Triumph in india 250 or 350cc (Is this true??)

I really doubt this is True
Triumph to enter Indian motorcycle market with all-new entry-level sportsbike



British motorcycle manufacturer, Triumph, which has been evaluating the possibility of entering the burgeoning Indian motorcycle market for more than three years now, may have finally found a way to do so. The UK-based company has accepted the fact that its current range of bikes – which are fitted with engines of 675cc-2300cc capacity – may not be entirely suitable for the Indian market, since these would end up being far too expensive for the vast majority of buyers. So, Triumph has decided to develop an all-new entry-level sportsbike for emerging markets like India and South America and the machine is likely to be unveiled by mid-2012.

The new Triumph motorcycle will be fitted with a 250cc-350cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder engine, with a power output of 25-30bhp. The bike is likely to take styling cues from its bigger brother, the Street Triple, and will first be launched Thailand (where Triumph already has a manufacturing facility), followed by India, Brazil and perhaps other Asian and South American markets.

The entry-level sportsbike segment is one of the most promising motorcycle segments in the country and various manufacturers are now launching bikes that offer a mix of style and performance, at a price point that suits the Indian palate. Currently, the Kawasaki Ninja 250R (which costs about Rs 3.10 lakh) and the Honda CBR250R (priced at Rs 1.71 lakh) are two prime contenders in this segment, while Suzuki and Bajaj-KTM are also expected to launch 200cc-250cc bikes in India by the end of this year, or early next year.

With growth slowing down in Europe and Japan, most motorcycle manufacturers now acknowledge the fact that emerging markets like Asia and South America is where the action will be, in the next few years. And they are beginning to engineer bike that will cater to the requirements of countries like India and Brazil, where buyers definitely want performance, but at a price point that’s significantly lower than what would be acceptable in Japan or Europe.

It’s a win-win situation for Triumph, though, which will sell its 250cc-350cc bike not just in India and Brazil, but also, as an entry-level bike for beginners, in Europe and the US. Though there is no official word on this yet, we expect the all-new Triumph to go on sale in India by the end of 2012 and we expect the bike to deliver a lot of bang for the buck. Stay tuned for more details, which we should be bringing for you sometime soon!

saw three of these in bangalore...i guess they were rocket III

ninja 1000 buddy is ninja 1000 comin to india and any news on daytona 675 in india???

Party!!!!!!!!!

My all time favorite machine is here now.I would definitely be going for one if priced @ 7 lacs or Less....though then i would have to sacrifice the Ninja 1000....

+1^^

Honestly seeing Royal Enfield present lineup and the years they have been in the Indian motorcycle Industry , Triumph Bonneville/Thruxton/Scrambler is exactly where Enfields should have been. Bonneville/Thruxton/Scrambler are perfect combination of Modern tech meets classic (retro) design giving one the best of both worlds (Only if you like Retro looks ).

Triumph are one of the most practical bikes too if you look at something to use day to day plus xtra power to cruise all day long and personally I feel Bonneville looks better than HDs in similar range ( I said it )

Comparo: Harley-Davidson Iron 883 vs. Honda Shadow RS vs. Triumph Bonneville

Also Speed triple/Street triple are probably one of the (may be the only) best looking and best sounding naked inline3 bikes out there in stock, one can only imagine their sound track with a after-market exhaust.
Guess from now on its all abt waiting and keeping fingers crossed

Unfortunately I couldnt either. Was watching 'Delhi Belly' in theater

did anyone catch the episode?I was not able to see due to travelling whole day.

Kewl

Triumph triumphs into India... Sounds almost all biggies are game for the bike battle in India

Nothing more than what I have quoted already.

it will be telecasted on NDTV INDIA at 1:30 pm & 5:30 pm

Of the little knowledge I have on vintage & modern Triumphs, I dont think they ever made a v-twin engine, unless you are referring to a parallel-twin.

BTW, call it a modern classic or retro street bike, the modern day Bonneville is miles apart from the latest royal enfields in terms of fit, finish, reliability or any other attribute people want to bring into a comparison as the similarity starts & ends with both being great british marques! If they can price the Bonneville at around 6 lacs on-road, I would definitely consider to own one & also see a really good market for it.

one of the best v twin producing company in the late 50's and early 60's.
the latest version of the bonneville is highly rated by street bikers.
wish to see that in india

What channel and when?

guyz there will be a ride of triumph(a specific bike is not mentioned) on raftaar...make sure to catch the episode

The success of various type of bikes show the diversity in Indian motorcycle demand (won't go as far as calling it a "mature market").
No wonder we have most international bike-makers clamouring to have a presence Indian market (however miniscule)...