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 OggyKnobbs ©
CHAMPIONS,
United Kingdom
Posts: 14,963
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Tiger 1050 (07->)
18 Mar 2008 11:36 |
[edited]:
borrowed from www.tiger1050.com:
This is genuine hot stuff... you heard it here first!
The other day I spoke with a Triumph insider (employed by Triumph, that is) who's name I cannot remember and if I did, I would not divulge. The general discussion revolved around new models yet to be released but of course most of us have heard the official line about the 24 new models being variations of current models, that will be rolled out over the next four years. I first heard that line from a Triumph UK speaker at the NSW Rat Raid last year.
Well, this conversation filled in a number of gaps in the official 'four year mantra' however to be totally frank, the mode of conversation between the aforemention Triumph man and myself consisted of more nods, smiles, winks mixed with various hyperbole, metaphors, analogious descriptions, hyperthetical 'possibilities' all the while mixed with some carefully crafted words. The intent was obvious, my man wanted to talk however was bound by a code of silence and confidentiality that reduced his 'conversation' to much body language intersperced by many riddles however, a very clear picture soon emerged. I will cut to the chase.
1. Expect to see a shaft driven Tiger 1050 designed to go head to head with the R1200GS in the dual-sport off-road stakes.
2. Expect to see the correctly named 675 Tiger Cub in at least two forms, a. supermotard and b. a more dirt oriantated version of No.1 but with 21" front wheel, long travel suspension, chain drive etc etc... built to compete head to head with the F800GS.
3. Expect to see a Yamaha FJR like version of the Sprint ST with electric windsreen adjustment, bigger fairing with more touring and less sport in it's DNA make-up.
4. Expect to see no further mutations in the 865 twin cylinder range and don't ever bother looking for a big Daytona as competing with the well developed Japanese 1000 sport bikes is not an option.
5. Don't place bets on the final engine size of the widely touted 1700cc mid-sized cruiser and certainly don't take the MCN 'scoop' pics as anything that might ressemble the final article, but rest assurred, it WILL have the right 'look' as this market segment dictates and demands.
We live in interesting times! |
OK this is a quote 'borrowed' from www.tiger1050.com. It's provided an interesting thread with lots of input from our own Fretster. Be interested to here the views of other resident T595ers. 
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X-Man
Chesterfield/Derbys,
United Kingdom
Posts: 8,379
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Enthusiast
18 Mar 2008 11:42 |
wonder if he was called Pedro.........
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Narna
Not hiding from Sue,
United Kingdom
Posts: 16,178
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Daytona T595 (97-98)
18 Mar 2008 12:58 |
Doubt it Tony, Pedro doesn't sound very Malasyian...
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Isaac Hunt
Wiltshire,
United Kingdom
Posts: 26,811
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Speed Triple (95-96)
18 Mar 2008 18:02 |
Quote:
Expect to see a shaft driven Tiger 1050 designed to go head to head with the R1200GS in the dual-sport off-road stakes |
You've got to ask the question why???
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JtheB
Manche, Normandy(50),
France
Posts: 1,080
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Daytona T595 (97-98)
19 Mar 2008 06:41 |
675 Tiger Cub , a supermotard
Yum, yes please...
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Fret.
South.,
United Kingdom
Posts: 36,240
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Tiger 1050 (07->)
19 Mar 2008 07:25 |
Looks like I'd better start saving for the "Proper" Tiger then.
Don't forget the 489 Bonneville derivatives which will count as new models.
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Erick
MV Agusta in Paris..,
France
Posts: 3,835
Enthusiast
19 Mar 2008 07:44 |
Mr Tiger:
don't ever bother looking for a big Daytona as competing with the well developed Japanese 1000 sport bikes is not an option. |
So who's right ? Mr Tiger or Mr Pedro ??? 
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ST2
M3 / J3,
United Kingdom
Posts: 11,528
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Speed Triple 955i (02-04)
19 Mar 2008 09:40 |
GoM:
Quote:
article:
Expect to see a shaft driven Tiger 1050 designed to go head to head with the R1200GS in the dual-sport off-road stakes |
You've got to ask the question why??? |
and BMW are today rumoured to be bringing out a nekkid 800 !
any more questions ?
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Isaac Hunt
Wiltshire,
United Kingdom
Posts: 26,811
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Speed Triple (95-96)
19 Mar 2008 16:27 |
Is that the much rumoured CP Replica ???
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ST2
M3 / J3,
United Kingdom
Posts: 11,528
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Speed Triple 955i (02-04)
19 Mar 2008 16:30 |
dont think so, but dont really know who CP is anyway .. and why it might be deemed worthy of replicashun
http://www.motorcycledail.....8_nextnaked.htm
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Isaac Hunt
Wiltshire,
United Kingdom
Posts: 26,811
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Speed Triple (95-96)
19 Mar 2008 16:52 |
Christian Pfeiffer
I can see me doing this down Hungerford High Street
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBjmziC5Ers
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ST2
M3 / J3,
United Kingdom
Posts: 11,528
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Speed Triple 955i (02-04)
19 Mar 2008 17:02 |
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SteveF
Portsmouth,
United Kingdom
Posts: 153
Tiger (01-06)
20 Mar 2008 20:55 |
Shafts or Chain - That is the question?
What about a big tourer - FJR / BMW basher
Proper Trailey - GS's are so embedded is it worth chasing that market?
something smaller to start with makes sense, get t'young uns into the Brand.
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Rob BBTB
Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Posts: 22,338
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Sprint ST (05->)
20 Mar 2008 21:01 |
According to MCN, there's a new, upmarket Street Triple about to be launched.
With brakes and suspension from the 675 Daytona.
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Fret.
South.,
United Kingdom
Posts: 36,240
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Tiger 1050 (07->)
20 Mar 2008 21:46 |
According to MCN there was a 1300 daytona and Trophy....................................
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Rob BBTB
Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Posts: 22,338
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Sprint ST (05->)
20 Mar 2008 21:56 |
There was a 1300 Daytona
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OggyKnobbs ©
CHAMPIONS,
United Kingdom
Posts: 14,963
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Tiger 1050 (07->)
25 Mar 2008 18:29 |
So in the grand scheme of things.......nobody gives a shit!
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Rob BBTB
Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Posts: 22,338
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Sprint ST (05->)
25 Mar 2008 19:15 |
Maybe, it's sunk in, we've just got to wait and see.
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Blizzard
Coventry,
United Kingdom
Posts: 22,141
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Daytona 955i (04->)
25 Mar 2008 19:26 |
some of us do care but really can be arsed getting worked up over yet another 'insert model here' rumour
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Cantbearsed
wolverhampton,
United Kingdom
Posts: 61
Enthusiast
26 Mar 2008 09:40 |
I thought the 1050 was a good seller?
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Al Jackson
Down in the woods,
United Kingdom
Posts: 1,142
Enthusiast
26 Mar 2008 11:30 |
New Tiger under-development: No surprise there then 
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Isaac Hunt
Wiltshire,
United Kingdom
Posts: 26,811
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Speed Triple (95-96)
26 Mar 2008 15:49 |
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