Triumphrat

dazco · 12-11-2006

This seems to confirm more than anything so far that the rumored 1500-1600 cruiser is a reality. I cannot wait if this is true. Just hope it's not too expensive. If it turns out to be real i think it's going to be a huge seller and will suck up a lot of otherwise potential 900 twin and rocket customers, assuming of course it's nice. i think it would be triumph's idea of competition for harley's market, so hopefully they'll dress in in the finest materials like HD does but w/o the extreme price tag of a HD.

80-90 HP, speedy-like looks.......mmmmmmmm ! Just call me Sal.......short for salivating. :-D

MA0458 · 12-11-2006

Daz, WHAT seems to confirm? Was there supposed to be a link? :???:

Silverado57 · 12-11-2006

So if it's a foregone conclusion, the only question becomes will it have chrome accents like the America? Or the dark look of the Speedmaster?

[ This message was edited by: Silverado57 on 2006-12-11 19:09 ]

dazco · 12-11-2006

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On 2006-12-11 18:42, MA0458 wrote:
Daz, WHAT seems to confirm? Was there supposed to be a link? :???:

Mare, i think you age is showing......better get an eye exam. :-D The first word ("This") in my post is a link.

dazco · 12-11-2006

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On 2006-12-11 18:47, Silverado57 wrote:
So if it's a foregone conclusion, the only question becomes will it have chrome accents like the America? Or the dark look of the Speedmaster?

To be honest i'm not perticulary concened with that. Black would be nice because i like the look and it's so much easier to clean. But with 90 HP or thereabouts (a guess) i can live without any black. :-D Besides, i like the "other look" just fine. I prefer the black look, but in the scheme of things it's not real important if the rest is really happening. Now if the look is as ugly as the non black rocket i may think twice. The black rocket looks fine, but as ugly as the motor is the non black one makes it stand out like a sore thumb. But if it's air cooled then we don't have to worry about it being the rumored 2 cylinder version of the rocket engine. I just hope it stays as true to the original triumphs as the current twin do.

Silverado57 · 12-11-2006

Better yet Daz, maybe they'll make a chrome-y and a dark version, like the current America and Speedmaster choices.

Nah, that would be too good to be true. :razz:

dazco · 12-11-2006

Thats what i meant. I have a fair deal of chrome on mine. If it were mostly black i'd have a LOT of accessorising to do, or i'd be spending a lot of time at the platers. I don't like VERY black bikes. Just the engine, and not the whole engine which you can tyell by my cam cover. I think black looks great, but only when contrasted by chrome and some color at least on the tank.

sweatmachine · 12-11-2006

I'll see it when I believe it.

I hope they have a big bonnie too, and not just cruisers.

firie9 · 12-11-2006

personally, I would like to see something completely different. Don't ask me what, but definitely a cruisy number that takes on all its opposition and particularly .....

Let's really see the empire strike back

ChuckofTahoe · 12-12-2006

That sounds fantastic guys. If it is a retro style twin, I would love to see it in a taller, stouter version of the Bonneville frame and geometry.

That would be so hot.