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Bonneville America

I bought this bike because I wanted a british cruiser, and have not been dissapointed. A very reliable, laid back ride, excellent engine and ride, allthough brakes could be a little more agressive. Over 50 to the gallon, two up, and always turns heads. Could do with a bit more 'noise' but still a lovely machine.

triumph america

I bought this bike after 2 harleys that I found stable only when on their stands!They were overweight unlike the rider (which is probably relevant when trying to handle a big Harley) and I just found myself looking at them in the shed and finding an excuse not to ride them. The trumpet was a revelation. It handles, is a sensible weight and is a machine I get jarred about only when I can't ride it!I took mine to the south of France 2 up when it was only a week old and apart from wind blast it was a joy (I never even had a sore rump whether I was in charge or pillion). The room on the back seat is far more generous than the Harleys.The only things I have felt the need to do to modify this bike is put on loud exhausts as the factory ones strangle the engine and I have added some seriuos luggage for long journeys. I would not hesitate to recommend one of these. Buy and enjoy.

Bonneville america

try this for info on the TBA

http://www.bonnevilleamerica.com/forums/ubbthreads.php

Decent ride, but a sheep in wolf's clothing

The America is a fun bike to ride, it handles nicely, suspension and (especially) brakes are a cut above most cruisers and the engine performs well enough once you get it spinning. But no matter how many times people bang on about the firing order, it ABSOLUTELY DOES NOT AND NEVER WILL sound or feel anything like a V-twin. Whether that matters to you, only you know. The America really feels like what it is, a standard dressed up as a cruiser. It doesn't have the low-rev grunt of even a midsize Japanese cruiser and feels flimsy in comparison to something like a Vulcan 900. If you insist on British or just don't like V-twins then go for it, but if you really want a cruiser, look elsewhere.