Triumphrat

itchin · 10-03-2006, 06:51 PM

Why does Triumph refuse to participate in arguably the biggest motorcycle trade show in North America? Seems to me they would welcome the exposure and a chance to increase sales. I dont get it. Maybe they are just content to playing second and third fiddle to Everybody. Thoughts?

02S3 · 10-03-2006, 08:01 PM

Where I live, they will be doing demos at the local Euro shop during the show. As a member of the local RAT group I will have the priviledge of riding Triumph's bikes all day as a lead/sweep rider. :-D

rudebwoy85 · 10-03-2006, 09:11 PM

I noticed that, they were the only ones absent at the show in nyc last year, even bimota was there and I think they only make 7 bikes a year..maybe..

milqster · 10-03-2006, 09:24 PM

Just another case of them not paying attention to marketing issues I guess. Maybe they can send their marketing people to classes with their customer service folks. :razz:

dr_gallup · 10-04-2006, 08:13 AM

I was disapointed at the Atlanta show last year that Triumph & KTM were both absent. In both cases, local dealers were there with a couple of bikes over in the accessories area. No S3 or KTM 950 though. Of the 4 of us that went, 2 bought new bikes so obviously these shows connect buyers with products.

Curmudgeon · 10-04-2006, 11:06 AM

I haven't been to the Cycle World show for a couple years, but Triumph used to have a display. I stopped going because it seemed like none of the manufacturers were showing bikes I couldn't see any Sunday at Alice's, the local motorcycle hangout.

ssregal39 · 10-04-2006, 11:12 AM

just maybe, triumph likes to keep things quiet. instead of showing off at shows they like word of mouth. maybe to keep the factory small or something. just guessing. :hammer:

ctrhenry · 10-04-2006, 11:15 AM

would you like to spend 10 hours a day in the booth going

" NO THE LEVER IS SUPPOSED TO FEEL SQUISHY LIKE THAT "

I know i wouldnt , then you have the vandalism to deal with , people trying to bleed the brakes on the show bikes and such.

6485 · 10-04-2006, 11:17 AM

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On 2006-10-04 09:15, ctrhenry wrote:
would you like to spend 10 hours a day in the booth going

" NO THE LEVER IS SUPPOSED TO FEEL SQUISHY LIKE THAT "

I know i wouldnt , then you have the vandalism to deal with , people trying to bleed the brakes on the show bikes and such.

:lgh: I take it you love yer brakes Henry? :-D