Just ridden the new Thunderbird

[Big Dave]

If it doesn't wheelie it's not a real bike.

It will wheelie.

We didn't try today - what we were actually doing is shaking down the test bikes. Green as.
We put 100km on them to make sure the units are right for the general press and the dealer demos - so nada on the abuse. Bed the brakes - vary the throttle - get the skin off the tyres.

[modboy]

Triumph aren't doing much wrong at the moment!

Got that right! 900k on the clock on my new Thrux, and it's starting to fit like the new pair of gloves I got at the same time (Triumph Expeditions, I can recommend as winter glove).

Goes, in for first service on Tuesday, maybe I'll get Motorads T-bird demo to ride to work on haha, (yeah right)

[Molly]

Your article was good. Made me want to go and at least ride one.

Where can I find the article?

Oh, and I just bought a Speedmaster last week... I don't want to want another either (luckily I don't think the TBird is a very good looking bike).

[Big Dave]

Where can I find the article?

On sale yesterday

and wait till you see it in the flesh.

[Big Dave]

Got that right! 900k on the clock on my new Thrux, and it's starting to fit like the new pair of gloves I got at the same time (Triumph Expeditions, I can recommend as winter glove).

I always enjoy seeing a Thruxton on the road.
Fine looking machines. Damn fine.

Triumph kevlar riding jeans are expensive but worth it too. All the KR crew are in them.

[Mom]

And it's beautiful. For a 1600 it isn't a large machine, but what an engine. Sweetness. The whole bike, brakes, handling and overall appeal are first rate.
If you have your money down - lucky you.

Shot some video and stills - on the KR site soon as.

Most important question here. Will my feet touch the ground?

[Big Dave]

Most important question here. Will my feet touch the ground?

Best I can do you is a probably. Triumph site will have the seat height - I haven't done any research yet - still dickin' with photos.

[Mom]

Best I can do you is a probably. Triumph site will have the seat height - I haven't done any research yet - still dickin' with photos.

I have had the experience of the feet touch the ground but can't reach the controls as well Looking forward to seeing the end result.

[YellowDog]

Hey Big Dave, I am quite interested in a T-Bird and will definitely give one a go. I do think that it is a fabulous looking bike.

You metion that it is not a big bike for a 1600. I was just windering about the riding position and whether it feels like an out and out cruiser or perhaps a compromise?

I don't really like too layed back riding positions with my feet in the air.

Cheers for the positive information so far.

[idleidolidyll]

There is a factory big bore kit too.

waht? a 1600 isn't enough?!
i wanna 2000cc fuel injected blue smoke, you'd have to get 300hp

[Big Dave]

Hey Big Dave, I am quite interested in a T-Bird and will definitely give one a go. I do think that it is a fabulous looking bike.

You metion that it is not a big bike for a 1600. I was just windering about the riding position and whether it feels like an out and out cruiser or perhaps a compromise?

I don't really like too layed back riding positions with my feet in the air.

Cheers for the positive information so far.

Sporty end of cruiser, but still a cruiser. I found it very comfortable.

Stretch and I were both impressed by the brakes and the engine.

He gets out of shape about cruiser ground clearance a lot sooner than I do, but he's a maestro on two wheels where I'm all about feeling good and a dash of heavy metal thunder.

It's a cruiser ergo.

One I'm toungin' to ride again for sure.

[Big Dave]

waht? a 1600 isn't enough?!
i wanna 2000cc fuel injected blue smoke, you'd have to get 300hp

Everything Triumph have done with this vehicle is pointed at American V-twins.

A little bit lighter, a little bit more power, a little bit more torque, a little bit cheaper. Apparently there is quite a lot of untapped potential or over-engineering - whatever you call it.

They could have made it a 'whole lot' more, but the sales figures indicate what sells best in the demographic hey Mikey - nudge nudge.

You want to talk Squalkin' Seagulls? Bloor can bore ya!

[Molly]

Will check out KR tomorrow. Having a day on the Speedmaster that'll take in an event at the local dealer (recreating the Brighton mods / rockers gatherings of the 1960s).

Here's quite a nice article on Triumph by the way:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/mosl...ool-again.html

[ital916]

Will check out KR tomorrow. Having a day on the Speedmaster that'll take in an event at the local dealer (recreating the Brighton mods / rockers gatherings of the 1960s).

Here's quite a nice article on Triumph by the way:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/mosl...ool-again.html

Well prince harry is riding a duc 1098/1198 not a triumph, dont think the italians will like that

Lovely looking duke that too.

[idleidolidyll]

Everything Triumph have done with this vehicle is pointed at American V-twins.

A little bit lighter, a little bit more power, a little bit more torque, a little bit cheaper. Apparently there is quite a lot of untapped potential or over-engineering - whatever you call it.

They could have made it a 'whole lot' more, but the sales figures indicate what sells best in the demographic hey Mikey - nudge nudge.

You want to talk Squalkin' Seagulls? Bloor can bore ya!

that's all what the America promised too, nice bike an all; more comfy, smoother