"Ride report: 2014 Triumph Commander.
I was lucky enough to get a chance to ride the entire 2014 Triumph cruiser line this past week, out in the southwest. We went from Phoenix to Prescott, then on 89-A to Jerome and Sedona. From there, we went north to the west rim of the Grand Canyon, and finally ended up in Las Vegas. I threw a leg over the America LT (nimble, stable, responsive and loaded with all the light touring accessories you could want!) I then swapped to the Storm 1700, which offered an amazing chassis, with a motor that pulls like a freight train. Next was the Rocket III Roadster, which I flogged on the switchbacks of 89-A....damn! Amazing power, fantastic handling...I forgot I wasn't on a sport touring bike!! Next up was the T-Bird LT, which is my personal demo bike: quite simply, the most comfortable cruiser on earth. The seat was sublime, and the touring accessories complemented the bike perfectly. This thing is undoubtedly- the best bang for the buck in the cruiser world! Finally, I jumped on the Commander (April 14' release date) and wow!!!! This beast had my name all over it! Nice wide, ranch style bars, floor boards, cast wheels and a style that screams badass. The Commander offers all the comfort of the LT, with a bad boy style reminding me of the Rocket III. The motor was smooth and wickedly powerful, with unreal torque. The chassis was similar to the LT, but sportier, and a bit more nimble in the twisties. Honestly- the Commander surprised more than anything else. From a guy who came up racing and riding sport bikes, the 2014 Triumph cruiser range has done something I never thought possible: it converted me over to the dark side! Do yourself a huge favor, and throw a leg over one of these machines. Take one for a spin, but don't be surprised when you find yourself trading in your old steed on one of these amazing machines. When you do, think of me saying these words, "I told you so!"
Best regards,
Chris Kühn
Regional Manager
Triumph Motorcycles"
