02-05-2015, 01:47 PM
When it comes to industrial design, I'm obviously quite opinionated and I apologize for that. The irony after stating all of the above is that if someone handed me the money to go out an buy a Bonneville today. I'd pick one of the newer machines. Because the benefits offered by the modern machines: the safety, reliability, decreased emissions, etc. can't be matched by the older bikes. While I don't mind tinkering on motorcycles and even find it enjoyable I still primarily like simply riding the things the best. In their own light, the modern designs are just fine and that's not meant as a backhanded compliment. At one point I myself was attracted enough to visit the local Triumph dealership just to get a closer look at the bikes for myself.
Now when I get to the point that I can no longer ride, I might well sell off everything I own that is motorcycle related in order to fund the purchase of a vintage Bonneville to just sit and stare at, assuming that I can still see.
Now when I get to the point that I can no longer ride, I might well sell off everything I own that is motorcycle related in order to fund the purchase of a vintage Bonneville to just sit and stare at, assuming that I can still see.