My First Triumph

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    Hello! I've been riding since 1963, mostly Nortons and Kawasaki, Yamaha and then all Hondas from 1998 until November 2022, when I bought my first Triumph, a new Speed Twin 900.I am very pleased with it, it reminds me a lot of a Commando 850, but with the 270 degree crankshaft, sounding more like a Ducati! I have all of the touring kit for it, and even with the small 12 litre tank, fuel consumption averaging 72/73 mpg gives it decent range. It has all the performance I will ever need these days and I will take it across the channel next year.
     
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    Thank you, although I see that you have edited it!
     
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    Had one of these as a courtesy bike recently when my Tiger was being serviced. Lovely sound and a great bike! Welcome to the forum.
     
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    Welcome to the family. Great picture of the steed. The inmates here in the asylum do love bike pictures especially Black steeds.
    Joe
     
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    I didn’t mention though it’s Ironstone, not black!
     
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