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dan, that will be a fun little bike. No doubt if they put it there they will put it into the america or SM for sure.
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I like the idea of 90HP!
That is something that a lot of us have dreamed about!
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"Fins on the new engine mimic air-cooling but a large radiator between the exhaust downpipes suggests otherwise."
I dunno about that, more than once people have mistaken the oil cooler on my America for a radiator. I like fins 'cause the local weather doesn't freeze them.
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I like the idea of 90HP!
That is something that a lot of us have dreamed about!
Yep! 
I'd like to see it as an upgrade to our engines.
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Interesting but the radiator ruins it for me. Don't like the frame it is in there either.
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I think the radiator is a dummy, cant see any of the usual hoses from water pumps etc. MCN pics.
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I hope a retro fit to the Speedmaster/America would be possible.Maybe need clutch/brakes upgrade too.If the radiator is real it's a bummer though.
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Liquid cooling is the way things are going with motorcycles. This bike should sell well.
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Doesn't look like the radiator is real. It's not on the other bike in the 3rd MCN pic. I say it's a decoy.
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The OTHER bike is a older Thruxton. Check out the tank & badges, and the front forks.
WHY would they have a "Dummy" radiator!???
Increase aesthetics???
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I can say I will never own a water cooled bike, excluding the 2 I have but those were free.(and been sitting outside now for years.)
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I can say I will never own a water cooled bike, excluding the 2 I have but those were free.(and been sitting outside now for years.)
Don't care for radiators either. Ruins the lines. However, Ian, we may just have to get over it as that is the trend. Or keep riding antiques. Which is probably ok for us. On a side note, I finally got a look at the new Indian Scout. Very good looking bike. With a radiator. But somehow, through styling, the radiator doesn't stand out much. It really blends in well. Kind of like, ya don't notice it at all unless you intentionally look for it. I'm not gonna buy one but it did look like a lot of fun. Kind of the same way I feel about the Triumph Scrambler.
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I already have over 20 bikes so I don't see myself being forced to ride anything I don't want to for the rest of my life.
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Here is another article on the Street Tracker Bonny with quite a few photos. http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/12/18/201...=NDYyNTkwODE2S0 Note the change in the primary chain case cover. It even looks like they have a breaker points cover on the other side engine case. Speaking of case, notice how much beef there is on the front engine mounts. The starter looks like it is situated behind the cylinders below the throttle bodies. You can see the coolant hose to the rad on a few photos. Lifts the front wheel nicely. 
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how do you actually know its a 1100?
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how do you actually know its a 1100?
If Corporate Triumph isn't going to increase displacement to at least 1100 cc and power to 95 BPH, then why even bother?
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Looks like you could do some serious knee dragging with the ground clearance . if your so inclined
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well they bothered to do the huge leap from 790 to 865 ...
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It does look like it has a point cover, wonder what that is. The primary is also more nostalgic. If they put that in a BA or SM frame and managed to hide that dumpy looking radiator I might be interested. It is water cooled but has fins so just hide that cooling system.Better yet would be build it with the radiator to get it through EPA but make it so it could be deleted by the rider.
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well they bothered to do the huge leap from 790 to 865 ...
And the stock 790 is a hotter motor than the stock 865, makes little sense? 
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well they bothered to do the huge leap from 790 to 865 ...
And the stock 790 is a hotter motor than the stock 865, makes little sense?
Yep the 790 is supposed to make more horses but less torque than the 865.
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The OTHER bike is a older Thruxton. Check out the tank & badges, and the front forks.
WHY would they have a "Dummy" radiator!???
Increase aesthetics???
Camouflage.
Mess with the boys on the forums.
Better question is like the writer said why did they remove or cover all Triumph emblems then dress the rider in branded gear. And for unofficial "spy" photos they sure got every possible angle while the bike was at speed (means intentional set-up.)
It's easy to hide coolant hoses and the changes in the cases could be to allow room for water pump and thermostat but with clear shots low and around the aft part of the frame I don't see where they hid the usually large plastic overflow reservoir. Then again if it is an engineering test mule the a fake radiator would block airflow around an air cooled engine's cylinders.
