2022 Triumph Bonneville Lineup
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GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Of course.
To date, I don't recall ever not liking any Triumph Bonneville as it was released ... at least in terms of curb appeal.
To date, I don't recall ever not liking any Triumph Bonneville as it was released ... at least in terms of curb appeal.
I think that whole Triumph lineup--paticularly the Bonneville T120, T100, Street Twin and Scrambler and to a lesser degree the Speedmaster and Bobber--are fine looking motorcycles. For me, their stream-lined, rectangular radiator design that follows the downtubes is the most elegant on the market. If the CB1100 didn't exist, most likely a T120 would be in the garage.
I used to be a big Triumph guy. I've owned around 6 . 3 were 865 Bonnies. Long story short Im a Guzzi and Honda guy now..
The new stuff looks good but not sure I'd own one. Royal Enfields seem more "classic Brit" than any retro Triumph. The modern stuff is basically Japanese pars bin other parts made in Taiwan and China. Triumph design though. I found this out when a Yamaha dealer cross referenced some parts for my 2012 Street Triple R. 1 part was from an 01 R6 and 2 off a Kawi Ninja 636.. These were engine seals by the way.
Went off on a tangent...
Bottom line? The CB is a way better bike. Even better when it's derestricted. If you want true "Classic Brit" style? Get a 650 Interceptor/Continental GT.
The new stuff looks good but not sure I'd own one. Royal Enfields seem more "classic Brit" than any retro Triumph. The modern stuff is basically Japanese pars bin other parts made in Taiwan and China. Triumph design though. I found this out when a Yamaha dealer cross referenced some parts for my 2012 Street Triple R. 1 part was from an 01 R6 and 2 off a Kawi Ninja 636.. These were engine seals by the way.
Went off on a tangent...
Bottom line? The CB is a way better bike. Even better when it's derestricted. If you want true "Classic Brit" style? Get a 650 Interceptor/Continental GT.
Ayrshire Dunx_imp
First service completed
Do all Triumphs have black engines now? Seems to be a thing.
the Ferret
Road warrior
My younger brother has a T-120. Nice bike. It's funny though we have traded back and forth multiple times and afterwards we always say we like the one we bought best.he prefers his Bonnie. I prefer my CB.(and my nephew likes his V7 for reasons after riding it, that neither my brother nor I can figure out lol)
Tev62
Road warrior
If I were to buy a classic Triumph it would have to be a T120. I like the look of the special edition Diamond Edition, 2019 I think it was released. My brother used to have a Meriden T140 Bonnie, my Suzuki 250X7 ran rings around it.
It's not a subject that comes up as often here as it does at MCD, but the one thing that somewhat detracts from the T120's curb appeal is the presence of those very obvious seams at the bottom of the tank. If that tank was as sculpted and seamless as the 17 EX's, the T120 would be a perfect liquid-cooled retro design, top to bottom, front to back.
The dual peashooter pipes are to die for.
Now, in addition to the tank-seams thing, if they could just get that front end to steer less like a cement truck and more like the CB, the T120 would be 100% Win.
The dual peashooter pipes are to die for.
Now, in addition to the tank-seams thing, if they could just get that front end to steer less like a cement truck and more like the CB, the T120 would be 100% Win.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
The T120 has always oozed classic m/c to me, even with the seamed tank. Veal is bulls eye on the pipes.
But for me, I fit less on the Bonneville than the CB1100 - in fact, at the time the CB felt fine.
The Moto Guzzi V7: Another tight saddle ride for me, even more so than the Bonnie, but something feels right atop the little, but modest beast.
But for me, I fit less on the Bonneville than the CB1100 - in fact, at the time the CB felt fine.
The Moto Guzzi V7: Another tight saddle ride for me, even more so than the Bonnie, but something feels right atop the little, but modest beast.
I have what is now an "old" Bonneville, but it runs like new. I had it many years before the 1100 was available in Canada.
The 1100 is still king of the fleet, but I still get plenty of thrills and chills on the Bonneville and have no plans to part with it - even in the face of all those lovely newer models.
The 1100 is still king of the fleet, but I still get plenty of thrills and chills on the Bonneville and have no plans to part with it - even in the face of all those lovely newer models.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Then it must be me. (Heck, I know it's me.) That is why [sadly] I now ride neither.VLJ_imp said:
The Triumph I could ride for about 40 minutes, the CB safely up to 75 minutes before stopping.
In contrast, I can go on the Africa Twin until the tank is nearly dry.
peterbaron
Road warrior
I'll test your endurance in spring, when I fill up mine and we both go until one of the tanks is almost dryGoldOxide_imp said:
...and after that we'll do neglected Ural
:beerchug:
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
lol - thankfully no. I would never stop eating.VLJ_imp said:
You blokes are odd. I can go on any old bike until the tank is full.
I purchased a new 2020 Triumph Bonniville Speedmaster this past September, mainly for ergonomic reasons . It fits my old bones the way my cb didn’t. However I miss the Japanese engineering of the CB. Too many differences to go into here. If I am not mistaken these new 2022 Bonnevilles are actually 2021 models. Because Triumph didn’t come out with 2021 s
Tev62
Road warrior
VLJ_imp said:
