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Re: [St] Fwd: '09 Triumphs announced (long)



mega noticable ommitement from the product line up:

a sporty version of the ST!

What about a new big bore Daytona 1050, or an ST1050RS?

I live on in hope.........


cheers


Marc
Cape Town
2006 Daytona 955, 2007 KLR650

On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 4:26 PM, Rupert Galea <rgalea@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Date: Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 6:46 PM
> Subject: '09 Triumphs announced (long)
>
>
> Rod just returned from Birmingham, England, site of the Triumph
> Dealers 2009 model introduction meeting.
>
> Big news is the announcement of the 1600cc Thunderbird for model year
> 2010. Powered by a 100+hp water-cooled parallel twin, equipped with a
> 6 speed close ratio gearbox this bike is going to dominate the
> 'performance cruiser' market. Those of you who are Hinckley Triumph
> owners and who belong to RAT will get a preview in the next issue of
> Triumph magazine. Based on what I've seen so far this one is a winner
> for Triumph.
>
> Look for the "Street Triple R" featuring matte graphite paintwork with
> orange logo and lettering - The Street Triple R features the fully
> adjustable suspension from the Daytona 675 and Nissin radial brakes.
> Yes, we have one on order. In fact that'll likely be our only Street
> Triple for '09 unless someone gets off the pot and places a pre-order
> for a standard one.
>
> All new fuel injected Bonneville models are on the way. Triumph no
> longer offers carburetted bikes for sale anywhere in the world.
> (except for remaining dealer stock).
>
> With the exception of the switch to FI systems, only one Bonneville
> model has undergone a major change, the rest are appearance packages.
> The big change is the Bonneville SE which replaces the Bonneville.
> Lowered by 1.5in with 17in cast wheels front and rear along with the
> upswept pipes from the Thruxton and a sweet blue and white tank, the
> SE is one handsome motorcycle. I'm personally very tempted by this
> bike. I like it _a lot_.
>
> Next is the exclusive 50th Anniversary Bonneville in Meriden Blue and
> Tangerine Orange with gold hand painted pinstripes. Only 650 of the
> 50th Anniversary Commemerative Bonnevilles will be  sold worldwide.
> (Yes, we've ordered one, no we don't know if we're getting it or not).
> I must say that this paint job is stunning with a gray and black seat.
> If you were around for the Jubilee Bonneville you know how fast these
> limited edition bikes sell.
>
> There's a Matte Olive Scrambler on the way that brings the Scrambler
> up from a 'nice retro bike' to 'Wow! That's a hot urban commando bike'
> zone. Stunning in hi-res, Rod tells me that it's even better in
> person.
>
> There is a very nice Belstaff Bonneville featuring a gorgeous
> copper/bronze paint job with tan cotton duck seat covering. It may
> sound kind of 'out there' but seeing high resolution pictures of this
> bike makes me want one. Just for the gorgeous paint work!
>
> And I can't leave out the "Long Way Down" Bonneville. Ok, it's not
> really the "Long Way Down" model but it does have a graphics and paint
> package created by Ewan and Charlie. I like it since it has a nice
> retro feel with contemporary colors.
>
> The price leading Bonneville Black returns in '09 with fuel injection
> being the only change.
>
> There are a few detail changes for the Daytona 675 but nothing
> remarkable.I suspect we'll see major upgrades in 2010.
>
> The Sprint ST and Tiger remain unchanged with the exception of color
> choices. No more blue, yes to Orange. Purty.
>
> Rocket III returns unchanged since Triumph did the early release of
> the Touring which had originally been scheduled for 09 release.
>
> Speedmaster and America gain fuel injection and color choices change.
> Matte Black Speedmaster is scorching hot. I can visualize it with
> white and red Von Dutch style pinstripes.
>
> So, there you have it. The 2009 Triumph Dealer Show condensed into a
> single email.
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