2013 Triumph Trophy

Perhaps one of the most striking things about the new Triumph Trophy tourer is that it could just as easily be wearing a BMW badge. That’s not a criticism, but it does indicate exactly the type of customers that Triumph’s latest model is targeting.

Chain-driven bikes rarely do well in this class, so wisely the Trophy uses a shaft to transmit the power from its 1,215 cc, three-cylinder engine to the rear wheel. Among the other standard features are linked anti-lock brakes, cruise control, an electrically-adjustable windscreen and a switchable traction control system.

Triumph Trophy (2013) Front
2013 Triumph Trophy. Scroll down for more images.

For those wanting even more kit, the SE version additionally gets electronically-adjustable suspension and an audio system that could well shame those fitted to many cars. It includes a tri-band radio tuner with RDS, Bluetooth, automatic speed-dependant volume adjustment and connectivity for USB devices and flash drives.

As with its German rivals, Trophy buyers are going to be able to choose from a wide variety of extras. Heated seats, heated handlebar grips, a tyre pressure monitoring system, a moulded tank bag and a satellite navigation mounting kit will all appear on the options list, for example.

The 2013 Triumph Trophy is due to arrive in showrooms this October. Prices have yet to be confirmed.

2013 Triumph Trophy - Technical Specifications
Engine
Type Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line three-cylinder
Capacity 1,215 cc
Bore / stroke 85 x 71.4 mm
Fuel system Ride by wire, fuel injection
Maximum power 132 bhp (99 kW / 134 PS) @ 8,900 rpm
Maximum torque 120 Nm (89 lb/ft) @ 6,450 rpm
Exhaust Stainless steel 3 into 1, side mounted stainless steel silencer
Transmission
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox 6-speed constant mesh
Final drive Shaft drive
Chassis
Frame Aluminium beam twin-spar
Swingarm Single-sided, cast aluminium alloy incorporating shaft drive
Front wheel Cast aluminium, 5-spoke, 17” x 3.5”
Rear wheel Cast aluminium, 5-spoke, 17” x 6.0”
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyre 190/55 ZR17
Front suspension WP 43 mm upside-down forks, manually adjustable rebound damping, 130 mm travel
Front suspension (SE version) WP 43 mm upside-down forks, electronically adjustable rebound damping (sport / normal / comfort), 127 mm travel
Rear suspension WP monoshock with remote oil reservoir, manually adjustable hydraulic preload, manually adjustable rebound damping, 120 mm travel
Rear suspension (SE version) WP monoshock with remote oil reservoir, electronically adjustable hydraulic preload (1 up / 1 up + luggage / 2 up), electronically adjustable rebound damping (sport / normal / comfort), 120 mm travel
Front brake Twin 320 mm floating discs, Nissin 4-piston calipers, linked brakes (front brakes partially activated by rear), ABS (non-switchable)
Rear brake Single 282 mm disc, Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper, ABS (non-switchable)
Dimensions and capacities
Length 2,235 mm (87.9”)
Width 975 mm (38.4”)
Height (without mirrors) 1,435 mm (56.5”) - 1,555 mm (61.2”)
Wheelbase 1,542 mm (60.7”)
Rake / trail 27.0º / 119 mm (4.6”)
Seat height 800 mm (31.5”) - 820 mm (32.3”)
Fuel tank capacity 26 litres (5.7 imperial gallons / 6.9 US gallons)
Wet weight (without panniers) 301 kg (662 lbs)
Pannier capacity (per side) 31 litres (8.2 US gallons)
Pannier maximum load (per side) 10 kg (22 lbs)

Triumph Trophy (2013) Front SideTriumph Trophy (2013) Wide

Triumph Trophy SE (2013) Rear SideTriumph Trophy SE (2013) Front Side

Triumph Trophy SE (2013) DashboardTriumph Trophy SE (2013) Handlebar Detail

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