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Royal Enfield GT 650 IS BETTER
Plz Yammie make a vide on benelli 302 s or tnt 300 they sound like horny henti
My '16 T120 Black is a nice ride for relaxed cruising arround - love the engine which sounds like a B52 :-) Stay safe
@@aryanthapa1617I'd put it a bit differently - the RE gives you great value for money and it's questionable whether or not the superior quality of the Bonnie's is worth the premium you'd have to pay to Triumph. Stay safe
I bought a 2020 Bonneville Ace Cafe edition in March and I absolutely love it. If you're ever in Colorado and want to take it out Yammie hit me up. Thanks for the great videos!
We’re living in a golden age of motorcycles right now! Every manufacturer is building great bikes, the technology has finally intersected perfectly and the stars are aligned. I’ve been waiting 40 years for the motorcycles they’re building today!
*apart from Harley*
I love bikes, but unfortunately where I live they're death sentences. Every week one fatal accident in the avenue in front of my home.
One week not long ago 2 bikers died crossing a traffic light and not 3 days later a biker acelerated as he turned the engine on (not sure if it was a faulty clutch cable) straight into a truck wheel.
One time a car driver decide to make an U-turn from parking without left turn sign directly into a biker.
Another time a biker hit a dog that was crossing the avenue.
All of this only in my block.
Vincenzo Del Lama as someone from Mexico, I know how you feel
Actually its THE golden age! Make the most of it while it lasts... soon now it will all be over and we''ll all be forced to get about on electric pogo-sticks
I agree that modern bikes are great, but they've become expensive as hell.
In my country, the only affordable bikes are from india or china. As you might suspect, these are literally junk. So sad!
At the age of 50 a worn out body and constant chemo finally forced me off my beloved sport bikes
But my awesome wife who is a rare breed came to me and said that I needed to buy a new bike (as I was planning on giving up riding)
She said that it was super important for my fight to live and my mental state to continue to ride (I don't deserve her)
I knew I needed something with a much more natural riding position and low seat height (as I am short 28in inseam)
I bought a new 2018 Bonneville bobber black and could not be happier with it
It makes enough power and has enough turning capabilities to be fun
And is so comfortable to ride that I get in much more saddle time
And that helps me to keep fighting and be happy
The “old dude who wants to talk to you endlessly about the good ole days” problem happens at least once a week on my modern Indian bike too. It isn’t always a bad thing.
Mine is an old man magnet , they can't walk by without taking a look
I have that from the old folk in the UK. "Love your Indian mate lovely looking bike". Love it though!
‘S funny, I’m an old dude riding a ‘68 Bonneville (bobber), and I marvel that it’s mostly young guys who admire and want to talk about the bike. I like it.
This was a big surprise to me with my 2010 scrambler. It was nice at first, but then it became, "I just want to get some groceries and head home!" Lol it's also fun arguing with normies about how it doesn't have a carborator.
@@markcameron8510 "we youg'uns" are growing an appreciation for old stuff, yes. I'm 33 now and have missed a lot in life due to personal problems and long-term unemployment. I hope I'll get my dream bike in 2-3 years.
Currently, the favorite is a Speedmaster.
I like the simple style of it, also the simple controls. Sure, it has a few modern touches like the riding modes, but overall it's a simple bike.
I work IT, if I want a computer on wheels I can just strap my computer to a bike ;)
In addition, I've always liked both the motorcycle and car-design from the 50ies to the 70ies. Afterwards.. Not my cup of tea.
My father had a 1986 Bonneville 750 that he used every summer until he passed away in 2017. I have many fond memories riding on the back as a kid.
The engine noises from 1:10 to 1:30 gave me a grin from ear to ear combined with a few tears of sadness.
I have wanted a triumph for as long as I can remember. I'm 62 years old and I bought a T100 last year! WHAT A RUSH!
At least i can mark one thing off my bucket list!!!
