Details of the New Triumph Classics

[bad Chad]

ok, thanks for enlightenment.

[Yeahoo Whoyah]

One niggle for me, as my friend blackcat mentioned the other day, is the stamped joining ridge around the perimeter of the fuel tank. I could live without it but I can also live with it.

Yes, that's an visual distraction in the design. 

It would be great if Triumph has the bikes ready to show at the IMS making its annual tour, it's my plan to attend this weekend.
http://www.motorcycleshows.com/city/sacramento-ca

[leafman60]

Yes, that's an visual distraction in the design. 

It would be great if Triumph has the bikes ready to show at the IMS making its annual tour, it's my plan to attend this weekend.
http://www.motorcycleshows.com/city/sacramento-ca

I'd be surprised to find them there.

Maybe Daytona Bike Week next year?

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[ohiorider]

Also true Bob , but as you stated , the opposed twin works a bit different than a parallel twin . Damn , those old airheads are sweet at 6K RPMs , huh ! Just to confuse the issue even further , from an engineering standpoint , the boxer is a 180 degree V twin , try 'splainin that to a Harley rider 

  Dusty

They're different.  Cylinders 180 degrees apart, with a 180 degree crankshaft = 1 power stroke every 360 degrees, just like a parallel twin with a 360 degree crank.  If all systems are working as they should, these engines, unlike parallel twins, have (should have) perfect primary balance, with a slight secondary imbalance.

[leafman60]

The sound and feel of the old 650 triumph twin is nice.  However, unlike its Norton cousins, you can rev the Triumph engine on its centerstand and it will walk around when parked on a concrete floor! lol

[jas67]

From the "Street Twin" thread over on ADV Rider:

I talked to Rob Boyer, head of Triumph America, weight is the same as the old one, horsepower on the 900 is actually DOWN a couple. That must mean lower redline. We all know torque is up, he also said they are getting 60mpg in real world testing. First bikes in dealers January.

If that is true, that is great news!

[ohiorider]

The sound and feel of the old 650 triumph twin is nice.  However, unlike its Norton cousins, you can rev the Triumph engine on its centerstand and it will walk around when parked on a concrete floor! lol

My Beezer walked backwards on the stand when revved in neutral.  Never thought about it being a balance issue.  When the biggest thing I'd ridden prior to first ride on the650 was a Mustang scooter, and being 22 at the time, and knowing everything, I attributed it to the 'mighty' BSA's 40 hp, give or take a few.

Thanks for the reminder!

Bob

[molly]

For all you guys itching to get their hands on the new British classics here is the key to where they will be built.

On the headstock VIN plate  their is a 'F' number.
F2 = UK
F3-5 = Thailand
F6 = Brazil

Some Thai models will be produced in kit form and assembled in India.

[oldbike54]

The sound and feel of the old 650 triumph twin is nice.  However, unlike its Norton cousins, you can rev the Triumph engine on its centerstand and it will walk around when parked on a concrete floor! lol

 Any pre isolastic Norton will also do the backwards dance . A trait of any vertical twin . Better than the "jump-off-the centerstand" dance my old 441 BSA Shooting Star would do at inappropriate moments

  Dusty

[steven c]

 Tube framed Buells will dance backward on their side stands and bounce you eye balls at idle!

[blackcat]

My 68 Commando will dance around on the cement at idle and leave some nice marks on the pavement.

[leafman60]

I am out and about among all sorts of motorcycle riders, all brands. Without one exception, everybody seems to be going bonkers over the new Triumphs. These are fantastic-looking bikes that are posting big horsepower numbers.  I think Triumph did it right.

My December issue of Motorcyclist arrived yesterday and the Thruxton R is on the cover.  The cover article that is based on a journalist preview at the factory, is gushing with praise.

Man, I like that ThruxR.

[jas67]

I am out and about among all sorts of motorcycle riders, all brands. Without one exception, everybody seems to be going bonkers over the new Triumphs. These are fantastic-looking bikes that are posting big horsepower numbers.  I think Triumph did it right.

For this reason, it is good that the new V9's real competitors are the Sportster 48 and Star (Yamaha) Bolt.

With this new lineup, Triumph are the undisputed king of performance in retro styled bikes, period (sorry NineT fans, I don't consider those retro).

My December issue of Motorcyclist arrived yesterday and the Thruxton R is on the cover.  The cover article that is based on a journalist preview at the factory, is gushing with praise.

Man, I like that ThruxR.

[Blue Pipes]

I am out and about among all sorts of motorcycle riders, all brands. Without one exception, everybody seems to be going bonkers over the new Triumphs. These are fantastic-looking bikes that are posting big horsepower numbers.  I think Triumph did it right.

My December issue of Motorcyclist arrived yesterday and the Thruxton R is on the cover.  The cover article that is based on a journalist preview at the factory, is gushing with praise.

Man, I like that ThruxR.

Wish I hadn't seen this picture...I want one now!

[jas67]

Wish I hadn't seen this picture...I want one now!

Stunning, isn't it?   

[Devildog]

What would I change on this bike? Absolutely nothing.