Yes, some of us are new to Triumphs, but that doesn't make us 'new riders'. Had my first bikes three decades ago, skipped a few years after marriage and the kids were small, then got back to bikes when disposable income went up enough to afford more than the minimum family car required for basic transportation. Now I have a few cars, a truck, and as of last week, a new Speedmaster. I first saw the new series Bonnevilles about five years ago when someone stopped on an America at the corner where I live. I was outside at the time and noticed the different cadence from the pipes. It wasn't HD or metric twin, so it got my attention. When I turned to look, I was impressed not just by the sound, but it just had that classic look that I prefer. A year or so later I saw a Speedmaster and I knew that was what I wanted when the time and money were right. Now that the deal is done, I'm quite satisfied and am thoroughly enjoying both the bike and this forum.
