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Watching my 47 year old son Bryan decide which motorcycle he wants now is incredibly entertaining. I started him riding when he was 7 years old, and he is a very qualified and experienced rider. He has race track experience and of course been surrounded by motorcycles his whole life. He lives in Hollywood, and the everyday traffic there is horrible and takes every bit of his skill to stay safe. He wants the “perfect bike” to handle his commute.
He just sold his Ducati Monster 821, and wanted another one but was open to other possibilities. It now has come down to the Triumph 765 Street Triple RS or the Triumph 1200cc Speed Twin. He took the Street Triple for a week and absolutely fell for it, and said it’s the best bike he has ever ridden. He is trying out the Speed Twin now and I feel he’s is going to say the same about it.
He is stressed about the decision, but I’m having a ton of fun watching. This is what we all go through. With so many good choices in motorcycling now the decision can be taxing. That’s why we give demos on all of our bikes to help you pick the bike that will fulfill your dreams.
I’ll let you know what Bryan decides. When you are ready to change come in and demo one of ours.
Triumph Rocket 3 R
blasts past firm’s internal 0-60mph record
The 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R has smashed the Hinckley firm’s internal 0-60mph production bike record, reaching the definitive pub-bragging speed in just 2.73 seconds during a track event in Cartagena, Spain, on October 6 last year.
Piloted by a Triumph test rider, a pre-production version of the 2500cc muscle cruiser took the accolade along the circuit’s start-finish straight, under the direction of Chief Engineer Stuart Wood.
Before the run, the team worked with Avon tyres (who supply specially developed Cobra Chrome rubber to the production machine) to harness optimum traction. Weight saving was also considered, with the mirrors and number plate unit removed in preparation.
After achieving the record, the Triumph pilot said: "The Rocket 3 R was well prepared and I felt very confident – even in this racetrack set-up."
At this time, it is unclear exactly what preparation went into the run, or whether an alternative tyre was used for the project, or if there were any alterations elsewhere; including the suspension. MCN have asked Triumph for confirmation and await a response.
"As early as the first attempt we made, I felt that the acceleration was so strong and that we would be successful," the rider continued. " The Rocket 3 R ran perfectly and the track and weather conditions were ideal. The whole team did a fantastic job."
Speaking about Triumph’s relationship with Avon, Stuart Wood added: "Their expertise fed directly into the project. The record would not have been possible without [them]."
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The 8th Annual Heroes Ride will roll though Los Angeles on Sunday, March 29, 2020.
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Starting at 8:30 a.m. and the ride will kick off at 9:30 a.m.
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