My guess is that Triumph replaced the Spoked wheels with cast alloy to save money on parts and service labour?

I love my spoked wheels so am glad I got the 05 model, my front disk is still straight also

TBA, Stainless extractors / drag pipes, 65mm over forward controls, Thruxton needles, 904cc, head ported, lowered 1-inch, Console removed, relocated battery box, Australia.