But that is what I am, at least to modern Classic Styled Triumphs.

I'm 44, been riding since I was 12 years old, and have owned many motorcycles over the years, chief among them and still my favorite to this day is my 1979 Yamah XS1100 with 124K miles on a never opened motor except for tappet shims back in the 90's. One of my other favorites was the XS650 which looked like a British Twin. Regret selling that one...

Since 1990, I have ridden Sport Tourers almost exculsively, with Concours, RT's, Trophy's and my last an FJR 1300. I've outgrown these styles, too big and not great for how I ride anymore. Sold all but the XS11 off, tried an FZ1, but found it too sporty for my aging body and tastes, not to mention that my abilities to take a bike to its limits is failing.....

I love my XS11, but dont want to abuse my pristine baby as a daily rider, and am looking back to the classic style, but modern performance and reliability, so this obviously leads me to the Speedmaster & America which seem to be 99% of all I want, and most importantly, the wife likes..... Here is my one concern, I've not owned or ridden a sub 1 liter motorcycle in almost 20 years, and my wife and I ride two up all the time. I want for us to be able to ride with plenty of reserve power. No more racing or track days for me, but I want decent power.

I actually was about to pull the trigger on a leftover 07 Tiger, when I decided to look at the Triumph site, and was blown over by the Speedmaster & America.

OK, enough yapping, here are my questions.

1. I see the HP/Torque stats, but whats the real deal? How does the power and dynamics of the motor compare? I see lots written about torque but what is the real world comparison? Power at top of rev band? lower? or mainly middle? I'm thinking it has a healthy mid range torque & power output.

2. How is the Speedmaster Two up for day trips? with Luggage for a week?

3. What is the Speedmaster like over Long Distances? Leave you sore and shaken? Optimum cruising speed? (the sweet spot)

4. Fuel Mileage and Reliability?

5. I've found links for quick detach luggage, but how easy is it to swap out the seat? I like the standard seat on the Speedmaster, but would want the Touring seat. Is it easy to swap for those weekend trips?

6. What are you guys seeing as far as easy bolt on performance upgrades? Pipes/Filters, Jetting, etc.

7. I wrench my own stuff, about 99%, what can I expect?

OK, I know much of this is discoverable in searches and I have been and will be looking. Sorry to be a pest, but I'm excited about this, am in Iraq and about to head home for my mid tour leave, plan to spend some of it on a new Motorcycle!

Cheers!

Steve