Triumph Tracker 400 in South Africa: Price, Specs and What the First Rides Say

The Triumph Tracker 400 has landed in South Africa, and it might be the most fun-looking way into a Triumph right now. It takes the 400 platform that started with the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X, gives it the most powerful version of the engine yet, and wraps it in flat-track styling: a number board, a flyscreen, a seat cowl and wide bars you ride with your elbows out.

Triumph South Africa lists it from R115,000. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit a dealer.

Triumph Tracker 400 at a Glance

• Price in South Africa: R115,000 in Phantom Black; Racing Yellow and Aluminium Silver add R2,000 (Triumph South Africa, October 2026)
• Engine: 398cc liquid-cooled single, four valves, DOHC
• Power and torque: 42 PS (30.9 kW) at 9,000 rpm, 37.5 Nm at 7,500 rpm
• Gearbox: six-speed, with an assist and slip clutch
• Weight: 173 kg wet
• Seat height: 805 mm
• Fuel tank: 13 litres
• Warranty: two years, unlimited mileage
• Service interval: 12 months or 16,000 km, whichever comes first
• Built by: Triumph’s partner Bajaj, in India, like the rest of the 400 range

Flat-Track Looks, Triumph Detail

The Tracker draws on the flat-track racers that slide around oval dirt tracks. The fuel tank has deep knee cut-outs, the tail carries a racing-style number board, and a small flyscreen sits over the headlight. The twin-pipe silencer sweeps upwards and gives the Tracker its own exhaust note.

Up close, it still looks like a Triumph. There’s a finned cylinder head, machined cooling fins, a powder-coated engine and deep paint, and race-inspired graphics and bold colours make it hard to miss in traffic.

The riding position matches the look: upright, with wide bars and your elbows out. International testers describe it as more committed than the Thruxton 400 café racer it was revealed alongside, with a higher seat and a wider tank, but still comfortable.

The Most Powerful 400 Yet

The Tracker uses Triumph’s 398cc TR-series single, the same family of engine as the Speed 400, but tuned to rev harder. It makes 42 PS at 9,000 rpm and 37.5 Nm at 7,500 rpm. International reviews put the gain over the Speed 400 at around five per cent, along with a higher rev limit.

It’s a short-stroke engine (89 x 64 mm), and the first rides say it shows: testers describe an engine that loves to rev, with stronger mid-range pull than the Speed 400, which makes overtaking easier.

Fuelling is ride-by-wire, and the six-speed gearbox works through an assist and slip clutch, so the lever is light in traffic and the rear wheel is less likely to hop on hard downshifts.

On Triumph’s official consumption figure of 3.6 litres per 100 km, the 13-litre tank works out at roughly 360 km in theory. Real-world riding, especially if you use those revs, will be less.

Chassis, Suspension and Brakes

The frame is a hybrid spine and perimeter design in tubular steel, with a bolt-on rear subframe and a cast aluminium swingarm. Up front there’s a 43 mm upside-down Big Piston fork with 140 mm of travel; at the back, a monoshock with an external reservoir, preload adjustment and 130 mm of travel.

The geometry is on the sharp side: 24.4 degrees of rake, 107.6 mm of trail and a 1,371 mm wheelbase. Visordown found it very reactive and predictable in corners, adding that it will move around underneath you on tight, slow bends if you push it hard.

It rolls on 17-inch cast wheels front and rear, with a 110/70 front and 150/60 rear tyre. Triumph South Africa lists MRF Revz FD1 tyres, a dirt-track-style pattern built for the road. The bikes tested overseas wore Pirelli MT60RS tyres, so the tyre can differ by market.

Braking is by a single 300 mm front disc with a ByBre four-piston radial calliper (ByBre is Brembo’s brand for smaller bikes) and a 230 mm rear disc, with Bosch ABS at both ends.

Electronics and Equipment

The Tracker keeps the electronics simple:

• Switchable traction control
• Bosch ABS
• Ride-by-wire throttle
• Assist and slip clutch
• Full LED lighting
• Analogue speedometer with a multi-function LCD screen

What it doesn’t have: there’s no Bluetooth connectivity, no riding modes and no quickshifter. DriveSpark singled these out as the gaps in an otherwise well-finished bike, though at this price most riders will happily live without them.

What the First Rides Say

International testers have ridden the Tracker 400 alongside the Thruxton 400, and the verdicts line up:

• Handling is the highlight. The short wheelbase and quick steering make it feel agile and eager.
• The engine is happiest when it’s revving, with useful mid-range for overtaking.
• The riding position is sporty and committed, but not uncomfortable.
• The equipment list is basic: no connectivity, riding modes or quickshifter.

We haven’t ridden one on South African roads yet. When we do, we’ll tell you how it handles our potholes, our highways and a long weekend away.

Who Is the Tracker 400 For?

At 173 kg with an 805 mm seat, the Tracker 400 is light and easy to manage, which makes it a strong choice if you’re stepping up to your first proper motorcycle, or if you want a fun, stylish bike for city riding and weekend breakfast runs.

It’s less suited to long distances: there’s no wind protection beyond the small flyscreen, and a 13-litre tank on an engine that likes to rev means regular fuel stops.

If you like the idea but prefer a more traditional look, the Speed 400 uses the same platform as a classic roadster. Other bikes to compare it with include the KTM 390 Duke, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 and the CFMOTO 450NK.

Our Take

On paper, the Tracker 400 does what Triumph’s 400s do best: genuine Triumph style and quality at a price that’s within reach, with a little more attitude than before. The flat-track styling and the extra revs give it a personality of its own, and the two-year unlimited-mileage warranty and 16,000 km service interval take some worry out of ownership.

If you want a light, characterful bike with a big-brand badge for around R115,000, it belongs on your shortlist. Book a test ride and see whether that elbows-out riding position suits you.

Triumph Tracker 400 FAQ

How much is the Triumph Tracker 400 in South Africa?

R115,000 in Phantom Black. Racing Yellow and Aluminium Silver cost R2,000 more (Triumph South Africa, October 2026).

How powerful is the Triumph Tracker 400?

Its 398cc single makes 42 PS (30.9 kW) at 9,000 rpm and 37.5 Nm at 7,500 rpm, the most powerful version of Triumph’s 400 engine so far.

What is the Tracker 400’s seat height?

805 mm, and the bike weighs 173 kg wet.

Is the Triumph Tracker 400 good for beginners?

Yes, for most new riders. It weighs 173 kg, the seat is 805 mm high, and its 42 PS single is manageable, with ABS and switchable traction control as standard. The sporty, elbows-out riding position takes a little getting used to, so book a test ride first.

What warranty does the Tracker 400 come with?

Two years with unlimited mileage, and services are due every 12 months or 16,000 km, whichever comes first.

How is the Tracker 400 different from the Speed 400?

It shares the platform, but the Tracker’s engine makes more power and revs higher, and it has flat-track styling and a sportier, elbows-out riding position.