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Technical Discussion => Discussion about "Lesser" makes, er, Non-BMW ;-) => Topic started by: montmil on October 28, 2011, 08:23:10 PM

Title: New 2012 models from Triumph
Post by: montmil on October 28, 2011, 08:23:10 PM
Was hoping for an updated and lighter chassis Triumph Trophy triple but not gonna happen in 2012.

Here's the three newest additions from Hinckley:
http://www.cycleworld.com/2011/10/24/three-new-triumphs-unveiled-for-2012-first-look/?zeta_mid=HFM2_610959&zeta_rid=80684146
Title: Re: New 2012 models from Triumph
Post by: nhmaf on October 28, 2011, 08:49:16 PM
Looks like Moto Guzzi is going to follow in the quest for humungous (engine) capacity, and follow in the quest for (re)making a scrambler edition bike as well (too bad, I don't think that the "new" Triumph Scrambler model is well liked/received anywhere I know of).
http://future-motorcycles.com/2012-moto-guzzi-california-1400-and-v7-scrambler/
Title: Re: New 2012 models from Triumph
Post by: Barry on October 29, 2011, 06:20:04 AM
I agree about the scrambler V7. Always thought that for the most part high rise pipes were an inconvenient styling exercise.

On the same web page I quite liked the look of that Honda V twin with spoked wheels. Seemed heavy for a 400 though.
Title: Re: New 2012 models from Triumph
Post by: SCJJR65 on October 30, 2011, 07:27:56 AM
Yowza!!  That matte-green paint job is suh-weeet!  ;)
Title: Re: New 2012 models from Triumph
Post by: balibeemer on November 22, 2011, 04:05:32 AM
Is it true that Trumpets are now made in Thailand?
Title: Re: New 2012 models from Triumph
Post by: montmil on November 22, 2011, 08:27:04 AM
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Is it true that Trumpets are now made in Thailand?

Triumph does have a factory in Thailand for a couple models. I am also lead to believe that they may set up a facility in India!

BTW, the Metzlers on my Triumph Trophy 900 are made in Thailand, too.

Monte
Title: Re: New 2012 models from Triumph
Post by: TXRider60 on November 22, 2011, 12:55:12 PM
MY Triumph is made in Thailand (as evidenced by the 'T' in the serial number)-- despite what the guy in the Honda ads says, tiny elf hands actually build some pretty neat stuff.
       As for the new Triumphs-- I just wish they would come up with an updated, electric start version of the Cub... A worthy 21st century successor to Bengtphorq's little bike.
Title: Re: New 2012 models from Triumph
Post by: TXRider60 on November 22, 2011, 12:59:48 PM
Balibeemer
Re: Why is "abbreviation" such a long word?
Good question.  It's because (as print and audio editors will attest) nothing is more painstakingly complicated and time-consuming than the process of reducing verbiage... So a big unwieldy word to describe that process seems reasonable.
 :D