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The New Triumph Speed 400 And Scrambler 400 X

The New Speed 400 And Scrambler 400 X two all-new Triumph Modern Classics

The Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X: two all-new models joining the Triumph range in 2024.

Born into a peerless bloodline, the Speed 400 roadster joins Triumph’s most successful modern classic line-up, the Speed Twin 900 and 1200 while the Scrambler 400 X takes its rugged design cues from the Scrambler 900 and 1200, with an off-road pedigree that goes back to the first factory Scramblers of the 1950s.

Designed from the ground-up with a brand-new single engine platform at their heart, these new models are designed to deliver a fun, agile and confidence-inspiring ride for riders of all ages and experience levels.

Together, with class-leading capability, rider-focused technology and category-leading quality and detail, and with a high level of standard specification, long service intervals and a comprehensive warranty, these accessible new models represent incredible value for money and bring Triumph’s iconic style, quality and performance to a whole new generation of Triumph riders.

TRIUMPH’S ICONIC SPEED AND SCRAMBLER DESIGN DNA
Conceived and designed in Hinckley, UK, these two new additions to the modern classics line-up have been developed with the same exacting attention to detail as Triumph’s most celebrated models. They are instantly recognisable thanks to their timeless Triumph silhouettes, signature sculpted fuel tanks and classic engine profiles and have been designed to deliver all of the quality, feel and presence of their larger capacity stablemates.

Traditional touches, like the distinctive finned cylinder head and traditional exhaust header clamps combine with contemporary details like the upswept silencer, bold graphics and sensitively-incorporated technology, such as concealed liquid-cooling and a flowing exhaust run with hidden primary silencer. All combining to deliver that unmistakeable Triumph modern classic style.

The high-quality finish and elegant detailing continues with the trademark black powder-coated engine casings, tough gold anodised forks, high-quality paint and logo detailing which ensure the finish on these new models is premium throughout.

The Speed 400’s two-tone paint schemes, each featuring a prominent Triumph tank graphic, reflect its dynamic roadster style, with Carnival Red, Caspian Blue and Phantom Black colours available.

Accentuating the Scrambler 400 X’s all-road attitude are lots of purposeful and practical features, including protection for the headlight, radiator and sump, as well as handguards, a handlebar brace with pad and a longer front mudguard.

The Scrambler 400 X is available in three stylish and contemporary colour schemes, each featuring Triumph’s distinctive ‘Scrambler’ tank stripe and triangle badge, with Matt Khaki Green and Fusion White, Carnival Red and Phantom Black, plus Phantom Black and Silver Ice options.

Triumph Speed 400

Timeless Triumph Design DNA with Contemporary Poise:

  • Timeless Triumph roadster and Scrambler silhouettes
  • Signature sculpted tank with knee indents
  • Classic Triumph engine profile with triangle badge
  • Distinctive finned cylinder head and exhaust header clamps
  • Contemporary upswept silencer
  • Premium materials and finishes
  • Each available in a choice of three distinctive model-specific colour schemes

THE ALL-NEW TR-SERIES ENGINE
Named to celebrate the historic Triumph ‘Trophy’ bloodline, whose roots can be traced back to the racing singles of the early twentieth century, and in particular Six Day Trial offroad competition. This all-new fuel-injected and liquid-cooled 398cc single-cylinder engine combines Triumph’s trademark modern classic style with state-of-the-art engineering to deliver class-beating performance with a responsive, fun and characterful power delivery along with an evocative, rich and distinctive exhaust note.

Technical highlights include a four-valve, DOHC cylinder head and a crankshaft that has been perfectly weighted and balanced to optimise inertia for low-speed rideability. A finger-follower valvetrain with a low reciprocating mass and DLC coatings that reduce friction also contribute to this free-revving yet tractable engine’s capacity-defying performance.

The six-speed gearbox delivers light, precise gear selection with ratios perfectly spread to make the most of this characterful and torque-rich engine.

Key features of this all-new engine include:

  • Class-leading 40 PS peak power and 37.5 Nm peak torque
  • Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, exceeds Euro 5 emissions
  • Concealed liquid-cooling and machined cooling fins
  • Trademark black powder-coated engine casings
  • Characterful, compelling and responsive power delivery
  • Evocative, rich and distinctive exhaust note
  • Six-speed gearbox
Triumph Scrambler 400

TRIUMPH’S EASY, AGILE AND DYNAMIC CONFIDENCE-INSPIRING RIDE
With ergonomics designed for optimum comfort and control, the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X benefit from a slim waistline which combines with an accessible seat height of 790mm and 835mm respectively and a low weight of 170kg / 179kg to ensure assured low-speed handling and easy feet-down manoeuvres.

Both models benefit from their own model-specific chassis set-up, with a new frame, bolt-on rear subframe and cast-aluminium swingarm paired with suspension set-ups tailored to each use case, both delivering Triumph’s famously easy, agile and dynamic handling.

The Speed 400 features large 43mm big-piston upside-down front forks, mono-shock Rear Suspension Unit with external reservoir, lightweight 17-inch wheels and roadster-specific geometry and wheelbase. Giving an engaging and intuitive ride along with a comfortable, neutral riding position that inspires confidence for riders of all sizes and skill levels. Powerful four-piston radial front brakes with a 300mm front disc and braided lines give a responsive brake feel for improved rider confidence.

The Scrambler 400 X features a longer wheelbase, longer travel suspension, larger 19-inch front wheel and wide handlebars for greater stability and control when riding on loose surfaces, as well as providing a more upright and commanding Scrambler riding position. A larger cast steel brake pedal and high-grip foot pegs that are positioned lower and wider also make for a more natural standing riding position when riding off-road, while a larger 320mm front brake disc and optimised pad compound deliver reassuringly progressive braking performance in all conditions.

Fun, Confidence-inspiring and Intuitive Feel

  • All-new frame with bolt-on rear subframe and cast aluminium swingarm
  • Model-specific Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X set-up and geometry
  • Slender waistline creates a more accessible seat height
  • Comfortable and engaging riding position for the Speed 400 with a more upright and commanding riding position for the Scrambler 400 X
  • Big-piston 43mm diameter upside-down front forks
  • Monoshock rear suspension unit with external reservoir
  • Optimised for solo or pillion riding with adjustable rear suspension preload
  • Four-piston radial caliper with braided brake lines
  • Longer wheelbase and more upright ergonomics for Scrambler 400 X

MODERN RIDER-FOCUSED TECHNOLOGY
Adding rider convenience, performance and safety, the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X share some of the latest rider-focused technology, tailored to suit each model.

Ride-by-wire throttle
Bosch engine management with ride-by-wire throttle delivers a linear and intuitive throttle response with predictable power delivery for enhanced rideability, safety and control.

Traction Control and ABS
The traction control system on both models is switchable with a simple on or off selection, so the rider can quickly and easily deactivate the intervention.

Bosch dual-channel ABS delivers assured braking in all conditions for added safety and peace of mind and on the Scrambler 400 X can also be deactivated for enhanced control when riding off-road.

Stylish new dual format instruments
The clean and contemporary dual format instruments feature a large analogue speedometer and integrated LCD screen which includes a digital tachometer, a fuel range remaining and a prominent gear indicator, clearly visible in all lighting conditions.

All this functionality is accessed via an intuitive easy to use handlebar-mounted scroll button, and the display is even pre-enabled to show the status of accessory fitted heated grips, if fitted. A conveniently located USB-C charging socket allows on-the-move charging of handlebar mounted devices, such as smartphones and navigation systems.

Torque-assist clutch
This ingenious system reduces clutch lever effort to reduce fatigue during stop/start riding, as well as improving rider confidence and peace of mind by preventing rear wheel locking during downshifts.

All-LED lighting
Designed for performance and presence, the powerful headlight features a distinctive daytime running light with Triumph DRL signature, while the tail-light also includes a modern light signature together with moulded light guides and Triumph branding. Slim, contemporary indicators complete the package.

Factory-fitted Security
Both the Speed 400 and the Scrambler 400 X come equipped with a steering lock and an anti-theft immobiliser as standard. The transponder chip integrated into the ignition key ensures only the owner can start the engine.

Specification highlights include:

  • A high level of rider-focused technology to enhance performance and safety
  • Ride-by-wire throttle for enhance rideability, safety and control
  • Switchable Traction Control on both Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X
  • Dual-channel ABS (switchable on Scrambler 400 X for off-road use)
  • Torque-assist clutch
  • Stylish new dual format instruments
  • All-LED lighting
  • Immobiliser

BUILT TO MAKE YOUR OWN
More than 25 genuine accessories are available for the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X. From styling and comfort to luggage and security, both bikes can be accessorised to suit a broad range of riders’ needs.

Owners can configure their new motorcycle in the easy-to-use online configurator or they can purchase accessories from any authorised Triumph dealer — All Triumph accessories are designed and developed hand-in-hand with the motorcycles to ensure perfect fit and function and are covered by the same two year unlimited mileage warranty.


UNBEATABLE VALUE
With class-leading performance, unrivalled quality and low running costs, these exciting new modern classics represent incredible value for money.

Both the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X will be competitively priced versus the key competitors in each market, ensuring an incredibly attractive buyer proposition both in terms of overall value, but also initial purchase price.

Both models will launch in India starting from next month and will be on sale in all other markets from the start of 2024, when prices for these markets are announced.

Unbeatable value:

  • Extremely competitive pricing
  • Leading performance and quality
  • Class-leading 10,000 miles service interval
  • Two-year unlimited mileage warranty
  • On sale from early 2024

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine and transmission

Speed 400 Scrambler 400 X
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Type Liquid-cooled, 4 valve, DOHC, single-cylinder
Capacity 398.15 cc
Bore 89.0 mm
Stroke 64.0 mm
Compression 12:1
Maximum Power 40 PS / 39.5 bhp (29.4 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Maximum Torque 37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Fuel System Bosch electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control
Exhaust Stainless twin-skin header system with stainless steel silencer
Final Drive X-ring chain
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, slip & assist
Gearbox 6-speed

 

Chassis

Speed 400 Scrambler 400 X
CHASSIS
Frame Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel, bolt-on rear subframe
Swingarm Twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy
Front Wheel Cast aluminium alloy 10 spoke, 17 x 3 in Cast aluminium alloy 10 spoke, 19 x 2.5 in
Rear Wheel Cast aluminium alloy 10 spoke, 17 x 4 in Cast aluminium alloy 10 spoke, 17 x 3.5 in
Tyres Metzeler Sportec M9RR Metzeler Karoo Street
Front Tyre Size 110/70 R17 100/90 R19
Rear Tyre Size 150/60 R17 140/80 R17
Front Suspension 43mm upside down Big Piston forks.
140mm wheel travel		 43mm upside down Big Piston forks.
150mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension Gas monoshock RSU with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment.
130mm wheel travel		 Gas monoshock RSU with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment.
150mm wheel travel
Front Brakes 300mm fixed disc,
four-piston radial caliper, ABS		 320mm fixed disc,
four-piston radial caliper, ABS
Rear Brakes 230mm fixed disc, floating caliper, ABS 230mm fixed disc, floating caliper, ABS
Instruments Analogue speedometer with integrated multi-function LCD screen

 

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Speed 400 Scrambler 400 X
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
Length 2056 mm 2117 mm
Width (Handlebars) 795 mm 825 mm
Height (Without Mirrors) 1075 mm 1190 mm
Seat Height 790 mm 835 mm
Wheelbase 1377 mm 1418 mm
Rake 24.6° 23.2°
Trail 102 mm 108 mm
Wet Weight* 170kg 179kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 13 litres

*(90% fuel – mass in running order)

FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS

Speed 400 Scrambler 400 X
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Fuel Consumption (Values Subject to Final Homologation)
CO2 Emissions

 

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Triumph Motorcycles Announces Opening of New Dealership In Tamworth

A new dedicated Triumph showroom, Triumph Birmingham East, officially opens its doors on 10 June 2023, following a significant investment by owners Sutton Motorcycles.

Situated in Tamworth on Watling Street, the new dedicated dealership offers all motorcyclists a warm welcome and the chance to browse the latest models in Triumph’s 2023 line-up, as well as high quality local support, expertise and service.

Established in 1980, Sutton Motorcycles is a family business with a highly experienced team, who together, have served more than 200 years in the motorcycle industry. As a trusted and respected local dealer, Triumph Birmingham East will focus on providing excellent customer service from start to finish, for all customers looking for a new or used bike, browsing the Triumph clothing range, booking a service, or needing new parts or accessories.

Devron Boulton, Triumph UK General Manager, said, “We’re excited to open a dedicated Triumph showroom in Tamworth, creating an immersive experience for customers that will fully showcase our market leading motorcycles, products and services. Not only is there an exciting line up of new motorcycles on offer, but we are confident the team will provide outstanding customer service too.”

Matt Worley, Managing Director of Triumph Birmingham East, said, “This new showroom is the result of a huge investment and hard work across the team, and we are exceptionally pleased with the result. I’m confident that our customers will love the range of motorcycles on offer, and the opportunity to pop in, grab a coffee and chat with our staff whilst out riding.”

To celebrate the grand opening, Triumph Birmingham East is hosting a launch party on Saturday 10th June from 10am to 5pm. Open to all members of the public, attendees will be treated to food, drinks and the first 200 guests will receive a free Triumph goody bag.

Visit Triumph Birmingham East at 361 Watling Street, Wilnecote, Tamworth, B77 5AD or at www.triumphbirminghameast.co.uk. The full list of Triumph’s UK dealerships can be found here.

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Iván Cervantes Claims Guinness World Records Title

Iván Cervantes claims Guinness World Records title for the greatest distance on a motorcycle in 24 hours with a Tiger 1200 GT Explorer.

Iván Cervantes, 5x Enduro World Champion and Triumph Global Ambassador, has officially claimed the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for ‘The greatest distance on a motorcycle in 24 hours (individual)’.

Riding a Tiger 1200 GT Explorer on the High-Speed Ring at the Nardò Technical Center in Italy, Iván travelled more than 4012km in a 24 hour period, beating the previous record of 3406km by a huge margin of more than 600km.

