First Ride on my New 2022 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Edition | Motouk
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- Today we ride for the first time our new motorcycle the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Edition, Did we buy the right Modern Day Classic? Tune in to find out. #triumph #motorcycle #bonnevillet120 #firstridereview #modernclassic #bonneville
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This is motorcycling dreams. One of the most handsome bikes money can buy😍 Congrats Nick!!
Thanks Freddie 🙏 very taken with this bike. Can’t wait to have many adventures on this bike. Cheers 🍻
Apart from the blue / white T100... 😆 I like the 900 better with the larger frame and clocks / accessories with the T100 over the Street Twin. However 6th gear is the T120 superpower for cheaper distance riding.
Have to agree best bike I've ever owned
You're going to love the T120. I'm the proud owner of one myself. What I enjoy so much about the bike are the very high gear ratios, ample amount of torque, comfort, very long service intervals, styling, and possibly the best stock exhaust sound in the business. Plus cruise control is a nice bonus. Enjoy!!!
All great points, totally Agree 🙏👌 cheers 🍻
Can I ask if your T120 suffers from really bad wind noise above 40mph. I’m used to riding naked bikes but I have never had so much wind noise on a bike ? Never really thought about it before but this is bad -for me anyhow!!
No turbulence at all at higher speeds. Just clean air around my helmet. I'm 5'-9" tall.
@@gregs5738 thanks 👍🏻I don’t get turbulence either. Just really loud wind noise to deafening levels. I find this So odd as same helmet on previous bikes🤷🏼♂️ certainly wouldn’t be able to ride far if I forgot earplugs. Apart from the noise love the bike in every other aspect.
Great choice of bike and bravo for going out at this time of year …respect
Cheers 🍻
Arrived on my PCX 125 at my local dealer one afternoon three weeks back and said, "If I can ride one home today you can sell me a Bonneville," Passing on the offer of a test ride, I phoned my wife, "they're just prepping a new T120 Black Gold Line, expect me home about five." So my first ride on a T120 was a pitch-black December evening and except for a couple of days when it was seriously sub zero have ridden it every day since 🙂
Awesome 👏 love hearing stories on Bonnevilles 🙏
They are nice and smooth as silk and devour miles. I bought a T-120 Black new in 2016. Unfortunately I had gearbox problems one year out of warranty and finally the rear engine/gearbox mount cracked right through the crankcase last year. Triumph Australia came through with replacement cases but it would have cost me $2000 to fix. But by then I’d had enough and traded it on a 2011 Sprint GT. The T-120 had been meticulously maintained, dealer serviced, and generally well looked after. Also had Bitubo suspension which improved it no end. Only 27,000 on the clock.
It was going to be my forever ride. Avoid the Triumph waxed canvas panniers - they look good for a while but carry very little and eventually distort. I’m hoping they’ve addressed the issues with the early generation T-120, but even these had superb fit and finish. Also extremely tiresome listening to those that compare the Royal Enfield offerings with the equivalent Triumph. There’s much more technology and sophistication.
Hi Dave, sorry to hear about your issues and had heard regarding earlier gen issues. I did address this and thankfully on new model latest gen it’s all sorted. 👍
I’m extremely happy you like it as I do my one. Yes you’re correct about the tyres. I own an Merlin Edale motorcycle jacket. Awesome. Slightly heavy jacket but when you’re on the bike you don’t really feel the weight.
I’ve put Triumph bar end mirrors on mine. Big difference. A lot of people always have difficulty finding the USB patch under the seat. Chalk and cheese the RE interceptor and the Triumph. I also saved up for mine.
Happy riding your new motorcycle.
Cheers.
Thanks John, great bikes great gear 👍 I think I’ll go for bar end mirrors 👌 cheers 🍻
I really like the look of the new 2023 Chrome 120. Old days.
