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  • 2021 Triumph Trident design prototype unveiled – To get ‘Triple’ engine

    The Triumph Trident appears to borrow most of its components from the Street Triple
    Triumph Motorcycles has debuted the final design prototype of the upcoming Trident retro-classic roadster that is scheduled to be launched next year. Showcased at the London Design Museum, the motorcycle’s design is described as a ‘contemporary take of Triumph’s style and attitude‘.
    2021 Triumph Trident – market positioning

    The 2021 Triumph Trident is expected to be positioned as the most affordable product belonging to the manufacturer’s famous triple-cylinder family of motorcycles. It can be clearly seen that the final design prototype shares quite a lot of components with the Street Triple including the most critical one – the engine.
    Design
    Triumph Motorcycles says that the 2021 Trident project took its Hinckley-based design team 4 years to develop. The motorcycle has design inputs from popular Italian designer Rodolfo Frascoli who also contributed to the recently introduced Tiger 900.

    The roadster features a minimalist, uncluttered design characterized by a muscular fuel tank with accentuated knee indents, cantilevered tailpiece devoid of bodywork, circular headlamp (appears to be an LED unit), and a simple digital instrument console. The motorcycle offers a natural upright riding stance typical for a retro-classic roadster.
    Chassis and engine
    Triumph has not revealed detailed technical specifications but has confirmed that the motorcycle will be powered by a triple-cylinder motor. We expect the 2021 Triumph Trident to borrow the Street Triple R’s 765 cc liquid-cooled engine. On board the street fighter, the motor is tuned to produce 118 hp and 77 Nm of torque. The top-end RS variant has 123 hp and 79 Nm of torque on tap. Triumph may tweak the engine and 6-speed gearbox to suit the new Trident’s relaxed character. The 47 hp 660 cc in-line three-cylinder engine aimed at European A2 license holders could also be on the cards.

    Like its twin-eyed sibling, the 2021 Triumph Trident employs twin-spar aluminium frame. While the prototype features a different rear sub-frame, the die-cast aluminium swing arm has been carried forward from the Street Triple. The USD front forks and rear monoshock, alloy wheels, tyres and braking system are also common to both motorcycles.
    Launch
    The 2021 Triumph Trident is set to hit the showrooms in Europe in Spring 2021. We can expect the roadster to be introduced in India a few months after its international debut. It is likely to be the most affordable Triumph product until the first product out of Triumph-Bajaj gets ready in 2022 with a price tag of around INR 2 lakh. The Trident will take on the likes of Ducati Scrambler. More

  • Triumph Bonneville Free Accessories worth Rs 61,000 in India

    The exclusive offer for Triumph Motorcycle India’s Bonneville models is available only in August 2020
    The first word that strikes our mind while coming across a Triumph Bonneville is ‘vintage’. The Bonneville range has been able to find many consumers because of its simplistic retro styling and equally impressive performance.

    On the occasion of the ‘Bonneville’ moniker’s 61st anniversary, Triumph Motorcycles India is offering free accessories worth up to Rs 61,000 for the entire Bonneville range. The offer will be applicable only in the month of August 2020. The Indian-spec BS6 Triumph Bonneville range consists of the Street Twin, T100, T120 and Speedmaster.
    Accessories coming under the offer extend to leather saddlebags, new handlebars, silencers, bar-end mirrors, different seating options and more. The offer would surely draw the attention of prospective buyers and help boost the bike maker’s sales figures in the country. It would also give a push to pre-festive season sales.

