The Icon Reborn: Triumph Officially Launches the Bonneville T40 and T40 Black!
Triumph Motorcycles has officially expanded its iconic modern-classic family by launching the all-new Triumph Bonneville T40 and T40 Black. Capturing the absolute spirit of 1960s cool, these highly anticipated machines bring the unmistakable heritage, proportions, and craftsmanship of the legendary Bonneville nameplate down to a highly accessible 350cc platform.
Starting at an aggressive price tag of ₹2.80 Lakh (ex-showroom), bookings have officially opened on Triumph India. Deliveries are slated to begin in the second week of November 2026.
Timeless 1960s Aesthetic Meets Modern Edge
Both the T40 and T40 Black are built on a completely new chassis paired with a classic steel swingarm and traditional twin rear shocks, perfectly preserving the vintage silhouette of the larger T100 and T120 siblings. Standard signature design elements include the sculpted teardrop fuel tank (14.5L capacity), a round LED headlight with a distinct DRL signature, traditional spoked wheels, and beautifully brushed peashooter-style silencers.
- The Bonneville T40: Features premium chrome-finished mirrors, chrome grab hoops, brushed aluminium engine covers, and heritage-inspired dual-tone paint schemes with hand-painted coach lining.
- The Bonneville T40 Black: Offers a darker, stealthier, and more purposeful look. It trades the chrome for powder-coated black engine casings, blacked-out exhaust headers/silencers, and stunning gloss-black aluminium wheel rims contrasted by bright steel spokes.
Key Specifications & Performance
At the heart of the new models is a heavily revised version of Triumph’s liquid-cooled TR Series single-cylinder engine. Purpose-tuned for a relaxed, torque-heavy character with longer gear ratios, the power delivery is smooth and perfect for both daily city riding and open highway cruising.
| Specification | Details |
| Engine Type | 349cc, Single-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Max Power | 29 PS (approx. 28.6 bhp) @ 7,000 RPM |
| Max Torque | 31.2 Nm @ 5,500 RPM |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14.5 Litres |
| Seat Height | 790 mm (Optional low accessory seat drops it to 770 mm) |
| Kerb Weight | 191 kg (Wet weight declared at 195 kg) |
| Wheels & Tyres | 18″ Front (100/90) & 17″ Rear (150/70 R17) with Tube Tyres |
| Brakes | 310mm Front disc (twin-piston caliper) / 255mm Rear disc with braided lines |
Class-Leading Tech Suite
While the styling screams pure retro, the technology underneath is bleeding-edge for this category. Triumph has packed the T40 variants with electronic aids typically reserved for much larger-capacity motorcycles.
- Circular 4-Inch TFT Display: A beautiful full-colour screen featuring a “Heritage Mode” that visually mimics a mechanical analogue clock, complete with a digital representation of a rolling mechanical odometer.
- Full Connectivity: Standard Bluetooth capability powering full turn-by-turn map navigation, phone alerts, and media controls.
- Advanced Riding Modes: 5 distinct riding modes (Road, Rain, Eco, plus two fully customizable user slots) that dynamically alter throttle response, traction control, and ABS intervention.
- Lean-Sensitive Safety: Equipped with high-spec Optimized Cornering ABS and Cornering Traction Control.
- Premium Comforts: Electronic Cruise Control comes standard, alongside self-cancelling indicators, backlit switchgear, an Emergency Deceleration Warning brake light system, and a convenient USB-C charging port.
Colour Options
- Bonneville T40: Aegean Blue & Fusion White, Meriden Blue & Tangerine Orange, and New England White & Jet Black.
- Bonneville T40 Black: Matt Pewter Grey and Matt Phantom Black.
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