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THE 1973 TRIUMPH X75 HURRICANE As an interesting aside to the Triumph Trident / BSA Rocket 3 story is the X75 Hurricane. Having insisted on a slightly different 3-cylinder engine from the Triumph’s, BSA wanted to make an impression and show their dealers something exciting for a change, and something that Triumph couldn’t match. There …

TANGLED ROOTS The BSA Rocket 3 is something of an anomaly in the history of BSA Motorcycles. Designed by Triumph, (BSA owned Triumph) in their Meriden Plant as the Triumph T150 Trident 750 triple, , and morphed into the BSA A65 Rocket 3, both were produced in BSA’s Small Heath factory. ABOVE: The 1969 BSA …

TRIUMPH TRIDENT: AHEAD OF THE CURVE? The story of the Triumph Trident and her sister-bike, the BSA Rocket 3, is one of the most interesting, and at the same time most exasperating, tales in all the annals of Classic British Motorcycles. Interesting because the Triumph Trident might actually have been one of the few instances …

Britain’s Heavyweight Cruiser: The Triumph Rocket 3 R Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The enormous, heavyweight Rocket 3 cruiser has been a stable in the Triumph Motorcycles stable since it first rolled onto the scene in 2004. It’s big, bold, boisterous, and back again as part of the 2021 Triumph line-up. It’s …

Road-focused Adventure Machines: The Triumph Tiger 1200 XR Line Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Triumph Tiger 1200 XR line remains a crucial part of the 2021 Triumph line-up. The small-sub range of British-made adventure motorcycles hasn’t received much in the way of updates since 2018, and the same is true for …

Unlimited Adventure: The 2021 Triumph Tiger 1200XC Range Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Triumph Tiger 1200 XC remains a crucial part of the 2021 Triumph line-up. While it hasn’t experienced any upgrades from previous years, this classic British-made adventure motorcycle continues to impress in whatever form it takes. Within the Tiger …

Triumph’s Top-Shelf Triple: The 2021 Triumph Speed Triple RS Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Triumph Speed Triple RS is the top of the range naked roadster from Triumph Motorcycles. Thanks to a number of impressive tweaks from Triumph, the Speed Triple RS claims to be the most powerful, responsive, and best …

Triumph’s Heavyweight Naked: The 2021 Triumph Speed Triple S Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Triumph Speed Triple S is a British-made heavyweight naked roadster, and one of the most recognizable motorcycles in the 2021 Triumph line-up. It’s a versatile ride that can adjust its temperament to a wide range of situations. …

Triumph’s Class-leading Naked Streetfighter: The Street Triple RS Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Street Triple RS is one of the most exciting models in the 2021 Triumph line-up. It’s a sharp naked streetfighter that’s designed for high-speed thrills, on and off the track. The Street Triple range has been a staple …

Triumph’s Aggressive Roadster: The 2021 Street Triple R Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Triumph Street Triple R is one of the most recognizable British-made motorcycles of the 21st century. It’s a naked streetfighter with British sensibilities, and a pair of love ‘em or hate ‘em bug-eye headlights. Ideal for commuting, and …

Off-road Adventure: The 2021 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Range Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Triumph Tiger 900 models in the 2021 Triumph line-up are divided into two sub-ranges: the Tiger 900 GT models, and the Tiger 900 Rally models. If you’re looking for a capable British motorcycle with real off-road abilities, …

Go Touring With The 2021 Triumph Tiger 900 GT Range Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links While the new Triumph Tiger 850 Sport has taken over the duties of the Tiger 900, the 900 platform isn’t dead yet. The 2021 Triumph line-up has a number of Tiger 900 models still going strong. For …

The New Euro5-Compliant 2021 Triumph Tiger 850 Sport Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Triumph Tiger 850 Sport is a new addition to the 2021 Triumph line-up. It’s the smallest adventure model from Triumph Motorcycles, replacing the outgoing Tiger 800. The all-new model is designed for performance-oriented road-going adventure and comes complete …

2021 Triumph Rocket 3 GT: Laid-Back Riding With Even More Power Than Ever Before Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links British motorcycle manufacturer, Triumph, has been building the Rocket 3 since 2004, but the current edition of this heavy-hitting cruiser/touring motorcycle looks nothing like its predecessors, nor is it even the same breed. …

2021 Triumph Trident: An Electrifying Dual-Sport For All Riding Styles Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Triumph Trident is the British manufacturer’s newest edition to its 2021 lineup. The main motivation behind the Trident was for Triumph to fill some gaps in their lineup by providing a be-all-end-all mid-displacement roadster motorcycle …

Unparalleled Touring Luxury: The 2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Sea-to-Sky Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Can-Am Spyder Sea-to-Sky is an exclusive touring machine that’s all-new for the 2021 Can-Am lineup. It’s only going to be available for one year, adding another layer of exclusivity to this already premium touring range. In short, …

The Spyder Goes Touring: The 2021 Can-Am Spyder F3-T Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited is an upgraded version of the Spyder RT with plenty of touring-focused extras and comfort updates. The RT-series are the performance touring range within the 2021 Can-Am lineup, taking the sporty heart …

The 2021 Can-Am Spyder RT: Touring and Ergonomic Comfort Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Can-Am lineup has a model for just about any kind of rider. However, for riders looking for premium touring comfort, the Spyder RT range is designed with practical touring ergonomics in mind. There are three models …

Unlimited Touring: The 2021 Can-Am Spyder F3 Limited Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Can-Am Spyder F3 Limited is the top-of-the-range touring model in the Spyder F3 range, and one of the most sophisticated models in the entire 2021 Can-Am line-up. It’s a premium touring trike designed for comfortable on-road touring …

