Thunderbird Anyone?
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Perth Australia
Had my eye on this for awhile, likely to upgrade soon so its either a Dyna or Thunderbird.
Thunderbird needs new rear fender though looks ****, love the fatter front wheel and twin disks though, should have a spoke wheel option too.
Thunderbird needs new rear fender though looks ****, love the fatter front wheel and twin disks though, should have a spoke wheel option too.
Last edited by MADOGA; Jun 13, 2009 at 11:12 PM.
Road Master
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From: Clarkesville, GA
I went to the preview launch of the new Triumph Thunderbird at my local dealer this week. I was quite impressed with the look of the bike. Priced at $12,000 and with a 1600 engine, its aimed at the large cruiser market. I can see it doing very well against most of the Japanese cruisers, but will it take any market share away from HD?
Not terrible looking but I agree with killer scott that it looks like the Japanese bikes. I would rather it be air cooled with the crank throws at 180ş like the old Triumphs instead of 270ş (in an attempt to sound like a harley).
Might be worth looking at for $12,000. ?
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Bridgeport, CT
The parallel twin Triumphs were 360 degree cranks (both pistons rising and falling at the same time), which gives them that distinctive exhaust note. The new Bonnies are also 360 degree cranks. The America cruiser has the 270degree throw as does this new Thunderbird to give them more of a loping exhaust sound.
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From: Templeton California
I like Triumphs allot especially the Bonneville's and Speed Triples. I liked the old Thunderbird Sport better than this one.But this one will probably sell better looking like a Harley and costing less has been a successful tactic for the Japanese so why not.Still the idea of a vertical twin that big appeals to me it has the potential to be pretty quick.
Road Master
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From: Clarkesville, GA
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