1998 Triumph 900 Cruiser Review

Jeff Stone checks out a British bike that takes him back to his younger days - the 1998 Triumph 900 Cruiser. Although overall design is based on a more classic design, it is a thoroughly modern bike where the performance is reliability is concerned.

[@brjoseph001]

Another great review, Jeff, thorough, fluffless, and always enjoy your witty quips- Thanks! Keep up he great work

[@JAG312]

At 5:00 Triumph does offer what they call a mudguard extension (T2300338) that goes underneath the license plate light. I wish I could attach a photograph of what one looks like on my bike. Also, the rear fender (mud guard) on a Thunderbird is quite different with an area for the license plate light. I have a Thunderbird rear fender painted to match the bike, but I haven't installed it yet. Check some videos of the Thunderbird to see what it looks like. I believe that the Legend was geared for a rider that weighs about 150 pounds. I weigh more than that. I changed the rear sprocket for a smoother acceleration from rest. I lost top speed, but I wasn't planning to go that fast anyhow.
I have made some small changes to my bike. It doesn't change the character of the bike, just enhances it.

[@steepriderz9003]

Great bikes! We just did a review on a custom cafe racer style one! Love the sound of them 👌🏻👌🏻

[@lucklesscope8367]

I'm looking for a classic bike, but not really Harley person. Recently gotten my eyes on a triumph Bonneville, or the cheaper Thunderbird. I'm really loving the looks and the sitting position.

[@adamsteindl5382]

I love the colour scheme!

[@gp85hkg]

But surely a seasoned rider remembers to turn the indicator off..?

[@CornishMotorcycleDiaries]

Took about 3 seconds to piss me off. It's not a cruiser, it's a naked roadster so you can ditch the CHiPs helmet, wooden gloves and flappy jeans. I had one some years ago, great bike much got than the Bonnies & more of a premium feel. Sadly wrote it off.

[@alexxela754]

“Listen to that, silence” 😂😂😅🤣 a true motorcycle enthusiast.

[@Domdeone1]

Hmm selling it to me, I like thu might go for the Thunderbird.. decisions, decisions or it the Thunderbird as opposed to Legend

[@ThiefOfNavarre]

As a new rider these look extremely affordable. Best part of £10k for a new bonneville but you can pick these up for under £2k with virtually no miles.

[@shiftyshamsk]

4 years later and they're £3500-4000.

[@ThiefOfNavarre]

@@shiftyshamsk Yeah, I regret not buying one at the time. 😅

[@dadmadforgot4050]

God I miss the 90s 😒

[@danielaustin8849]

did 35k miles on one of these from new great bikes..steel rims though not ally like report says..

[@tompowell1023]

Early bikes (like my 96 Thunderbird) have alloy rims

[@shiftyshamsk]

Now for £3500-4000.