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07-23-2008, 01:10 AM
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2009 Triumphs: Thunderbird 1600, Daytona 675 and Street Triple R
These are the world-first pictures of Triumph?s complete 2009 range unveiled at a dealer conference last night (Sunday), including the Thunderbird 1600 cruiser, Street Triple R and revised Daytona 675. The major new release is the all-new Thunderbird 1600 cruiser,...
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07-23-2008, 10:35 AM
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thunderbirds are not go! mediocre at best....kickass triple it sure aint!
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Last edited by BeastInBlack; 07-23-2008 at 01:27 PM.
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07-23-2008, 10:39 AM
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Wrong information. The Thunderbird 1600 will be launched only in September 2009 for the 2010 model range.
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07-23-2008, 11:39 PM
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What a disappointment.
Let's see: long rectangular radiator up front a la Suzuki Intruder, blobby-blingy chrome rear fender holders lifted from a late 90's Kawi, whateverburger saddle from a Honda cruiser circa 1995, Yamaha Virago wheels, exhaust courtesy J.C. Whitney...
Truly: could a more bland copy of a Japanese cruiser-trying-to-imitate-a-Harley have been crafted? I'm astonished at the complete abandonment of design sense. The upright twin simply doesn't give this bike a distinctive-enough look to have given up everywhere else. Not since the Adventurer of '96 (ridiculously overstyled) has there been such a major styling misfire as with the new Thunderbird (ridiculously understyled). Sad day for the Thunderbird name.
Last edited by docradio; 07-23-2008 at 11:40 PM.
Reason: To clarify: I'm talking about the new T-Bird
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07-24-2008, 07:54 AM
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a clone of a clone?
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07-24-2008, 10:50 PM
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Just from the picture, I like the new T-Bird. Will reserve final judgement for aftter seeing one up close and in person...and a test ride.
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07-26-2008, 09:59 AM
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Big twin, big disappointment
Sorry you've lost me, there is no classic in that design.
A poor copy of a copy of a copy................
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07-31-2008, 01:27 AM
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I don't know...
T-Bird looks like an old Honda Night Hawk, only bigger. If it has 360' engine it won't even sound like like a Harley. (if thats the market)
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07-31-2008, 01:13 PM
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Triumphs New Harley Clone
New 2010 Triumph Thunderbird looks like a 900/1000 Kawasaki Eliminator including the engine. Neat! Have never seen a Triumph with the only gauge on the fuel tank. Rear tire is to wide taking away from handling? The mirrors look absolutely the same as a buddy's 1200 Sportster. Another rider was over tonight who has a Suzuki Intruder. Look like an Intruder radiator and surrounding moulding. Wonder what the weight is?
Last edited by GRANDPAamerica; 08-01-2008 at 12:17 AM.
Reason: Had the wrong images of this new Thunderbird.
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08-01-2008, 03:38 AM
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i love Triumphs, but in all honesty, i'd rather look at pics of the new Beemer instead of this. looks cheesy.
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