Triumph Thruxton 400 vs Yamaha YZF-R2

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Triumph

Thruxton 400

From ₹2.77 Lakh

Thruxton 400 version

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Yamaha

YZF-R2

From ₹2.31 Lakh

YZF-R2 version

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Triumph Thruxton 400Thruxton 400 · ₹2.77 Lakh

Only differences

Yamaha YZF-R2YZF-R2M · ₹2.53 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Thruxton 400: ₹2.77 Lakh YZF-R2: ₹2.53 Lakh (ahead) YZF-R2 ₹23,552 cheaper

Braking Thruxton 400: Dual-channel ABS YZF-R2: Dual-channel ABS

Power Thruxton 400: 39.45 bhp (ahead) YZF-R2: 26.5 PS Torque 32 vs 19.1 Nm

Weight Thruxton 400: 190 kg YZF-R2: 146 kg Seat height 795 vs 815 mm

Versions Thruxton 400: 1 YZF-R2: 3 (ahead)

Pick the Thruxton 400 for more power.

Pick the YZF-R2 for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹2.77 Lakh

₹2.53 Lakh

On-road in

₹3.11 Lakh

₹2.85 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹5,221 a month

₹4,787 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

39.45 bhp

26.5 PS

Torque

32 Nm

19.1 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve

Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI with VVA (Variable Valve Actuation)

Displacement

349 cc

204 cc

Bore x Stroke

89 mm x 56.1 mm

63.5 mm x 58.7 mm

Compression Ratio

12.1:1

11.6:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6-speed manual

6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)

Clutch

Wet, multiplate, assist & slipper clutch

Assist and Slipper Clutch

Drive Type

Chain drive

Chain Drive

Top Speed

157 kmph

Not listed

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2B

Not listed

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 300 mm, 4-piston caliper

Single Disc, 282 mm, ByBre 2-piston caliper

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 230 mm, 1-piston caliper

Single Disc, 220 mm, Nissin 1-piston caliper

ABS/CBS Type

Dual Channel ABS

Dual Channel ABS (with Traction Control System TCS)

Wheel Type

Alloy, 17-inch front & rear

17-inch Lightweight Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels

Front Tyre Size

110/70-17

100/80-17 Tubeless

Rear Tyre Size

150/60-17

140/70-R17 Radial Tubeless

Tyre Type

Tubeless

Not listed

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

43mm USD Big Piston forks, 140mm travel

37 mm KYB Inverted USD Fork (130 mm travel)

Rear Suspension

Gas monoshock RSU, preload adjustable, 130mm travel

Linked-type Monocross Suspension (120 mm travel)

Frame Type

Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel

Deltabox Steel Frame with aluminium swingarm

Wheelbase

1,386 mm

1325 mm

Ground Clearance

158 mm

170 mm

Dimensions

Width

775 mm

725 mm

Height

1,116 mm

1135 mm

Seat Height

795 mm

815 mm

Kerb Weight

190 kg

146 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity

13 litres

11.0 L (Reserve 2.0 L)

Length

Not listed

1990 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Semi-digital: analogue speedometer + digital LCD

Full-Digital LCD / TFT Display with Track & Street Modes (Y-Connect enabled)

USB Charging

Yes, front

No / Optional USB port

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not listed

Yes (Yamaha Y-Connect smartphone connectivity with call/SMS/revs alerts)

Navigation

Not listed

Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Y-Connect)

Safety & Convenience

Traction Control

Yes

Yes (Traction Control System TCS standard)

Ride-by-Wire

Yes

Not listed

Riding Modes

Not listed

Track and Street Display Modes

Quickshifter

Not listed

Yes (Quickshifter standard on upshifts)

Cruise Control

Not listed

Lights

Headlight

LED, round, with DRL

Class-D Bi-functional LED Projector Headlamp with aerodynamic Twin LED DRL eyes

Taillight

LED

Full LED Taillamp

Turn Indicators

LED

Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Single-seat cowl standard, pillion seat not fitted

Split Stepped Racing Seat with Clip-on handlebars

Under-Seat Storage

Not listed

Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions

1 version

3 versions

Price range

₹2.77 Lakh

₹2.31 Lakh – ₹2.53 Lakh

Colours

4 colours

5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Thruxton 400₹2.77 Lakh YZF-R2M₹2.53 Lakh YZF-R2 ₹23,552 less

On-road price by city

Thruxton 400 Thruxton 400 against YZF-R2 YZF-R2M

City	Thruxton 400	YZF-R2	Gap
Mumbai	₹3.22 Lakh	₹2.92 Lakh	YZF-R2 ₹29,308 less
Pune	₹3.22 Lakh	₹2.92 Lakh	YZF-R2 ₹29,308 less
New Delhi	₹3.11 Lakh	₹2.85 Lakh	YZF-R2 ₹25,836 less
Bengaluru	₹3.38 Lakh	₹3.1 Lakh	YZF-R2 ₹28,191 less
Chennai	₹3.22 Lakh	₹2.95 Lakh	YZF-R2 ₹26,778 less
Hyderabad	₹3.38 Lakh	₹3.1 Lakh	YZF-R2 ₹28,191 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Thruxton 400 or the YZF-R2?

The YZF-R2, by ₹23,552 on the versions compared here: Thruxton 400 Thruxton 400 at ₹2.77 Lakh against YZF-R2 YZF-R2M at ₹2.53 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹3.11 Lakh against ₹2.85 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Thruxton 400 Thruxton 400 makes 39.45 bhp and 32 Nm and the YZF-R2 YZF-R2M makes 26.5 PS and 19.1 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹5,221 a month for the Thruxton 400 and ₹4,787 for the YZF-R2, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.