Could it be true?

[Claviger]

Spoke to a sales manager in Triumph Hinckley today, have the conversation recorded but probably unethical to post it.

I can quote;

"Unfortunately there's nothing confirmed at the moment, what you've seen is probably a CONCEPT shot"

"What I can say is it is NOT in next year's model line up...other than that, I'm limited as I'm sure you'll appreciate in what I can and can't say, regarding any future development, but it CERTAINLY won't be a model for next year.
Whether it will be in the future, well, it's watch this space. That's all I can say"

"If we are going to do something, what I can say is you will know, you will see something if we are, early part of next year"


So my conclusion is they have a concept and prototype, seem to be getting a feel of the market, and will decide, possibly early next year, if they are going to actually go ahead with it or not.
But they definitely have something going on with a new model Rocket.

If they do go ahead with it, I hope it really is a proper new model, not a "factory custom" with the same engine. For years we were strung along on a new Toyota Supra (20 years after they ceased production), it was gonna be better looking than the previous mark IV and with a bigger engine, faster, better handling than the Nissan GTR....
Now it finally came about, it's a rebadged BMW Z4 bore, slower and less pretty than the 90s Supra model...

Exactly the same announcement timeframe I was given, spring dealers meeting in 2019 with a 2020 bike release.

 

[1olbull]

I dont understand the desire to make cruisers look like upright ****** rockets

From just a gander at your avatar, I can solve your question . . . in four letters!
Y-U-T-E !!!

I would yet be on a sport bike if my aged body was as flexible these days as it was, even in my 40's!!!

 

[Claviger]

The rocket hasn't been marketed as a cruiser since the roadster was released, it's a jumbo naked standard.

 

[barbagris]

From just a gander at your avatar, I can solve your question . . . in four letters!
Y-U-T-E !!! I would yet be on a sport bike if my aged body was as flexible these days as it was, even in my 40's!!!

AMEN. Though my lower back was thoroughly beaten up by a Laverda 35 years ago - and I would have to use Flat bars rather than clip-ons.
Just found a Laverda Montjuic in Spain legally - but they want absolutely silly money and it's not an S2 or even complete. Bugger!.

 

[TheKid]

From just a gander at your avatar, I can solve your question . . . in four letters!
Y-U-T-E !!!

I would yet be on a sport bike if my aged body was as flexible these days as it was, even in my 40's!!!

I call them "Exercise Bikes"!!

 

[1olbull]

I call them "Exercise Bikes"!!

IMHO -
If'n youse want max performance (handling & power) a Sport Bike is always the best!

 

[1olbull]

AMEN. Though my lower back was thoroughly beaten up by a Laverda 35 years ago - and I would have to use Flat bars rather than clip-ons.
Just found a Laverda Montjuic in Spain legally - but they want absolutely silly money and it's not an S2 or even complete. Bugger!.

Sad to say I am old enough to remember the Laverda.
Back in the 60's & 70's they were considered pretty much POSs over here.
First decent spaggetti motors I remember were the Ducatti & Aermacchi.

 

[cootertwo]

I once had an Aermacchi Harley! Bought it brand new! 250cc dirt/street bike

 

[Tal]

well!!!!...i'm that old!!! when i was a boy, we only had horses!!!...and a 'scooter' was just that!!

 

[sonny]

Oh #ell had one like that back in the day. Sisters got bikes I got one like that. Loved it. To this day believe that is why i got into motorcycles. Use to Push the Dam$ thing up a big hill and ride her down fast. Very fast.