Is The Triumph Bonneville Bobber Better Than...
Vložit
- čas přidán 5. 12. 2017
- CLASS HAS STARTED! ddfm.me/SMARTRiderBasicTraining
Learn how to become a S.M.A.R.T. Rider for only $10!
ENTER THE $800 REVZILLA GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY!
-- ☑️ Motorcycle Gear Giveaway www.MotorcycleGearGiveaway.com
This book is going to help you understand the important “dos and don’ts” of the motorcycling world!
Get the guide ----- www.MotorcycleBeginnersGuide....
Support DanDanTheFireman on Patreon for just $1 a month:
goo.gl/fEFFv7
MY FAVORITE GEAR:
► bit.ly/DDFMGear
MY T-SHIRTS:
► amzn.to/2uJxJlV
Full Disclosure: Some of the links I use are affiliate links. This means I may get a small commission at no charge to you. I appreciate you supporting my channel so that I can make better videos for you guys!
CHECK OUT MY SPONSORS:
► Thunder Press - www.ThunderPress.net
MY SOCIAL:
► Official Website: www.dandanthefireman.net/
► FaceBook: goo.gl/HPCi8G
► Instagram: goo.gl/hngf8Z
► Twitter: bit.ly/DDFMTwitter
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
👇👇👇 FULL LIST OF WHAT I USE 👇👇👇
MY RIDING GEAR:
► Bell Bullitt TT: amzn.to/2d17mPO
► Roland Sands Design Dezel Gloves: amzn.to/2d19qaR
► S&S Rust and Redemption Jeans: amzn.to/2mn2RWo
► Roland Sands Design Tracker Jacket: amzn.to/2chhiWQ
► Fly Street Cool Pro Mesh Jacket: goo.gl/QeNHV5
► ICON 1000 Elsinore Motorcycle Boots: goo.gl/Cmrthg
MY EQUIPMENT:
► SENA SMH10r: amzn.to/2cqfRmm
► GoPro HERO4 Black Edition: amzn.to/2cucOM0
► Yi 4k Action Camera: amzn.to/2tdl9du
► GoPro HERO3 White Edition: amzn.to/2cqgWLc
► Tascam DR-05 Digital Audio Recorder: amzn.to/2d1aMCf
► Sony ECM-CS3 Stereo Lapel Mic: amzn.to/2d8IpkA
► DJI Phantom 3 Standard: amzn.to/2mdu6U2
► Ram Mounts Handlebar Rail Mount with U-Bolt Base and Universal X-Grip Cell Phone Holder: amzn.to/2gkWv3F
MY RIDE:
► 2012 Harley Davidson Nightster 1200cc (Sportster)
► Vance and Hines FuelPak FP3: goo.gl/Pp8RFr
► Roland Sands Design Fly-By-Wire Grips: amzn.to/2d8PxyB
► Custom Black 1" Short Riser Set For Harley: goo.gl/rA1CUX
► Biltwell Moto Bar Handlebars (Dimpled): amzn.to/2cKKbIl
► Burly Brand 20" Black Sissy Bar w/Pad: amzn.to/2eKdGMc
► Sportster LED Headlight: amzn.to/2urIsAx
► Burly Brand MX Style Footpegs: amzn.to/2fbGDEX
► Roland Sands Design Cafe Gas Cap: amzn.to/2cAkUWO
► Roland Sands Design Tracker 2-1 Exhaust: amzn.to/2cABbrv
► Roland Sands Design Speedo Relocation Kit: amzn.to/2cAAnTM
► Roland Sands Design LED Indicator Lights: amzn.to/2cUsQP6
► Mustang Fast-Back Seat for Harley Sportster: amzn.to/2cAlDHM
► Progressive 412 Series 13.5" Shocks: amzn.to/2ciCe1i
► Mitas E-07 Front Tires: goo.gl/ZyszNV
► Duro HF 904 Median Dual-Sport Rear Tire: amzn.to/2kT7B6P
#ScramblerSportster #Scrambler #SportsterScrambler #HarleySportster #Learning
DanDanTheFireman is not intended to be a source for advice. Visitors to DanDanTheFireman should always seek the advice of an appropriately qualified professional. DanDanTheFireman assumes no responsibility for information contained on this channel and disclaims all liability in respect of such information. In addition, none of the DanDanTheFIreman content will form any part of any contract between us or constitute any type of offer by DanDanTheFireman. Specific disclaimers may apply in addition to certain content or parts of the channel. DanDanTheFireman hereby excludes liability for any claims, losses, demands, or damages of any kind whatsoever with regard to any information, content, or services provided, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damages, compensatory damages, loss of profits, or data, or otherwise.
