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Triumph is one of the very few manufacturers in the country which can boast of having such a wide variety of motorcycles in its portfolio. Right from middleweight classics like Street Twin to track-focussed supersport bike like the Daytona R, Triumph has it all. And the British manufacturer hasn’t shied away from flaunting these at the 2016 Auto Expo.
The Street Triple is a middleweight streetfighter, known for its accesible power and practivality. It is powered by a 675cc inline three engine, which develops 104bhp and 68Nm of torque. The Street Triple also serves as the perfect stepping stone for someone looking to upgrade to a litre-class bike in the future.
The Daytone 675 might look like a fully-faired supersport version of the Street Triple at first glance, but when it comes to their character, they are completely different. The Daytona 675 gets a very aggressive track-focussed character, and comes with several electronic aids to help complement this personality.
The Tiger 800 range was launched in India last year, and comprises of four models. All four models are powered by identical 94-horsepower 800cc three-cylinder engines, though they are equipped differently to suit their individual purposes (hard core adventure or adventure touring). The litre-class Tiger Explorer on the other hand is a full-fledged adventure bike, powered by a 135-horsepower 1200cc three-cylinder engine.
Triumph also has two cruisers in its range - the Thunderbird LT and the Rocket III Roadster. While the former is a 1700cc luxury cruiser, the Rocket III Roadster is a 370-kilogram behemoth, powered by the a 2300cc three-cylinder engine, rated at 220Nm. Triumph had showcased these motorcycles, completely decked up with custom accessories.
The Auto Expo also served as a platform for Triumph to unveil the new 2016 Bonneville range. These three models, including the Street Twin and the Thruxton, are based on a completely new liquid-cooled platform. Despite featuring retro styling, these models come equipped with the latest technology, and represent the perfect personification of a ‘modern classic’.
