Triumph's New Thunderbird

The Triumph
Thunderbird is one of the most popular cruiser motorcycle models on
the market. The company recently announced that it would be
releasing a new version of the bike for the 2011 model year.
The new Thunderbird Storm boasts a bigger, bored-out engine.
Specifically, this bike is packing a liquid-cooled 1699cc parallel
twin engine, a substantial upgrade from the regular-bore 1597cc
traditionally found on the T-Bird. Cruiser fans aren't typically
performance enthusiasts, instead preferring style and comfort, but
it's hard to argue with more engine power. The company says that
the new engine gives the bike 98 horsepower at 5200 rpm with 115
lb-ft of torque at 2950 rpm.
Beyond the engine upgrade, Triumph claims that the new bike is
"wrapped in a pared-down, punked up look." Many riders prefer the
look of a purely black bike and the Thunderbird delivers that in
spades, using minimal chrome and blackened engine cases. At the
very least, it provides a blank canvas for bikers who like to
customize their rides. The storm also gets the "bug-eye" twin
headlights that are typically found on the company's Rocket III
model.
The new model is expected to hit motorcycle stores in January.