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FOR SALE: 1972 Triumph Trackmaster Road Race Replica

What’s cooler than a classic motorcycle modified in modern times to accommodate a race-oriented look and style? The same thing, but with the modifications actually being done during the period of the initial sale.

Many custom motorcycle builders chase the cafe-racer or traditional race look when taking modern or vintage motorcycles and retrofitting them with new parts to refresh the bike and give it a new life. This isn’t the case with this 1972 Triumph Trackmaster.

This bike was modified way back in the ’70s when it was new and was fully restored in 2001 by its current owner after buying it from a collection in 1991.

The engine is a 750cc parallel-twin that was taken from a ’69 TR6R and married to a five-speed gearbox. What makes this a racebike? The Trackmaster frame, racing fairings, and all the performance add-ons a 1970’s racer could dream of. 

The engine has been modified with Mikuni carburetors, a full racing exhaust system, an alloy fuel tank for added weight reduction, clip-on handlebars and rear sets, original Grimeca triple-disc brakes, and a Ceriani fork with Works shock to top it all off. 

You won’t be able to ride this motorcycle on public roadways in its current shape, as its been fully kitted for the racetrack and features a headlight, signal, and taillight delete to keep it track-spec.

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The total mileage is unknown, but the bike comes with an Oregon bill of sale and I would assume it has a clean title otherwise it would be specified in the bringatrailer.com ad.

This may be one of the most beautiful period-correct replica racebikes I have ever seen, and it could be yours if you act fast and win the auction found on bringatrailer.com. I’m going to go out on a limb and assume that this motorcycle will fetch quite a pretty penny, as bids currently sit at $7000 USD with 4 days remaining on the auction as I type this article.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Triumph Trident Suitable for Learners

The Trident name returns to the Triumph stable as a learner-approved motorcycle in the Australian and New Zealand markets.

The previous Trident was a porky 900cc triple with 72.9kW of power and weighing 235kg, while the new lightweight Trident is a 660cc triple weighing 189kg with power limited to 39.8kW to meet the Learner-Approved Motorcycle System.

It will arrive in Australia and New Zealand in February 2021 starting at $A10,999 (plus on-road costs).

While that’s expensive for a learner bike, Triumph boasts that it will be one of the cheapest in its category to maintain with a whopping 16,000km service interval.

Learners will also benefit from safety features such as the slip and assist clutch which prevents rear-wheel lock-up on downshifts, road and rain riding modes and switchable traction control.

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High-tech features include colour TFT display, with accessory fit “My Triumph” Connectivity System and LED lighting.

Triumph says it will have class-leading handling with Showa upside down forks and Showa preload adjustable monoshock RSU, Nissin brakes with twin 310mm discs and Michelin Road 5 tyres.

There will be 45 dedicated Trident accessories and it will be available in four colour choices with a two-year unlimited mileage warranty.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Type Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Capacity 660 cc
Bore 74.0 mm
Stroke 51.1 mm
Compression 11.1:1
Maximum Power 54PS / 53 bhp (39.8 kW) @ 8,750 rpm (LAMS approved)
Maximum Torque 59 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (LAMS approved)
Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control
Exhaust Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system with low single sided stainless steel silencer
Final Drive X-ring chain
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, slip & assist
Gearbox 6 speed
CHASSIS
Frame Tubular steel perimeter frame
Swingarm Twin-sided, fabricated steel
Front Wheel Cast aluminium, 17 x 3.5 in
Rear Wheel Cast aluminium, 17 x 5.5 in
Front Tyre 120/70R17
Rear Tyre 180/55R17
Front Suspension Showa 41mm upside down separate function forks (SFF)
Rear Suspension Showa monoshock RSU, with preload adjustment
Front Brakes Nissin two-piston sliding calipers, twin 310mm floating discs, ABS
Rear Brakes Nissin single-piston sliding caliper, single 255mm disc, ABS
Instruments Multi-function instruments with colour TFT screen
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
Length 2020 mm (79.5 in)
Width (Handlebars) 795 mm (31.3 in)
Height Without Mirrors 1089 mm (42.9 in)
Seat Height 805 mm (31.7 in)
Wheelbase 1401 mm (55.2 in)
Rake 24.6 °
Trail 107.3 mm (4.22 in)
Wet weight 189 kg (417 lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity 14 litres (3.7 US gal)

