I don't understand the thinking of a lot of the guys on here.
For years I happily rode around on my Commando and thought it was a fine machine. I didn't need a modern bike as the Norton was perfectly adequate for my needs. It took me touring into the States reliably and I had a ton of fun.
In 1994 I and some friends went along to see and test ride the new Hinckley Triumphs as the factory caravan was in town. After, as I was heading home I remember laughing to myself as I realised how antiquated my bike really was. Then I thought that 20 years had passed and technology had advanced considerably. I though of 20 years before my Norton and how much better bikes were in terms of performance and reliability than mid 50's bikes. Moving on from the Sprint 20 years and the Rocket appeared. Better in many ways (crappy twin shock rear suspension aside). Now we move on 15 years with the new 2500cc Rocket. This one has some serious goodies on it including a single sided swingarm with proper rising rate suspension and a host of technological advances. After the TFC there will be a 'standard' more affordable version which in all likelyhood will eat our Rockets on a twisty road. Let's not be Luddites. Embrace these advanced beasts, don't live in the past like Harley-Davidson does!