Triple-edged sword
It's just the 18th letter of the alphabet, but when it's attached to the end of a motorcycle's moniker its impact can be enormous. Historically, the suffix has indicated the inclusion of race-derived technology, performance upgrades or specialty parts. In the case of Triumph's...
Triumph’s new Street Triple is starting to arrive in UK dealers as these pictures supplied by Middlesex dealer Jack Lilley Triumph show. Jack Lilley is among the first dealers in the country to get the new model and these images...
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In this week's issue of MCN, on sale March 30, we reveal official pictures and full specs of the new Triumph Street Triple and Street Triple R. We test the BMW S1000RR against the Aprilia RSV4 Fsctory APRC, KTM RC8R, Ducati...
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Triumph has bumped the spec of its 675cc Street Triples gently upward while keeping hold of the prices. The new bikes get a de-chromed look, chunkier aluminium bars (previously just on the Street Triple R model) and of course ‘those’...
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The new Triumph Thunderbird Storm is a pared-down, mean and moody version of the standard Thunderbird. MCN's Phill West said: "Aside from predictable black paint and metal finishes plus subtly minimalistic styling, Triumph has gone the extra yard by giving...
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Triumph is days away from revealing a Speed Triple-style overhaul to its big-selling 675cc naked. The Street Triple will gain its bigger stablemate’s modernised headlights, as revealed in MCN this week, and a higher-quality level of finish throughout, despite prices...
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The Suzuki GSX-R600 dominated our supersport shootout in France earlier this year, but now it has a new rival - the Triumph Daytona 675R. MCN tested the bikes on the road, on track at Mallory Park and performance tested them...
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The new Triumph Thunderbird Storm is a pared-down, mean and moody version of the standard Thunderbird. MCN's Phil West rode the bike last week and here are some of his thoughts: "Hinckley has become particularly adept recently at delivering well...
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The new Suzuki GSX-R600 is MCN's supersport class leader. It dominated our supersport shootout in France, but now it has a new rival - the Triumph Daytona 675R. We tested the bikes on the road, on track at Mallory Park...
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Hello lads. Anyone know where the hell the blokes at triumph are ? I've got numerous issues I have to settle with them and they can't seem to be bothered to pick up the phone or call back. Things are somewhat time critical as I need them to do my stupid recalls properly and update their website...
The Kawasaki W800 impressed during its first ride, but how does it compare against its two closest rivals, the Triumph Bonneville and Moto Guzzi V7 Classic? Read this week's MCN for the full test. brightcove.createExperiences();
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The new Triumph Daytona 675R has been ridden and rated by MCN's Trevor Franklin - and you can now read the full web review in the bike reviews section. Read the Triumph Daytona 675R review "Triumph has labeled the 675R as a track day weapon/fast road...
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Another Triumph Dealer opened up in my area, that's six dealers that I know of within 1.5 hrs of driving from my location. Has anybody else noticed more dealers popping up?
Just curious
Jack Lilley Triumph is celebrating the start of Spring by hosting an open day and unveiling three new specials based on a Daytona 675, new Speed Triple 1050 and Sprint GT. The new bikes are just one of the many...
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I bought my first adventure bike today. A Triumph Tiger 800XC. I took my Ducati 999 (2006) for a regular service, took the Tiger for a test ride and fell in love. As my mind was set to buy a...
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I bought my first adventure bike today. A Triumph Tiger 800XC. I took my Ducati 999 (2006) for a regular service, took the Tiger for a test ride and fell in love. As my mind was set to buy a...
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The Triumph Triple Challenge race series will feature at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on June 10-12. The Silverstone MotoGP round will be the fourth Triumph Triple Challenge round, and the class will use the traditional pits and start/finish...
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This might be a silly question but I tried to find an answer and couldn,t.
I know that HOG stands for Harley Owners Group but what does RAT stand for??:confused:
Sunday was our 30th anniversary so rather than take a cruise or something we decided to go to Arizona and see the Grand Canyon, spring training, and rent a motorcycle and take a couple of days to ride around Arizona and enjoy some warm weather and take a break from this endless VA winter. We...
Some of you may not know, but R3Owners has had it's own twitter page for some time. I've updated both the R3Owners and Triumph Motorcycle Forums, they are both linkable to your smartphone:
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