Oh well at least the TFC is pretty.
I think the problem of Triumph's own making, was that the claim they made for the standard bike probably wasn't enough! Reciprocating losses from crank to the rear tire on a shaft drive bike is typically 15% - which is bang on what the TFC is, at the higher HP figure for the TFC that Triumph claim. But the R is only 10% - more akin to a 'good' chain drive. I.e. Maybe they've underplayed it, to make the 'difference' look better? Now the TFC's have not only been sold, but collected too. What's the betting that next year's claim for the standard bike is slightly higher? Closer to the TFC's calm in actual fact? But no different at the rear wheel once people run them? Hhhmmm, smoke a mirrors - maybe, maybe not!