The record attempt was witnessed and validated by a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS adjudicator on 30th April 2023, with a final confirmed distance of 4012.53km – a distance equivalent to travelling from London to the Great Pyramid of Giza in 24 hours!

Watch the full story of Iván’s incredible challenge

THE MAN
Iván Cervantes is a 5 times Enduro World Champion, 21 times Spanish Enduro Champion, and 5 times Spanish Motocross Champion. In July 2021, Iván was announced as one of Triumph’s new Off-Road ambassadors, helping to develop the upcoming range of motocross and enduro bikes.

Since joining the Triumph team, Iván has seen great success in riding and competing on Triumph adventure motorcycles, sealing wins at the Baja Aragón, 1000 Dunas Raid, and Basella Maxi-Trail Race.

In preparation for the record attempt, in addition to intensive physical training on his own Tiger 1200 Rally Pro, Iván began carefully planning his nutrition and sleep strategy, in partnership with Professor Andrew Bagshaw at the University of Birmingham.

THE MOTORCYCLE
The motorcycle used for the attempt was a Tiger 1200 GT Explorer, chosen at random from the production line at Triumph’s factory in Hinckley, UK. No special modifications were made to the bike, other than completing the recommended running in and first service schedule before the attempt was undertaken.

The Tiger 1200 family has been designed to deliver the ultimate in adventure bike touring capability, with exceptional comfort and unbeatable character. For the record attempt, features such as the 30 litre fuel tank and excellent wind protection were invaluable in ensuring Iván could continue riding, whatever challenges he encountered along the way.

Heated grips and seats provided additional comfort during the cold early-morning hours and unexpected downpours of rain, while the powerful T-Plane triple engine and advanced electronics provided effortless power and control. High-intensity LED lights ensured Iván always had exceptional visibility when riding, even in the complete darkness of the remote testing facility at Nardò.

Underlining the excellent performance and reliability of the Tiger 1200, the only maintenance required on the bike was a single, planned tyre change half way through the attempt, where the standard fit Metzeler TOURANCE™ Next tyres were refreshed as the rain started and night began to fall.

THE RECORD
The existing GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title of 3406.17km was achieved by American Carl Reese on 26th February 2017, recording an average speed over 24 hours of 141.9km/h.

Riding consistently at speeds of over 200km/h at the Nardò Technical Center in Italy, Iván surpassed the existing record with an incredible 5 hours to spare in the 24 hour window. Not content to simply beat the record, he set his sights on defining a new benchmark for this challenge – 4000km.

In the 5 hours that followed, he proceeded to ride a further 606km – essentially matching the existing record then continuing to ride the equivalent of the width of France in addition.

The record attempt was witnessed by an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS adjudicator, who validated the final distance travelled in 24 hours as 4012.53km, with an average speed of 167.79km/h.

KEY FACTS

  • Attempt duration: 24 hours
  • Total distance travelled: 53km
  • Location: High Speed Ring, Nardò Technical Center, Italy
  • Length of one lap: 649km
  • Number of laps: 317
  • Riding speed: Over 200km/h
  • Average speed over 24 hours: 79km/h
  • Number of pitstops: 18
  • Litres of fuel used: 520
  • Number of tyre changes: 1
  • Hours of sleep: 0

QUOTES
Iván Cervantes – ‘The Tiger 1200 GT Explorer was the perfect bike for this attempt. It’s very comfortable to ride for a long time. For sure, the hardest part was the weather, because it started to rain, but this bike has a very big screen and excellent protection, which helped me a lot. It is a very special bike for me. It’s not easy to ride for 24 hours in a row but, in the end, the record is mine with this amazing bike!’

Nick Bloor, CEO, Triumph Motorcycles – ‘Iván’s achievement in taking the Guinness World Records title on the Tiger 1200 is simply incredible! His determination and perseverance have led him not only to beat the existing record, but to add almost 20% to the distance travelled in 24 hours. An outstanding effort, and one that everyone at Triumph is incredibly proud to have supported.’

Victor Fenes, Official Adjudicator, Guinness World Records – ‘I am truly humbled to have witnessed Iván Cervantes’s awe-inspiring achievement of setting the Guinness World Records title for the Greatest distance on a motorcycle in 24 hours (individual). Iván’s unwavering dedication and Triumph’s support embody the values we hold dear at Guinness World Records. It is a true testament to the indomitable spirit of human determination and the pursuit of greatness.’

Special thanks to our partners, without whom this attempt would not have been possible:

Metzeler
https://www.metzeler.com/en-gb/home

Porsche Engineering
https://www.porscheengineering.com/nardo/en/

BBC Studios
https://www.bbcstudios.com/

Top Gear
https://www.topgear.com/

Guinness World Records
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/

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Celebrating 10 Years of Triumph and The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

Celebrating 10 Years Of Triumph And The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride With The Launch of a Stunning New Bonneville T120 Black DGR Limited Edition.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) unites hundreds of thousands of classic and vintage style motorcycle fans all over the world to raise funds and awareness for men’s health. Founded in Sydney Australia in 2012, the DGR was created by Mark Hawwa as a wonderful new way to bring together motorcycle enthusiasts, focused on a common cause for good. Growing year on year, today the DGR spans the world with more than 90,000 riders taking to the streets in more than 800 cities, with more than $37m USD raised for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health to date.

Triumph became the official motorcycle partner of the DGR from 2014, bringing a commitment to increase awareness, grow participation and ultimately increase fundraising in support of this worthy cause.  Everyone involved at Triumph is proud to have played a key role, in collaboration with Mark Hawwa and his team, in growing this incredible community. From providing financial support and resources that have helped to raise the profile of the DGR globally, to rewarding its participants, sharing the passion and drive that has made the DGR the world’s largest on-road charity motorcycling event.

One of Triumph’s most significant contributions has been in growing awareness and motivating fundraisers around the world, by providing motorcycles from Triumph’s Modern Classic range as rewards for the top fundraisers. In previous years this has included unique motorcycles, such as a one-of-a-kind Triumph Thruxton RS DGR Edition and a custom ‘1959 Legends’ Triumph Bonneville T120 and matching Gibson Les Paul Standard guitar, awarded to the 2022 ride’s highest fundraiser as part of a collaboration between Triumph and Gibson.

2023 marks the 10th year of this incredible partnership and represents a huge milestone for Triumph and the DGR.  To celebrate this landmark anniversary and help make the 2023 DGR event the biggest and most successful to date, Triumph have created 250 exclusive new Bonneville T120 Black Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Limited Edition motorcycles.

Designed with a stylish DGR metallic black and white paint scheme, featuring official DGR branding with a custom logo on the tank and side panels, gold detailing and distinctive brown seat, each one comes with a numbered certificate, signed by DGR founder Mark Hawwa and Triumph CEO Nick Bloor – with edition 001 being presented to the highest fundraised for the 2023 ride.

Additionally in our 10th year, we are thrilled to strengthen our relationship further by becoming an official clothing partner of the DGR, with an all-new limited edition range of lifestyle clothing to celebrate the DGR, created to raise additional funds for men’s health.

The entire Triumph community, from our network of dealers and fans across the world, to our staff, designers and engineers are committed to continue to grow the reach and impact of the DGR in support of this incredible cause for good.

Together we will make 2023 the biggest and most successful DGR yet.

DGR founder Mark Hawwa
“If anyone had said 10 years ago that we’d be celebrating a decade of partnership with Triumph Motorcycles, I would have laughed. That first year of signing with Triumph has always been a highlight for me. It felt exciting, and that excitement still carries on every year. Triumph has become like a family to me and to The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. They are passionate about getting classic styled bikes out for a ride and using the machines we love to make a positive impact for our cause. That excitement and passion has now been brought together in a product that speaks to our journey together. We are beyond proud to release the Bonneville T120 Black Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Limited Edition motorcycle, to celebrate what we have achieved together, and to continue doing more of what we love.”

TRIUMPH Chief Commercial Officer Paul Stroud
“We are delighted to be celebrating the 10th-year anniversary of our unique relationship with the DGR, which is an incredibly important partnership for Triumph and the thousands of Triumph DGR fans across the world. From the beginning it was clear that the DGR and Triumph was a perfect fit, with a shared passion for motorcycles, style and riding for the people you love, something that is much more than sponsorship. Everyone involved over the last decade of the DGR, from the Triumph and DGR teams, to our dealers, the army of DGR organisers and ride hosts, and the legions of riders who passionately support this wonderful event and cause should be justifiably proud of the impact their efforts have had. With the launch of the new DGR edition of our Bonneville T120 Black our ambition is to mark this wonderful occasion with something truly special, that for me epitomises the spirit of the DGR and delivers a new way to delight riders and celebrate this incredible cause.

NEW 2023 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T120 BLACK DGR LIMITED EDITION
With just 250 available worldwide, this stunning and unique limited edition of Triumph’s most iconic motorcycle has been created to celebrate the landmark 10 year anniversary of the partnership between Triumph and the DGR, to help make the 2023 DGR the biggest and most successful to date.

  • BEAUTIFUL
    • Stylish and unique custom Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride edition paint scheme.
    • Sophisticated monochrome metallic Phantom Black and Crystal White two-tone paint scheme follows a distinctive ‘dress suit’ inspired design, drawing inspiration from ‘dressing dapper’ for dinner.
    • Beautiful gold fuel tank stripe detailing and hand-painted gold pinstriping on the side panels, inspired by the DGR’s dapper clothing and accessory style, such as the classic gold pocket watch or tie-pin.
    • Custom DGR 2023 gold script logo featured prominently on the fuel tank and side panels.
    • Elegant brown stitched bench seat with pillion strap, enhancing the vintage custom look.
  • EXCLUSIVE
    • Limited to just 250 DGR edition motorcycles worldwide.
    • Each bike coming with a collector edition numbered certificate of authenticity featuring the motorcycle’s VIN reference and DGR edition number, hand signed by the DGR’s Mark Hawwa and Triumph’s Nick Bloor.
    • Edition number 001 will be presented to the highest fundraised for the 2023 DGR.
  • CAPABLE
    • All of the latest generation Bonneville T120 Black’s specification, with its significantly enhanced handling, high specification Brembo brakes and rider technology. 

THE BONNEVILLE T120 BLACK – TIMELESS, CAPABLE, BEAUTIFUL
Significantly updated in 2021, the definitive British motorcycle icon takes its torque-rich 1200cc twin performance, sophisticated set up and beautiful Bonneville DNA to an all-new level, setting a new benchmark for timeless character and easy riding capability. With a significantly enhanced handling set-up, courtesy of a major 7kg weight saving over the previous generation, new lightweight aluminium wheel rims and new higher specification Brembo brakes, plus new rider technology, including cruise control and enhanced riding modes and an even more responsive throttle, the Bonneville legend continues.

Engine and performance
The engine of the T120 Black is Triumph’s signature 1200cc, high-torque British twin, which has been developed for an even better riding experience. The latest-generation T120’s engine mass has been reduced significantly through the use of a lighter crankshaft. Together with an optimised clutch and balancer shafts this has also reduced inertia, which provides the new generation with a notably more immediate and responsive throttle. The T120 has been specifically tuned to deliver high torque, from low down in the rev range all the way through the mid-range, giving exhilarating performance throughout.  The 1200 twin engine delivers 105 Nm of peak torque at a very low 3500 rpm and its power peaks 80 PS at 6,550 rpm. With its sensitively designed liquid cooling system, the engine exceeds EURO 5 requirements, giving lower emissions than the previous generation and excellent fuel economy.

The T120 Black comes with a very high service interval of 10,000 miles or 16,000 kilometres helping to keep the ongoing cost of ownership low.

Handling
The trademark confidence-inspiring ride of the T120 has been enhanced with a 7kg weight saving over the previous generation. The aluminium wheel rims (18’’ X 2.75’’ on the front and 17’’ X 4.25’’ on the rear) give a major reduction in unsprung weight and inertia, making the new T120 more agile and manoeuvrable when riding, and also when you’re moving the bike around at standstill.

The braking system has high specification Brembo front brakes, with a twin disc set-up and 2 piston sliding calipers giving excellent stopping power and improved feel. Safety and control have also been maximised thanks to Triumph’s latest generation ABS and switchable traction control.

The combination of weight saving, new wheels and higher specification brake set-up makes the latest-generation T120 the best handling Bonneville T120 ever.

Rider Technology
The Bonneville T120 Black comes high specification technology, with cruise control fitted as standard along with enhanced riding modes.

The cruise control is set via a dedicated button on the handlebar, making it extremely user friendly for the rider as well as the selection of the riding modes. The rider can select between the Rain and Road riding modes, which will adapt the behaviour of the bike to the riding conditions.

Other high spec rider focussed technology fitted as standard include a torque-assist clutch, which reduces rider fatigue in heavy traffic or on longer journeys, an engine immobiliser incorporated into the key, a handy under-seat USB charging socket and internal wiring ready to plug in the accessory fit heated grips.

The headlight incorporates a distinctive LED daytime running light, where market legislation permits, which makes it easier for the bike to seen by other road users.

Style
The unmistakeable Bonneville silhouette is enhanced by touches that blend the T120’s iconic style with Triumph’s latest premium features.

The twin clock set-up has a premium 3D dial face with Bonneville branding and traditional typeface and colours.  The multi-functional digital display provides the rider with all necessary information, such as riding mode settings, cruise control status, gear position indicator and much more, and it is all controlled through the intuitive and easily accessible scroll button mounted on the handlebar.

The iconic sculpted Bonneville tank with knee pads carries a 3-bar heritage chromed metal badge, adding a distinctive styling touch to the already unmistakeable T120 design.

The mean and moody Bonneville T120 Black features a host of premium blacked-out styling details and components, including wheel rims, grab rail, engine covers, mirrors, headlamp bezel, indicators, and exhaust.

And more than 100 genuine Triumph accessories are available for the T120 range, enabling riders to personalise their motorcycles.

