ing is adequate at normal traffic speeds but
repeated high-speed, heavy braking will wear
the system out, with brake fade slowly creep-
ing in. It's certainly not a deal-breaker, espe-
cially as I love the look of the single-disc front
wheel, but just something to be mindful of.
You only get preload adjustment on the
shock, with no adjustability on the fork, and I'll
admit I'm probably a little heavy at 190 pounds
for the stock suspension. If you're 20 pounds
less (and about 5'10"), the suspension action
should be pretty much bang on.
That being said, the comfort of the Triumph
is very good. The seat is beautifully appointed
in a suede finish, and the paintwork of the
1960's-style tank is extremely well executed.
However, it was annoying to have to wait a
good two minutes before the LCD dash would
update with a full tank at the gas station.
Regardless, there's a nice, quality feel to the
Street Twin, and it's different to what's on offer
from Japan or Italy or Germany.
This is a quintessentially British motorcycle,
unapologetically so. At a claimed 436 lb of dry
weight, it's not the lightest in the category but
(in my mind) certainly the most stylish.
The Street Twin offers easily accessible
riding, accompanied by one of the best
soundtracks ever created in the thumping
parallel-twin. It's a versatile, classic ride, a
(dare I say it) simple ride, which is one of the
reasons I love it.
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That 900cc
Bonnie motor is
a gem and has
one of the best
sounding notes
you can buy.
Classy, fun, good looking. The Triumph's not bad, either.
