1996 Triumph Trophy 900 review from United Kingdom
"1990's classic"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
None.
General comments?
My motorcycle has been extremely reliable, although in fairness my mileage is very low.
This is the second Trophy I have owned and it has the 1996 onward fairing. The fairing has 2 weakness in my opinion, 1) there is no wind protection for your feet and 2) the screen is too low. The second problem can easily fixed by buying a replacement screen from Clearview who are excellent (there is no financial connection between us).
The center of gravity is high and I do not recommend the bike for anyone under 5'9", although I note one of the other reviewers is 5'4". I am 6'1" and the bike is just right.
Power and acceleration are fine, I have the 3 cylinder 900cc engine which just sounds great.
There is a great owners forum over at yahoo groups, which I highly recommend you check out if you interested in buying a Trophy.
I think this is a bike that will last for decades, and as such they make a great second hand buy. They are a great ride and I am very happy with my bike.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 8/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Handling marks | 8/10 |
| Braking marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 16000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Triumph Trophy 900 |
| Date of Entry | 17th January, 2005 |