For me, the Bonneville struck the balance right in between wanting a 1. Piece of art/beautiful to look at, 2. relatively capable, 3. Comfortable to ride, 4. heritage, 5. wasn't an overly-masculine HD, 6. reliable, 7. worked with my weekend-rider lifestyle of riding a couple hours, stopping for a beer, riding an hour and stopping for a beer, ...then riding home, 8. could be used to two-up for when my wife "occasionally" joins me, 9. sounded great (with aftermarket predator shorties), and 10. could be ridden with jeans and a t-shirt or with a leather jacket and fit in at a coffee shop, a BBQ joint, as a commuter, or at an actual biker event. I love mine.
Love my 2020 black...favorite
@@jefffirnhaber6250 wow it has been a while since this post. I now have a 2024 Honda Transalp. I miss the aesthetics of the Bonneville, but I am loving the Honda!
My Triumph Bonneville T100 Black has just turned three years old. What a motorcycle. Up to now I have owned only Honda (since 1960). I love my T100 Black.
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I own a T120 and it just strikes the right chord. She's a beauty with the right proportions.
On a serious note though, this should be your next beginner bike giveaway. The Triumph Bonneville, for sure.
I agree. My first and only bike is an ‘07 Bonnie - 865cc, carbed, and air cooled. I’ve had it 5 or 6 years now, learned a ton from it, and I still don’t see myself “outgrowing” it.
Agree man, my T120 is literally my first bike after the 125cc I learned on and I'll probably give it to my kids one day. So easy to ride and cool as hell.
Graham Keir I picked up a T100 to learn on but it’s a damn good bike!
yesss
Or street twin!!
'67 Bonneville owner here. The older ones have their quirks but once you figure them out they are a ton of fun to own.
Oh God I'm having my midlife crisis before 30......why do I want a motorcycle so much now!?
Bought a Street Twin in April, could not be happier. She's got great torque and even better looks. Also, besides shotty customer service, British Customs parts are an excellent choice IMO.
I bought a lot of stuff from them, they were pretty good. That was before the Rona tho. I did buy a Gasser’s custom exhaust insides of the predators.(08 Thruxton)
liquid cooled and injected--no thanks -my old 02 will do just fine
Did buy my 2014 Bonneville SE brand new, I'm still riding it. It was the first time I went brand new for a bike and never had any regrets.
'18 Speedmaster here. Triumph, because Brando, McQueen, Evel Knievel and Arthur Fonzarelli can't all be wrong.
As well as Richard Gere in An Officer and a Gentleman. Awesome movie!
Ahhhh
Speedmaster is my dreambike as well. Hopefully ~2023'ish ;)
I rebuilt a Rocket 3 motor, talk about a torque monster
But it's from Thailand?
The original superbike! Love Bonnies.
The speed twin was the grand daddy
Love your channel as a hipster myself 😁
I was literally just watching your videos before this.
Err no. Vincent /HRD 1000's before that and further back Brough Superior SS 100, was the daddy.
In mid 50's England my dad & his gang of "ton up boys" had BSA, Triumph & Norton twins because that was the fastest they could afford. Pre motorway (interstate for my American cousins) he told me they would eat the dust from a Vincent Black Shadow on a Roman road like A1 & A5 North of London.
@@russcattell955i yeah Vincent owned the streets back then👍
'18 Bobber Black owner here.. After 17 years of sportbikes, I loved it as soon as I bought it. Put an X-pipe in it and now I'm in fill bloom love, it sounded good before but now it sounds absolutely incredible.. I don't think I will ever buy another motorcycle.
I have a Speedmaster. Been thinking of an X pipe too but kinda wanted to keep the stock exhaust. I have the BC Sleepers on my T100 that are great but I like the exhaust on the Bobber and Speedmaster. When you did the X Pipe did you keep the stock exhaust?
I have had six Triumph motorcycles. My 2018 Triumph Bonneville is a great bike. When I am out riding I have people come up to me to talk about their old Triumph. It is great to see people still love their Triumph.
Plenty of experience there with Triumph. I got my street twin in July 2019, its gonna be a year and have driven around 6000 km. Except taking care of chain socket (wash n lube). What else I should take care off to maintain it well and my service is near, shall I give in service as its 1 year already or can wait lil longer as I just rode 6000 km and service center told me when I bought that it can go up to 16,000 km before service. Will really appreciate your feedback. From Thailand :)
I own a 2020 T120 Diamond, have 10,000 miles on it and it has been fantastic. This is my first Triumph and I’m impressed. You’re spot on when you talk about old timers coming up to me all the time talking about the Bonneville they owned way back and how much my bike brought back a lot of great memories. Most of them said they wished they had kept their old bikes!
