By Geo on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 01:10 pm:

need I say more?

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/content/images/Home/Top_story/images/02576077.jpg 

By Crmc33 on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 02:00 pm:

looks like a zx9r from 5 YEARS AGO!

IMHO Triumph will always struggle to design a cutting edge motorcycle design. Ive heard that they prefer their staff not to be bikers. How will they ever know what a motorcyclist wants to see in a bike then?

I know that the above is true, they didnt give me a job! Twice! Bah humbug. 

By Geo on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 02:28 pm:

Never mind that it looks like a japanese cartoon character with a sushi-eating grin on it's face.
Forget the confused half VFR /half ZXR side fairing.
Ignore that fat stubby tail, open the pix BIG on your screen (the yellow makes it hard to see)and look at side of the gas tank: ever seen protrusions like THAT??
Guaranteed that evry time it tips over you need a new tank.
They should stop chasing after the Japs and design a small triple like a 750.  

By Racerxlilbro on Thursday, November 14, 2002 - 03:52 pm:

Where is your National Pride?!?!

Just remember, it could be a lot worse...


It could be a Buell...

 

By Tinkytot on Friday, November 15, 2002 - 06:39 am:

Yeah geo, that should be there new, what's it called - 'mission statement'.

'Dont chase after the japs'

You would'nt buy that over a cbr600 surely, you'd have to be mental. And they will always be behind unless they get into racing.

I think they should concentrate on producing a really nice big trallie. And make it high quality and expensive if it has to be, never did the 1150GS any harm.  

By Djrae on Saturday, November 16, 2002 - 10:30 am:

I wouldnt trade my 02 TT in for it. If I want an R6 lookalike I'll buy the R6  

By Islefalco on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 03:50 pm:

I think it is OK and an improvement on the original TT600.

I want to see what they do with the Sprint ST which is a decent bike but looks way out of date. I like the 955i Daytona as well, although I know that puts me in a minority. I would love to buy a British bike, but they really have to pay more attention to the style thing and not wait so long to upgrade.  

By Falcorob on Saturday, November 23, 2002 - 06:05 am:

Saw it and sat on it at the NEC. It looks MUCH better in the metal though I wouldn't trade my Falco for it. IMO the yellow is a great colour, although BRG suits the 955i better.
Don't really care what it's like to ride 'cos I ain't in the market for a replacement yet, but it probably handles really well, has good brakes, and should go well with the new engine and fuelling setup. Only big issue for me is the air intake under the light. Why does it have to stick out like a sweety scoop from woolies?

Rob  

By Djrae on Sunday, November 24, 2002 - 07:13 am:

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By Andyjfalco on Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 08:49 am:

Well I like it. Does look like a ZX6/999 hybrid of sorts though.
As far as the 600 class goes, I think it's a winner.
Andy.
 

By Andyjfalco on Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 09:10 am:

Well I like it. Does look like a ZX6/999 hybrid of sorts though.
As far as the 600 class goes, I think it's a winner.
Andy.
 

By Exdukenut on Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 08:24 pm:

Besides the design of your bikes, you could always learn how to play cricket!

 

By Crmc33 on Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 12:33 am:

whats cricket? our national sport is Rugby Union

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