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2026

Speed 400

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41 /100 Commuter
Power
40 HP
Torque
38 Nm
Engine
398 ccm

2026 Triumph Speed 400 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2026 Triumph Speed 400 motorcycle, Triumph features a 398.15 cc engine configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 39.5 HP while maximum torque reaches 37.5 Nm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6 speed gearbox and x-ring chain final drive. With a specific output of 99.2 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the Speed 400 measures 375 kg (827 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.49 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 31 mm (1.2 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 54 mm (2.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 371 km (231 miles) between fill-ups.

Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2024 to 2026, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
99.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.11 HP/kg (9.49 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~371 km (231 mi)
Engine
Displacement 398.15 cc
Power 39.5 HP
Torque 37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Compression 12:1
Transmission
Gearbox 6 speed
Final Drive X-ring chain
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, slip & assist
Performance
Fuel Consumption 3.5L/100km (80.7 mpg)
Chassis
Frame Type Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel, bolt-on rear subframe
Rake 24.6 º
Trail 4.02 in (102 mm)
Front Suspension 43mm upside down Big Piston forks. 140mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension Gas monoshock RSU with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment. 130mm wheel travel
Wheelbase 54.21 in (1377 mm)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 110/70 R17
Rear Tyre 150/60 R17
Front Brakes 300mm fixed disc, four-piston radial caliper, ABS
Rear Brakes 230mm fixed disc, floating caliper, ABS
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 375 lb
Seat Height 31.10 in
Fuel Capacity 13 l
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