Triumph 1200 Trophy test

Intro: OLD GENERATION

With the arrival of a certain number of evolutions like the RT at BMW or the Side-European at Honda, and the arrival of new models such as the Yamaha FJR 1300, the segment of Great Tourism underwent in the space of one year, a change, but also, a large inflation. The Triumph 1200 Trophy is trying to find a precise place in the market and comes in at 20-to30 % less expensive than a new generation GT.

Esthetique: NOSTALGIC

Present for a very long time on the market, the Trophy appears older than it really is and has a nostalgic style. It posts a roundness style, retro, which slices frankly with the tended lines of the current production. Its careenage is very largely proportioned, a pledge of an effective protection. The British make offers a-straight bust and tended arm position, which lets foreseeing the possibility of long voyages, which accompanies the good comfort of the seat. Its instrument panel at the same time is sober, traditional and is well arranged. The 1200 Trophy has two bags of arrangement which and each can contain each a full-face helmet.

Motorization: TRIUMPH SPIRIT

The strong point of the Triumph, whatever its vocation, is its driving character. Even if the Trophy departures from the rule of the three cylinders, it does not departure from the rule of the character. It is thus equipped with a four cylinders in line with 1 180 Cm3. Rather rough for this kind of motorization, it develops 107 horsepower for a significant torque of 10,6 mkg at 5 000 rpm. The Triumph spirit results in flexibility and a length always present. However, with rose pace, consumption flies away. Greedy up to 140 km/h, the Trophy becomes a glutton up to 170 before becoming "Gargantuan beyond". The absence of an electronic injection and a standard sixth gear "Overdrive" explains this consumption, which was established with 10 litres per100 km for our test. The 25 litres of the fuel tank does not authorize more than 250 km of autonomy in the tank.

On the road: INSTINCTIVE

The Trophy is a true incentive on voyages. Its frame, very operational, is undoubtedly not as neutral as that of a BMW 1150 RT, in particular because of a little higher centre of gravity, but the machine remains very instinctive. The comfort/performance balance of the suspensions is very good, even if the fork seems a little flexible under braking. In town, the British bike is a little borrowed and requests a certain practice from his rider. Handicapped by its turning radius sometimes too significant, it is necessary to anticipate, but it does not remain exploitable in urban usage. Braking is effective and measurable. Also of note is that the Trophy proves to be very effective in terms of protection. One will only concede the presence of movement at the top of the helmet.