New Triumph 1200 RS Modern Classic teased

Appearing connected societal media is simply a teaser video from Triumph Motorcycles UK for its Modern Classics range. The abbreviated video shows glimpses of a retro bare sports with a matte orangish overgarment occupation and the ‘RS’ logo emblazoned connected the tank.

With the exit of the Triumph Thruxton past twelvemonth could this beryllium the replacement for Triumph’s sports motorcycle successful its Modern Classic catalogue. The existent exemplary Triumph Speed Twin is priced from RM77,000 successful Malaysia, going up to RM81,000 for the Stealth Edition.

From the video, the dependable of a parallel-twin tin beryllium heard, on with a little flash of the engine. Also disposable are gold-anodised upside-down beforehand forks, indicating the caller Modern Classic volition travel with adjustable beforehand suspension.

From the specifications sheet, the Speed Twin carries a 1,200 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin producing 100 PS and 112 Nm of torque. If this is so the Thruxton replacement that is owed to beryllium launched, oregon the exemplary update for the Speed Twin, you tin expect powerfulness numbers to beryllium somewhat similar.

Also expect to spot premium components specified arsenic Brembo brakes and Marzocchi forks, oregon its equivalent. Weight for the caller Modern Classic volition apt beryllium astir the 215 kg constituent with immoderate 15-litres of substance successful the vessel and 810 mm spot height.

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