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Test mules are the riders, looks like some good sized chaps. The water reservoir could be behind the side panel. Look the header pipes are blue, that's a shocker 
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Test mules are the riders, looks like some good sized chaps.
The water reservoir could be behind the side panel.
Look the header pipes are blue, that's a shocker
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Test mules are vehicles built to test new designs and put miles and abuse in the real world to see if improvements are needed. Even with CAD-CAM real world testing is needed. Recently Ford went to the trouble to build an all-aluminum F-150 stamped with previous generation panels but with the new EcoBoost 2.7L engine and ran it in the Baja 1000. Everyone saw the mule but nobody knew what it really was.
LINK Baja 1000
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True the reservoir could be behind the side covers but with the big air box, battery, fuse block and ECU already there it would be a tight fit to find room for a large enough bottle.
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Test mules are the riders, looks like some good sized chaps.
The water reservoir could be behind the side panel.
Look the header pipes are blue, that's a shocker
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Test mules are vehicles built to test new designs and put miles and abuse in the real world to see if improvements are needed. Even with CAD-CAM real world testing is needed. Recently Ford went to the trouble to build an all-aluminum F-150 stamped with previous generation panels but with the new EcoBoost 2.7L engine and ran it in the Baja 1000. Everyone saw the mule but nobody knew what it really was.
LINK Baja 1000
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True the reservoir could be behind the side covers but with the big air box, battery, fuse block and ECU already there it would be a tight fit to find room for a large enough bottle.
I'm fairly certain we all know what a test mule is. My post was my poor attempt at humor. That apparently was missed by some.
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Not a big fan of radiators on "naked" bikes either, BUT yeah, IF this bike IS water-cooled and that radiator ISN'T some attempt to camouflage this design from the press, then I have to say I think they did a very good job in incorporating that radiator into the overall design of this bike, and as just Rich earlier stated how the new Indian Scout's radiator is well integrated into its overall design. AND, of course I like the look of those fins in that engine too, but no shock THERE here, right guys?!  (...and btw Ian...please tell me how any water-cooled motorcycle's radiator could be removed from it "at the owner's discretion" and still operate within its designed operational heat range, and even WITH those fins on this bike???...sorry, but THAT one REALLY stumped me here ol' buddy, as it is highly inadvisable to even remove the OIL-cooler on OUR machines, ya know!)
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I gotta say nobody integrates a full size radiator into a motorcycle as good as Honda. From the side it's almost impossible to see.  
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Not a big fan of radiators on "naked" bikes either, BUT yeah, IF this bike IS water-cooled and that radiator ISN'T some attempt to camouflage this design from the press, then I have to say I think they did a very good job in incorporating that radiator into the overall design of this bike, and as just Rich earlier stated how the new Indian Scout's radiator is well integrated into its overall design.
AND, of course I like the look of those fins in that engine too, but no shock THERE here, right guys?!
(...and btw Ian...please tell me how any water-cooled motorcycle's radiator could be removed from it "at the owner's discretion" and still operate within its designed operational heat range, and even WITH those fins on this bike???...sorry, but THAT one REALLY stumped me here ol' buddy, as it is highly inadvisable to even remove the OIL-cooler on OUR machines, ya know!)
I knew and know it is very unlikely to make that possible. I just hate the thought of no motorcycles that I would spend money on. It is getting close to that already.
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Not a big fan of radiators on "naked" bikes either, BUT yeah, IF this bike IS water-cooled and that radiator ISN'T some attempt to camouflage this design from the press, then I have to say I think they did a very good job in incorporating that radiator into the overall design of this bike, and as just Rich earlier stated how the new Indian Scout's radiator is well integrated into its overall design.
AND, of course I like the look of those fins in that engine too, but no shock THERE here, right guys?!
(...and btw Ian...please tell me how any water-cooled motorcycle's radiator could be removed from it "at the owner's discretion" and still operate within its designed operational heat range, and even WITH those fins on this bike???...sorry, but THAT one REALLY stumped me here ol' buddy, as it is highly inadvisable to even remove the OIL-cooler on OUR machines, ya know!)
