Spy shots of Triumph’s entry-level motorcycles (built alongside India’s Bajaj Auto) caused a stir in the two-wheeler community last year, and a similar feat followed with the latest spy shots. Yet, the British bikemaker has said little on the matter, let alone give us an idea about its launch. Now, however, we finally know the 350-400cc roadsters will debut in a little over two months, as revealed by Bajaj Auto’s CEO, Rajiv Bajaj.

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The Triumph 350cc Motorcycles Will Debut On June 27, 2023

According to the top honcho, the motorcycles will break cover on June 27, 2023, on Triumph’s home turf, most likely near its factory in Hinckley, England. This will be followed by their launch toward the end of 2023, and an EICMA 2023 display is highly likely as well. Once out, we expect the baby Triumphs to hit American shores by early 2024. We also know they will probably use the ‘Street’ moniker in their names–a term Triumph specially removed from the Street Twin and Street Scrambler. To jog your memory, the two were renamed Speed Twin 900 and Scrambler 900 for 2023, respectively.

Triumph’s Entry-Level Lineup Will Include Two Motorcycles

2021 Triumph Bonneville Street Twin
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Triumph renamed the Street Twin to Speed Twin 900 last year, likely to set aside the 'Street' moniker for its 350cc lineup

Another detail revealed by Bajaj is the presence of two variants that backs up the early spy shots revealing a neo-retro naked for the road and an off-road-ready scrambler. Both motorcycles will share plenty - design, a semi-digital instrument cluster, fuel tank, engine - but will be differentiated by bits like different fenders, suspension, and tires. Meanwhile, the engine will be a 350-40cc single-cylinder mill, complete with liquid cooling, six-speed transmission, and a dual-tip muffler.

Power figures are expected to be in the 30-35 horsepower range which would put it way ahead of its arch-rival, the Royal Enfield Hunter 350. We also know the underpinnings will comprise upside-down forks, monoshock, and 17-inch wheels clamped by single disc brakes–all standard fitments. The caliper brands and tire sizes remain unclear, though.

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 studio shot
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Triumph Speed Twin in red facing right

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Bringing all of it together will be a neo-retro design. With a round LED headlight, slim tail lamp, and curved tank, the new duo will look well in line with existing Triumph modern classics, particularly, the Speed Twin 900. Some images also reveal handguards, a tinted windscreen, soft panniers, and spoke wheels, so expect a wide assortment of accessories as well.

Triumph 350cc Motorcycles - Expected Price And Rivals

We expect the new Triumphs to retail around the $5,000 mark. At this price (and given its spec), the naked will lock horns with the Hunter 350 and Honda CB300R, while the scrambler will take on the Royal Enfield Scram 411. What will be interesting, though, is where the motorcycles will be built, considering Triumph has already handed its India operations to Bajaj Auto. Will it pull off a KTM? What do you think?