RE: [ST] New model developments

["Dan Wallander" <triumph99@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Triumph developed a new 1300 inline four for a Hayabusa killer and then
scrapped the project just when they had a running model.  The engine by all
accounts is good and ready for a bike to put it in.  My own opinion is that
they will make a new ST in the form of a Triumph version of the FJR.

I believe this is the last year of the Trophy.  I can imagine a new
Uber-tourer with the Rocket III engine in it and shaft drive.

Triumph is usually pretty secretive about it's plans and I wouldn't expect
to see anything definitive on new models for another few months when
someone will get a spy picture of something.  Now that Triumph is through
with the effects of the fire and the factory rebuilding, I would expect to
see their development schedules stepped up to a better 3 to 5 year cycle. 
They still don't have the resources that Honda and the others have to
utilize a 2  to 3 year development cycle for their products.

Dan.

Dan Wallander
Albuquerque, New Mexico
www.danwallander.com 
Triumph Sprint ST :: BMW R90/6
TSRA-VP, ABC, IBA, AMA,HSTA


> [Original Message]
> From: Barry Evans <barryevans@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 4/5/2004 8:15:27 PM
> Subject: [ST] New model developments
>
> Sorry, I have detuned out of the list for the past 5 months and I still
> can't find a searchable archive, so this may be flogging a dead horse?
>
> What if anything do we know about the new 2005 ST? I'm on the verge of
> trading in my 01 for a 04 (for its better engine and so I can utilise all
my
> accessories) but will hold off if there is a guarantee that T will not
mess
> (too much) with the STs distinctive smooth styling and its SPORTS-touring
> (Big S, small t) profile/performance balance.
>
> Barry
>
> 01 BRG ST
>
>
>
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