    Recently, the British manufacturer launched the BS6 avatars of the Bonneville Street Twin and Speedmaster. The updated 2020MY Street Twin now comes at a starting price of Rs 7.45 lakh ex-showroom, Rs 13,000 premium over its BS4 predecessor. Apart from the mandatory emission update, there is no major change in the modern classic. The motorcycle continues to derive power from a 900cc parallel-twin motor. It generates 65bhp and 80Nm of torque.
    Transmission duties are carried by a 5-speed gearbox. It is offered in three colour schemes: Jet Black, Korosi Red and Matte Ironstone. While the first one is offered at the base price, the rest are retailed at Rs 7.58 lakh ex-showroom. The entry-level ‘Bonnie’, Street Twin is also the most affordable product from Triumph Motorcycles India.
    Key features equipped on the Street Twin are dual-channel ABS, TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System), TCS (Traction Control System), single-pod semi-digital instrument console, torque-assist clutch, riding modes (Road & Rain), etc. It has a dry weight of 198 kg and carries a 12-litre fuel tank.
    BS6 Bonneville Speedmaster
    The Triumph Speedmaster, on the other hand, is priced at Rs 11.33 lakh ex-showroom. Interestingly though, this model has not seen any price hike form its phased-out BS4 counterpart. The 2020MY Bonneville Speedmaster is powered by a 1200cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that cranks up 77bhp of power and 106 Nm of torque. Like the Street Twin, there are no major changes over the BS4 model except for the addition of a new colour scheme, Cobalt Blue with Jet Black. More

  • 2020 Triumph Street Twin BS6 launch price Rs 7.45 lakh

    The 2020MY Triumph Street Twin BS6 is powered by a 900cc parallel-twin engine making 65bhp and 80Nm of torque
    Triumph Motorcycles India has launched the entry-level Street Twin modern classic in 2020MY BS6 format. Ex-showroom prices start at Rs 7.45 lakh and increase by about Rs 13,000 depending on colour. There are three colour choices: Jet Black (no extra cost), Matte Ironstone and Korosi Red.

    It was only recently that the British motorcycle manufacturer launched the 2020MY BS6-compliant Street Triple R inline-3 naked sports motorcycle with a price tag of Rs 8.84 lakh ex-showroom. The company has already updated its other premium Bonneville modern classic models such as the T100, T120 and Speedmaster to BS6 specifications, alongside a few improvements in terms of aesthetics, equipment and performance.
    The Triumph Street Twin is one of the most affordable ‘premium’ twin-cylinder street bikes on the Indian market. Harley-Davidson’s Street 750, a popular alternative to the Street Twin, currently comes at an ex-showroom starting price of Rs 5.34 lakh. However, this could see a major hike since the American motorcycle maker plans to wind up local production at its Bawal (Haryana) manufacturing facility.

    Notable features
    Key highlights of the new Street Twin include 4-piston Brembo front brake (310mm single disc; 220mm Nissin 2-piston disc at the back), torque-assist clutch, single-pod semi-digital instrument console, riding modes (Road & Rain), TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System), dual-channel ABS, switchable TCS (Traction Control System), etc. When it comes to styling, the motorcycle gives complete justice to its ‘modern classic’ tag.
    Triumph Motorcycles’ entry-level choice rides on 100/90R18 (F) and 150/70R17 (R) tyres shod on cast aluminium alloy wheels. The motorcycle is built on a tubular steel cradle chassis, supported by 41mm forks at the front and twin shock absorbers at the rear. Both offer 120mm of suspension travel.

    It weighs 198kg dry and packs a 12-litre fuel tank. At a seat height of 760mm, the Street Twin is one of the best accessible premium middleweights for beginners.
    Engine & specs
    Powering the 2020MY Indian-spec Triumph Street Twin is a 900cc liquid-cooled SOHC parallel-twin engine. It churns out 65bhp @ 7,500rpm and 80Nm @ 3,700 while mated to a 5-speed transmission. Compared to the previous version, the brushed dual exhaust system has undergone some modifications to meet BS6 emission norms.

    At present, Triumph Motorcycles has eight products in its Indian portfolio. The range starts from Street Twin BS6 and goes up to the longitudinal inline-3 sports cruiser, Rocket III (costs Rs 18 lakh ex-showroom). More

  • 2020 Triumph Street Triple R BS6 India-launch price Rs 8.84 lakh

    The new Triumph Street Triple R is more responsive with excellent low- and mid-range torque characteristics
    Triumph Motorcycles India has launched the all-new 2020MY Street Triple R BS6 at a starting price of Rs 8.84 lakh ex-showroom. The British marque has already launched the higher BS6-compliant Triumph Street Triple RS in the country, at a starting price of Rs 11.13 lakh ex-showroom. The ‘R’ is essentially a mid-spec ‘RS’. Triumph Motorcycles India claims that its latest offering is much “more accessible and affordable than before”.

