2010 Triumph Thunderbird pricing

[James Deuce]

Looking pretty sharp.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/triumph-motorcycles/2010-triumph-thunderbird/

Should keep the price around (or maybe under) $NZ18-20k I reckon.

[sinfull]

Now that brought a smile

[Big Dave]

We're getting them here first too.

[YellowDog]

With or without the cat?

[Bren]

North America has always had a special relationship with Triumph because of the spirit that Triumph represents. Like the motorcycles themselves, people who ride a Triumph tend to be quietly confident and have a distinctive sense of style that never goes out of fashion.

Yeah Right!

[rosie631]

That's a bloody nice looking bike

[Jerry74]

That's a bloody nice looking bike

have to agree on that, darn nice

[tri boy]

Yeah Right!

And GPX 250 riders are well schooled in style................:rofl:

[Bren]

And GPX 250 riders are well schooled in style................:rofl:

I could only ride if the bloody thing was going.....:mad:

[Molly]

Thought it was a dog in the first shots I saw and still feel the same way. It's clear what market they're going for and it's just not up to the job. Victory offer a good alternative to a H-D but this 'plastichrome' pig with that shit looking rear fender (what were they thinking?) just isn't going to do it. A bigger Bonnie might have been the way to go (like a new version of the Thunderbird Sport).

Anybody know if final assembly for NZ bound bikes is in the UK or, like the Bonnie, Thailand?

[ukusa]

[QUOTE Should keep the price around (or maybe under) $NZ18-20k I reckon.[/QUOTE]

proud to say I just left the shop a deposit today. Their indication was $22 - $24K. Anyone lookin for an '07 America around Aug/Sept?

[Big Dave]

I really like the rear end and overall styling. A lot.

[Blatman]

Is this a Triumph or a Thaiumph? i.e. is it going to me made in Triumph's Thailand factory?

[martybabe]

It's the first Triumph ever that has got me interested,at under $20k it becomes a real alternative to HD. I shall see how it does in the road tests but on looks alone I'm very tempted.

[ukusa]

Is this a Triumph or a Thaiumph? i.e. is it going to me made in Triumph's Thailand factory?
Dunno, as long as it looks like the one in the pictures I don't care (just like my Chinese made Alll Blacks jersey :2thumbsup

[tri boy]

Alan Cathcart has given the pre production bike good wraps in motorcycle trader.
Still not my cup of English tea, but ya got to give Triumph kudos by again doing things "their" way. ie, not knocking out another V Twin clone cruiser like every other fecker.

[Molly]

You can have one of these for $27,000 on the road. Worth a test ride before you commit to the Triumph.

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[JacksColdSweat]

That Triumph makes me feel funny...

"...like when we used to climb the ropes in gym class...."

;o)

Roll on full license... so many nice cruisers...

[6ft5]

I want one now

[DMNTD]

Is this a Triumph or a Thaiumph? i.e. is it going to me made in Triumph's Thailand factory?

They will be a built in England :yes:

[YellowDog]

Hey Molly, great photos. They all look great when they are clean and shiney.

I think that Triumph has the trusted marque new bike image over HD at the moment.

I frequent AMPS to perve over the new bikes and I must say that I don't believe that HD have received just credit for their great styling improvements over the past few years. Triumph do very well in the USA. I recon it is a lot to do with the English sounding name and their perceived class status. A Kawasaki, however good will never be able to achieve the same. Also, it is the perceived old against new and improved. It is a bit like BMW in Germany. Triumph's sell loads in Germany there for similar reasons.

At around $25k the T-Bird looks a bit too pricey to me. Like with my Tiger; wait for the NZ$/US$ to go back to >80c and then import one :-)

[JacksColdSweat]

Y'all prolly know this: http://www.triumphthunderbirdcruiser.com/newzealand/ThunderbirdHome.aspx

But I'm retarded and found it hard to find on the NZ site...

[Owl]

It's the first Triumph ever that has got me interested,at under $20k it becomes a real alternative to HD. I shall see how it does in the road tests but on looks alone I'm very tempted.

It won't be under $20k as pointed out earlier. It's $US1200 dearer than the S3 and that's $20k here.:yes:

[martybabe]

It won't be under $20k as pointed out earlier. It's $US1200 dearer than the S3 and that's $20k here.:yes:

Just going on the ops guesstimate of $18-$20k nz but around the 20 mark is still good and I'm still interested, $23 ish and up and it will have to compete with several Harleys.That will make it a tougher call for me.

Time will tell eh.

[ukusa]

Just going on the ops guesstimate of $18-$20k nz but around the 20 mark is still good and I'm still interested, $23 ish and up and it will have to compete with several Harleys.That will make it a tougher call for me.

