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Reading this weeks Motorcycle News I noticed that on the best seling list for cruisers the America is top with 283 sold in the UK so far. Or ( and say this quietly) are we all saving up for a TBird!!! or a Storm in my case
Yes, I was surprised to see a Triumph (America) at the top of the customs sales league (with the T'Bird coming in at 9th and ALL of the rest were Hardly's). It had a 43.6% increase in sales year on year.
Actually the main change on the new bikes is the riding position (foot pegs and seat) that make it more accessable for more riders and they are selling well. Price plays a role in this however dealers of all makes have price promotions on at the moment. For me the new speedmaster is better than the new America however both are vastly superiour to the Sportster range that's for sure.
It is in the Naked sector (UK's biggest sector) were Triumph excel taking the top four slots with the Tiger 800 already close to the sales of the GS in the Adventure sector. They do not figure in the sports or tourer sector though.
One day as a tiger is worth a thousand as a sheep
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