At least the new Triumph 900cc produces some solid torque numbers. It isn't a speed demon but it should pull well uphill, etc.
With an estimated top speed of 110 mph. Just managing to keep up with its 1959 original.
Whenever a U.K. bike mag does a review of the ever increasing engine capacity of new Triumphs, the "it's for the American market" topic gets dropped in. Which would indicate some forward marketing planning, for those who live in the U.S., does it work?
From my point of view, a neat, lithe, sprightly 600 twin would be most appealing, avoiding the anti climax of the Continental GT. I'm not personally criticizing the GT, I like it, but there are always a lot of low mileage examples for sale, and a lot of missed sales for the same reason, the performance doesn't match the looks. I know through the work under progress by forum members I read about on here, that the mismatch between the performance/looks will be overcome, but for some owners (and probably a majority), they just want to buy a bike and ride it, but not one that their mates have to stop every 10 miles or so to allow them to catch up. That is where market research plays a big part, followed by professional after sales customer care/product backup.