I knew and know it is very unlikely to make that possible. I just hate the thought of no motorcycles that I would spend money on. It is getting close to that already.
Well, I know it WAS already kind'a tough for you to have purchased that Bonnie America that came without a kickstarter AND breaker points ignition!!!
(...and thus, I wouldn't expect you to "suffer" anymore than you already HAVE, ol' buddy!!!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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I perked up when it was posted it looked like it had a point cover, was hoping that it was like the HD electronic ignition that could be swapped over to points.
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Well, I know it WAS already kind'a tough for you to have purchased that Bonnie America that came without a kickstarter AND breaker points ignition!!!
(...and thus, I wouldn't expect you to "suffer" anymore than you already HAVE, ol' buddy!!!)
I think Ian will be back on-board when he finds out this new 1100 uses a 'total-loss' lube system. That should provide enough old-school' charm. 
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I like to be able to get my bike running again when it quits along the road and when I have to fix it when I get home I would rather spend $8 on a set of points than $300 to $600 on a CDI.
Maybe not total loss but I do ride a bike that has manual timing advance.
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Well, I know it WAS already kind'a tough for you to have purchased that Bonnie America that came without a kickstarter AND breaker points ignition!!!
(...and thus, I wouldn't expect you to "suffer" anymore than you already HAVE, ol' buddy!!!)
I think Ian will be back on-board when he finds out this new 1100 uses a 'total-loss' lube system. That should provide enough old-school' charm.
Good one, Barry!
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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I like to be able to get my bike running again when it quits along the road and when I have to fix it when I get home I would rather spend $8 on a set of points than $300 to $600 on a CDI.
Maybe not total loss but I do ride a bike that has manual timing advance.
Well ya see Ian, in all the years I've owned my MODERN Triumph, I've NEVER been "stranded on the road" by THAT one, BUT I sure could tell you a few stories about "being stranded" on some of the old Brit bikes I've had in the PAST, including that one time ALL that smoke escaped from my '66 BSA Lightning's Lucas wiring harness while some 100 miles or so from home, back in the so-called "Good Ole Days"!
(...and thus the VERY reason WHY modern bikes ARE so much better than they were back in those "Good Ole Days"...though I know I'll never get YOU to think so, "Mr. Roadside Repair"!!!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Yeah, the modern machines are pretty reliable, even with all the electronic voodoo going on. Since 2005, I've ridden almost 145K miles and have only been stuck once.  Knock on wood. 
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I like to be able to get my bike running again when it quits along the road and when I have to fix it when I get home I would rather spend $8 on a set of points than $300 to $600 on a CDI.
Maybe not total loss but I do ride a bike that has manual timing advance.
Well ya see Ian, in all the years I've owned my MODERN Triumph, I've NEVER been "stranded on the road" by THAT one, BUT I sure could tell you a few stories about "being stranded" on some of the old Brit bikes I've had in the PAST, including that one time ALL that smoke escaped from my '66 BSA Lightning's Lucas wiring harness while some 100 miles or so from home, back in the so-called "Good Ole Days"!
(...and thus the VERY reason WHY modern bikes ARE so much better than they were back in those "Good Ole Days"...though I know I'll never get YOU to think so, "Mr. Roadside Repair"!!!)
Must have a poor mechanic or not maintained well. I have never been stranded with any of my old bikes and I rode my 66 all over the country. That includes from here to Wyoming in 36 hrs.
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I like to be able to get my bike running again when it quits along the road and when I have to fix it when I get home I would rather spend $8 on a set of points than $300 to $600 on a CDI.
Maybe not total loss but I do ride a bike that has manual timing advance.
Well ya see Ian, in all the years I've owned my MODERN Triumph, I've NEVER been "stranded on the road" by THAT one, BUT I sure could tell you a few stories about "being stranded" on some of the old Brit bikes I've had in the PAST, including that one time ALL that smoke escaped from my '66 BSA Lightning's Lucas wiring harness while some 100 miles or so from home, back in the so-called "Good Ole Days"!
