6 Awesome Triumph Motorbikes for Sale in SA

If you are looking for motorbikes for sale, Triumph motorcycles are a great way to go. With a range for every type of rider – from the Triumph Daytona 675 to the Triumph Tiger – you are sure to find a model that is built for your dream ride.

Today the team here at Auto Mart takes a closer look at the different types of Triumph motorcycles South Africa has to offer. From the Adventure and Classic range, to Triumph’s Cruisers and Turning motorcycles for sale, we highlight a great model in all six categories available.

Adventure Bike – Triumph Tiger 800

If you are looking for an adventure when you take on the open road, the new Triumph Tiger is definitely worth considering. Not just any adventure bike, the Tiger 800 range is built for both long distances as well as tough situations.

With sharp and tight lines, these Triumph motorbikes have new side panels beautifully placed over the bike’s tank and boasts new radiator shrouds. The fuel tank has a unique styling, directing hot air away from the driver as well as the engine. Rugged in every way, the Tiger also features “Titanium” powder coating on its tube frame and a semi-matte finish on its engine, placing emphasis on its tough look.

Two different models are available in the 800 range – the XC Range designed for off-road) and the XR (focused on long distance touring). New equipment levels have also been added (XRx and XCx) to give the driver awesome standard features such as Riding Modes and Cruise Control.

The Tiger XRx and XCr models also offer four different throttle maps (Rain, Off-Road, Road and Sport) and switchable ABS. Cruise Control is also included with these two models – Triumph being the first to offer this functionality to the middleweight adventure sector – helping to lower fuel consumption as well as fatigue during long trips.

• Specifications:

The Tiger 800 is available in three colours: Phantom Black, Crystal White and Caspian Blue. Both the XCx and XRx models are fitted with liquid cooled, twelve valve, double overhead cam (DOHC) engines.

	Tiger 800 XCx	Triumph Tiger 800 XRx
Engine Size	800 cc	800 cc
Horsepower	70 kW @ 9 250 rpm	70 kW @ 9 250 rpm
Torque	79 Nm @ 7 850 rpm	79 Nm @ 7 850 rpm
Tank Capacity	19 litre	19 litre
Wet Weight	221 kilograms	216 kilograms

Classic Motorcycle from Triumph – Bonneville T100

If freedom is on your mind, the Bonneville T100 from Triumph has a sixties flair incorporating twin peashooter exhaust, chrome engine covers, two-tone body paint and spoked wheels into its unique design.

With a black instrument cluster, these motorbikes for sale have a fuel injected 865 cc parallel twin engine and a starting price of R 107 500. Fitted with single 255 millimetre disc, Nissan 2 piston floating caliper brakes in the rear and single 300 millimetre disc, Nissan 2 piston floating caliper brakes in the front, this Triumph is available in a number of colour options including Fusion White and Aurum Gold, Caspian Blue and Jet Black, as well as Jet Black and Cranberry Red.

Crafted using a tubular steel construction, this beauty of a bike combines a classic look with modern technologies to deliver a motorcycle that handles beautifully and, with stunning suspension, ensures that every ride is smooth.

• Specifications:

With an X Ring Chain final drive and five speed gearbox, the T100 has the following specifications.

	Bonneville T100
Engine Size	865 cc
Maximum Power EC	68 ps @ 7 500 rpm
Maximum Torque EC	78 Nm @ 5 800 rpm
Bore	90 mm
Stroke	68 mm
Tank Capacity	16 litre
Wet Weight	230 kilograms
Dry Weight	214 kilograms

There are also awesome accessories available for the T100 including a Black Anodised Skid Plate, a Chrome Passenger Backrest and Tacho Conversion Kit, to name but a few examples.

A Roadster – The Street Triple R ABS

There is no doubt that Triumph motorcycles are absolutely gorgeous and the Street Triple R ABS bike from its Roadster range is no different.

With a starting price of around R 110 500, this bike received stunning tweaks in terms of its appearance and boasts adjustable suspension, four-piston brakes that are radially mounted and ABS. This ABS can be switched off via your dash and automatically activated once the ignition is switched on again.

The Street Triple R is fitted with a trip computer featuring range, lap time, programmable gear changes as well as a gear indicator and economy. The bike itself also features high-tech security in the form of a microchip in your key.

One of the big changes for the newest model is its exhaust – tucked under the engine, the overall tail look of the bike is leaner, delivering better handling and aiding in lowering the bike’s centre of gravity.

The exhaust itself is also a beauty. A stainless steel, three-into-one exhaust system, it also features a low single sided stainless steel silencer. The Street Triple R has a six speed gearbox, a wet, multi-plate clutch and a twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy swingarm.

