Cycle Update- Triumph Tiger gets changes

Triumph Motorcycles says its sport-adventure Tiger, powered by a three-cylinder 955cc fuel-injected engine, has been enhanced for 2005 with a sharpened chassis geometry for quicker steering, a shortened wheelbase, a retooled suspension for a more controlled ride, cast wheels and tubeless tires, revised shift and brake levers, a new silver frame finish and updated tank graphics.
The 2005 Tiger is scheduled to debut at Triumph dealerships throughout the U.S. in May. Available in Aluminum Silver, British Racing Green or Lucifer Orange, the bike comes complete with hard saddlebags and a MSRP of $10,500. Like all of Triumph’s models, the Tiger is covered by a comprehensive 24-month warranty.
AMA adds MEDIA MANAGER
AMA Pro Racing has appointed Donnie Clark as media manager for the 2004 AMA Chevrolet Superbike Championship season. Clark will oversee pre-event and onsite efforts with local, national and industry media. He will also work in conjunction with promoters, series sponsors, teams and riders to help promote the AMA Chevrolet Superbike Championship.
Prior to joining AMA Pro Racing, Clark served as media manager for Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and the Cleveland Grand Prix. Other media relations experience includes positions with two marketing communications firms and various non-profit organizations.
RAY HUFF DIES
Ray Huff, a well-known motorcycle rider, died in his sleep Feb. 8. He was 73. Huff was a popular racer at California’s Lodi Cycle Bowl in the 1960s and ’70s, competing with Alex and Kim Jorgenson, future AMA and world champion Kenny Roberts and AMA Grand National champs Joe Leonard and Dick Mann. The day before his death, Huff was motorcycle riding offroad and had crashed and gone over the handlebars.
V-Twin Expo Sets Record
The Fourth annual V-Twin Expo by Easyriders saw dealer registration climb 60% from the 2003 Expo, according to show officials. All available exhibit space was sold out at the show held Jan. 31-Feb. 2 at the Cincinnati (Ohio) Convention Center.
For information on exhibit space, contact Jim Betlach of Easyriders at 952/443-4168. For sponsorships and general information, contact Reaction Management at 623/551-1847 or visit www.vtwin-expo.com. psb