09-23-2024, 08:27 PM
Bonneville impressions...
After about a month with the Triumph, here's a few notes on how it compares to the CB1100:
Very happy with the reduced weight. My knees really tell the difference.
Odd, looking down while riding and not seeing that massive lump protruding form both sides. With the Triumph, all I see is road.
The Dart screen is pretty useless (for me). Looking at windshield options, as I've always had one.
I miss the fuel gauge (although the Triumph has a low fuel indicator light).
So far, gas mileage is 38-41 mpg....8-9 mpg less than the Honda!
The 5 speed transmission is adequate for me as I never leave the back roads here.
A fuel injected engine with a choke (enricher)? Huh?
Same oil level window as the Honda, but larger and easier to see.
Haven't done oil change yet, but oil filter is on the underside of the engine, unlike every other bike I've owned where the filter protrudes from the engine front.
Oh...after I finally got used to the horn button ABOVE the turn signal switch, now they are reversed again!!!
Happy with the new bike, however. Just need to become acclimated to the differences.
After about a month with the Triumph, here's a few notes on how it compares to the CB1100:
Very happy with the reduced weight. My knees really tell the difference.
Odd, looking down while riding and not seeing that massive lump protruding form both sides. With the Triumph, all I see is road.
The Dart screen is pretty useless (for me). Looking at windshield options, as I've always had one.
I miss the fuel gauge (although the Triumph has a low fuel indicator light).
So far, gas mileage is 38-41 mpg....8-9 mpg less than the Honda!
The 5 speed transmission is adequate for me as I never leave the back roads here.
A fuel injected engine with a choke (enricher)? Huh?
Same oil level window as the Honda, but larger and easier to see.
Haven't done oil change yet, but oil filter is on the underside of the engine, unlike every other bike I've owned where the filter protrudes from the engine front.
Oh...after I finally got used to the horn button ABOVE the turn signal switch, now they are reversed again!!!
Happy with the new bike, however. Just need to become acclimated to the differences.