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Triumph Trophy 1200 |
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20.03.08 (127 review reads) |
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Advantages: Fast and comfortable
Disadvantages: Can be too big for small riders
I own the 2001 version of this bike. The 1200cc 4 cylinder motor sure does pack a punch. It can out perform most bikes on the road.
It is a great tourer and commuter especially if the full luggage set is installed. This consists of two panniers and the optional top box. I have the triumph panniers but the top box I have is made by shad. The triumph top box is an optional extra and expensive new. It can be purchased on eBay though but you will need to be patient to locate the colour you are after.
It is a large bike but is ideally suited to those longer in the leg. It fits me perfectly as I'm just over 6 foot.
The comfort is variable but some people chose to fit an alternative seat such as a Corbin or install a sheepskin cover. The comfort for the passenger is alot better due to the width of the seat.
I commute everyday on mine 20 miles each way and find it ideal as the fairings keep the worst of the weather off and the heated grips are great in the winter. It may be a big bike but I still manage to commute through the streets of London on it. It is more manoeuvrable than you expect especially as it is about 7 foot long.
If you find the buffeting from the wind too much alternative wind shields/screens are available. Both genuine and non genuine can be obtained. I find the stock screen perfect though.
It is fitted with chain drive which doesn't take much looking after if a scottoiler is fitted and minimal adjustments are needed.
The service interval is every 6000 miles. Servicing the bike can be done by the home mechanic but there are one or two fiddly things. For instance to change the air filters the tank has to come off and most of the fairings. The filter housing is normally changed as well as the filters itself as it's easier. But as it has 4 separate carburettors it can be very fiddly to line up each one to the rubber connectors and onto the filter housing.
The other awkward thing is the fact that you need to remove most of the lower fairing in order to drain the oil from the engine sump and replace the oil filter. But it doesn't take too long to carry out this work.
One of the weaknesses of the machine is the coils commonly fail leading to engine running problems. There are 2 fitted to the 1200cc machine and again it necessitates the removal of the petrol tank to access them. Shop around for the best price for any parts as main dealer prices can be very expensive.
It is an undiscovered classic and excellent all rounder. A good alternative to a BMW, gold wing or Electra glide. You should be able to find them available for less than £3000 ($5500). They are available as a 4 cylinder 1200cc model or the 3 cylinder model is 900cc
Summary: Great bike
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