2010 Triumph Thunderbird Review

Steven - My 2010 Thunderbird  November 1, 2009 06:41 AM
Bought my 2010 T-bird as a birthday present for myself in September ('09). Absolutely love it. My other ride is a 2000 Thunderbird Legend. The Legend feels small after riding the new T-Bird. The new T-Bird is the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden and I'm 5'7" 185lbs. Suspension is a little stiff but it makes the handling that much better. I can lean it over farther than my 1991 Electraglide Sport, and the torque is instantaneous and plentiful. I worked in a motorcycle shop for the last 3 years and the only bike I have ridden with more response has been the Rocket III. I am sure that some of the larger Japanese V-Twins and modifide Harleys have more power on the Dyno, but on the road, the gearing, six speed transmission and all that torque make the T-Bird one smooth, quick cruiser with great gas mileage to boot. I have the sissy bar and back rest along with the saddlebags installed and just need the time to take a long trip. The wife says that the passenger seat is hard after just a little while, but the rider's seat is fine with me. It feels hard at first, but after a few miles I don't notice it and the ride is very comfortable. The belt drive delivers the power smoothly and doesn't need lubrication or adjusting. Fuel injection and great gas mileage make for a simple turn key operation. Turn the key and ride, no muss no fuss. I love the T-Bird and I get lots of comments from the other bikers that I meet. I would recommend the T-Bird to anyone considering a full size cruiser, and the price is more in line with the Japanese cruisers than the American ones.

Randall P - It's a gooood ride  August 8, 2009 11:21 AM
Triumph scored a winner as far as handling and torque. Test rode it 8/6/09 thru twisties, straights and city traffic. Felt safe and in control at all times. The brakes can handle anything you throw at it. Fast and powerful. You can actually feel the big twin thump if you grab the throttle hard. I ride a Triumph Speedmaster, and this TBird will be it's replacement.

Bob - Triumph has a winner  July 9, 2009 04:43 PM
Popped into my local Triumph dealers today and bumped into the local RAT leader. He showed me the Thunderbird and first impressions was WOW!(I'm not into cruisers but ride a Sprint). The bike looks great and sitting on it, I could quite easily become a cruiser fan :-) The RAT leader had taken it out for a long ride (he's also not into cruisers). I asked his thoughts on it and was VERY surprised when he said he loved it and was thinking about buying one! (his bikes are a Tiger and a Sprint).He reported lots of torque and it took the corners well. Gear changes were smooth and the sitting position was well thought out plus, your legs are not pushed forward too much. Now if I can just talk the wife into letting me buy one.....

graham - soon  June 1, 2009 01:58 AM
We get it on second week of sept. I have put my dep. can't wait