The Triumph Trophy is a touring motorcycle built by Triumph from 2012 to 2017. It used a 1215 cc three-cylinder engine, a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive, and was offered in a standard form and a better-equipped SE.
Triumph Trophy at a glance
| Maker | Triumph Motorcycles, Hinckley |
|---|---|
| Production | 2012–2017 |
| Engine | 1215 cc liquid-cooled twelve-valve in-line three |
| Gearbox | six-speed |
| Final drive | shaft |
| Related model | Tiger Explorer (135 hp family engine) |
| Trophy tuning | slightly less power, taller sixth gear |
| SE equipment | electronically adjustable suspension, Bluetooth audio, tyre-pressure monitoring |
| SE markets | USA, Canada, Australia, Brazil |
Based on one short source: the English Wikipedia article covers only the 2012–2017 Trophy, so this page is shorter than the others.
History of the Triumph Trophy
A shaft-drive tourer
The Trophy was produced by Triumph Motorcycles from 2012 to 2017 as a dedicated touring motorcycle. It used a 1215 cc liquid-cooled, twelve-valve in-line three-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive, a combination aimed at long-distance comfort rather than outright performance.
Shared engine, different tune
The same engine also powered the dual-sport Tiger Explorer. In the Trophy it produced slightly less power and had a taller sixth gear, which suited the bike’s touring role and made high-speed cruising more relaxed.
The SE
The base model was complemented by the SE, which added electronically adjustable suspension, a Bluetooth audio system and a tyre-pressure monitoring system. In the United States, Canada, Australia and Brazil the SE was the only version sold.
Design and features
- 1215 cc triple — the twelve-valve engine shared with the Tiger Explorer.
- Shaft drive — six-speed gearbox and shaft final drive for touring.
- Taller sixth gear — tuned for relaxed cruising rather than peak power.
- SE specification — electronic suspension, Bluetooth audio and tyre-pressure monitoring.
Triumph Trophy versions
- Trophy (2012–2017): the base touring model.
- Trophy SE: electronic suspension, Bluetooth audio and TPMS; the only version in some markets.
The Trophy shares its engine family with the Tiger Explorer and the Hinckley triples, and its touring role with the Sprint. More in the Triumph collection.
Sources
- Triumph Trophy, English Wikipedia: engine, gearbox, shaft drive, SE equipment
