Why did Triumph discontinued Daytona?
In 2016, Triumph ceased production of the base model Daytona 675 citing diminishing demand for super sport bikes and increasingly strict European emission standards.
Where is Triumph Daytona made?
The Triumph Daytona is one of the bikes assembled in the UK – as the previous model has been discontinued due to Euro 4, it could confirm that this Moto 2 development bike, caught in the Triumph factory, could be with us in production form for 2018…
When did Triumph move to Meriden?
In 1970, John joined the Meriden factory, where Triumph motorcycles were being manufactured under the BSA group. He was at the coalface of fateful developments in the British motorcycling industry, which was in the doldrums, having lost much ground to Japanese motorcycle makers with their trendier machines.
When did the NV Triumph factory in Meriden close?
As the rest of NV Triumph collapsed, Meriden was the only factory left in operation. In August 1983, the co-operative ended and the factory was demolished. A housing estate was built on the site and today some street names pay tribute to Triumph, including former model names in Bonneville Close and Daytona Drive.
When was the first Triumph Daytona 600 made?
1983 prototype 600 cc Daytona made by Triumph’s Meriden factory at the London Motorcycle Museum. A 600 cc Triumph Daytona 600 was manufactured in 1983 by Triumph Motorcycles in their Meriden factory.
When was the last Triumph Tiger Daytona made?
The last Daytona model, the T100D, was fitted with a disc front brake but only 14 were built before the closure of the Meriden works in February 1974 and the 18-month ‘sit-in’ industrial action after which the Daytona models were discontinued.
Where is the company that makes Triumph Motorcycles?
The new company Triumph Motorcycles Ltd gained the rights to the name and has been based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, since 1988. Visit our Facebook pages for Coventry and Nuneaton or visit our Twitter pages for Coventry and Nuneaton