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  • Triumph’s First Electric Motorcycle Will Be The TE-1 Project

    Triumph’s First Electric Motorcycle Will Be The TE-1 Project

    Triumph Motorcycles could well be the newest player among premium motorcycle brands to get on to the electric motorcycle game after Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire electric motorcycle project. The British motorcycle brand has announced a new project called the TE-1 which is a collaboration between Triumph, Williams Advanced Engineering, Integral Powertrain Ltd’s e-Drive Division, and WMG at the University of Warwick. Additionally, the group will receive funding from the UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV). The actual model development is still some time away, but it is an important announcement nevertheless and will bring in exciting times in the electric motorcycle space in future.

    “This new collaboration represents an exciting opportunity for Triumph and its partners to be leaders in the technology that will enable the electrification of motorcycles, which is driven by customers striving to reduce their environmental impact, combined with the desire for more economical transportation, and changing legislation. Project Triumph TE-1 is one part of our electric motorcycle strategy, focused on delivering what riders want and expect from their Triumph, which is the perfect balance of handling, performance, and usability,” said Nick Bloor, Triumph CEO.

    Triumph Motorcycles will lead the TE-1 project, providing expertise in chassis development and overall motorcycle engineering. Williams Advanced Engineering will provide lightweight battery design and integration capability for the project, while Integral Powertrain’s e-Drive Division will lead the development of the in-house electric motor with a silicon carbide inverter. WMG at the University of Warwick will help provide commercialization as well as modeling and simulations that will be based on future market needs.

    “Our future product strategy is focused on delivering the most suitable engine platforms for the changing landscape of customer needs, and we see a Triumph electric powertrain as a significant requirement alongside our signature twin and triple cylinder engines,” said Steve Sargent, Triumph’s Chief Product Officer.

    The TE-1 project will eventually lead to new model development, but that is still a few years away. The first phase will focus on delivering powertrain solutions in two years’ time before any specific model development takes place. What is clear is that electric motorcycles certainly seem to be taking off in earnest, and it probably won’t be too long before you get to see an electric Triumph in production form.

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  • 2019 Triumph Scrambler 1200 India Launch Date Out

    2019 Triumph Scrambler 1200 India Launch Date Out

    Triumph Motorcycles India will be launching the long-anticipated Triumph Scrambler 1200 on May 23, 2019. The motorcycle made its global debut in last year in October 2018 and went on sale in the global marker early this year, and now the British motorcycle maker is finally ready to launch the new Scrambler 1200 in India as well. Globally, the motorcycle is offered in two variants, the base trim Scrambler 1200 XC, and a top-spec Scrambler 1200 XE. India, however, will only get the former and we have already ridden the bike and told you all about it.

    The Triumph Scrambler 1200 is powered by the company’s ‘high-torque’ 1,200 cc parallel-twin engine that already powers the Thruxton R and the newly launched Speed Twin. However, Triumph has made several changes to it to make it more suited for the all-terrain nature of the bike. In the Scrambler 1200, the engine churns out 89 bhp @ 7,400 rpm and develops a peak torque of 110 Nm @ 3,950 rpm. This means the Scrambler 1200 will have more grunt with minimal throttle input, suitable for traversing broken trails and for riding off-road. The motor comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a torque-assisted clutch.

    Both motorcycles come with superior off-road capabilities thanks to the fully adjustable 45 mm USD forks from Showa up front (47 mm for XE) and fully adjustable twin-spring Ohlins rear suspension. While the XC comes with 200 mm of travel both at the front and back, on the XE, the suspension units offer 250 mm of travel. The XE also gets gold anodized front forks compared to the black unit on the XC. Both models are equipped with piggy-back reservoirs. Furthermore, the Scrambler 1200 also comes with the first-in-segment 21-inch front wheel, along with 17-inch rear wheels, both are spoked and come shod in dual-purpose tires from Metzler Tourance tubeless tires. The bike comes with twin 320 mm discs with Brembo M50 monoblock calipers up front and a single 255 mm disc, also gripped by a Brembo’s 2-piston floating. Both bikes get switchable ABS, but the XE trim gets switchable cornering ABS.

