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2012 Triumph America Review

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pushrod · 01-05-2012, 12:30 PM

Nice bikes. However, their location 'under the radar' will keep them from being a big seller.

As noted in the article, the America has always been a solid bike, but cruiser shoppers will want more cc's and more noise. Not for any defendable reason, but there you go.

sarnali2 · 01-06-2012, 07:00 AM

I prefer the Speedmaster version of the cruiser line-up, basically the same bike but IMO a more distinct look. One beef I have with the two and the Scrambler is the 270* firing order. Edwin Turner (My the Gods Praise his name) decreed a 360* firing order for Brit twins....who do these blasphemers....these johnny come lately heathens think they are to alter that?...it's Sacrilege! they should all be dunked in warm salt water and feed to the crabs.

trenttheuncatchable · 01-06-2012, 07:57 AM

One of the primary differences between the America and the Speedmaster was the dual front calipers. I don't understand why they went back to a single front caliper on the Speedmaster (except for cost savings).

sarnali2 · 01-06-2012, 09:12 AM

Cost savings was probably it. Stupid move IMO, the Speedy is supposed to be the Hot Rod version, what screams performance more than honking big double disc brakes as in "it's so fast it needs TWICE the braking power"......

The Spaceman · 01-06-2012, 09:52 AM

Of this lineup my favorite is the Thruxton. A guy I ride with occasionally has one that he's put all sorts of goodies on. It's pretty quick, and actually looks like the real deal. It helps that he can ride the wheels off it; he can corner that thing faster than any of the rest of us.

schizuki · 01-06-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by The Spaceman

Of this lineup my favorite is the Thruxton.

Ditto. When Triumph trades on their heritage, it works. When they try to trade on Harley's... err, not so much.

sarnali2 · 01-06-2012, 12:24 PM

I had a Thruxton for a short time and enjoyed the sheet out of it, really fun bike. kinda' cramped though for someone as well marbled as myself.

seruzawa · 01-06-2012, 07:23 PM

A map and a pipe will put the Bonnie into near 70hp. When you figure the weight differential it's as powerful as most of the biggest cruisers and can corner rings around them. But it's not a fat pig of a V-Twin so you don't "fit in" with the cruiser crowd. Too bad.

Larry · 01-17-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sarnali2

Cost savings was probably it. Stupid move IMO, the Speedy is supposed to be the Hot Rod version, what screams performance more than honking big double disc brakes as in "it's so fast it needs TWICE the braking power"......

What really limits front braking is how much traction the front tire has, so the only actual advantage to dual discs is resistance to fade after repeated hard braking.

01-05-2012, 08:18 AM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	2012 Triumph America Review Original Article: 2012 Triumph America Review Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article 2012 Triumph America Review in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

01-05-2012, 12:30 PM	#2
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,635	Nice bikes. However, their location 'under the radar' will keep them from being a big seller. As noted in the article, the America has always been a solid bike, but cruiser shoppers will want more cc's and more noise. Not for any defendable reason, but there you go. __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

01-06-2012, 07:00 AM	#3
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,647	I prefer the Speedmaster version of the cruiser line-up, basically the same bike but IMO a more distinct look. One beef I have with the two and the Scrambler is the 270* firing order. Edwin Turner (My the Gods Praise his name) decreed a 360* firing order for Brit twins....who do these blasphemers....these johnny come lately heathens think they are to alter that?...it's Sacrilege! they should all be dunked in warm salt water and feed to the crabs. __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "Denser alloy. My Father gave it to me, I think he wants me to kill you"... CVF-FCV

01-06-2012, 09:12 AM	#5
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,647	Cost savings was probably it. Stupid move IMO, the Speedy is supposed to be the Hot Rod version, what screams performance more than honking big double disc brakes as in "it's so fast it needs TWICE the braking power"...... __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "Denser alloy. My Father gave it to me, I think he wants me to kill you"... CVF-FCV

01-06-2012, 09:52 AM	#6
The Spaceman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,392	Of this lineup my favorite is the Thruxton. A guy I ride with occasionally has one that he's put all sorts of goodies on. It's pretty quick, and actually looks like the real deal. It helps that he can ride the wheels off it; he can corner that thing faster than any of the rest of us. __________________ *"Adidas has officially unveiled the Adidas Bystander, the first shoe designed for running away from a mass public shooting."*

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01-06-2012, 07:57 AM	#4
trenttheuncatchable Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 893	One of the primary differences between the America and the Speedmaster was the dual front calipers. I don't understand why they went back to a single front caliper on the Speedmaster (except for cost savings).

01-06-2012, 12:24 PM	#8
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,647	I had a Thruxton for a short time and enjoyed the sheet out of it, really fun bike. kinda' cramped though for someone as well marbled as myself. __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "Denser alloy. My Father gave it to me, I think he wants me to kill you"... CVF-FCV

01-06-2012, 07:23 PM	#9
seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,400	A map and a pipe will put the Bonnie into near 70hp. When you figure the weight differential it's as powerful as most of the biggest cruisers and can corner rings around them. But it's not a fat pig of a V-Twin so you don't "fit in" with the cruiser crowd. Too bad. __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!