r/triumph4India

Hey all, Sharing some thoughts on the newly revealed Bonneville T40 (the sub-400 modern classic roadster co-developed with Bajaj). Aesthetically and ergonomically, they nailed the brief: true classic proportions, 195 kg planted weight, comfortable upright bench seating, liquid-cooled DOHC motor, cornering ABS, and cruise control. However, there is a glaring product planning decision that is causing major frustration among prospective buyers: it comes exclusively with center-laced, tube-type wire-spoke wheels. What makes this hard to justify: The parts already exist in their parts bin: On the Scrambler XC, Bajaj-Triumph proved they can engineer and factory-mount side-laced cross-spoke tubeless aluminium wheels at a very reasonable price tier. Positioning vs. practicality: At ₹2.80L ex-showroom (well over ₹3.15L on-road), the T40 sits at the top of the entry-classic range. Forcing tube tyres on customers under the guise of "heritage styling" completely ignores rider safety and puncture convenience on emerging market roads. Lack of a factory option: Even if tube spokes remain the standard aesthetic choice, there should be an official configurator add-on or reasonably priced dealer accessory swap for cross-spoke tubeless wheels, rather than forcing owners to pay exorbitant over-the-counter spare part rates or resort to DIY OutEx rim sealing. Many prospective buyers, including myself, have placed their booking deposits on hold pending clarity on whether a tubeless wheel option or conversion kit will be officially supported. Curious to hear from the community: how do you feel about modern classics continuing to ship on tube-type spokes when cross-spoke tubeless technology is readily accessible?

I was planning on buying a scrambler 400x this saturday but now that triumph has dropped this I'm confused. I really liked the upright riding posture and the commanding handlebars of the scrambler and the effortless torque on that machine. But on seeing the new TFT display and the beauty of the t40 3 really confused. The t40 however does not give me the high riding feel but still its a classy and fun bike to ride. Will the differently tuned engine pose a problem for the heavier bike or will it be enough torque and be thrilling enough? Is it worth the increase in 16k or is scrambler still the better option.