They rode the near production bike. Really only one new news item - "(but not finalized) 680-pound dry weight". They also said that Triumph exceeded the goal of 80 Hp and 100 foot pounds of torque- official numbers await final emissions homologation.
They were impressed with power response in all gears and said the 1600 was "more than competitive with all the American and Japanese offerings".
I was glad to read that what appears to be stock pipes on the bike had a "pleasing sound" and "it does sound good" with "loads of bottom end torque".
"The only real limitation on a winding road is the cornering clearance, but the T-bird leans adequately. Braking performance is strong.
"Between 1800-3500 rpm, the engine is alive with torque; the bike lunges forward with significant snap".
"The engine can be brought down to near ideal (800 rpm) in most gears an pull away cleanly".
"From 1400 rpm, even in 6th gear, roll on the throttle and you just go".
I cant wait!
