The Triumph Bonneville has finally become more accessible in India.
Triumph Motorcycles has launched the new Bonneville T40, Bonneville T40 Black and India-specific Bonneville T4, bringing the legendary Bonneville design to a much more affordable price point than the larger models in the family.
Prices start at ₹2.54 lakh for the Bonneville T4, while the more premium Bonneville T40 and T40 Black cost ₹2.80 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi). Bookings open online on October 7, 2026, at 4:30 PM. Deliveries of the T40 and T40 Black are scheduled to begin from the second week of November, while the T4 will reach customers from January 2027.
And this isn’t simply another motorcycle using the Triumph 400 platform.
The new Bonneville gets a completely different retro-roadster identity, designed to look and feel much closer to the larger Bonneville family.
That could make it one of the most interesting new motorcycles in India’s 350cc segment.
Triumph Bonneville T40 and T4: Price at a Glance
| Motorcycle | Ex-showroom Delhi Price |
|---|---|
| Triumph Bonneville T4 | ₹2.54 lakh |
| Triumph Bonneville T40 | ₹2.80 lakh |
| Triumph Bonneville T40 Black | ₹2.80 lakh |
The T4 is essentially the value-oriented entry point into the new Bonneville family, while the T40 brings a much more extensive technology package.
So, what exactly are you getting for the money?
The Bonneville Looks Like a Bonneville
Let’s start with the obvious reason people will buy this motorcycle.
The design.
Triumph has done a very good job of retaining the visual DNA that makes the Bonneville instantly recognisable.
There is a sculpted teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a round LED headlamp with the signature Triumph DRL, longer mudguards, a classic bench seat, spoke wheels, twin rear shocks and the unmistakable peashooter-style exhaust.
The tank also gets the traditional Triumph badge and hand-painted coach lining on the higher-spec T40.
The overall design takes inspiration from the Bonneville motorcycles of the 1960s, but the execution is thoroughly modern. Triumph says the motorcycle was designed to make the Bonneville experience accessible to a new generation of riders.
And that is probably the strongest argument for the bike.
It doesn’t look like a conventional 350cc roadster with a Triumph badge slapped onto it.
It genuinely looks like a small Bonneville.
A New 350cc Engine
Underneath the classic styling is a new-generation 349cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder TR Series engine.
For the Indian Bonneville range, Triumph has tuned the engine specifically around the character expected from a Bonneville.
It produces around 29 PS at 7,000rpm and 31.2Nm at 5,500rpm, and is paired with a six-speed gearbox and a slip-and-assist clutch.
The important thing here is not outright performance.
Triumph has deliberately focused on stronger low- and mid-range response, making the motorcycle easier and more relaxed to ride on everyday roads.
The engine also gets ride-by-wire technology and multiple riding modes on the T40, allowing Triumph to offer modern electronic control without compromising the old-school appearance.
That is an interesting combination.
You get a single-cylinder motor that looks relatively traditional, but underneath it is running modern electronics and fuel-injection technology.
195kg and a Low Seat
Despite its compact engine, the Bonneville T40 isn’t an especially lightweight motorcycle.
The official wet weight is 195kg, which is identical to the current Royal Enfield Classic 350’s quoted kerb weight.
The advantage is that Triumph has kept the ergonomics approachable.
The seat height is 790mm, while the motorcycle gets a relatively relaxed riding position. Triumph says the low seat height, slim stand-over profile and neutral ergonomics are intended to make the bike easy to live with every day.
That should appeal to riders who want the visual presence of a larger motorcycle without an intimidating riding position.
Classic Hardware With Modern Engineering
The Bonneville T40 gets a steel frame and a twin-sided steel swingarm.
At the front are 43mm telescopic forks, while the rear uses twin shock absorbers with preload adjustment.
Wheel sizes are classic roadster territory: an 18-inch front and 17-inch rear combination with aluminium spoke rims.
Braking is handled by a 310mm front disc with a twin-piston caliper and a 255mm rear disc.
The combination is interesting because Triumph hasn’t tried to make the Bonneville look unnecessarily aggressive.
There are no upside-down forks.
No enormous brakes.
No sharp, futuristic bodywork.
Instead, the bike gets equipment that fits the character of a relaxed modern classic.
The T40 Is Where Things Get Interesting
If you are looking at the Bonneville T40 purely for its looks, the T4 already makes a compelling case.
But the T40 adds a surprisingly long list of technology.
The biggest change is the 4-inch circular colour TFT display.
Yes, a modern TFT screen has been integrated into a motorcycle that otherwise looks like it belongs in another decade.