(...and thus the VERY reason WHY modern bikes ARE so much better than they were back in those "Good Ole Days"...though I know I'll never get YOU to think so, "Mr. Roadside Repair"!!!)
Must have a poor mechanic or not maintained well. I have never been stranded with any of my old bikes and I rode my 66 all over the country. That includes from here to Wyoming in 36 hrs.
Yeah. I don't know how I came up with that whole "smoke escaping from the Lucas wiring harness" thing??? 
Must have only happened to me, huh!
And, IF "you've never been stranded", then what's with all this talk of possible "roadside repairs" and their "eventualities" you keep bringing up so often around here and use as a rationale for staying "old school", huh?! Sorry, but that sounds kind'a "contradictory" to me here, ol' buddy!
AND, while I know Steinbeck's Joad family ALSO "made it" all the way from Oklahoma to Cal-if-forn-I-A TOO in their old prewar Ford pickup truck, I suuuuure would rather be drivin' some NEWER truck than THAT if I WERE drivin' that route TODAY on the I-40 and not Route 66, dude! HELL, even IF I WERE drivin' on Route 66 for THAT matter, or what's LEFT of it anyway!!!!
(...wait...maybe I shouldn't have used that word "contradictory" up there, 'cause the LAST time I said somethin' to that effect you got ALL bent-out-of-shape and accused me of "bashing" you!!!...yeah, maybe I should use a different word there, huh...EEH, screw it...I'm gonna leave it!!!) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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I like to be able to get my bike running again when it quits along the road and when I have to fix it when I get home I would rather spend $8 on a set of points than $300 to $600 on a CDI.
Maybe not total loss but I do ride a bike that has manual timing advance.
Well ya see Ian, in all the years I've owned my MODERN Triumph, I've NEVER been "stranded on the road" by THAT one, BUT I sure could tell you a few stories about "being stranded" on some of the old Brit bikes I've had in the PAST, including that one time ALL that smoke escaped from my '66 BSA Lightning's Lucas wiring harness while some 100 miles or so from home, back in the so-called "Good Ole Days"!
(...and thus the VERY reason WHY modern bikes ARE so much better than they were back in those "Good Ole Days"...though I know I'll never get YOU to think so, "Mr. Roadside Repair"!!!)
Must have a poor mechanic or not maintained well. I have never been stranded with any of my old bikes and I rode my 66 all over the country. That includes from here to Wyoming in 36 hrs.
Yeah. I don't know how I came up with that whole "smoke escaping from the Lucas wiring harness" thing???
Must have only happened to me, huh!
And, IF "you've never been stranded", then what's with all this talk of possible "roadside repairs" and their "eventualities" you keep bringing up so often around here and use as a rationale for staying "old school", huh?! Sorry, but that sounds kind'a "contradictory" to me here, ol' buddy!
AND, while I know Steinbeck's Joad family ALSO "made it" all the way from Oklahoma to Cal-if-forn-I-A TOO in their old prewar Ford pickup truck, I suuuuure would rather be drivin' some NEWER truck than THAT if I WERE drivin' that route TODAY on the I-40 and not Route 66, dude! HELL, even IF I WERE drivin' on Route 66 for THAT matter, or what's LEFT of it anyway!!!!
(...wait...maybe I shouldn't have used that word "contradictory" up there, 'cause the LAST time I said somethin' to that effect you got ALL bent-out-of-shape and accused me of "bashing" you!!!...yeah, maybe I should use a different word there, huh...EEH, screw it...I'm gonna leave it!!!)
Nothing contradictory about it, I have had the bike shut off and chain break on me once but in each case I was either able to make a permanent repair along the road or at least get it going to get home and fix it. I carried everything I needed to get going again. I carried cable repair tools and parts too as well as timing tools and ignition parts, chain breaker and links. I even managed to open my trans along the road and fix that enough to get home on 2 different occasions. I never had a wiring issue since I always made my own soldered and simplified harness, they came with crap harnesses. I tended to fix things before they broke.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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