The Triumph Speed 400 gets our vote

The Bajaj-Triumph alliance has come up with a blockbuster of a motorcycle, especially considering the introductory price tag of Rs. 2.33 lakhs (ex-showroom). The price tag was something that no one had even imagined and for the first 10,000 customers, looks like a steal deal. The Speed 400 is going up against a wide range of Royal Enfield motorcycles, the newly launched Harley Davidson X440, Jawa 42, Honda H’ness 350 and a few other motorcycles in the same segment.  In terms of looks, the retro vibes of the bike really do exude the Triumph essence but with a fresher touch to it. The golden USD forks add a bit of premium feel to the front end, and when combined with the round LED headlight, gives a real clean front fascia to the motorcycle. The side profile on one side is dominated by the huge saree guard, however, on the other side, the brushed silver finish of the exhaust really gives off a premium motorcycle feel. The back profile is not that attractive, but serves the purpose of the retro styling. Minimal styling should be the apt phrase to describe the rear profile here.  The first thought that came to my