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nomad76 · 11-20-2003, 09:22 AM

With all this talk about the cruisers being king here in America, I wonder how many sporty Trumpets are being sold. With the price drop, that Speed Four looks mighty tempting, and in no small part because I have yet to see one on the streets here in Philly...

KPaulCook · 11-20-2003, 09:33 AM

Triumph is showing the skeptics (longride) wrong. People said they were stupid to compete with the Japanese. Despite having the factory burned down they are thriving. No tariffs were needed to compete (here that Harley lovers). Congrads Triumph. Now all they need are more dealers.

The Japanese are not impossible to compete with.[*] Unfornuately the Harvard MBAs that control US compaines would rather quit than compete, offshore jobs rather than get more productivity from their employees.[*]Short Term thinking dominates US CEOs.[*] Triumph has a great long-term approach. [*]

I applaud the management and employees of Triumph.

Hard work does pay off.

fizzchem · 11-20-2003, 09:56 AM

You haven't seen me!

Go to Hermy's. They rock.

chuckdyer · 11-20-2003, 09:58 AM

I believe the reason that Triumph is seeing a big increase in sales is because they have deeply discounted most of their models. You can get a ST with bags for $9999. I wonder how much profit they are making after these big discounts?

maladg · 11-20-2003, 10:04 AM

Well, whatever the reason lets hope it continues. Variety! Keeps the bike world more interesting.

pushrod · 11-20-2003, 10:04 AM

Longride and/or other staff,

It occurs to me there may be money to be made if you offered to maintain the www.triumph.co.uk subsite for the "Americas".

Although (as has been pointed out in the past) Bloor and crowd seem to have little affection for the 'Net, you'd think the marketeers would care if we thought their websites suck greatly! I mean, you'd assume the above release would be on the company webpage "News" section, wouldn't you?

Maybe if you sent them some of the MO Triumph-related strings, so they'd see what the uncommon herd says about them, maybe they'd perk up.

(cue the flying monkeys)

nomad76 · 11-20-2003, 10:38 AM

Where is that again?

nitrofly · 11-20-2003, 10:48 AM

It's the Thruxton. That's why they are going to have a bumper year. The thruxton is a new classic before it even hits the showroom floors. Take that KawaYamaHarleyZukiYonda.

Tigercub · 11-20-2003, 11:46 AM

Good for Trumpet! Quality is definitely there. Owner satisfaction is the highest of all brands according to Motorcycle Consumer News.

acecycleins · 11-20-2003, 11:47 AM

I would bet that the profit margin is higher than you think. It's been 8 yrs since the re-birth. The tooling is paid for and cosmetic changes cost very little. The development of the new Rocket cost them but within 3 yrs that will turn, as well. And since they've seen the light and bailed on the Superbike HP war thay don't have to worry about building that 200mph bike any longer. All they have to do is refine and expensive computing and cheap engineers help that.

11-20-2003, 09:22 AM	#1
nomad76 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 61	Re: Triumph doin' It! With all this talk about the cruisers being king here in America, I wonder how many sporty Trumpets are being sold. With the price drop, that Speed Four looks mighty tempting, and in no small part because I have yet to see one on the streets here in Philly...

11-20-2003, 09:33 AM	#2
KPaulCook Banned Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,756	Love the new big Daytona Triumph is showing the skeptics (longride) wrong. People said they were stupid to compete with the Japanese. Despite having the factory burned down they are thriving. No tariffs were needed to compete (here that Harley lovers). Congrads Triumph. Now all they need are more dealers. The Japanese are not impossible to compete with.[] Unfornuately the Harvard MBAs that control US compaines would rather quit than compete, offshore jobs rather than get more productivity from their employees.[]Short Term thinking dominates US CEOs.[] Triumph has a great long-term approach. [] I applaud the management and employees of Triumph. Hard work does pay off.

11-20-2003, 09:56 AM	#3
fizzchem Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 204	Re: Triumph doin' It! You haven't seen me! Go to Hermy's. They rock.

11-20-2003, 09:58 AM	#4
chuckdyer Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6	Re: Triumph doin' It! I believe the reason that Triumph is seeing a big increase in sales is because they have deeply discounted most of their models. You can get a ST with bags for $9999. I wonder how much profit they are making after these big discounts? __________________ <hr></hr> *Chuck Dyer* 2001 Kawi ZR-7S 2000 KTM 200 EXC <hr></hr> RideSafer Motorcycle Safety Products http://www.ridesafer.com

11-20-2003, 10:04 AM	#5
maladg Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rock throwing distance from Home Despot HQ Posts: 1,141	Re: Triumph doin' It! Well, whatever the reason lets hope it continues. Variety! Keeps the bike world more interesting.

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11-20-2003, 10:04 AM	#6
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,478	Their Website is no Triumph Longride and/or other staff, It occurs to me there may be money to be made if you offered to maintain the www.triumph.co.uk subsite for the "Americas". Although (as has been pointed out in the past) Bloor and crowd seem to have little affection for the 'Net, you'd think the marketeers would care if we thought their websites suck greatly! I mean, you'd assume the above release would be on the company webpage "News" section, wouldn't you? Maybe if you sent them some of the MO Triumph-related strings, so they'd see what the uncommon herd says about them, maybe they'd perk up. (cue the flying monkeys) __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

11-20-2003, 10:38 AM	#7
nomad76 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 61	Re: Triumph doin' It! Where is that again?

11-20-2003, 10:48 AM	#8
nitrofly Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 89	Re: Triumph doin' It! It's the Thruxton. That's why they are going to have a bumper year. The thruxton is a new classic before it even hits the showroom floors. Take that KawaYamaHarleyZukiYonda. __________________ Alex - Pro Flasher

11-20-2003, 11:46 AM	#9
Tigercub Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,125	Re: Triumph doin' It! Good for Trumpet! Quality is definitely there. Owner satisfaction is the highest of all brands according to Motorcycle Consumer News.

11-20-2003, 11:47 AM	#10
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,125	Re: Triumph doin' It! I would bet that the profit margin is higher than you think. It's been 8 yrs since the re-birth. The tooling is paid for and cosmetic changes cost very little. The development of the new Rocket cost them but within 3 yrs that will turn, as well. And since they've seen the light and bailed on the Superbike HP war thay don't have to worry about building that 200mph bike any longer. All they have to do is refine and expensive computing and cheap engineers help that. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.