| | | | 2006: Triumph threesome confirmed |  Written: 13/09/2005 : 16:07. Read 10462 times (9/day). | Triumph has today finally confirmed three new 2006 models. The Daytona 675, Scrambler and Rocket III classic.
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The new Daytona 675 gets a brand new triple engine and that is a world first midrange triple. Triumph claims the new triple has got a very strong bottom end linked to a heavy mid range punch with good power at peak as well.
Triumph claims 123 horsepower at the crank and a dry weight of 363 pounds.
Triumph says in their press release: “The strong, torquey three-cylinder, 12-valve unit is extremely compact and narrow, contributing to the overall slimness of the bike, and features a stacked, close ratio, six-speed gearbox, Keihin closed-loop fuel-injection system and a free-flowing exhaust with an underseat silencer.” The engine looks to be tilted about 40 degrees forward with a brand new aluminium cast frame that wraps over the motor. This has allowed Triumph designers to use an unusually slim design along with the narrow new triple. Each new and compact cylinder is of 225cc’s. The new USD fork and rear mono-shock are fully adjustable. Daytona 675 triple gets the same radial callipers as the 2005 Speed Triple.
Scrambler is Triumph’s latest addition to the modern classics range. The parallel twin is the same as in Thruxton 900 that was launched in 2004. This is back to the old roots for Triumph, back to the time of Steve McQueen’s heydays in the 60’s and 70’s. Even back to the 50’s. The bike is the first nostalgic off-roader we have seen and features knobbly tyres and tall upswept ‘shooters, small headlight and a flat seat. There is no denying tha fact that this bike with the Triumph badge has got more credibility than any other modern classic.
Rocket III classic is firmly focused on rider and pillion comfort, the Rocket III Classic comes with rider footboards, pull-back bars and a comfy stitched touring seat as standard. All subtle but significant touches that add to the bike’s long haul abilities. Rocket III Classic gets two new classic two-tone paint schemes coachlined by hand. The finish on the engine and cone-silencer will be black.
Text: Tor Sagen for Motards-Online
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