A Triumphant entry

Triumph Motorcycles one of the bestknown motorcycle manufacturing companies in the world has finally set shop in India After a twoyear delay spent in strengthening its backend including salesservice and logistics infrastructure the biggest bike maker of the United Kingdom has arrived on the scene with a bang mdash announcing 10 models for India from its 27 model strong global lineup In a bid to make its products costeffective and more profitable for the Indian market Triumph has set up a local assembly plant in Manesar Haryana mdash the companyrsquos seventh such plant in the world With a measured and cautious approach the British bike maker has started off with two showrooms in Hyderabad and Bangalore Two more showrooms in Delhi and Mumbai will soon be opened as a part of the first phase of Triumphrsquos India offensive In phase two the company will open five more dealerships in Kolkata Chennai Ahmedabad Kochi and Pune The bookings for the wide range of Triumph motorcycles will start from the second week of December in cities where the dealerships are ready All the models will come with a commendable two years unlimited kilometers warranty In addition to its motorcycle range Triumph has also introduced to India its range of highquality riding gear accessories and adventure activities Triumphrsquos motorcycle range for India is spread across five main categories The 10 models for India are divided almost consistently across these categories Herersquos a quick snapshot of all the major bike categories and the details about the respective models they representu00a0 Category Adventure Model Triumph Tiger Explorer Engine 1215cc Liquidcooled 12 valve DOHC inline threecylinder Power 137PS 9300 rpm Torque 121NM 6400 rpm Price R179 lakh Exshowroom What is it Intrepid as its younger sibling but with an even bigger heart mdash the Explorer is even more powerful and comes laden with technology An offroader par excellence built for the long haul with enough power to lug heavy loads the Explorer offers a very high level of rugged dependability Longdistance comfort extended fuel range fine handling and the ability to cope with unmade roads make this machine extra special Equipment list includes ABS traction control and cruise control Model Triumph Tiger 800XC Engine 799cc liquidcooled 12 valve DOHC inline threecylinder Power 95PS 9300 rpm Torque 79NM 7850 rpm Price R12 lakh Exshowroom What is it Brand Tiger represents goanywhere ability ruggedness and the spirit of adventure and freedom Based on the more basic Tiger the 800XC offers a bit more offroad equipment The engine output remains the same as the Tiger 800 though Built tough to tackle the harshest terrains the Tiger series is meant for long distance riders who are fond of setting off on a journey without knowing the destination Category Supersports Model Triumph Daytona 675R Engine 675 cc liquidcooled 12 valve DOHC inline 3cylinder Power 128PS 12500 rpm Torque 74NM 11900 rpm Price R114 lakh exshowroom What is it The Daytona 675R brings all of Triumphrsquos learnings from the race track to a fast agile and streetlegal model Focused more on the racetrack and sharp handling than anything else the Daytona 675R incorporates the latest in engineering technology to become a razor sharp machine The high revving engine on the bike with a 14400 redline is a racerrsquos delight Featuring top of the line underpinnings and running gear the Daytona is the tool of choice for the racing aficionados Category Classics Model Triumph Bonneville Engine 865cc aircooled DOHC paralleltwin Power 68PS 7500 rpm Torque 68NM 5800 rpm Price R57 Lakh Exshowroom What is it Triumph claims that the Bonneville is one of the most famous names in motorcycling thanks to its longstanding association with Hollywood Its retro charm and great attention to detail would make the heart of every classic motorcycle lover pound with love With more than 50 years of heritage the Bonneville is a treasured brand and should appeal to those with a taste for all things elegant Under the skin it features modern tech though and being the entry level Triumph in India should make it appeal to a vast majority of buyers 2 Model Triumph Bonneville T100 Engine 865cc aircooled DOHC paralleltwin Power 68PS 7500 rpm Torque 68NM 5800 rpm Price R66 Lakh Exshowroom What is it Featuring the same technology engine and chassis as the Bonneville the T100 boasts some more retro styling elements to appear even more similar to the original from the 60s Over and above the standard Bonneville the T100 gets some visual enhancements such as twin peashooter exhausts two tone paint spoke wheels and a Triumph logo on the seat Model Triumph Thruxton Engine 865cc aircooled DOHC paralleltwin Power 69PS 7400 rpm Torque 69NM 5800 rpm Price R67 Lakh exshowroom What is it Based on the Bonneville the Thruxton is a modern day Cafeacute Racer mdash a concept brought to motorcycle culture by the British who raced their machines from one cafeacute to another in the 1960s Those home modified bikes had some basic gofaster mods such as lower handlebars single seats and upswept exhausts The Thruxton preserves these styling cues to present itself as an authentic representative of that era and culture Category Roadsters Model Triumph Speed Triple ABS Engine 1050 cc liquidcooled 12 valve DOHC inline 3cylinder Power 135PS 9400 rpm Torque 111NM 7750 rpm Price R104 Lakh exshowroom What is it Unlike the big bad and sometimes rugged Triumph models listed above the Speed Triple comes across as a sportier and nimbler model Meant for the urban streets the Speed Triple is a light sharp handling and quick machine With the DNA of a proper sportsbike and a trendy attitude the Speed triple fuses lithe dynamics with great performance and unique styling Model Triumph Street Triple ABS Engine 675cc Liquidcooled 12 valve DOHC inline threecylinder Power 106PS 11850 Torque 68NM 9750 Price R75 lakh exshowroom What is it Powered by a compact and revvy three pot 675cc motor the street triple is a light yet punchy street machine with a funloving young personality Itrsquos agile with an addictive engine growl and delivers useable performance which would enthrall you as yoursquod able to take this machine really close to its limits even on streets In its latest avatar the Street Triple features all new bodywork with sharper styling Category Cruisers Model Triumph Rocket III Roadster Engine 2294cc iquidcooled DOHC inline 3cylinder Power 148PS 5750 rpm Torque 221NM 2750 rpm Price R20 Lakh exshowroom What is it The Rocket III is one of the most exclusive and special cruisers in the world Boasting the worldrsquos biggest production motorcycle engine the Rocket III Roadster with its prodigious power and torque accelerates real hard belying all its size and weight Itrsquos big and burly with an ominous exhaust note yet manages to be reasonably easy to ride Featuring a massive 23 liter engine this cruiser is a true collectorrsquos item Model Triumph Thunderbird Storm Engine 1699cc liquidcooled DOHC Paralleltwin Power 98PS 5200 rpm Torque 156NM 2950 rpm Price R13 lakh exshowroom What is it Propelled by a big 1700cc parallel twin motor the Thunderbird storm is the epitome of a modern day cruiser An unmistakable twin lamp triumph face a dark theme and restrained use of chrome endows the Thunderbird with its intimidating assertive character Its massive street presence is matched only by the torque dished out by its big parallel twin engine