Yes 👍 have seen it at motorcycle live, beautiful bike
I've had 2 of the T120 now, both featured on my channel, and just about to finish off the modification series on my 2017 T120 - lots of add on bits, so if you need some inspiration take a look 😁
Hi 👋 yes I have watched too. Great bikes 👍 have a great new year and looking forward to some dryer weather soon 😂 cheers 🍻
looks a quality solid machine, the sound on ignition was awesome, sounds of the good old days, can't go wrong with black. I am road salted in just now, council insists on salting the roads here every evening at 6pm even though the temps are well above freezing, rain now expected to wash it away hopefully, ride safe and take care, it's the silly season on the road at this time of year.
Thanks David, I was dodging the salt piles today :( when I got home I spent 2 hours cleaning, drying and coating the bike again. 😂😂 that’s it now until new year. The Yamaha is minted, protected and staying out for a while. Have a fab Christmas and New Year, soon be spring 👍
I paid 12,500 USD for mine in June and I really like the way this bike makes me feel. I traded for a black seat at the dealership, just didn't like the look of the brown. It's solidly built, handles well, and has good power. Again, I really like the way I feel when riding mine, they're not as common in the US as they are in the UK for obvious reasons. I also own a TS660 for lightweight touring.
Awesome to hear 👍 I do like some of the accessory seats the cross stitched one. Thanks for tuning in, love hearing from Bonny owners 🙏
12500 out the door?!
@@professorlorenspokemon6152 $14,000 out the door with TT&L.
@@Big_DT Oh, gotcha, thanks! Thinking I might walk into the dealer and if i can get it 14k OTD I'll be happy otherwise I'm walking
Damn good looking. Makes me miss my black t100. But now have the rocket 3gt and never looked back. Well done.
Thanks 🙏 love the Rocket too
I do loads of overtime to get anything for my bikes,,but they aren't new but I own them and they make me happy when I get out on one of them ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️👍 from northern Ireland
Hi Cecil, good to hear and thanks for tuning in 👍 have a fab Christmas break 🎅🍺
Congratulations on the bike Nick. Lovely looking, and I would always go gloss paint myself.
Thanks Richard, very happy with it. Cheers 🍻
Congrats on the T120 - I really enjoyed this! Totally agree with the comments regarding the new Triumphs. I have a couple of newer water cooled 1200 models and couldn’t be happier. I look forward to seeing more from your channel. Cheers!
Cheers Brian, great to hear from an owner. 🙏👍
Nick, this is the first time I have watched one of your videos. I enjoyed it very much and I will subscribe as soon as I finish this reply. I have a 2022 red and silver which I like very much. I have owned several bikes, multi brands but this one is the best. I bought mine just over a year ago and have put just over 5,000 miles on it. I put bar end mirrors on it, they are much better with rearward vision. The rear tire was worn out just short of the 5,000 miles. I installed Avon Storms a vast improvement over stock. Good luck with yours.
Hi Karl, thanks for tuning in and sub 🙏 always great to hear from owners. Yes I think I will go with bar end mirrors too. Just ordered Centre stand today as to oil chain is a pain without. 👍 was looking at avon tyres too. A lot of choice so I will get some miles on these first. Looking forward to adventures in 2023 on the T120 👌 have a great new year 🥳🥂🍾
17:35 A suggestion you might find helpful is a Triumph fender extender which helps keep the radiator and the bottom of the engine dirt/debris free.
Thanks Michael 🙏
Congrats man, that's one sweet bike. Strongly considering Speed Twin 1200 as my next one. Ride safe!
Thanks 🙏 speed twin is a lovely bike 👍
Love to see a long term review on this bike. Thanks!!
Will be doing.a 6 month review in June 👍
A thing of beauty. Gloss black gorgeous.
Thanks 🙏 she’s lovely 😊
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Loved the video. Just today drove home my 2023 T120 Black Edition. Such a nice machine.
Thanks Gordon🙏 enjoy your new bike
Beautiful! I feel your joy 👌🏼
Thanks Buddy 🙏 roll on spring 👍
Hi
Lovely bike. I have a 2022 in the red and silver, but this time of year wish it was the black. Summer, happy with red and silver again 😊Running in these is a piece of p as you rarely need to exceed 4k revs. Such a laid back engine but if you do twist the throttle, by god it can shift!
