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

The new Thruxton 400 takes on its only closest rival in this spec comparison.

Published On Aug 07, 2025 07:00:00 AM

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Triumph Thruxton 400 and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 side by side on a textured background.

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. That said, the two share quite a few similarities on paper. 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.

Engine and output
	Triumph Thruxton 400	Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
Engine	398cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled	648cc, twin-cylinder, air/oil-cooled
Power	42hp at 9,000 rpm	47hp at 7,250 rpm
Torque	37.5Nm at 7,500 rpm	52.3Nm at 5,650 rpm
Gearbox	6-speed	6-speed
Power-to-weight ratio	229.5hp/tonne	219.6hp/tonne

The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 features a significantly larger engine and an extra cylinder over the Thruxton 400. As expected, it delivers higher peak output figures. On paper, the GT 650 makes just around 5hp more than the Thruxton, but out in the real world, the characteristics of these two engines are vastly different.

The gap in peak torque between the two is more apparent, with the RE producing 14.8Nm more and earlier in the rev band.

However, the Triumph actually edges ahead when it comes to power-to-weight ratio, owing to the considerably higher weight that the Royal Enfield carries.

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.

Weight and dimensions
	Triumph Thruxton 400	Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
Kerb weight	183kg	214kg
Seat height	795mm	793mm
Ground clearance	158mm	174mm
Fuel tank capacity	13 litres	12.5 litres
Wheelbase	1376mm	1398mm

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.

Suspension, brakes and tyres
	Triumph Thruxton 400	Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
Suspension (F/R)	USD fork / monoshock	Telescopic fork / Twin shock absorbers
Brakes (F/R)	300mm disc / 230mm disc	320mm disc / 240mm disc
Tyres (F/R)	110/70-R17 / 150/60-R17	100/90-18 / 130/70-R18

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, features a more conventional telescopic fork and twin shock setup.

Its 18-inch wheels are also period-accurate, while the Thruxton’s 17-inch wheels 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 features 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.

Price
	Triumph Thruxton 400	Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
Price	Rs 2.74 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)	Rs 3.25 lakh onwards (ex-showroom, Chennai)

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. 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. Prices aside, the choice will come down to whether you want a more modern, nimble motorcycle or one that’s a little more charismatic with the distinct soundtrack of a twin.