Statment From Triumph regarding Buell

[NoDak]

I just found this:

http://www.triumph.co.uk/usa/News_12145.aspx

I think this is cool but I'm a Triumph owner.  What do Buell owners think of this?  Would you consider attending Triumph rallies?

[ninegear]

triumph now has my respect.

harley davidson is going to regret their decision

[1000lbs]

I find this pretty interesting considering that when I decided to leave "cruiserville" for something more sporting the Triumphs and Buells were the two brands I was most attracted to...  In my case the Triumph won out, but there was a bit of thinking before hand...  

It makes sense for Triumph from a marketing standpoint, as it would draw a similar customer base to their urban sport line that just lost their product...  From the Buell customers perspective I don't think it would be seen as a negative, but I wonder how interested they would be in attending events just based on this statement...  

Still well done Hinkley, nice statements on the Buell brand and a stab at some new customers...

[falconati]

Triumph owner, and I wanted to buy an 1125 :P

[R Doug]

Brilliant move.  

[XLR8]

Sorry to be cynical but this is not motorcycling altruism.  

[hig4s]

Let see,
Triumph was the only motorcycle company to increase profits in the US.
They are planning to significantly add to their product line.
They are offering to let Buell riders attend their factory events.

Hmm, could they be talking to Eric???

What a quick and easy way that would be to increase the product line.


They could call them Bumphs!!

[kevin_stevens]

Triumph owner, and I wanted to buy an 1125 :P

Triumph owner, and I did buy an 1125.  Then sold the Triumph.  



That's probably more fraternal than they had in mind!

KeS

[Phenix_Rider]

They could call them Bumphs!!

Or "TriElls" ... a triple in the 1125R chassis?  

[hig4s]

Or "TriElls" ... a triple in the 1125R chassis?  

Ahh, we could juxtapose a few letters and go with Thrills !!!

Or maybe just the first two letters and the last two with a zero between them.  TR 0 LLs  

[veefer800canuck]

Not often do you hear one manufacturer praise another.


Big   for Triumph.


Oh, and Santa, I'd like a new Daytona 675 under the tree to use as a track whore.  

[Rogue]

I like it.

It's funny because the last two bikes I have ever considered were Triumphs:  The Sprint ST and the Speed Triple.  I am currently in love with the Speed Triple because I like its oddball looks and its performance.  And yes, I do believe Triumph and Buell were two of a kind in the way they designed their bikes and chose their niche markets.

My next bike will most likely be a Triumph.  

[falconati]

I like it.

It's funny because the last two bikes I have ever considered were Triumphs:  The Sprint ST and the Speed Triple.  I am currently in love with the Speed Triple because I like its oddball looks and its performance.  And yes, I do believe Triumph and Buell were two of a kind in the way they designed their bikes and chose their niche markets.

My next bike will most likely be a Triumph.  

Just got mine and can't wipe the grin off my face.  Do it.

[Brad1445]

I have had two Triumphs, very high build quality.  I'm hopping Harley follows their business model and rolls out a full line of motorcycles.

[jim williams]

Hmm, could they be talking to Eric???

What a quick and easy way that would be to increase the product line.


They could call them Bumphs!!

I had a 1050, and, there are still things I miss about it. Now, as much as I love my Uly as is, I can't help but think the ultimate bike would be a Uly with a 1050 motor

[R Doug]

I have had two Triumphs, very high build quality.  

+1

Everytime I had to break down my 675 for anything, I was amazed how easily parts lined up together based on my experience with doing similar work on a Kawasaki and Yamaha.  It always seemed like I had to coerce the parts of the later named bikes whereas the Triumph was as easy to put together as it was to take apart.  

[maddjack]

 

[kendenton]

It's a nice gesture, but aren't ALL bikes welcome at their events?  Would my Duc get turned back from the velvet rope?

[Castaway]

Sorry to be cynical but this is not motorcycling altruism.  

Agreed. A nice compliment to Buell ... notice it wasn't given when Buell was viable. But, still nice to think there's some sense of community amidst the competition.

[Scratch33]

Would my Duc get turned back from the velvet rope?

No, but don't touch the pastries.