Triumphs are nice bikes. One of my old mentors had a 79 Triumph I'd help him work on. Eventually, he switched from harleys to Honda goldwings, something to do with being "over goddamn 60, and needing a few comforts" to quote him.

Street bikes are good for intercity, but I never have adjusted to the center of gravity or seating posture. Though I imagine being bent over the tank does prevent getting his in the chest by a cicada at 80 mph. That sings like hell, even through leather.
-Kyr