As an “old timer” who grew up in the fifties and sixties when British bikes were king, I have to say that the modern Bonneville is worth every penny both for nostalgia and dependability but especially fun!
Have this exact bike, color and all, I ripped down to sturgis last week (about 1100km) with about 11 Harley's, and it kept up with them just fine, love this bike, can't wait for the adventures on this bike 😁 I added givi pl6410 side bags and givi 17inch universal windshield 👍 and crash bars
Thanks for this great video! You are the only RUclipsr who understand the whole spirit of the new Bonneville! I had so much fun with your video, because I also understand, respect and love my Bonneville! 😉👍
I have a 2020 model t120. I have no problem at all railing it through curves. Where I live in Tennessee there is no lack of twisty roads and I find that just a little counter steering is all that's needed to have a great time. No complaints from me.
It's hard to get to know the bike properly in just 30 minutes. But I love making these videos because it's a raw first impression of what immediately stands out as soon as you get on the bike. That's why I also don't do documentation before I get on the bike. I just want to feel it and see how approachable it is out of the box and what goes through your mind when you first ride it.
Great insight on Triumph Bonnie. Not my personal preference. I used to ride superbikes. Guess I'm older now. I love my Scooter 🛵 it's so practical in so many ways. Driving to the other side of Bangkok in my pickup truck 2 hours plus. On my scooter, it's almost half the time. 🙏🇹🇭
I appreciate that you also dared to test more spirited riding with a classic motorcycle. Most reviewers just pot along so it is impossible to tell how the bike is with different riding styles. 👍
This definetly isn`t twice the motorcycle the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is, so the branding percentage included in the price is a bit too much for a normal person. It`s targeted at riders with large pockets and that love the Triumph brand. I think between this one and the Interceptor the Kawasaki W800 hits a nice sweet spot with a much better gearbox and sufficient power if the RE is not enough for you. Great review again!
I do not agree with you, my dear. Royal Enfield has a good figure, but it is not Triumph in its torque (T120 105 nm). Kawa W800 away from Bonnie and RE, engine slack for 800 cc. Regards.
Few years ago I did testride this head to head with some of its competition: Kawa Z900Rs, Honda Cb1100Rs, Yam Xsr900.. Before that the T120 was on top of my list of these bikes. After all tests, it was the last. Of course design wise its spot on, but its just so awful to ride compared to the other 3. Eventually I ended up getting the Honda, it was the best blend of beauty/reliability/power/riding characteristics with heritage.
When people are looking for a retro bike style is more important then engine and power, so that was my quest to see if engine power can impact the experience. A bike like this is all about the experience of riding gently and the emotions it gives you, not speed.
i have notice that too. You simply cannot compare a premium T120 with a low cost Royal Enfield 350 jut because they look somehow similar. And pricewise - when you compare it with similar premium brands (Kawa W800, HondaCB) the prices are more or less the same. But the rest of the review is on point!
Nu stiu inca am programul foarte incarcat si n-am pic de timp liber. Am pe lista Mamba, Jet 14 Evo, Kove 800X, Kove 450 rally si vreau sa le fac corect cand am timp pentru ca sunt inmatriculate si le pot teste cum trebuie. Nu vreau sa fac ceva pe fuga. Deci probabil in septembrie-octombrie le va veni randul.
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As an “old timer” who grew up in the fifties and sixties when British bikes were king, I have to say that the modern Bonneville is worth every penny both for nostalgia and dependability but especially fun!
I think I had watched all Bonneville T120 movies on YT, and this is one of the best of them. Congrats
Thank you! 😁
Have this exact bike, color and all, I ripped down to sturgis last week (about 1100km) with about 11 Harley's, and it kept up with them just fine, love this bike, can't wait for the adventures on this bike 😁
I added givi pl6410 side bags and givi 17inch universal windshield 👍 and crash bars
Thanks for this great video!
You are the only RUclipsr who understand the whole spirit of the new Bonneville!
I had so much fun with your video, because I also understand, respect and love my Bonneville! 😉👍
I have a 2020 model t120. I have no problem at all railing it through curves. Where I live in Tennessee there is no lack of twisty roads and I find that just a little counter steering is all that's needed to have a great time. No complaints from me.
It's hard to get to know the bike properly in just 30 minutes. But I love making these videos because it's a raw first impression of what immediately stands out as soon as you get on the bike. That's why I also don't do documentation before I get on the bike. I just want to feel it and see how approachable it is out of the box and what goes through your mind when you first ride it.
Great insight on Triumph Bonnie.
Not my personal preference. I used to ride superbikes. Guess I'm older now. I love my Scooter 🛵 it's so practical in so many ways. Driving to the other side of Bangkok in my pickup truck 2 hours plus. On my scooter, it's almost half the time. 🙏🇹🇭
you need to use counter steering in order to lean easily!
Thank you so much for reviewing this bike the way you did! I'm sooooo close to getting the same model/same colors!
Glad I could help! :D
Mate this is one of the best reviews I’ve seen great job… big love from Australia 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Thank you 😁
I appreciate that you also dared to test more spirited riding with a classic motorcycle. Most reviewers just pot along so it is impossible to tell how the bike is with different riding styles. 👍
I try to get as much in, not just for the video but because I'm curious 😂
I understand the corner issue when you try to steer in, counter steering will do the job
The more videos the more we come to this page
This definetly isn`t twice the motorcycle the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is, so the branding percentage included in the price is a bit too much for a normal person. It`s targeted at riders with large pockets and that love the Triumph brand. I think between this one and the Interceptor the Kawasaki W800 hits a nice sweet spot with a much better gearbox and sufficient power if the RE is not enough for you. Great review again!
I do not agree with you, my dear. Royal Enfield has a good figure, but it is not Triumph in its torque (T120 105 nm). Kawa W800 away from Bonnie and RE, engine slack for 800 cc. Regards.
Few years ago I did testride this head to head with some of its competition: Kawa Z900Rs, Honda Cb1100Rs, Yam Xsr900..
Before that the T120 was on top of my list of these bikes. After all tests, it was the last. Of course design wise its spot on, but its just so awful to ride compared to the other 3. Eventually I ended up getting the Honda, it was the best blend of beauty/reliability/power/riding characteristics with heritage.
Thanks for a great review Alex. A Bonnie or a Bonnie Bobber is my dream. Phil, North Wales, UK.
Amazing
Excellent insight!
Thank you!
Boneville Speedmaster is the king, with same engine, better handle bar, pozition.
"Why is this 350cc bike almost 1/3 the cost of this 1200cc bike?" Bro.
When people are looking for a retro bike style is more important then engine and power, so that was my quest to see if engine power can impact the experience. A bike like this is all about the experience of riding gently and the emotions it gives you, not speed.
i have notice that too. You simply cannot compare a premium T120 with a low cost Royal Enfield 350 jut because they look somehow similar. And pricewise - when you compare it with similar premium brands (Kawa W800, HondaCB) the prices are more or less the same. But the rest of the review is on point!
testul cu Mamba cand il mai faci? Astept cu nerabdare :D
Nu stiu inca am programul foarte incarcat si n-am pic de timp liber. Am pe lista Mamba, Jet 14 Evo, Kove 800X, Kove 450 rally si vreau sa le fac corect cand am timp pentru ca sunt inmatriculate si le pot teste cum trebuie. Nu vreau sa fac ceva pe fuga. Deci probabil in septembrie-octombrie le va veni randul.
gooood stuuuff !
Triumph, its a fine brand although its not my cub of tea