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Triumph Test Ride Fleet Lands In Dealerships

Triumph on Tour will give riders across the UK the chance to put the latest bikes in Triumph’s 2023 line-up to the test, on exciting local routes.

The tour will be visiting fifteen dealers from Saturday 18th March until Saturday 29th July. Customers can sign up to one of six riding sessions taking place throughout each day, accompanied by Triumph’s expert team who are on hand to help riders get the most out of the bike.

This will be one of the first opportunities customers have to ride the limited-edition Chrome Collection and the all-new Street Triple family. Dealers will be on hand to answer questions and ensure customers have the ultimate test ride experience. Subject to availability other models on the tour include the Tiger family, Speed Triple 1200, Trident 660, Speed Twin 900 and Rocket 3 R.

Devron Boulton, General Manager of Triumph GB said: “The tour is a fantastic opportunity for customers to try out a wider range of our newest models. Each dealer has chosen a bespoke fleet to boost their existing range of demo bikes, making it even easier for customers to ride their bike of choice”.

The bikes will be visiting the dealerships on the following dates:

Day  Location 
Saturday 18th March Destination Triumph Dorset
Saturday 25th March Triumph West London
Sunday 2nd April Bridge Motorcycles, Exeter
Saturday 15th April Triumph Staffordshire
Sunday 23rd April A1 Moto Services, Newcastle
Saturday 29th April Triumph Aberdeen
Saturday 6th May Triumph Birmingham West
Sunday 28th May Triumph Essex
Saturday 3rd June Triumph Norfolk
Sunday 4th June Triumph Suffolk
Saturday 10th June West Coast Triumph Glasgow
Saturday 8th July Fowlers
Saturday 15th July Triumph Chester
Saturday 22nd July Triumph North Wales
Saturday 29th July Triumph Swindon

Book your test ride to secure your place.

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Triumph Motorcycles’ TE-1 Wins “Electric Motorbike of The Year”

Triumph Motorcycles’ TE-1 Wins “Electric Motorbike of The Year” AT GQ Car Awards.

Triumph Motorcycles’ prototype TE-1 has won the “Electric Motorbike of the Year” award at the 2023 GQ Car Awards.

Paul Henderson, one of the judges said: “With a 0–60mph time of 3.6 seconds, top speed of 135mph, a 100-mile range on a single charge, and a 0-to-80 per cent charge time of just 20 minutes, Triumph’s first fully electric prototype has exceeded all expectations to set new standards in the sector. Triumph says they have no plans to put the TE-1 into production, but the technological advances, battery development and electronic breakthroughs will all feature in the British motorcycle brand’s next gen (or should that be first gen) production EV. In other words, the best is yet to come.”

Steve Sargent, Chief Product Officer at Triumph Motorcycles, said: “We are delighted to have our efforts in developing an exciting, high performance electric motorcycle recognised at the GQ Car Awards. There are significant challenges in bringing electric motorcycles to the mass market, but the TE-1 is a crucial step towards Triumph’s development and understanding of electric vehicle technology.” The bike is a product of a unique collaboration between Triumph Motorcycles, Williams Advanced Engineering, Integral Powertrain Ltd, and WMG at the University of Warwick – and was funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles through Innovate UK. It was set up to serve as an educational tool to allow Triumph to research into potential future electric motorcycles. TE-1 underwent four phases in its two-year development, reaching completion in July 2022.

With a throttle action and torque delivery map directly engineered from a Speed Triple 1200 RS, the track testing and dynamic rider assessments of the TE-1 prototype demonstrator deliver a level of handling that matches Triumph’s current triple cylinder internal combustion sports performance motorcycles.

Daytona 200 champion racer Brandon Paasch participated in the final testing phase, both in engine performance evaluation and also with the final set-up of the prototype through track testing. “The throttle response on the TE-1 is kind of incredible, it’s very torquey and when you first touch the throttle it’s instant power, which is obviously what I love as a motorcycle racer – I love when it’s super-torquey and picks up right away, so for me it was a really great experience” said Brandon. “I got to peg this thing all the way from zero to 100% throttle and it’s unbelievably quick, it pulls like crazy.”

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Triumph Motorcycles launches collaboration with Alpinestars

Triumph Motorcycles launches collaboration with Alpinestars®

Triumph Motorcycles X Alpinestars® Technical Footwear Collection

https://www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk/shop/motorcycle-clothing/boots/c-1/c-44

Triumph Motorcycles is proud to collaborate with the market leaders in rider footwear for 2023. The collection consists of 6 pairs of boots:

  • TRIUMPH X ALPINESTARS® – TOUCAN GORE-TEX® BOOT

A technical and durable touring boot brimming with intelligent design features, the Alpinestars Toucan Gore-Tex Boots are ideally suited to long days in the saddle. With 100% weatherproofing provided by a GTX liner, integrated protection systems and superb comfort and flexibility features, the Toucan Boots are indispensable for rugged roads. The Toucan’s unique buckle design is pulled straight from Alpinestars dirt boots and helps to shed dirt and mud while maintaining a low profile to minimize the likelihood of damage to the buckle or your bike.

Toucan
  • TRIUMPH X ALPINESTARS® – COROZAL DRYSTAR® BOOT

A premium, multi-material adventure touring boot, the Corozal Adventure is packed with class-leading protective features, such as an advanced polymer shin-plate and innovative lateral ankle protection with supporting biomechanical link between the upper boot and lower foot structure. Every component on this boot is designed for weight-saving and performance regardless of the weather or terrain, from the integrated DRYSTAR® breathable membrane to its advanced microfibre and suede chassis.

Corozal
  • TRIUMPH X ALPINESTARS® – BELIZE DRYSTAR® BOOT

A sports touring boot that incorporates Alpinestars DRYSTAR® waterproof membrane under its leather and advanced microfibre chassis, the Belize Boot is designed to offer flexibility and comfort on the toughest of trails. Featuring a new lateral ankle closure and an innovative flexi-blade system, the lowcut boot features Alpinestars exclusive vulcanised rubber for grip and control on the bike’s footpegs.

Belize
  • TRIUMPH X ALPINESTARS® – SMX-6 V2 PERFORMANCE RIDING BOOT

A track and street performance riding boot which incorporates a newly designed upper for flexibility, the SMX-6 V2 is superbly anatomically profiled, packed with innovative features and has the latest advancements in Alpinestars’ performance footwear design and development. Every component on the CE certified SMX-6 V2 has been carefully designed to give riders a crucial performance edge in the form of protection innovations, improved ergonomics and comfort features.

SMX-6 V2
  • TRIUMPH X ALPINESTARS® – FASTER-3 RIDEKNIT SHOE

Featuring new performance innovations adapted from decades of R&D experience in the highest level of motorsports, the Faster-3 Shoe utilises a seamless knitted construction to create a riding shoe that is extremely lightweight and breathable, also boasting class-leading protective features, both inside and outside.

Faster-3
  • TRIUMPH X ALPINESTARS® – J-6 WATERPROOF RIDING SHOE

A riding shoe that looks like a sneaker, the J-6 Waterproof Shoe has all the safety features of a motorcycle boot. Constructed from a luxurious and high quality leather, the shoe has a waterproof membrane and an advanced rubber sole for maximum durability and grip. It is also equipped with inner ankle and heel protection to provide cushioning and impact absorption. CE-approved, this shoe is perfect on the bike and for everyday use.

J-6 Waterproof Shoe

The collection is now available to shop online and in dealerships. 

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Highly Anticipated Street Triple 765 Range to Tour Triumph’s UK Dealerships

The new Street Triple 765 R and RS will be on display in Triumph dealerships between 25th January and 19th March 2023.

The new Street Triple 765 display from Triumph Motorcycles begins a nationwide dealership tour this week, in advance of the official release in dealerships in mid-March. Stopping for just a couple of days at each dealership, the Street Triple 765 Showcase gives customers the chance to see both the Street Triple 765 R and RS up close.

The RS will be displayed on a special tilted stand for knee-down photo opportunities worthy of Augusto Fernandez.

Dealers will be on hand to answer questions about what is one of the most eagerly anticipated bikes of the year, and customers can familiarise themselves with the enhanced ergonomics of the most powerful and poised Street Triple 765 line-up ever.

Devron Boulton, General Manager of Triumph GB said “We’ve seen huge interest in the new bikes. Indeed, the Street Triple 765 Moto2TM Edition has already completely sold out in the UK, so if you are interested in the new Street Triple range, we would encourage you to head down to your participating dealership and place a deposit to secure one of the first R or RS models in the country. The Street Triple Showcase is a chance to view our new Street Triple 765 range in the flesh before its official release to dealerships, and who doesn’t want to snap a selfie as you hit the perfect apex.”

Major updates to the Street Triple R make this the new definitive streetfighter, while a new Street Triple RS sets a whole new benchmark for performance naked sports.

Developed from the Moto2™ race engine programme resulting in a significant step up in performance, the R model has increased power, torque and performance making it a great introductory model to the collection with its competitive price point, while still delivering 120PS in its significantly upgraded triple engine. The RS model boasts an improved chassis and highest ever specification Brembo Stylema brakes as well as an additional track riding mode and category-leading peak power of 130PS making it the most powerful Street Triple to date, with the updated ergonomics and features to match.

Prices start at £9,595 for the R, just £100 more than the previous model, and £11,295 for the RS.

The bikes will be visiting the dealerships on the following dates:

Date Dealer Location
25/01 – 26/01 PETERBOROUGH TRIUMPH
27/01 – 29/01 TOTAL TRIUMPH
28/01 – 30/01 TRIUMPH NORTH LONDON
01/02 – 01/02 LAGUNA MOTORCYCLES ASHFORD
01/02 – 02/02 BULLDOG TRIUMPH
03/02 – 05/02 TRIUMPH OXFORD
04/02 – 06/02 CARL ROSNER MOTORCYCLES
07/02 – 08/02 NORFOLK TRIUMPH
09/02 – 09/02 LAGUNA MOTORCYCLES MAIDSTONE
10/02 – 12/02 TRIUMPH BIRMINGHAM WEST
11/02 – 13/02 STAFFORDSHIRE TRIUMPH
15/02 – 16/02 WEBBS OF LINCOLN LIMITED
17/02 – 19/02 LONDON MOTORCYCLE SHOW
18/02 – 20/02 TRIUMPH ESSEX
21/02 – 23/02 YOULES MOTORCYCLES MANCHESTER
22/02 – 23/02 TRIUMPHWORLD
25/02 – 26/02 A1 MOTO YORK
25/02 – 27/02 YOULES MOTORCYCLES BLACKBURN
28/02 – 01/03 SUFFOLK TRIUMPH
01/03 – 02/03 TRIUMPH CHESTER
03/03 – 05/03 TRIUMPH WEST LONDON
04/03 – 06/03 BRIDGE MOTORCYCLES
07/03 – 08/03 TRIUMPH NORTH WALES
08/03 – 09/03 PIDCOCK MOTORCYCLES
10/03 – 12/03 FOWLERS MOTORCYCLES
11/03 – 13/03 WEST COAST TRIUMPH GLASGOW
17/03 – 19/03 DESTINATION TRIUMPH DORSET

For more information about the range, visit: STREET TRIPLE 765 | For the Ride (triumphmotorcycles.co.uk)

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Exciting New Colour Options Across The Roadster And Rocket Line-Ups

Triumph introduces new exciting and sophisticated colour schemes across the iconic Roadster and Rocket line-ups for model year 2023, all available to order now.

Striking colour schemes across the Roadster range 

  • Speed Triple 1200 RS
    • Matt Baja Orange NEW
    • Matt Silver Ice
    • Sapphire Black
  • Street Triple 765 RS
    • Carbon Black NEW
  • Street Triple 765 R
    • Matt Carbon Black NEW
  • Trident 660
    • Matt Baja Orange & Matt Storm Grey NEW
    • Silver Ice and Diablo Red
    • Matt Jet Black and Silver Ice
    • Sapphire Black

Sophisticated colour schemes across the Rocket models

  • Rocket 3 R
    • Matt Silver Ice NEW
    • Silver Ice and Cranberry Red
    • Phantom Black
  • Rocket 3 GT
    • Carnival Red & Sapphire Black NEW
    • Sapphire Black NEW 

NEW COLOURS FOR TRIUMPH’S ROADSTER LINE-UP

Introducing for model year 2023, new colour options for the Speed Triple 1200 RS, Street Triple 765 RS and R, and Trident 660, developed following customer demand for more striking and exciting colours across Triumph’s game-changing performance naked line-up.

Speed Triple 1200 RS
For model year 2023, the ultimate performance naked sports bike, the Speed Triple 1200 RS, now comes in three colours, including the sophisticated Matt Silver Ice and Sapphire Black options, plus an all-new striking and dynamic Matt Baja Orange, complemented by distinctive Silver Ice and Graphite ‘RS’ graphics.

The new Matt Baja Orange colour is featured on the tank, side panels, headlight finisher, rear bodywork, seat cowl and belly pan, while the carbon fibre front mudguard underlines the Speed Triple’s sporty character and attitude. 

Street Triple 765 RS and R
For model year 2023, the category benchmark-setting Street Triple RS is now available in an all-new mean and moody Carbon Black scheme across the tank, front mudguard, fly screen, side panels, rear bodywork, seat cowl, belly pan and radiator guard. The scheme also features unique Bronze wheels and a distinctive Bronze and Jet Black graphics design, adding a premium and sporty touch to the Street Triple RS’s new look.

Triumph’s definitive street fighter, the Street Triple R, is also available for model year 2023 in a stealthy new Matt Carbon Black scheme, enriched with a stylish and refined Metallic Grey graphics design. The Matt Carbon Black paint scheme features on the tank, front mudguard, fly screen, side panels, rear bodywork, seat cowl and radiator guard.

Trident 660
Triumph’s sporty and agile triple-powered Trident 660 comes, for model year 2023, in four colour options, including a sophisticated Sapphire Black, plus the stylish and distinctive Silver Ice, and the Matt Jet Black scheme, both featuring the contemporary Triumph logo tank graphics, and introducing for the first time, a striking new Matt Baja Orange scheme.

