when I put the spec sheets side by side it sure looks like a Upgrade to me..


2010 Motorcycles

Thunderbird

- Go on a legend reborn
Print Specifications

Engine
TypeLiquid-cooled, DOHC, Parallel-twin, 270 degree firing intervalCapacity1597cc / 1700 Big Bore Edition - 1700ccBore/Stroke103.8 x 94.3mmCompression Ratio9.7:1Fuel SystemMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection, progressive linkage on throttleTransmission
Final DriveToothed beltClutchWet, multi-plateGearbox6-speed constant mesh, helical type 2nd - 6thCycle Parts
FrameTubular steel, twin spineSwingarmTwin-sided, steelFront WheelCast aluminum alloy 5-spoke 19 x 3.5 inRear WheelCast aluminum alloy 5-spoke 17 x 6 inFront Tyre120 / 70 R19Rear Tyre200 / 50 R17Front SuspensionShowa 47mm forks. 120mm travelRear SuspensionShowa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 95mm rear wheel travelFront BrakesTwin 310mm floating discs. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipersRear BrakesSingle 310mm fixed disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
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Dimensions
Length92.1 inWidth (Handlebars)34.6 inHeight44.1 inSeat Height27.5 inWheelbase63.5 inRake/Trail32 degree / 151mmWet weight746 lbsFuel Tank Capacity5.8 US galsPerformance (measured at crankshaft to 95/1/EC)
Maximun Power EC85bhp @ 4,850rpmMaximum Torque EC108ft.lbs @ 2,750rpmColours
Jet Black, Pacific Blue/Fusion White, Aluminum Silver/Jet Black

Special Edition: Cardinal Red

1700 Big Bore Edition: Phantom Haze Red
Price
Single Color $12,499 / Two-tone Color $12,799
ABS Single Color $13,299 / ABS Two-tone Color $13,599
Special Edition: $14,999
1700 Big Bore Edition: $14,799
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2010 Motorcycles

Speedmaster

- A stripped-down middleweight hot rod.
Print Specifications

Engine
TypeAir-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin, 270 degree firing intervalCapacity865ccBore/Stroke90 x 68 mmCompression Ratio9.2:1Fuel SystemMultipoint sequential electonic fuel injection with SAITransmission
Final DriveX ring chainClutchWet, multi-plateGearbox5-speedCycle Parts
FrameTubular steel cradleSwingarmTwin-sided, tubular steelFront WheelCast aluminum alloy, 5-spoke 18 x 2.5inRear WheelCast aluminum alloy, 5-spoke 15 x 3.5inFront Tyre110/80 R18Rear Tyre170/80 B15Front SuspensionKayaba 41mm forks with polished stainless steel shrouds and polished lowers, 130mm travelRear SuspensionKayaba chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload, 96mm rear wheel travelFront BrakesTwin 310mm discs, Nissin 2 piston floating calipersRear BrakesSingle 285mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper
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Dimensions
Length95.2 inWidth (Handlebars)32.7 inHeight45.6 inSeat Height28.3 inWheelbase65.1 inRake/Trail33.3 degree / 153mmWet weight550 lbsFuel Tank Capacity5.1 US galsPerformance (masured at cankshaft to 95/1/EC)
Maximum Power EC60bhp @ 6,800 rpmMaximum Torque EC53 ft.lbs @ 3,300 rpmColours
Phantom Black, Phantom Black/New England White
Price
$7,999 Single Color/ $8,199 Two-tone Color
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and before some people get there shorts in a bunch.. I am not saying there is anything wrong with the Ameica or the speedy..they are great bikes and are what they are ...and if you noticed I just used the word Upgrade..not Graduate because that word means to me .... like you would need more skill to ride the the T-bird Not true....



but there are better components put on the T-bird..
so to me that means Upgrade..

Ed

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