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Triumph to take on BMW F 800 GS

In keeping with Triumph’s teaser campaign for its new Adventure models, the Hinckley manufacturer has released a new video.

In the video Triumph reveals the two Adventure bikes will be powered by a new three-cylinder engine that is “refined and smooth when you’re on-road” yet also has “plenty of torque that does the business off-road”.

“We think a triple is the best configuration for an adventure bike,” explains Triumph. “It’s compact and has a natural character that ideally suits a wide range of duties. Our long-stroke engine will deliver smooth, controllable torque for both tricky off-road riding and the urban jungle... but with the higher r/min characteristics that just devour on-road miles.

“A triple is also more refined than a twin, which means that the bike is less tiring and less intrusive on the open road. So you can just relax and enjoy the trip.” 

No specifications for the new engine have yet been released but the new mill is rumoured to have a displacement in the region of 800cc which will pit it directly opposite BMW’s popular F 800 GS mid-weight model.
 
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