The Bonneville T40 drops into the 350cc segment at a headline price of ₹2.80 lakh, a full ₹0.91 lakh above the top‑end Classic 350. For the average buyer this means paying a premium for features that the old‑school rivals don't offer – a TFT display, multiple riding modes and cruise control.
If you’ve been eyeing the Classic 350, the CB350C or Jawa 350, the T40’s price alone is a red flag. Those bikes start at ₹1.89 lakh and stay below ₹2.26 lakh, with the CB350C barely nudging ₹2.05 lakh. The T40’s extra cost pays for a 29 hp, 31.2‑Nm single that feels warmer in low‑to‑mid revs because Triumph tweaked the head, throttle bodies and cam profile, and then nudged the gearbox taller for smoother cruising.
Weight is another talking point: at 195 kg the T40 is the heaviest of the Bajaj‑built Triumphs, and that bulk comes with a 14.5‑litre tank and a 790‑mm seat height. Its new rear frame, twin shocks and tubular swingarm give it the classic Bonneville silhouette, but the 130‑mm travel at both ends means you’ll feel the bumps on a long ride. The 195‑kg figure also bumps up the curb‑weight advantage that India’s 4‑stroke riders usually enjoy.
Tech doesn’t stop at the engine. A 4‑inch colour TFT with Heritage layout, navigation through the Triumph app, five riding modes, traction control and cruise control sit alongside 310‑mm front and 255‑mm rear discs with lean‑sensitive ABS. Those extras are a big difference for a buyer who wants a “smart” retro, but they also explain why the T40 sits at the top of the price chart.
Bookings are live for both the T40 and the slimmer T4, which starts at ₹2.55 lakh and lacks cruise control and an IMU. Deliveries of the T40 start in November 2026, with the T4 following in January 2027. If you’re willing to pay extra for the tech punch, the T40 is ready this year; if not, the T4 or any of the cheaper 350s still offer a solid retro experience.