Regards
Den
Thanks Denis, yes so much torque low down 👍 love this bike
Thought I recognised those roads.I live in Lancaster and just got the 2018 T120 black as a first big bike with upgraded fox shocks and decat.
Absolutely love it
Also I got a set of givi Alaska panniers so will be looking to do a bit of touring on it
Hi John, awesome bikes 👍 great roads well when this rain goes away 😂
Had the same bike, regret selling it after seeing this video haha! One advice: never get rid of it!
Hi 👋 I always regret selling. She’s a keeper not selling this one 👍
I have the same bike here in the states. I love it! Smooth as a sewing machine!
They are beautiful bikes. I’l also glad to hear that slow speed roll off/roll on fueling has been sorted out. May I suggest two teeny-weeny improvements? 1. Get a black front mudguard extender to cut down the muck flung from the road and 2. Buy some black, self-adhesive vinyl to cover the “white” side of the licence plate. It finishes the rear end.
I too have a Bonneville T120. A green one with chrome wheels. With regard to tyres, when my original Phantoms wore out I replaced them with Avon Spirit ST’s. They transformed the handling.
Enjoy your lovely bike.
Thanks Trevor 🙏 yes glad the fuelling is improved. I have now a new plate black backed 👍 thanks for the tip on the tyres
T120 Goldline owner here, i've breached 10K KM with the bike. I daily commute with it and i gotta say it's such a pleasure to ride this machine. I enjoy it even more when i have my pillion with me. Looking forward to more videos with the T120. Ride safe!
Great to hear Matthew, 👍 thanks for tuning in 🙏
beautiful bike wonderful scenery , you sound so happy with your purchase , well done !!
Thanks Keith, yep really happy with the bike 👍 thanks for tuning in 🙏
Can’t beat a new bike day Nick. Well done mate and ride safe buddy. Merry Xmas and see you in 2023.👍🏍
Thanks Dave 👍 have a fab Christmas and New Year, see you when it warms up 🤣🎅🍺
Rode speed twin back to back with z900rs a few years back, was shocked the triumph was totally not on my radar. However would had bought speed twin instantly apart from £££££. Gorgeous looking and sounding wish they weren’t so pricey. Highly desirable thanks for this subbed. So true about test rides and dealers tight
Hi Volt, thanks for tuning in. Current pricing on both those bikes, speed twin new is £11,295 and the Kawasaki Z900rs is £11,795 🤔 I’ve ridden both and preferred the Soeed twin too 👍
@@MOTOUK1 had a z900 in 1975 it was a leader then but new one no soul to close rationed and triumph full of soul
if i could recommend one extra for your bike it would be a fender extender to keep the road muck down just like you i regularly clean polish and use acf50 along with many other sprays i a red and silver T120and there is a lot of shiny stuff saying that i love it ; being 61 i can remember in bike mags you could still get a new t140 /t160 or 850 commando but i was just a bit too young and the money , the outline of this bike captures the T140 so its been a wait but here we are .
Hi Richard, 👋 yes I’ve thought about the extender, must start having a look. Bought this one to keep and not sell. Looking forward to some warmer days and many trips in 2023
I think I must be getting old, as I really like that! Beautiful machine sir 👍🏻👍🏻
Modern classic retro bikes are very in atm James, no longer old man’s bike. What a motorcycle should look like 👍 😂
My Dream Bike a beautiful classic!
Its a lovely bike, well built, amazing engine and modern classic
Check lut the Kappa Rambler panniers. Quite cheaper than most others and look the part. Easy to attach too. Got them for my black t100
Yes they look nice but I don’t want the strap across seat and like the fitment on the Legend ones from SW-Motech also they kind of match the black and brown seat I have 👍
Very well narrated video…loved it …i too own the same black edition in India…It simply glides on the highways….The more miles you munch the more you are going to fall in love with her…A perfect buy…Try to get the king and queen seat for long tours,it helps a lot.
