Triumph

The "Daytona" name in the Triumph Daytona lineage originates from American rider Buddy Elmore's victory in the 1966 Daytona 200 race held at the Daytona International Speedway at Daytona Beach, Florida. It’s a great underdog story, look it up. Buddy raced a 500 cc T100.

The first road bike to wear the name was the Triumph Tiger Daytona in 1967 and since then, the name has adorned a long and distinguished line of Triumphs. 

The Triumph Speed Twin 1200 is a contemporary interpretation of the iconic original Speed Twin, blending classic styling with modern performance and technology. It’s a beautiful bike aimed at riders who appreciate a blend of retro aesthetics and modern engineering.  

The 1200cc parallel-twin engine is a gem. It delivers strong, torquey performance and is equally at home in the city or carving along a fast A road. Only the lack of wind protection holds you back.

Engine:

At the heart of the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro is a retuned version of the Speed Triple's 1160cc triple-cylinder engine. While it delivers a slightly more modest 148bhp @ 9,000rpm and 130 Nm torque, it remains the most powerful shaft-driven adventure bike on the market. 

The Bobber style of bikes was born In the ‘40s when bikers would strip back and cut down their bikes in the never-ending pursuit of more speed. Bikes were chopped and lightened to make them faster, inadvertently creating the Bobber style.

With 180PS (177.6 bhp) on tap and 125Nm of torque, the tiny, agile Triumph Speed Tripple 1200RR might not be the logical choice for a winter ride.

Triumph Motorcycles is one of the most iconic and recognisable brands in motorcycle culture. Their journey hasn’t been easy but these days, the current Triumph lineup is packed with great bikes. 

I recently had the Scrambler 1200XC to play with for a couple of weeks, which is now what we seem to call a road-adventure crossover motorcycle. 

Alongside the 2021 generation Scramblers, Triumph is producing a new beautiful and unique limited edition that celebrates the most famous movie star, stunt and motorcycle in history, with the Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition.