[djdannygunz]

"Is that a Honda or Yamaha?"

That's what someone in a car next to me at a stop light asked me the other day. I simply said it was a Triumph and he was like, "oh, cool."

Never really thought that Triumphs might be confused with Japanese bikes. Maybe the guy didn't really know much about bikes and thought those were the only brands out there - and also must not have noticed the Triumph emblem on the tank. Anyways, I got a kick out of it. Don't get me wrong, Hondas, Yamahas, and the likes are all great bikes (have owned in the past a Yamaha, and Suzuki.)

Just thought I'd like to share this amusing incident with everyone.

-Cheers!

 

[DevilDog]

When I jumped back into motorcycles after a 26 year sabbatical to raise a family, I chose a 2010 Thunderbird. It also was confused with a Japanese bike, which I quickly corrected. For the older folks, Triumph disappeared for a time and is now almost forgotten among those who don't ride. For some, if they don't recognize it as a Harley, it must be Japanese.

 

[muensterDeath]

I don't think that most non-bike guys or gals really know or appreciate Triumph.....or BSA......or RE.......
They don't see a big HD emblem and assume....

 

[Northern bobber]

On the Ducati people would always ask "who makes that". I guess the thought Ducati was a the model name.

 

[Heyzeus]

Try owning a Guzzi. That seems to really confuse the ignorant. When asked what is that just tell them an airplane and ride off.

 

[Skintrade01]

Even more so when you have the apes fitted, people automatically assume it is a "Davis", I mean a Harley.