Triumph Trophy SE in the 50,000 km endurance test

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Triumph Trophy SE in the 50,000 km endurance test

S-Class on two wheels

The top tourer Triumph Trophy SE carries you safe and secure over the longest distances. With a lot of comfort, great features and a long range. Heavenly. But it works in the long run?

Hannah was in touring heaven: at the end of September 2014, the nine-year-old was sitting in the back seat of the Triumph Trophy SE. Papa Jorg Lohse, the service man in the editorial office, swung them through the bend paradise of the Vosges just before the end of the long-term test. The little one felt as secure as in Abraham’s lap on the MOTORCYCLE endurance tester. The top case as a backrest and the wide side cases convey exactly the right amount of security. Motorcycling as a relaxed experience, well-protected and extremely comfortable. This is exactly what the British top tourer has stood for for two years.

Triumph Trophy SE in the 50,000 km endurance test

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Even small things cost time and nerves

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The Trophy SE is a big motorcycle.

“Heavy, bulky and wobbly when maneuvering,” was the opinion not only of MOTORRAD newsman Mike Schumann. At over 30 ° C in midsummer, it also felt like being on a grill. The downside of the unrivaled wind protection offered by the higher and wider touring windshield on the Triumph Trophy SE, which was installed throughout the endurance test. It moves electrically up and down 16.4 centimeters. There are also entertaining standard equipment with audio system (logical, with MP3 / iPod connection), on-board computer and electrically adjustable, bright headlights. All sunshine so over 50,000 kilometers of endurance test, thanks to the complete feel-good program on board?

Well, in the first half of the test distance, the Triumph Trophy SE kept the testers busy. It started at 9308 km with a defective heated grip and a leaky fork seal. But even the little things cost time and nerves. Therefore, every unscheduled workshop visit in the MOTORRAD endurance test is penalized with a deduction of one point of the 100 achievable, regardless of the guarantee. All in all, our trophy had to go to the Triumph dealer five unplanned times.

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The 134 hp 1,215 cubic cardan triple is technically identical in the Tourer Trophy SE and the travel enduro Tiger Explorer, only the airbox and stainless steel exhausts are individual. The elastic and, thanks to the massive balancer shaft, smooth-running three-cylinder sometimes irritated at the beginning with jerky engine running and misfiring. When it reached 17,228 kilometers, it even went out completely during the journey and had to be picked up by van. The only real glitch that costs another five of the maximum possible 100 points.

Triumph suspected that the cause of the misfiring was a defective throttle valve potentiometer. So off to the exchange. Only later did it emerge that the engine control unit was actually the cause. It was then completely revised. And retrospectively retrofitted in all affected Triumph Trophy and Tiger Explorer models. The conversion campaign was officially carried out via a recall via the Federal Motor Transport Authority. The chassis numbers 524 056 (Tiger Explorer / XC) and 561 284 (Trophy / SE) to 637 165 were affected. The new central computer has been reliably doing its job in our endurance test copy since the kilometer reading of 24,655. Triumph dealt with the second official recall on this train: the installation of an additional stop on the main stand (for chassis numbers 561 284 to 590 855).

Was there anything else? Yes, odds and ends. Starting problems arose after 26,745 kilometers. Oddly enough, depending on whether the front wheel was straight or turned when starting. As a result, there were new steering controls with extended lines for the Triumph Trophy SE.

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Tires last around 10,000 kilometers

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From the end of the endurance test onwards, calm gradually returned. Okay, at 34,405 mileage there was a new fan after falling rocks, as well as a new heated handle. Otherwise the Triumph Trophy SE ran and ran; thanks to its 26-liter tank, ate kilometers "like the cookie monster its biscuits" (test editor Johannes Muller). Incidentally, KTM in-house designer Gerald Kiska was responsible for the visual design of the trophy, which is strongly reminiscent of the RT-BMW. So it can not only be angular and jagged, but also round and curved. In any case, the Triumph Trophy SE demonstrated how cheeky an XXL tourer can drive: Your pounds are quickly forgotten while driving, the big bumbler swings loosely and easily around the corner. Neutral and precise, amazingly handy. But only as long as the tires are fresh. With a worn profile, it suddenly drives out of round, wobbly, turns in harmoniously, stands up in an inclined position. A tendency which the already better Pirelli Angel GT (special code "A") seem to alleviate instead of the standard ST (front "A"). After all, the original tires last a long time, around 10,000 kilometers at the front and rear.

And that despite a high proportion of the motorway and a lot of weight on the front wheel, which puts more strain on the front tire. Triumph does not generally give any tire approvals, only manufacturer recommendations without binding character: Triumph has "tested these and found them to be good", everything else is a matter for the tire manufacturer and the customer. The same applies to a topic that ran like a red thread through the logbook and made dismantling the engine of the Triumph Trophy SE exciting despite zero point zero oil consumption: conspicuous mechanical noises from the cylinder head. After production started, Triumph noticed that the exhaust valve guides on early models were slightly too short and the diameters of the bucket tappets were slightly too small. And since then he has been installing completely modified cylinder heads.