Hi 👋 great to hear from owners 🙏 yes I will be doing some distance into Europe this summer and was looking at the comfort seat as it’s brown as original not sure how comfy so asking around as I’m not fond of the king and queen seat look 👀. Cheers Nick
@@MOTOUK1 😁
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Looks fantastic, And I am no way a fan of these types of bike but if I was to choose a spec it would be this. Great vid once more. Why do manufacturers' choose to emblazon there tanks with all the crap stickers from factory, we know its a petrol and yes we will put the correct grade fuel in and if we are not sure of something we will look in the owners manual.
Thanks buddy 🙏 yep I like it. I’m not sure re the tank stickers, maybe by euro 5 they have to display. Maybe someone knows why. Once the first service is done at 600 miles I’ll be taking them off 👌
I've owned many motorcycles since 1967, mostly Japanese and four Harleys. But I've never owned a TRIUMPH. I want one bad, a Bonneville. I know I would be very proud to own one. But I am a tightwad and the T120 in the states cost about 13,500. I can buy two Royal Enfield INt 650's or Super Metoers 650''s for the same money. I love the name Triumph, I love the history of the Bonneville, but I still ask myself, is a Triumph, and pride of owning a Triumph worth $13,500?
At $13,500 that’s £1,000 cheaper than uk 🤣 I can say if you want the best Modern Classic then it’s definitely worth the money. Build quality and looks are the best
Why you chose the T120 instead of Speedmaster?
Speedmaster has better touring capabilities, better weather protection & more comfortable seat.
Don’t like cruiser position and the swept back bars
Lovely bike , congrats ..I had the 2016 red/silver T120 …a bit too small for me but I swapped it for the big XE scram , bang on about the fit and finish and that engine is a belter . .make sure you clean it very very well as I’ve seen a few with the coating bubbling/flaking on the black engine casings, usually on the edges ! , I personally never had any issues as I never took them out in the wet
Thanks Gerry 🙏 looking forward to adventures on this bike in 2023.
Beautiful machine loving the gloss black
Wouldn’t mind swapping my T100 865
Lovely 😊😊😊
Thanks Phil 🙏 it’s a lovely bike
Great video I took a T120 demo out and was impressed how good the bike was stay safe 🇬🇧👍
Thanks Richard, great bikes 👍
Beautiful bike. Enjoy it in good health and ride safe!
Thanks 🙏
Seriously thinking about selling my Harley and my GoldWing at some point and buying the stunning T-120. We have a dealership here and I will be visiting thew showroom this weekend
Awesome bikes 👍
Nice review Nick. Made my day to see how happy you are with Betsy 😊
Thanks 🙏 really made up 👍
Looks fantastic got one my self bar end mirrors are the way to go see a lot more
Cheers 🍻
I have heard that the t100 is more nimble and fun to ride??
Having ridden both many weeks I can say they are pretty similar
I think it’s tough to choose between them
Glad you love it. I bought one last June.with my old and aching bones I found it just wasn’t right for me. Maybe as a second bike, anyway i part exed it and bought a tracer which i find perfect.
It goes to show you need to test ride for a while as you said
Hi John, love Tracers. Yes it’s a great second bike glad I kept the Yamaha and 2 very different bikes. Love them both 👍
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Cograts on the new bike. Looks perfect for you.
Thanks 🙏
Yep… The T120 is worth the extra $.
Absolutely agree 👍 thanks for tuning in and sub 🙏
That's really cool and absolutely awesome vidz bro. It's a very impressive motorcycle. Keep it up and more vidz to come. RIDE SAFE ALWAYS brother 🙏👊😊🤙❤️
Cheers 🍻 and thanks for tuning in 👍
Very nice looking bike, congrats on the purchase. Hope to see a few more vlogs on it.
Thanks 🙏 yes it will feature alongside the Yamaha on the channel
Bike looks absolutely beautiful,I had the same feeling when I had HP on a bike it didn’t feel mine ,I’m very lucky I get to buy mine cash now ,lovely area to ride in 👍
Hi Kojak 👋 thanks and yes much prefer to buy the bike cash, feels more like our own. I get finance and pcp but not my preferred route.