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

2021 Triumph Trident full reveal, price and specifications

2021 Triumph Trident

Triumph Motorcycles have been heading more and more upmarket in recent years with higher specification models that wear premium price tags to match.  At the moment the entry point in to the range is the Australian LAMS edition of the Street Triple 660 at $13,175 +ORC. Australian pricing from importer Peter Stevens is actually quite aggressive, with many comparable models actually more affordable here than in the UK. Still, overall, there are many more Triumph models that sell for 20k+ on the road than there are under that marker.

2021 Triumph Trident

Clearly a circuit breaker was needed to bring the entry point down further, particularly for the Asian market. The new model that Triumph hope will spark more interest among motorcyclists brings back the Trident appellation.

2021 Triumph Trident

While the Trident name has long been associated with Triumph it is interesting to note that a trident is not only the weapon of Neptune or Poseidon, but also the weapon of Shiva, one of the primary deities of Hinduism. Useless facts with Trev #478…

2021 Triumph Trident

Developed in Britain, the Trident will be manufactured in Triumph’s own Thailand plant, and is not a product of any collaboration with Bajaj or any other brand. Undoubtedly though there will be models coming down the pipeline that leverage those partnerships and allow Triumph to offer a much more affordable range to expand their global sales.

2021 Triumph Trident

Trident is due to arrive in Australia early next year, and Triumph Australia have indicated to us that the sticker price they are hoping to achieve with Trident is $10,999 +ORC.  That is only marginally more expensive than Honda’s CBR650R, Kawasaki’s Ninja/Z 650 duo or Yamaha’s hugely successful Yamaha MT-07. Of the major brands only Suzuki seriously undercuts them with SV650.

2021 Triumph Trident

Trident though mounts a very convincing argument in its favour with a specification level far higher than all those aforementioned options.

2021 Triumph Trident

Full-colour TFT instrumentation with Bluetooth and phone driven navigation via the ‘My Triumph’ app’. Complete with music and GoPro control functionality directly from the motorcycle via a bar-mounted switch-cube. The target market will certainly appreciate this sort of 21st century functionality.

2021 Triumph Trident with accessories

ABS, Riding Modes and a switchable traction control system add to the tech package and tick all the boxes in regards to safety aids. Integrated tyre pressure monitoring is an optional extra, as are heated grips and a USB charging socket.

2021 Triumph Trident

Showa provide the suspension. SFF forks up front with 120 mm of travel and a pre-load adjustable monoshock rear with a generous 134 mm of travel suggests Trident will ride well. Triumph claim the suspension has been tuned to be pillion capable and offers best in class handling.

2021 Triumph Trident

Name dropping continues when it comes to the braking components, here Nissin provide the hardware with twin-piston calipers clamping on full-sized 310 mm rotors and a 255 mm rear disc.

2021 Triumph Trident

LED lighting features throughout from the handsome seven-inch headlight through to integrated LED tail-lights and self-cancelling indicators.

2021 Triumph Trident

A sculpted 14-litre fuel cell has nooks for your knees and the seat height is a modest 805 mm. The frame is tubular steel.

2021 Triumph Trident

Most overseas markets get a Trident with 80 horsepower and 64 Nm of torque but to meet our learner requirements the Australian model arrives with 53 horsepower and 59 Nm of torque. The revs these peaks are reached at are also considerably lower than on the overseas model.  LAMS peak power arrives at 8750 rpm, 1500 rpm less than the full power models, and torque peaks 1250 rpm lower.

2021 Triumph Trident

While the LAMS model is 27 horsepower down, we don’t miss out on much torque, that suggests the Aussie spec’ Trident will be a flexible mill. The full power engine boasts 90 per cent of its maximum torque from as low as 3600 rpm, Aussie models could be even stronger when driving out of the basement.