The bold and exciting new Matt Baja Orange scheme features a Matt Baja Orange tank and front mudguard, Storm Grey Triumph logo tank graphics, Matt Storm Grey radiator cowl and rear bodywork and a Jet Black headlight bezel.

SOPHISTICATED NEW COLOURS FOR TRIUMPH’S ROCKET LINE-UP

Rocket 3 R
For model year 2023, Triumph’s world-leading Rocket 3 R, the ultimate muscle roadster, comes in three colours, including a sophisticated Phantom Black, a stylish Silver Ice and Cranberry Red scheme, and a stunning new Matt Silver Ice option. This new scheme features Matt Silver Ice fuel tank, front mudguard and rear bodywork together with Jet Black side panels, headlight bowls, fly screen and radiator cowls.

Rocket 3 GT
Triumph’s incredible Rocket 3 GT comes in two new colour schemes: a sophisticated new Sapphire Black, and stunning new Carnival Red and Sapphire Black scheme, with hand-painted silver coach line detailing.

The sophisticated new Carnival Red and Sapphire Black scheme features a Carnival Red tank, front mudguard and rear bodywork, premium hand-painted silver coach lining and Sapphire Black side panels, fuel tank infill, headlight bowls, fly screen and radiator cowls.

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Exciting New Colour Options Across The Roadster And Rocket Line-Ups

Triumph introduces new exciting and sophisticated colour schemes across the iconic Roadster and Rocket line-ups for model year 2023, all available to order now.

Striking colour schemes across the Roadster range 

  • Speed Triple 1200 RS
    • Matt Baja Orange NEW
    • Matt Silver Ice
    • Sapphire Black
  • Street Triple 765 RS
    • Carbon Black NEW
  • Street Triple 765 R
    • Matt Carbon Black NEW
  • Trident 660
    • Matt Baja Orange & Matt Storm Grey NEW
    • Silver Ice and Diablo Red
    • Matt Jet Black and Silver Ice
    • Sapphire Black

Sophisticated colour schemes across the Rocket models

  • Rocket 3 R
    • Matt Silver Ice NEW
    • Silver Ice and Cranberry Red
    • Phantom Black
  • Rocket 3 GT
    • Carnival Red & Sapphire Black NEW
    • Sapphire Black NEW 

NEW COLOURS FOR TRIUMPH’S ROADSTER LINE-UP

Introducing for model year 2023, new colour options for the Speed Triple 1200 RS, Street Triple 765 RS and R, and Trident 660, developed following customer demand for more striking and exciting colours across Triumph’s game-changing performance naked line-up.

Speed Triple 1200 RS
For model year 2023, the ultimate performance naked sports bike, the Speed Triple 1200 RS, now comes in three colours, including the sophisticated Matt Silver Ice and Sapphire Black options, plus an all-new striking and dynamic Matt Baja Orange, complemented by distinctive Silver Ice and Graphite ‘RS’ graphics.

The new Matt Baja Orange colour is featured on the tank, side panels, headlight finisher, rear bodywork, seat cowl and belly pan, while the carbon fibre front mudguard underlines the Speed Triple’s sporty character and attitude. 

Street Triple 765 RS and R
For model year 2023, the category benchmark-setting Street Triple RS is now available in an all-new mean and moody Carbon Black scheme across the tank, front mudguard, fly screen, side panels, rear bodywork, seat cowl, belly pan and radiator guard. The scheme also features unique Bronze wheels and a distinctive Bronze and Jet Black graphics design, adding a premium and sporty touch to the Street Triple RS’s new look.

Triumph’s definitive street fighter, the Street Triple R, is also available for model year 2023 in a stealthy new Matt Carbon Black scheme, enriched with a stylish and refined Metallic Grey graphics design. The Matt Carbon Black paint scheme features on the tank, front mudguard, fly screen, side panels, rear bodywork, seat cowl and radiator guard.

Trident 660
Triumph’s sporty and agile triple-powered Trident 660 comes, for model year 2023, in four colour options, including a sophisticated Sapphire Black, plus the stylish and distinctive Silver Ice, and the Matt Jet Black scheme, both featuring the contemporary Triumph logo tank graphics, and introducing for the first time, a striking new Matt Baja Orange scheme.

The bold and exciting new Matt Baja Orange scheme features a Matt Baja Orange tank and front mudguard, Storm Grey Triumph logo tank graphics, Matt Storm Grey radiator cowl and rear bodywork and a Jet Black headlight bezel.

SOPHISTICATED NEW COLOURS FOR TRIUMPH’S ROCKET LINE-UP

Rocket 3 R
For model year 2023, Triumph’s world-leading Rocket 3 R, the ultimate muscle roadster, comes in three colours, including a sophisticated Phantom Black, a stylish Silver Ice and Cranberry Red scheme, and a stunning new Matt Silver Ice option. This new scheme features Matt Silver Ice fuel tank, front mudguard and rear bodywork together with Jet Black side panels, headlight bowls, fly screen and radiator cowls.

Rocket 3 GT
Triumph’s incredible Rocket 3 GT comes in two new colour schemes: a sophisticated new Sapphire Black, and stunning new Carnival Red and Sapphire Black scheme, with hand-painted silver coach line detailing.

The sophisticated new Carnival Red and Sapphire Black scheme features a Carnival Red tank, front mudguard and rear bodywork, premium hand-painted silver coach lining and Sapphire Black side panels, fuel tank infill, headlight bowls, fly screen and radiator cowls.

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1959 Legends Collaboration Further Supporting The DGR

Triumph Motorcycles & Gibson partner once again to donate three signed guitars, each with a one-of-a-kind custom painted triumph legend guitar case for the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride.

Following the passionate response to the ‘1959 Legends’ custom edition Les Paul Standard Reissue guitar and Bonneville T120 motorcycle, Triumph and Gibson have partnered once again, to provide further support for the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, in the form of three additional guitars, each signed by a famous musician, and each with a custom painted guitar case inspired by a legendary Triumph rider. The “Saints of Speed” custom guitar cases will be painted by the world-renowned guitar artist James Willis.

Gentlefolk Prize (open to participants raising over $250 USD)

  • Epiphone ‘Inspired by Gibson’ J-200 guitar, signed by American country music star Big Kenny
  • Custom Triumph-inspired “Saints of Speed” guitar case, painted by James Willis

Highest Team Triumph Global Fundraiser

  • Epiphone ‘Inspired by Gibson’ SG Standard guitar, signed by Canadian musician Clayton Bellamy of The Road Hammers
  • Custom Triumph-inspired “Saints of Speed” guitar case, painted by James Willis

Spirit of ’59 Prize (open to participants raising over $59 USD)

  • Epiphone ‘Inspired by Gibson’ 1959 Les Paul Standard guitar, signed by English rock legend, Billy Duffy of The Cult
  • Custom Triumph-inspired “Saints of Speed” guitar case, painted by James Willis

Donated to support The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, in its global charity efforts to raise awareness and funds in support of men’s mental health and prostate cancer, each of the Epiphone ‘Inspired by Gibson’ guitars pays homage to a Gibson music legend and each comes with the signature details and features that made them famous.

The custom hard case that comes with each guitar will be painted by famed Nashville guitar artist, James Willis, as part of a new “Saints of Speed” numbered series of custom cases, each commemorating a legendary Triumph rider. Willis is a multi-bike Triumph owner and will be participating in this year’s Gentleman’s Ride on his Scrambler 1200 XC motorcycle.

Further celebrating the connection between music and motorcycles, the guitars will be signed by musicians that are also passionate riders, each participating in this year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. The Epiphone ‘Inspired by Gibson’ J-200 will be signed by American country music artist Big Kenny, of Big & Rich. The Epiphone ‘Inspired by Gibson’ SG Standard will be signed by Canadian recording artist Clayton Bellamy of The Road Hammers. The Epiphone ‘Inspired by Gibson’ 1959 Les Paul Standard will be signed by English rock musician Billy Duffy of The Cult.

These additional prizes allow the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride to further support fundraising across the world by rewarding fundraisers in unique categories, including the annual Gentlefolk prize, eligible for participants which raise over $250 USD. New prize categories for 2022 will be the Spirit of ’59 category, for any rider which raises over $59 USD, and the Team Triumph prize, for the highest fundraiser that has joined the official Triumph team or a Triumph dealership’s fundraising team.

Triumph and Gibson Partnership

  • Inspired by the shared historic significance of the year 1959, with the legendary 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard, the ‘holy-grail’ of guitars, and the equally iconic original 1959 Triumph Bonneville T120, the original British superbike and arguably the most famous name in motorcycling
  • Celebrating the timeless connection between music and motorcycle culture,
    and the passion that Gibson and Triumph designers share for beautiful design,
    precision, performance, and world-class craftsmanship
  • Driven from a mutual ambition to support the global charity efforts of The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, uniting motorcyclists through fundraising to support men’s health

Gibson Guitars and Triumph Legends Custom Cases

  • Numbered “Saints of Speed” series custom guitar cases, each commemorating a legendary Triumph rider of the winner’s choosing, will be hand painted by famed Nashville guitar artist James Willis.
  • The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson™ J-200™ is a stunning homage to the King of the Flat-Tops – the world-famous Gibson™ SJ-200. Since its introduction in 1937 it has been the choice of “singing cowboys” like Tex Ritter and Gene Autry, as well as folk, rock and country royalty, including Emmylou Harris, Elvis, Jimmy Page, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, The Edge, and many more. Featuring a Super Jumbo non-cutaway solid figured maple body, solid Sitka spruce top, and two-piece maple neck with a mahogany centre strip, the Epiphone J-200 is built with all solid woods for outstanding tone. The visual elements have always been a big part of the J-200’s appeal, and the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-200 includes a Moustache™ bridge with curved block inlays, Crown headstock inlay and Graduated Crown mother of pearl fingerboard inlays, and a J-200 style pickguard with two-colour graphics.

    Gibson J-200

  • The Epiphone SG Standard from the new Inspired by Gibson Collection, recreates the legendary 1960s classic that powered the first generation of hard rock and heavy metal bands including The Who, Cream, AC/DC, and Black Sabbath. The guitar features the historic SG profile with “batwing” pickguard, a pair of Epiphone’s Alnico Classic PRO™ humbuckers, and 18:1 ratio Epiphone Deluxe Tuners. This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Original model also has the Kalamazoo headstock, rolled neck for a comfortable feel, GraphTech® NuBone™ nut, era-appropriate wiring, and CTS pots. Optional hardshell or EpiLite Case is available.

    SG Standard

  • Made in partnership with the Gibson™ Custom Shop, the Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul™ Standard is Epiphone’s stunning recreation of the rare vintage classic. Featuring a mahogany body with a maple top with a AAA figured maple veneer, comfortable 1959 hand-rolled neck profile with long neck tenon, aged finish, Gibson USA BurstBucker™ 2 & 3 humbucking pickups, Switchcraft® selector switch and output jack, CTS® pots, 50s era wiring, Mallory™ capacitors, non-beveled pickguard, new Epiphone Deluxe vintage tuners, and a vintage-style brown hard case. It also comes with an Epiphone Limited Edition metal medallion toggle switchplate.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

  • The 2022 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, which will take place on Sunday, May 22nd, represents a major milestone in Triumph’s sponsorship, marking 9 incredible years of support, with over 100,000 riders in over 900 cities across the world, raising over $31million USD for men’s mental health and prostate cancer awareness.

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
Prize Summary

Highest Global Fundraiser

  • ‘1959 Legends’ custom edition Triumph Bonneville T120 motorcycle and Gibson Les Paul Standard Reissue guitar
  • Hedon x DGR Kingpin Helmet
  • ELF Prize Pack

2nd Highest Global Fundraiser

  • Triumph Thruxton RS motorcycle
  • Hedon x DGR Hedonist Helmet
  • ELF Prize Pack

3rd Highest Global Fundraiser

  • Triumph Speed Twin 1200 motorcycle
  • Hedon x DGR Hedonist Helmet
  • ELF Prize Pack

Gentlefolk Competition 1st Prize (open to participants raising over $250 USD)

  • Triumph Bonneville Bobber motorcycle
  • Hedon x DGR Hedonist Helmet 

Gentlefolk Competition 2nd Prize (open to participants raising over $250 USD)

  • Epiphone ‘Inspired by Gibson’ J-200 guitar, signed by country artist Big Kenny
  • Custom Triumph-inspired “Saints of Speed” guitar case, painted by artist James Willis

Highest Team Triumph Global Fundraiser (includes Triumph Dealer fundraising teams)

  • Epiphone ‘Inspired by Gibson’ SG Standard guitar, signed by Canadian artist Clayton Bellamy
  • Custom Triumph-inspired “Saints of Speed” guitar case, painted by artist James Willis

Spirit of ’59 Prize (open to participants raising over $59 USD)

  • Epiphone ‘Inspired by Gibson’ 1959 Les Paul Standard guitar, signed by English rock legend, Billy Duffy of The Cult
  • Custom Triumph-inspired “Saints of Speed” guitar case, painted by artist James Willis

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Brandon Paasch officially becomes part of Triumph’s Avenue of Legends

Brandon Paasch was honoured with a commemorative plaque on Triumph’s Avenue of Legends at its global HQ and Factory Visitor Experience, Hinckley, UK, to celebrate his fantastic Daytona 200 win.

On 12th March 2022 Brandon Paasch made Triumph history by taking an outstanding win at the Daytona 200 on board the Street Triple 765 RS for the TOBC Triumph racing team. The
incredible race culminated in a thrilling victory as he drafted the competition out of the very last corner to win by just .007 seconds.

This victory represented the very first Daytona 200 win for the Street Triple 765, and once again proved the performance and reliability credentials of Triumph’s class leading sports performance middleweight, which, combined with Brandon’s outstanding skills, contributed to writing another chapter of Triumph’s iconic Daytona racing history.