I own a Bonneville and it is a great machine. I have never had any problems and I recommend it to any rider new or old..
Yes! So many old dudes come up and talk/wax nostalgic when I'm out on my Triumph!
The lines they say are almost always "yeah I used to own one back in the 70s before I got all this grey hair. yep, now I ride a road glide fatbob whenever the wife gives me a free afternoon hehe"
That's not problem its one of the delights of finding friendly faces everywhere you go.
I love my Bonny Black 120. I've owned a many bikes in my life, but the Triumph Bonneville is by far the most fun bike I have ever owned. It out maneuvers most bikes. It's very quick. It's very light. It draws a lot of attention from others. It's a great bike for all roads and all conditions.
Old dudes love my speed twin but I love it too, so I never mind spending an extra 5 minutes in the parking lot talking about it with them.
In 1968, I was in college. The man who lived in the apartment next to mine had a Bonnieville. I had a first motorcycle, instead of a first car. So, that Bonnie made me drool. Excepting Harley Davidson, they were the biggest thing around. All the Japanese bikes, in those days, were 305cc or less. For years, all I could afford were well worn Japanese motorcycles. But, I always wanted a Triumph. In 2015 that happened. I bought a 2014 Bonnieville with 1,067 miles on it. You are right. Other old guys stop me constantly and reminisce my ears off. One was an expert who insisted the fake carbs were the real thing. I let him win his argument. I feel like someday finally got here. It is a really solid bike. The gears are forgiving. It has enough punch to be interesting. It is truly classic, and there still isn't a better-looking motorcycle in the world.
I got a used Triumph Bonneville T100 as my first bike; it was kinda cheap, everyone said it was docile and great as a first bike. I'm glad I got it and still enjoy riding it into my third year of riding now. Can also confirm everyone over 55 owned one back in the day and tell me about their current Harley they never ride.
well ok...am 57 had a T140E back in the day,but now own a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.
Classic !
I once met a biker from your side of the Atlantic over here on holiday in the UK who was convinced Triumph were made in the US. I also met a gentleman from Texas once who told me that Cadillac were the Rolls Royce of cars, completely oblivious to the fact that Rolls Royce are the Rolls Royce of cars
You nailed it with this video. Specially the part about old guys talking your ear off at every stop. Love my 2020 T100, I went into the dealer to buy a Kawasaki and fell in love and left with my Bonnie....it's so much fun to ride. My only regret is that didn't get one sooner.
The old Triumphs featured the full horror of electrics by Joe Lucas (Prince of Darkness).
Lucas headlight switch settings: OFF, ON but not working, DIM, FLICKER.
I bought a new 1970 Tiger and whenever I had an electrical problem I would go to Honda and see if I could solve it.
Why do the British drink warm beer.......They have Lucus refrigerators! :)
I had a '79 T140 and my strongest memory is my right hand always smelled like gas. Remember the tickler on the Amal carb?
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I love my 2018 T120 Bonneville, coming up to 54K miles on my water-cooled Bonneville! Great modern classic and brings me all over the USA.
They r liquid cooled the t120
Liquid cooled the t120
Sitting here with no bike at all, I'd take one of the old ones with all of their issues at this point in time...I've even been eyeballing an old mountain bike and a 3.5 hp Briggs & Stratton. Lol!
I have a 2019 Street Twin and I love it. I got it as my first bike and to be honest it has plenty of power when you need it and that beautiful sound it makes when you turn it on is flawless!
I have ridden my T100 Black from Scotland to Vladivostok, then from Vancouver to San Diego and on to Key West. It's a sturdy and bullet proof bike, but most of all, just makes me smile when I get on it. The tank always gets a reassuring pat when I park up for the night!
I've got an 06 Bonneville that was my granddad's, such a good bike, just change out the shocks and it's a dream
I've owned a yamaha xr, harley, gsxr, bonnie, and another bonnie. I love Triumph and honestly they are great for riding around town and touring as well.
