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thanks john. Has the fairing changed? it definitely looks like an RT in that shot.
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Wow, is that a lot bigger than the old Trophy?
Kevin - Luceo Non Uro
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thanks john. Has the fairing changed? it definitely looks like an RT in that shot.
Yeah Bill, I think it has. I think it looks a little more smoothed-out and slightly less boxy and angular than did the one in the earlier spy photo of a few months back.
Of course early on they always disguise prototypes with a whole lot of cardboard strips and tape, so who knows, the bike we see here now might've looked very similar to the earlier one underneath all that stuff.
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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I kinda like it but the side bags and top box are a little, eh...
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Hidden behind a McDonalds? Did some one steal this from the R&D department  Looks like a big mamajama
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I don't know guys... I think the older Hinckley Trophys like the one shown below were pretty nice looking. They were big on power too and handled great so this new one has a pretty hard act to follow. 
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New Tires
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Keith, that's a great pic of one. They are beautiful in person, IMO.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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I loved my 2002 Trophy... just didn't fit though so I let it go.
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I just sold my '97 BRG Trophy 900 a couple of months ago. Hated to see her go, the older I got the more top heavy it was getting. Besides, it made room for the T-Bird. 
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I loved my 2002 Trophy... just didn't fit though so I let it go.
How so Keith?
Kevin - Luceo Non Uro
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Hidden behind a McDonalds? Did some one steal this from the R&D department
Looks like a big mamajama
Yeah, can't you just hear the RD supervisor after he found out the picture was leaked. "You were parked where? Behind McDonald's??!! Okay you're now assigned to test the new pre-production Triumph 125 cc scooter." 
The article said it won't hit showrooms until late 2012. This thing has been pre-production forever. And that topbox is pretty hideous.
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I loved my 2002 Trophy... just didn't fit though so I let it go.
How so Keith?
Well, I guess I was a bit too short for that bike. And there was no adjustment on the handlebars which I could have used to make it work for me. Overall the bike just felt too tall.
Live to love, love to live.
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The bags are the same but the fairing has definitely changed a bit - seems marginally less fugly to me but then i like the RT.  older shot 
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Cool! Can't wait to see one. This or the BMW R1200RT will be the next bike. 
Didn't buy into the hype, you can keep the change.
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New Tires
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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
H. L. Mencken
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we should do this every weekend!
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I might, if they make a fast red one. 
"Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary" Author unknown
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I have ceased to believe that it is ever coming. When I get the announcement from Triumph in my inbox, I will start pestering my dealer, once I swing a leg over one I may begin polishing up trades, but until then I will not be holding my breath... much.
Thom
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Bar Shake
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Oh it's coming. After following the pre-production/ production of the R-III and Thunderbird 1600, I've learned Triumph marches to their own time line. If they are expecting an introduction in October at the bike show in Cologne and in dealers by Nov. Dec. of this year , I would not be surprised if they are very close to starting up the production line. The end of the year is only 6 months away.Only... 
"Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary" Author unknown
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I don't know guys... I think the older Hinckley Trophys like the one shown below were pretty nice looking. They were big on power too and handled great so this new one has a pretty hard act to follow.
I have one just like that, in the same condition even, out in my garage next to the Speedmaster. I think i will stay with the older style, looks nicer and still looks current with the styling.
There is also a 900cc version of the same bike like mine for sale just up the road. Funny thing is that he wants more then I paid for my 1200 3 years ago with twice the mileage as mine. There are some good deals out there on them to be had, you just have to keep searching.
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
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why havent you brought it to GA to show us?
we should do this every weekend!
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So I guess this is how it works. I just finish paying off a bike and.............
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So I guess this is how it works. I just finish paying off a bike and.............
What are ya, new? 
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So I guess this is how it works. I just finish paying off a bike and.............
What are ya, new?
Yeah, who am I kidding? 
In Between the Dark and the Light..
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