2021 Triumph Trident with accessories

While the engine does share some common characteristics with the Street Triple it is virtually all-new with 67 different components that include a new crank, cams, pistons, cylinder head, balancer, throttle bodies, air-box and stainless steel exhaust system. The radiator and fan set-up is also different.

2021 Triumph Trident

Six gears are there to shuffle with the aid of the now customary Triumph slip-assist clutch while a two-way quick-shifter is an optional extra.

2021 Triumph Trident

Ready to roll with a full tank the Australian specification Trident tips the scales at 189 kg.

2021 Triumph Trident

The ride away price is estimated to be $12,699 and Triumph are boasting the lowest servicing costs in the segment with 16,000 kilometre service intervals that add more value to the ownership equation.  Warranty coverage is two-years unlimited kilometres.

2021 Triumph Trident with accessories

We expect to throw a leg over the machine when they land in February. Trident certainly looks to be a top shelf option for the discernible LAMS rider, and it could even make an affordable commuter for experienced riders that clock up big kilometres to and from work each day. I look forward to sampling it.

2021 Triumph Trident with accessories

2021 Triumph Trident Specifications
Engine / Transmission
Type 660 cc / Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Bore / Stroke 74.0 mm / 51.1 mm
Compression 11.1:1
Power 53 bhp (39.8 kW) @ 8,750 rpm (LAMS approved)
Torque 59 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (LAMS approved)
Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control
Exhaust Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system with low single sided stainless steel silencer
Final Drive X-ring chain
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, slip & assist
Gearbox 6 speed
Chassis
Frame Tubular steel perimeter frame
Swingarm Twin-sided, fabricated steel
Front Wheel Cast aluminium, 17 x 3.5 in
Rear Wheel Cast aluminium, 17 x 5.5 in
Front Tyre 120/70R17
Rear Tyre 180/55R17
Front Suspension Showa 41mm upside down separate function forks (SFF)
Rear Suspension Showa monoshock RSU, with preload adjustment
Front Brakes Nissin two-piston sliding calipers, twin 310mm floating discs, ABS
Rear Brakes Nissin single-piston sliding caliper, single 255mm disc, ABS
Instruments Multi-function instruments with colour TFT screen
Dimensions & Weights
Length 2020 mm
Width (Handlebars) 795 mm
Height Without Mirrors 1089 mm
Seat Height 805 mm
Wheelbase 1401 mm
Rake / Trail 24.6 ° / 107.3 mm
Wet weight 189 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 14 litres 
Service Intervals 16,000 km
Warranty Two years, unlimited kilometres
RRP $12,699 RIde Away (TBC)
2021 Triumph Trident
2021 Triumph Trident
2021 Triumph Trident
2021 Triumph Trident

Source: MCNews.com.au

Triumph Could Expand Their Lineup of Mid-Displacement Motorcycles

Could We Get Multiple 660cc Triumph Options?

It doesn’t make much sense for a motorcycle company to spend millions on R&D for a new engine to only use it in a single bike. That is typically why you find engines being repurposed into multiple bikes to save on costs. If you can buy a 1000cc supersport race bike, you can bet that same manufacturer packaged that engine into a naked option, and in some cases even a few more bikes.

With the recent announcement of the Triumph Trident, we can only speculate if the brand has any plans on packaging the (rumored) 660cc engine into some other motorcycle variations to fill some gaps in their current lineup.

With many brands coming out with mid displacement ADV motorcycles to fill the niche for new riders looking to get their gear a little muddy, It’ll be up to Triumph if they want to explore that market by using their new 660cc platform.

Taken from InSella’s Facebook Page

inSella.it shared a picture that was taken during a Triumph dealership presentation showcasing a projected image of three new bikes with the titles “Adventure Bike”, “Roadster” and “Adventure Sport”.

The “Roadster” model is very obviously the new Trident, so it would only make sense that the models to the left and right of it would be bikes built around the same engine platform. You can see on the Adventure Sport model that it has three exhaust headers, meaning it’s an inline-three much like the roadster is rumored to be.

