Triumph Going MotoX

[LowRyter]

Just got an e-mail this morning that Triumph is going Motocross and Enduro racing.  They've got Ricky Carmichael in to the fold. 

https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/for-the-ride/racing/official-announcement-mx-enduro?sc_camp=28091EF1FF9140A8E48F054EE7C4F376&mkt_tok=NTkxLVdWRy00MzgAAAF-YtWtEgtwIypo7BrubixbZkm2MbtXdNtZAGfyZTcDPeWH-a71HOXZFTYB3kGIpoTOphNmfXDEL8H6KbR34z9NQQS8tEKHFsdDON2e4JqUow

TRIUMPH ANNOUNCE THEIR INTENT TO ENTER THE MOTOCROSS AND ENDURO WORLDS
 
Triumph is excited to announce that development is well under way on a comprehensive range of all-new competition Motocross and Enduro motorcycles. Joining our class leading and globally renowned motorcycle range this all new competition MX and Enduro family will bring all of Triumph’s engineering expertise to riders and racers worldwide.

 
This will be accompanied by a landmark moment for Triumph and the MX and Enduro racing world with an all new Triumph factory race programme, and a commitment to top tier championship racing in both Motocross and Enduro series.

 
Coming hand-in-hand with this commitment, to race and win at the highest level in the sport, Triumph is proud to announce that global Motocross legend Ricky Carmichael and five-times Enduro World Champion Iván Cervantes have joined the Triumph family as active partners in both bike testing and preparation for racing.

 
An announcement of the timetable for the launch and reveal of the motorcycles, as well as the racing programme and the full story on the product advantages the new Triumph MX and Enduro offer, will follow in the coming months.

 
“Today’s announcement marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Triumph brand, which everyone at Triumph is incredibly excited to be part of. We are 100% committed to making a long-lasting impact in this highly competitive and demanding world, with a single-minded ambition to deliver a winning motorcycle line-up for a whole new generation of Triumph riders”

 
- Nick Bloor: CEO Triumph Motorcycles Ltd

[twodogs]

Cool,can't wait to see what they come up with 

[Alfetta]

That is one tough market to be competitive in , going up against the 4 Japanese companies , KTM , Gas Gas , Husqvarna , and some of the smaller boutique brands .

to keep development cost down, my guess is that one of those smaller boutique brand will get a union jack sticker on the tank. helps that band enter the market, and keeps Triumph's cost down. perhaps TM, Beta, AJP, SWM ???

[hauto]

That is one tough market to be competitive in

Yeah, remember Cannondale. They tried to do it all out of the gate. Saw how that worked out.
 

[tazio]

But then again..
I remember the BMW S1000RR coming out back in 2009. DAMN!!!
So ya can never say never 

[JJ]

Can wait to see "The Enduro" version...

[LowRyter]

Hey, if they're real tough guys at Triumph, they'll get into Flat track. 

Why not?   

[LowRyter]

Sullly, Just like Indian designed their engine in Switzerland?

With the new rules I'd look at Yamaha.

[LowRyter]

Most insiders believe AFT will go all production class before long , rumor has it they have already informed Polaris . The RE might be very good even on the mile once the valve train can withstand sustained 9,500 RPM's .

I think it's time, since no one else is competing.  Remember when the Kaws and Harleys were racing 10 years ago, after Honda and Harley 20 years before?