To us the little English girls 2008 !
Triumph arrives at the Paris Motor Show with its 2008 novelties. For next year, the Speed Triple evolves slowly, the Daytona 675 slips into a new dress and the "Modern Classics" range goes to injection – Euro3 requires -, but with style !
The Hinckley firm presents its 2008 novelties on the occasion of the Mondial du Deux Roues, which will be held from September 29 to October 7, 2007 at Paris Porte de Versailles (read our).
For 2008, therefore, Triumph decided to revamp its best seller: the Speed Triple, which totaled 961 sales in eight months at the end of August 2007 (read) … Caution is in order !
The Daytona 675 and the Sprint ST on the other hand receive some touch-ups, as well as the Cruisers – America, Speedmaster, Rocket III, Rocket III Classic – and the Modern Classics – Bonneville, T100, Scrambler & Thruxton -, now all equipped with the system. EFI electronic injection … Discovery.
We don’t change – too much – a model that works
Best seller in France of the English brand, the Speed Triple 1050 (read) knows its first evolution since its launch in 2005.
Among the major modifications, one notes – failing to observe for the moment – that the swingarm is entirely redesigned. Likewise, the rear part including the saddle, the brake light, the mud flap and the rear buckle trim are revised and the general line of the wicked roadster becomes lighter..
The eye then turns to the rims which now have 14 spokes instead of five pairs previously, and the gray Brembo monobloc master cylinders which replace the gold ones. The fork and the new radiator painted in black also blend more with the rest of the bike..
Only the headlights, the pot and the footrest plates give the Speed Triple chrome touches. Triumph occasionally points out that the heat shield is now made of steel and that the new passenger footpegs apparently lowered by a few millimeters should "give more space to the passenger". Moui…
Daytona 675 SE-XY
Ok, the Daytona 675 receives a new decoration which emphasizes the "675" and the "Triple". Ok, its lighting is improved … But what we especially remember about the English Supersport for 2008 is the appearance of the SE finish !
Her new black dress "Phantom black"and the equally black finish of its cylinder head blend perfectly with the rims and the gold-colored inscriptions! The Daytona SE-XY should only cost" 200 to 300 € more than the standard ", predicts Triumph France. deprive ?
Still in the “Urban Sport” range, note that the Sprint ST benefits from the same improvement as the Daytona in terms of lighting, reinforced footrest surface and a steel tank, which will allow magnetic saddlebags. The Tiger for its part benefits from a new color: "Blazing Orange", the same as the Speed Triple.
Discreet injection
For 2008, America and Speedmaster "Cruisers" as well as all "Modern Classics" switch to EFI injection which "makes motorcycles cleaner, facilitates cold starts and improves the response to requests from the throttle", underlines Triumph.
Aware that this news was going to panic more than one, the British manufacturer wanted to camouflage the device on its Bonneville, T100, Scrambler and Thruxton! "The unique retro style of these icons remains unchanged as the injection bodies have been carefully designed to resemble carburetors.", hastens to reassure Triumph, which also offers approved Arrow lines.
Thruxton model receives new handlebars – "which reduces the pressure on the wrists", promises the manufacturer – while the new instrumentation allows to preserve the sporting spirit of the motorcycle. Finally, the mirrors at the end of the handlebars are fitted as standard.
As for the Cruisers, in addition to the adoption of injection, the America and Speedmaster are equipped with new tanks "giving motorcycles clear, light lines", even though their capacity goes from 16.6 to 19.9 liters.
Finally, the Rocket III are adorned with new colors: burgundy "Claret"for the Rocket III, red and white or blue and silver for the Rocket III Classic:"Cherry Red / New England White or Pacific Blue / Aluminum Silver", in the text !
See you at the Mondial to closely observe these new Triumph 2008 models as well as the rest of the English range..
And don’t forget: you can ask all your questions directly to Eric Pecoraro of Triumph France, by participating in the Chat Site on Tuesday October 2 at 2 p.m.! You can already, you just have to reconnect directly to know the answer !
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