Triumph Land Speed Record Broken at Bonneville
ATLANTA (August 10, 2016) – The Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner has become the world’s fastest ever Triumph by achieving a speed of 274.2 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats on 8 August 2016. Piloted by TT legend Guy Martin, the streamliner smashed the previous official Triumph record that stood at 245.667 mph as well as […]
Wheel with The Road Hammers and win a Triumph Thunderbird LT
Riding through the back roads of Abbotsford, B.C. I passed an outdoor concert venue where I saw The Road Hammers in big block letters. My first thought, “They’re back together?” I knew that members of the band were big motorcycle enthusiasts. I crossed paths at a motorcycle show with member Clayton Bellamy who, at that […]
2014 Triumph Thunderbird LT – First Ride of Daytona Bike Week
It is easy to confuse the 2014 Triumph Thunderbird LT (long touring), a European import, with its North American cruiser cousins during Bike Week at Daytona Beach, FL. In fact, the Triumph measures up so closely that when I returned from my beach side table of the Ocean Deck restaurant (after having devoured the best […]
Triumph Motorcycle returning to original owner after 46 years
OMAHA, Neb. – Donald DeVault wonders what kind of memories his Triumph motorcycle helped make in the 46 years since it was stolen, and he’s looking forward to making more of his own when it’s returned. The 73-year-old Omaha man learned last week that California authorities had recovered his 1953 Triumph Tiger 100 at the […]
Triumph posts four recalls in May of new models
DAYTONA 675, DAYTONA 675R, Trophy SE and Speed Triple models Transport Canada has posted a recall on 2012 Triumph Daytona 675 and 675R models as of May 21, 2013. But, it doesn’t end there for Triumph. The all new Trophy SE was added to the list as was the Speed Triple. May 20, 2013, the […]
Triumph Rocket III Roadster 240 HP with help from Carpenter Racing
BERLIN, NJ (May 21, 2013) – Two-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion Bob Carpenter is now selling his 240rwhp Triumph Rocket III performance package in new 2013 Triumph Rocket III motorcycles. The Carpenter Racing engine kit boosts the stock 2300cc Triumph Rocket III Roadster from 146bhp to 240+rwhp and is fully streetable for daily commuting. […]
Triumph launches Special Edition versions of the Bonneville and Speed Triple.
Triumph Motorcycles is excited to announce to special edition SE models of its iconic Bonneville and Speed Triple bikes. The new Special Edition Bonneville – with its characteristic 865cc engine, retro chrome styling and cast aluminum wheels – boasts an array of enhancements to create a hugely distinctive bike. While the bold red frame and […]
EDub and Apex – infamous Triumph stunt riders – to appear at VMS
If you haven’t seen the shenanigans of Triumph stunt riders Nick Brocha and Ernie Vigil, don’t miss out on their live performance at the upcoming Vancouver Motorcycle Show from January 17 to January 20, 2013. To get a sneak peak at what they do, check this out:
Quebec reader wants to move up with new bike
Meet Nathalie from Quebec. One of MotorcyGal’s readers and an avid rider looking for a new bike. Natalie writes: I’m searching for a bike to buy for next summer, I ride now the 650 Versys 2008 wich I like very much. the type of riding that I do is 75% road and 25% dirt. Why […]
Family Sunday in the Black Forest
By Marissa Baecker BADEN-BADEN, GERMANY – On Sunday, driving the countryside of Germany, you will find just about anything and everything as far as motorcycles are concerned. If you can put a plate on it, the Germans will ride it. Riding solo does not seem to be that popular as there were usually groups of […]