    The 2019 Triumph Scrambler 1200 also come loaded with some of the best-in-class features like – ride-by-wire, cruise control, heated grips, under seat mobile storage with a USB charging port, keyless ignition, Single-button cruise control, and torque assist clutch. Triumph has also equipped the motorcycle with its latest generation full-color TFT instrument display, with 5 riding modes – Road, Rain, Sport, Off-Road and Rider-Configurable. The classy bits include – all-LED lighting with DRL headlight, Intuitive switch cubes & 5-way joystick, illuminated backlit switches. Furthermore, the Scrambler 1200 also gets a first-of-its-kind integrated accessory fit connectivity Bluetooth module, enabling the world’s first integrated GoPro control system, ‘turn-by-turn’ navigation, plus phone and music operation. The bike comes in two color options – Jet Black with Matt Black, and Khaki Green with Jet Black.

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  • Triumph Speed Twin Launched In India

    Triumph Speed Twin Launched In India

    Triumph Motorcycle India has launched the much-anticipated Speed Twin, priced at ₹ 9.46 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The 2019 Triumph Speed Twin is the newest addition to the British motorcycle marque’s much-loved Bonneville range, and the bike made its global debut last year, in December 2018. The new Triumph Speed Twin sits right between the Bonneville T 120 and the Thruxton R, as a contemporary modern classic offering both performance and handling, in addition to a more upright and easy-to-live-with ergonomics. This makes the motorcycle very appealing to someone looking for an accessible motorcycle like the Street Twin but with Thruxton R-level performance.

    The new Triumph Speed Twin is powered by the Thruxton R-sourced 1200 cc ‘high power’ parallel-twin engine, which comes with some revisions like – a low inertia crank, a high compression head, magnesium cam cover, and a revised clutch assembly. These updates have made the engine 2.5 kg lighter than the Thruxton R motor. In terms of power output, the engine is now tuned to churn out 96 bhp at 6,750 rpm and develop a peak torque of 112 Nm at 4,950 rpm, while being mated to a 6-speed gearbox.

    The Triumph Speed Twin remains true to its Bonneville legacy with is modern classic design and styling. The bike has this overall dark undertone thanks to blacked out engine, front forks, headlamp, wheels, exhaust among others, while the contrast is added by the fuel tank which comes in three colour options – Red, Black and Grey. The bike also comes with bar-end mirrors, a flat single piece seat, and twin-pod instrument console with two small digital LCD screens offering a host of information, including selected riding mode, clock, trip meters and odometer. Furthermore, the Speed Twin comes with LED daytime running lamp along with LED rear lamp and LED indicators and there is also a USB charging socket.

    The new Speed Twin comes with ride-by-wire system, torque assist clutch, USB power socket, three riding modes – Road, Rain and Sport, and traction control can be switched off completely, for riders looking to get even more adventurous with the Speed Twin’s performance. Suspension duties are handled by a pair of 41 mm KYB cartridge forks at the front, and the twin pre-load adjustable KYB shocks at the rear. Braking is handled by dual 305 mm discs gripped by Brembo four-piston four-pad axial calipers up front, and a single 220 mm disc on the rear wheel with a two-piston caliper from Nissin. The bike also comes with 17-inch, seven-spoke cast Aluminium wheels, shod with Pirelli Rosso Corsa III tyres.

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  • Triumph Motorcycles Recalls Over 12,000 Bikes In The US

    Triumph Motorcycles Recalls Over 12,000 Bikes In The US

    Triumph Motorcycles USA is recalling more than 12,000 motorcycles for a potential fault, where the clutch cable may come in contact with the wiring harness, causing loss of electrical power. As many as 12,654 motorcycles are likely to be affected by the recall, and spans across Triumph modern classic models. The affected models are 2016-2019 Triumph Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black, 2017-2019 Bonneville T100 and T100 Black, 2017-2018 Street Cup and Street Scrambler, and 2016-2018 Street Twin motorcycles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), clutch cable may contact the main harness cover and cause damage to wiring within the main harness, and lead to a loss of electrical power to various electrical circuits.

