A tale of three Triumphs

Could've been a Henderson, too.

 

Or an FN, but you've never struck me as one for really early bikes. I was
thinking of that horror that showed up at the NEC a few years ago.

 

Nah. I like Trumf triples, but what appeals about the 675 is that it's
*so* small and light, and yet roomy enough for a fat git like me.

And it is, let's face it, stupidly cheap. £5.7k otr, or well over two
grand less than the Speed Triple. Bloody wonderful.

 

Or a (classic) Nimbus.

 

I agree. I think the big Triumph triple engine is brilliant. I've
not had the chance to have a go on the 675 yet. <hint...>

Mind you, the 180 degree Jota is probably the most brutal engine I've
ridden.

heh. Well, you're obviously preaching to the converted with me, but I
agree completely.

 

They improved a lot over the years.
The original Trident was the spawn of the devil.

 

Fair enough, I just wouldn't describe it as having an abundance of torque.

Aye. Personally I wouldn't but each to their own.


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The Older Gentleman posted:

I've got this theory that it's because Kawasaki Motorcycles, being
arguably a PR job for Kawasaki Heavy Industries, have a "because we
can" philosophy, whereas Honda Motorcycles being just Honda
Motorcycles have a "because it's what we are" philosophy. Don't know
if that makes much sense, but that's my thoughts.

 

Bear?

 

Well, given that I was talking about a 955 Sprint ST, you'd think that
was a little later than the Trident.

 

My, isn't it a nice evening out there? And spring is on the way....

Sorry, you were saying?

 

Actually, I'd say it was completely the other way around.

 

Not yet, no. Must do so.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, The Older

<Polite applause from the Members' Stand>

 

FFS!

What on earth has your post got to do with anything in the post that
you're replying to?

 

I'd agree. For example, the CX500: a high-revving, watercooled, pushrod
v-twin. With shaft drive. And it's - eventually - massively reliable, and
a huge seller. So they turbocharge it... Kawasaki made do with the GT550,
which was also successful, but fairly meh. Kawasaki soldiered on with an
interminable stream of across-the-frame fours, while Honda produced a
dazzling array of v-twins, v-fours, flat-fours, flat-sixes and the like,
while still turning out decent conventional fours. Kawasaki managed the
occasional v-twin cruisers, and an across-the-frame six, but Honda did one
of those as well.

 

snip>

<perk>

I just happen to have a nice KTM available that'd be just right for
your daily commute. Much cheapness and plenty of fun.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Champ

Carrots.

That's what you want for good night vision, apparently.

Carrots.

 

Oh God. The Bonwick Blandishments again. And he makes it sound such a
reasonable idea.

<Sticks fingers in ears>

Er, how much?

 

And a longitudinal twin (an owd Sunbeam S7)


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