11-04-2017, 07:15 AM
I picked up a 2016 T100 in August of this year at 'clearance' prices. Very nice bike, my second go round with Triumphs this century. I rate it so similar to the CB1100 that its hard to tell the difference.
Budget was a big factor for me, I sold my Ural sidecar rig and decided to replace it with a Triumph based rig. Already knew the sidecar I wanted so my only question was the mule - T100 or T120. For my specific purpose the T100 fit my bill. Classic look and decent sound. Power adequate for my needs. On the day I purchased the $ difference between the 2016 T100 and 2017 T120 was $3,200. Just couldn't justify it that particular day.
I'm around 5'10" with a 30" inseam, the T100 is as comfortable as any other bike I've owned on a 10 hour ride; knees ache and butt - well lets just say sore. On normal day trips it might get a SLIGHT edge in comfort.
I've ridden the T120 and like it a lot, would gladly own one. The handlebar position is perfect for me and the sound and power fun. If they had been available during the time frame I purchased my CB1100 I might have gone Triumph instead; if that had been the case I'd probably have just finished putting a sidecar on the CB!
I've been letting the local Triumph dealer service my other bikes (2 Hondas) because in my area they are price competitive and do good work without an attitude.
Ride them both and see what you think.
Budget was a big factor for me, I sold my Ural sidecar rig and decided to replace it with a Triumph based rig. Already knew the sidecar I wanted so my only question was the mule - T100 or T120. For my specific purpose the T100 fit my bill. Classic look and decent sound. Power adequate for my needs. On the day I purchased the $ difference between the 2016 T100 and 2017 T120 was $3,200. Just couldn't justify it that particular day.
I'm around 5'10" with a 30" inseam, the T100 is as comfortable as any other bike I've owned on a 10 hour ride; knees ache and butt - well lets just say sore. On normal day trips it might get a SLIGHT edge in comfort.
I've ridden the T120 and like it a lot, would gladly own one. The handlebar position is perfect for me and the sound and power fun. If they had been available during the time frame I purchased my CB1100 I might have gone Triumph instead; if that had been the case I'd probably have just finished putting a sidecar on the CB!
I've been letting the local Triumph dealer service my other bikes (2 Hondas) because in my area they are price competitive and do good work without an attitude.
Ride them both and see what you think.