New to me!

[dorkburger]

My uncle had that same bike. He put 85k miles on before he pased. Only problem he ever had was a failed ignition coil.

Congratulations and enjoy. I like the color. My uncles was black. Yours looks much nicer.

[steve murdoch]

Congrats on the new ride, Kerry. It looks great.
I had the same small headlight fairing on a bike and was surprised as to how much protection it provided.

[RustyTank]

Congrats on the new Triumph Kerry. It looks comfy

[Baatfam]

Displacement:	885.0 ccm (54.00 cubic inches)
Engine type:	In-line three, four-stroke
Power:	68.0 HP (49.6 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque:	68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 4800 RPM
Top speed:	190.0 km/h (118.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph):	5.10 seconds
60-140 km/h (37-87 mph), highest gear:	12.40 seconds
Compression:	10.0:1
Bore x stroke:	76.0 x 65.0 mm (3.0 x 2.6 inches)
Valves per cylinder:	4
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	5-speed
Transmission type, final drive:	Chain

No, that's not the same engine as my '99 Trophy...Or it is, and it was detuned for the Legend...Don't know

Engine and transmission [*=left]Switch unit
Engine type:	3 cylinders, 4-stroke, Inline
Displacement:	885cc (54.07 cubic inches)
Bore × stroke:	2.99 inch × 2.56 inch (oversquare - shortstroke)
Cooling system:	Water cooled
Power:	94.22 HP (69.3 kW) @ 9000 rpm
Torque:	80 Nm (59 lb-ft) @ 8600 rpm

[RichDesmond]

I'm 99% sure that it's basically the same motor, just detuned for the more cruiser-style bike. Cams with less overlap/lift, maybe smaller carbs.

I really liked that first generation of Hinckley Triumphs. Test rode a Trident back in '97 and was very impressed with it. I'd ridden the GS1000S up to the dealer (Atlas in Tulsa, for any oldtimers in that area) and was surprised that it was noticeably faster than the GS. Seriously considered buying it, but ended up on a Ducati 900SS instead.
The original Speed Triple from that era was a gorgeous bike also.

[Buffalo Bill]

Kerry, that is a very good looking bike!
I loved the look of those Thunderbirds, particularly the Thunderbird Sport.

[dorkburger]

The original Speed Triple from that era was a gorgeous bike also.

Absolutely. I had a picture of one on my wall for quite some time.

[steve murdoch]

Absolutely. I had a picture of one on my wall for quite some time.

Ha, still got a poster. It is a beautiful bike.

[GS1150Pilot]

Ha, still got a poster. It is a beautiful bike.

Personally, I think that was the most perfect of the new era of Triumph. They never made a better looking bike after that.

[dorkburger]

I do still love the second gen speed triple. I actually considering buying one new way back, but happened upon an 1150e to replace failing 1100e. A choice of a couple thousand for a nearly mint 1150e vs a payment book. The Suzuki won and to this day is still the nicest bike I've owned.

[GS1150Pilot]

I could see one next to the Sportster, but in truth, I want a dual-sport and although the Triumph might outperform the Harley, the Harley would get ridden far more.

Kerry, you got yourself a super cool bike!

[kerrfunk]

Kerry, you got yourself a super cool bike!

I'm pretty jazzed, yeah. Wouldn't mind having a spot of warm weather now! Next Friday it might get into the high fifties, so I might get some ride time.

[GS1150Pilot]

With the right exhaust, those bikes have one of the most glorious sounds in motorcycling!

[Nessism]

Any more photos Kerry? Gotta have PHOTOS!!!

[kerrfunk]

Any more photos Kerry? Gotta have PHOTOS!!!

i can put a few up Friday