Doesn’t the T 120 come with heats grips? If not, IMHO I would definitely get them. You spoke about the R.E. Interceptor. I think for the price point they’re a good choice but not in the league of a Triumph. Personally the T-120 would be the bike for me. It’s nice to hear about a 10,000 mile service interval but for me I’d be doing oil changes at 5,000 miles. It’s all good!
Hi 👋 so no heated grips extra, however I always use battery heated gloves have done for years and feel they are better as heat whole hands. Yes the RE is a good bike and great price, RE doing some good bikes atm. I always drop my oil every 3500 miles anyway and always do my own servicing. Have a good one cheers 🍻
She's a beauty!
Thanks 🙏
Welcome to the club nick !!!!
Thanks 🙏 loving the bike
Merry Christmas 🎄 congratulations on your new Triumph!
Thanks 🙏 happy Christmas to you all 🎅🎁🍻
Great video and lovely bike
Thanks 🙏
There are offers for second hand T120 from 2017 for £5k less than a new one
I wonder is 2017 model a lot different to the 2023?
Not sure, I think the engine on later had a lighter flywheel so spin up quicker and gearbox I think was better on later models. Mine is a 2022 model, so can’t really comment as not owned the earlier models
You mentioned a special bag for a bike that you use to keep it humidity free in garage. I can't seem to find the video about it. Could you help ☺
No video on it but it’s called “carcoon” google it. Company is in Manchester
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I may have missed it, but did you consider the Speed Twin 1200 (I'm new here so, you may have covered it in an earlier video I haven't got to yet...
Hi Paul, 👋 no worries, yes I’ve ridden every triumph in the playlist section. Speed Twin 1200, I loved great bike but I have a quick naked bike the Yamaha MT10SP so wanted a modern classic next to it. Here is the playlist and the Speed Twin 1200 link, I normally do 2 videos on each, in the 2 week period I test them.
ruclips.net/video/F5fnuTzbN-w/видео.html
ruclips.net/p/PLI0xgBQVW_f8A0ynYPSQm4VZvH7b36UGX
Looks a beautiful bike 👍
Thanks 🙏
Great bike can’t beat a triumph got a rally pro 900 👍keep up the great vids
Thanks John, love the Tiger Rally Pro 👍
So this is your personal bike? I bought the same brake reservoir cover for my 2005 T 100. I looked at many and chose that one as u did. Blacks alright, but I think it'd get old. Plus the lines of the bike are invisible with an all black bike. You're right, the chrome stuff pops out, the problem is there's not enough chrome when so much is black. But to each his own. Oh I'd get the barends. I have them and they do add to the look of the bike.
Your 120 looks great and I agree the 1200 engine will run longer without strain. But I think it's all in that 6th gear. I think the t100 would do nicely cruising at 75 mph at a nice 3 or 4 thou rpm if it had that 1 more gear. Ride safe
Yes Peter, I bought one. Went with black as I hate polishing chrome 😂 I think the bar end mirrors are the way to go
Lovely bike sounds awesome I must try one out next year
Definitely should Henry 👍 have a good New Year cheers 🍻
@@MOTOUK1 Happy new year to you
nick...you bought a hell of a bike...nice to see .I do have a light question about the Triumph:is the gearbox separated from the engine like the old ones?it seems to me at the view from the right hand side.
I wish you and youre wife the best for the coming year..keep the shining side up and between the lines....greet from Holland
Hi 👋 Nico, Many thanks 🙏 So I have spoken re gearbox and the older generation had a issue but im happy to say the latest models do not suffer from any issues and is a smooth a butter 👍
I have the same bike, model and love it too. But I want tires with a bit more stick to the road in the wet weather along with some style....these tires look a little ... bland. Any suggestions?
I’ve only done 1,500 miles on mine so far so plenty of rubber left on and have not thought about what I will put on as yet. Happy to find out what you go for 👍
I had a 2020 T120 Black and sold it. I have regretted it every day since and I am considering buying it back from the dealer. An expensive mistake!
They are good bikes and becoming very popular atm modern classics.