Time will tell eh.

I've ordered mine, Street n Sport told me 22K - 24K, but will ultimately depend on exchange rate at the time. The extras are what's worrying to think about (aftermarket pipes? & other goodies). Anti lock brakes are another option to consider, and I hear they will have a 1700cc kit (not to mention the dozens of chrome add ons)

[Molly]

I've ordered mine, Street n Sport told me 22K - 24K, but will ultimately depend on exchange rate at the time. The extras are what's worrying to think about (aftermarket pipes? & other goodies). Anti lock brakes are another option to consider, and I hear they will have a 1700cc kit (not to mention the dozens of chrome add ons)

I have a mate in Dunsandel that makes polished stainless steel racks, saddlebag supports, crash bars etc. (mostly) for Triumphs. He sells shitloads into the US and Europe and undercuts Triumph on their overpriced chrome tat. If you go with this bike and want some tig welded QUALITY parts making up, I'll put you in touch.

[ukusa]

I have a mate in Dunsandel that makes polished stainless steel racks, saddlebag supports, crash bars etc. (mostly) for Triumphs. He sells shitloads into the US and Europe and undercuts Triumph on their overpriced chrome tat. If you go with this bike and want some tig welded QUALITY parts making up, I'll put you in touch.

sounds good, my current Triumph has some non original pannier rails which I bought through the local dealer. I think they were made locally, but not sure where.

[Molly]

He usually sells direct rather than through dealers as far as I know so doubt yours will be from his workshop. He did say he wanted to start making them for the America / Speedmaster range and was going to borrow one to get that underway.

[Oxy]

Just ordered my Tbird.. should be here in a week. In the meantime I'm bikeless and doin it hard. Bike sold on TradeMe way too quick lol

[ukusa]

Just ordered my Tbird.. should be here in a week. In the meantime I'm bikeless and doin it hard. Bike sold on TradeMe way too quick lol
Do they have spares? thought they'd all pre-sold.

[Oxy]

Do they have spares? thought they'd all pre-sold.

Far as I know there were 3 containers coming, total of 50? bikes. I think the black ones (like mine) might be all gone, but there are some two colour ones left (far as I know)

[ukusa]

Far as I know there were 3 containers coming, total of 50? bikes. I think the black ones (like mine) might be all gone, but there are some two colour ones left (far as I know)
Yeah I heard the 50 were pre sold, and there were also demos for the dealers.
I've also got a black one ($600 cheaper, should cover half the insurance cost) ordered back in April. Been without my America for about 5 or 6 weeks now. Getting withdrawal symptoms.

[Indiana_Jones]

Been without my America for about 5 or 6 weeks now. Getting withdrawal symptoms.

lol you poor bugger.

My old man is considering trading in his America for a T-bird.

Time will tell.

I might goto the lauch party they're having on the shore next week.

-Indy

[ckai]

lol you poor bugger.

My old man is considering trading in his America for a T-bird.

Time will tell.

I might goto the lauch party they're having on the shore next week.

-Indy

Ditto here. I got an invite to the party and left the picture of the bike on the table so the folks could give it to my nephew (2yo and loves Trumphys:yes:). Turns out the old man saw it and fell in love. He's bugging me to go to the party so he can come!!!

I think he was chuffed when I turned up on my new bike and it was a triumph since he had one in his younger days. Would be good to get him out on 2-wheels again, especially on Her Majesties Steed.

So has anyone got a firmer price idea or are we still thinking around the mid-20's?

[ukusa]

So has anyone got a firmer price idea or are we still thinking around the mid-20's?
$23,990 for Black, $24,590 for Blue/White & Aluminium/Black (lotsa money for a cobra stripe)

[ckai]

$23,990 for Black, $24,590 for Blue/White & Aluminium/Black (lotsa money for a cobra stripe)

Yeah it is but damn it looks good. I'll let the old man know.

[rosie631]

Liked the look of these from the pics. But having seen on in the flesh today I'm not fussed on it. Just my humble opinion.

[Big Dave]

Works for me a lot.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/38126832@N02/

The best part is riding it though. Sweet bike.

[xknuts]

Works for me a lot.
The best part is riding it though. Sweet bike.

Me too! I liked it better in the flesh than the promo photos. But a close friend rode a demo on a poker run, and found the heel of his boots worn out hitting the ground on corners. :shit:

[mossy1200]

Me too! I liked it better in the flesh than the promo photos. But a close friend rode a demo on a poker run, and found the heel of his boots worn out hitting the ground on corners. :shit:

Steel heel caps fix that and make sparks.