Spyshots: Triumph's new big twin
Triumph has been bolstering their line-up of motorcycles at a steady pace over the last few years, drawing on their classic designs with machines such as the Scrambler while also offering cutting-edge bikes that compete with the best from the rest of the world, like the 675. There is a rather large gap right now in between their Bonneville line and the monster Rocket III. Spy shots seem to indicate that this missing link will soon be found in the form of a liquid-cooled parallel twin-powered cruiser. Although our only photo evidence is the grainy image on the right, we can clearly see that a styling link exists between the Bonneville retro-bike and this new machine, which some are suggesting will be known as the "Speed Twin".
Rumors that the engine will fall somewhere around 1700cc and punch out triple horsepower and torque figures. If you are interested in the idea of a Triumph Big Twin to compete with Harley and the metric brands, get your checkbook ready for what will likely be a 2009 model year launch.
[Source: Cycle World]
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John P. 9:40AM (2/15/2008)
It looks too fat to be a Triumph, almost like they are trying to out harley harley-davidson. Good Luck with that.
I guess their other fat bike is selling to come out with this monster. go figure.
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Reign 10:15AM (2/15/2008)
I'll take one, it'll go nicely with my Daytona 675. :-)
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AC 10:05AM (2/15/2008)
I don't care much for that one, but they still make the sexiest bike in the world:
http://www.triumph.co.uk/images/Speedtriple_gallery_pop_4_2008.jpg
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Pinhead 11:26AM (2/15/2008)
+1
sickest streetfighter produced
rgseidl 11:57AM (2/15/2008)
I don't see why anyone would need a 1700cc engine on a motorcycle at all. Except in the US, most cars have mills that size (or smaller). A motorcycle is supposed to be a fast and above all nimble vehicle, not a two-wheeled tank.
A BMW F800 with an 800cc balanced parallel twin ought to be plenty for cruising the highways and byways.
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Alan44 12:16PM (2/15/2008)
I have a Honda with a 1300 cc V4 and love to wind it out, I can't imagine being stuck with a wimpy 800 cc scooter. If you haven't played with the big boys, don't put them down.
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jim 2:46PM (2/15/2008)
I have a big Johnson...
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Edsel 3:37PM (2/15/2008)
You are exactly right, rgeisdl. Vintage Triumphs were known, in their day, as very nimble bikes that could outrun any Harley in the twisties and probably in the straights too if it were a Triple.
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