Our generation would be a witness to the oncoming of the iconic bike makers – the UK’s mighty Triumph. Triumph is starting their operations in India with 7 new launches from their 2012 international lineup. And Triumph was in full swing when they displayed all the models at the Auto Expo 2012. Let’s take a closer look at what all the hoopla is all about.
I would be listing down all the 7 models in ascending order of their price along with the major details of the bike. Read them and understand what these might be made up of. Also listed are the ex-showroom prices of all the bikes which were given to me by the officials (more aptly a beautiful lady) at the Triumph stall at the Auto Expo 2012.
All the Triumph models would come with a 2 year and unlimited mileage warranty as standard.
Bonneville (Rs 5.5 Lakhs)
- Modern Classic
- Powered by an 865cc DOHC parallel twin motor
- Surprisingly this is an Air cooled engine
- Produces peak power of 68PS @ 7500rpm & max torque of 68Nm @ 5800 rpm
- Comes with a 5 speed gearbox
- Tyres: Front – 110/70 R17 ; Rear – 130/80 R17
- Brakes: Front – Single 310mm disc with Nissin twin piston caliper; Rear – Single 275mm disc with Nissin twin piston caliper
- Analogue speedometer with odometer, tripmeter and clock
- Saddle height at a very low 740mm (adjustable)
- 2115 x 790 x 1130 (Length x Width x Height in mm)
- Wheelbase: 1490mm
- 16 liters of fuel tank capacity
- Weighs a heavy 225 kg all inclusive
- Would be available in Phantom Black & Aurum Gold
- This would be the cheapest Triumph at 5.5 lakhs ex showroom
Having seen this bike for the first time, it looks a very huge version of Yamaha RD350. True classic and contemporary styling.
Street Triple (Rs 5.75 Lakhs)
- Naked Sports
- Powered by a 12 valve DOHC inline 3 cylinder 675cc liquid cooled engine
- Capable of producing an insane 106PS @ 11700 rpm. Max torque of 68Nm @9200 rpm
- Sports a 6 speed gearbox
- Tyres: Front – 120/70 R17 ; Rear – 180/55 R17
- Brakes: Front – Twin 308mm disc with Nissin twin piston caliper; Rear – Single 220mm disc with Nissin single piston caliper.
- Digital speedometer, trip meter, analogue tachometer, lap timer, gear indicator, programmable gear change lights and clock
- Saddle height at 800mm (adjustable)
- 2000 x 735 x 1060 (Length x Width x Height in mm)
- Wheelbase: 1410mm
- 17.4 liters of fuel tank capacity
- Weighs a heavy 189 kg all inclusive
- Would be available in Phantom Black, Imperial Purple & Crystal White
- Price – 5.75 lakh ex showroom
At this price this bikes makes immense sense. I am sure the era of twin lights is coming back and in style. With a pronounced styling Street Triple is the bike I would love to own with my senses open.
Daytona 675 (Rs 7 Lakhs)
- Super Sports
- Powered by a liquid cooled 12 valve DOHC inline 3 cylinder 675cc engine
- Capable of producing a humongous power output of 125PS @ 12600 and 72Nm of peak torque @ 72Nm
- 6 Speed gearbox
- Tyres: Front – 120/70 R17 ; Rear – 180/55 R17
- Brakes: Front – Twin 308mm disc with Nissin four piston caliper; Rear – Single 220mm disc with Nissin single piston caliper.
- Digital speedometer, trip meter, analogue tachometer, lap timer, gear indicator, programmable gear change lights and clock
- Saddle height @ 830mm
- 2020 x 710 x 1105 (Length x Width x Height in mm)
- Wheelbase: 1395mm
- 17.4 liters of fuel tank capacity
- Weighs a heavy 185 kg all inclusive
- Would be available in Phantom Black & Diablo Red
- Price – 7 lakh ex showroom
I don’t know how the R6 rides. I don’t know how this Daytona rides. But if there is any other bike which seems so desirable after the R6, it is this one!
Speed Triple (Rs 8 Lakhs)
- Naked Sports
- Elder brother of Street Triple
- Powered by a 12 valve DOHC inline 3 cylinder 1050cc liquid cooled engine
- Capable of producing 135PS @ 9400 rpm. Max torque of 111Nm @7750 rpm
- Sports a 6 speed gearbox
- Tyres: Front – 120/70 R17 ; Rear – 190/55 R17
- Brakes: Front – Twin 320mm disc with Brembo 4 piston caliper; Rear – Single 225mm disc with Nissin single piston caliper.
