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Triumph has introduced two exciting new models and a host of updates
to the remainder of its lineup for 2005.
The Sprint S1;Triumph's award winning sport tourer, has been completely redesigned for 2005. An all-new aluminum frame surrounds a
potent new 123 bhp, 1050CC three-cylinder engine. The chassis is
wrapped in stunning new bodywork and features triple-projector head lights
and an underseat exhaust with three distinctive tail pipes. The new Sprint
ST will be available from U.S. Triumph dealers in March, and an ABSversion
will follow midsummer.
The 2005 Speed Triple - the original hooligan bike that ignited the naked
bike craze 10 years ago - has also been completely redes igned for 2005.
The new Speed Triple features the same I 050cc engine as the 2005 Sprint
ST delivering 128 bhp, mated to the Speed Triple's trademark twin-beam
perimeter frame. For 2005, the Speed Triplefeatures upside-dow n forks,
radial-mounted brakes , lightweight five-spoke wheels , a new single-sided
swingarm and twin high-mount exhausts. The new Speed Triple is finished
off with razor-sharp new bodywork that retains the essence of the classic
Speed Triple look, includingthe trademark twin head lights.
The 2005, Daytona 600 will receive an engine capacity increase to
646cc. This should help the Daytona 650 reward its rider with instant
acceleration and lightning-fast throttle response throughout the rev range.
Triumph claims a peak power of I 12 bhp at 12,500 rpm, with a peak
torque figure of 51 ft.-Ibs. at 11,500 rpm .
The BonnevilleT I00 and Speed master both receive the 865cc engine that first
appeared in the 2004 Thruxton . The classic parallel twin motors in both bikes
have been tun ed for maximum torque in the low to mid rev range for improved
drivability throughout.
Online poll results from last week
What is your feeling about the United States not attending the Motocross of
Nations?
A. We should have sent a team capable of winning at any cost.
2462
Do you think the U.S. Open will prove to be a n ind ica t io n of how the
B. The event has lost its appeal and isn't important anymore.
2005 Supercross Series will play out?
A. Yes.
B.No.
C. Bubba Ste wart will beat bot h Reed and Carm ichae l.
(66.17%)
777
C. Don't care either way.
(20.88%)
482
(12.95%)
Total Replies : 3721
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