Any Triumph T-120 riders among the Guzzisti?

[eljayski]

Surprised that the meriden blue didn't sell; I think it's striking . . .

Can't bring myself to part with the V7; found a 2016 with 13000 miles at the Guzzi dealer where I bought my Mandello.

$6500, I can buy that outright. I've put in for a test ride . . .

[jcctx]

No expert but sounds like to much money to me?????

[kingoffleece]

I know I wouldn't buy a 2016 V7 with 13K for 6.5K.  Nothing wrong there except the price.

[eljayski]

I know I wouldn't buy a 2016 V7 with 13K for 6.5K.  Nothing wrong there except the price.

nor would I; my post wasn't clear, the bike is a Bonneville T120

[Moparnut72]

Where are you located? It would help with posts like this if we knew the location of the poster. My '22 T120 is still for sale at a Nevada dealership has lots of extras for not much more money. They have had it for over a year so there may be some bargaining room.
kk
 

[eljayski]

Where are you located? It would help with posts like this if we knew the location of the poster. My '22 T120 is still for sale at a Nevada dealership has lots of extras for not much more money. They have had it for over a year so there may be some bargaining room.
kk

pm sent

[jackthebiker]

Surprised that the meriden blue didn't sell; I think it's striking . . .

Can't bring myself to part with the V7; found a 2016 with 13000 miles at the Guzzi dealer where I bought my Mandello.

$6500, I can buy that outright. I've put in for a test ride . . .

The blue/chrome looks good, but I gotta wonder if that chrome tank is hard on the eyes in the sun when riding.

[DoubleGuzzi]

.. I gotta wonder if that chrome tank is hard on the eyes in the sun when riding.

I was wondering the same, with V7Carbon Shine.
I seem to recall that at one time, in the UK, chrome tanks weren't allowed - likely due to reflected light. Maybe I remember wrongly. 

[moto-uno]

  You may have that confused with the new Euro legislation that will have chrome plating made basically illegal .

[DoubleGuzzi]

  ...the new Euro legislation...

I was thinking more like in the 1980s or thereabouts. 

[Bill W]

My 2000, Adventurer 900 triple.
I hardly ever ride it since I bought my Cali 1400 but just can't bring myself to sell it

[eljayski]

Started to trade '23 V7 for a NOS '23 T120 but couldn't follow thru . . . knew I'd regret not having the V7.

Scored a 2016 T120 from local MG dealer with repeat customer courtesy pricing of $5999; I'm pleased!

https://www.acesmotorcycles.com/Pre-owned-Inventory-2016-Triumph-Motorcycle-Scooter-Bonneville-T120-Ace-s-Motorcycles-16208865?ref=list

[jackthebiker]

  You may have that confused with the new Euro legislation that will have chrome plating made basically illegal .

The UK and the rest of Europe have turned into the nanny state. They will be chroming parts every day in India or China.

[JHBettsSr]

I ride a Bonneville T120 that I bought new in 2017. It's a great bike and quite fun to ride. I've added a short Dart Flyscreen for some wind relief at higher speeds, a 39 tooth rear sprocket for a bit more torque off the line, and a small tailbag to carry stuff. Of the three bikes I now own the Triumph is the one I'll be buried with. Chain maintenance is no big deal plus the chain drive allows you to easily gear the bike to your own requirements. Stopping for gas or at scenic spots almost always draws a crowd of folks that want to ask/talk about the bike. The T120 is good for a few hundred miles per day but it's not a tourer. My biggest complaint is the tube type tires, if you pick up a nail the whole wheel has to come off. But the chrome spoked wheels sure look cool.

[jackthebiker]

I got mine setup for some light touring, but I do love riding my V7 850 Special.

[barko1]

I have a 22 Speed Twin 1200 which has been faultless and a pleasure to ride. More power than a T120 and a bit sporting. That said I'm likely to sell it for a V100 because I like having a Guzzi.

[rocker59]

T120 Bonneville Black is on my short list to replace my '04 California.

 

[rocker59]

My 2000, Adventurer 900 triple.
I hardly ever ride it since I bought my Cali 1400 but just can't bring myself to sell it

Let me know, if you change your mind!

We had a purple Adventurer as a shop bike at the dealership I worked at back in '98-'00 timeframe.  We put Super III pistons in it, and some other tweaks.

It was fun, but did need some suspension upgrades to match the horsepower upgrades.

Those T300 bikes were really nice machines.  I had a Sprint Executive with Tiger gearing.  I was fast, and with the big 6.6 gallon fuel tank, could go forever between fuel stops!

[Missionguzzi]

This confused me....  Thinking of my 1960s Triumphs, many of them owned from late 60s up until the early 2000s.  Had several, T120 Bonnevilles and TR6 Tigers (single carb version).  Last one in my stable was an estate-sale special which I rebuilt and renovated somewhere around 2005, which served as a reminder why I had traded my last previous Triumph for an 850T Guzzi in the late 80s.  The old Triumphs were beautiful, sexy bikes, which were fast and agile WHEN they worked right, which wasn't often or for very long, requiring lots of tune-up attention.  Just like all the Britbikes of that era.  I have heard from many that the new Triumphs are much better machines, but also physically larger and heavier than the vintage bikes.

[bobrebos1]

I like the new T120s.  Sorry to hear they aren’t good on the interstate because I travel on interstates on trips once in a while. 

[DoubleGuzzi]

Quote from: Missionguzzi on January 17, 2025, 02:04:09 PM

    .. the new Triumphs are much better machines, but also physically larger and heavier than the vintage bikes.

The 'new' range of Triumphs (Hinckley, not Meriden) are entirely different beasts. I've been on two UK factory visits, around the turn of millenium, and the attention to detail is amazing to see. My 900 Trident was taller than ideal otherwise easily my favourite bike so far, having taken me on a few tours to France/Spain. The weight was likely comparable to larger Meriden Triumphs - I haven't checked. Only sold due to (curtailed) emigration to Stateside.
Back in the UK, my 955i Sprint ST put up with my ownership for more than 20 years and other than relatively minor electrical ailments, was an excellent all rounder, nowhere near able to compare with classic Triumphs. Powerful, frugal, some weather protection, quick, fun yet relaxing. Sadly I became too frail for its size and weight, so had to go.
My just today sold, 900 Street Twin is the closest that I've come to a classic Triumph, being the smallest, lowest, lightest of the range (excluding the new 400). Not very quick but comfy, very frugal and reliable. (Assembled in Thailand and non the worse for it.) With a 2-1 exhaust and a lithium battery, the weight is down in 165-170Kg territory.
So why sell? A certain V7 is tugging at my heart strings.   

What a lovely looker the Trumpet of yours is.    (Proper mudguards, for typical British weather.)

[jackthebiker]

I like the new T120s.  Sorry to hear they aren’t good on the interstate because I travel on interstates on trips once in a while.

I assure you a T120 setup with a windshield and bags is an excellent touring bike for light solo touring. Two people on a 10 day trip, not so much.

[eljayski]

Well, my month-long infatuation with the t120 has ended . . . had put $500 down to hold the 2016 while I found financing but called the deal off yesterday. Just can't come to terms with chain drive. Besides, a V7 and a Mandello are an embarrassment of riches, already. I'm glad to have started this thread, learned a lot!