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Bajaj-Triumph has lowered prices on the Triumph Speed 400 and Speed T4 by as much as ₹17,000, effectively neutralizing the higher GST on 350cc-plus motorcycles and making the 400cc class more attainable.

What’s changed

• Speed 400: ₹2,33,754 ex-showroom, down from ₹2,50,551 (₹16,797 cut).
• Speed T4: ₹1,92,539 ex-showroom, earlier ₹2,06,738 (up to ₹14,199 cut by colour).
• The Speed 400 now sits close to its early introductory pricing – value that riders remember from launch.

Why it matters

The GST on bikes above 350cc has climbed to 40%. Instead of pushing that burden to buyers, Bajaj-Triumph has absorbed the impact and still trimmed stickers – a clear signal they’re betting on volume, value, and long-term trust.

Specs in brief

• Engine: 398.15 cc single on both models; eager midrange with clean roll-on response.
• Output: 39.5 bhp at 8,000 rpm; confident cruising with headroom for quick overtakes.
• Kit: Dual-channel ABS, well-judged suspension, upright roadster ergonomics, neat digi-analog cluster.

Brand perspective

Bajaj’s Probiking leadership frames the move as customer-first: keep the Speed range accessible, hold performance high, and remove price hesitation at the showroom. It reads as a strategic reset, not a short-term discount.

For buyers

• Straight savings at the desk – no mental math, no hidden offsets.
• Strong power-per-rupee against similarly priced rivals.
• Better odds on demand resilience, which generally helps future resale.

Rival lens

• Harley-Davidson X440 (Denim) is around ₹2.40 lakh with 27 bhp; the Speed 400 now undercuts it while delivering more power.
• Honda CB350 starts near ₹1.83 lakh; it’s polished and charming, but trails the Triumph on outright performance.
• In a segment where Royal Enfield sets the pace, sharper pricing gives Triumph-Bajaj a clearer pitch to riders who want modern hardware without budget stretch.

Also read: GST 2.0 Impact: 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Price Jumps to Rs 20.79 Lakh

Sales backdrop

The Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X have already built momentum since launch. With the festive window opening and prices trimmed, footfalls should stay lively.

Closing note

Lower prices in a higher-tax climate say it plainly: the Speed range is meant to be the easy yes – strong spec, keener pricing, fewer compromises for everyday riders.