Originally Posted by peterocket

One thing that you can be sure of is that everyones taste is different. When I bought my new Bonnie I looked at the America and the Speadmaster also and couldn't work out what they were or what they were trying to be. The Bonneville and T100 fills a void that only a Bonnie can fill. That satisfied my taste. As for the America and the Speadmaster, for a cruiser they're too gutless. They look good and they're cheap but what part of the market are they aiming at? I couldn't work it out. However, obviously a heck of a lot of bikers around our area could, because they are selling like hot cakes. People that can't afford a Harley but still want a cruiser from a credible mark. I think I just worked it out! So, I have no doubt whatsoever that a 1700/ 1850/ 1920 parallel twin cruiser will also sell. I think the guys at Triumph do their homework before investing in any new project. If it hits the showroom floor, you can garentee it WILL sell. I just wish they brought out a new, bigger TBird. I reckon a big bore triple would sell just as well. Triples are Triumphs hallmark just as big twins are Britains hallmark. Either way would have worked.

I dunno, I own a Speedmaster, and I love her to death. I wasn't looking for anything specific when I bought her but the best, most reliable bike in my range. And I haven't been disappointed yet, including when I found out yesterday that its probably my CDI box thats keepin the bike from starting and its so **** expensive Im going to miss half the season. Its an electrical part, and they fail... especially when subjected to unusual things like alot of battery charging. I still stand by the fact that for the money, yer hard pressed to find a better bike.. and Ive been told this by others, this isnt my own assumption. Sure, she's got plastic fenders. Yeah, there was a designer sleepin on the job when they figured out the air injection and where to put it... or the air box. But until this latest thing, she's been dead reliable for slightly above-average use (8k miles last season) and minimal service. And I have no problem keeping up with (and passing) Harleys twice her cc. For the record, I dont want a Harley... unless they a) make the Deluxe powerful, b) make the old war bikes affordable AND powerful, or c) make a V-Rod that corners. Im not interested.. Id much rather have a Daytona 955.