Triumph Speed T4: Likes and Dislikes
A flat discount of Rs 18k makes the bike even more affordable than before
A few months back, Triumph Motorcycles launched the Speed T4 in India as a more accessible and easy-going bike for Indian customers. It’s the cheapest Triumph bike in India. The Triumph Speed T4 is based on the same platform and has the same engine as the Speed 400 and the Scrambler 400X but with a very different tune. We got a chance to ride the bike and here’s what we liked and disliked about it:
Triumph Speed T4: Likes
Engine
While the Triumph Speed T4 has the same engine as the Triumph Speed 400, the T4 is tuned very differently and it is easily recognisable as soon as you start riding it. Yes, the Speed T4 makes 31PS and 36Nm, which is 9PS and 1.5Nm lower than the Speed 400, but there’s enough torque available in the lower revs. This makes it easy to ride the T4 in the city; making it effortless to ride in traffic without needing many gear shifts. However, you will feel the lack of power while riding hard.
Handling
The Triumph Speed T4 handles very well even with the non-radial tyres. The is nimble and makes swift direction changes. It’s also easier to make mid-corner corrections, should the need arise.
Ergonomics
The Speed T4 has a well-padded single-piece seat, which keeps the rider and pillion comfortable. The bike offers an upright riding posture thanks to the easy-to-reach handlebar and mid-set footpegs. The rider can sit comfortably for long hours without feeling any pain or aches.
The 806mm seat height of the Speed T4 is 3mm higher as compared to the Speed 400’s 803mm seat height. However, it is just a marginal change and can be easily manageable, without affecting the rider’s confidence.
Price
Triumph India has announced a year-end discount of Rs 18,000 on the Speed T4, making the bike even more affordable and desirable than before. This new offer brings down the bike’s prices from Rs 2,17,000 to Rs 1,99,000 (ex-showroom Delhi) but is valid for a limited time, till the stocks last.
Triumph Speed T4: Dislikes
Similar Design to The Speed 400
The Triumph Speed T4 has the same silhouette as the Speed 400 and looks very similar as well, we think the bike should have more visual differences to stand out. One major visual difference is that the Speed T4 misses out on a golden inverted fork, and instead features a conventional telescopic one.
Misses out on features
The Triumph Speed T4 comes with basic features that include a semi-digital instrument console, LED lights and a USB charging port. It misses out on the traction control, and the engine immobiliser and gets mechanical throttle instead of a ride-by-wire. All of this makes the bike feel less premium.
Stiff Rear Suspension
While the suspension setup on the Triumph Speed T4 works decently to absorb most bumps and potholes. We felt that the rear suspension is more on the stiffer side and may toss you on bigger bumps, making the ride quality slightly on the harsh side.
Non-Radial Tyres
The Triumph Speed T4 comes with 17-inch wheels, which are wrapped with 110-section front and 140-section rear non-radial MRF Zapper-FX2 tyres, which lack confidence and feedback while taking on the corners. Whereas, the 2025 Speed 400 is equipped with Vredestein radial tyres which have significantly better grip, as compared to the MRFs on the T4.
BikeDekho Says
The dislikes mentioned above aren’t deal breakers. If you like the way the Speed T4 looks and just want an easy-to-ride bike with basic features, it can be a good option. The stiff suspension isn’t a major issue and is manageable, and you can always change the tyres after purchasing the bike. Additionally, the latest year-end discounts on the Triumph Speed T4 make it an even sweeter deal, with an attractive price tag of Rs 1,99,000 (ex-showroom).
Triumph Speed T4 (2024-2025) User Reviews
- Triump speed t4
It was very fantastic bike and gives mileage around 25 in city and 35 on highway. It was relaxed and city friendly 399 cc motorcycle with strong long end torque and heavier. The performance is awesome of this bike. This was Triumph T4 speed 400 cc motorcycle 2024 model. Extremely good to ride. Nice experience.
- goood bike
Good bike. Overall decent mileage if you ride normally and smoothly. Design looks cool and comfort is also good for the rider and little less for the pillion. Exhaust sound is sweet also the bike is easy to manuever in city traffic along with its nimble handling. Good city commuting bike, just the service cost is a little on the higher side.
- Good bike from triumph for indian’s use
It is my dream bike which i wanted from triumph since i was child and which is now full filled. It is very easy to use for me in city traffic. And it is a good bike as a beginer as well. I have got good complements as well for this bike. The riding in the city is very comfortable and easy compared to some Royal enfields, and it have got a really nice torque which gives me a really hefty boost of energy while riding on the empty roads. You should buy this bike if you are mostly going to use it in the city. Because of its really good mileage and of you are a college boy/girl, it is filled with good amount of acceleration for some fun time as well.
3 2 - Excellent Bike for City Users and Highway ride
I choose this bike to because I loved the design, power, pickup and the presence of the bike as per sales person suggested me to choose T400 for City use as such it's more comfortable upright posture and best bike. Bike gives excellent response on corners, traffic, on long rides I had few rides from Pune to Gujarat it felt comfortable on long rides and it's seat height is more it gives more ground clearance on offroad . I would recommend it to All People Working, want to have a daily commute bike it has feel of luxury, a British motorcycle that's fun to ride, feel, road presences with good looks that's too in great price under two lacs rupees
3 2 - Low mileage, high maintenance, uncomfortable rear
I bought this bike purely based on the spec sheet and it's aggressive pricing challenging meteor and classic 350 which it out weighs in specs by a mile. The position is also very non aggressive and the only triumph which didn't give me wrist pain and that lovely lovely smooth gear box . The mileage performance has been horrible even though I try my best to keep it between 4-6k rpm going out of my way to face discomfort and vibrations but barely got 22 in city also the rear suspension seems to not work at all. I wouldn't recommend anyone buying there first bike to get this I am already regretting is the power is too much for a beginner and the maintainance is too high. I think the xsr or the highness will be better vfm and more reasonable as a first bike with low maintainance cost and smooth engines.
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