2013 Triumph Trophy - Page 14

twinrider · 10-16-2012, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Paulvt1

The more i look at the new FJR - the more i want one. It's utter class.

To me it looks like rewarmed dinner with the same motor and same 5-speed tranny. After 10 years I would've expected a complete overhaul. C'mon Yamaha, slot the Vmax's 1700cc V4 into a sport-tourer!

wrecked'em · 10-16-2012, 08:30 AM

new ride report in cycle news. likes everything but the stereo. i dont know why the put speakers on it . to me a terrible idea.

Paulvt1 · 10-17-2012, 06:26 AM

Kev Ash reckons the FJR is the sportier of the 2. Just a shame we have to wait 12 months or so for the new RT..

twinrider · 10-17-2012, 08:20 AM

In the real world the degree that they are separated by sportiness will likely boil down to the rider.

Paulvt1 · 10-17-2012, 03:07 PM

That is true. Time - and test rides - will tell.

limeymike · 10-17-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by twinrider

In the real world the degree that they are separated by sportiness will likely boil down to the rider.

That is a very good point, most of us couldn't ride to 80% of the ability of the guys testing these bikes. Would I have a Trophy? - Yes, Would I have a FJR? - Yes, Would I have a Concours? - Yes, etc etc

Bob Southgate · 10-22-2012, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Paulvt1

Just had a text from a UK Dealer. Prices are (for the UK) as follows:

Standard bike -£12,949.

SE model - £14,295.

Launch model - £15,149.

What this'll translate into internationally i have no idea, but the standard model seems very close to the UK RT pricing.

Standard RT is £12695 and the RT-SE is £14055.

karinjtimoyht · 10-22-2012, 03:48 AM

They reckon under £14,000 GBP for the base model and £16,000 for the all singing SE. That's close to K16 money over here. It needs to be serious quality for that sort of coin.

flyingz06 · 11-22-2012, 04:59 PM

I just rode the RT. I dislike when you rev the motor the bike leans to the side!!!!!

flyingz06 · 11-22-2012, 05:03 PM

Test rode the K1600 gt and gtl. $25,000 too much IMO. If its was $20,000 different story. Waiting for my test ride in Jan.....I may be a trophy owner

Kerfuffle · 11-22-2012, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by flyingz06

I just rode the RT. I dislike when you rev the motor the bike leans to the side!!!!!

My gripe with the RT's boxer is the vibes under heavy throttle. I've ridden the 1200cc triple in the Tiger Explorer, and that motor in a bike like the RT would be a winner. Anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Trophy.

cug · 11-22-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by flyingz06

I just rode the RT. I dislike when you rev the motor the bike leans to the side!!!!!

I got used to it within two days. And you feel it only from idle at standstill. So it doesn't really matter much technically.

DAKEZ · 11-23-2012, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by twinrider

To me it looks like rewarmed dinner with the same motor and same 5-speed tranny. After 10 years I would've expected a complete overhaul. C'mon Yamaha, slot the Vmax's 1700cc V4 into a sport-tourer!

The FJR isn't heavy enough for you?

twinrider · 11-28-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DAKEZ

The FJR isn't heavy enough for you?

180 bhp buys a lot of forgiveness.

Paulvt1 · 11-29-2012, 03:01 AM

Had a look at the Trophy recently. No way around it - it's a barge. I just don't need that kind of machine anymore. Makes my Multi 12 look like a mountain bike.

10-16-2012, 08:30 AM	#197
wrecked'em satisfied enzyte user Joined: Jun 2008 Location: n.o. la. Oddometer: 404	new ride report in cycle news. likes everything but the stereo. i dont know why the put speakers on it . to me a terrible idea. __________________ tiger 1050

11-22-2012, 04:59 PM	#204
flyingz06 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Indiana Oddometer: 155	I just rode the RT. I dislike when you rev the motor the bike leans to the side!!!!! __________________ 2012 Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak 2009 Yamaha FJR 1300 2008 Ducati 1098

11-22-2012, 05:03 PM	#205
flyingz06 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Indiana Oddometer: 155	Test rode the K1600 gt and gtl. $25,000 too much IMO. If its was $20,000 different story. Waiting for my test ride in Jan.....I may be a trophy owner __________________ 2012 Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak 2009 Yamaha FJR 1300 2008 Ducati 1098

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10-17-2012, 06:26 AM	#198
Paulvt1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Wolverhampton. England. Oddometer: 2,810	Kev Ash reckons the FJR is the sportier of the 2. Just a shame we have to wait 12 months or so for the new RT..

10-17-2012, 08:20 AM	#199
twinrider pass the catnip Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Earth Oddometer: 7,541	In the real world the degree that they are separated by sportiness will likely boil down to the rider.

10-17-2012, 03:07 PM	#200
Paulvt1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Wolverhampton. England. Oddometer: 2,810	That is true. Time - and test rides - will tell.

10-22-2012, 03:48 AM	#203
karinjtimoyht Adventurer Joined: Oct 2012 Oddometer: 12	They reckon under £14,000 GBP for the base model and £16,000 for the all singing SE. That's close to K16 money over here. It needs to be serious quality for that sort of coin.

11-29-2012, 03:01 AM	#210
Paulvt1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Wolverhampton. England. Oddometer: 2,810	Had a look at the Trophy recently. No way around it - it's a barge. I just don't need that kind of machine anymore. Makes my Multi 12 look like a mountain bike.