- Digital speedometer, fuel gauge, trip meter, analogue tachometer, gear indicator, programmable gear change lights, lap timer, service interval announcement
- Saddle height at 825mm (adjustable)
- 2100 x 795 x 1110 (Length x Width x Height in mm)
- Wheelbase: 1435mm
- 17.5 liters of fuel tank capacity
- Weighs a heavy 214 kg all inclusive
- Would be available in Phantom Black, Diablo Red & Crystal White
- Price – 8 lakh ex showroom
If your insatiable quest doesn’t get quenched by the smaller Triple (which in itself is insanely bigger), consider this mammoth to be parked at your doors – Simply a drool maal.
Tiger 800XC (Rs 11.4 Lakhs)
- Off roader
- Powered by a 12 valve DOHC inline 3 cylinder 799cc liquid cooled engine
- Capable of producing 95PS @ 9300 rpm. Max torque of 79Nm @7850 rpm
- Sports a 6 speed gearbox
- Tyres: Front – 90/90 ZR17 ; Rear – 150/70 ZR17
- Brakes: Front – Twin 308mm disc with Nissin 2 piston calipers; Rear – Single 255mm disc with Nissin single piston caliper.
- Digital speedometer, trip meter, analogue tachometer, gear indicator, fuel gauge, service indicator and clock
- Saddle height at 845mm (adjustable)
- 2215 x 865 x 1390 (Length x Width x Height in mm)
- Wheelbase: 1545mm
- 19 liters of fuel tank capacity
- Weighs a heavy 215 kg all inclusive
- Would be available in Phantom Black, Intense Orange & Crystal White
- Price – 11.4 lakh ex showroom
For the off-roading junkies who just can’t find something right till now, your tool has arrived! Not my type though!
Storm (Rs 17 Lakhs)
- Power Cruiser
- Powered by a DOHC parallel twin 270 degree 1699cc liquid cooled engine
- Capable of producing 98PS @ 5200 rpm. Max torque of (cough cough…!) 156Nm @2950 rpm
- Sports a 6 speed gearbox
- Tyres: Front – 120/70 R19 ; Rear – 200/50 R17
- Brakes: Front – Twin 310mm discs with Nissin 4 piston calipers; Rear – Single 310mm disc with Brembo twin piston calipers
- Analogue speedometer, integrated rev counter, scroll button on handlebars, Trip computer, fuel gauge and clock
- Saddle height at 700mm (adjustable)
- 2240 x 880 x 1120 (Length x Width x Height in mm)
- Wheelbase: 1615mm
- 22 liters of fuel tank capacity
- Weighs 339 kgs all inclusive ONLY!
- Would be available in Matt Black & Jet Black
- Price – 17 lakh ex showroom
Name it hurricane, storm, earthquake, it simply seemed built for purpose – a purpose to demolish stuff. Those torque and power figures can put modern cars to shame. Shell out 17 lakh and you can make this as your new home.
Rocket III Roadster (Rs 22 Lakhs)
- Power Cruiser
- Powered by a DOHC inline 3 cyliner 2294cc liquid cooled engine
- Capable of producing 148PS @ 5750 rpm. Max torque of (** Author faints**) 221Nm @2750 rpm
- Sports a 5 speed gearbox; shaft drive
- Tyres: Front – 150/80 R19 ; Rear – 240/50 R16
- Brakes: Front – Twin 320mm discs with Nissin 4 piston calipers ABS; Rear – Single 316mm disc with Brembo twin piston calipers ABS
- Analogue speedometer with LCD odometer, trip information, clock, analogue tachometer, fuel level indicator and gear indicator
- Saddle height at 750mm (adjustable)
- 2500 x 970 x 1165 (Length x Width x Height in mm)
- Wheelbase: 1695mm
- 24 liters of fuel tank capacity
- Weighs 367 kgs all inclusive Only!
- Would be available in Phantom Black, Phantom Red Haze, Phantom Blue Haze
- Price – 22 lakh ex showroom Only
If this were not a public forum and you people were not reading this, I would have expressed my feelings better. This is the hugest bike I have ever seen with my naked eye. Considering its specs, It feels it could gulp down roads without burping even once. If you are eyeing this colossal creature start gymming right away. If God gives me immense money and close all my senses, this Rocket would be my choice!
By,
Saad Khan
Team BikeAdvice
