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Did the geometry change on the front end of the Speedmaster? I am just back from my first ride on the new 2015 I just bought and the front end feels lighter and more responsive then the 2007 I gave to my insurance company.

Have you googled each year bike and noted any changes in specs betwixt the two? Google 2007 Triumph Speedy and 2015. It could be something as simple as different preload values on the neck bearings, handlebar angles, rear shock preloads, tire pressures, etc or maybe your imagination, if both bikes spec out same/same.

Ryk I'll trust my senses and leave it at that.

Paul, I currently have 2-2010s, virtual Black on Black clones, each has close to 10,000 miles on the clocks and they're completely different as to handling and there is no denying it. I've treated them as an Arab treats multiple wives, if one was upgraded, the other got exactly the same. Heck, they're not even that far apart on the VIN #s. All you can do is adjust yourself to what you're riding and really, it's all good.

Thanks Ryk I'm just back from a long ride up to Calabogie highway 511 which anyone on here from the Ottawa Valley can tell you is one of the best roads around. It felt very comfortable so now I just have to swap out my Hagans for the stock shocks. I passed through 2000 km, for a 2015 I'm just breakin her in so dont want to push too hard.