Triumph Thruxton 400 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 250
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Triumph Thruxton 400 and Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Vitpilen 250 undercuts the Thruxton 400 by ₹47,874, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Vitpilen 250 takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Thruxton 400 and 7/10 for the Vitpilen 250.
Category by category
Price
Vitpilen 250
The Vitpilen 250 starts ₹47,874 lower (₹2,26,937 against ₹2,74,811), about ₹1,510 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Vitpilen 250
Vitpilen 250 claims 37 kmpl against 27 kmpl. That is roughly ₹6,377 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Thruxton 400
Thruxton 400 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 208 against 187 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Vitpilen 250
Vitpilen 250 gets bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and ride modes.
City manners
Vitpilen 250
Vitpilen 250 is 26.19999999999999 kg lighter and taller in the seat (820 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Thruxton 400 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
Buy the Vitpilen 250 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- you live where Husqvarna's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Thruxton 400 | Vitpilen 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,74,811 | ₹2,26,937 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹3,12,511 | ₹2,58,507 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,64,320 | ₹1,32,435 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹15,000 | ₹12,408 |
| Five-year total | ₹5,21,831 | ₹4,33,350 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TriumphThruxton 400 | HusqvarnaVitpilen 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,74,811 | ₹2,26,937 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹8,710 | ₹7,200 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 349 cc | 249 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 39.5 bhp | 30.6 bhp |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 25 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 27 kmpl | 37 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 157 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 190 kg | 163.8 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 13.5 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 820 mm |
| Ground clearance | 158 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1386 mm | 1368 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 43mm Upside down Big Piston forks. 140mm wheel travel | WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter |
| Rear suspension | Gas monoshock (RSU) with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment, 130 mm wheel travel | WP APEX Monoshock, preload adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-ZR17 | 110/70-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-ZR17 | 150/60-R17 |
Thruxton 400 vs Vitpilen 250: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Thruxton 400 or the Vitpilen 250?
- The Vitpilen 250 is cheaper by ₹47,874 at the base variant (₹2,26,937 against ₹2,74,811 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Thruxton 400 or the Vitpilen 250?
- The Vitpilen 250 claims 37 kmpl against 27 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Thruxton 400 and Vitpilen 250 in Delhi?
- About ₹54,004: roughly ₹3,12,511 for the Thruxton 400 and ₹2,58,507 for the Vitpilen 250, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹5,21,831 for the Thruxton 400 and ₹4,33,350 for the Vitpilen 250, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Vitpilen 250 comes out ₹88,481 ahead.
