I had my Stratoliner Deluxe in for new back tire Saturday, so they gave me a well dressed T Bird 1600 to ride, and I hate to say that I was not impressed. The seating position is not good, the power is fair(at best), the vibration from the engine is fast out annoying. I really did like the nimbleness in the handling, it loves curves, and I thought the seat nice even if the positioning wasn't good(it kind of reminded me of sitting on a one legged stool, upright and not comfortable or natural). I love my Speedmaster, and very much have enjoyed the Bonnevilles and Scramblers I have ridden, but cannot see why anyone would purchase the T Bird. My Stratoliner blows the TBird away in power, comfort, and overall ride ability, its not even a contest. I really wanted to like the TBird, and am disappointed that I don't.
