1990 Triumph Trophy 1200 review from United Kingdom
"Fast, comfy, but very heavy to maneuver"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Bike was stood for 2 years, so needed the carbs stripping and cleaning, as it kept flooding.
I have just noticed there is a fork seal weeping; all related to age of bike.
The fairing, once removed, never goes back on properly!
At low speed it handles like a puppy on a lead, and the turning circle is pathetic, it takes me about 10 shunts to get it out of my gate.
General comments?
The bike is very quick, but doesn't instill confidence when entering a corner at speed. It is quite comfy 2 up.
The cooling fan comes on after very short time, but so far it has been reliable, so I suppose that's what it's all about.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 7/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Handling marks | 4/10 |
| Braking marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 22649 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 23598 kilometres |
| Previous motorcycle | Honda CB750 |
| Date of Entry | 15th June, 2008 |