This milestone is now immortalised on Triumph’s Avenue of Legends, which can be walked by every visitor to the Triumph Factory Visitor Experience.

Brandon Paasch – 2022 Daytona 200 Winner: “I am super pumped to have won the Daytona 200 for a second time, back-to-back. It’s very special for me as it’s a very short list of legendary riders who have accomplished that. Now I am aiming to become the only rider to do it three times in a row. I am very thankful to Triumph for accepting me into their Avenue of Legends. I can’t thank them enough for everything they have done for me these past two years, and I hope to have a long lasting relationship with the Triumph brand.”

Steve Sargent – Triumph Chief Product Officer: “The Avenue of Legends is a mark of respect to those inspirational people who have pushed the boundaries to help make Triumph the brand it is today, and we are delighted to welcome Brandon Paasch to that exclusive group. With his sensational win at the Daytona 200, the race after which the Triumph Daytona can trace its roots back to 1966, sealing a last corner victory by just 0.007 seconds truly earns him the Legend title”

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New Triumph Dealership To Open In West Scotland Summer 2022

Triumph Motorcycles is strengthening its commitment and enhancing its presence in Scotland, with a new Scottish dealership, due to open in summer 2022.

The new dealership, named West Coast Triumph Glasgow, will serve customers in Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire and along the West Coast, alongside the newly refurbished Triumph Aberdeen and Edinburgh Triumph.

All three dealers have a strong track record in delivering excellent, all-round customer service, with successful and passionate sales and aftersales teams.

Devron Boulton, Triumph UK & Ireland General Manager said: “This is great news for our customers based in the West of Scotland, who will soon have a highly respected and experienced dealer in Glasgow, dedicated to the Triumph brand. The addition of West Coast Triumph Glasgow to our dealer network will strengthen our presence in the north of the UK and give customers more choice and an even better experience.

All three Scottish dealers joined forces to support and represent the Triumph brand at The Scottish Motorcycle Show, that took place earlier in March.

The full list of Triumph’s UK dealerships can be found on the website: here.

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The Tiger Sport 660 Tour Is Coming To Dealers Nationwide

Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled plans for a national test ride initiative for its recently launched middleweight sports tourer, the Tiger Sport 660 .

The tour will visit 15 Triumph dealerships located throughout the UK from the 19th March to the 18th June, and will allow riders to experience the all-new model and latest addition to the Tiger family.

Bookings are now available via the dedicated Tiger Sport 660 Tour website, free to book and on a first come first served basis. Test rides will be available for both category A and A2 motorcycle licence holders.

Each test ride will be accompanied and led by one of Triumph’s expert riders and all participants will receive a Triumph goody bag to take home.

For anyone looking to find out more about learning to ride or considering a motorcycle licence in the future can also come along to any of the tour dates. A team of dedicated instructors will be on hand to speak to you about the best way to get on two wheels, you can take a seat on a static Tiger Sport 660 and take away Triumph’s handy guide to getting on two wheels.

Devron Boulton, Triumph UK & Ireland General Manager, said: “The response to the all-new Tiger Sport 660 from critics and the public has been incredible, and there’s so much demand from riders across the UK to give it a try. That’s why we’ve launched the Tour to give as many people as possible the chance to see how much the bike can do, with guidance from our highly experienced instructors.”

List of dealerships and dates:

Triumph Birmingham West Saturday 19th March
Staffordshire Triumph Saturday 26th March
Triumph West Yorkshire Saturday 2nd April
Destination Triumph Dorset Saturday 9th April
Fowlers Motorcycles Sunday 10th April
Woods Motorcycles Saturday 16th April
Triumph Aberdeen Saturday 23rd April
Suffolk Triumph Saturday 30th April
Carl Rosner Motorcycles Sunday 1st May
Norfolk Triumph Saturday 7th May
Triumph Essex Sunday 8th May
Triumph Glasgow Saturday 4th June
Triumph West London Saturday 11th June
Triumph North London Sunday 12th June
A1 Moto York Saturday 18th June

Test rides on the Tiger Sport 660 outside of the tour dates at all Triumph dealerships can be booked separately. Please contact the dealership directly to arrange a test ride during opening hours or visit the website to book online Triumph Motorcycles.

The Tiger Sport 660 was unveiled a few months ago, completing the Tiger family model range. The exciting middleweight sports tourer is an all-new motorcycle for Triumph, designed to deliver versatile and exciting performance. From the distinctive triple engine, derived from the Trident 660, to its class-leading power and specification, and its incredibly competitive price, the Tiger Sport 660 introduces a whole new dimension to a new generation of Triumph riders. Find out more on the Triumph Motorcycles website.

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Triumph Triple Trophy #PoweredByTriumph returns for the 2022 Moto2 season

2022 custom-liveried Street Triple RS prize unveiled in Qatar as a new points structure celebrates the close competition in Moto2™

The Qatar Grand Prix marked start of the fourth Moto2™ season powered by Triumph’s 765cc triple and also kicked off the 2022 Triumph Triple Trophy, with a renewed points structure introduced this season.

Now entering its third year, the Triumph Triple Trophy awarded a custom-liveried Street Triple RS to Marco Bezzecchi in 2020 and to Raul Fernandez in 2021, both of whom have successfully used Moto2™ as a springboard to now graduate to MotoGP™. The 2022 Street Triple RS that will be awarded to this year’s winner was presented by Carlos Ezpeleta, Dorna Sports Managing Director, and Steve Sargent, Triumph Motorcycles Chief Product Officer, in Qatar.

The Triumph Triple Trophy recognises that there are more success stories during a GP weekend than simply the race victory, and the updated scoring is designed to reflect the incredible close nature of the competition in Moto2™. In both previous years, it wasn’t the World Champion who won the Triumph Triple Trophy, and the changes for 2022 are designed to deepen this search for all standout performances.

For 2022, the points structure has been revised as follows:
7 points – Best race progression from start to finish: 7 points for the rider or riders making up the most positions from race start to chequered flag
6 points – Pole position: 6 points for the rider who qualifies on pole
5 points – Fastest race lap: 5 points for the fastest rider/riders in case of an equal fastest lap

Best race progression rewards the rider who had a great Sunday performance and who finished the race highest relative to their starting position.

At the opening round at Losail International Circuit, it was Celestino Vietti (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) who took the early lead courtesy of a dominant show with pole position and fastest lap.

The winner – the rider who has achieved the greatest number of points throughout the season – will be awarded a Triumph Street Triple RS motorcycle which is powered by the 765cc triple engine from which the Moto2™ powerplant is derived.

Steve Sargent, Triumph’s Chief Product Officer: “The Moto2 World Championship is incredibly close and in 2021 the category was redefined again with a total of 16 lap records falling, beating many of those already set using Triumph 765cc power. The 2022 season looks set to follow suit with some modifications to the engine helping to improve performance, as demonstrated by lap records being smashed in pre-season testing. To highlight the closeness and intensity of racing the Triumph Triple Trophy scoring has been changed this year to reward the rider who makes the biggest improvement from their qualifying performance to their final position in the race. This will help to highlight some great performances from riders who may not be at the front and will really show how competitive Moto2 is throughout the whole field. I am really looking forward to see which riders bring their A-Game to the track on a Sunday and I am sure the winner of the Triumph Triple Trophy will thoroughly deserve their one-off special Street Triple RS.”

Carlos Ezpeleta, Dorna Sports Managing Director: “We’re very happy to join Triumph in celebrating the close competition in Moto2. The Triumph Triple Trophy is a great way to reward riders who have put in an impressive Sunday, and the Street Triple RS is an impressive prize. We couldn’t be happier with the way Moto2 has evolved over the last few seasons with Triumph powering the class. The collaboration has created fantastic racing in Moto2, and I don’t think riders who progress to MotoGP have ever been better prepared to make the step. We look forward to many more seasons of high calibre racing with Triumph!”

The Triumph Moto2™ 765cc race engine is a development of the class-leading Street Triple RS 765cc road motorcycle and produces more than 140PS and the same visceral soundtrack. The top-spec Street Triple RS variant is as perfectly suited to the track as it is the road.

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Triumph Motorcycles and Breitling Limited Edition Speed Twin

Introducing an exciting new partnership between Breitling and Triumph Motorcycles, with a truly unique premium limited edition of Triumph’s class-leading Speed Twin and Breitling’s distinctive Top Time watch for 2022.

Both globally renowned for their precision, quality, and style, and both innovators in their fields, Breitling has played a pioneering role in the development of the modern chronograph, matched by Triumph’s indelible impact in shaping the evolution of the motorcycle.

With a peerless heritage and an endless passion for engineering excellence, performance and beauty, this new partnership demonstrates Breitling and Triumph’s shared ambition that embraces the future with an unwavering focus on perfection in motion.

Born from a shared philosophy of bold and original design, and a flair for precision craftsmanship, these two beautiful Triumph Breitling editions bring these core values together.


TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN BREITLING LIMITED EDITION

BEAUTIFUL

  • Stylish and distinctive Breitling edition paint scheme, incorporating a unique
    polychromatic blue colour matched to the original 1951 Triumph Thunderbird colour.
  • Hand painted coach line detailing
  • Unique premium features and finishes, including:
    – bespoke instrument faces with styling cues from the watch design
    – unique perforated black leather seat with stitched detailing
    – branded billet machined engine detailing

PREMIUM

  • Higher specification fully adjustable Öhlins piggy-back twin rear suspension
    units with gloss black springs, unique to the Speed Twin Breitling edition
  • All of the latest generation Speed Twin 2021 upgrades, including more power and higher performance, higher specification brakes, suspension and tyres, enhanced technology
    and even more beautiful style and detailing

EXCLUSIVE

  • Limited to 270 Breitling edition motorcycles worldwide
  • Each bike completely unique with an individually numbered handlebar clamp
  • Certificate of authenticity carrying the signature of Triumph CEO Nick Bloor and Breitling
    CEO Georges Kern
  • Opportunity to purchase a Breitling Top Time Triumph limited-edition chronograph
    with a personalised matching edition number

Unique and beautiful Polychromatic Blue scheme
Complementing the blue and black face of the Breitling Speed Twin edition chronometer, the beautiful Polychromatic Blue scheme of the new Breitling edition Speed Twin was inspired by the legendary blue Triumph Thunderbird 6T, as immortalised by Marlon Brando’s Triumph in the iconic 1953 biker movie ‘The Wild One’.

Colour matched using a spectrograph to an original 1950’s Triumph factory paint sample book, using a mint condition colour chip of the original Thunderbird paint option. The Polychromatic Blue is a custom mixed colour, hand masked and painted with a matching jet black stripe and Breitling script. This unique limited edition scheme is complemented by exquisite hand painted detailing applied by lead Triumph paint team artist Gary Devine, and a jet black side panel and headlamp bowl.

Premium specification
This very special edition comes with higher specification fully adjustable Öhlins piggy-back twin rear suspension units, with gloss black springs, and all the latest generation Speed Twin upgrades, including more power and higher performance, higher specification brakes, suspension and tyres, enhanced technology and even more beautiful detailing.

Unique engine detailing
The Breitling limited edition Speed Twin features Billet machined aluminium clutch and alternator embellishers with a subtle dark anodised finish. Bespoke for the Breitling edition models, exquisitely machined Breitling branding provides additional distinctiveness.

Exclusive premium leather seat
Perforated black leather seat with contrast grey stitching, complementing the Breitling edition watch strap, with pillowed ribbed detailing and black single stitching detail with an elegant Breitling “B” embroidered branding.

Bespoke Breitling Speed Twin instrument faces
Developed in partnership with Breitling, the limited-edition motorcycle comes with beautifully unique instrument faces featuring styling cues taken from the Breitling Top Time Triumph watch dial.

Limited to 270 worldwide
Strictly limited to 270 motorcycles worldwide, each Breitling edition Speed Twin is completely unique, featuring an individually numbered handlebar clamp and each of them will come with a one-of-a-kind certificate of authenticity, carrying the signature of Triumph Motorcycles’ CEO Nick Bloor and Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling. The limited number available, 270, celebrates the acclaimed Speed Twin’s 270-degree parallel twin engine. All Speed Twin Breitling Limited Edition owners will also have the unique opportunity (if requested by August 22, 2022 / first ownership) to purchase their own Breitling Top Time Triumph limited-edition chronograph with a personalized matching edition number.

Breitling Top Time Triumph

BREITLING TOP TIME TRIUMPH CHRONOGRAPHS

BEAUTIFUL

  • An eye-catching ice-blue dial references both the Speed Twin’s Polychromatic Blue and a rare, blue-dialed Breitling Top Time from the 1970s.

PREMIUM

  • A high-precision chronograph for reading time, timekeeping and tracking speed. The movement is a COSC-certified chronometer, the marker of superior accuracy.

INDIVIDUAL

  • Two distinct versions of the Top Time Triumph chronograph released, with one reserved for Speed Twin Breitling Limited Edition owners and individually numbered to match the edition number of the bike.
Breitling Top Time Triumph

Stylish design detailing  

In the mid-1960s, inspired by motor-racing and café-racer culture, Willy Breitling set out to capture the speed-driven style of the day with a completely new take on the timekeeper. The result was the Breitling Top Time, an unconventional chronograph that quickly became the watch of choice for a sporty in-crowd of men and women equally drawn to the watch’s bold proportions.

Today that spirit is back in two distinct versions of the Top Time Triumph chronograph, with one reserved specifically for those who purchase a Speed Twin Breitling Limited Edition. The core-collection version features an opalescent, vertically brushed dial. The owners-only version has a radiant sunray-finished dial. Speed Twin owners who place their watch order with Triumph by August 22, 2022, will have the privileged opportunity to obtain this made-to-order watch engraved with the number of their bike.

The highlight of both watch versions is the ice blue of their dials. This unique colour has, as references, both the Polychromatic Blue Triumph Thunderbird 6T from 1951 and a rare, blue-dialled Breitling Top Time Ref. 815 from the 1970s.

