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The Daytona is wrapped in new bodywork that accentuates the bike's mechanical attributes. Color options for the Daytona 675 are Scorched Yellow, Tomado Red and Graphite Grey. A full range of accessories will be available, including a carbon-fiber front fender, heel guards and muffler cover. A less-restrictive and significantly lighter (13 pounds) Arrow titanium exhaust system will be available, in addition to an accessory slip-on silencer. The Daytona 675 will be available in March. Triumph expects demand to exceed supply during the initial delivery months this spring. Therefore, to give every customer an equal chance of acquiring one of these unique new motorcycles, they will be offering them for advanced sale via a Priority Reservation Program. Customers wishing to reserve a new Daytona 675 may visit their authorized Triumph dealer between now and January 31, 2006, to place a reservation. (Above) A trellis-type frame, underthe-seat exhaust and beautiful plastic make this one of the sexiest bikes Triumph has ever made. SCRAMBLER For 2006, Triumph has added the new Scrambler to the Bonneville line of Modern Classics. A "do anything, go anywhere" kind of bike, inspired in part by the relaxed culture of sunny California and in part by the stylishness of southern Europe, the Scrambler has been specifically developed for a group of riders currently underserved in the market. While diverse in their demographics and riding experience, these riders share the view that motorcycling is great fun, socially acceptable, and a liberating experience. They desire a bike that's easy to ride, with or without a passenger, in the rough and smooth parts of town or out and abo'lt on a longer jaunt. Added to this is a wish for the bike's deSign to make a distinctive, personal statement that appeals to and is understood by both their biking and non-biking peers. With its authentic styling, the Scrambler is unique to the market. The flat seat, small headlight and Single speedometer help mark its difference, as do the pair of upswept exhaust pipes. Triumph feels that, because of its own brand history, it is qualified to create such a machine. The Scrambler's 86Scc, DOHC, eight-valve, air-cooled, parallel-twin engine uses a 270-degree crank firing interval for smooth and torquey power. The chassis incorporates a tubular-steel cradle frame and long-travel suspension front and rear to handle the bumps. Its high, wide handlebars and high-set footpegs further aid control and low-speed maneuverability. The wheels are spoked and wear DOT-knobby tires. A whole range of Triumph Factory accessories will be available for the Scrambler, all of which enhance its looks and functionality. They include a skid plate to protect the underside of the engine, headlamp grill, number boards for the sides, tachometer, handlebar brace and a Single seat and rack. Two paint schemes - Caspian Blue/White and Tornado Red/White - undereN score its retro appeal. The 675's three-cylinder motor has allowed the waistline to be real skinny. The Scrambler has an 865cc eight-valve parallel-twin pawering the old-school Bonnie. CYCLE NEWS • OaOBER 5,2005 45