New 2012 models from Triumph

[montmil]

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

[nhmaf]

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/

[Barry]

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.

[SCJJR65]

Yowza!!  That matte-green paint job is suh-weeet!  

[balibeemer]

Is it true that Trumpets are now made in Thailand?

[montmil]

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

[TXRider60]

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.

[TXRider60]

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.