TOMCC Member John Young Interview
Club Member John Young was interviewed recently about his 'obscure' classic motorcycles for Bikesure's Blog. In the interview John introduces us to some of his beloved Triples... and a moped... and tells us something about why he is so attracted to the three-cylinder Triumph engines both classic and modern.
Triumph Books for Christmas in the NMM Shop
If you were stuck for a stocking filler for your Triumph-mad partner, then the NMM has a number of publications that may interest them. They have a range of publications on sale about classic Triumphs - manuals, reference, history. They also have a couple of reference books on modernish Daytonas (pre-675).
1962 6T Triton and classic Triumphs at Auction
December the 9th (2017) may be your lucky day. There are a number of Triumphs coming up for auction at the National Motorcycle Museum and all it takes to own one is to bid higher than everyone else. Pride of place is a 1962 Triton with a Thunderbird 6T engine, but there are Bonnies there too.
Triumph at EICMA 2017
EICMA is the Exposizione Internazionale Ciclo & Motociclo and is held in Milan, Italy. This year it is on from the 9th November until the 12th November so it is certainly not as big as the NEC show, but it does tend to attract a lot of releases of new machines. As you would expect, Triumph have a stand there.
New Tiger 1200 and 800 models announced
Triumph have today (7th November 2017) released details of their new Tiger range. There will now be both a 1200cc and an 800cc range. The 1200cc version features a shaft drive whereas the 800cc version retains a chain drive. Some of the innovations are adaptive cornering lighting and keyless ignition.
Triumph Transform the Tiger
Triumph are announcing a new Tiger on the 7th November. They have put out a teaser video under the heading 'Triple Technology Transformed' hinting that the new Tiger will feature a new Triple engine and new Tiger Technology. This has been timed beautifully for a launch at the UK NEC Motorcycle Show.
Trifest Skegness Back On for 2018!
Yes! We are coming back to Skegness 19th-22nd October 2018. Great Staff - lovely clean accommodation, wonderful food, value for money. A weekend with something for everyone. This year there will be more music with less Rock and more dancing, and more Triumphs on site, Lets sell it out!
Triumph at 2017 Regent Street Motor Show
The Regent Street Motor Show, in London, is a free to enter event along the whole of Regent Street from Piccadilly to Oxford Circus. This year it is taking place on the 4th November and Triumph will again be there with its display truck and a range of current models to look at. The show opens at 10:30am and closes at 4:00pm.
White Helmets' Triumphs to be Sold at Auction
Not content with disbanding the famous and entertaining White Helmets display team, the British Army are now intent on getting as much money out of them as they can. 6 of the Triumph T140 machines ridden by the group are to be sold at auction at Sherbourne on the 16th November 2017!