How To Ride A Motorcycle
how to ride a motorcycle for beginners
Visitors to the DanDanTheFireman Channel should always seek training in person from an accredited training facility. DanDanTheFireman and its owners, assumes no responsibility for information contained on this channel and disclaims all liability in respect of such information. DanDanTheFireman hereby excludes liability for any claims, losses, demands, or damages of any kind whatsoever with regard to any information, content, or services provided, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damages, compensatory damages, loss of profits, or data, or otherwise.
The Trumpy Bobber is the sexiest Motorcycle I've seen in the last 30 years ... stunning bike - Triumph are knocking every ride category out of the park.
Left my iron 883 for this , never been happier
Harley shmarley, triumph is where it's at😎
How does it handle long distance, im after a small bike that can do everything
Whats with the sound? Its the only reason i would buy a harley rather than the triumph bobber
I parked next to one of the Silver ones last weekend. I was admiring it and didn't realize it was a factory bike until I saw the badge on the seat. As soon as I rode home, I looked it up. Great looking bike!
LOVE my bobber black after a sporty hugger and iron 883 , ZERO regrets
I think the Indian Scout Bobber is my favorite, but this Triumph looks like an absolute beauty too.
I actually wet myself the first time I saw one in person. Absolutely gorgeous.
I got a Bobber Black. I love it. I get about 54-57 mpg or 4.1-4.8 l/100km. Only thing I would do to improve the stock bike would be adjustable suspension. Im 6ft 270lbs so I could lose weight, it be cheaper lol. Other than that its great, even on longer 6 hour rides during weekend trips with a back pack an tank bag for storage. Maybe some would like it to have more lean before the pegs scrape. As a new rider, an it being my first bike it keeps me from over doing it in corners. Im ok with that. It is plenty fun, and looks great stock. I added a bunch of Triumph Accesories, but no performance only style.
I’m currently considering buying the bobber black as my very first bike as well. Do you feel it is too much bike as a persons very first bike?
@@GB-mh2rf it was my first Bike. If you are responsible and respect what the Bike can do it can be. If you find that you do well on the Motocycle school course Id say follow the above an you’re good.
Just bought the Bonnie T120. It’s fantastic!
Are you happy with the t120?
This bike is beautiful. My #2 choice. I wen't with the Indian Bobber Twenty and haven't even looked back.
I have a Bobber Black and it’s the best bike I have ever owned. And I’ve had a lot of them.....
Do you still have it?
Ive bought the speedmaster 1200 and i cannot be happier ❤️❤️❤️
It's funny how it never fails, no matter what the video is about, there's always the comments saying "but this is better" or "i dont like this because it does this and something else doesn't" It's just a sea of this has this, and this doesn't have that... Can we all agree there's no perfect bike out there, never has been and never will be that gets the tick from every rider? Choice of bike should be what your heart says yes to. Triumph Bobber, Indian Scout, Harley 48, etc, etc.....It's a wonder any of these bikes sell at all going by the comments here!! Apparently every one of them are shit in some way. You cant please everyone, there's always that element out there who whinge over the slightest thing and the smallest detail turns them off for life! Go with the bike that puts the biggest smile on your face as you ride it out of the dealers, that's all you need to worry about and stay safe!
Thanx Dan. Enjoyed your review. Well done.
I'm on my 3rd. Sportster & love them but I'm gonna check out the Indian Scout Bobber. I haven't seen anything negative about that bike, in fact anyone who test rides one is very impressed. I'm a Harley guy but I'm very interested in the Indian.
Jim Mansi I'm with you. I love my Sporty, but Polaris is doing some really great things with Indian and I'm definitely going to test ride some before I make up my mind for my next bike.
FR nah, what Jim means is he loves his current Harley AND all the other non-Harley bikes he's owned over the years.
FR no I don't mean that at all, currently I ride a Sportster but also have a GSXR 750 track bike & just sold an 07 GSXR 750 that I rode on street for the past three yrs. & loved that bike. I love all bikes, I think you misunderstood my comment, no biggie, stay safe!
As soon as I test drive the scout bobber I bought it.
I was leaning toward the Sportster 48 and I loved it when I took the 48 for a test ride, but the riding position was not totally comfortable, my upper body was hunched over forward. I am looking at the Triumph Speedmaster Bonneville, which appears to have a more upright riding position, my preference at 5'8''. Any feedback on the Sportster riding position would be appreciated.
Great vid. Someone should do a Triumph Bobber Black vs. Harley Nightster comparison!
Damn! That Morello red is hot. I like that it's a parallel twin instead of V Twin. Probably sounds really nice with pipes.
I bought the Black! Picking it up on Thursday! In Canada with the accessories I got it came out to $18,500. Stock I think was $16,000
I own a Thruxton 1200 and it is a brilliant bike. I'm a lard ass and get over 50 mpg riding it like a fool. I rode with a light guy who had the R (before he wrecked it). He was getting better than 60 mpg. I'd say the Bobber would easily be good for over 100 miles before needing to start looking for a gas station.
