Triumph Introduces Two New Models

Last year, Triumph trashed the Cruiser rulebook with the introduction of the Rocket III – the first cruiser ever to feature a 3-cylinder engine mounted lengthwise along the frame. The Rocket III defied all expectations and forever changed the world’s perceptions about the levels of power, performance, and handling that could be had from a large-capacity cruiser.

Daytona 675

For 2006, Triumph has taken on the middleweight sports bike category with the first ever 3-cylinder Supersport – the new Daytona 675. While other players in this hotly contested category are satisfied with shaving off an ounce here, and a millimeter there, Triumph has taken a meat cleaver to the traditional Supersport and lopped off a whole cylinder. The result can only be described as incomparable.

The Daytona’s power plant embodies all of the refinements one would expect from a modern Supersport bike – a compact, lightweight design, stacked, close-ratio gearbox, and more. What sets the Daytona 675 apart from any other engine in the category is masses of bottom-end torque, linked to a heavy mid-range punch that’s topped with a searing burst of peak power. Whereas conventional 4-cylinder machines make virtually no torque below 8-10,000 RPM, the Daytona 675 pulls all the way from 3,000 RPM, which launches it out of corners harder than any other bike in the category.

A great deal of work went into refining the Daytona 675’s new engine without removing any of the triple’s innate character and while it may perform like a racing thoroughbred there’s typical Triumph toughness engineered into every part – this motor’s meant to be used, and used hard again and again. The first three-cylinder middleweight, the Daytona 675 stands apart immediately with its inimitable, spine-tingling sound and feel.

The story doesn’t end with the engine. By building the narrowest engine in the category and coupling it with an innovative new chassis that positions the frame rails over the engine instead of around it, the Daytona has a waistline that a supermodel would envy. This narrow profile yields amazing flickability and unparalleled ground clearance that let the rider destroy any corner in their path. The Daytona also has fully adjustable suspension featuring new USD forks and radial brakes for eye-popping stopping power.

All of the Daytona’s technical achievements are wrapped in stunning new bodywork that accentuates this innovative bike’s lean profile. Color options for the Daytona 675 are Scorched Yellow, Tornado Red and Graphite Grey. A full range of accessories will be available, including carbon fiber front fender, infills, heel guards and muffler cover. A non-restrictive Triumph end-can will be available and racing specialists Arrow Exhausts are producing a full titanium system that saves over 6kg in weight and adds 5HP (both for racing use only).

The Daytona 675 will be available in the US in March. Triumph expects demand to exceed supply during the initial delivery months this spring. Therefore, to give every customer an equal chance of acquiring one of these unique new motorcycles, they will be offering them for advanced sale via a Priority Reservation Program. Customers wishing to reserve a new Daytona 675 may visit their authorized Triumph dealer between now and January 31, 2006 to place a reservation.

Scrambler

For 2006 Triumph has added a new Scrambler to the Bonneville line of Modern Classics. The Scrambler is a fresh take on the offroad-inspired bikes made famous by 50’s thrill-seekers such as Steve McQueen.

A ‘do anything, go anywhere’ kind of bike, inspired in part by the relaxed culture of sunny California and in part by the stylishness of southern Europe, the Scrambler has been specifically developed for a group of riders currently underserved in the market.

While diverse in their demographics and riding experience these riders share the view that motorcycling is great fun, socially acceptable and a liberating experience. They desire a bike that’s easy to ride, with or without a passenger, in the rough and smooth parts of town or out and about on a longer jaunt. Added to this is a wish for the bike’s design to make a distinctive, personal statement that appeals to and is understood by both their biking and non-biking peers.

Very few motorcycles can claim to be unique but thanks to its authentic styling, the Scrambler is certainly one of them. The flat seat, small headlight and single speedometer help mark its difference as do the pair of upswept exhaust pipes. Only Triumph, with the brand’s strength and sense of its own history could credibly produce such a machine, creating a whole new niche in the process.

The Scrambler’s 865cc, DOHC, eight-valve, air-cooled engine uses a 270° crank firing interval for a smooth and torquey power delivery.

Using a sturdy tubular steel cradle frame and long-travel suspension front and rear – the Scrambler is built tough, to iron out the bumps. Its high, wide handlebars and high-set footpegs further aid control and low-speed manoeuvrability. The wheels are spoked and wear DOT-knobby tires.

A whole range of Triumph Factory accessories will be available for the Scrambler, all of which enhance its looks and functionality. They include a skid plate to protect the underside of the engine, headlamp grill, number boards for the sides (obviously with no. 278 as an option), tachometer, handlebar brace and a single seat and rack. Two paint schemes – Caspian Blue/White and Tornado Red/White underscore its retro appeal.

The Scrambler, like its forbearers, has a distinct look, feel and personality all its own. It offers iconic style, genuine usability and above all a great escape (pun intended…) from the humdrum of every day.