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.

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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)