    Triumph will notify owners of the affected motorcycles, and dealers will replace the original securing guide for the clutch cable and main harness with an updated one, free of charge. Owners may also get in touch with Triumph dealerships directly, or with Triumph customer service to check if their motorcycles are affected by the latest recall. So far, the recall has been issued only in the US for the affected motorcycles, and there’s no update yet if any bikes in India are likely to be affected by the same issue. If you’re a Triumph owner, the official Triumph website does have a provision for checking your VIN (vehicle identification number) to see if that particular motorcycle is under recall.

    The Triumph modern classic range is the most popular range of motorcycles from the British motorcycle brand globally. As much as 60-70 per cent of Triumph Motorcycles’ sales across the world come from the modern classic range in the Bonneville family. In India too, the Triumph Bonneville range is the most popular range of motorcycles from the British brand.

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  • Jessica Hart leads Triumph bra campaign

    Jessica Hart leads Triumph bra campaign

    Australian model/entrepreneur Jessica Hart heads the new global spring/summer campaign for the Triumph bra brand.

    She was shot by British fashion photographer Rankin for the campaign, “Find the One for Every You”, which tells the story of the modern woman’s multifaceted life: athlete, business woman, mother. The concept is to show how Triumph bras support women whatever they do, and to help them “find the one” for every age, shape, size and occasion.

    Hart and supporting models are depicted in various roles, with the campaign playing on real personalities rather than an idealised image. Rankin says the most exciting thing about working on the campaign is that the brand is moving in a different direction.

    “The images are modern, accessible and incredibly confident. We’re really pushing the fact that it’s not just for the ‘perfect’ woman, Triumph is for every woman.”

    Hart says she is excited to be part of change, “representing this playful side of Triumph that speaks to all women”.

    The campaign spotlights the brand’s diverse styles, from the feminine Amourette 300, confidence-enhancing Magic Boost and innovative Triaction.

    Hart has also been a Victoria’s Secret model.

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  • Triumph Motorcycles sees easy ride as market hums

    Triumph Motorcycles sees easy ride as market hums

    Despite murky economic prospects, British manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles remains upbeat about sales prospects in Thailand this year because of lower retail prices and a growing big-bike market.

    According to Jakkrapong Santirat, general manager of Triumph Motorcycles Thailand, Triumph’s sales fared well after Leicestershire-based Triumph took over the dealership network in Thailand last year.

    Through its wholly owned subsidiary Triumph Motorcycles Thailand, the company since last November has handled not only manufacturing but all aspects of the business, including sales and marketing activity, in coordination with distributors such as Britbike.

    Britbike is owned by Dom Hetrakul, an actor who became the first authorised dealer of Triumph motorcycles in 2007.

    Last year, Triumph reported domestic sales of 1,512 units, compared with just 292 in 2014.

    Mr Jakkrapong said the company is feeling more confident it will achieve sales of 2,400 units this year, after selling 2,112 in the January-October period.

    “The British parent firm has been working closely with its wholly-owned manufacturer in Thailand to make all retail prices more attractive,” he said. “All Triumph models sold in the Thai market have seen prices drop by about 30%.”

    Mr Jakkrapong said Triumph’s market share in Thailand has grown significantly to 40%, up from 25% last year.

    In keeping with the growing big-bike market, he expected Triumph would be able to maintain annual sales growth rate of 5-10%.

    Triumph entered Thailand in 2002, opening its first factory in May 2002 to make motorcycle components such as frames, fuel tanks, header systems, swinging arms, engine covers and chrome-plated parts.

    A second factory opened in 2006 with a painting facility and assembly line, and a third plant, opened in 2007, includes high-pressure die casting and machining.

    All three factories are at the Amata Nakorn Industrial Estate in Chon Buri.

    The company employs 1,100 workers in Thailand. Existing facilities make up half of total production capacity of 80,000 units a year.

    All Triumph motorcycles are made at its Thai facilities, using 50-60% local content. Triumph also ships its Thai-made motorcycles to more than 40 countries.

    Triumph’s Thai facilities, with a combined investment of more than 3 billion baht, are the only facilities offering completely built-up production outside of Britain, representing 65-70% of Triumph sales worldwide.

    In Thailand, Triumph runs eight sales outlets nationwide, including its latest showroom that opened last week in Bang Na district.