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10 November 2021

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 across eight models, each available for only one year. Known as the Bonneville Gold Line Editions, they bring hand-painted detail to the Modern Classic range. Most of the new Gold Line Edition
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12 July 2018
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2018 Triumph Speedmaster review

The final Bonneville variant has launched, based on the Bobber Black, and it’s the Speedmaster but is the name justified? Speedmaster has always been Triumph’s entry-level cruiser, right...
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11 April 2018
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2018 Triumph Tiger Sport review

Triumph’s original Tiger for the road rated highly but other big sport touring bikes have come along in the meantime. So the latest Tiger gets a tech upgrade...
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12 December 2017
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2017 Triumph Street Triple RS review

Triumph has fared well with its Street triple, and now there’s an all-new version with a bigger 765cc engine. Is bigger better? We ride the range-topping RS to...
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12 November 2017
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2017 Triumph Street Scrambler review

As part of the new five-strong Bonneville family, the Scrambler has been renewed and comes with the requisite safety bits, yet still retains the heritage looks. Is it...
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13 June 2017
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2016 Triumph Speed Triple R review

After quite some time, the Speed Triple, the original supernaked, has received an engine update. Sensibly, Triumph has left the rest alone. No, the Speed Triple R is...
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13 May 2017
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2017 Triumph Bobber review

Triumph is the latest to roll out something a bit left field in its Bobber. Just like Ducati laid claim to the streetfighter title, now Triumph has decided...
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13 April 2017
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2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200 R review

Thruxton is a name with lots of history for Triumph but previous examples have looked the part didn’t exactly go like mad things. That all changes with the...
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15 October 2016
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2016 Triumph Street Twin review

It may look similar to the T100 but the new entry-level Bonneville is fresh from the ground up, including a new 900cc motor brimming with torque. Is this...
Triumph Street Triple 660 ABS wheelie
15 May 2016
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2016 Triumph Street Triple 660 ABS review

Learner bikes keep on improving and nowadays some of the LAMS bikes are good enough to be keepers long term, like Triumph’s Street Triple 660. You’re looking at...
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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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 already amongst the hardest hitting of the superbikes. Triumph says it sets a new benchmark for streetfighter performance and exclusivity. This is the most focused Speed Triple yet, building on the existing
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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 the original Triple Tribute released last year, the latest version sharpens the formula. It adds more performance-focused features and a racy new look. The 2025 Trident Triple Tribute retains the same 660cc
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