Thought I would dip my ore in here.I really can not understand for the life of me the obsession of having a 1100 to 1600 CC bike.I guess a lot of guys(including my boss) have the notion that these bigger bikes are some how better.When you actually look at the stats there is LITTLE to NO difference in the over all size of the bike.For example lets compare the america/speedmaster to other "BIGGER" bikes
motorcycle model/ wheelbase / lenth / LBS
america/speedmaster : 65.2" : 93.5" : 497/504
honda 1300 VTX : 64.45" : ---- : 641
yamaha 1600 roadstar : 66.5" : 98.4 : 679
HD softail deluxe : 64.5" : 94.7" : 693
HD dyna low rider : 64.6" : 93.1" : 641
Victory 1600 vegas : 66.3" : 96.3" : 620
The reason I put weight in these figures is to counter the arguement of bigger engine and more power,but as you can see our bikes are on average 150 LBS lighter than the above mentioned bikes.I guess what I'm tring to say , BIG DEAL about Triumph not having a 1100 to 1600 CC bike!There is no problem or lamenting on the size of our americas or speedmasters with me.For those still dreaming of that "bigger" Triumph parallel twin I guess dreams never hurt any one,but mine came true when I drove my speedmaster(all 790 CC's of her)off the lot in 2004.
