Aragon Testing for Triumph Moto2
This week has seen several chassis manufacturers testing the new Triumph 765cc Moto2 engine in their chassis in preparation for the 2019 Moto2 series. Alex Marquez, Ricky Cardus, and Alex de Angelis have been taking the new machines through their paces testing the engine-chassis combination.
Triumphs at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
Triumph Motorcycles will run its Moto2™ test bike up the iconic hillclimb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July – the first time it will be seen in public in the UK. As well as that there will be two Classic Triumph racers, supplied by the National Motorcycle Museum, also being taken up the hill.
Reg Allen closing and London Motorcycle Museum struggling
Due to unprecedented increases in business rates and other expenses Reg Allen, a well known and loved motorcycle dealership and parts source, is set to close its doors in the near future. The London Motorcycle Museum, run by Reg Allen, is continuing to suffer Ealing Council's decision to reduce its rate subsidy.
NMM Open Day 2018 Even Bigger this year
Following the continued growth of Museum LIVE over the past four years, Saturday 27/10/18 will see the museum host their 5th annual free open day when everyone will be invited to visit the museum collection free of charge. There will also be a host of other free attractions including the ever expanding indoor trade & autojumble area.
East Kent is now an official TOMCC Branch
Just in time for the Summer, the East Kent branch has now become an official Branch of the TOMCC. Any members who expressed an interest in the Branch will already have been transferred into the Branch. The Branch meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 7pm at the Drum Inn, Stanford.
Draganfly add 1963-1972 650cc Unit Twin Spares Section
Draganfly's expansion into Triumph spares continues with the next section of the Unit Twin online shop! You can now browse and buy parts for 1963 - 72 650cc Unit Twin Triumphs online as well as pre-unit parts. They have also updated their website with lots more Triumph information on a large range of models.
Triumphs at the IoM TT - Monster Supersport
For yet another year, Triumph is being represented at the Isle of Man TT races. There are quite a few Triumphs in the Monster Supersport races so keep an eye out for them if you can. Probably the machine with the most chance of winning is Peter Hickman's Trooper Beer sponsored Daytona 675R.
WIN A VIP MotoGP WEEKEND courtesy of Triumph UK
Triumph are set to announce that anyone in the UK requesting and completing a test ride in June at a UK authorised dealer on a new Speed Triple or Street Triple will be entered into a prize draw to win a VIP weekend at the British MotoGP (25th-26th August) including accommodation.
Enjoyed Somerset? Then come to Skegness!
Trifest Skegness is taking place from Friday 19th October until Monday the 22nd, at the Richmond Holiday Centre, Skegness, PE25 3TQ, and is all about meeting up with like minded riders who like a bit more at the weekend. So let's make it a long weekend at the Seaside with Classic British food, Bikes, and Beer with good conversation.
