With little more than some dusty old laurel wreaths for credibility here in the USA, this revived and revamped English company is on the move, with places to go and bikes to build. Triumph have some serious plans for our future. For 1996 they have widened their market appeal by creating a real tourer out of the Trophy 900. The DOHC, three cylinder Trophy has metamorphosed completely into this new touring model.

Triumph redesigned the fairing and side panels for better wind protection and hi-speed stability, and sleekly integrated the hard saddlebags, fitted as standard equipment. A glance at the front fender will reveal the details added after weeks in the wind tunnel.

Claiming more efficient engine heat dispersal, Triumph plumbed some eye-grabbing vents thru the fairing behind the radiator, and added two intakes on each flank of the front fairing, which duct cool air through to the rider's legs.

With an eye on the all important comfort department, Triumph's design crew kicked down a two-level seat to cradle the riders buttocks separately from the passengers, and added grab handles for the co-pilot. They also stretched the handlebars backwards and cast up some new footrests and mounts in order to help maintain a straight back 'n shoulders riding position.

Realising that some riders are crazy enough to ride after dark, or perhaps with the idea of forever laying down the ghost of Lucas past, Triumph designed in some awesome lights. These twin 60/55 watt Halogens light up the road at night like a modern 4-wheeler. And they made sure everyone noticed by making the lenses an organic oval shape, slanting back like eyes, with a chrome accent for added emphasis. Comparisons with sixties-era British sports cars are obvious, and intended.
 

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