Triumph Thruxton 400 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650: Price and specification comparison

The Triumph Thruxton 400, with its distinctive cafe racer styling, finds itself in a relatively niche segment of our market. In fact, its only real rival is the larger, more expensive Royal Enfield Continental GT 650. Following recent price revisions, the disparity in price between the two has grown even wider. That said, the two share quite a few similarities on paper, and here’s how they stack up.

2025 Triumph Thruxton 400 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650: Engine and output

The GT 650 has higher peak output figures, but its higher weight results in lower power-to-weight ratio. 

2025 Triumph Thruxton 400 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650: Weight and dimensions

The Thruxton 400 is a whole 31kg lighter than the GT 650. 

The Triumph Thruxton 400 has a 22mm shorter wheelbase and is a substantial 31kg lighter than the GT 650. On paper, that should make it the more agile and easier bike to ride, but we’ll have to wait until we ride both back-to-back to say for sure. While the difference in fuel tank capacity is minimal, the Royal Enfield’s larger twin-cylinder engine is likely to be more fuel-hungry, meaning the Thruxton should offer better range between fuel stops.

2025 Triumph Thruxton 400 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650: Suspension, brakes and tyres

The Thruxton features wider tyres at both ends.

The Thruxton 400 takes a more modern, performance-oriented approach to the cafe racer formula, featuring USD forks, a monoshock rear suspension and sporty tyres. The GT 650, meanwhile, has a more conventional telescopic fork and twin shock setup.

The GT 650’s 18-inch wheels are also period-accurate, while the Thruxton’s 17-inchers are a more common size that should open up a wider range of tyre options.

Lastly, while the Royal Enfield gets slightly larger brake discs, the extra weight it carries means any potential braking advantage is likely reduced when compared to the Thruxton’s smaller but less burdened setup.

2025 Triumph Thruxton 400 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650: Features

Both bikes keep things relatively simple when it comes to tech and electronics, aligned with their retro cafe racer styling, but the Thruxton does edge ahead in a few areas. It features a more modern-looking instrument cluster with an analogue speedometer integrated with a smaller LCD screen. The GT 650, meanwhile, features a more basic split-pod analogue console. The Thruxton also has all-LED lighting, a USB charging port, ride-by-wire, traction control and a slip-and-assist clutch. 

2025 Triumph Thruxton 400 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650: Price

The GT 650 costs around Rs 50,000 more than the Thruxton.

At Rs 2.74 lakh, the Thruxton 400 manages to undercut the Continental GT 650 by a significant margin, offering a distinct experience at a more accessible price point. Notably, Bajaj Auto has absorbed the GST increase for the Thruxton 400, keeping its price unchanged despite motorcycles above 350cc now attracting a higher GST. It’s unclear how long this pricing will hold. 

The Thruxton 400 costs Rs 2.74 lakh, while the Continental GT 650’s starting price has increased from Rs 3.26 lakh to Rs 3.50 lakh, with the top variant reaching Rs 3.78 lakh.

What’s interesting is that despite costing less, the Thruxton 400 actually pulls ahead of the GT 650 in several key areas – it’s lighter and brings in modern conveniences and more tech. However, the GT 650 continues to hold a strong allure for those who value classic motorcycling character – especially with that smooth parallel-twin engine.