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Practically every component can still be used

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The offer to "old owners" to have a head of the new series retrofitted was a voluntary service measure: it could, but did not have to be carried out. Conversion rate: around 80 percent. MOTORRAD waived the measure at Triumph Trophy SE because the involved dealer found the noises "still harmless". A special test: How long can valves tilt minimally? Answer: at least 50,000 kilometers. Because although the valve seat width has reached the level of wear (as the only component of the engine), the first head held out completely. It goes without saying that a completely new cylinder head will now be installed during assembly.

Otherwise, however, practically every component of the Triumph Trophy SE can be used again. Only a steel disc of the clutch and a spacer in the same should be better exchanged. Apart from that, only small blemishes appeared in the dismantled engine. These include a tiny break in material on the camshaft and minimal pitting on individual cams. Furthermore, slight traces of running on the upper connecting rod eyes including piston pin and on the rather thick timing chain tensioner. Nothing bad. The uneven contact pattern on the outer crankshaft bearings is curious. It is possible that the bore is not exactly aligned here or that the motor housing has warped slightly.

Manageable 900 euros pure inspection costs

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… The engine and ancillary units are hidden under many covers. Note the unconventional tank shape.

Triumph is surprised by the finding that it did not appear in its own long-term testers. However, they were not operated with Elf engine oil. The explanation that it is better to stick to the prescribed viscosity 10W40, but at temperatures above 40 ° C, should use the 10W50, which is more viscous in the hot engine, seems more valid. In Triumph’s opinion, the contact pattern of the crankshaft bearings does not odd their further function. The assembly of the dismantled engine puzzle, which the vocational school for automotive technology in Mattighofen takes on, can begin. All in all, the Triumph Trophy SE is a complex construction. “If you know the tricks, it is structured logically, so maintenance and service are not that difficult,” Triumph replies. And refers to the pioneeringly long 16,000 maintenance intervals. On the first 48,000 kilometers, the factory only specifies 10.95 maintenance hours. In fact, just under 900 euros pure inspection costs (without material) are manageable. Those who drive less per year can have a cheaper, “slimmed-down” annual inspection with fewer test points.

The mighty three-cylinder Kardantourer is a pretty massive construction, the English are playing it safe in terms of materials. "High-speed stability and a solid construction are more important to us than saving 500 grams", says press spokesman Uli Bonsels. This reflects the durability of both cardan shafts and engine innards. And the gasoline consumption is low despite fast motorway sections with an average of 6.1 liters per 100 kilometers, just over five liters are also possible. Despite some teething problems, the Triumph Trophy SE placed 15th among all endurance test machines. A forgiving end for Abraham’s bosom, dear Hannah.

Wear and tear after 50,000 test kilometers with the Tiumph Trophy SE.

Cylinder head: All valves with low deposits. Exhaust valves are leaking, the compression decreased a little on all cylinders. The exhaust valve seats are unevenly turned and greatly widened. Some cams show minimal pitting.

Cylinder / piston: The pistons present a uniform contact pattern with few tracks and deposits, the flawless cylinders also show only minimal tracks.

Crank drive: A foreign body is embedded in a connecting rod bearing. All three connecting rod eyes and piston pins show stronger tracks on one side. The outer crankshaft bearings show increased material removal at the edge, the contact pattern of all crankshaft bearings is uneven.

Power transmission: A steel plate of the clutch is slightly warped with signs of overheating, otherwise the clutch and the generously dimensioned gearbox are in very good condition. Individual teeth on the rear ring gear of the cardan have somewhat stronger tracks.

Frame / chassis: The frame, the swing arm and the other attachments are in good condition, and the paintwork also makes a very durable impression. Swing arm and steering head bearings are free of play. The rear brake disc is worn out.

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Triumph Trophy SE performance diagram.

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Performance

Measurement according to   2,391 km   49,291 km
acceleration
0-100 km / h dry 3.8 3.8
0-140 km / h dry 6.2 6.2
0-180 km / h dry 14.6 14.7
Draft
60-100 km / h dry 4.8 4.8
100-140 km / h dry 5.3 5.2
140-180 km / h dry 7.4 8.0
Average consumption over 50,000 km
Fuel (super) l / 100 km 6.1
Engine oil l / 1000 km –

Power on the crankshaft; Measurements on the Dynojet roller test stand 250, corrected according to 95/1 / EG, maximum possible deviation ± 5%.

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Endurance test rating.

The rating table gives an overview of the MOTORRAD endurance test machines from recent years. A maximum of 100 points can be earned, divided into five partial scores. The costs per kilometer include expenses for inspections, spare and wear parts, tires and chain sets. The fuel consumption is the average over the entire 50,000 test kilometers. The depreciation is based on a DAT estimate. The relation to the list price is evaluated at the beginning of the test. Extraordinary workshop visits result in the deduction of one point. Breakdowns on the way will be penalized with a five point deduction. Extremely low maintenance costs (à la Honda NC 700 S) and moderate fuel consumption give the Trophy many plus points. With the cylinder head replaced, the wear rating could have been a little better.

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