I picked up a 2019 Triumph Street Scrambler and love it! A stock SS is a great town bike and does well in the twisties of Malibu and can handle light off road - mainly hard pack fire and dirt roads - but after customizing mine, it's not only a really bitchen looking machine but a super capable bike! (unlike the 1950 & 60s Triumphs I've owned in the past) - couldn't be happier with my Triumph.
Just bought my dream bike yesterday, a 2018 T100 with only 2500 miles on it. Got a great deal on it so I couldn't pass it up. It's getting delivered some time next week, dealer says they are selling tons of bikes right now even with the lockdown. I basically got this bike for the price of a new RE INT 650 here in Pa.
Got me a 2019 Street Twin in Feb this year in Korosi Red and it's a wicked bike. I traded in my '09 Honda CF600F Hornet, which had more HP being an inline 4, but I enjoy riding the Street Twin more for it's comfy ergos, grunty torque and magic engine note. Ideal for commuting and sunny weekend backroad blasts.
I recall that as a 15 yo, the epitome of owning a motorcycle was having a Bonneville. It took me twenty years to realize that dream when I bought a ‘74 Bonny.
My dad still has his ‘64 T120R he bought in 1990, but it never gets taken out anymore since his ‘02 is so much easier. He won’t let me ride either one!
2016 Street Twin I got second hand. It was the first year of the liquid cool. I tested the Honda classic and it ran real hot. I'm an ancient woman and find the Street Twin something I can handle. Hope that doesn't turn off the marcho dudes. It has more power than I need and probably more than you do too. I am a bicyclist so I have no complaints about the seat or suspension. If you ride a bicycle for hours you'll never complain about a motorcycle's comfort. I recently saw a super cool woman in this weird net stocking outfit and her boyfriend each on these power racers bikes while filling up my Triumph. They were doing selfies. Five hours later I was still riding my Triumph. I was certain they were home posting their pictures on social media and resting their backs and arms while this old lady was still loving the day on her motorcycle. I did not buy the bike for its classic style. I bought it because my own research--which doesn't mean I am right but it's what I concluded--showed the Street Twin with the slipper clutch very accessible and one I could learn to shift on. (I road a scooter for about two years. Started ancient.) But besides being very accessible, it is a head-turner. I think a beautiful bike. More importantly, I can spend the day on it without feeling like I've spent the day in a washer machine. It's easy to ride for hours on end. And wicked fun.
Probably my next bike. It just looks right.
Good for you, motorcycling needs more like you!
Yes! I'm a 40 year old lady with a 2016 Street Twin and it's seriously the best, I love it. My butt doesn't hurt either lol.
2016 Bonneville T120 owner here. I bought it new in 2016 and couldn't be happier. It's a fantastic bike in every way. It's so comfortable. I've put over 15k miles on it and it is still like new. It always turns heads.
Bought a 2015 T100 last year off of craigslist as my first bike, and I feel I made a great decision. Got a great deal too. All I knew was I wanted something with a more upright position than a sport bike and came across this and thought it looked awesome. You are 100% right about getting stopped and asked about it by older guys. Every time I fill up some old head comes up and asks me what year it is and launches into a story about how they had one in the 70's. Meet some cool people that way though.
I disagree with the cliche idea British bikes fall apart every day. I bought my 1979 Bonneville brand new and its now 41 years old. Has never let me down . Has been maintained as per usual over the years but is NOT an unreliable machine. The ONLY quirky break down I had was a drop of pine sap sealed of the gas cap air vent and gave me a mystery problem on the road until we figured it out. Gets 60 MPG and is still running well.
My experience is that the mechanical on british designs is fairly solid if meticulously maintained and not over-taxed. The thing that is unreliable are all of the other bits, especially electrical. I've never bought an older british car or bike that any of the gauges worked on.
I find that British Bikes and cars get a bad wrap. They just need care and attention. A friend of mine has a 60s MGB GT. And it all works properly.
The British were famous for building unreliability. My mother's 59 Jag spent most of it's time in the shop getting repaired.. but my god it was cool. 😥
@@sscbkr48 it really depends some could run until the heat death of the universe. Others can't even start after a week
@@imbeingjudgemental644 In my experience, your friend should carry a wrench incase the fuel pump needs a wrap. I loved mine.
