new inlet camshaft and retune of the ECU.

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Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Tyres

The Thruxton 400 is fitted with Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres, which suit the Triumph down to the ground according to the reviewer.

Top 10 Accessories

Curated picks for the Triumph Thruxton 400 โ€” owned, ridden, recommended.

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โš ๏ธThrottle-by-wire hesitation and surging at low RPM MODERATE

Test smooth throttle response in slow parking lot riding

Fix cost: $0-$150
๐Ÿ’กExhaust header bluing and heat discoloration MINOR

Inspect headers for excessive bluing near engine junction

Fix cost: $50-$300
โš ๏ธFork seal leaks on early units MODERATE

Look for oil weeping below fork tubes before test ride

Fix cost: $150-$350
๐Ÿ’กSoftware/ECU glitches causing warning lights MINOR

Check for pending dealer software updates on VIN history

Fix cost: $0-$100

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โ˜Verify full service history and first service done
โ˜Check for active Triumph warranty or remaining coverage
โ˜Inspect final drive chain wear and sprocket condition
โ˜Cold-start the bike to check for unusual noises

Generally solid, minor teething issues on early examples

Full Specifications

Engine Power 41 bhp
Torque 27.6 ft-lb
Weight 176 kg (388 lbs)
Type Cafe-racer
Fairing Full/Partial Fairing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are common problems with the Triumph Thruxton 400? +

Throttle-by-wire hesitation and surging at low RPM: Test smooth throttle response in slow parking lot riding (moderate) | Exhaust header bluing and heat discoloration: Inspect headers for excessive bluing near engine junction (minor) | Fork seal leaks on early units: Look for oil weeping below fork tubes before test ride (moderate)

What is the horsepower of the Triumph Thruxton 400? +

The Triumph Thruxton 400 produces 41 bhp, with 27.6 ft-lb of torque.

Is the Triumph Thruxton 400 good for beginners? +

Yes โ€” the Triumph Thruxton 400 is a reasonable choice for new riders (41 hp is manageable), weighing 176 kg.

Is the Triumph Thruxton 400 reliable? +

The Triumph Thruxton 400 has no widely-reported critical reliability issues. 4 minor issues are documented โ€” see the Common Problems section above.

Is the Triumph Thruxton 400 good for daily use? +

Suited for daily cafe-racer use.

What is the seat height of the Triumph Thruxton 400? +

The Triumph Thruxton 400 has a seat height of 795mm (31.3 in). Most riders 170 cm+ will sit comfortably flat-footed.

What gear should I buy for a Triumph Thruxton 400? +

Motoryk has curated a Top 10 gear list specifically for the Triumph Thruxton 400, covering engine oil, tires, chain, battery, and brake pads โ€” see motoryk.com/bikes/triumph/thruxton-400/top10. Each pick is matched to this bike's spec.