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New Triumphs unveiled at Global Dealer Conference

Triumph today unveiled its new models for the 2009 model year to an expectant audience of dealers and press at its Global Dealer Conference in Birmingham, England, as well as officially announcing the eagerly-anticipated parallel twin-cylinder cruiser, which will be known as the Thunderbird.

Triumph Thunderbird

Set to go on sale for the 2010 model year, the all-new six-speed 1,600cc cruiser has been designed to take on the best in the cruiser category. Combining sleek and modern looks with great dynamics, the belt-driven Thunderbird will provide an authentic cruiser experience in a uniquely Triumph package.

The Thunderbird will be offered with an extensive range of official accessories which will allow the rider to tailor the bike to their individual needs. Whether they want a stripped down and chromed up hot rod with muscular performance or a fully-dressed classic style custom-tourer for two-up touring, Triumph’s accessory range lets the rider customise the Thunderbird to their individual tastes. An ABS option is also available.

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2009 models

Street Triple R

Before then, Triumph fans can look forward to an exciting 2009 range. New for the coming season is the high-specification Street Triple R, aimed at discerning riders looking for a naked bike that provides a sporty riding experience normally associated with fully-faired supersport machines. Based on the phenomenally successful standard Street Triple, the 675cc triple features race-track derived suspension and brakes and will be launched with a new Matt Graphite colour scheme, complete with striking orange graphics. A Matt Blazing Orange (with Graphite graphics) option will also be available from January 2009. More info.

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Daytona 675

Triumph is also introducing a heavily revised Daytona 675 for 2009. Producing 3PS more than its predecessor and weighing 3kg less, the highly acclaimed supersport machine handles even better than before thanks to the latest race-developed suspension, featuring high and low speed damping at both the front and rear, while new Nissin monobloc brakes give improved feel and stopping power. The bike has also been restyled, with a new cockpit, headlight and screen complementing the Jet Black and Tornado Red colour options.

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Bonneville

Triumph’s Bonneville range has also been given a serious makeover. The iconic model celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2009, and Triumph is marking the occasion with a limited edition model. Just 650 Bonneville T100 50th Anniversary models will be produced in a unique orange and blue colour scheme that echoes the 1959 original. Based on the standard T100, the Anniversary model features a host of detail changes and comes with a numbered handlebar-mounted plaque and a certificate of authenticity signed by John Bloor, the owner of Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.

Meanwhile, the standard Bonneville gets Seventies-look cast wheels and revised ergonomics. With its lower seat height, the 2009 Bonneville is more manoeuvrable than ever before. Also on sale is a higher specification Bonneville SE, which takes the standard Bonneville and adds a two-tone colour scheme, brushed alloy engine casings and additional instrumentation. The Sixties-influenced Bonneville T100 remains in the line-up for 2009, with minor detail changes and a new blue and white colour option.

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Other models

The Rocket III, Rocket III Classic, Rocket III Touring, Speed Triple, Tiger, Sprint ST, America, Speedmaster, Scrambler and Thruxton all remain in the Triumph range for 2009, benefiting from minor detail updates and exciting new colours, including an attitude-filled Matt Khaki Green option for the Scrambler.

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Clothing

Triumph’s dealers were also treated to the full range of products for the forthcoming year. In addition to the new motorcycles, Triumph’s clothing team unveiled its most comprehensive range of apparel ever. Over 50% of the 2009 range is completely new. At the top end is a new product line developed in collaboration with Italian manufacturer Alpinestars, while a number of classically-styled ‘essentials’ have been introduced to bring high-quality Triumph products at very competitive prices. Riders of cruisers will be catered for with a new range of high-specification products designed especially for their needs, while the company’s first heated product will also hit the marketplace, in the form of the electrically-powered EXO2 vest.

Triumph’s popular casual range hasn’t been forgotten about either. A special edition range celebrating 50 years of the iconic Triumph Bonneville is being introduced alongside a new summer range of T-shirts, including a new design inspired by legendary Triumph rider Steve McQueen.