Welcome back Sunfighter. Ahh old school ROOGP member.
I do not have personal experience with the Triumphs, thus I cannot make an in depth comment with the exception of them being iconic.
I do agree with Hud's comment on PITA for commuting in regards to gearing up, not that it (gearing up) should be optional. It's a must for survival. In my case If I were to commute to work on my bike, I tend to wake up earlier than when I choose to commmute to work in the cage
but if you love the open air as much as the next rider, it is worth it