The Speed 400 kickstarted Triumph’s 400cc run in India. It debuted the KTM-derived 398cc engine, albeit with internal revisions. This platform subsequently spawned multiple models, including the Scrambler 400 X and the Thruxton 400. Now, Triumph has unveiled another model in global markets based on the Speed 400 – the Tracker 400. Here’s a rundown of what sets this newest model apart from the existing Speed 400.
Triumph Tracker 400 vs Speed 400: Design
The Tracker 400 features a more rugged design, whereas the Speed 400 takes a neo-retro approach
The biggest factor that sets the two models apart is their styling. As the name suggests, the Tracker 400 is a flat track-inspired motorcycle with a more rugged appearance, whereas the Speed 400 is a neo-retro roadster. Starting at the front, it shares its headlight with the current range but gets a tinted flyscreen on top. This flyscreen is shorter and more squared-off compared to the unit found on the Scrambler 400 XC. The Speed 400 also gets a USD fork finished in gold, whereas the Tracker has a black USD fork.
The fuel tank is also quite different from the rest of the range. It features more pronounced tank recesses compared to the Speed 400’s smoother, more rounded cut-outs. The side panel on the Tracker is completely blacked out, whereas on the Speed, it carries Speed 400 badging. Just ahead of this panel, the Tracker also gets a square plaque with contrasting ‘400’ badging.
The seat, too, differs significantly. The Speed 400 shares its seat with the Speed T4 and the Scrambler range. On the Speed, the pillion perch has a slight step-up, while the Tracker 400’s Thruxton 400-derived seat is noticeably flatter and features a removable cowl that slides out to reveal a pillion seat.
The rear end is another area where the two bikes diverge. The Speed 400 uses the 3D tail-light shared with most of Triumph’s 400cc models, while the Tracker 400 gets a simpler, rectangular tail-light, once again borrowed from the Thruxton 400.
Triumph Tracker 400 vs Speed 400: Engine
The Tracker 400 produces 2hp more
While the TR-series 398cc engine remains common between the two, there is a slight difference in the tune and output. The Tracker 400 has a 42hp output that is identical to the Thruxton 400 and 2hp more than the Speed 400, although at 37.5Nm, the torque output remains the same. The Tracker’s power and torque are also delivered 1,000rpm higher in the rev band. Speaking of the engine, the Tracker 400 shares its dual-barrel exhaust with the Scrambler 400 range.
Triumph Tracker 400 vs Speed 400: Weight and dimensions
The Speed 400 is 3kg lighter than the Tracker 400
To earn the Tracker moniker, Triumph has revised a few things, including the handlebar. The Tracker gets a handlebar that is 43mm wider than the Speed’s. For reference, the Speed 400 has an 814mm-wide handlebar. The seat height is also 15mm taller, although it remains relatively accessible at 805mm. Another slight difference is the wheelbase; the Tracker has a 6mm shorter wheelbase with a 0.2-degree (24.4 degrees) tighter rake angle. The Tracker 400 is also 3kg heavier than the UK-spec Speed 400 on which it is based.
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Vishal Venugopal