If you’re a new rider looking to get on a Triumph, perhaps wait for these potential 660cc options to hit the market.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

VIDEO: Yammie Noob Gives His First Impressions of the 2020 Triumph Street Scrambler

Yammie Noob has been giving away free motorcycles like it’s his day job… Because it is his day job. This 2020 Triumph Street Scrambler is one of three motorcycles he is giving away with his “Beginner Bikes Giveaway” Series.

Today ‘Papa Yams’ takes us through a full Revzilla-esq overview and first impression ride of this classy motorcycle. He owns a Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Edition with a lot of time on the saddle so he comes from a good place when providing feedback for the motorcycle.

For those unfamiliar, this heritage-based motorcycle comes equipped with a 900cc twin Bonneville engine producing 18% more power than the 2019 model. Triumph knows know to make high-quality bikes, so rest assured this model comes fully equipped with a Brembo front brake caliper, ABS, TC, Rain riding mode (which Yams showcases in the video), and everything else you would expect from an $11,000 motorcycle. 

Having a vintage-looking bike equipped with all the modern technology of new motorcycles is always a great option when navigating a market saturated with sportbikes and things that look fast without having to settle for a cruiser.

Yammie Noob takes this Scrambler through the paces in its natural habitat, bringing it off-road – at quite high speeds – and is pleasantly surprised with how it fares on the gravel.

I’m very surprised by Yammie Noobs’ reaction to the motorcycle because he is typically found riding extremely fast sportbikes and this type of riding isn’t up his usual alley. If you’re thinking about pulling the trigger on a 2020 Street Scrambler and are still unsure about it, this is the video that will tip you over the edge.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Speed Twin Gets Exotic Bolt-On Kit From Rennstall

Cafe Race-ify Your Speed Twin

I’m going to say it… I think the Speed Twin is a little bit understyled. Now I’m not obsessed with radical bikes or anything, but for a motorcycle that’s going to run you around $12,500 all in; it just looks as though it’s missing… something.

I’m a huge Triumph stan, I’m buying a Street Triple RS come spring next year so I have nothing against the brand itself, but there’s no problem with adding a few more spices to a boring dish, right?

German motorcycle customizer Rennstall Moto has the spices you’re looking for with their new cafe racer conversion kit for the Speed Twin to bring a little more flavor to your motorcycle. 

The kit should come with all the parts to make your cafe dreams become a reality: front fender and fairing, a new seat, exhaust, black swing-arm cover, a couple blacked out accent pieces, and a paint-matched belly pan to complete the look.

The slider on their website is a neat little tool you can use to really see the difference the kit will make between stock and final product, so be sure to check that out if this is a product that interests you.

Their website doesn’t currently state any information regarding pricing or release, but it’s safe to assume that the kit will be costly with the sheer number of parts they will be providing customers with to swap out. Hopefully, they allow you to buy individual pieces of the kit in the event you just want the belly-pan to give your Speed Twin a more aggressive and lower look but for now, we can only hope for the best.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Reborn Triumph Trident in Final Testing

Triumph is returning the Trident name to its stable with a “middleweight” motorcycle which is now in final testing.

We know it is powered by a liquid-cooled triple-cylinder engine, but there are still no technical details about engine size or power.

However, it could come to Australia and New Zealand in two versions early next year, one of which is power-restricted for learner-approval like the Street Triple 660.

It certainly won’t be as big as the previous 1990s Trident which came in 750cc and 900cc variants.

Triumph has now released images of the reborn Trident in final testing around their headquarters at Hinckley UK.

The company promises it will have “class-leading technology as standard”.

Triumph unveiled a Trident design prototype at the London Design Museum in August and now we can see the bike in its production guise, albeit with camouflage paint to disguise the contours.

We can see it has a stubby underslung exhaust, remote rear fender as is now the trend with many modern naked bikes, monoshock rear, Showa forks, double-sided swingarm, cable clutch, round headlight and single-pod instruments.

As The Magpie Flies

The company has been very secretive about this model, even though they have been working on it for four years.

They stress that it was designed at Hinckley, but we suspect it will be built in Thailand like the rest of their fleet as they streamline global production and wind down the Hinckley factory.

