Victory in China

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euphonius[/URL]]I expect MotoKai will post up about Triumph and its imminent arrival in China -- indeed via Thailand. He's been in touch with people involved in the project, and was told that the Thailand-made Triumphs may enjoy lower import duties than UK-built bikes, which hopefully will translate into less-obscene prices in the PRC.

In that case I'll have a street triple......
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Displacement:	675.00 ccm (41.19 cubic inches)
Engine type:	In-line three, four-stroke
Power:	106.00 HP (77.4 kW)) @ 11700 RPM
Torque:	68.00 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 9200 RPM
Compression:	12.7:1
Bore x stroke:	74.0 x 74.0 mm (2.9 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel system:	Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
Fuel control:	DOHC
Ignition:	Digital-inductive type via engine management system
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	6-speed

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type:	Aluminium beam twin-spar. Braced, twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy swing arm.
Rake (fork angle):	24.3°
Trail:	95 mm (3.8 inches)
Front suspension:	Kayaba 41mm upside down forks. 120mm travel
Rear suspension:	Kayaba monoshock with adjustable preload. 126mm rear wheel travel
Front tyre dimensions:	120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions:	180/55-ZR17
Front brakes:	Double disc
Front brakes diameter:	308 mm (12.1 inches)
Rear brakes:	Single disc
Rear brakes diameter:	250 mm (9.8 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:	189.0 kg (416.7 pounds)
Seat height:	800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:	1,060 mm (41.7 inches)
Overall length:	2,000 mm (78.7 inches)
Overall width:	735 mm (28.9 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,410 mm (55.5 inches)
Fuel capacity:	17.40 litres (4.60 gallons)
Oil capacity:	3.50 litres (0.23 quarts)

I'd buy one if I could get one for around 70,000RMB.