That's a beautiful machine 🤩.
I think this is the bike I'll be buying in July 2023. Nice review. One question.... why is it so hard to find a British bike in Britain? I am in Australia so I am wondering if it will be that hard to find one here.
Hi 👋 i think its just the times we are in currently. Still electronic chip shortages in Asia affecting bike and car manufacturers atm. If i were to order this bike new today it would probably be 3 months to delivery unless the dealer has on stock.
Lovely bike! Enjoy👍
Thanks 🙏
What a real stunning looking bike much better in black especially the engine casings you need some nice loud exchausts on it now
Thanks David, I like it 👍 may leave exhausts stock as they don’t sound so bad really
Looking at having one of these as a second bike (have a 1250GS). Have you ridden the pre facelift (Euro4) model and is there much difference between the two if you have? Also, I think it's a bit naughty of Triumph to omit the centre stand and heated grips as standard. They were standard on the Euro4. Even the Interceptor has a centre stand! Enjoyed the video and look forward to seeing more.
Hi Keith, thanks for tuning in, I believe the fuel injection throttle to be smoother on latest model. That said I’ve not ridden Euro 4 one but a friend has one. I agree centre stand makes sense to add one as how else do you lube the chain. I have one on order. As for heated grips I don’t use but favour heated battery gloves so I can ride both my bikes easier and much warmer imo. Cheers and have a great Christmas 🎅 🍺
Not often you see more "marture" guys going for the all black look. How does it compare to the 900? Lot of folks say the 900 is more agile and better in the corners. However I guess the 1200 would make a better long distance/tourer bike.
Hi Mark 👋 thanks for tuning in. Yes I am not don’t of too much chrome. TBH the T100 dimensions are identical except 1.5mm on trail to the T120. The weight on the T120 is 8kg heavier. I’ve ridden back to back and also at two weeks each bike back to back and they both feel very similar. T120 up on power as you would expect. Has twin disks so better stopping lower. Cruise control and 6 gears. So I went for this as I wanted all these features so I could use on some longer trips. Compared to my other bike Yamaha MT10SP I love how I get 65mph on the T120 compared to the Yamaha 🤣🤣
@@MOTOUK1 I ride a Harley, as much as I love it I have recurring thoughts about a Triumph, specifically the T100 & T120. Something lighter, more nimble and British is appealing particularly as I get older, 300 kilo's is sometimes a bit hard going! Enjoy that beautiful bike.
What was the name of the company in Manchester that sells the air-conditioning / dehumidifing garage heaters thing ?
Carcoon, they don’t heat though 👍 www.carcoon.com
Great looking bike.
Thanks John 🙏
great bike but boy don't you go on and on about your sponsors save that till the end
Thanks but I will say what I want when I want. Cheers
Thanks for the great vid. I noticed that you mentioned that you were intending on doing more touring on your 1200 Bonneville. I was wondering if you'd ever considered fitting a fly screen. Did you decide against it, and if so why ? I myself am wondering whether it would be worthwhile fitting one to my Bonneville. Best Regards, Tim
Hi Tim 👋 thanks for tuning in. So for me couple reasons I won’t be fitting one. First is the looks, second being wind buffeting which you get with most screens, this creates noise around the helmet and unless your wearing earplugs can be very tiring on long journeys. I am 6,2 tall so any screen even on adventure bikes I have an issue.
I prefer clean air no screen that way less noise. Ok you get more pressure on chest from the wind blast but actually found this to be helpful ad it pushes you back slightly releasing any pressure leaning on your wrists if the bike has a canted forward riding position. Ok I know the Bonneville is very upright though.