Breitling Top Time Triumph

Features include a subdued racing-themed calfskin leather strap that lets the hero dial shine. Breitling and Triumph logos sit subtly at 12 and 6 o’clock. Oversized mushroom pushers allow for easy control over the chronograph’s stop-start and reset functions, and a high-contrast tachymeter scale provides clear legibility of speed readings. The watches are powered by the Breitling Caliber 23, a COSC-certified chronometer with a power reserve of approximately 48 hours.

Another feature collectors will love: The watches’ casebacks are etched with a detailed design sketch of the iconic Triumph parallel twin engine. The positioning of this sketch is very deliberate. It demonstrates the deep layering of details on the motorcycles themselves, some of it only apparent to those who have the close association of ownership or a deep knowledge of the original motorcycles.

Breitling Top Time Triumph

THE NEW 2021 SPEED TWIN
AN EVOLUTION IN EVERY DIMENSION

Launched in 2018, the Speed Twin set the benchmark for how a Modern Classic performance roadster should ride and feel thanks to its class-leading handling, thrilling and responsive engine, advanced rider technology and beautiful, modern custom style with category-defining premium finish and detailing.

An award-winning motorcycle, the Speed Twin has been a great success and a customer favourite. Recognised for having the power and torque of the Thruxton R in an even more accessible set up, the Speed Twin delivered the contemporary custom style and engaged ride of the Street Twin, with even more premium and beautiful details and touches.

And now the latest generation Speed Twin, significantly updated in 2021, delivers an evolution in every dimension, from power and performance, to handling, technology and style – making it the perfect combination of character, style and genuine sport performance.

High Performance

Significantly updated in 2021, the Speed Twin’s characterful 1200cc High Power Bonneville twin engine brings higher performance, as well as lower emissions, making it fully Euro 5 compliant. The engine now delivers 3PS more peak power with 100PS at 7,250rpm, plus more power in the mid-range than the previous generation.

Alongside the incredibly strong and linear power delivery, the 2021 Speed Twin also has a fuller torque curve, with peak torque of 112Nm arriving more than 500rpm lower down the rev range compared to the previous generation.

The responsiveness of the Speed Twin engine has also been enhanced vrs the previous generation, thanks to a 17% reduction in inertia obtained via a new lightweight crankshaft and alternator. These enable the engine to spin up faster than the previous generation, and rev harder for longer, with a red line now 500rpm higher than before. In addition, new high compression pistons, revised ports and a new cam profile complete the list of performance enhancements.

The distinctive sound of the Bonneville Twin is amplified by the new brushed stainless steel megaphone twin upswept sports silencers, that have been carefully crafted for a deep, throaty roar to match the Speed Twin’s legendary name. The innovative and uninterrupted exhaust header run cleverly conceals the catalyst box, delivering the characteristic clean-line “straight-run” design.

As with all models in Triumph’s Modern Classic range, the cost of ownership is kept low thanks to the high first major service interval of 10,000 miles / 16,000 kilometres.

Class leading Handling

Already acknowledged for its superb, sure-footed comfortable handling, the new generation Speed Twin benefits from a number of significant upgrades for an even more precise, agile and dynamic ride.

New for 2021, the Speed Twin comes equipped with higher specification upside down 43mm Marzocchi front forks with cartridge damping, bringing a more confidence-inspiring and comfortable ride with 120mm wheel travel. With the addition of higher specification fully adjustable Öhlins piggy-back twin rear suspension units with gloss black springs 2022 Speed Twin Breitling Limited Edition comes delivers an even more precise and comfortable ride.

Further enhancing the new generation Speed Twin, braking performance is improved with new higher specification Brembo 4-piston M50 radial monobloc front brake calipers and twin 320mm Brembo discs. Alongside the Nissin 2-piston floating rear caliper with 220mm disc, and ABS fitted as standard, these deliver a stronger initial braking-bite, more feel and better fade characteristics.

Ensuring incredible grip, precision and high-speed stability, new Metzeler Racetec RR tyres are fitted as standard for the 2021 model, along with new cast aluminium wheels, 17” on both front and rear, with a lightweight 12-spoke design.

A beautifully balanced motorcycle, the Speed Twin brings an intuitive and confidence-inspiring ride. The ergonomics are perfectly proportioned with an accessible 809mm seat height, a slim stand over width, tapered handlebars and a comfortable roadster foot-peg position, which are 38mm further forward and 4mm lower than the Thruxton, providing the rider with a more relaxed riding position.

Enhanced Technology

The new generation Speed Twin is packed with rider-focused technology, including a sophisticated ride-by-wire system that ensures precise throttle control and enables three riding modes: Rain, Road and Sport. These have been enhanced for 2021, adjusting both the throttle response and traction control settings to suit the rider’s preference. The riding modes can be changed at the touch of a button while on the move, to respond to any change in riding conditions, maximising rider confidence and safety. The rider can also choose to switch the traction control off independently through the instrument menu.

The bike is also equipped with an LED rear light and indicators, and, where market legislation permits, the signature LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) is incorporated into
the headlight.

The contemporary 3D clocks incorporate a digital menu system accessed by the scroll button mounted on the handlebar. This provides the rider will all of the key information, including gear position, two trip settings, fuel level and range-to-empty, as well an average and current fuel consumption, access to traction control settings and TPMS indicator if fitted as an accessory.

Other rider focused technology includes an under-seat USB charging socket, an accessory Tyre Pressure Monitoring System and an immobiliser with transponder integrated into the premium Triumph branded key.

More Premium Style and Detailing

Incorporating Triumph’s timeless DNA with a contemporary stripped-back custom style
and poise, the new 2021 Speed Twin is even more beautiful and now comes with even
more stylish details.

In addition to the new 12 spoke cast wheels and twin upswept sporty silencers with brushed stainless-steel headers, the Speed Twin is characterised by its signature-shaped 14.5L tank with knee indents, beautiful bar end mirrors, sculpted side panels and stylish bench seat.

Premium details and finishes are harmonised across the bike, including brushed aluminium front and rear mudguards with new mounts, plus brushed aluminium side panel finishers and heel guards. Additional premium touches and details can be found in the new anodised headlamp mounts to compliment the painted headlamp bowl, classic Monza fuel cap and clear anodised aluminium swingarm.

The Genesis of a Motorcycle Icon

Changing the face of motorcycling, the original 1938 Triumph Speed Twin, with the world’s first successful parallel twin engine packaged into a game changing chassis, was a revelation to ride. Its smooth dynamic handling and superb responsive feel established Triumph as the number one motorcycle marque globally for performance and handling, setting the template for all that followed, and earning a global reputation for being the first real ‘riders’ bike’.

The new Speed Twin sets the benchmark all over again for its balance of torque-rich performance, agile and dynamic handling, and stunning contemporary custom motorcycle design and character.

SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Type Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Capacity 1200 cc
Bore 97.6 mm
Stroke 80 mm
Compression 12.1:1
Maximum Power 100 PS / 98.6 bhp (73.6 kW) @ 7250 rpm
Maximum Torque 112 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Exhaust Brushed stainless steel 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin silencers
Final Drive O ring chain
Clutch Wet, multi-plate torque assist clutch
Gearbox 6-speed
CHASSIS
Frame Tubular steel, with steel cradles
Swingarm Twin sided aluminium
Front Wheel Cast aluminium alloy 17” x 3.5”
Rear Wheel Cast aluminium alloy 17” x 5.0”
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre 160/60 ZR17
Front Suspension Ø 43mm USD Marzocchi forks, 120mm travel
Rear Suspension Fully adjustable Öhlins piggy-back twin rear suspension units
Front Brakes Twin Ø 320mm discs, Brembo M50 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, ABS
Rear Brakes Single Ø 220mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, ABS
Instruments Twin dial analogue speedometer and tachometer with LCD multi-functional displays
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
Length 2099 mm
Width (Handlebars) 778 mm
Height Without Mirrors 1097 mm
Seat Height 809 mm
Wheelbase 1413 mm
Rake 22.3°
Trail 91.5 mm
Wet weight 216 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 14.5 litres
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Fuel Consumption 5.1 litres / 100 km
CO2 Figures 116 g/km
Standard EURO 5
CO2 emissions and fuel consumption data are measured according to regulation 168/2013/EC. Figures for fuel consumption are derived from specific test conditions and are for comparative purposes only. They may not reflect real driving results.

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Project Triumph TE-1

Today marks the official end of the collaboration stage of the TE-1 project, with the completion of the prototype demonstrator, which is now fully ready for the next Triumph-led stage of the project to begin – the live testing programme.

The unique collaboration between Triumph Motorcycles, Williams Advanced Engineering, Integral Powertrain Ltd, and WMG at the University of Warwick funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles through Innovate UK, was set up to create ground-breaking developments in specialist electric motorcycle engineering and innovative integrated technology design.

PROJECT PHASE 3 COMPLETE
Phase 3 of the TE-1 project has now reached its completion, with the final build of the prototype demonstrator. Integrating for the first time all of the latest and final innovations from the project partner workstreams, the prototype demonstrator features:

  • Triumph: final chassis, including frame, rear sub-frame, cockpit, panels and wheels, final drive system including transmission and Gates Carbon belt drive, electronics, Öhlins USD cartridge forks, unique prototype Öhlins RSU, Brembo M50 monobloc calipers, and Triumph motorcycle control software
  • Williams Advanced Engineering: final iteration of prototype WAE battery pack incorporating dedicated cell packaging for optimum centre of gravity, vehicle control unit, DCDC converter, integrated cooling, charge port, and styled carbon covers
  • Integral Powertrain: final prototype powertrain with scalable integrated inverter and combined motor with silicon carbide switching technology and integrated cooling
  • WMG, University of Warwick: final pre-live trial simulation completed, with all results indicating that the project is on course to deliver the intended performance and durability outcomes

Key project achievements during this phase include test results that exceed current benchmarks and targets set by the UK Automotive Council for 2025, providing a platform with great potential for future development in electric motorcycle performance.

The overall objective of the TE-1 project has been focused on developing electric motorcycle capability, in order to provide an input into Triumph’s future electric motorcycle offering, driving innovation, capability, and new intellectual property, and enhancing the credibility and profile of British industry and design.

PROJECT PHASE 4 TO COMMENCE
With the completion of the prototype demonstrator, the full live testing phase of the TE-1 project can now begin (phase 4). Over the next 6 months the prototype demonstrator will undertake an extensive live testing programme within Triumph’s state-of-the-art facilities, which will encompass:

  • Rolling road testing – core functional assessment to include:
    • Throttle calibration
    • Powertrain performance mapping
    • Power and torque output
    • Range and battery consumption assessment
    • Rider mode development
    • Software functionality validation
    • Thermal optimisation
  • Track testing – encompassing dynamic rider assessment to include:
    • Handling
    • Acceleration
    • Braking and braking regeneration strategy
    • Traction control
    • Front wheel lift control

The testing programme has been designed to provide direction into the final set up and calibration of the prototype demonstrator.

PHASE 4 COMPLETION: Summer 2022
At the completion of the live testing phase, estimated to be Summer 2022, the prototype demonstrator will be updated with its final body panels and paint scheme, in preparation for active track demonstration, and media engagement. At this time, the full results of the project including the final specifications and testing outcomes will be published, as well as insights and key facts on how the TE-1 delivers on the project targets for innovation and sets new standards for the motorcycle sector overall, including final battery and range performance. This will be supported by an opportunity for the media to talk to the team, see the prototype in action on track and hear from the development test riders.

“It has been truly exciting to see the progress made during phase 3 of Project Triumph TE‑1 with the final prototype motorcycle now going into real life testing. Everyone involved at Triumph are proud to have been part of this innovative British collaboration. Personally, I am thrilled with the results we have already achieved with our partners, and the exciting preview of the potential electric future to come.” said Nick Bloor, Triumph CEO. “We look forward to continuing the ambitious and innovative work on the TE-1 demonstrator prototype through the live testing phase and sharing the outcome with Triumph fans across the world.”

PROJECT TE-1 – PHASE 3 OUTCOMES
Demonstrator Prototype
Triumph Motorcycles
The Triumph TE-1 team began phase 3 by successfully building an initial mule bike which incorporated the battery, inverter, motor, and chassis into one machine for the first time. Using this platform, all of the project partners worked collaboratively to optimise software integration across the complex systems, involving hundreds of hours of detailed testing to ensure the functionality of all the features and software aspects behave accurately and intuitively, as a customer would expect. This was validated in real life simulation work carried out at WMG, involving detailed powertrain rig testing and simulations to assess safety critical items relating to motor function and vehicle control. Durability testing on the primary transmission has also been conducted to ensure a full understanding of the fundamental differences in electric motor load application for vehicle use cases, efficiency, and consequences to gear life. Alongside this work, the Triumph-led design of the bespoke chassis has focused on delivering the phase 2 styling intent as closely as possible. Phase 3 of the project is now complete with the fully assembled TE-1 demonstrator prototype, the photographs of which are revealed for the first time today.

Steve Sargent, Triumph’s Chief Product Officer said “During phase 3 we have focused on building the physical foundation of Triumph’s first electric prototype motorcycle. I am pleased with the outcome of Triumph and the TE-1 partners’ efforts in creating a demonstrator bike that is not only visually so desirable with clear Triumph DNA, but also packaged with an exhilarating and thrilling brand-new electric powertrain that has such potential for the future. I look forward to continuing the development of this demonstrator vehicle through phase 4 and using our knowledge and capabilities to bring all of the partners’ cutting-edge technology together into a final result which will guide Triumph’s electric strategy for the future. Our experience tells us that at this stage of a project there is no substitute to genuinely riding a bike when developing driveability, handling and character, and we have ambitious targets focused on delivering a riding experience that is new and exciting, but ultimately intuitive and familiar. I am really looking forward to my first opportunity to ride the completed prototype.”

Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE)
Following completion of Phase 2 of the programme in March 2021, which delivered a fully bench tested battery, Williams Advanced Engineering have now concluded work on Phase 3 which contained some critical gateways for the project.

