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Triumph Motorcycle introduces a range of vibrant and captivating colour options for its 2024 line-up.

  • The Roadster, Rocket 3, Tiger, and Tiger Sport models are set to don striking new schemes.
  • Customers can now place their orders for these exhilarating options, adding a touch of personalisation to their Triumph motorcycles.

Leading the charge in bold colour choices are the Speed Triple 1200 RS and Trident 660 models. The Speed Triple 1200 RS will be available in a captivating new Carnival Red scheme, alongside the existing Matt Silver Ice and Sapphire Black options. The Carnival Red fuel tank, headlight finisher, side panels, rear bodywork, seat cowl, and belly pan, coupled with distinctive silver RS graphics, create a truly eye-catching design.

The sporty and agile Trident 660 gains a striking new colour option for 2024, featuring a Jet Black and Triumph Racing Yellow scheme. This new addition complements the existing Silver Ice, Diablo Red, and Matt Jet Black and Silver Ice choices. The Jet Black fuel tank, headlight bezel, and front mudguard, combined with the dramatic Triumph Racing Yellow radiator cowl, rear bodywork, and mudguard graphic, result in a visually stunning combination.

The Rocket 3 line-up exudes sophistication with its new colour choices. The Rocket 3 R, Triumph’s ultimate muscle roadster, offers three elegant options: Matt Silver Ice, Triumph Sapphire Black, and the mesmerising Sapphire Black and Carnival Red scheme with Silver Ice detailing. The Sapphire Black fuel tank, Carnival Red infill with a Silver Ice coachline graphic, and various other black and silver components create a truly luxurious aesthetic.

For those seeking a touch of grandeur, the Rocket 3 GT comes in two sophisticated colour options. The metallic Sapphire Black underlines the bike’s muscular presence, while the Sapphire Black and Carnival Red scheme with Silver Ice detailing adds an extra layer of style.

The Tiger models also receive attention with their striking new schemes. The Tiger Sport 850 is available in two distinctive options: a bold Graphite and Diablo Red scheme, as well as a sophisticated Graphite and Jet Black combination. These designs feature a combination of black, graphite, and red elements, enhancing the bike’s adventurous spirit.

Triumph’s award-winning Tiger Sport 660, known for its versatility, now presents riders with three stylish colourways. The Snowdonia White and Jet Black option provides a clean and elegant appearance, while the Jet Black and Graphite scheme adds a touch of darkness. The third option, Korosi Red and Graphite, stands out with its bold and distinctive appeal.

Although the sales of motorcycles in the UK fell for the third consecutive month in June mid-way into 2022, the sales figure still comfortably exceeded the numbers recorded back in 2021.

  • Triumph sold 225 units of the Trident 660 in June 2022.
  • Honda retains the lead with most motorcycle sold in the June.

A total of 63,963 units of motorcycles were sold during the first six months of 2022, exceeding the 58,105 units sold during the same period last year. Despite the downward trend, things are still looking positive for the two-wheels market.

While Honda continue to take top spot of the UK sales charts with 2,200 units sold in June alone, Triumph Motorcycles made the most impressive start to the year, by leapfrogging Yamaha to ranked second as the most popular brand in the country.

In addition, Triumph’s middle-weight  motorcycle, the Trident 660 emerged as the best selling motorcycle with 225 units sold in June.

Thanks to its affordable price tag, the Trident 660 is fast becoming a favourite not just for beginners but also seasoned riders.

In terms of firepower, the all-new Trident comes with a 660cc three-cylinder DOHC liquid-cooled engine that produces a respectable 80hp at 10,250rpm and 64Nm of torque at 6,250rpm. This package offers a punchy power delivery throughout its rev range together with a unique triple-cylinder soundtrack.

A six-speed manual transmission handles all the power delivery to its rear wheel and that is further enhanced with the presence of an assist/slipper clutch. There’s also the addition of a ride-by-wire throttle, selectable riding modes, and switchable traction control for even greater riding efficiency across the board.

Triumph Motorcycles has enjoyed success outside of the UK for 2022, with the British company has broken its record for the most bikes registered in one year in Italy.

  • Triumph sold a record-breaking 6,088 units between June 2021 and July 2022.
  • The Triumph Trident 660 emerged as the most popular motorcycle in Italy.

For the first time in the company’s history, Triumph sold over 6,000 units between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022, breaking the previous record of 5,749 bikes sold back in 2008.

Moreover, Triumph marks an increase of over 50% compared to the company’s 2019 sales.

On another note, it also signals the company’s recovery in the Italian market after the 2008 financial crisis while proving effective in dealing with the Covid-19 situation.

Also, Triumph’s made a considerable leap since the firm expanded its dealer network in the region. The company has added ten new dealers over the last two years, while 17 new showrooms have been opened.

According to reports, the Trident 660 took the top spot with 18% of the share, followed by Tiger 900 (17%).

Digital designer Oberdan Bezzi sure thinks so, and this Triumph Trident 660 RR render of his gives us an idea how it should look like…

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Certain 2022 Triumph Trident 660 is getting a recall by Triumph Motorcycles America due to a potentially faulty side stand.

According to Triumph, the side stand of the affected units might bend over time, which could cause to bike to stumble and tip over.

The process may happen gradually with the bike will lean further than usual before it finally falls.

A total of 314 Trident 660 sold in the U.S are affected by the recall, produced between February 7, 2021, to May 15, 2021.

Triumph has since changed to a robust side stand unit which is no longer believed to be affected.

As it turns out, a third-party supplier had used an incorrect material that did not meet specifications and has since been corrected.

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