Why Triumphs

Judging by postings in the "show us your bike" bit there seems to be a higher proportion of Triumph riders (of which I'm one)amongst PH bikers than in the biking population at large ?

Why's that then ?

Do Triumphs have the same image as TVRs ? Is it a "buy British" thing ?

found this myself, several chat rooms are fairly sparse except a triumph one I frequent, and theres hundreds of posts.

personally AFTER buying, I like the britishness feeling, but that wasnt the reason I bought.
the designs are fresher (I like the tube style frame)
when looking, triumph dealers were more helpful
jap bikes are too small for me in general
I like the sound of the triple engine

also I like theres no shortcuts for the sake of sales.
eg good tyres fitted as standard
braided brakes as standard (if I upgrade a Gixxer, its classed as modifying, and could invalidate my insurance)

its the little things...

I've always had total reliability and excellent dealer service with my Triumphs , the only problem is that the dealers are a bit more thinly spread than Jap bike dealers.

As a newcomer to big bikes, and at 49 a bit too stiff for a street racer, i tried a VFR and an Sprint ST. Chose the Triumph, more comfortable, easier riding, better mpg, cheaper insurance, and a bit different.
(My other transport is a TVR)

Also on my second speed triple - love the sound & feel of the engine, and it definitely seems to have character the japanese bikes miss.