2012 Triumphs (from today's Bangkok Post)

[2wheels]

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Triumph's 2012 editions

• Published: 26/08/2011 at 12:00 AM
• Newspaper section: Life

Britbike, the official importer of Triumph motorcycles in Thailand, is launching three new models tomorrow with special introductory prices

TIGER 800 XC

Price: 740,000 baht
Engine: 95hp 799cc inline-three
Highlights: ABS system can be turned off and there's an adjustable 45mm suspension with bigger 21-inch spoke wheel. Plus, a 19-litre gasoline tank should give you an extra miles while going on a long trip.
We think: This bike that can do it all. Tough. Rugged. Built to last.

STREET TRIPLE R

Price: 650,000 baht
Engine: 106hp 675cc inline-three
Highlights: It weighs only 189kg and has a standard 80.5cm seat height that fits Thai riders nicely. There's an adjustable suspension system and improved options for the brakes. New controversial bug-eye lamps replace circular ones.
We think: An easy-to-ride "naked" sports bike that has thrills on the limit.

DAYTONA 675 R

Price: 800,000 baht
Engine: 124hp 675cc inline-three
Highlights: This R type comes with racing options from Triumph: adjustable suspension, front 43mm Ohlins NIX30, plus 308mm front discs brakes from Brembo and 220mm rear one from Nissin.
We think: A dream bike for many since since it won many awards in Europe for one of the best superbikes.

[DesmoNut]

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I had a Daytona 675 in UK and would love another one, but at those prices absolutely no way. Ridiculous!!

My old UK dealer has the 675 R for sale at GBP 9800 inc. all taxes, registration, the lot and a very competent workshop crew to look after it. Thai price is 800,000 THB (= GBP 16670 at current exchange rates) which is an increase of 70%. I'll stick with something far less exotic and, in all likelihood, far more practical for Thailand. I can't imagine it'd be easy to get a reliable mechanic for a bike like this outside BKK, CM and similar very large cities - certainly not in my neck of the woods.

[KenYam]

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Special introductory prices WTF - bloody great bikes - 800 Tiger is a ripper but as usual Triumph pricing belongs on onother planent.

Cheers Ken F

[2wheels]

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Sticker on handsome and desirable 800XC parked in front of Chiang Mai dealer.

[whitehead]

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the next attempt at BMWs crown is in the offing. Cant wait for the next BeeMer. I was set on a Triumph but the store owner did not show me enough love.

[nikster]

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the next attempt at BMWs crown is in the offing. Cant wait for the next BeeMer. I was set on a Triumph but the store owner did not show me enough love.

Having an attitude seems to be a requirement for running a motorbike shop in CM. Not sure why...

Love those bikes, but the prices are a joke, esp. since they're made (assembled, whatever) in Thailand. Come on Triumph, get it together. Ducati is going to walk all over these guys in SEA...

[David Race]

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Hey Nikster
If you haven't already go to the other side of the moat and by a Kawasaki Versys even with the add ons you want you will pay less than half and you and your pocket will be happy.
I have a Ninja and for the money compared to any thing else in Thailand price wise I could not be happier and yes I do go all over Thailand 2 up.

[nikster]

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Hey Nikster
If you haven't already go to the other side of the moat and by a Kawasaki Versys even with the add ons you want you will pay less than half and you and your pocket will be happy.

Agreed actually I've had a Versys since November 2010, got one of the first ones to arrive in CM. Prior to that I had a D-Tracker (2009) and a ER-6n (2010). Riding it every day in CM. It's a great bike, for sure.

I still think those Triumphs are gorgeous though. The Tiger 800 (street version not the one pictured) I think would be like a Versys with a few more HP - my only gripe with the Versys is the top end. Not that I want to go that fast often, but I rather liked the ER-6n top end and the Versys isn't close. Then again neither's a supermoto so I am also keeping an eye on the KTM 690 SMC/SMR... even maybe a D-Tracker if there's a way to give it a few more HP... why doesn't Kawasaki make a proper supermoto, I wonder...