Triumph Motorcycles has pulled the covers off its latest Triumph Factory Custom (TFC) offering, with the Speed Twin 1200 being the latest bike to get the upper-crust treatment.

Why a sub-500cc parallel-twin Moto Guzzi isn't a betrayal of heritage, but a vital business move to get more bums on seats and lower the brand's aging demographic.

Triumph Motorcycles has marked a major milestone in the New Zealand off-road racing scene, with rider Riley Cargill securing a class win and hard-fought third place overall in the championship standings at the final round of the National Club Enduro Series (NCES).