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2005 Triumph Tiger riumph has just re leased information on its updated adventure-touring bike, the Tiger. Triumph's 2005 Tige r conti nue s its tradition of delivering dual- sport styling, a highperformance motor and an upright comfortable riding pos ition. The 2005 Tiger features the same c1assleading three-cylinde r 955cc fuel -injected T engine. The Tiger's hand ling has been improved by sharpe ning the chassis geometry for quicker steering and increas ed agility, and the suspension has been retooled for a more com- T he versatile machine sports a new silver- painted frame, and updated ta nk grap hics. It is scheduled to arrive at Triumph dealerships thro ughout the USA in May. "The 2005 Tiger's refined chassis and suspension sharpen a motorcycle that's always been known as the best handling adventuretourer in the market," said Todd Andersen, Triumph Motorcycles (America) Ltd., vice president of marketing. "Th e cast wheels give riders access to the best new tires on the market, and the new gra phics update the look of this great bike ." The Tiger feat ures a torquey three-cylin- posed and controlled ride . The 2005 Tiger features cast wheels and tubeless tires - giving der engine. compliant long travel suspension, riders more choices for replacemen t tires. har d- luggage, an d a large co mfortab le seat. It is a highly versatile mo torcycle that is equally at home trave ling the back ro ads as it is navigating the urban jungle. T he T ige r has lo ng bee n pop ular with lo ng dista nce to uring riders, commuters and those who appreci- ate a bike that ca n handles all types of road con ditions. This Tiger is available in Aluminum 5ilver, British Racing Green or Lucifer Orange. A full range of accessories is available for the con - sumer to customize the bike to individual tastes. The 2005 Tiger comes com plete with hard saddlebags with an MSRP of $ 10,500. Uke all of Triumph's models, the Tiger is covered by a com preh ensive 24-mo nth wanranty. M O V ED : E\IS Sports Headquarters to 2146 East Gladwick, Rancho Dominguez. CA 90220, 310/3254565,310/325-5125 (fax). AU TOGRAPH SIGNING : At Drye r Moto rspo rts in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Team Suzuki's Nick Wey, Sean Hamblin, Davi Millsaps and Broc Hepler are scheduled to appear. For more information, call 317/243-2203. AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: At Fun Cycles in Valdese, North Carolina, on March 20 from I to 2 p.m ., Team FMF Suzuki Off-Road's Fred Andrews, Mike Kiedrowski and Rodney Smith are scheduled to appear. For more information, call 828/874-4680 . AUTOGRAPH SIGNING : At Dreyer Yamaha in Ind ianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, March 19, fro m 6 to 7 p.m. Team Yamaha's Chad Reed, David Vuillemin and Tim Ferry, Mach I Yamaha's Ezra Lusk and Heath Voss and Yamaha of Troy's Mike Brow n, Kelly Smith, Danny Smith and Josh Hansen are scheduled to appear. For more information, call 317/243-2203 . APPOINT ED : Jen Hurley as the 2004 season flat track manager for IMI Motorsports in Erie, Colorado, effective immediately; Michelle 5tinn as official race announcer and banquet manager for IMI Motorsports, effective immediately. AU TOGRAPH SI G N I N G: AT K&W Cycles in Utica , Michigan, on Friday, April 2, from 7 to 8 p.m. Team Chevy Trucks Kawasaki and Team Pro Circuit riders James Stewart, Michael Byrne, Paul Carpenter and Eric Sorby are scheduled to appear. For more information, call 586/731 -2662. M erg ing Museums of the merger," Parham said in making the announcement. '~mo ng the principles of the Th e Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, located in Pickerington, Oh io, and the National Motorcycle Museum & Hall of of all past inductees in both museums' halls of fame into one merged entity, deve lopmen t of agreement are the automatic enshrinement Fame, located in Anamosa. Iowa, have signed a single nomination and selection process for a "memo of understanding" to pursue a future inductees, and a common se t of graphic standards to reinforce the brand identity of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame. This also would include a common webs ite linked to both m useums, which will feature both museums' combined list of past inductees." "O nce fully imple me nted, this merger will merger of their respective hall-of-fame inductees and procedures into a unified enti- ty under the banner of the current Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. Both museum s would otherwise retain their indi- vidual identities and continue their inde pendent operations and management. The joint announcement was made in Daytona Beach, Florida, by John Parham, president of the National Motorcycle Museum's board of directors, and Mark Mendell, chairman of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum's board of directors. "It' s our mutual intent to enter into a writ- ten agreement which will detail the specifics bring a new strength of unity to our motorcy- cle community," said Mendell . "It will provide even w ider recognition (or those we honor in our Hall of Fame , as well as clarity for our nat ional audience , who will experience the same hall-of-fame ele ments in both museums. We think this is a reaJ win-win for everyone , and we are very enthusiast ic about ou r potential for the future. " www.cyclenews.com CYCLE NEWS • MARCH 17, 2004 15