Proud "Bonnie Boi" here. I own a Speed Twin, one of the Bonneville line. It's awesome. So smooth and tourquey.
I got a 2013 Triumph Bonneville for my first bike. Love my machine. It's how I came to find this awesome channel.
If you want old guy to come up and say “back in my day” own a Royal enfield
I mean, both RE and Triumph have this "Oh, what year is it?" - "2019" - "Wot?" styling to it :D
Lol same with my Bonneville
I had that and it was great but so hard to ride on the highway. No power
Every Indian fellow I saw at a gas station was always SUPER excited to see my RE. Taking photos and telling me all about how great RE is. It's a kind of weird, but cool, cultural experience
Not in the USA, though. Triumph, BSA, Indian and retro Japanese bikes, here.
Bought a 2019 Street Scrambler as my first bike after dreaming of owning a Triumph for years. It does not disappoint. For me Bonnies just exemplify everything pure motorcycling is supposed to be. I never mind when some old timer asks me about my Bonny, I only wish more young attractive women shared those guys passion for British Twins 😁.
There are plenty of us out there!
Kind of makes me want to add another bike to my fleet. I already have a '66 Bonnie, and you are spot on about tinkering with it. Great work, keep it up.
Just took delivery of a 2023 T120. I previously owned a 1966 and 1973. It struck me that it's been 50 years between Bonnevilles.
Totally true! I owned an 03 bonneville amerrica . It was awesome and really good looking. Everywhere I stopped people would gather around and the conversation would ensue! Loved it!!!🤠🏍
Ha this is one of the most accurate reviews I've watched. Had a vintage BSA and was scared to ride it more than 10 miles from my house. The biggest adventure on that bike was trying to find parts. Own a 2020 bonny t100 now. I love it and yes, ya pull up to the gas station or coffee shop, every gentleman over 60 will be telling ya all about his Triumph. It's nice but I wouldn't suggest this if you're late for work. Keep up the good work Yammie great channel.
2019 bobber black owner here. I love it.
I had a 2017 bobber. Loved it! Totaled it... thinking about buying another one
looks sexy af but gets fucking uncomfortable after a few hours. I daily t120 and ride the bobber for a short joy ride to get some drinks
@@GOMD77 yeah i feel ya, the longest ive ridden it nonstop is 2 hours. It takes a toll on ya real quick.
Just found this vid (only a year old) on my feed.
I've got one of the first Bonnies from the 3rd iteration of the bike (34th on the production line) that I got back in '03, first one in Qld Australia. It's got the 790 and the Carbie and still purrs along no matter how much I abuse it. Nice soft ride and has a great presence on the road, however the version I have does have a few downsides that they seem to have fixed up in later models.
1. Lights. The stock light was like a candle in a monsoon. Completely under-powered on low and high. Replacing the bulb just doesn't do a hell of a lot. Ended up throwing a new LED lamp assembly in.
2. Furniture. They did fix this in the following years, but the "03 didn't have anywhere you could mount any types of frames for luggage without modifications. Seems petty but when you just want to throw on a couple of saddlebags for everyday gear it's needed.
3. No Fuel Guage. Nope none. I've learnt how far I can get on a tank and when I should start looking to fill up. First warning is usually when you need to switch to the reserve and hope there's a petrol station nearby (within 40kms.)
4. Range. Can be a little thirsty. I fill up every 200kms. Depending on city or country riding that'll be between 8 and 11 liters. These are like a cruiser. Put it on a highway and it'll sit there in 5th and just burble along. Put it in a city and while it will easily comply, you'll chew a lot more in low gears and idle.
5. Parts. Funnily enough, it's actually quite difficult to find aftermarket parts for the earlier models if you are looking to customise or modify. T100 and so forth are easily available but for mine it's been hard.
6. Power. Ok. so I'm 115kgs on a 790cc naturally aspirated, naked bike. On the open highway it can need a bit more throttle variation than you'd expect to maintain a stable speed. Probably not an issue for someone that's not as horizontally challenged, but the 790 is a little weak for the platform. Not a problem in the city. Has plenty of low down grunt and will take off at the light's with the best of them.
