bonny america

Discussion in 'Triumph General Discussion' started by belper bob, Jun 14, 2016.

  1. belper bob

    belper bob New Member

    Jun 14, 2016
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    just swapped my america for a new street twin which is a fantastic little bike, everything the press say about it being a great bike is true. Not sure yet how its going to be on a long ride, i used to ride miles on the america. Then a thought struck, as the old bonny is being fazed out I am wondering if the new street twin engine will be put in future models of the america ?? perhaps a whole new model of the america ?? any thoughts ??
    bob
     
  2. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Almost certainly there will be an America with the new 900 engine.
     
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  3. Suffolkbumpkin

    Suffolkbumpkin Senior Member

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    It's interesting this because will an America 900 appeal to current America owners?
    If it is a 900 is it only coming out because of the euro rules.
    If both the above are true then I would not see it as an upgrade or a reason to change, I don't doubt it's a better engine but not such a leap I would think it's worth it. Plus I know the oil cooler is there but I do like the air look.

    But if they do an America 1200 then I will seriously consider that and if good happily convert to a water cooled engine but the weight would have to be not much of a leap and the torque feel I would want to notice. So again I would consider not assume it was instantly worth it.
     
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  4. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    1. All the new range of twins are water-cooled;

    2. The Speed Twin has loads more talk very the previous model even though it has less power (BHP) and apparently rides loads better; if the Speed Twin engine were to be installed in an America/Speedmaster version the engine would have almost the power(BHP) but loads more torque so should make an interesting upgrade.
     
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  5. belper bob

    belper bob New Member

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    the power mid range is fantastic compared to old engine, wife had a bonny, and yep it handles like a dream, will try weather permitting to go on decent ride at weekend see how this old body copes with being upright
     
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