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Well Jonesy - You asked for rumors. Rumors you shall have.

Late fall of '06 (as '07 models)-
1. All Bonneville and Bonneville deriviants (includes Thrux., Scramble, Std. Bonnie and T-100, America, and SM will get the larger engine - No more 790. The twin will still be available in 180 Deg. and 270 Deg. configuration.
2. The Speedmaster name will be dropped from the line and renamed Speed Twin.
3. There will be NO NEED for fuel injection on twins until model year 2009, however R&D is well into developement and F.I. will be introduced when ready - Look for mid-'07 to mid-'08 introduction

Spring of '07
1. Speedmaster name reappears on new 'down-sized Rocket III engine displacing 1500 cc.
2. Speedmaster arrives in two variants - Cruiser and Tour Package which will include bags, shield, upper fairing
3. Tour options will include lower fairing and hard bag option
4. Rocket III gets same option package.
5. Scrambler becomes available in Dakar Package, which includes LARGE hard storage boxes (Bags), knobby tyres, extensive tool and safety kits, shield, and larger oil cooler.

Fall of '07 to spring '08
1. America line dropped to achieve better 'international' acceptance. Speed Twin (Former twin SM available in two variants - Cruise and Tour, and will get similar standard and option packages as the R III and new SM triples.

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