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20 December 2022

2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro review

Triumph’s last Tiger 1200 was an overweight top heavy offering. Forget that as the new one rights all the wrongs. Tourers used to be modified standard bikes with screens and panniers attached. Now they’re simply dual purpose bikes, with the same sensible additions. And they are increasingly sophisticated things, the top offerings with electronic suspension, heated grips and seats, height
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9 February 2022
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Triumph’s electric prototype ready for testing

Triumph is now going into real world testing mode with its TE-1 electric motorcycle. To date, the collaboration has involved Triumph, Williams Advanced Engineering, Integral Powertrain Ltd and...
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30 December 2021
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2021 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1200 review

Now into its third iteration, Triumph has undertaken a major renovation on its Speed Triple, gunning for performance. It’s competitive but has it lost character? Triumph has done...
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8 December 2021
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Tiger in its Tank: new Triumph Tiger 1200 range revealed

Forget about the stodgy old Triumph 1200 Explorer for it has been replaced by a lithe Tiger 1200 (range) that not only looks better by miles but is...
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11 November 2021
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Rare Rockets – Triumph Rocket 3 R

Triumph has just released a slew of limited edition Gold Line Bonneville models and follows that up with the exclusive Rocket 3 R Black and Rocket 3 GT...
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10 November 2021
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Bonneville Gold

Following the sell-out success of the Street Twin Gold Line Edition launched earlier in 2021, Triumph is inciting a further gold rush, showcasing its hand-painted gold lining skills...
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6 October 2021
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Triumph introduces Tiger Sport Junior

Triumph is good at plugging niche areas and its latest newcomer is a beauty, and bound to be popular, the Tiger Sport 660. Think of this as a...
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28 January 2021
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2020 Triumph Thruxton RS review

If you want the best sportster in Triumph’s Bonneville range, the Thruxton RS puts its hand up. Is this superior to the R model? So if you’re a...
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5 April 2020
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2019 Triumph Speed Twin review

A roadster version of the Thruxton makes lots of sense; not everyone wants to make like a jockey when commuting. We ride Triumph’s reborn Speed Twin. Most young’uns...
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5 March 2020
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2019 Triumph Thruxton R review

Triumph’s Thruxton sports classic cafe racer style, the R version adding racy bits. It might look old-school wild but it’s modern beneath and beautifully tamed. “You will really...
29 October 2025
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Triumph unveils all-new Trident 800 

Triumph Motorcycles has pulled the wraps off its all-new Trident 800, a naked middleweight roadster designed to deliver a blend of real-world performance, sharp handling, and everyday usability. Building on the smaller Trident 660, this new 800 model ups the ante with a fresh design, more power, and added technology.  Set to arrive in New Zealand showrooms in early 2026 (from $17,490), the
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23 September 2025
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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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12 August 2025
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Baby Thruxton is set to join the Triumph 400 model line-up

Triumph has another distinct model based on its Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X platform. Known as the Thruxton 400, a cafe racer that reminds of a shrunken Thruxton 1200 RS, it is currently an Indian market exclusive. But those in the know reckon it is only a matter of time before it shows up in export markets. Expect it
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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 even more off-road focus. The XC model is distinguished by its side-laced spoked wheels on lightweight aluminium rims. The front measures 19 inches in diameter, the rear 17 inches. In addition to
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