12-21-2016, 11:42 PM
A couple of things... Triumph has been doing their "retro" look ever since it was their new look so it's unfair to compare with the CB1100 which only appeared in the USA in 2013. IOW- that triumph "look" has been around a looong time so it's not just the marketing that gets them noticed, being around a long time and hence, their total sales volume through the years gets them noticed.
Also, there are now something like 7 or 8 or 9 current model year variations on the Bonneville platform being sold in the U.S. vs. what? 1 or 2 of the CB?
The first "modern" Bonneville appeared in 2001. The idea that triumph is a slow, old man's bike is from the past. Their bikes of the past three or so years are very well made, reliable, and high quality for their price point.
My 900cc 2014 Bonneville has quite enough power, great torque, and handles a bit better than my '13 CB did. Now there's a 1200cc option. The bikes are much more similar than different, and you can't "hate" either one.
Also, there are now something like 7 or 8 or 9 current model year variations on the Bonneville platform being sold in the U.S. vs. what? 1 or 2 of the CB?
The first "modern" Bonneville appeared in 2001. The idea that triumph is a slow, old man's bike is from the past. Their bikes of the past three or so years are very well made, reliable, and high quality for their price point.
My 900cc 2014 Bonneville has quite enough power, great torque, and handles a bit better than my '13 CB did. Now there's a 1200cc option. The bikes are much more similar than different, and you can't "hate" either one.