Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC)

[JJ]

The Thruxton (white) $12.8K
The Street Twin ($8.8K)
...and the T120 Black ($10.8K)

[oldbike54]

 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 

 Dusty

[Dave Swanson]

Entertaining 2016 Thruxton 1200R and T120 reviews by Captain Rambunctious

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

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

[Guzzistajohn]

Yep, that black bonne is da bomb. Wish I was squishing bugs on that right now!

[JJ]

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 

 Dusty

They have certainly come a long way since their comeback in the early 90's.   I believe sold about 45,000 units+ worldwide last year.    ...and yes, I like the T120 Black as well!  Beautiful fit and finish!

[lucydad]

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.

[JJ]

T120 = 494 pounds

V9 - 441 pounds

[Travlr]

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

[JJ]

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!

JJC

[Travlr]

>what the heck is a 2002 UNIGO (???)


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Something to tow behind my Scura JJ.

Mike

[JJ]

>what the heck is a 2002 UNIGO (???)


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Something to tow behind my Scura JJ.

Mike

OK - Thanks for the clarification!   Perfect little rig for hauling all one's camping gear!!

[Dave Swanson]

I saw my first T120 that was out and about, not in a showroom.  Very nicely done package.

[menzies]

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.

[drlapo]

The green thruxton is sharp: only one with matching paint on the tank , mudguards and side panels

[JJ]

I saw my first T120 that was out and about, not in a showroom.  Very nicely done package.

This would be a great, reliable, cool all around motorcycle, and a compliment sitting next to any Guzzi in one's garage...(IMHO).

[Dulcenea]

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.

[oldbike54]

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.

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

 Dusty

[Devildog]

Yes, it looks like the R was made for you, a perfect fit.

[Kev m]

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.

It's OK, we don't judge... 

[Dulcenea]

On a related topic, if anyone is interested in a beautiful red 2007 Griso with carbon fiber Mistral pipes, drop me a line...

[johnr]

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.

[lucydad]

Dulcinea,

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