All that being said. I love my ride. Keeps on purring along even though it's lucky to see a mechanic once every 2 or so years and now I'm retired doesn't get ridden 5 days a week; rain, hail or shine (yes I've turned into a fair weather rider...)
I have a 1968 Bonneville, have had for 15 years. Awesome bikes!! The new bikes are just as beautiful and a little easier to own. Great video.
The "Oil in frame" system was more often known as "Oil all over the frame (and engine, rider, etc.)" system by owners and ex-owners.
An old Triumph is best described as a self propelled engine oil dispenser system. UK dealers used to sell special drip trays for owners to collect engine oil, when parked up for a few hours, and put it back into the engine. This feature was also found on BSA (Bits Stuck Anywhere / Bump Start Always) motorcycles too.
Pretty sure the oil in frame feature was first used on the 1971 Triumphs. Supposed to save weight. I had a 71 Bonneville with the first year offered 5 speed transmission.
2018 Bonneville Street Cup checking in- it is truly a brilliant piece of kit
Your affection for the UK seeps through my screen. I like it.
I Watched the whole thing twice so I could stand up throughout the second viewing...
This old guy had a '71 650 Tiger. In 1976 my wife and I went cross-country on it. We went to three different National Parks.
I love the new Bonnies from Triumph. They are really cool bikes! especially T100 and 120 Black. Really good looking bikes!
Agreed! I own a t100 black and it has both the looks and the personality. It's a nimble, yet fun bike to ride, and everything's just a breeze with it.
Nostoc yeah bro they are great bikes! With a ton of character. Im probably gonna buy me one soon.
I really like the speed twin. I think it's an excellent combination of classic styling and modern components. I want to buy one after i pay off my current bike.
Very professional presentation. I have a 2017 T120 and I bonded with it immediately. It has universal appeal and maximum integrity.
2014 Bonneville T100 owner here. I got it because I love it and had no idea of the history of it. Now I know but don't care. I still love it. I love spirited riding and am starting track days. Needs a little bit of love to make it shine. It is a little heavy for a beginner bike but other than that it's great as a 2nd bike or extra bike.
Bought myself a Street Twin last week, so far the best bike I have ridden and don't see anything being able to replace it (besides a more powerful version)
I recently traded my Harley Davidson Low Rider 2015 for a 2019 (brand new) Bonneville T120 - Love the bike after changing suspension front and rear, xpipe, slip-ons... I had to see past a few little issues when I test rode it but now I absolutely love the bike! I highly recommend it! As someone coming from a Harley Davidson I found the Triumph way cheaper in every way, specially when it comes to upgrades.
I literally go through older dudes coming up to me to tell me about their old Triumph on a daily basis. I own a 2014 Thruxton and absolutely love it. It is totally hilarious the crowd of old dudes that gather round with their stories. It is kind of cool though, I guess it gives them something to reminisce about.
@citizen-x Same thing happens with my 2019 W800 Street. Like the Triumphs, a real joy to ride and a joy to look at and listen to.
I never owned a Triumph but I rode with some guys that all owned British bikes for a while and it wasn't just the Triumphs that needed all that TLC in the garage. Triumphs, BSAs and Nortons all spent their fair share of time in various states of disassembly. One of the Triumphs owners called it a labor of love to rebuild the top end every winter and the bottom end every other winter.
Love mine. Gives me that stupid grin every time I get on it
Had a street twin for two years then got the speed twin as soon as it came out, I love the bonnies
Got a 2020 Speed Twin, love it ! Leans like a proper bike, nice power, tons of torque and the best of it all, it looks gorgeous anywhere you look at it.
Bought the T120 Black the day it came out in 2016. Perfect platform to customize to your liking. It's not perfect out of the box, but that's the fun of a motorcycle. Make it your own!
Bought a Street Twin as my first bike back in December. Absolutely love it! Now I'm ready to buy another Triumph, but this time a Speed Twin. I'll give the Street Twin to my girlfriend.