In addition to supporting a number of hardware and software solutions; specifically integrating Triumph’s motorcycle control software to work in harmony with WAE’s controller and battery management system, the team have enhanced the integration of the mechanical and electrical solutions; optimising battery layout to balance mass and positioning within the chassis.

The demonstrator bike is now undergoing final battery level validation and calibration to ensure the performance results meet best-in-class power and energy density targets and for the rider, ensuring there is no compromise in performance at low levels of charge.

“Following an extended period of testing, we are thrilled to finally see the results of our work on a physical bike. By working with the team at Triumph, we have continued to push the boundaries of battery technology, keeping the rider in mind at all times” said Dyrr Ardash, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Williams Advanced Engineering “Because we have designed the battery from the ground-up, design has not been compromised and we have been able to push the boundaries of current technology, offering both performance and all important, range”.

Integral Powertrain Ltd.’s e-Drive Division
“We are absolutely delighted to complete our part in this project and deliver what we set out to achieve which is a scalable, ultra-highly integrated motor and inverter, with no phase cables, busbars, or separate cooling circuits. For the TE-1 application, the motor achieves peak and continuous power densities of 13 kW/kg and 9 kW/kg respectively which is 60% higher than new APC technology roadmap targets for 2025. All of this has been achieved using materials and processes compatible with volume automotive production and importantly using a length scalable motor platform.

“The inverter concept, which is also scalable by tuning the number of Silicon-Carbide power stages for different diameter motors, has really delivered on performance. The TE-1 unit is capable of >500kW! This gives us the opportunity to optimise this platform for production.

“The integrated motor and inverter unit is now on the bike and is delivering on the target performance and cycle efficiency we engineered, modelled and simulated to achieve. We’re very much looking forward the feedback from bike-level testing and the benefits of our high efficiency on range.

“We’re really proud to have been a key part of this exciting project which has been a landmark for electric motorcycles and British industry.” Andrew Cross, Chief Technical Officer at Integral Powertrain Ltd.

WMG, University of Warwick
“WMG have been working closely with Triumph to support the development of the motorcycle control unit via a comprehensive real-time evaluation process using two bespoke physical rigs. A 3D physical motorcycle model has been created and integrated with the first rig to allow the evaluation and refinement of the control unit under real-world driving scenarios, ensuring it behaves well before the integration into the initial prototype bike. The second rig has been utilised to support Triumph in evaluating the power and energy performance of the whole drivetrain as well as confirming its durability. We have also focused on control research and development at other levels, including advanced traction control and optimal brake blending strategies. The findings in energy system modelling, simulation and control, especially real-world case studies with electric motorcycles, gained through this TE-1 project have been utilised to develop teaching materials on energy systems, hybridisation and electrification technologies across education programmes at WMG.” Truong Quang Dinh, Associate Professor of Energy System Management and Control at WMG, University of Warwick.

“WMG have also been helping Triumph understand the opportunities and wider implications of electrification towards their business. This has included investigating the opportunities for electric two-wheeler charging networks, the need for domestic electric motorcycle recycling, the necessity to develop local battery supply chains and the direction that Triumph will need to take to ensure that they can design, develop, manufacture and distribute electric two-wheeled vehicles in the future. The findings from these studies are also providing direction to national and local governments, specifically around areas where policy intervention can support electric motorcycle adoption.

“In many studies undertaken by WMG, bespoke computer-based models developed at the university (such as the university’s own UniWarp software), have been instrumental in understanding the best possible direction or action required for different scenarios. This approach has enabled WMG to quantify the environmental impact of electric motorcycles and has defined methods by which this can be further improved through new vehicle features, vehicle system sizing or new external collaborations.” Jim Hooper, Principal Engineer of Electric Vehicle Projects at WMG, University of Warwick.

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Female Motorcyclists Set To Break World Record With Triumph Motorcycles

Moto Advisor, a Facebook group for UK motorcyclists, is attempting to beat the existing record for the world’s largest female biker meet.

Taking place on 24th July 2022, the world record attempt will be held at the Triumph Factory Visitor Experience in Hinckley, Leicestershire, the global headquarters of Triumph Motorcycles.

Nimi Patel, keen motorcyclist and co-founder of Moto Advisor, initially founded a group called South East Link Up, as the group quickly grew popular amongst the online female biking community, Nimi was curious to see how many female bikers could gather together on a larger scale.

In 2015, Nimi and fellow motorcyclist Sherrie Woolf achieved a world record for largest number of all-female riders at a single bike meet. The event took place at the iconic biker’s hang-out, The Ace Café, London, where 618 female riders gathered to break the record. In following years, record attempts have been made globally in Australia and the USA, however the current record still remains in the UK with 1,132 female riders who met at single bike meet in Shropshire in 2017.

The initiative aims to bring women together as a growing target for the motorcycle industry, with the goal of encouraging the development of a wider range of products suitable for female riders and to inspire others to live their passion.

Sherrie Woolf, Moto Advisor, said: “We are keen to show the motorcycle industry that the female market is financially worthwhile catering to. There are over 300,000 female motorcycle licence holders in the UK alone. We also want to encourage and support more women to enjoy riding and get involved in all aspects of biking; from road riding, track days, off-roading, rallies, stunting, touring and anything else that is possible on two-wheels. The social aspect and kinship of the biking community is special, whether male or female, turning up to an event alone, you are guaranteed to leave with lots of new friends.”

Annually in the UK there are 4,900 theory test passes and 3,100 module two test passes and the number of female motorcyclists is set to constantly increase. The average age of women passing their test has fallen, with the largest pass rate currently being within the 21 – 39 age brackets, which shows that a new generation of females are being introduced to the world of motorcycling (data shared by MCIA).

In addition to the impressive world record attempt, the Hinkley-based event will include live music, clothing and apparel stands, refreshments and a raffle; the proceeds of which will be donated to the local Air Ambulance Service and Blood Bikers.

Moto Advisor together with Triumph Motorcycles are looking forward to welcoming thousands of female riders to the Triumph Factory Visitor Experience to attempt a new world record.

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Tim Peake Explores Adventure Motorcycling

British astronaut Major Tim Peake CMG reveals his passion for motorcycling during an exhilarating day at the Triumph Adventure Experience in Wales.

In a short film, launched today, Tim shares how his love for exhilaration and adventure has seen him explore new horizons in the army, as a helicopter test pilot and on the International Space Station, and how he now finds both in his passion for motorcycling.

Former British and World Enduro, British Rally & Cross Country Champion Matt Reed, who is now the Operations Manager at the Triumph Adventure Experience, joined Tim on his off-road journey.  Tim and Matt both rode the award-winning Tiger 900 Rally Pro over dirt tracks and gravel trails.

Matt explained: “Tim is a natural off-road and handles the bike with confidence and energy. It has been great to see him learn new skills and take on new challenge on this terrain.”

Tim Peake is an ambassador for STEM Education, The Prince’s Trust and the Scout Association. He is a best-selling author, with proceeds from his books donated to The Prince’s Trust.

YouTube link to film – https://youtu.be/H8P_wiMf9fI

“For me, motorcycling is all about the journey, not the destination. I love the freedom and exhilaration that off-road biking gives you and, when the going gets tough, it teaches you to have the confidence to face new challenges.” Tim Peake

Tim is currently on a 47 venue Theatre Tour called My Journey to Space, all tour details can be found here: https://www.fane.co.uk/timpeake.

Tim’s first children’s novel, SWARM RISING is now available from all good bookshops and Amazon.

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New Triumph Tiger 1200

New Tiger 1200 The Best Of All Worlds.

Significantly lighter and much more powerful, with class leading handling and specification, plus all of Triumph’s new T-plane triple performance advantage, the all-new Tiger 1200 has been designed to be the world’s most capable, agile and manoeuvrable large capacity adventure motorcycle. Delivering a transformation in capability and performance on the tarmac, and the most dynamic and exciting experience off road, the new generation brings the best of all worlds with a whole new Tiger line-up, including for the first time two all-new 30 litre tank Tiger Explorer options.

GT Family

All-new Tiger 1200 Family

  • Tiger 1200 GT family; tailor made for the perfect road-focused adventure ride,
    with 19” front and 18” rear cast aluminium wheels
    • Tiger 1200 GT (20 litre tank)
    • Tiger 1200 GT Pro (20 litre tank)
    • Tiger 1200 GT Explorer (30 litre tank)
  • Tiger 1200 Rally family; tailor made for the perfect all-terrain adventure, with 21” front
    and 18” rear tubeless spoked wheels
    • Tiger 1200 Rally Pro (20 litre tank)
    • Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer (30 litre tank)

Transformation in weight, capability and specification

  • Significantly lighter
    • More than 25kg lighter than the previous generation
    • Up to 17kg lighter than the closest shaft drive competition
      (based on a comparable specification of motorcycle)
  • New dedicated wheel dimensions for enhanced capability tailored to the ride
    • 21” front / 18” rear tubeless spoked set-up for off-road supremacy
      (Rally Pro & Rally Explorer)
    • 19” front / 18” rear cast aluminium set-up for dynamic road riding capability
      (GT, GT Pro & GT Explorer)
  • New fuel tank capacities
    • 20 litre (GT, GT Pro & Rally Pro)
    • 30 litre (GT Explorer & Rally Explorer)
  • All-new light weight chassis and class-leading specification of equipment
    • New lightweight frame with bolt-on rear aluminium subframe and pillion hangers
    • New lighter and stronger ‘tri-link’ swingarm
    • New category-leading Brembo Stylema® monobloc brakes
      plus optimised cornering ABS with IMU
    • Advanced Showa semi-active suspension set-up tuned for
      maximum road and off-road capability
  • Slimmer waist and a more compact overall design
  • New rider ergonomics designed for a comfortable and stable ride
  • Adjustable seat height, which can be lowered even further with an accessory low seat
Pro Family

All-new T-plane triple engine advantage

  • New 1160cc triple engine, designed to set a new benchmark for engine character
  • More power with 150PS at 9,000rpm and more torque with 130Nm at 7,000rpm.
    9PS more than the previous generation, and 14PS more than the closest shaft drive competition
  • Unique T-plane triple crank with uneven firing order
    • Enhanced low down tractability and responsiveness
    • More exciting and engaging mid-range to top-end response and feel
    • Improved acceleration
  • More characterful and distinctive soundtrack
  • New lightweight low maintenance shaft drive

All-new comprehensive technology package

  • All-new Triumph Blind Spot Radar System, developed in partnership with Continental
    (GT Explorer and Rally Explorer only)
  • All-new Showa semi-active suspension set-up for dynamic rider control
  • All-new 7” TFT instruments with integrated My Triumph Connectivity System
  • Optimised Cornering Traction Control with IMU
  • Up to six riding modes
  • All-new keyless system, including ignition, steering lock and fuel cap
  • All-new LED lighting with DRL, plus Adaptive Cornering Lights (not available on GT)
  • Triumph Shift Assist (standard on all except GT)
  • Heated grips and seats (heated seats standard on GT Explorer & Rally Explorer only)
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (standard on GT Explorer & Rally Explorer only)
  • Hill Hold (not available on GT)

New distinctive and purposeful style, poise and attitude

  • More dominant adventure focused stance and poise with new bodywork,
    new twin radiator design and minimal new silencer
  • New rider ergonomics with tailored bar and peg positions
  • All-new bodywork
  • Premium detailing and finish
  • New colour schemes and graphics for each family
Rally Family

Dedicated Tiger 1200 accessory range

  • 50+ Genuine Triumph Accessories for capability, comfort, style, technology and protection
  • Full luggage systems – all hard luggage developed in partnership with Givi
    • New Trekker panniers – moulded luggage, side/corner opening
    • New 52 litre Trekker twin helmet top box with upholstered passenger backrest
    • New Expedition panniers – alloy luggage, top opening
    • New 42 litre Expedition top box with two-piece passenger backrest
  • Comprehensive protective range
    • Precision engineered tubular stainless-steel engine and tank protection
  • Heated seating options
    • Rider, pillion, standard height and low seat options
  • New Triumph Sena Bluetooth communication system
    • Dedicated new partnership with the leading motorcycle communication brand, Triumph Sena headset featuring a new Harman Kardon sound system

Price, service and availability

  • Three years unlimited mileage warranty, with the option to extend
  • High service intervals: 10,000 miles (16,000 km) / 12 months
  • Competitively priced, starting at £14,600 for the Tiger 1200 GT
  • Available in dealers from Spring 2022
GT Explorer

THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS
The result of one of the most ambitious projects in Triumph’s history, the all-new Tiger 1200 line-up represents a transformation in weight, performance and capability, all focused on delivering every advantage a rider is looking for in their adventure motorcycle.

Building on the previous generation’s strengths, including its practical shaft drive set-up and its great long-distance comfort, plus the triple engine platform which suits touring so well, the new Tiger line-up introduces a new generation of T-plane triple engine, lightweight chassis and advanced technology – all focused on delivering the most agile and capable large capacity adventure
motorcycle you can buy.

GT Pro

ALL-NEW TIGER 1200 FAMILY
With all-new names to reflect the new capability, each Tiger 1200 model is now more tailored and focused to suit the adventures that different riders want.

The new road-focused GT and higher spec GT Pro come with cast wheels, 19” on the front and 18” on the rear, plus all-new Showa semi-active suspension, tuned to deliver the ultimate road-focused adventure ride.

With the new Rally Pro, this brings for the first time a dedicated 21” front and 18” rear tubeless wire-spoked wheel set-up, plus the new Showa semi-active suspension with even longer travel, tuned to deliver the ultimate in all-terrain riding, off-road and on.

Completing the new 5 bike line-up, for the first time Triumph introduces two new 30 litre tank Tigers, with the new Rally Explorer and the GT Explorer – the only cast wheel, 30 litre tank, adventure bike in the class. Both featuring the new Triumph Blind Spot Radar system, these bikes are built to travel the world in comfort and style, with the highest level of specification and capability ever.