    Shoeb Farooq, Business Head of Triumph Motorcycles India, states that the Indian motorcycle market’s ‘premium middleweight segment’ is growing at a rapid pace and is becoming increasingly competitive. He believes that the new Street Triple R would be a strong contestant in this genre as well as a perfect option for riders wanting an agile sportsbike with “racing DNA”. Its power plant is derived from the proven Triumph Moto2 portfolio. Primary rivals include the KTM 790 Duke, Kawasaki Z900, Yamaha MT-09 and BMW F 900 R.
    Changes & improvements
    For its 2020 model year, the Indian-spec Triumph Street Triple R features a refreshed bodywork complete with new flyscreen, full-LED twin headlamps, mirrors, air intake, exhaust and tail section. The middleweight is offered in two colours: Sapphire Black and Matt Silver Ice. Diablo Red + Aluminium Silver decals, alongside red accents, stay common. It weighs about 168kg (dry) and has a fuel tank capacity of 17.4 litres.

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    Braking duties are carried out by Brembo four-piston radial monobloc callipers (twin 310mm discs) at the front and a single-piston sliding unit (single 220mm disc) at the rear, which is supported by a gullwing swingarm. The motorcycle rides on Showa 41mm USD forks and a piggyback reservoir monoshock. Both suspension systems feature fully adjustable preload, compression and rebound.
    The 17-inch cast aluminium alloy wheels are shod with 120/70R17- and 180/55R17-section Diablo Rosso III tyres at the front and rear, respectively. Other notable equipment include three riding modes (Road, Rain and Sport), bidirectional quickshifter, slip & assist clutch, semi-digital instrument console, ride-by-wire, dual-channel ABS, traction control, etc.
    Furthermore, riders can choose from over 60+ OEM accessories for better styling, comfort and safety. A performance-focused Arrow exhaust system is also included on the list.
    Engine & specs
    Powering the 2020MY Triumph Street Triple R is a BS6-compliant 765cc liquid-cooled inline-three engine churning out 116bhp @ 12,000rpm and 79Nm @ 9,350rpm. The engine is relatively more responsive and better on low- and mid-end torque thanks to 7 per cent lower rotational inertia. The 6-speed transmission has shorter first and second gear ratios. More

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    Triumph Tiger 900 India launch price Rs 13.70 lakh – 3 variants

    Triumph Motorcycles India has launched its much-awaited adventure tourer or dual-sport motorcycle, Tiger 900 at a starting price of Rs 13.70 lakh ex-showroom. It is available in three variants: GT (Rs 13.70 lakh), Rally (Rs 14.35 lakh) and Rally Pro (Rs 15.50 lakh). Bookings were opened a month before for a token amount of Rs […] More

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    Triumph Bonneville Black Edition T100 and T120 Launched in India

    Triumph Motorcycles has officially launched exclusive Black editions of Bonneville T100 and T120 in India at Rs.8,87,400 and Rs.9,97,600 respectively. Both the bikes come in inspired by the 1959 Bonneville and show off timeless styling with contemporary performance. While mechanically there are no changes in these exclusive Black Edition models, they do get matte black […] More

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    Bajaj Triumph 200 cc motorcycle digital render – 5 new colours

    Bajaj Triumph 200 cc motorcycle render Bajaj Auto and Triumph Motorcycles announced a strategic partnership to develop a range of products in the medium displacement category (200 – 750 cc). Earlier this year, the two wheeler majors confirmed that the first product to come out of this association will be priced under INR 2 lakh. […] More

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    Triumph Scrambler Bond Edition debuts – Only 250 units available

    James Bond movie franchise and its association with British automotive brands is a longstanding tradition. It is something auto enthusiasts eagerly anticipate when every Bond movie inches closer to its release date. The 25th James Bond movie, No Time to Die, was originally supposed to be released worldwide in April but it has been postponed […] More