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|September 2025
TRIUMPH THRUXTON 400 2.74 lakh (ex-showroom)

A NEW CAFE RACER IS A RARE OCCASION. The Indian audience has never quite fallen head over heels for cafe racers — because despite their head-turning looks, they're the very opposite of practical, with an aggressive, committed riding stance and a price tag that usually sits out of reach for most. It's a niche segment, but Triumph is looking to change that. Determined to spark a cafe racer revolution among Indian riders, it has rolled out the all-new Thruxton 400. Priced at ₹2.74 lakh (ex-showroom), it's the most accessible ticket into the café racer world — and it also comes with a few thoughtful tweaks to match its sporty, retro charm. In fact, it's the most powerful bike in the 400cc lineup, features revised suspension, and gets a few design details that true cafe racer aficionados will certainly appreciate.
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This story is from the September 2025 edition of BBC TopGear India.
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