Triumph Thunderbird vs. the best of the rest

MCN has already discovered that although the new Triumph Thunderbird is a great bike, it still can't tempt riders who have their hearts set on a Harley. But how does it compare to the other cruiser competition?

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[vs800rider]

Victory makes excellent bikes. Too bad they didn't test a HD with these three. Calling this "the best of the rest" assumes the HD is the 'best" which is a big assumption. One that I don't share.

[ozbt63]

@MrSpeedfightRichy - jap bikes were more reliable than british bikes in the 70s but these days British bikes are just as reliable as any other make

[metalb000]

@PepperboyPARA its not that harley is the best but majority of harley buyers only see harleys as the only cruiser its common knowlage for the rest of us that harley is half the bike for twice the price.

[PepperboyPARA]

I hate the assumption that HD is the best and no one else can beat it because the fact of the matter is they are over priced pieces of shit! If i could have any brand spanking new cruiser right out the box it would have to be the victory hands down there just isnt any other cruiser which fits my profile as well as the vegas!

[lamilumag]

@motorcyclenewsdotcom and fairly poor sound 

[iniakpmarc28]

Yeah, I rode my brothers Thunderbird. It handles, brakes, performs, better than any other cruisers I've ridden. But, it 's a heavy bastard (and no match for my America on the bends).

Surely cruisers are all about looks. And the Thunderbird looks a little too conservative. Build something like the Honda Fury with that Triumph badge on the tank, and I reckon it'll sell like hot cakes especially in the USA.

[Podmanaus]

MNC this is the worst review you have done to date, you guys getting bored?

Told us nothing except you guys couldn't be bothered with it

[swinkyuk]

The day I take notice of MNC for advice on bikes will be the day after my lobotomy.

[tenchinatent]

I wouldn't swap my Bonneville for any of them.

[bentriumph]

Triumph have taken the cruisers to a new level with the performance and handling they offer on the Thunderbird (just try one) now with the Thunderbird Storm about to be released they have the looks to beet the 'bad assed' looking Harleys (tongue in cheek). Now Ducati are about to put their cruiser on the market too... this may be the end for the V Twin cruisers!!!

[firebushking]

@walker8989 Should have used a different kawasaki....the midsize choices in that year weren't the greatest. Should have used a Meanstreak.

[walker8989]

should have used a Roadstar instead of the Kaw