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Title: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: JJ on June 07, 2016, 08:54:46 AM
The Thruxton (white) $12.8K
The Street Twin ($8.8K)
...and the T120 Black ($10.8K) :cool: :thumb:


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Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: oldbike54 on June 07, 2016, 09:45:32 AM
 I'll take the T120 Black please , maybe with a different seat . Wow , seems John Bloor knew what he was doing when he invested 100,000,000 English pounds to revive the nameplate  :bow:

 Dusty
Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: Dave Swanson on June 07, 2016, 10:20:13 AM
Entertaining 2016 Thruxton 1200R and T120 reviews by Captain Rambunctious

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y7J18D5RX0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI9NxDKAWDQ
Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: Guzzistajohn on June 07, 2016, 10:35:59 AM
Yep, that black bonne is da bomb. Wish I was squishing bugs on that right now!
Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: JJ on June 08, 2016, 08:02:04 AM
I'll take the T120 Black please , maybe with a different seat . Wow , seems John Bloor knew what he was doing when he invested 100,000,000 English pounds to revive the nameplate  :bow:

 Dusty

They have certainly come a long way since their comeback in the early 90's. :cool:  I believe sold about 45,000 units+ worldwide last year.  :thumb:  ...and yes, I like the T120 Black as well!  Beautiful fit and finish! :thumb:
Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: lucydad on June 08, 2016, 08:29:12 AM
Triumph is definitely on a roll.  Saw that first hand when I got very high level Triumph USA attention to my STRX "engine dead" incident.

T120 Black was bike I wanted to sit on, and perhaps test last visit to Mega dealer in Houston, where I bought STRX.  Rode in, even had on a keen Triumph shirt:  promptly, and totally ignored by the young sales staff.  Maybe they were warned away.  T120 on looks was very impressive, but would prefer the non-murdered version, I think.   Pretty heavy, but pretty impressive engine.  Meh on radiator, but they did their best.  Dealer is selling the new Bonnies as soon as they hit floor:  says a lot given depressed Houston economy.

Dang what great videos!  Inspires me to get my goPro out and focus some more on how to edit. 

Wish the new V9s had a tachometer!  I love having both dials.  Need to look up weight comparison of T120 and the V9.
Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: JJ on June 08, 2016, 09:13:44 AM
T120 = 494 pounds

V9 - 441 pounds
Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: Travlr on June 08, 2016, 09:43:42 AM
There are several "retro standards" on my radar.  I don't have a Griso on the list because it's too close to my Hot Rod Scura.

New Bonneville:
BMW R9T
Honda CB1100
Cal 14 Custom: (Real mixed feelings here because of size.  But I hear the weight disappears when riding.)

I've ridden Ron Boe's CB1100 and it's a sweetheart.

Mike
Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: JJ on June 08, 2016, 10:31:05 AM
There are several "retro standards" on my radar.  I don't have a Griso on the list because it's too close to my Hot Rod Scura.

New Bonneville:
BMW R9T
Honda CB1100
Cal 14 Custom: (Real mixed feelings here because of size.  But I hear the weight disappears when riding.)

I've ridden Ron Boe's CB1100 and it's a sweetheart.

Mike

Hey Mike!

You already have a Beemer...you already have a Guzzi...you could not go wrong with a CB1100...what the heck is a 2002 UNIGO (???)....go look at the new Triumphs and sit on them all...you won't be disappointed! :cool:

JJC
Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: Travlr on June 08, 2016, 10:41:52 AM
>what the heck is a 2002 UNIGO (???)


(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k485/drdezmo/UniGo%20small_zpsz4ntb0d3.jpg)[/URL]


Something to tow behind my Scura JJ.

Mike
Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: JJ on June 09, 2016, 02:28:49 PM
>what the heck is a 2002 UNIGO (???)


(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k485/drdezmo/UniGo%20small_zpsz4ntb0d3.jpg)[/URL]


Something to tow behind my Scura JJ.

Mike

OK - Thanks for the clarification! :cool:  Perfect little rig for hauling all one's camping gear!! :thumb:
Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: Dave Swanson on June 10, 2016, 09:22:31 PM
I saw my first T120 that was out and about, not in a showroom.  Very nicely done package.

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee165/dswansbiker/tr120_zpskqljcsib.jpg) (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/dswansbiker/media/tr120_zpskqljcsib.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: menzies on June 11, 2016, 09:01:18 AM
I am really enjoying my T120 and although I really like the black and silver models in my mind the red/silver was like the Meridian years so I bought that color scheme.
Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: drlapo on June 11, 2016, 05:19:08 PM
The green thruxton is sharp: only one with matching paint on the tank , mudguards and side panels
Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: JJ on June 11, 2016, 07:40:06 PM
I saw my first T120 that was out and about, not in a showroom.  Very nicely done package.

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee165/dswansbiker/tr120_zpskqljcsib.jpg) (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/dswansbiker/media/tr120_zpskqljcsib.jpg.html)

This would be a great, reliable, cool all around motorcycle, and a compliment sitting next to any Guzzi in one's garage...(IMHO). :thumb: :cool:
Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: Dulcenea on June 11, 2016, 09:26:14 PM
Just bought a Thruxton R for myself last week. I've been deeply in love with my Griso for several years now but the Thruxton R may have stolen my heart.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v652/dulcenea/image_3.jpeg)
Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: oldbike54 on June 11, 2016, 09:33:03 PM
Just bought a Thruxton R for myself last week. I've been deeply in love with my Griso for several years now but the Thruxton R may have stolen my heart.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v652/dulcenea/image_3.jpeg)

 There is a poster . Carolyn , the smile says it all  :bow:

 Dusty
Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: Devildog on June 11, 2016, 09:53:20 PM
Yes, it looks like the R was made for you, a perfect fit.
Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: Kev m on June 11, 2016, 10:14:53 PM
Just bought a Thruxton R for myself last week. I've been deeply in love with my Griso for several years now but the Thruxton R may have stolen my heart.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v652/dulcenea/image_3.jpeg)

It's OK, we don't judge...  :wink:
Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: Dulcenea on June 11, 2016, 10:55:59 PM
On a related topic, if anyone is interested in a beautiful red 2007 Griso with carbon fiber Mistral pipes, drop me a line... :wink:
Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: johnr on June 12, 2016, 02:45:32 AM
Entertaining 2016 Thruxton 1200R and T120 reviews by Captain Rambunctious

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y7J18D5RX0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI9NxDKAWDQ

Great reviews. Thank you. I must admit I was impressed by the bikes too.
Title: Re: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)
Post by: lucydad on June 12, 2016, 07:45:56 AM
Dulcinea,

Selling your Griso?  Really?  Did you buy a Bonnieville?  I think I saw you on the Triumph Rat forum.