Triumph 2007 Speedmaster and America released

[MD]

Just noticed on the triumph.co.uk site that they have released details of 2007 models (Tiger mentioned in dual sport forum on here).
Seems the AMCN rumour may be wrong about a 1500cc twin cruiser for 2007.
These are my favourite looking cruisers, the America and S/master. After a year I have regrets on selling my America. In the right mood it was sheer bliss to ride (read- relaxed and comfortable and licence safe)
All they have done is dump the 865cc motor into the Bonnie range and America. The S/master got that last year. As much as I like and want one it's still struggling to pump out (don't laugh) 56hp with the bigger motor.
Funny change is swapping the mufflers over. The cone end from the S/M goes onto the America and the slash cut America can ends up on the S/M.
I'm pleased they dumped that ugly large alloy triangle rear foot peg hanger.
Still in my opinion the best lookers as cruisers. Pity I was hopeful for the same cool looks with a tad more go with 1500cc and FI.

[SlashWylde]

Oooh sexy

[topher]

Shame they've lost the spokes on the America. I know mags are lighter, take tubeless tyres, easier to clean, blah, blah, blah but spoked wheels make a good bike look great.

[Scouse]

Pity I was hopeful for the same cool looks with a tad more go with 1500cc and FI.

Dude if you want a Triumph with get up and go buy a Speed Triple

[topher]

Dude if you want a Triumph with get up and go buy a Speed Triple

Get up and go isn't going to be high on the must-have list of a 900cc cruiser buyer now is it? Though my good wife (gotta call her that, scared not to) who's 5' and a bit, rides a little jap cruiser cause she's just back into riding after a 30 year hiatus and she's complaining the CM450 doesn't have what it takes at open road speeds (to pass dimwitted 90Km/hr day dreamers quickly etc.) But there's so few bikes her little feet can reach the ground on. And I've got to wheel the thing in and out of the shed for her because it's too heavy (and I'm quite partial to the reward...)

[RantyDave]

It's got to be said, I'm starting to "get" this whole cruiser thing ... particularly the license safe aspects of it. Hmmmmm. Nice bike.

Dave

[Scouse]

Get up and go isn't going to be high on the must-have list of a 900cc cruiser buyer now is it?

No it isnt but if you take some time to read his post he was hopeing for a 1500cc twin to give the America more getup and go

[MD]

No it isnt but if you take some time to read his post he was hopeing for a 1500cc twin to give the America more getup and go

Yep. That's what I would like - my America back but with a tad more go. No one expects blistering fast speeds and ace cornering from a cruiser but it still should out accelerate joe average car when overtaking. I haven't had a chance to ride the 865cc motor and compare it to my America's 790cc. I hear the extra torque does make a noticeble difference.
I've tried the KTM SuperDuke, Speedtriple and now the Moto Morini 1200 and most Jap naked bikes. The S3 was my pick. In the end though naked bikes feel like they want to be a sportsbike (some of the time) which could catch you out.
For me if you want a taste of speed go sportsbike. For other moods I want a laid back cruiser. I like the Triumph America & Speedmaster looks above all other cruisers but at 54hp it's a big ask to overtake a 1965 Skoda unless it's downhill. Ok that's a bit harsh but you get my drift. The Vrod has great get up and go factor but the looks are not for everyone. The Triumphs seat to bar to pegs layout works best for me too.
I also preferred the America with wire spokes but think the new mags are close enough and I'm pleased they didn't throw a disc on both sides, like the Speedmaster. Sportsbike brakes on a retro looking cruiser doesn't flow.
It's a hard road finding the perfect bike boy.

[Bonez]

Get up and go isn't going to be high on the must-have list of a 900cc cruiser buyer now is it? Though my good wife (gotta call her that, scared not to) who's 5' and a bit, rides a little jap cruiser cause she's just back into riding after a 30 year hiatus and she's complaining the CM450 doesn't have what it takes at open road speeds (to pass dimwitted 90Km/hr day dreamers quickly etc.) But there's so few bikes her little feet can reach the ground on. And I've got to wheel the thing in and out of the shed for her because it's too heavy (and I'm quite partial to the reward...)

Did she try dropping down a gear or two at all or just try to pass in top gear?

[topher]

No it isnt but if you take some time to read his post he was hopeing for a 1500cc twin to give the America more getup and go

Fair call. My bad.

[topher]

Did she try dropping down a gear or two at all or just try to pass in top gear?

Yeah, trying to convince her to keep the thing buzzing's proving a bit of a mission...

[Bonez]

I like the Triumph America & Speedmaster looks above all other cruisers but at 54hp it's a big ask to overtake a 1965 Skoda unless it's downhill. Ok that's a bit harsh but you get my drift.

Hmmm the GB400 has around 34hp and manages to pass cars no problems. Same goes for the 50hp CX500 and CB550F.

[Big Dave]

It's got to be said, I'm starting to "get" this whole cruiser thing ... particularly the license safe aspects of it. Hmmmmm. Nice bike.

Dave

When I take over, you can call yourself an officer in the Big Dave scheme of things.

[Big Dave]

Hmmm the GB400 has around 34hp and manages to pass cars no problems. Same goes for the 50hp CX500 and CB550F.

The Road King I just tested has mid 60s and gets along just fine too - and it's 350kg.
No trouble overtaking or getting away from the lights against the tintops.

I took the 54hp Triumph Scrambler all over the north island the week before and found it had plenty of go too. You just have to change gears more often - but I find that's more fun on the public roads than 'idling' everywhere on a 140hp machine.

[Big Dave]

Last time I asked the America was the best selling Triumph. I think it may have been surpassed by the Standard Bonne now.

The America isn't my favourite - just way too tall for it, but I do rate the T100 and the Bonne as outstandingly good motorcycles.

They can do everything - tour, commute, carve up pretty well, even good on the dirt roads, tip the lid to a bit of history and they are a damn fine looking motorcycle.

Waaaay cool.