Speedmaster question

[AllanC]

From what I recall, Speedmaster went to 865cc in 2006, America in 2007. Prior to that, both were 790cc.
EFI was introduced in Europe in MY2008, NZ was a year later I think (or maybe late 2008). They also changed the tank that year to the larger 19.3 litre tank (from earlier 16.6 litres). I think this was to accommodate part of the EFI system, although I do recall the first of the larger fuel tank 2008 bikes were not EFI here in NZ.

Be careful when buying, because I have seen 790cc bikes advertised as being 865cc (sometimes referred to as 900cc in listings) by some dealers

Thanks, do you know if there's really that much difference in the performance of the two?

[ukusa]

Thanks, do you know if there's really that much difference in the performance of the two?

Sorry I haven't ridden any of the 790cc bikes. Factory figures indicate the 790 did have a little more power (only a couple of kw I think), but it had a little less torque than the 865 (only a couple of nm though). So probably hardly noticable.

[AllanC]

Sorry I haven't ridden any of the 790cc bikes. Factory figures indicate the 790 did have a little more power (only a couple of kw I think), but it had a little less torque than the 865 (only a couple of nm though). So probably hardly noticable.

oh well, too late to worry about it now. I bought the Speedmaster on the weekend. Absolutely love it, I'm like a pig in the proverbial

[wysper]

oh well, too late to worry about it now. I bought the Speedmaster on the weekend. Absolutely love it, I'm like a pig in the proverbial

what were some of the other bikes you rode before choosing the speedmaster?

[AllanC]

what were some of the other bikes you rode before choosing the speedmaster?

Ahh, there's a question. Answer is not many. I wanted a cruiser and I didn't really want/need anything bigger so restricted myself to that middleweight class. I looked at Boulevard M50 and C50 but didn't bother to ride them 'cause they just didn't do anything for me - the emotion just wasn't there and it has to be for a bike. That's why I originally bought the S50 - it was the only Boulevard that said something to me when it was standing still (mind you, it was a compromise even then. I wanted a Speedmaster but couldn't justify the extra $). Now don't get me wrong, I know that Boulevards are great bikes. I just didn't want to be going into another bike thinking it's great but I don't like ..... etc.

I didn't want a Harley. Again, obviously great bikes but for me I just felt like it'd be making too much of a statement. So, that kinda left me with Triumph - I tried the America but prefered the Speedmaster. I guess the reality was, I wanted a speedmaster. I just love the look and it gave me a special feeling to ride and, ever since I was a kid I have loved the brand.

However, I do reserve the right to get either a boulevard or a harley at some point in the future!

[wysper]

I just didn't want to be going into another bike thinking it's great but I don't like ..... etc.

Good answer - snipped most out so not to repeat.

I am narrowed down to m50 or c50, a triumph or a harley.

I have the same issue with the boulevards a bit. Don't seem to have a personality to them. Still going to take one for a spin and see. Might look a the 883 sporty too. Even though it is only a few k more to the triumphs, I am not sure I can swing it just now. I do like the look of them though. But I am a sucker for a v-twin. I really love em, that and shaft drives LOL.

[AllanC]

Good answer - snipped most out so not to repeat.

Might look a the 883 sporty too. Even though it is only a few k more to the triumphs, I am not sure I can swing it just now. I do like the look of them though. But I am a sucker for a v-twin. I really love em, that and shaft drives LOL.

AMPS in Auckland had a really nice XL1200C - looked great in white

[ukusa]

and, ever since I was a kid I have loved the brand.

that's what I like to hear!
A family friend had an old Bonneville in the garage when I was a teenager, always thought it was pretty damn cool (he's still got it, a '65 I think). I grew up mostly with Jap dirt bikes, but when it came time to go road bike, Triumph was the only choice for me. My first was an America, probably chose it over the Speedmaster because I liked the fact it had more chrome & a better pillion seat.

[ukusa]

oh well, too late to worry about it now. I bought the Speedmaster on the weekend. Absolutely love it, I'm like a pig in the proverbial

what year did you end up getting? Tidy, any extras?

[AllanC]

that's what I like to hear!
A family friend had an old Bonneville in the garage when I was a teenager, always thought it was pretty damn cool (he's still got it, a '65 I think). I grew up mostly with Jap dirt bikes, but when it came time to go road bike, Triumph was the only choice for me. My first was an America, probably chose it over the Speedmaster because I liked the fact it had more chrome & a better pillion seat.

Yeah, the seats not the best for a pillion but my wife said it was fine (so that's good enough for me!) & I love the look of it.

[AllanC]

what year did you end up getting? Tidy, any extras?

It's a 2003 but really tidy, only 8,600k's (although I added about 300 over the weekend). I'll try and figure out how to put a pic up.

[AllanC]

Hope this works

[twinbruva]

However, I do reserve the right to get ........ a harley at some point in the future!

Good lad, that's something you'll never regret.