Triumph 350cc motorcycles confirmed for April 2026 India launch
Bajaj Auto has confirmed that new 350cc Triumph motorcycles will be introduced in the Indian market by April 2026. The announcement was made by Managing Director and CEO Rajiv Bajaj in a recent interview, signalling an expansion of the Triumph-Bajaj partnership into a lower displacement category.
The upcoming models are expected to be positioned below the current 400cc Triumph range and are likely to be priced more competitively.
Tax advantage to influence pricing
At present, Triumph’s small-capacity motorcycles in India are powered by 399cc engines, placing them in a higher tax bracket that attracts 40 percent GST. By reducing engine capacity to under 350cc, the new models will qualify for the lower 18 percent GST slab.
This tax revision is expected to help Bajaj and Triumph offer the motorcycles at more accessible price points, potentially widening their appeal in the mid-capacity segment.
Engine likely derived from existing 400cc unit
The new 350cc platform is not expected to be developed from scratch. Instead, it will reportedly be based on the existing 399cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine currently used across Triumph’s entry-level lineup.
Sources suggest the engine will feature a reduced bore to bring displacement just under the 350cc mark. As a result, peak power output could see a marginal decline compared to the current motor, which produces around 40 HP and 37.5 Nm in most applications. A reduction of approximately 3-5 HP is anticipated, although official specifications are yet to be disclosed.
Similar strategy expected for KTM and Bajaj models
Bajaj is also believed to be evaluating a similar downsizing approach for the KTM 390 range as well as its own 400cc offerings such as the Dominar 400 and NS400Z. However, no confirmed launch timeline has been announced for those models.
With the introduction of the 350cc Triumph range, Bajaj appears to be targeting a broader customer base by leveraging tax benefits and competitive pricing, while retaining the core characteristics of the existing platform.
