Author Topic: Three cool Triumphs seen in Scottsdale yesterday (NGC) (Read 5676 times)

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)

oldbike54 · « **Reply #1 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

Dusty

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #2 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

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #3 on:** June 07, 2016, 10:35:59 AM »

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

JJ · « **Reply #4 on:** June 08, 2016, 08:02:04 AM »

Quote from: 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

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 · « **Reply #5 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.

JJ · « **Reply #6 on:** June 08, 2016, 09:13:44 AM »

T120 = 494 pounds

V9 - 441 pounds

Travlr · « **Reply #7 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

JJ · « **Reply #8 on:** June 08, 2016, 10:31:05 AM »

Quote from: 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

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 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 08, 2016, 10:41:52 AM »

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

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Something to tow behind my Scura JJ.

Mike

JJ · « **Reply #10 on:** June 09, 2016, 02:28:49 PM »

Quote from: Travlr on June 08, 2016, 10:41:52 AM

>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 · « **Reply #11 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.

menzies · « **Reply #12 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.

drlapo · « **Reply #13 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

JJ · « **Reply #14 on:** June 11, 2016, 07:40:06 PM »

Quote from: 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.

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

Dulcenea · « **Reply #15 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.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 11, 2016, 09:33:03 PM »

Quote from: 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.

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

Dusty

Devildog · « **Reply #17 on:** June 11, 2016, 09:53:20 PM »

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

Kev m · « **Reply #18 on:** June 11, 2016, 10:14:53 PM »

Quote from: 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.

It's OK, we don't judge...

Dulcenea · « **Reply #19 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...

johnr · « **Reply #20 on:** June 12, 2016, 02:45:32 AM »

Quote from: 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

Great reviews. Thank you. I must admit I was impressed by the bikes too.

lucydad · « **Reply #21 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.

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