DCL,
There is a reason they call me Big Poppy 6'1" 260, I have dropped 20 lbs. over the last couple of months.
I have been riding either a BSA or Triumph for over 35 years power and speed has never never been an issue. I just bought a an 06 TBA I had all the intentions of buying a Speedmaster until I walked into the dealership and the sales person said do I have the bike for you it is out back we just took it out of the box.
The bike fit like a glove when I sat on her and I knew from that moment on she was made for me. Thats the way with Triumph's it is an instant love affair. You just know.
I'm still breaking it in so I have pretty careful on varying the speed and watching the rev's. but the other night we have a hill that is straight as an arrow and is about 2 miles long very little traffic (no side streets). Standing Stop up hill by the time I was looking fifth I was doing 90 and she was still climbing. I doubt I will ever know how fast she will go and I really do not care, but for big guy's like us she has all the power you will need.
Good luck and just be safe.
