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Triumph confirms September date for Land Speed Record attempt
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After looking at Monday (yesterday) as a possible first run proper for the Land Speed Record attempt, it’s now mid-September when Guy Martin and the Infor Triumph Streamliner will try to get close to 400mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. This has just landed with us from the USA-side of the Triumph attempt.…
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Triumph summer clothing range now available
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Triumph is not just about cool motorcycles. It also has a selection of clothing that you can wear both on and off the bike. For example, the White Vintage Logo T-shirt (pictured) is made of 100% cotton, and looks great. The spring/summer 2016 range is available now from Triumph dealerships nationwide. For a list of…
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Guy Martin posts fastest ever Triumph speed – 274.2mph in Utah
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Triumph has released the speed figure it managed with Guy Martin at the controls in the Infor Streamliner during testing at the Bonneville Salt Flats yesterday – the twin-Rocket III engined enclosed bike did a best of 274.2mph. Previously Triumph has logged a best of 245.667mph with Bob Leppan clocking up an unofficial best of…
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Guy Martin Land Speed Record latest: pics from the first run are in – Guy’s verdict on the test: “Spot on”
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Guy Martin has said that his first ever powered run in the Triumph Streamliner world land speed record machine was “Spot on” and that being out in Utah at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats was, “Lush”. The Lincolnshire lad is undertaking the Land Speed Record attempt in the twin-Rocket III engine powered, 1000bhp Streamliner with…
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Guy Martin land speed record attempt MEGA GALLERY from first day
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Guy Martin’s attempt on the world land speed record with Triumph is: “All going according to plan,” according to the man himself – and we’ve got a mega-gallery of the first hours on the Bonneville Salt for you. Yesterday we first brought you the news that Guy and the team were out in Bonneville with…
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Guy Martin CONFIRMED for land speed record with Triumph THIS MONTH!
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We told you some time ago that the salt was coming good at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats – and we told Triumph too. Now, a month later, the British factory has confirmed that it IS going to take on the land speed record at the hallowed ground in Utah, USA and Guy Martin WILL…
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New trick soft luggage for the Triumph Street Twin
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SW-Motech has expanded its new Legend Gear luggage range to fit Triumph’s new Street Twin, as well as introducing a range of styling and functional add-ons and accessories for the new retro roadster. Designed to suit the new wave of retro roadsters, Legend Gear luggage mixes a vintage look with modern materials and a…
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Ride into the record books with Staffordshire Triumph
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A leading Triumph motorcycle dealership is giving riders across the West Midlands the chance to become World Record holders. Staffordshire Triumph is seeking to smash the record for ‘Largest Parade of Triumph Motorcycles’ on Sunday September 4, 2016, and is calling for participants to sign up. Raising funds for Jessica Simpkin HELP, a charity that…
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Triumph trademarks ‘Speed Twin’ name – mini-Thruxton 900 on the way for 2017
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Triumph trademarks ‘Speed Twin’ name – mini-Thruxton 900 on the way for 2017. Not content with smashing the marketplace in the rush to grab Thruxton and Thruxton Rs, Triumph is going to appear with a 900cc Speed Twin model – a mini-Thruxton for less cash – as part of its 2017 line-up. The Hinckley-based firm has now…
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My bike: 2005 Triumph Speed Triple review
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My bike: 2005 Triumph Speed Triple review. MY BIKE – The details Owner: Matt James Price paid: £5500 Spec: 128bhp/78lb-ft Kerb weight: 207kg Tank: 18 litres Seat: 815mm Miles on clock: 44,000 Average mpg: Around 43mpg Current tyres: Michelin Pilot Road 4 General impressions: Great fun, stonking motor, never fails to put a smile…