•  Specifications:

	Street Triple R ABS
Engine Size	675 cc
Maximum Power EC	97 kW @ 8 900 rpm
Maximum Torque EC	118 Nm @ 6 450 rpm
Bore	74.0 mm
Stroke	52.3 mm
Tank Capacity	17.4 litre

Some of the accessories available for these motorbikes for sale include a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), a Fly Screen made of high impact ABS and Gloss Black LED Indicators.

Touring Bike made for the road – Trophy SE

Looking for a touring bike that not only offers exquisite handling but luxury as well? The Trophy SE is one of Triumph’s touring motorcycles for sale in South Africa and has a starting price of R 179 500. Designed to be the perfect horse on long journeys, the newest Trophy SE is equipped with electronic suspension and, for your entertainment, a sound system that has both iPod and Bluetooth Connectivity.

Equipped with the TPMS system, as seen as an extra with the Street R Triumph motorcycles, the Trophy SE has a USB port as well as an extra twelve volt power socket.

With a six speed gearbox, this touring bike from Triumph has a twelve valve, liquid cooled, DOHV engine with three cylinders (in-line) and a shaft final drive (low maintenance to make for a trouble-free ride). Offering an instrument display with a number of functions with your select and scroll buttons conveniently located on your handle bars, the Trophy SE also has an adjustable seat height, linked ANS brakes and traction control.

• Specifications:

	Trophy SE
Engine Size	1 215 cc
Maximum Power EC	78 kW @ 11 580 rpm
Maximum Torque EC	68 Nm @ 9 750 rpm
Bore	85 mm
Stroke	71.4 mm
Tank Capacity	26 litre

Awesome extras available for this motorbike include a High Touring Screen, Heated Seats for both the driver and passenger, and Top Box.

Thunderbird LT – A Cruiser Bike from Triumph

If you are looking for more than just a comfortable ride, the Thunderbird LT from Triumph’s cruiser range will transform a trip into an unforgettable journey. With a starting price of around R 212 500 the Thunderbird LT is a combination of both style and power.

A uniquely styled Triumph motorcycle, the Thunderbird LT has leather satchels (removable) wire-spoked rims and white walled radial tyres. Offering an ergonomic seat, this motorcycle is a sophisticated, classic design and even features two beautifully crafted exhaust pipes.

The engine itself is also a design feature on this bike. With machined fins, the engine boasts chrome engine covers beautifully complemented by the black crankcases and barrels.

Fitted with a six speed gear box – a helical type gear box for gears two through to six – these motorbikes for sale have a toothed belt final drive, a wet, multi—plate clutch and a steel, twin-sided swingarm.

A beautifully styled cruiser indeed, the Thunderbird LT has chrome-plated foot-boards (made from die-cast aluminium) and comes in three colours: Jet Black, Lava Red Phantom Black, and Crystal White Phantom Black.

• Specifications:

	Thunderbird LT
Engine Size	1 699 cc
Maximum Power EC	94 ps @ 5 408 rpm
Maximum Torque EC	151 Nm @ 3 550 rpm
Bore	107.1 mm
Stroke	94.3 mm
Tank Capacity	22 litre
Wet Weight	380 kilograms
Dry Weight	349 Kilograms

Some of the accessories and extras available for this motorcycle include a Saddlebag Power Socket, a leather Tank Cover, a Coated Roadster Screen Blade and a Leather cover for the tank.

A Supersport Motorcycle – Triumph Daytona 675 R

A motorcycle created for the track, the Daytona 675 R is one of the most stunning Triumph motorcycles South Africa has to offer. With a starting price of around R 149 500, these motorbikes for sale are powerful and fast, delivering an enjoyable ride every time.

Available in Matt Phantom Black, and Phantom Black and Crystal White, the Daytona is fitted with a switchable ABS system, a slip-assist clutch and Quickshifter (allowing for clutchless gear changes – effectively creating that race feel).

Other awesome features include programmable Rev lights, removable indicators and number plates (for the days on the track), optional TMPS like seen with the Trophy SE, and an immobiliser (in the form of a microchip in the key).

Equipped with a six speed close ratio gear box, the Daytona has a 0 ring chain final drive, and a wet, multi-plate, slipper clutch. Fitted with cast aluminium alloy, five spoke wheels, this model is 1 kilograms lighter than its predecessor.

• Specifications:

	Triumph Daytona 675 R
Engine Size	675 cc
Maximum Power EC	128 ps @ 12 500 rpm
Maximum Torque EC	74 Nm @ 11 900 rpm
Bore	76 mm
Stroke	49.58 mm
Tank Capacity	17.4 litre
Wet Weight	189 kilograms
Dry Weight	169 Kilograms

Some of the accessories for these motorcycles for sale include LED Indicator Units, Frame Protectors (made of durable nylon), a Slip –On Arrow Silencer and a lower Chain Guard (which is made of glass filled nylon).

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