New Triumph Trophy... looks sweet!

[sherob]

Has stock CC! 

http://www.cycleworld.com/2012/06/22/2013-triumph-trophy-se-first-look/

[MrPepsi]

I refuse to admit that it does look pretty darn good.

[DonB]

Looks pretty good to me.

[gPink]

6.9 gallon gas tank

[lt1]

Looks interesting.  Some other links, but not much more info:
http://blogs.motorcyclistonline.com/2013-triumph-trophy-and-trophy-se-first-look-18461.html
http://www.ridermagazine.com/top-stories/2013-triumph-trophy-se.htm
http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/triumph/2013-triumph-trophy-se-preview-91318.html
http://www.webbikeworld.com/triumph-motorcycles/2013-triumph-trophy/
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/triumph-trophy-se/
http://www.cyclenews.com/articles/new-bikes/2012/06/22/first-look-2013-triumph-trophy/
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/3349/Motorcycle-Photo-Gallery/2013-Triumph-Trophy.aspx

Other than linked brakes, mild hp/tq ratings, and the fact that I have too many bikes already, it looks very interesting.

[Son of Pappy]

Looks an awefull lot like an RT to me.  Or maybe even an LT.  Looks wise I see nothing new.

[Gumby]

6.9 gallon gas tank

That is what caught my eye. I miss my Tiger, it had a huge tank I could go twice as far as any of my riding buddies.

I also like the heated seats and grips, cruise control, built in bluetooth system. Very nice amenities that I had to add to my Connie.

It will be interesting to see the price.

What is a ride-by-wire throttle system?

[MrPepsi]

What is a ride-by-wire throttle system?

Throttle controled by a vaccum or motor, not a throttle cable.

[Scaffolder]

And I was going to go look at the Explorers. Not anymore. Hope they keep the price in the teens.

[Awaz]

I was gonna post this and saw there is already a post out there. Needless to say, right at this time I am sad to be poor ! lol

[DeansZG]

Looks an awefull lot like an RT to me.  Or maybe even an LT.  Looks wise I see nothing new.

Yep, I thought the same thing... maybe it was mfg'd in Munich!

[Strawboss]

This is old news. When is it coming here? They did an initial ride and evaluation almost a year ago. 1/1/13? Initial big sales hoped for in CA and the southwest as most all the rest of the country will be under snow in January? Why not release it this fall? Nice bike though, I hope they get a winner, I'll certainly look at it now that it has shaft final drive.

[Awaz]

I know Triumph is British, but where is this bike built/assembled? It is in Thailand? What is the quality of build? Will it be as good as Japanese manufaturers?

[lt1]

Actually, this is not old news.  Rumors / plans for the new Trophy have been ongoing for 4+ years, but last Friday was the official first release of information and specs.  Although Triumph is being accused of being conservative on this model, it is a big deal.  Just as the GS was the target of the Tiger Explorer, the RT is dead in the crosshairs of the Trophy.

The bikes will be built at the Hinckley (sp?) factory as far as I know.  Triumph build quality is now extremely good from everything I read.  I have a friend who has had 3 Tigers, and the bikes seem well-built. 

I'd have not problem buying a Triumph in general and a Trophy in particular if I were in the market.  I find it ironic that I'm complaining about the "wimpy" power @ 132/135hp, and some of the other "doesn't light my fire" type comments.  My guess is that this bike will make its owners very pleased.  Other than the pure "hot rod" aspect, this should be a terrific ST option.

[gPink]

I agree. My only issue is the dealer net.

[Awaz]

Regarding dealer net, I am not in the good boat that I thought I was with Kawasaki. Granted, there are dealers very close to me that sells these bikes. But for a repair, I am not sure if I will trust them. The only things I see them fixing is ATVs or dirt bikes. I may still have to travel 200 miles one way to get my bike fixed. So dealer network almost seem moot to me.

[gPink]

Granted. I'll bypass the two close dealers for one an hour away if I need major work. Any OEM parts I need come from a local independent shop or online.

Regarding dealer net, I am not in the good boat that I thought I was with Kawasaki. Granted, there are dealers very close to me that sells these bikes. But for a repair, I am not sure if I will trust them. The only things I see them fixing is ATVs or dirt bikes. I may still have to travel 200 miles one way to get my bike fixed. So dealer network almost seem moot to me.

[Scaffolder]

I had a 1996 Triumph Trident 900. I think it had around 95 horses and felt great to me at the time. I went from that to a 2008 C-14. I wish I bought the Trophy 1200 at the time. Warranty work was great. I have 2 dealers that I am in between. Both are great and pricey. The only thing I had to do to it was change a chain and a rear wheel bearing. I think the horsepower measurements are done differently by different manurfacturers. It is a lot less weight than the C-14.

[Strawboss]

Well, yes, if you want to split hairs, yes, this "news release" was, in fact, dated June 22nd, so it is new in that respect. But one of the major magazines did an initial "ride" and reported and posted the pics you see last year, I read it. I've seen reports stating release September this year, then October, now its January of 2013. So, yes, "new" article, but old news.

[Pokey]

That there is sexy, although still doesn't trump the new 1200 Explorer for me.