T120 Test by Peter Egan

[Ulvetanna_imp]

I'm lucky and cursed at once, having a large motorcycle collection which keeps me busy (and single, I might add).

I have three CB1100s, a 2013 ABS, 2014 DLX, and 2014 Standard. Have to say I really love these bikes, but the T120 and Thruxton R I purchased last August have more character and are actually easier to ride, at least from my seat of the pants assessment.

On a twisty, winding loop that is a local rider's favorite in these parts, I find that I need to stir the gearbox on my CBs quite frequently to stay in the powerband sweet spot, while the T120 can be ridden through the same sections using only two gears. It has a great engine with a broad spread of torque and handles superbly. Triumph really did a remarkable job with this bike.

For what it's worth, the Thruxton R really doesn't feel that much faster, and I prefer the flat torque curve of the Bonneville.
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Nothing wrong with that, I am sure you earned it and you can't take it with you. Go to town, make the last check you write bounce, I say.

I'm lucky and cursed at once, having a large motorcycle collection which keeps me busy (and single, I might add).

I have three CB1100s, a 2013 ABS, 2014 DLX, and 2014 Standard. Have to say I really love these bikes, but the T120 and Thruxton R I purchased last August have more character and are actually easier to ride, at least from my seat of the pants assessment.

On a twisty, winding loop that is a local rider's favorite in these parts, I find that I need to stir the gearbox on my CBs quite frequently to stay in the powerband sweet spot, while the T120 can be ridden through the same sections using only two gears. It has a great engine with a broad spread of torque and handles superbly. Triumph really did a remarkable job with this bike.

For what it's worth, the Thruxton R really doesn't feel that much faster, and I prefer the flat torque curve of the Bonneville.
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Yep, exactly right, the CB1100 rides like the inline four it is. I like 'em all, love my twins but the I4 is my favorite engine in a bike.