Triumph bikes

**mac1** · 17-08-2009, 11:36

Not a biker, but I really liked this article and found it inspiring.

Return of the wild one

**da_vinci** · 17-08-2009, 11:54

Triumph street triple

**MisterEx** · 20-08-2009, 11:25

The article is a great reminder that "Britishness" can be a great marketing characteristic, but only works when backed up by quality (which, years ago, used to be expected from everything with a "Made in Britain" stamp!).

I'm a Triumph owner myself, having decided to fly the flag when buying during an overseas tour, and I'm still quite proud of the interest shown in the bike whenever I use it abroad.

(One of the first Daytona Super III to escape - now considered old and heavy, but still great fun to ride!)

**comedy dave** · 20-08-2009, 11:28

I gonna take delivery of a new Triumph Tiger 1050 next week.

Saying goodbye to the old Tiger and Daytona 955i

**samm1551** · 20-08-2009, 12:15

My Dad has a Bonneville and I really really want a Street Triple....but alas will have to wait until I get back to the UK. :(

**MadPickleFarmer** · 22-08-2009, 21:01

I've got a 955i Daytona Centennial and love it to bits.
Loads of usable power, grip and a chassis that was designed for British blokes on British roads and makes the best noise this side of MotoGP!
The fooking electrics are another matter though!!

**ukdaytona** · 22-08-2009, 21:19

Had one of the original Daytona 600s, loved it. Comfort personified.

Got married and now a sprog on the way and no bike. Have a promise from the wife I can get a Speed Triple once sprog is here so roll on 2010

Anyone done the Factory tour yet?

**MadPickleFarmer** · 22-08-2009, 21:27

Factory tour?

Would love too. Every year I keep saying I will but never got round to it!!
Most Trumpet Dealers organise them every few months. Really good day by all accounts.

**ukdaytona** · 22-08-2009, 21:34

Contact your local dealer or local RAT pack for factory tour or contact them direct if you dont have local dealer

**comedy dave** · 23-08-2009, 08:25

Originally Posted by samm1551

My Dad has a Bonneville and I really really want a Street Triple....but alas will have to wait until I get back to the UK. :(

Those street triples look really good. I paricularly like the Street Triple R version. Saw one being test ridden up and down the A281 Horsham Rd. It really shifted! Test rider wasn't hanging about.

**sunami** · 23-08-2009, 08:51

My first bike, Triumph Tiger Cub, proud day turning up at school on it road legal being able to ride it at 15. Mind you I still had to get a 'pass' from the deputy-head to be able to park it in the 'bike-sheds'. Daft thing was to get that you had to have a 'cycling proficiency certificate'.

Production 1956-1968
Engine 199cc single cylinder OHV four stroke
Power 14 bhp @ 6500rpm
Transmission 4-speed gearbox to chain drive

**Tazzers** · 23-08-2009, 08:53

I've got a 1998 T595 Daytona that just needed it's computer remapped for the exhaust I put on it. Cracking bike, handles similar to my old Kawasaki ZX7R but with loads more grunt and a lovely sound. Sails through MoTs, no electrical or mechanical issues so far but it is always garaged which helps.

**Biscuits_AB** · 23-08-2009, 10:36

The new Tiger looks good. Has anyone got one? What are they really like? (I hate reading the sales guff).

**Tazzers** · 23-08-2009, 10:41

My mate's got a new Tiger, had it maybe 9 months, toured Europe on it for two weeks and he thinks it is great. Again, no issues. One thing that I have noticed between mine and the latest Triumph's is how highly engineered the new bikes are. Mine sounds gruff and there is a bit of mechanical noise but the new ones sound much tighter again with very little mechanical noise if any at all. I'd love a 1050 Speed Triple myself.

**comedy dave** · 23-08-2009, 11:57

the new Tiger is a different beast than the old Tiger 955i. Apparently the engine is different on the fuel injection front. I think its a wee bit shorter wheel base and the rake seems steeper without looking at tech spec comparison. New bike is a little faster and a bit more grunt.... that'll be the extra cubes.

The gear box is a lot smoother, but had a difficulty finding neutral on my test ride. the brakes are stonking too. No travel like old Tiger.

The basic bike is just well, a basic bike. You have to buy all the gubbins as extra. (very BMW-esque). The old Tiger came with panniers centre stand, heated grips, handlebar had guards etc...
At the moment Triumph are doing a free Â£800 worth of accesories or clothing if you buy a new Triumph. I think offer runs out at end of Aug (not verified).