Quote: Triumph is not doing well in the lucrative cruiser market, cruisers do not fit the Triumph heritage. Just like Harley can't sell Hot Rod bikes, Triumph struggles to sell cruisers. I think the America with the 1200 would have sold, but it seems Triumph don't think so.
I have to disagree with that, they never made a factory cruiser but there are countless Triumphs modified as such by owners, as well as choppers and bobbers.
Actually Triumph Meriden never made adventure bikes or anything like a Speed Triple or Rocket III either.
What we're seeing is a logical concentration on updating the best selling models first.
Triumph has an excellent powertrain in the Thunderbird/Storm and the new 1200 Bonneville so the expensive part is already done. They've got to concentrate on style and quality of material fit and finish to progress in the cruiser market. It's entirely possible if they make a commitment.
2011 Triumph America (10/2011 to 07/2014)
2012 Harley Davidson 1200C Sportster
2014 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide
