Is Triumph the new Harley?

[raftn]

Personally I have always like the trumphys, they have suited what I want in the bike. I wrote a blog about Brand Loyalty, which probably sums up my thoughts well.

http://rogerfleming-raftnn.blogspot....-loyality.html

In reality I am with Martybabe, I dont care what people ride, that fact that you are on two wheels means we share a common passion.

I shall leave you with this thought.

May your tank always be full,
and your side stand always up.

[Maha]

Personally I have always like the trumphys, they have suited what I want in the bike. I wrote a blog about Brand Loyalty, which probably sums up my thoughts well.

http://rogerfleming-raftnn.blogspot....-loyality.html

In reality I am with Martybabe, I dont care what people ride, that fact that you are on two wheels means we share a common passion.

I shall leave you with this thought.

May your tank always be full,
and your side stand always up.

Surely the bike would fall over?...

[ukusa]

I'm taking my Trumpy on a Valentines date tonight, maybe around the hills, play with her throttle a bit. gently caress her through the corners. Then returning home to maybe a sponge bath & a jolly good buffing.

I am stopping short though, no flowers or chockies for her, she wouldn't appreciate them.

[raftn]

Surely the bike would fall over?...

Not if you a riding it!! It's not my fault that Honda riders don't get it up very often..... I am feeling very witty this morning...........or very bored....

[Swoop]

Why Triumph? Presumably with the after-sales backup and extensive spare parts inventory that Triumph have in NZ?






















Tui billboard time

[buellbabe]

I am fiercely loyal to Buell ...why? cos they are the most fun riding that I have ever experienced on a bike.

Yes I know this is about Triumphs, I will get to my point!

For that same reason Triumph is my 2nd most fav...almost as much fun to ride as the Buell and I would own one in a heartbeat if I could. (running out of room in the garage actually!)

I reckon Trumpy owners are loyal to the brand cos it has endured, they are hoonish without being OTT and most importantly ...like the Buell they have SOUL.

Hell YEAH!

[raftn]

I am fiercely loyal to Buell ...why? cos they are the most fun riding that I have ever experienced on a bike.

Yes I know this is about Triumphs, I will get to my point!

For that same reason Triumph is my 2nd most fav...almost as much fun to ride as the Buell and I would own one in a heartbeat if I could. (running out of room in the garage actually!)

I reckon Trumpy owners are loyal to the brand cos it has endured, they are hoonish without being OTT and most importantly ...like the Buell they have SOUL.

Hell YEAH!

Well said, but there is always room for another bike, have you considered putting one in the lounge? Yeah I know, I am just a wealth of ideas some times.

[buellbabe]

Well, I have plans for an extension to the garage...

[Maha]

Well, I have plans for an extension to the garage...

Have you seen this thread?...went from Triumph/Kawasaki to Buell pretty quickly.
Post 126...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...Kawasaki/page9

[shrub]

and part of it is because a long time ago I used to own trumpies. They're kind of part of the NZ motorcycling legacy and most of us have owned one or had a father/brother/uncle/mother who has owned one (I can still remember my brother coming home with his Tiger 100), but there's more than that.

I love my bike because it's a triple, which means it sounds sublime, has an incredible power delivery (admittedly only about 90 hp) and pulls from 50 kmh in top with no snatch while being silky smooth. That engine alone makes it something special, and mine has the first generation carbed engine. Ride a 1050 or 675 and they make V twins and ILF seem very ordinary - and yes, I have ridden them all.

I also really like the fact that my bike is made by a company owned by one bloke, not a division of or asset of Volkswagen, Ford, Kawasaki Heavy Industries or whoever else owns the big companies. There are no shareholders, so ultimately John Bloor calls the shots, and all out profitability comes second to building lovely bikes from what I understand.