The date and time for the reveal of the production Triumph Trident will be announced in coming weeks.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Triumph Motorcycles Expects Sales to Grow Around 15 to 20% in India

Making a Bigger Impact in a Huge Market

Triumph Motorcycles noted in a recent interview that it would be focusing on bringing more products and expanding its impact in the country. The Indian market is huge, and this is a smart move by Triumph

In an interview with the Hindustan Times, a Triumph representative discussed its moves and how it can combat the slowdown in premium market.

We were lower by around 10 percent (in sales) than the previous year in FY20. This year FY21 we are expecting a growth of 15-20 percent in our retail sales,” Triumph Motorcycles India Pvt Ltd Business Head Shoeb Farooq told PTI.

This is such a different move from what Harley-Davidson is currently doing. Harley recently pulled out of India, though there is a rumor that the company is looking at distribution and possibly manufacturing deals with Hero MotoCorp.

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With that in mind, though, Harley is in a very different place than Triumph in terms of trajectory and in terms of sales. It will be interesting to see how things shape up for Triumph in the future. This move should be a smart one as things continue to move back towards strong sales.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Movember Teams With ‘the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride’ for New Veteran and FR Program

What Goes Hand-in-Hand With Open-Face Helmets and Classic Cafe-Racer Bikes? Moustaches of Course.

Movember has been a huge success since its inception in 2004. They have provided millions of dollars in funding to raise awareness for men’s health.

This year, they are partnering with Triumph to bring you ‘The Disguinshed Gentleman’s Ride‘. What started on the 27th of September has become a solo event for riders to register, fundraise, and take a ride through downtown taking photos on your classic bikes showcasing your glorious facial hair to support the men’s health initiative.

This installment in specific is geared towards supporting the mental health of veterans and first responders in Australia, Canada, the UK, New Zealand, Ireland, and the USA.

In the event that you crash your bike, who’s there to save you? First responders put their own lives in danger every single day they suit up for work to ensure citizens like you and I are safe and out of harm’s way.

Unfortunately, they are disproportionately affected by suicide and other mental health issues when compared to the rest of the population. In 2019, record numbers of US police officers died by suicide; a spike from 172 in 2018 to 228 in 2019 according to ABC news.

An initial investment of 4.34 million dollars has already been secured over the next two years to support these heroes, and now you have the opportunity to partake in the event this year and make a real impact.

The organization states, “Applications for grants are open until 23 November 2020. For more information about the grants program, eligibility, how to apply, and process, visit movember.com/vfrgrants”.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Triumph Trident in final road testing phase | New images

Triumph Trident

The drip feed of teasers surrounding the new entry level model from Triumph is starting to turn into a trickle with official images being released today of an almost production ready Trident being used for final road testing ahead of the release of the model in the first quarter of 2021.

The images showing the camouflaged Triumph Trident mark the completion of a four-year programme, with an original British design developed at Triumph’s headquarters in Hinckley.

Triumph Trident

Specifications are expected to follow soon but so far Triumph has kept their cards close to their chest.

We know it is a triple and that the model will form a new lower cost entry point to the Triumph brand but as yet there is no word on capacity. We know there will be a learner legal version for the Australian market, but we don’t know if it will utilise the full 660cc allowed under the Australian LAMS framework.  It is unclear if there will also be a full power version brought into the Australian market.  There could be in fact a learner model displacing even much less than 660 and another version displacing quite a bit more than 660…

A new steel frame forms the backbone of the minimalist but muscular looking machine.

Triumph Trident

All-new five-spoke rims and a nicely executed swing-arm that offers a facility whereby a number plate can be mounted on the swingarm to keep the rear of the machine looking clean.

Triumph also claim that a class leading technology suite will feature on the Trident despite its role as a more affordable entry point to the range.

Navigation also looks to be featured on the new machine presumably integrated via a mobile phone app.’

The new Trident will be manufactured in Thailand but will be under the sole control of Triumph Motorcycles in their own plant.

We expect the full details and images of the product machine to be revealed in the coming weeks.

Triumph Trident

Source: MCNews.com.au