Hi folks, I've been perusing the net, trying to find reviews of the Speedmaster/America bikes and seem as though the reviews are scarce and inconsistent.

One thing that keeps coming up in various reviews is that the Speedmaster/America are underpowered. I'm not sure what that means: Are these bikes underpowered compared to 800cc sport bikes or are they underpowered compared to other 800cc cruisers?

Question 2: Aside from the dual front breaks on the Speedmaster, what other differences separate it from America? Does the second set of breaks up front make a noticeable difference? If so, why doesn't America have the same setup?

Question 3: Other than looks, are there substantive differences such as performance, comfort, ground clearance, etc. between the Triumph cruisers and the Japanese offerings in the 700-1000cc range?

Thank you in advance.