Ok, my turn. For starters, it was simply a great looking motorcycle. Once the initial hook was set and I began researching, the desire grew uncontrollably. Triumph has some fantastic history behind it and is a worldwide name. They are highly reliable machines and its proven powerplant has remained largely unchanged for years.
Then there's the social aspect. With a Triumph, regardless of what group you may ride with, it's going to be a well respected bike. Granted there are going to be a few young bucks on HDs or crotch rockets that never even heard of Triumph, but more than likey they're idiots anyway. And chances are the elders of their own kind will correct them before I'd even have to open my mouth. The point is, you can ride with any crowd and be appreciated and respected.
Finally, there just isn't a whole lot of us out there. I'm one to have mostly gone against the grain...enjoying being different. No doubt one proudly gets that riding a Triumph!
On a side note, Melvin...I've been to Gibraltar a couple of times while deployed. LOVE your city! Been trying for years to get stationed there; unfortunately there really isn't any assignments there for me. You are one lucky SOB for getting to have the experience of riding your bonnie through such a beautiful place!
