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Triumph brings SUV experience to two wheels

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Written by The Star Phoenix

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If imitation be truly the sincerest form of flattery, then BMW's R1200GS should be prepared for some sickeningly sweet tributes of the most fawning variety. BMW has fairly owned the big adventure touring market in recent years - indeed, ever since it launched the R80G/S way back in 1980. Little thought was given to the possible popularity of adventure tourers back then, just as SUVs were once basically crude covered pickups favoured by hunters, fishermen and the odd farm fetishist. Fast forward 30 years and adventure tourers, just like the once-niched sport-utility vehicle, are immensely popular, one of few popular segments - if not here, in places such as Europe and South America - left in largedisplacement motorcycling. READ ON 

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