It’s growing on me!

So finally got to swing my leg over her..... it’s very nice but seems to be lacking to presence of the previous Gen, build quality seems good except for the odd plastic piece that lets it down.

still undecided!

test ride to confirm I think!

All I can say is it didn’t give me the instant WOW feeling I had when a first saw the previous model!

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So finally got to swing my leg over her..... it’s very nice but seems to be lacking to presence of the previous Gen, build quality seems good except for the odd plastic piece that lets it down.

still undecided!

test ride to confirm I think!

All I can say is it didn’t give me the instant WOW feeling I had when a first saw the previous model!

Does look very plasticky.

Why is the bloke on the left about to salute you?
 
In my opinion, Triumph knocked it out of the park with the design and electronics, but failed miserably with the engine and transmission. Only 165 HP and 163 torque on a 2.5L engine with 10.9 compression coupled to a six speed that does nothing to lower RPM in cruise! Then Triumph restricts 1st and 2nd gear and limits top end to 138 MPH. All with a Scrambler speedometer which will only indicate up to 130 MPH. A lot of money for a sporty looking naked muscle bike that falls short in the performance department to others in it's class. I just hope it is capable of out running the almighty drag race inspired FXDR! Rant over, sorry for boring you guys.
 
In my opinion, Triumph knocked it out of the park with the design and electronics, but failed miserably with the engine and transmission. Only 165 HP and 163 torque on a 2.5L engine with 10.9 compression coupled to a six speed that does nothing to lower RPM in cruise! Then Triumph restricts 1st and 2nd gear and limits top end to 138 MPH. All with a Scrambler speedometer which will only indicate up to 130 MPH. A lot of money for a sporty looking naked muscle bike that falls short in the performance department to others in it's class. I just hope it is capable of out running the almighty drag race inspired FXDR! Rant over, sorry for boring you guys.
All valid concerns in my book.
 
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