Rally Explorer

ALL-NEW T-PLANE TRIPLE ENGINE
Designed to deliver all the advantages that have made the Triumph Tiger 900 so successful in the middleweight category, the new the T-plane triple crank brings the best of both worlds, with the low down tractability of a twin at the bottom end, making it great off road, combined with the performance benefits of a triple at the top end, which makes the Tiger even better on the road where riders spend most of their time.  Technically, the T-plane crank gives the new Tiger 1200 engine firing pulses at 180, 270 and 270 degrees, resulting in one short gap and two long gaps between the firing, delivering improved character and tractability at low rpm.

The new 1160cc engine brings a major step up in performance with 150PS peak power at 9,000rpm, 9PS up on the previous generation, making it the most powerful shaft drive motorcycle in the class. The torque is also significantly higher than the previous generation, with 130Nm of peak torque at 7,000rpm, 8Nm up on the previous engine.

In addition to the step-up in power and torque, the new engine, tune and T-plane triple crank also bring improved acceleration and a much more responsive and exciting character, where the uneven firing interval gives excellent feel and tractability at the bottom end, combined with the really strong triple power and torque delivery all the way through the rev range. Completing the transformation, every Tiger features the new lightweight low-maintenance shaft drive, a key practical advantage valued by adventure touring riders.

Compared to the previous generation engine, absolutely everything is new, including new bore and stroke, crank, cylinder head, gearbox and clutch, and a completely new shaft drive and bevel box. Overall, every single component has been designed to be significantly lighter and more compact, which has allowed the new engine to have a much tighter overall package, transforming the riding dynamics.

Add to that the new minimal lightweight silencer, and the result is a significantly enhanced soundtrack, with a new distinctive triple tone and bark.

Rally Pro

THE NEW BENCHMARK FOR HANDLING
The Tiger 1200 has been designed to set the new benchmark for road and off-road adventure handling, courtesy of a major reduction in weight, an all-new lightweight chassis, a class-leading specification of equipment and all-new rider ergonomics.

Following an extensive mass optimisation programme across the whole bike, encompassing every component, the new generation is now more than 25kg lighter than the previous Tiger, and up to 17kg lighter than the closest shaft drive competition, based on a comparable specification of motorcycle.

Pro Family

For this new generation, each Tiger 1200 family now comes equipped with dedicated wheel dimensions, tailored to suit the adventures that different riders want. On the Rally Pro and Rally Explorer, there is a 21”/18” tubeless spoked set-up for incredible all-road ability, and on the GT, GT Pro and GT Explorer there is 19”/18” cast aluminium arrangement for more dynamic road riding ability. Ensuring outstanding grip and stability, Metzeler Tourance™ tyres are fitted to all of the GT models, while the Rally models feature Metzeler Karoo Street™ tyres for true all-terrain riding. For advanced off-road riding, the Michelin Anakee Wild is the handbook approved option.

Class-leading Brembo Stylema® brakes are fitted to all Tiger 1200 models for powerful and progressive performance. These have been selected to meet the demands of long distance road riding and the advanced off-road adventure capability of the Rally models.

The incredible stopping power provided by the Brembo calipers is managed by the advanced Optimised Cornering ABS system fitted to all of the new models, which is supported by a sophisticated IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), which continuously measures the motorcycle’s movement (pitch rate, yaw rate, roll rate, vertical acceleration, lateral acceleration, longitudinal acceleration) to calculate the lean angle of the bike and deliver the optimum level of ABS intervention. Magura HC-1 levers, adjustable for reach, deliver a progressive feel and further enhance rider comfort and control.

Making a significant contribution to the transformation in weight and handling capability, the Tiger’s new frame, which is 5.4kg lighter than the previous design, features a bolt-on aluminium rear sub-frame and bolt-on pillion hangers, enhancements developed from customer feedback.

GT Explorer

Additional weight savings comes from the new aluminium fuel tank and all-new tri-link swingarm, which is 1.5kg lighter and stronger than the previous single-sided set-up, and incorporates a smaller and lighter shaft drive and bevel box.

Bringing the rider enhanced confidence at low speeds and during non-riding manoeuvres, as well as enhanced comfort and control, all of the new 1200s come with new seat and tank ergonomics, where the seat has been slimmed down at the front, where it meets the tank. To further enable each rider to find their comfort zone, all models feature a built-in easily adjustable two-position seat mechanism which enables the rider to change the seat height by 20mm to their preferred set-up.

For the GT, GT Pro and GT Explorer there are two seat height settings – 850mm and 870mm, while for the Rally Pro and Rally Explorer these are 875mm and 895mm. Through the accessory-fit low seat option, customers will also be able to lower the seat position by an additional 20mm.

A further enhancement to comfort is provided by the new easily adjustable screen, with a simple one-handed adjustment mechanism, plus new aero screen diffusers that deflect the wind off both the rider and pillion.

The handlebar position has been optimised to suit each model in the Tiger 1200 range, contributing to the bike’s improved agility and ensuring great rider comfort. These are 20mm wider than the previous generation for improved off-road control. On the GT Explorer and Rally Explorer, the handlebars are 16mm higher than the other models in the line-up to deliver an even more commanding position. The foot peg positions have also been refined to deliver the optimum rider comfort and control for each model.

All models within the Tiger 1200 line-up have an extensive level of protection for a more secure and comfortable ride: handguards are standard for all models, aluminium skid-guard is fitted as standard on the GT Pro and GT Explorer, while an aluminium sump guard is a standard fit for the Rally Pro and Rally Explorer. Additional protection is provided on the GT Explorer and both Rally variants by the engine protection bars, while the Rally Explorer also comes with fuel tank protection bars. These items can all be added as accessories to the models where they are not standard fit.

GT Pro

COMPREHENSIVE TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE
The new generation sets a new standard for Tiger technology, with the introduction of a host of advanced features designed to enhance the ride and deliver a step up in safety, comfort and control.

The GT Explorer and Rally Explorer exclusively feature the all-new Triumph Blind Spot Radar system, developed in partnership with Continental, which delivers two key safety features. Blind Spot Assist uses a rear facing radar to let the rider know when another vehicle is in their blind spot, and Lane Change Assist, which gives a more prominent warning if the rider indicates to change lane and there is a vehicle approaching.

Optimised Cornering Traction Control comes as standard on all of the new line-up, which is supported by the bike’s advanced IMU to deliver the optimum traction control response for the riding conditions.

All of the key information the rider needs is presented through the new class-leading 7” TFT instruments with an optically bonded display, which features a new graphics package. The My Triumph Connectivity System is also fitted as standard on all models, enabling phone calls, turn-by-turn navigation and GoPro control.

Depending on the model, there are up to 6 riding modes available, which adjust throttle response, ABS, traction control and suspension settings for maximum rider control in all riding conditions. The Off-Road Pro riding mode, exclusive to the Rally Pro and Rally Explorer models, is Triumph’s most extreme off-road set-up for advanced off-road adventure, with ABS and traction control turned off, and an off-road throttle map. Rain mode has been tailored to deliver the most intervention and is limited to 100PS for enhanced safety and control when conditions are compromised.

Rally Pro

Tiger 1200 Rally Pro and Rally Explorer:
Road, Rain, Sport, Rider-configurable, Off-Road and Off-Road Pro

GT Pro

Tiger 1200 GT Pro and GT Explorer:
Road, Rain, Sport, Rider-configurable and Off-Road

Tiger 1200 GT:
Rain, Road and Sport

Rally Explorer

Great visibility in any riding condition is ensured by the new full LED headlight with a distinctive new signature Daytime Running Light (DRL). Additional visibility and illumination whilst cornering is provided by the lean-sensitive new Adaptive Cornering Lights, which come as standard on all models except the Tiger 1200 GT.

Triumph Shift Assist comes as a standard fit feature on all models, except the Tiger 1200 GT where it is available as an accessory upgrade. Triumph Shift Assist enables easy up and down gear-shifting without needing to action the clutch. Hill Hold is standard on all models except the Tiger 1200 GT. Hill Hold prevents the bike from rolling backwards when setting off on a steep incline, applying the rear brake until sensing the rider is starting to move off.

For enhanced long distance riding comfort in every weather condition, all models except the Tiger 1200 GT come with heated grips as standard, plus the GT Explorer and Rally Explorer also come with heated rider and pillion seats, and also a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System to ensure the highest possible level of rider safety. For all other models, heated seats and TPMS can be added as an accessory option.

Completing the new Tiger’s comprehensive technology package, all of the new models come with a host of additional features designed to enhance the ride, including intuitive and easily accessible switch cubes with unique-in-segment 5-way joystick control, plus illuminated switches and under seat storage with USB charger. Adjustable electronic cruise control and a centre stand also come as standard on all models except the Tiger GT.

GT Pro

DISTINCTIVE NEW TIGER STYLE
Following a brief for styling that was just as ambitious as the handling and performance updates, the new Tiger 1200 line-up delivers a distinctive new look with a more upright, commanding stance enhanced by the new redesigned minimal bodywork, clean contemporary lines and a visually lighter front end.

Each model family has been designed with a more focused look, with the GT family delivering even more road biased style, whilst the Rally family brings even more off-road attitude and stance, courtesy of the new 21’’ front wheel set-up.

The new generation also features a much slimmer waist and more compact design with narrower stand over, which not only makes it easier to get your feet on the floor, but also makes it easier to move around on while riding.

Rally Pro

Colour Options

Tiger 1200 Rally Pro and Rally Explorer
– Snowdonia White
– Sapphire Black
– Matt Khaki

GT Pro

Tiger 1200 GT Pro and GT Explorer
– Snowdonia White
– Sapphire Black
– Lucerne Blue

Tiger 1200 GT
– Snowdonia White


DEDICATED ACCESSORY RANGE
A tailor-made line-up of the very best options needed to enhance any rider’s adventure is available for the new Tiger 1200, with more than 50 Genuine Triumph Accessories to choose from to enhance the bike’s capability, comfort, style and protection.

Key accessory options include:

  • Two full luggage systems, with new Trekker moulded panniers and 52 litre twin helmet top box with passenger backrest, and new aluminium top-opening Expedition panniers, with matching 42 litre top box and backrest, available in both brushed aluminium or matt black finish, all developed by Triumph in partnership with Givi.
  • Comprehensive protection range, with engine bars, tank protection bars and aluminium sump guard.
  • Heated rider and pillion seats, plus low height heated seat.
  • Adjustable screen aero deflector
  • Triumph Shift Assist
  • LED fog lights
  • Scrolling LED indicators
  • Centre stand
  • All new Triumph Sena Bluetooth headset, a new partnership, which works with the integrated My Triumph Connectivity System and comes with Sena’s updated sound system by Harman Kardon
  • Triumph Track+ tracking system
  • Triumph Protect+ alarm system

    Rally Explorer

NEW TIGER 1200 SPECIFICATION

Engine and transmission 

GT GT Pro GT Explorer Rally Pro Rally Explorer
Type Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Capacity 1160 cc
Bore 90.0 mm
Stroke 60.7 mm
Compression 13.2:1
Maximum Power 150 PS / 148 bhp (110.4 kW) @ 9,000 rpm

85kW @ 7,750rpm (Belgian market only)
Maximum Torque 130 Nm (96 lbft) @ 7,000 rpm

121 Nm @ 6,250 rpm (Belgian market only)

127 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (Brazilian market only)
Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control
Exhaust Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system with underslung primary silencer and side mounted secondary silencer
Final Drive Shaft drive
Clutch Hydraulic, wet, multi-plate, slip & assist
Gearbox 6 speed

 

GT Pro

Chassis

GT GT Pro GT Explorer Rally Pro Rally Explorer
Frame Tubular steel frame, with forged aluminium outriggers. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe.
Swingarm Twin sided “Tri-Link” aluminium swingarm with twin aluminium torque arms.
Front Wheel Cast aluminium, 19 x 3.0in Spoked (tubeless), 21 x 2.15in.
Rear Wheel Cast aluminium, 18 x 4.25in Spoked (tubeless), 18 x 4.25in.
Front Tyre Metzeler Tourance

120/70R19 (M/C 60V TL)

 Metzeler Karoo Street

90/90-21 (M/C 54V TL)
Rear Tyre Metzeler Tourance

150/70R18 (M/C 70V TL)

 Metzeler Karoo Street

150/70R18 (M/C 70V TL)
Front Suspension Showa 49mm USD forks with semi-active damping. 200mm travel. Showa 49mm USD forks with semi-active damping.

220mm travel.
Rear Suspension Showa monoshock with semi-active damping and automatic electronic preload adjustment. 200mm wheel travel. Showa monoshock with semi-active damping and automatic electronic preload adjustment. 220mm wheel travel.
Front Brakes Brembo M4.30 Stylema monoblock radial calipers, OC-ABS, twin 320mm floating discs. Magura HC1 span adjustable radial master cylinder with separate reservoir.
Rear Brakes Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS, single 282mm disc. Rear master cylinder with remote reservoir.
Instruments Full-colour 7” TFT instrument pack with My Triumph Connectivity System

 

GT Explorer

 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

GT GT Pro GT Explorer Rally Pro Rally Explorer
Length 2245 mm 2245 mm 2256 mm 2270 mm 2296 mm
Width 849 mm (handlebars), 982 mm (handguards)
Height Without Mirrors 1436 – 1497 mm
(adjustable screen)		 1487 – 1547 mm
(adjustable screen)
Seat Height 850 – 870 mm (adjustable) 875-895 mm (adjustable)
Wheelbase 1560 mm
Rake 24.1° 23.7°
Trail 120 mm 112 mm
Wet weight* 240 kg 245 kg 255 kg 249 kg 261 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 20 litres 20 litres 30 litres 20 litres 30 litres

*(90% fuel – mass in running order)

Rally Pro

 FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS

GT GT Pro GT Explorer Rally Pro Rally Explorer
Fuel Consumption TBC following final homologation
CO2 Figures TBC following final homologation
Standard EURO 5
CO2 emissions and fuel consumption data are measured according to regulation 168/2013/EC. Figures for fuel consumption are derived from specific test conditions and are for comparative purposes only. They may not reflect real driving results.

 

GT Explorer

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