At 70 mph I’ve found the Bonneville to be ok tbh
Planning a Spanish tour in august around 2500 miles 👍
Cheers
Nick
@@MOTOUK1 Hi Nick, Thank you ever so much for getting back to me. You have confirmed my doubts about fitting a screen. Cheers, Tim
The bike looks fantastic Nick and that luggage looks the business too I prefer the mirrors you have to bar ends since they have never appealed to me really not that it matters to you of course 😉. So what is the maun difference between the T120 and the Speed twin both being the 1200 engine and have you ever ridden the Triumph Thunderbird 1700 ??have a great Christmas and new years hasta la proxima vez👍
Thanks buddy 👍 Speed twin a little more sporty, riding position, engine has a 18 more HP and 7 more Nm of torque but at slightly higher revs, the T120 torque is lower down, so same engine different tune and I’m not sure if internals are different probably. Speed twin has better brakes, suspension etc. think of the speed twin as a sporty naked bike and the T120 a Classic.
Have a good one and look forward to some warmer weather in spring.
No never ridden a thunderbird
The T120 has more seat room for a pillion and the hard ABS pannier options (i.e. Givi) are much easier to put together for the T120. Speed Twin accelerates much better thanks to its lower gearing. I wanted a machine with 2-up touring potential so went for the T120. Speed Twin is for sportier 1-up touring or two-up with soft or the modern, semi-hard panniers. Brakes better on the Speed Twin also, but perfectly adequate on the T120.
Thunderbird - 20% more power (90- 95 BHP) but 40% more weight. Yikes!
I recall you saying you liked the T100 better than the T120. What happened?
Love them both but as I wanted to cover distance on my own bike, do some tours wanted Cruise control and that 6th gear for motorways 👍
PLEASE disregard the 10,000 mile service interval. Way too long. Make sure the bike has oil and filter changes more frequently than that.
Hi Kiran 👋 always do mine at 3000 to 3500 miles anyway 👍
Have you had any knocking/pinging/tapping/rattling on that bonneville 1200 engine?
I’ve got a new 2022 Scrambler 1200xc with 2000 miles and it has suddenly developed an engine noise that’s very concerning. At times it’s down right maddening, because it sounds like all the internal parts are loose and rattling around inside the engine.
Hi 👋 and no I have no noise like that. Would definitely get it checked out by the dealer though. Only noise ticking it like when I had the Scrambler on loan was the exhaust cooling or heating up and ticking
@@MOTOUK1 : Important question for you….have you ever let a dealer service your bike?
If yes, do you know for a fact that they did an ECU update ?
@@ginoasci2876yes they services and no I didn’t watch them 😂
@@MOTOUK1 : just wonder if there was an ECU update, if yes, what was the change ?
@@ginoasci2876I don’t know
Hello. I thought you liked the 900 engine more than the 1200? I’m from Holland and want to by one of the two. I would buy the T100 Jet Black. But the dealer advised the T120 Black edition in Jet Black( i think because the 120 he had in stock and the T100 not)
I’m not sure wich is the best for me.
Gr Eric from Holland
I went for the T120 1200cc in the end because i wanted to do some big trips and the Cruise Control is only on this one, also the 6th gear. 👍 both great bikes
@@MOTOUK1 Thank you. Cruise control on the T100 original available in Holland for €329. Otherwise i like the black edition and that one is only at the 120 available. Gr Eric
@@auping2565 yes I’ve seen as an accessory 👍
@@MOTOUK1 Btw i like your vlogs-reviews verry much. For me as Dutchman the Engilsh reviews are the very best. Thanks👌🏼👍🏼
Union flag radiator cover looks good ⁽ ´ᵕ`⁾
Very impressed with Motone products very well built
Hello MOTO UK . PLZ BRING A VIDEOE ON CHROME EDITIONS TRIUMPH SCRAMBLER
Hi Munna, yes we will have one in the spring to test stay tuned 👍🙏
Bloody good video all the same
Thanks 🙏
Hope those stickers on gas tank are removable. They look awful
They are off now 😂😂
What other bikes do you have ?
Hi Nick, other one is a Yamaha MT10SP
Great bike ...dreadful colour...I call these Druid bikes ... Edward Turner would turn at this blacking out his devine styling
Thanks and 🤣 Each to their own. I love it
Shame to take it out in the wet.
😂😂😂 it’s only water and salt 🧂 🥲 a 2 hrs ride and 2 hrs to clean and dry it - winter riding 😂😂