Triumph 300cc Thumpers?!?!?

[BlueRidgeKat]

So if this is true they are going to be made in Thailand ???  

[Sport-Touring]

[falconati]

Thighland  

[Croak]

Thaiumphs, we like to call them.

[Rincewind]

Click the links if these images don't hotlink right.  



http://www.blogtriumphchepassione.com/triumph/2011/04/street-flex-una-nuova-triumph-300cc-per-il-brasile/



http://www.triumphtorque.com/media/file/83702.aspx

[crispiegee1]

If they're going to make a sport single, they should do it right and use the Rocket III motor.     That way you'd have a nice 770cc single... talk about a thumper!
 

[Rincewind]

This month's Motorcyclist also picked up on the story from the Brazilian press.  They call it the Street Single and anticipate it being a global model made in Brazil from kits created in Thailand.  Up to 350cc with liquid cooling.  Being a global model I would expect some pretty competitive pricing.  The article stated the bikes will be available in 2012 which seems quite soon especially given the very little info on the bike so far. 

I would love to see a little brother to the Street Triple.  This weekend I saw the newly revised Street Triple with slanted headlights sitting next to a 2012 Speed Triple.  They seem even more similar looking with the new styling.  If they make this Street Single with the same styling and sell them for around $4000, it should be a real winner even with less than 50hp.

Add to this the recent news that Triumph will enter the Indian market, and this new Triumph Global Thumper makes a ton of sense.

[falconati]

Oh man, I would love love love that.

[camaroz1985]

It would make a great second bike.  I will be keeping an eye on this, after all the dealer is only about a mile away (and less than a mile in the opposite direction is the Ducati/Suzuki/Kawi dealer, too many temptations).

[Rincewind]

It would make a great second bike.  I will be keeping an eye on this, after all the dealer is only about a mile away (and less than a mile in the opposite direction is the Ducati/Suzuki/Kawi dealer, too many temptations).

CAT and Koups, I bet.  I go see John at CAT for my Triumphs.  They get a thumbs-up from me.   

[camaroz1985]

Yeap, live right between the two of them.  My step father bought both of his triumphs from CAT.  I've only been there a few times, but have had good experiences as well.

[crispiegee1]

Thaiumphs, we like to call them.

 

[crispiegee1]

I wonder what kind of fuel mileage it could achieve. It would be a great city bike, especially if 70+ mpg is within reach.

[TonyKZ1]

Could be an interesting bike, I wouldn't mind having one at all.
Tony

[sleazy rider]

That would make a hellacious commuter for me.  Do it, Triumph.

[Rincewind]

Small capacity Triumph confirmed

Indian arm reveals plans for downsized machines

TRIUMPH appears to have confirmed at the Delhi Auto Expo that it intends to build smaller-capacity bikes within the next three years.

Speaking to Indian news site Business Standard, the managing director of Triumph's newly launched Indian operation, Ashish Joshi, revealed the firm has a six-year product plan with 'a few' lower capacity machines scheduled in. He's quoted as saying of the plan: “It has got a few new bikes. They are of lower capacity” and confirming that “the development time is three years.”

Stories of a small single-cylinder Triumph – speculatively called the Street Single in some corners – have been doing the rounds for some time. Small machines have been spotted testing at the factory, but no decent pictures have yet emerged to reveal whether they're prototypes of a new Triumph or rival brand bikes being 'benchmark' tested to gauge the needs of the new model.

Rumours suggest the new single will have a capacity in the 250-350cc bracket, and that it will be assembled in plants both in India and Brazil. Referring to the hopes of big-bore bikes in India, Joshi is reported as saying: “I believe the 250cc-500cc engine bikes will always sell in better numbers.”

Initially, the single-cylinder Triumph is expected to be a straightforward naked machine, following the styling cues of the Street Triple. However, the suggestion now appears to be that there will be several models, so don't be surprised if a small Tiger (Cub?) appears, or even a CBR250R-rivalling miniature Daytona.

Business Standard also repeats the swirling rumours that Harley-Davidson is planning a smaller model for the Indian market.

Read more: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/small-capacity-triumph-confirmed/19809.html#ixzz1j4GFy79q

[DosEquis00]

This is some excellent news as the little engine machine market needs so more options. Best way to grow the motorcycle population is with the availability of some fun inexpensive machines.

[1moreroad]

Not sure why everyone thinks they will be inexpensive.  Look at the Yamaha WR250X - it's a 250 and not a 300, but it's otherwise identical spec-wise to this Speed Single.  2011 MSRP was $6600.

So yeah, if Triumph prices it at $4000 it would be a great bike.  But they won't be able to.

The WR lasted 3 years in the US before Yamaha discontinued it.  It was heavily promoted the first year but sank, in part because of price.

Suzuki stopped selling the DRZ400SM in 2009 and it cost $6700 back then.

Americans don't want this kind of bike, and they won't buy it (well, most of us - I have the WR sitting in the garage).

[DosEquis00]

You could be correct but I think Triumph will keep the price down to stay in line with the present competition in India.

[stk0308]

Not sure why everyone thinks they will be inexpensive.  Look at the Yamaha WR250X - it's a 250 and not a 300, but it's otherwise identical spec-wise to this Speed Single.  2011 MSRP was $6600.

So yeah, if Triumph prices it at $4000 it would be a great bike.  But they won't be able to.

The WR lasted 3 years in the US before Yamaha discontinued it.  It was heavily promoted the first year but sank, in part because of price.

Suzuki stopped selling the DRZ400SM in 2009 and it cost $6700 back then.

Americans don't want this kind of bike, and they won't buy it (well, most of us - I have the WR sitting in the garage).

I think it's pretty clear this bike isn't intended for the American market.  It's intended for the Indian market.  Which has overtaken the American market in shear mass of numbers.  It won't beat China, but it's considered the 2nd biggest market for motorcycles, when including scooters in the numbers.

[Rincewind]

The rumor mill on these bikes is not letting up.  Triumph is said to be moving forward with a production plant in the subcontinent - Karnataka, South India.  They will be making some of the existing bike range, but also it is rumored they will produce the new Single-capacity bike as well.  

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/triumph-125cc-rumours-re-emerge/20462.html#ixzz1sOiwPGE1

An interesting note at the bottom of the article is that Harley Davidson is also considering a small capacity bike for India.