[ogre23]

Is that a sideways inline 3 in that thing? I see a 3 head exhaust header on one side, and not the other... Wierd.



-Kawazuki

 

[reggler]

Triumph better rethink this plan. Looks like they took the back half of a Meanstreak judging from the fender, taillight, and tag mount.



That inline three cylinder looks like a throwback to the 30's.

 

[Grover]

I feel sorry for the bumbling jag-off of a test rider who stopped for gas (or maybe to take a leak) and let some random wanker walk around the test bike snapping photos left and right. He even got a shot of the friggin' test records on the tank for crying out loud. Can anyone say "FIRED!"



I'll bet Mssrs. Andy Downer, John Hand*****, and Andy Jones are in for a sh!tty day as well.

 

[runner00]

looks like an inline 3. Why not. For a bike inline makes sense if you are going to have water cooling.

 

[Lowrez]

You are, of course, assuming that Triumph didn't want anything "leaked". There are reasons why all of the US autmotive makers have portions of their test tracks visible from the public land. Come to Detroit some time and I'll show you the best spots.

 

[nokneedragin]

Mosst test mules parts look like throughbacks to the 30's. They are usually are overbuilt, and then engineered down to the minimums needed, and refined for looks.

Looks diferent at least (not that the cruiser crowd seems to likes diferent looking). Hope the best for them. A 2liter 3 cyl power cruiser sound like a fun ride.

 

[seruzawa]

Why not? A 2 liter inline shaftdrive triple would be cool. Especially if Triumph can bring the weight in under the ridiculously porky Valkerie.



Imagine Valkerie class power in a less porky package. Shtonkin!

 

[Desmodromic]

Kick ass. It's like catching Monica Belucci in the shower.



Okay, actually it's nothing like that whatsoever, but the dual headlight thing just reminded me of her.



Otherwise, sexy, for a motorcycle.

 

[13630]

Well, it wouldn't be the first time they copied Kawasaki.



The engine reminds me a little of the Indian four.

 

[dardas]

I agree, if a motor company wants a new model kept under wraps, they usually can get the testing sealed tighter than ....... well .......... you know.



Look at the 2004 Camry Solara. Toyota has made it clear that they don't want any leaks before it's big debut tomorrow (or was it Friday?). Not a single spy photo has been snapped of this car. Even Mr. Hans Lehmann hasn't been able to catch a glimpse.

 

[dardas]

I think it's also worth pointing out that if it is indeed a test bike, it won't be in it's best Sunday suit.



Most automobile spy photos we see are of hubcapless, plastic-clad, four-wheeled dogs. In fact, sometimes if the manufacturer wants to test a sub-system, they'll just throw it into anything they see fit. The front wheel steering system snapped on an R1 a few years back is a good example. Who know's what Triumph is up to?



All in all, I'm just happy to see manufacturers trying out new models and different engine configurations which may end up filtering their way down to us lot. Getting them washed and dressed before the go on stage is the easy part.

 

[11158]

Cool except for the exhaust headers, look like a plumber threw them together. I know production pipes would be smoother, but still VERY close to rider's right leg.

 

[sarnali]

Cool, looks like a modern Indian four/ speed triple mix I think it looks pretty neat.

 

[Lowrez]

Weight reduction? I'd take the Valk if they could get rid of that creepy disconnected from the road feeling. I made the mistake of taking a Valk for a ride after having ridden the GL1800 (how different could it be I told myself) and scared myself to death with the lack of feedback.

 

[captaincrunch76]

i built the test track for the mustangs a while back. they let us workers take a couple through. stupid move.



mack



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