I just picked up a 2006 about a week ago. It's the third bike I've owned in 10 years, starting with a 76 iron head sporty. Don't get me started on project bikes. Anyway, day one on the Bonnie had an older man talking to me at the gas station about his old Bonnie's 😂. I'm loving it so far though.
I bought a 2013 Bonneville SE when it was brand new and I've had it ever since, no breakdowns, and no unscheduled maintenances, and I love everything about the bike EXCEPT the seat... I swear, it feels like they put a covering of vinyl over a concrete plank.
Love these bikes. I own a 1976 CB 750 Four now that I bought new in 1976 and is now fully restored. I love to ride that bike also but the Bonneville with it's fuel injection looks like a beautiful option I might pick up soon.
I'll stick with my 68.Ive owned it since I was 19 and wouldn't trade it for the world.
Hey Papa Yam! Newly minted biker here, I bought a Bonnie as my first and have been loving it. Very forgiving on a beginner like me and I look forward to many miles on it.
I've owned a 2004 Bonneville and that such a fun bike . So relaxing just to get on a go for a joy ride. Can drop into the turns like nothing. Now I have a 2016 T120 which I love but the 2004 have a simplicity that i loved . My first was a 2008 Thruxton love her that's my baby will never get rid of her.
As a Boomer, I had a love/hate relationship with my 69' Bonnie. Loved it when it would start, not so much when it wouldn't !
"Im going to list all of them...... And this isn't even all of them"
classic.
Love my 2013 T-100. It’s about to turn 55,000 miles. Not bad. I bought it new so every mile on it is mine. Also, I’m now 58 years old and until I bought this bike I’d never ridden a street bike ever. This allows me to know exactly how many miles I’ve ridden on a motorcycle my whole life as well. Kinda cool. Hadn’t ridden a dirt bike since I was 14 years old either. Fell in love with it. 550 miles in the last two days! Yes, I’m a fan! Great video! Thx!
I love my Bonnie. It's a 2013 T100. They are great to ride and for the most part are rock solid. They do have some chronic starting problems related to the keeping the battery constantly topped off, but otherwise, it just runs. And you are right about people talking to you when you stop for gas. It happens all the time. Great conversation starter.
I want a Speed twin . Beauty and powerful
Alllllllllll day!!!!!
yes i also want the speed twin. I really wish they would offer cruise control for it though.
@@anthony10370 Mi amigo, I got my Speed Twin last July. Trust me, the Speed Twin is not a cruise control kind of motorcycle. It is more like an out of control throttle wrist motorcycle!
Nick Dolan I used to have an FZ6R I wanted cruise control on that too
You will not be disappointed - try finding a negative review on RUclips.
Perfect timing on this vid. Been wanting a Bonerville Speed Twin for a while now. Heading to the dealer tomorrow.
Freudian slip?
I purchased a 2022 T-100 in May of 2021. It's my first bike and she's been a dream. She's been a lot of fun to learn on, and I've had no shortage of old-timers come up to me to tell me stories. But, I'm new to all of this, so I don't mind it. She's light, sounds great, and keeps my face in the wind. I'm not sure what else I could ask for.
Love my 2022 T120 Bonneville. Great cruiser. And nice torque. Pray 🙏🏻 it holds up and lasts.
I own quite a modern Bonnie, in fact the 2019 Speed Twin. And damn do I love it!!
Jealous.
Also a Speed Twin owner. It’s fucking brilliant.
When I was in my teens back in the early sixties the only thing that was on the streets was triumphs, Norton's and Indians before the invasion of the Hondas Kawasakis Yamahas.
Big Fan from the great white north. Loved the Triumph video. I have lots of old guys reminiscing about the Bonneville when I gas up. It"s a real classic. Any bike Steve McQueen rode is a bike to remember and appreciate.
I swapped the cat. for an X- pipe from Motone and added British Customs slip on Predator Pros on my '18 Bonnie T120.....it woke up the beast and now sounds the way a motorcycle should sound.
I love the Bonneville line up. I currently ride a 2006 T100 Carborated with a stage 1 modification. It is such a fun little bike. More than enough power for anything you want. It can easily reach 120mph.
I have tried out the 2020 HD 1200 Sportster and I can tell you it feels much slower and underpowered compared to the 865 Triumph.
