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23 September 2025

Triumph opens new store on Auckland’s south side

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Triumph is back in the same building as Harley Davidson again, just as they were a decade ago in Newmarket with the same dealers. The new store, dubbed Auckland Triumph, is located at 521 Mt Wellington Highway, long the south side home of Harley Davidson.  Auckland Triumph will offer the
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8 July 2025
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Triumph expands its Scrambler 400 range

Triumph Motorcycles is expanding its 400cc range with the addition of the Scrambler 400 XC. this is essentially a more serious version of the Scrambler 400 X, adding...
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13 May 2025
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Triumph is releasing a limited edition Speed Triple 1200 RX

Triumph Motorcycles is producing a special Speed Triple, dubbed the 1200 RX, of which just 1200 will be made.  The limited-edition performance machine adds sport to what is...
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29 April 2025
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Triumph Trident 660 Triple Tribute Edition is inbound

Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled the 2025 Trident 660 Triple Tribute Edition. This bringing race-inspired flair and various tech upgrades to the middleweight roadster. There’s alliteration aplenty too.  Following...
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26 February 2025
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NZ Autocar Bike of the Year 2024

We choose the top six motorcycles reviewed in 2024, and select one that’s the cream of the crop. Each year we review all the bikes we’ve tested and...
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29 January 2025
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Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS honed for 2025

Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled its updated Speed Triple 1200 RS for 2025. As if it wasn’t already potent enough, now it has more grunt along with added rider-focused...
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11 December 2024
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Fancy a Bobber With Gold Highlights?

Well Triumph might well have just the thing for you in its Bonneville Bobber TFC. It’s a factory custom limited edition that aurifies the standard Bobber. It also...
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25 November 2024
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Triumph Tiger Sport 660 – More Gear At No Extra Cost

With increasing competition from the Chinese sector, Triumph hits back with the Tiger Sport 660 that gains a host of new equipment. Moreover, it is available this time...
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23 October 2024
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Triumph Unveils Its Tiger Sport 800 Sport Tourer

Triumph Motorcycles has released its new Tiger Sport 800, a dedicated sport tourer that features a completely fresh IL3 engine. The concept is a mix of sports performance...
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16 October 2024
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Triumph Reimagines The Speed Twin 900

The Speed Twin 900 has undergone a major update for 2025, with a styling refresh, an upgraded chassis and added technology. Despite that, it will arrive here towards...
16 January 2026
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Local pricing announced for Triumph Thruxton 400 and Tracker 400 models

Triumph has expanded its 400cc range with two distinct new models that broaden the appeal of its entry-level lineup. The all-new Tracker 400 and Thruxton 400 arrive with more attitude, sharper dynamics and a touch more performance. Both models are powered by an updated version of the 398cc TR-Series engine, now producing 42PS at 9,000rpm – a five per cent
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5 January 2026
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2025 Triumph Scrambler 400 XC Review

The 2025 Triumph Scrambler 400 XC seems made for touring New Zealand’s often unpredictable roading network. So is it indeed excellent?    There’s something oddly fitting about taking a bike called the Scrambler 400 XC (and a LAMS approved one at that) through the backroads of SH16 north of Auckland. Our route toward Wellsford served up everything from sun-baked tarmac
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18 December 2025
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Triumph confirms Tracker and Thruxton 400 pairing for NZ

Triumph has revealed two new additions to its rapidly expanding 400cc line-up, with the all-new Tracker 400 and the Thruxton 400 set to join the range for 2026. The pair are set to broaden Triumph’s entry-level offering, combining retro design with modern engineering and performance. Headlining the announcement is the Tracker 400, Triumph’s first flat track-inspired production model. Designed around
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30 October 2025
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2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS Review

There are now three Speed Twins on offer, the lone 900 and a pair of 1200s. We fire up the new range-topping 1200 RS. Triumph has undertaken a modest update on its 1200 Speed Twin. Not so as you’d know especially; the changes are subtle but of more note is that they’ve added an RS variant, as seen here. The
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