Nothing so new here.

Not much has changed. Why tamper with a good thing that has performed well, consistently. The single downtube uses the engine as a stressed member and exhibits superb straight line stability. The T'Bird, like the rest of her kin, is a dream to ride on highways.

Front suspension employs hydraulically damped telescopic forks and the rear is outfitted with a short swingarm with five way adjustable shock absorbers. Adequate over most surfaces, pounding the T'Bird for long over rough stretches will require the softest setting at the rear.

As cruiser her capabilities are limited compared to the Machismo or even the standard Bullet. Though ride is compliant, handling is an entirely different ball game. Turn-in is hampered by the handlebar grips being too close to the body and cornering with too lean an angle is a strict no-no. The positioning of the handlebars in relation to the seat and footrest is comfortable as long as roads are straight and curves gradual. However the best way to approach sharp curves is to not lean too hard into the corner but to cut speed, approach in a lower gear and make a clean turn.