I know there's a fair few proper bikers 😆 on here so here's some pics of the new Trumpet for those interested.
http://yodagoat.blogspot.com/2012/02/triumph-explorer-1200.html
Always fancied a new Triumph, but they've really lost the styling plot - copying BMW is just naff.
The first generation Mockett designs were at least distinctive, but the current stuff is now way too derivative.
And the new America/Speedmaster designs are just repulsive.
First generation Trident and Speed Triple were wonderful-good looking, purposeful designs.
Lost the plot with the hideous TT600 and haven't made a decent looking bike since. The Rocket 3, one of Mocketts later efforts should have been stunning, but ended up as the biking version of Jabba the Hutt.
I was looking at bikes on sunday at my meeting of advanced beardy wierdy bikers on sunday. Got to say the ducati multistrada looks nice. I also thought the triumph tiger 800 was nicer than the bmw f800.
I want a huski nuda when i'm old enough to afford a garage.