1993 Triumph Trophy 1200 review from United Kingdom
"The best for tall people!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
It is treacherous on new tyres with wet overbanding on the road.
It is expensive if you want Triumph parts.
It uses a lot of oil, i.e. 1 cc per mile.
Its battery needed replacing with a gel battery with 190 Amps cold-crank capacity.
General comments?
It accelerates the best, i.e. torque hits in at about 3000 RPM.
It gets up to 70 MPH without going much over 4000 RPM.
It gets over 10 miles per litre, i.e. 250 miles per tank.
It handles well and the owner's manual says not to ride it at a constant speed for any length of time, i.e it is a country racer, (not a tourer).
It has a lean angle of 45 degrees above 5 MPH.
It is vibrationless with K&N air filters and rejetting of the carburettors.
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| Fast, comfy, but very heavy to maneuver |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Acceleration marks | 10/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Handling marks | 10/10 |
| Braking marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 28000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 31000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Honda CB450K6 |
| Date of Entry | 18th March, 2007 |