2013 Triumph Trophy - Page 6

Rider · 07-03-2012, 07:00 AM

The Vision is a bike I've really tried to like and I admire Victory for going out on a limb.
However, at the end of the day, I think that limb got sawed off and fell into a pit of burning hydrochloric acid.

elementalg20 · 07-03-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Yossarian™

How did you feel about Victory's design of the Vision?

Most folks thought it was too radical, too "out there", unconventional.

So, would you rather have a variation on your vanilla ice cream, or tutti fruitti?

That's about the best point I've scene made in the thread lol. Obviously, they look a fair amount alike, but who cares? China makes an suv that looks like an X5 bmw.....how do you suppose they compare other than looks?

Lets see how the bike performs on the road, hopefully Triumph did the work, and its performance, comfort, and reliability will speak for itself. I for one hope it's cheaper, as or more reliable, as comfortable, and hides some of its darn weight, I'm sure the explorer motor will work great. I for one am more concerned about its weight than its bmw esque cosmetics.

K1300GT "fully fueled read to ride" 288kg Trophy 1200 "ready to ride" 301kg

Anyone else see that not being a good thing for the triumph? Not saying I won't possibly buy one some day.....just been nice if it was alot lighter.

limeymike · 07-03-2012, 12:05 PM

When it comes down to I don't give a rats ass what anyone else thinks about the bike i'm buying. If I like the look of it and like the way it rides and I'm happy that's all that matters. Ooooh, it looks like an RT, Oooooh I don't like the antenna, Oooooh I don't like the blue, Oooooh. Are you kidding me? You sound like a bunch of Corvette owners.

RaY YreKa · 07-03-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by elementalg20

That's about the best point I've scene made in the thread lol. Obviously, they look a fair amount alike, but who cares? China makes an suv that looks like an X5 bmw.....how do you suppose they compare other than looks?

Lets see how the bike performs on the road, hopefully Triumph did the work, and its performance, comfort, and reliability will speak for itself. .

Trump card.

Plus the longer service intervals.

njd · 07-03-2012, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yossarian™

How did you feel about Victory's design of the Vision?

Most folks thought it was too radical, too "out there", unconventional.

So, would you rather have a variation on your vanilla ice cream, or tutti fruitti?

I'd rather a new bike not look 90% like every other bike in its segment.

univibe88 · 07-03-2012, 07:13 PM

I can't wait to ride one

rocker59 · 07-03-2012, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yossarian™

How did you feel about Victory's design of the Vision?

Most folks thought it was too radical, too "out there", unconventional.

So, would you rather have a variation on your vanilla ice cream, or tutti fruitti?

The vision sucks. It's disjointed. Looks like a scooter designer did the front fairing, and a mid-Century futurist did the rest of the bodywork.

The angluar, 1980s Honda features of the fairing don't go with the Delage-looking rear section.

The fact that is sells at all just reinforces the old addage, "there's no accounting for taste".

MHaz01 · 07-04-2012, 12:59 PM

What's the issue with similar-looking motorcycles offered by different manufacturers? I don't get the complaining.

A little price competition for the same type of motorcycle is a good thing, don't you think?

Or are you, like, all totally bunched up because Ford, Chevy, Toyota and Dodge offer pickup trucks that all have four wheels, a passenger compartment, a hood and a box?

Glenngineer · 07-04-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rocker59

The vision sucks. It's disjointed. Looks like a scooter designer did the front fairing, and a mid-Century futurist did the rest of the bodywork.

The angluar, 1980s Honda features of the fairing don't go with the Delage-looking rear section.

The fact that is sells at all just reinforces the old addage, "there's no accounting for taste".

I think the Vision is beautiful, and every other Victory has suffered because people generally react badly to it's styling.

The bags are fucking terrible, a deal breaking outrage, but goddamn, I think it looks good.

Roadscum · 07-05-2012, 03:07 AM

I'm awaiting some ride reports and really want to know what to expect in MPG from this bike.
I had an 800XC for a short time and sold it, one factor was the poor MPG and range.

Regards, Paul

Bueller · 07-05-2012, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Roadscum

I'm awaiting some ride reports and really want to know what to expect in MPG from this bike.
I had an 800XC for a short time and sold it, one factor was the poor MPG and range.

