Can Triumph’s Speedmaster Beat A Harley Fat Boy?

Source: Can Triumph’s Speedmaster Beat A Harley Fat Boy? by Mr Darcy & The Ol’ Man.
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There’s a difference between a bike that epitomises a cruiser and one that people call a cruiser.
In this episode, we’re digging into that distinction by pitting the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 117 against the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster. To be honest, calling the Speedmaster a “cruiser” in the traditional sense is a bit of a stretch; it’s more of a refined, custom-style modern classic. But that’s exactly why this comparison gets interesting.
Is it a fair fight? Maybe not on paper, but that’s not what we’re after.
This isn’t about chasing numbers or comparing price tags. We’re looking at what actually makes a cruiser feel like one – the chassis geometry, the stability, the engine character, and the specific kind of feeling a bike needs to inspire on the road.
The Speedmaster is a fantastic machine; accessible, polished, and incredible value for money. But the Fat Boy offers an entirely different kind of soul.
We also take a detour to talk about bikes like the Triumph Rocket 3. As much as we love that engine, it’s a different beast entirely, and we’ll explain why it misses the mark if you’re specifically searching for that classic cruiser feeling.
Forget the spec sheets for a minute. Let’s talk about why some bikes nail the cruiser brief, and why others are doing their own thing entirely.
What’s your take on the “cruiser” label? Does the Speedmaster’s modern classic vibe make it a better bike, or does it lose the plot for a traditional cruiser fan?

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