Triumph X-75 Hurricane

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The very rare Triumph X-75 Hurricane was a 1973 factory special-edition. Penned by famed designer and engineer Craig Vetter, the X-75 was intended to provide...
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[CarlS]

When the Hurricanes were new, they didn't do much for me. But I would sure like to have one now!

 

[The Seeker]

Same here....I thought they were ugly.

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[keystiger]

Always loved this bike. Thanks for sharing!

 

[keystiger]

That looks like Barbaer Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham Al. Does anyone know where the video was shot?

 

[Bonnie79D]

Hi Keystiger,

Quote That video was from the Canadian motorcycle TV show "Motorcycle Experience" that has been on the air up here for many years. The voice-over is David Hatch; host and producer of the program.
This year they ended every program with a visit to the Barbour Museum to showcase a particular model of Triumph since Triumph Motorcycles is now one of the sponsors of the program.

See the thread on the T100​

 

[keystiger]

Cheers, Thanks Bonnie79! I wasn't sure if it really WAS Barber or if I was just having a flash back or something

 

[Silli]

I still say that one of the mufflers belongs on the other side..........

A dream bike of the 70s!!

 

[Rocky]

Yes, this is another video clip from the Canadian motorcycle TV show "Motorcycle Experience" and it/they were shot at the Barbour Museum.
The Hurricane came and went during a period when I wasn't into motorcycles and I only became aware of it in the 1990's.
I'm iffy about the styling. It doesn't reach out and grab me much, but I did get to see one in-person a couple of weeks ago when I was down in Rhinebeck, NY. Interesting, but I'm still so-so about it.

 

[The Seeker]

Collins Cycle (the Triumph dealer I bought my Trophy from) had one for sale in excellent condition for at least two years.

Because they are fairly rare, he was asking more for it than people thought it was worth. People would pay more for an old Bonnie or Tiger than they appreciated the rarity of that design.



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[keystiger]

Possibly it was (as many things Vetter designed) just way ahead of its time. I think Harley is moving quite a few of these......and there are certainly some similar lines/styling cues.

 

[The Seeker]

That's what I feel was the reason the Triumph TR-7 (and TR-8) sports cars were such a flop.

People weren't ready for wedge shaped cars at the time and the traditional Triumph lovers wanted roadsters more along traditional lines.

But within a decade, the wedge shape became commonplace. The TR-7 was just ahead of it's time.

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[keystiger]

Agreed I would Love to get a TR-7 .....when I win the lottery I guess. But then I like "quirky" cars.

 

[Bonnie79D]

I still say that one of the mufflers belongs on the other side..........

I agree. I like the symetry of bonnies with an exhaust each side. But also like the twin upswept pipes on the Tiger.

 

[DaveM]

Same here....I thought they were ugly.

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I still think that However I would like to have one now