Triumph Bonneville T40 launched at ₹2,79,999; bookings 7 Oct

Triumph Motorcycles has launched the Bonneville T40 and T40 Black in India on 6 October 2026 at ₹2,79,999 ex-showroom Delhi. The new roadsters bring the Bonneville name into a smaller format, with bookings scheduled to open on 7 October and deliveries planned from the second week of November 2026.

For Indian riders, the key change is that the motorcycle has moved from a product reveal to a priced launch. The ex-showroom figure is only the starting point: registration, road tax, insurance, accessories and fuel will decide the actual ownership cost in each state.

Triumph Bonneville T40 motorcycle in orange, white and black with a classic round headlamp and spoke wheels

Triumph Bonneville T40 product image. Credit: ZigWheels / Triumph Motorcycles.

Key takeaways

Triumph India lists the Bonneville T40 Black from ₹2,79,999, while launch reports put the T40 at the same Delhi ex-showroom price on 6 October 2026.
Online bookings are reported to open on 7 October 2026 at 4:30 PM IST.
Deliveries of the T40 and T40 Black are scheduled to begin in the second week of November 2026.
The India-spec motorcycle uses a 350cc single-cylinder engine, makes 29 PS and 31.2 Nm, and has a 195 kg wet weight, 790 mm seat height and 14.5-litre fuel tank.

Price, bookings and delivery timeline

Triumph’s India product page lists the Bonneville T40 Black at ₹2,79,999. NDTV Auto and ZigWheels separately report the same ex-showroom Delhi price for the T40, with T40 Black also priced at ₹2,79,999. The price is dated to the 6 October 2026 launch and should not be read as an on-road quote.

ZigWheels and Times Drive report that online bookings will open on 7 October at 4:30 PM IST. The same reports place first deliveries of the T40 and T40 Black in the second week of November 2026. Those are the launch schedule and not a guarantee of a particular dealer’s allocation, so buyers will need to confirm the slot and applicable state charges when booking.

This is a material update to FuelPrice’s earlier report on the Bonneville T40 reveal and pending India price: the model now has an announced India price, booking window and delivery timeline.

What the Bonneville T40 brings

350cc engine and a new classic chassis

The T40 uses Triumph’s liquid-cooled 350cc TR Series single-cylinder engine. Triumph’s product specifications and NDTV’s launch report put output at 29 PS at 7,000 rpm and peak torque at 31.2 Nm at 5,500 rpm, with a six-speed gearbox and slip-and-assist clutch. The tune is intended to deliver stronger low-end response rather than turn the motorcycle into a high-revving sport bike.

The chassis keeps the visual language of a Bonneville: a teardrop tank, round LED headlamp, long mudguards, spoke wheels, twin rear shocks and a peashooter-style exhaust. The official specification lists a 195 kg wet weight, a 790 mm seat height and a 14.5-litre fuel capacity; ZigWheels and Times Drive carry the same headline dimensions. The weight and seat height are useful checks for riders comparing this with other middleweight roadsters, particularly for slow traffic and parking manoeuvres.

Modern rider aids behind the retro design

The T40 is not a stripped-back heritage motorcycle. It gets a 4-inch full-colour TFT display with Triumph navigation, phone and music controls, five riding modes, cruise control, lean-sensitive cornering ABS and lean-sensitive traction control. The official product page and independent launch reports also describe a centre stand and tubed spoke wheels.

That equipment list matters because the T40’s price is buying more than styling. It also means the variant must be identified correctly: the standard T40 and darker T40 Black share the reported ₹2,79,999 ex-showroom Delhi price, but colour, finish and accessory choices can change the final invoice.

What the launch price means for ownership

An ex-showroom price does not include the complete amount payable at registration. State road tax, registration charges, insurance and optional equipment can move the on-road figure substantially. A buyer comparing this motorcycle with another roadster should therefore request an itemised on-road quote rather than comparing only the headline price.

Fuel is another running-cost line that the launch number does not capture. The 14.5-litre tank is a capacity figure, not a promise of range or real-world economy. For a current petrol-price reference, use FuelPrice’s live fuel prices, then estimate a commute or monthly riding pattern with the fuel-cost calculator. Actual consumption will depend on traffic, speed, payload, riding style and maintenance.

Checks before booking

Ask for the written on-road price in the state where the motorcycle will be registered, separating road tax, registration, insurance and accessories.
Confirm whether the booking is for the T40 or T40 Black, the selected colour and the expected delivery week.
Check the 790 mm seat height and 195 kg wet weight in person, especially if the motorcycle will be used in dense city traffic or frequent stop-start riding.
Confirm the tyre and wheel specification. The official page lists tubed spoke wheels, which affects puncture-repair planning compared with a tubeless setup.
For longer rides, include fuel and tolls in the budget with FuelPrice’s road-trip planner rather than treating the ex-showroom price as the full trip cost.

Reader takeaway

The Bonneville T40 is now a live India purchase option, not only a preview. Its ₹2,79,999 ex-showroom Delhi price, modern electronics and classic chassis give buyers a concrete shortlist entry, but the useful comparison begins with the on-road invoice, physical fit, delivery timing and expected running costs. Real-world fuel economy and long-term ride impressions will need to be assessed after customer motorcycles reach the road.