1997 Triumph Trophy 1200 review from United States of America
"Wonderful tourer with comfort and handling"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
This bike has been such a reliable tourer. It never left me stranded!! The clock was kind of erratic. I did have the wiring harness under the fairing wear down, and it caused the headlight to stop operating. I fixed that on the road.
General comments?
Like everyone else says, this bike was underrated. The short comings were not having a shaft drive, which makes touring much more easier. The suspension was soft, so I installed Racetec in the front and an Ohlin in the rear. Made for a much more competent ride.
Great luggage, and I had the heated grips and the rear trunk. I did get my money's worth!!! Loved the bike for what it was... a great touring machine.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Acceleration marks | 8 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 1200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 52000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 16th September, 2009 |