07-26-2014, 10:41 AM
Had both, and although they are both naked standard retros there isn't much comparison, the CB is smoother, faster, stops better, and is more comfortable. 88 hp vs 58, triple disc brakes vs dual discs, the dlx has ABS not even available as an option on the Triumph, the Honda also has a 6 speed trans vs 5 speed, Has a lot more gas capacity, and is physically larger. The Honda also has chrome head pipes vs stainless on the Triumph which blues badly quickly. The seat is a lot more comfortable on the Honda as well.
Thought of more...the basic Bonnie is one color, no tach, spoke wheels. In order to get two tone paint with typical Triumph scallops with knee pads, a tach, and mag wheels you have to upgrade to the SE model
ahh thought of something else... center stand is standard on the CB, a $250 option on the Triumph.
Honda has a much larger dealer network.
The Triumph was a nice motorcycle. The CB is a great motorcycle.
My 14 DLX and my Bonnie which I sold to my younger brother ( noticed the blued pipes and the gel pad on the seat of the Bonnie which makes the seat tolerable.)
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Thought of more...the basic Bonnie is one color, no tach, spoke wheels. In order to get two tone paint with typical Triumph scallops with knee pads, a tach, and mag wheels you have to upgrade to the SE model
ahh thought of something else... center stand is standard on the CB, a $250 option on the Triumph.
Honda has a much larger dealer network.
The Triumph was a nice motorcycle. The CB is a great motorcycle.
My 14 DLX and my Bonnie which I sold to my younger brother ( noticed the blued pipes and the gel pad on the seat of the Bonnie which makes the seat tolerable.)
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