I like the fact that when I park my bike i can park beside a Gixxer 600 ridden by a power ranger, an old classic, a 1098 or a Harley ridden by a 1%er without getting funny looks - the only ones who are standoffish are the HOG brigade with all the regalia and the 2010 bikes. I also like the fact that I regularly have old boys coming up and telling me about the Speed Twin or BSA Gold Star they loved (and old girls telling me about going courting on a triumph).

I like the fact that my bike is a bit different - there are a gazillian v twin cruisers, insanely fast ILFs and even naked bikes; but mine is different. I like the fact that mine looks like something from the 60s, has great brakes, doesn't disgrace itself through the windies and is bulletproof reliable.

I also like the fact that for some reason triumphs seem to lend themselves to owner personalisation, and I know quite a few that are way off stock - and not just catalogue customs either.

There are faster/more reliable/better handling/louder/more expensive/cheaper/better braking and even better bikes out there, but that doesn't stop me loving my bike with a passion, and being sufficiently loyal to the brand that the only other brand I'd consider would be Moto Guzzi, but only for a 1000S.

[Banditbandit]

Surely the bike would fall over?...

Naaa .. just means you never stop ...

[avgas]

You might also factor in that the 1055i is the best mass produced road-going/street motorcycle engine produced so far - as in ever.
It has most of the the low down of a v-twin and most of the pull of an IL4 - in one package.

Just like this is the best knife in the world


that is until someone pulls one of these on you

[martybabe]

I also really like the fact that my bike is made by a company owned by one bloke, not a division of or asset of Volkswagen, Ford, Kawasaki Heavy Industries or whoever else owns the big companies. There are no shareholders, so ultimately John Bloor calls the shots, and all out profitability comes second to building lovely bikes from what I understand.

I like the fact that when I park my bike i can park beside a Gixxer 600 ridden by a power ranger, an old classic, a 1098 or a Harley ridden by a 1%er without getting funny looks - the only ones who are standoffish are the HOG brigade with all the regalia and the 2010 bikes. I also like the fact that I regularly have old boys coming up and telling me about the Speed Twin or BSA Gold Star they loved (and old girls telling me about going courting on a triumph).

I like the fact that my bike is a bit different - there are a gazillian v twin cruisers, insanely fast ILFs and even naked bikes; but mine is different. I like the fact that mine looks like something from the 60s, has great brakes, doesn't disgrace itself through the windies and is bulletproof reliable.

I also like the fact that for some reason triumphs seem to lend themselves to owner personalisation, and I know quite a few that are way off stock - and not just catalogue customs either.

There are faster/more reliable/better handling/louder/more expensive/cheaper/better braking and even better bikes out there, but that doesn't stop me loving my bike with a passion, and being sufficiently loyal to the brand that the only other brand I'd consider would be Moto Guzzi, but only for a 1000S.

Bloody good post I reckon, reasoned and passionate. The last passage in particular describes Perfectly how I feel about my Beemer, the difference between us though is that I would consider any make in the search for biking nirvana.

Nothing is not worth a look, though I confess I have my favourite brands, they will of course be looked at first then on down the list. Until this thread I have to admit that Triumph was down there in the also rans for me but clearly I'm missing something and they have moved up into the 'worthy of consideration' bracket.

[Swoop]

that is until someone pulls one of these on you

Bishnu Shrestha certainly knows how to use his.

[shrub]

Bloody good post I reckon, reasoned and passionate. The last passage in particular describes Perfectly how I feel about my Beemer, the difference between us though is that I would consider any make in the search for biking nirvana.

Nothing is not worth a look, though I confess I have my favourite brands, they will of course be looked at first then on down the list. Until this thread I have to admit that Triumph was down there in the also rans for me but clearly I'm missing something and they have moved up into the 'worthy of consideration' bracket.

Go and take a Triumph for a spin. I think you'll find they move up your list.

And a BMW boxer is another bike I'd consider as an alternative, probably an R1150GS because they are designed solely for riding a long way, and I like doing that.