The British brand hints at a price hike on the newly launched 350cc motorcycle range in the coming days in the Indian market
Triumph 350cc bikes were launched last month in the Indian market at reduced prices as compared to the 400cc motorcycles. Now, as per a Triumph dealer based in Mumbai, the company is all set to increase the prices of the 350cc range from June 1, 2026 between Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000. However, reports indicate the price of the base model, the Speed T4, might remain unchanged. Triumph India rolled out the new 350cc bikes to enjoy the benefits of lower GST (18 percent) as the existing line-up, with a 398cc engine, was attracting 40 percent tax.
If the Triumph dealer in Mumbai is correct, it might be the end of early bird benefits for the customers as the prices will see a significant hike. Just so you know, new Triumph 350cc bikes are nearly Rs 11,000 cheaper than their 400cc counterparts. The Speed T4 did not receive any cut in price even after the introduction of the 350cc engine as it was already priced quite aggressively and hence there was no change.
Triumph Speed T4, Triumph Speed 400, Triumph Scrambler 400, Triumph Thruxton 400 and Triumph Scrambler 400 XC were launched with a 350cc engine on April 6 at price points of Rs 1.95 lakh, Rs 2.32 lakh, Rs 2.59 lakh, Rs 2.66 lakh and Rs 2.90 lakh, respectively. All the prices mentioned before are ex-showroom, Delhi. A sixth motorcycle, the Tracker 400, was also launched at Rs 2.46 lakh with a 350cc engine.
Now, the British brand is readying a seventh model with the 350cc engine in the form of the Bonneville 400. To be produced locally by Bajaj at the Pune factory, it will be a direct rival to the Royal Enfield Classic 350 in the Indian market. It is likely to be launched in Q4 2026 in the domestic market. A few days back, the bike was spotted undisguised in India ahead of its launch in the country.
The Union Govt, in Sep 2025, had cut the GST rates to 18 percent from the existing 28 percent on bikes with engine capacity below 350cc in the domestic market. This move generated immense buzz among the buyers as these motorcycles became subsequently cheaper and more accessible. However, the GST on two-wheelers with engine capacity above 350cc was raised from 28 percent to 40 percent, thereby making them more expensive than before.
Apart from the Bajaj Dominar 400 and Pulsar NS400Z, Triumph was affected the most due to this overhaul in the tax system by the Indian government. Even most models of KTM were also a victim of this exercise. Hence, Bajaj Auto had to take the bold decision of rolling out a downsized 350cc engine for all the bikes impacted by the GST hike to make them more accessible and affordable for the buyers.
