Triumph 350cc bikes set to launch in April

The MD and CEO of Bajaj Auto - Rajiv Bajaj - has confirmed in an interview that the downsized 350cc Triumph models will make their way to the market by April 2026.

1. Bajaj to launch 350cc Triumph models
2. These smaller displacement models will fall under a lower tax bracket
3. KTM 390 range and Bajaj 400 range to follow suit

Triumph 350cc models: What to expect?

The smaller displacement models will be based on the current 399cc engine.

We had earlier reported that Bajaj is developing sub-350cc KTM and Triumph bikes. Now in a recent development, Rajiv Bajaj has confirmed that the downsized 350cc Triumph bikes will be launched in April. This will be quite beneficial for Bajaj since Triumph’s entire small capacity range falls above the 350cc category and attracts a higher 40 percent tax. 
In contrast, the sub-350cc models will fall under a lower tax bracket and hence only attract 18 percent GST that will help them to be priced more competitively.

The 350cc engine will not be developed ground up but rather a downsized version of the existing 400cc engine. While specific details are still under wraps, the new engine platform will reportedly feature a smaller bore, bringing displacement just under the 350cc threshold. The downsizing is expected to result in a 3-5hp drop in peak output compared to the current Triumph engine. For context, Triumph’s current 399cc, single-cyl, liquid-cooled engine churns out 40hp and 37.5Nm in most models and a 2hp bump for the Thruxton.

That said, we could also perhaps see a slight drop in horsepower due to the lower displacement. We also expect Bajaj to follow a similar strategy for the KTM 390 range and Bajaj’s own Dominar 400 and NS400Z. However a clear timeline for the other two brands isn’t known.

 

from Autocar India https://ift.tt/a4qTnub