For the first time, Triumph Motorcycles is bringing flat-track attitude into its growing 400cc lineup with the allnew Tracker 400. While their Thruxton leans into café racer heritage, the Tracker flips the script completely, with a cool, stripped-back machine inspired by dirt oval racing.
This isn’t just a styling exercise either. The Tracker 400 takes Triumphs 400 platform and reshapes it into something far morea bit more aggressive and playful and we hear that is is coming to SA.
Triumph has also made a Thruxton model with their 400 platform, but we understand that this model will not be coming to SA just yet with the importers rather opting for the new tracker…
Engine.
At the heart of the Tracker 400 sits Triumphs 398cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder motor. It’s a DOHC, four-valve setup producing a claimed 42 BHP at 9,000 rpm and 37.5 Nm at 7,500 rpm. That’s paired with a six-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch.
Fuel injection and ride-by-wire throttle control, gives it a modern edge under the retro-inspired design. The tune from the pipe keeps things lively with, they say a good top-end that suits the lightweight performance segment perfectly.
Suspension.
Up front, the Tracker 400 runs 43 mm upside-down Big Piston forks with 140 mm of travel, while the rear is managed by a gas-charged monoshock with preload adjustment and 130 mm of travel.
The bike is built around a hybrid spine/perimeter steel frame, with geometry tweaked to suit its flat-track intentions. The result, Triumph says is a sharper, more responsive feel hat translates to flickability through traffic or throwing into a set of corners.
Brakes.
Braking duties are handled by a single front disc with a radial caliper, paired with a rear disc setup and dual-channel ABS as standard.
It’s a simple setup, nothing overcomplicated, just what riders want on a lightweight machine.
Wheels & Tyres.
The Tracker rolls on 17-inch alloy wheels front and rear, wrapped in semi-block pattern tyres that lean into its flat-track styling.
It’s a setup that blends road grip with a bit of attitude, giving the bike versatility for less-than-perfect surfaces without losing its on-road focus.
Electronics.
Despite its raw, minimalist look, the Tracker 400 is properly modern underneath. You get ride-by-wire throttle, traction control, dual-channel ABS, and a mixed analogue-digital display.
Lighting is fully LED.
Ergonomics.
Wide, flat handlebars, repositioned footpegs, and a more upright stance says Triumph creates a commanding, aggressive riding position.
Compared to the more café-focused Thruxton, this setup feels more natural, more comfortable, and far more usable in SA riding conditions.
The Big Picture.
The Tracker 400 isn’t trying to be refined or traditional, it’s built to be fun.
It takes the foundation of Triumph’s 400 platform and injects it with flat-track attitude- we see many dices happening on this one.
And while the Thruxton turns heads, the Tracker might just be the one you actually want to live with.
Speak to your local Triumph Dealer for availability.
