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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: kingoffleece on June 24, 2017, 09:30:46 PM
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So the bride and I went to my buddies Triumph dealership for demo days and I rode the T120 and she rode the T100.
To say we were impressed is understating it A LOT.
Now, we've had 3 of the new Bonnies (a 790 and two 865's) and put almost 30000 miles on those three bikes. We have a baseline.
These new bikes are as good as advertised.
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The Bonnies are nice bikes. I owned a 790cc Centennial Edition in a lovely Lucifer Orange and Silver for almost 50,000 miles. Zero problems, and a very nice ride.
I've ridden my buddy's 2016 T-120 ...... performance wise, it's got some real punch compared to the previous series bikes. Plus better suspension. Nice fit and finish, too.
Bob
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I can appreciate that they have done them well. I just have no feeling of excitement or interest about them.
Chaque a son gout, as always.
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The Triumphs are the best-quality, most dependable European brand on the market right now.
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I just have no feeling of excitement or interest about them.
I liked the Thruxton R until I got to see one in the flesh. Maybe if I rode one.
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The Triumphs are the best-quality, most dependable European brand on the market right now.
Would agree with that 100%. :thumb: I had a new 2001 Bonnie back in the day. Great little bike! :smiley:
I would own the T100 Bonneville Black...and of course, any of the new Thruxtons! :cool:
(http://thumb.ibb.co/nxAbQ5/Screen_Shot_2017_06_25_at_5_17_00_AM.png) (http://ibb.co/nxAbQ5)
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I saw a T120 Black in a parking lot last week with aluminum Givi bags and flyscreen. I usually don't care for the new Bonnie's but this one was appealing.
(http://thumb.ibb.co/hyocyQ/TRIUMPH_Bonneville_T120_retro_Givi_DLM30.jpg) (http://ibb.co/hyocyQ)
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I saw a T120 Black in a parking lot last week with aluminum Givi bags and flyscreen. I usually don't care for the new Bonnie's but this one was appealing.
(http://thumb.ibb.co/hyocyQ/TRIUMPH_Bonneville_T120_retro_Givi_DLM30.jpg) (http://ibb.co/hyocyQ)
Yes!! "Road Trip!!" :thumb: :1: :cool:
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As a current older model Scrambler owner (I've owned three) I can attest the bikes are overbuilt and dependable. Other than batteries going out like a bolt of lightning 2-3 years after new, I have nothing bad to say. The Scram 865 is an overweight / underpowered little two wheeled tank.
The new models are no doubt another level of fit, finish, and refinement. But too many techno-goodies for my taste and I refuse to step over the line of water cooling. I will not own a water cooled bike, ever.
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... too many techno-goodies for my taste and I refuse to step over the line of water cooling. I will not own a water cooled bike, ever.
There's a place in the world for water-cooled bikes. Just now, with Las Vegas at 114 degrees, this is one of them. I'm thankful the Norge uses 10w60, since most other lower weight oils suffer a great deal in our summer temps.
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I saw a T120 Black in a parking lot last week with aluminum Givi bags and flyscreen. I usually don't care for the new Bonnie's but this one was appealing.
(http://thumb.ibb.co/hyocyQ/TRIUMPH_Bonneville_T120_retro_Givi_DLM30.jpg) (http://ibb.co/hyocyQ)
A concept of "touring" which would fit quite nicely into the "old guy" thread elsewhere. :thumb:
Todd.