Frankly, as long as Triumph keeps making the standard and the classic, I don't really see any need for those of you with those models to worry about what's going on with the touring model. The question I have, however, is what makes any of you think that someone into "touring" would give a rats ass about the difference between 110 hp and 140. Obviously, I can't answer that for the other R3T Captains, but I can answer from my perspective. I couldn't care less. In fact, I wouldn't care if the R3T had 75 hp or 80 hp, etc... It's of no importance to me as long as it scoots my rear end down the interstate at 75 or so and has enough power for me to easily pass (it does).
The bike is purpose built just like the other models. It simply has a different purpose and, from my perspective, it peforms it's purpose pretty well. As stated by others, however, supposedly you can re-tune the engine back to the higher hp if that'll get your knickers out of a bunch. I don't see a need to do that. I've said it in other threads. I'm not into to screwing with things. They either do what I want them to do or I don't buy them to begin with. Don't get me wrong, I'll add cosmetic or comfort items, but that's about it.
The only thing I find curious about the touring model is the smaller fuel tank. I understand the reason, however. It's styling. The touring model would look pretty goofy with same bottle whale looking tank that the others have, IMO. That said, it still has plenty of range at close to 200 miles per tank. Hell, I like to get off and stretch my legs for a minute after 100-150 miles anyway.
Anyhow, one thing is certain. I'd much rather be riding my R3T right now instead of posting about it to you lugnuts.
Rain, while needed, still sucks!
