Short answer: the Triumph Thruxton 400 is lighter, cheaper and sharper-revving, while the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 has more power and much more torque from its twin-cylinder engine. The Thruxton 400 costs ₹2.75 lakh* and the Continental GT 650 starts at ₹3.53 lakh* ex-showroom, a difference of about ₹78,000*.
Key facts.
Triumph Thruxton 400: ₹2.75 lakh*. A 349cc single with 40hp and 32Nm, tuned to rev harder than the Speed 400. Kerb weight 183kg.
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650: ₹3.53 lakh* to ₹3.82 lakh*. A 648cc parallel twin with 47hp and 52Nm and a six-speed gearbox. Kerb weight 211kg. All versions share the same engine; the dearer ones add wheel and finish upgrades.
Price and specifications compared.
Triumph Thruxton 400 | Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 | |
|---|---|---|
Price* | ₹2.75 lakh | ₹3.53 lakh to ₹3.82 lakh |
Engine | 349cc single | 648cc parallel twin |
Power | 40hp | 47hp |
Torque | 32Nm | 52Nm |
Kerb weight | 183kg | 211kg |
Round by round.
Round | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
Price | Thruxton 400 | About ₹78,000* cheaper. |
Power | Continental GT 650 | 47hp, 7hp more. |
Torque | Continental GT 650 | 52Nm, 20Nm more, for easier overtaking. |
Weight | Thruxton 400 | 183kg, 28kg lighter. |
Agility | Thruxton 400 | Autocar India finds it light and nimble, with an engine that revs harder than the Speed 400's. |
Who each one suits.
Choose the Thruxton 400 if you want a light, sharp cafe racer for city and twisty roads at a lower price.
Choose the Continental GT 650 if you ride long highway distances and want twin-cylinder torque.
Test ride the Thruxton 400 in Delhi NCR.
Shiva Scooter Agency, Shiva Group's Triumph dealership at 32 Defence Enclave, Vikas Marg, Preet Vihar, New Delhi, and C-60, Sector 2, Noida, can arrange a Thruxton 400 test ride. See our Triumph showroom guide for Delhi NCR for every model and price band.
Frequently asked questions.
Which is cheaper, the Thruxton 400 or the Continental GT 650?
The Thruxton 400, at ₹2.75 lakh* ex-showroom, against ₹3.53 lakh* for the Continental GT 650.
How powerful is the Triumph Thruxton 400?
Its 349cc single makes 40hp and 32Nm.
Which is lighter?
The Thruxton 400, at 183kg against 211kg for the Continental GT 650.
Is the Thruxton 400 more powerful than the Speed 400?
Yes. The Thruxton makes 40hp, against 37hp for the Speed 400.
Related comparisons.
Terms and conditions.
*Prices are ex-showroom prices in India, checked in November 2026 unless another date is given. They can change without notice.
*Ex-showroom prices exclude registration, road tax, insurance, accessories, extended warranty and other charges. On-road prices depend on the state of registration and the variant.
*Specifications are the manufacturers' published figures as reported by the sources below. Performance and fuel-economy figures are claimed, not measured by us.
*Round winners are our editorial judgement based on published prices and specifications. They are not the result of a road test.
*Offers, availability, colours and delivery times vary by variant and over time. Confirm the current price and an on-road quote with Shiva Scooter Agency before you book.
Sources.
Autocar India: Triumph Thruxton 400, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, checked November 2026
Disclosure: Shiva Group publishes this newsroom and is an authorised Triumph Motorcycles dealer through Shiva Scooter Agency (Preet Vihar, New Delhi, and Sector 2, Noida).
About Shiva Group
Shiva Group is a family-owned automotive retail group with a legacy since 1928 and in automotive retail since 1972. Headquartered in Delhi NCR, the Group is an authorised sales and service partner for nine brands across two-wheelers, cars and SUVs, and commercial vehicles — Bajaj, Chetak, KTM, Triumph, Mahindra, Land Rover, MG Select, Bajaj Three-Wheelers and Mahindra Commercial — with a network across Delhi NCR and North India.