Regards, Paul

I realise its too little too late for you, but the latest 800 map seems to have straightened out the fuel mileage issue for me. My 800 started off averaging about 42 mpg. Now on map revision #3 I hit a high so far of 49 mpg and usually fill up around 220 miles

cug · 07-05-2012, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bueller

I realise its too little too late for you, but the latest 800 map seems to have straightened out the fuel mileage issue for me. My 800 started off averaging about 42 mpg. Now on map revision #3 I hit a high so far of 49 mpg and usually fill up around 220 miles

Dang, I need to check which map I have ... It's a pity that I don't know any other Tiger riders in the area to share tools / shop accessories so I have to buy all things myself. Will get the combination DealerTool / TuneECU soon. I want to be independent of my not so good dealer here ...

Roadscum · 07-05-2012, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bueller

I realise its too little too late for you, but the latest 800 map seems to have straightened out the fuel mileage issue for me. My 800 started off averaging about 42 mpg. Now on map revision #3 I hit a high so far of 49 mpg and usually fill up around 220 miles

Glad to hear that Bueller. After I installed the Arrow pipe/map the ridability was GREAT but the MPH SUCKED!!

With milage in the upper 40's I'd like to see this motor in a Sport Tourer.....

Regards, Paul

Paulvt1 · 07-11-2012, 02:38 AM

This is quite good..

http://triumphmotorcycles.ceros.com/spirit04/usa/page/1

Barnwell · 07-11-2012, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulvt1

This is quite good..

http://triumphmotorcycles.ceros.com/spirit04/usa/page/1

The new Trophy comes with black logo riding gear, a girl, and a trip to Italy!!!

Jeez, if I had known that I would thought twice before buying my brandy new Sprint GT at a fire sale price.

07-03-2012, 07:00 AM	#76
Rider Moderator Emeritus Joined: Dec 2001 Location: The Heart Of It All Oddometer: 2,098	The Vision is a bike I've really tried to like and I admire Victory for going out on a limb. However, at the end of the day, I think that limb got sawed off and fell into a pit of burning hydrochloric acid. __________________ 2012 FJR1300 - In Search Of Fast Sweepers My Voice

07-03-2012, 07:13 PM	#81
univibe88 Slidell4Life Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Taxachusetts Oddometer: 1,534	I can't wait to ride one __________________ Karl...in a constant internal battle between uptight German and rebel redneck 2007 BMW K1200GT "I like my ride plans like my women...loosely put together with a chance of getting wet."

07-04-2012, 12:59 PM	#83
MHaz01 I Used To Be Faster Joined: Jul 2008 Location: SE Wisconsin Oddometer: 98	Design Copy What's the issue with similar-looking motorcycles offered by different manufacturers? I don't get the complaining. A little price competition for the same type of motorcycle is a good thing, don't you think? Or are you, like, all totally bunched up because Ford, Chevy, Toyota and Dodge offer pickup trucks that all have four wheels, a passenger compartment, a hood and a box? __________________ Inside my 60 year old body is a 35 year old brain wondering what the hell happened.

07-05-2012, 03:07 AM	#85
Roadscum Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: SW Florida Oddometer: 879	I'm awaiting some ride reports and really want to know what to expect in MPG from this bike. I had an 800XC for a short time and sold it, one factor was the poor MPG and range. Regards, Paul __________________ "One of the things that make motorcycling so great is because it never fails to give you a feeling of freedom and adventure." - Steve McQueen

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07-03-2012, 12:05 PM	#78
limeymike Who Me? Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Dakota Territories. Oddometer: 484	When it comes down to I don't give a rats ass what anyone else thinks about the bike i'm buying. If I like the look of it and like the way it rides and I'm happy that's all that matters. Ooooh, it looks like an RT, Oooooh I don't like the antenna, Oooooh I don't like the blue, Oooooh. Are you kidding me? You sound like a bunch of Corvette owners.

07-11-2012, 02:38 AM	#89
Paulvt1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Wolverhampton. England. Oddometer: 2,810	This is quite good.. http://triumphmotorcycles.ceros.com/spirit04/usa/page/1