Triumphrat

BlitzPig · 07-29-2005

Does anyone have the US sales numbers for Triumph broken down by model?

I'm very curious about which are the best sellers...

Roadglide · 07-29-2005

NEWNAN, Georgia – – Triumph Motorcycles (America) Ltd., announced today that new retail sales in the US reached 1067 units in April, which is a new single month sales record for the Hinckley, UK based motorcycle manufacturer. This is a 32% increase over the same month last year. TMA’s previous monthly sales record was 1016 units and was set in July, 2004.

Triumph’s growth has been driven by strong sales of the Rocket III cruiser and deliveries of the all new 1050cc Sprint ST sport tourer and the legendary Speed Triple “Naked Bike”. Perennial favorites like the classic Bonneville T100 also posted strong gains.

Diego · 07-30-2005

...and that's about the most detail one will ever get out of Triumph, alas. Whatever the exact numbers are, they're clearly happy with the news, and that gives me as a customer some reason for optimism about the future of my favorite bikes.

Mancha · 07-30-2005

While on the topic of Triumph USA and recent sales, does anyone know about the status of a separate USA Triumph as a public company, issing stock? I'm part of an investment club and we're always on the lookout for interesting stock to buy.

Diego · 07-30-2005

I am not aware of any such talk, Mancha. Triumph Motorcycles America is wholly owned by the parent company in the UK, which is privately held. The arrangement is working well for them so far.

I don't foresee any public trading of Triumph so long as John Bloor remains as keen on producing motorcycles as he presently is. If he someday loses interest and Triumph becomes all about satisfying the insatiable appetite of stockholders, that'll be a very sad day for the rest of us.