The Spyder Goes Touring: The 2021 Can-Am Spyder F3-T Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Can-Am line-up has plenty of exciting models in it, but the Spyder F3-T is particularly interesting. Unlike the other models in the Spyder F3 range, the F3-T takes the sporty three-wheeler and takes it into a …

The 2021 Can-Am Spyder F3-S Special Series is the Ultimate Performance Trike Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Spyder F3-S Special Series is the most sports-focused model in the 2021 Can-Am line-up. It’s designed to deliver unparalleled sports performance without compromising the overall cruiser nature of this unusual three-wheeled package. The Special …

Can-Am’s Sporty Spyder: The 2021 Can-Am Spyder F3-S Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Spyder F3-S shares the same DNA as the stock F3 model but thanks to the addition of a special sports package it offers superior engine performance, more responsive handling, and an extra riding mode. It’s one of the …

The 2021 Can-Am Spyder F3 is the Best Choice for Three-Wheeled Thrills Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Can-Am Spyder F3 is the flagship model in the 2021 Can-Am line-up. It’s a powerful three-wheeled motorcycle with an unorthodox configuration, that continually divides opinion wherever it goes. It’s a trike in shape, but …

The 2021 Can-Am Ryker Rally Edition is Essentially a Three-Wheeled Scrambler! Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Ryker Rally Edition is the sportier Ryker model in the 2021 Can-Am line-up. For fans of Can-Am Motorcycles looking for a low-cost but high-performance model, the Ryker Rally has it all. Unlike the standard Ryker, …

The 2021 Can-Am Ryker Offers Affordable Fun On Three Wheels Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Can-Am Ryker is an entry-level three-wheeled trike from Canadian manufacturer Bombardier Recreational Products and their sub-brand Can-Am Motorcycles. This low-cost machine is one of the most exciting models in the 2021 Can-Am line-up. It’s affordable, powerful, …

2020 Triumph Tiger 900 GT, 900 GT Low, and 900 GT Pro Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 GT, 900 GT Low, and 900 GT Pro are all aimed at the road-going adventurer. While they are capable of off-roading, the primary objective is adventure touring. All three models …

2020 Triumph Tiger 800 XC Models Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Triumph Tiger 800 XC models are the kind of bikes you would probably want to have if you wanted to do a multiple day trip across some unfriendly landscapes. As with all submodels of the Tiger 800 model line, …

2020 Triumph Tiger 800 XR Model Range Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Triumph Tiger 800 XR model range consists of the XR base model, the XRx and XRx Low, and the range topping XRt. The XR models are the more road and urban focused adventure bikes, however they are certainly …

2020 Triumph Tiger 1200 XC Range & Desert Edition Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links For 2020, Triumph has released two types of adventure bikes, the 1200 XR range and the 1200 XC range. The XC models are more dedicated off-road adventure bikes, true to the spirit of multiple days on the go …

2020 Triumph Tiger 1200 XR Range & 1200 Alpine Edition Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links For 2020, Triumph has released two types of adventure bikes, the 1200 XR range and the 1200 XC range. The XR range is more road focused, aiming to be the ultimate adventure touring bikes that have the …

2020 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally & Rally Pro Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally and Rally Pro models are dedicated off-road adventure bikes. They share the same engine as the base Tiger 900 motorcycle, an 888cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline triple producing 94 HP and 64 lbs-ft of …

2020 Triumph Tiger 900 Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Tiger 900 is a new model for Triumph, a motorcycle that was designed to bridge the gap between the entry level Tiger 800 and the serious enthusiast Tiger 1200 ranges. The Tiger 900 is powered by an 888cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline …

2020 Triumph Speed Triple S & RS Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Triumph Speed Triple S and RS are Triumph’s entries into the streetfighter bike arena. Both models use the same new 1050cc liquid cooled DOHC inline triple, pushing 148 HP and 86 lbs-ft of torque through a rider assist …

2020 Triumph Daytona Moto2 765 Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Triumph Daytona Moto2 765 is a limited edition motorcycle, with a run of 765 units, that celebrates the return of Triumph to international motorcycle competition as the exclusive engine supplier for the FIM Moto2 Championship, the feeder series of MotoGP. …

2020 Rocket 3 GT & R Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Rocket 3 GT and Rocket 3 R both share the same engine, a 2,458cc inline triple that produces 165 HP and 163 lbs-ft of torque. Both motorcycles also both use the same 6-speed transmission that is hydraulically assisted due …

2019 Yamaha Niken and Niken GT Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Yamaha Niken is an interesting motorcycle, to be sure, especially as it is technically a tricycle. We say technically, because from the outset, the Niken was designed to be a comfortable, sporty touring bike that could wake up and be …

2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 is a fun and lively sport touring motorcycle that came about in 2015 by pretty much picking and choosing the best bits from other models. The Tracer 900 uses the engine from the MT-09 sportsbike, the dependable, 847 …

2020 Yamaha XSR900 Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Yamaha XSR900 motorcycle is the latest version of the model line that was introduced in 2016. A sheep in wolf’s clothing, the XSR under all of its body panels is for all intents and purposes a Yamaha MT-09, except with a different …

2020 Yamaha MT-09 Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Yamaha MT-09 is a fairly new model, having only been launched in 2014. It is an interesting motorcycle as it toes the line between a naked sport and a streetfighter-style body and power. Using a crossplane inline 3 engine, it produces approximately 115 …