NMM Summer Raffle Prizes Announced
The UK National Motorcycle Museum has just announced their raffle prizes for their Summer Raffle draw and the first prize is stunning. You could win a brand new (old stock) 1977 Trident T160 that has never been run or registered and has just 9 'push' miles on the clock. Entries are now open - read on for more info.
Rocket 3 TFC - It's Official
Triumph have today (1st May 2019) released the official details about their Triumph Factory Custom Rocket 3. This will be a never-to-be-repeated limited edition run of 750 machines - each one numbered and delivered with a Premium TFC Handover Pack. The price is premium too, starting at £25,000 on the road in the UK.
TOMCC Michigan branch Up and Running
The TOMCC continues to expand with several new branches being formed recently. The latest branch to form is the TOMCC Michigan branch who have their meeting place at Triumph Detroit (1st Saturday of the month from 10am). This follows on from the Milton Keynes and New England TOMCC USA branches which have formed this year.
Valentino Rossi: Triumph Moto2 is good preparation for MotoGP
Valentino Rossi, in an interview, has stated that he thinks the Triumph Moto2 machines are more of a race bike than the previous Honda 600 and a good preparation for riders for MotoGP. I due campioni (Rossi e Marquez), che hanno entrambi i fratelli in Moto2, dicono che è un motore adatto per prepararsi alla MotoGP.
Triumph Design Awards 2019
Triumph have announced their Triumph Design Awards competition for 2019. It is open to 16–18 year old students who have used Design to solve a real world problem, the Triumph Design Awards encourages and celebrates creative thinking, innovative problem solving and the ability to produce feasible solutions to real world challenges.
New Dealership for Central London
With the sudden closure of Metropolis Motorcycles on the South Bank of the Thames in September 2018, Triumph had lost their main dealer in the heart of the City. However, Lind Automotive Group have announced that they will be opening a Central London dealership in the very same railway arches in Vauxhall.
TOMCC Italia win 'THAT' Trophy for 2018
Every year, at the Club AGM, the 'THAT' Trophy is awarded to the branch which has performed the best Membership wise. The branch that won this prestigious Trophy for 2018 was TOMCC Italia with an outstanding achievement. Last year's winners (TOMCC USA) were second, and South Lincolnshire were third.
Landmark Challenge 2018 Results
At the recent Club AGM (7th April 2019), the results of the Landmark Challenge for 2018 were announced. Trophies were awarded for Best Branch and for Best Individual. Winning the Best Branch award was North West London and winning the Best Individual award was Chris North (or North West London branch).
East Birmingham (UK) Triumph opening soon
Following the fairly recent opening of Triumph Birmingham West in Halesowen, Triumph are opening another dealership based over in East Birmingham. Triumph Birmingham East in Tamworth will provide a second sales and servicing outlet for Triumph in UK's second largest city and presumably second largest bike market in the UK.