The display supports turn-by-turn navigation, phone controls and music controls, while the motorcycle also gets multiple riding modes.
The T40 also gets:
- Cruise control
- Lean-sensitive cornering ABS
- Lean-sensitive traction control
- Ride-by-wire throttle
- Full LED lighting
- Slip-and-assist clutch
- Emergency deceleration warning
- Self-cancelling indicators
- USB connectivity
This is where Triumph has clearly tried to separate the Bonneville from the traditional retro-bike formula.
The motorcycle may look old-school.
The electronics certainly aren’t.
Then There Is the Bonneville T40 Black
For riders who prefer their classics with a darker personality, Triumph has introduced the T40 Black.
Mechanically, it follows the T40, but the visual treatment is substantially different.
The motorcycle gets a Matt Pewter Grey and Matt Phantom Black colour combination, blacked-out engine casings and a black exhaust system, along with a brown seat.
The result is more muscular and understated than the brighter two-tone T40.
Both the T40 and T40 Black are priced at ₹2.80 lakh ex-showroom Delhi.
What About the Bonneville T4?
This is perhaps the more important motorcycle for India.
The Bonneville T4 costs ₹2.54 lakh, making it the most affordable way to get the Bonneville nameplate.
It uses the same 349cc engine and produces the same approximately 29 PS and 31.2Nm output. It also retains the classic chassis concept, including the twin-shock rear suspension, spoke wheels and 790mm seat height.
However, Triumph has simplified the equipment package to bring the price down.
The T4 gets a 4-inch circular colour LCD, navigation and connectivity, along with three riding modes, ABS and traction control. It does not get the T40’s full suite of lean-sensitive electronics and cruise control.
That ₹25,000 difference could therefore make the T4 the sweet spot for buyers who primarily want the styling and engine rather than every available electronic feature.
Triumph Bonneville T40 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350
This is where things get really interesting.
The Royal Enfield Classic 350 remains the benchmark in India’s modern-classic segment, and its current price starts at around ₹1.89 lakh and goes up to ₹2.26 lakh.
The Classic uses a 349cc air-cooled single producing about 20.2hp and 27Nm, while the Bonneville T40 produces roughly 29hp and 31.2Nm.
That’s a significant performance advantage for Triumph.
The T40 also offers features such as cruise control, cornering ABS, traction control, multiple riding modes and a TFT display that the Classic doesn’t match.
But the Royal Enfield has two huge advantages:
Price and brand familiarity.
Even the Bonneville T4 is considerably more expensive than the Classic 350.
So Triumph isn’t necessarily trying to beat Royal Enfield on value.
It is trying to convince buyers that the extra money buys something special.
What About the Honda CB350?
Honda is another important rival.
The updated 2026 Honda CB350 range starts at approximately ₹1.95 lakh, making it considerably cheaper than the Bonneville T40.
The Honda also has the retro styling and relaxed roadster character that attracts buyers to this segment.
But again, Triumph has the performance and technology advantage on paper.
The T40 is therefore positioned more like a premium modern classic than a direct budget alternative to the Classic 350.
The Bigger Picture: Triumph Is Expanding Its 400 Family
The arrival of the Bonneville is important for another reason.
Triumph and Bajaj have steadily expanded their locally manufactured motorcycle portfolio in India.
The Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X were followed by the Scrambler 400 XC, Tracker 400, Thruxton 400 and Speed T4.
Now the Bonneville joins the family.
The strategy is becoming increasingly clear: use local manufacturing and a common technology base to bring Triumph’s heritage and design to a much wider range of Indian buyers.
The Bonneville is arguably the biggest nameplate in that strategy.
AutoVerse Take
The Triumph Bonneville T40 is not trying to be the cheapest 350cc motorcycle in India.
And that is probably a good thing.
The Royal Enfield Classic 350 already owns the value-and-heritage space. Honda has its own interpretation of the modern classic. Triumph instead brings something different: British styling, significantly stronger performance and a much more sophisticated electronics package.
At ₹2.80 lakh, the T40 is expensive compared with the Classic 350 and Honda CB350.
But then again, it isn’t trying to be a Classic 350.
It is a motorcycle for someone who looks at the Bonneville and thinks, “I want that.”
The T4 at ₹2.54 lakh makes the proposition even more interesting. It removes some of the expensive electronics while retaining the core Bonneville experience, and that could make it the more sensible choice for buyers who care more about design, character and everyday usability.
The real winner, however, may be Triumph itself.
The company has taken one of motorcycling’s most recognisable names and brought it into a price bracket where a much larger audience can realistically consider owning one.
The Bonneville may have been born in Britain, but its next big chapter could very well be written in India.
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