It depends on what kind of niche you are trying to fill. I own an 03 America and a 04 Thruxton, love them both. They are both fine for around town, but with the clipons the Thruxton is not a distance bike. On the other hand the Thruxton will do things the America won't, it's quicker, handles better, you can throw it around. The America with a 19 tooth sprocket is my distance bike, but for that purpose it will be replaced this coming spring with a T-Bird or 1050 Tiger. I will keep the America.
The standard Bonnies handle better than the America, but not the Thruxton.
Last edited by MACMC; 11/11/2009 10:09 PM.
