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Old 12-17-2005   #18 (permalink)
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On 2005-12-17 10:05, JohnRimmer wrote:
For comparison,the big national show in the UK was at the NEC Birmingham.Triumph were there of course,but the only Italian manufacturer was Ducati.No Aprilia,MV or Moto Guzzi.
And guess what? Ducati is in financial distress - getting bought out, and they have not made a profit in years.

I agree with John - Triumph is being fiscally responsible - unlike some other motorcycle companies that think with their heart instead of their head. Thanks to John Bloor's sensibilities, Triumph will most likely be around for a long time into the future!

[ This message was edited by: cafetbird on 2005-12-17 12:32 ]
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