Harley’s are also garbage, don’t do it
im not sure what year they changed the cams --the best cams were the early ones--10.5 to one 865 pistons and 40mm flatslides --hammers
And not very well balanced...quite top heavy.
Bought a 2019 T-120 diamond edition. More than happy!
Bought my first Triumph in March, 2019 Bonneville T100. Absolutely no regrets. I've been riding for a while already, but I don't want my main bike to be something I need to wrench constantly. Might get a vintage one at some point to have as a project, in addition to my modern commuter.
Just bought a '71 Bonneville oiler. Love it! I'm 6'2" so it's the perfect hight. Looking forward to some great riding this summer
Yami, me and my buddies would love to hear from you regarding the interceptor 650
Really think I want a Speedmaster for touring and casual rides through the country. Should be good right?
Yes, and waaayyyyyy better than HD
Definitely!
Love my 05 SpeedMaster even with “only” 865 cc. It’s perfect for the kind of easy going, back road riding I prefer. Can easily do 80-85 on the freeway but if you are gonna do longer trips you may want the 1200
If you aren't a big bloke, then do it. I made the mistake of getting a 1600 yamaha Roadstar, and it's complete overkill for someone my size. I'm only 70kg and the ratio of my weight compared to the bikes is ridiculous. If you're like me, definitely go with the smaller Triumph. Little less power is fine if you weigh less 😂
@@devo3243 Thanks! Yes I don't weigh much. I'm 1.67m and about 67kg (thanks Google) so I had been looking at the Roadmaster a lot. Now I'm looking at the Rebel 1100 also since it's a newer bike. I currently ride a Speed Triple R, so a cruiser would mostly need to be shorter, as light as possible while still enough power to confidently ride two up.
Got my Street Twin right after I got my license. Love the bike and that I can customise it. So easy to handle and great for newbies, male and female.
I bought a Bonneville this year and I absolutely love it. It's been roughly 20 since I last rode and I couldn't be happier. Back in the day I was a devoted CB750 guy and now I wonder what I was thinking.
I always liked the Bonn's & BSA'a when they first appeared in the US, but as you said you could see that quality was lacking. Then the hi-quality lower prices of the fast Asian brands appeared and took the mkt over. I wish manufacturers would stop using those stamped edged fuel tanks that look cheap to me on more expensive new bikes. I know, it reduces significant costs.
My 2018 Bonneville Speedmaster is loads of reliable and comfortable fun! - that’s for the haters of boomers and Bonnies 👍🏻 seriously, great bikes for riders , who don’t want to be wrenchers
Just bought a 'new' 2018 Bonneville T120 on Saturday. It's the cranberry/silver aluminum one and so far I love it.
The heated hand grips have been used twice on those crisp morning commutes. Love them.
I also have an '01 Thunderbird that might be sold so I can outfit the Bonnie with a windshield and bags.
A OK boomer here. Still riding my 1976 T140V Bonneville that I bought brand new. The best part of owning it is coming out from shopping to find some young riders eye balling the Bonnie. After some biker chit chat they stare in wonder as I tickle the carbs and swing out the kick start lever. My God he's going to kick start it is the amazement on their face which turns to a smile and a thumbs up as the Bonnie barks to life and settles down to an idle. Love you younger bikers what ever your riding and the new Triumphs are beautiful. Ride on brothers and sister. A OK Boomer!
I feel hit, I Just Put down the payments and ordered a t100 bud ekins as my starter bike
I bought a T100 last year as my starter bike and I absolutely love it. IMO it’s the the better option than the T120. Yes, the T120 has extra power but the T100 is much lighter and more nimble. Change the mirrors, the seat, throw in an x pipe and you’ve got yourself a ripper.
Picking up a 08 t100R black next week, can't wait. Got a 09 1200 custom sportster and thinking I'm going to be spending a lot of time riding the Bonneville.
@John Lightfoot luckily the bud ekins edition has bar ends from factory, im keeping it stock for now
Tomorrow's the day, 1000k round trip. Drive there n ride back, the weather is raining cats n dogs and windy as. Leave 4am n hopefully home by 5pm. Eager as!
Just saw a bud ekins limited edition in a showroom. Bike looks brilliant