Triumph Introduces New Motorcycles, Including Limited Edition Steve McQueen Model

Triumph has announced the debut of three new motorcycles, including
a limited edition model that bears the name of legendary Hollywood
star Steve McQueen, reports Clutch and Chrome.
McQueen's taste for motorcycles is well-documented, and Triumph was
one of the rider's favorite brands. He owned a heavily-modified
Triumph Bonneville and even rode a Triumph Trophy at the 1964
International Six Day Trial.
The new bike is based off of a Bonneville T100, but carries the
style of the military motorcycle McQueen used in the film "The
Great Escape." The bike is fully licensed by the actor's estate and
will retail for $10,000. Only 1100 models of the limited edition
bike will be produced.
"We are so pleased to have these new models in our 2012 line-up,"
Heichelbech noted, "Consumer interest in these new models, in the
form of deposits, has been tremendous, and we believe they will
exceed expectations once they arrive."
In addition, Triumph is releasing the Tiger Explorer and Speed
Triple R. The Explorer is the company's first entry into the
adventure touring segment, and will boast a 1215cc powerplant.
Meanwhile, the Speed Triple R is a high performance version of the
existing Speed Triple, offering features like anti-lock brakes and
an Ãhlins suspension at a higher price point.