I test drove a Trophy quite a number of years ago and I liked it at the time. Just couldn't afford one. The style is change a good bit now.
I met a guy at our local Triumph/Guzi/Ducati dealer one weekend that had a Trophy decked out with everything you could think of for Ironbutt rallies. He had a huge aluminum tank on the back instead of a seat, two or three GPS units, etc. It was crazy, but he was showing us all of the long distance stuff he'd been doing. That tells me that it HAD to be comfy.
I enjoyed the power of my Connie and loved riding it. The buzzy hands bugged me, but I found that my immature side kept coming out and I was having trouble holding the speed down. I never had butt or back problems (Corbin seat) and could ride hundreds of miles in a day without discomfort. But, since the wifey wouldn't "let" me have two bikes, I sold off the Connie and picked up a BMW 1200GS. Completely different ride. It's super comfortable, although it doesn't offer the protection that the Connie did. Of course, that also means that it isn't quite as hot on a summer day in Texas as the Connie was. I have no problems with big miles on the GS (cruise helps!).
Doubt you'd be satisfied with the performance of the Trophy
If by performance you mean acceleration, then I agree. I am not an acceleration junkie and have as much fun on my 250 and V7 as I do on any of my bikes. If you mean handling at all street speeds, the trophy wins hands down. It also takes 87 octane and can go further between fill ups. It is the touring side of sport touring but handles better than my Connie with the larger rear tire.
For those that like to push the limits, It can clearly do that also.
That guy in your pic is going to have replace his side bags if he leans over any further !
Anyone got any idea on what maintenance is like on a Duc? Also considering the duc scrambler now.
Looks like valve inspection every 7500 miles. Belt (timing I assume) every 2 years. On the triumph, valve check every 12000 miles.
Looks like valve inspection every 7500 miles. Belt (timing I assume) every 2 years. On the triumph, valve check every 12000 miles.
It's the air cooled engine in the scrambler that is 7500 miles. The water cooled ones are 15000 miles.
Sorry for the confusion. Was talking about Ducati Scrambler VA Triumph Scrambler