Triumph wanted to keep it consistent with their old bikes and gave it a chain, but frankly, I'd like it much better with a belt. With those low slung pipes and triangle swingarm, lubing that chain is going to require some clever angling. I'd probably add a Scottoiler and call it a day.
There are aftermarket forward controls available for it for taller riders. Triumph will surely have their own soon too with the upcoming release of the Speedmaster. Bars are an easy switch too.
You can't go wrong with these Triumph twins. They are stone ax reliable and the 1200s got plenty of go.
Amazing bikes , had Two 883 sportsters 01 XLH “14 iron , the bobber black does not make me miss them , or the shaking .
Such a beautiful bike!
I've had the standard bobber a couple of years, closest thing to a flawless machine i've ever ridden. My only complain is the turnsignals don't self-cancel (oh how we suffer. ;) )
I think reviewers make too much out of the "bobber"" thing. It's just a flawless roadbike if you're not touring. I wish they had called it something else, like maybe just a B120 or something, then people wouldn't fixate so much on the word. (Plus it's a stupid sounding word.) And even touring it's not as bad as people say, throw a rucksack on your back, the seating position and seat itself are comfee. People used to tour the world on whatever they had. As for the tank size, it's more than enough range for most places between filling stations, even out on the central plains.
That thing is beautiful! Only wish for a bigger tank, but I get it.
Some people put a bigger tank on ;em, a speedmaster tank. Hurts the aesthetics to me.
I ride out on the huge open spaces of the high central plains, as well as in the rockies. Lots of distance between towns. Never had a problem with the stock tank, dunno what the fuss is about.
I’m liking these bobber videos. I just bought the new scout bobber with abs. I’m loving it coming from riding sport bikes a long time ago it doesn’t feel a whole lot different. It DEFIANTLY has the power and with the foot controls being more foward I am slightly leaned foward which is reminiscent of the sport bikes I used to ride. Plus to me it was the best looking with the triumph coming in second.
Diego Alvarez think I'm about to do the same cbrs r1s all my life but I'm in love with the bobbers debating on the Indian or the triumph
I saw this bike in person and it was like love at first sight man! Does anybody know about aftermarket customization?
Great video Dan! You need to do more test rides.
I to have ridden the HD 48, Triumph Bobber and the Indian Scout in my quest to find the best mid size cruiser. I love my big touring Electra Glide but for country rides and city commuting it's a big girl to roll around. I have owned 4 Sporsters in my riding days and the 48 just didn't feel much different than all the others, although much quicker still the same feel through the bars and I was looking for a smoother ride but not an metric bike. The Triumph has tons of power but it falls off quickly in the rev range as did the 48 and the fact that it felt like I was riding a Sportster on steroids. That combined with the shorter fuel range, chain drive and the faux parts led me to buy the Indian Scout Sixty. It has better power delivery into a higher RPM range, it's a smother riding machine all around, has a larger fuel capacity and belt drive and just has that modern day Bobber look. I chose the sixty purely for the overall look with the blacked out look pretty much everywhere and the lower price kept me in the price range I was comfortable with. Being slightly down on overall horse power really didn't matter to me as it was bought for solo riding and to highly modify, however I was still impressed with the power of this slightly smaller power plant.
hey man great stuff. could you make a video about shifting smooth up and down. how to properly engine break. thanks. oh and I have the same bike that you have so I can relate.
I have been learning on my little Honda rebel 300 for the past 3 months. I was planning on getting this or iron 883 as my next bike on my year mark. Would you say the triumph bobber black requires more experience?
i like the new speedmaster more but all triumphs look and sound great
kaycee simmons the cillinder looks awefull. Kills the bike for me.
It’s a parallel twin. What’s not to like about the cylinders?
Beautiful bike! Would to hear your thoughts after a test ride.
Traction control and other rider aids would be super nice to have. I wish more cruisers had them.
I almost love the Bonneville Bobber's look. I love the bobber look. I want to bob my own Honda VLX 600. The thing I don't like is that the line of the bike, with the seat so far forward, doesn't look so streamlined to me. I know you can move the seat back, but I think it does require tools. I've been meaning to ask the dealership to do that, but I think they might not be keen on the idea. They should, if I'm itching to verify if I like the look, and riding position. If I did pull the trigger on a new bike, this bike would be it. I'm glad they're adding the black. Cruise control sounds awesome.
Edit: Oh, the other thing, for me, is that the handlebars are not angled as much as my own bike that I've gotten used to. The Bonneville Bobber feels weird; more like a mountain bike, which I'm not used to. But this is just sitting on it in the showroom, and not on the road. I probably(?) will get used to it.
Edit x2: I'm used to 100 miles per tank, as my VLX 600 has 2.9 gallons.
Bike looks cool
I own one and love it. Super fun to ride and get positive comments every time I gas up. I agree it's not a "real" Bobber. I got rid of the stupid BOBBER decals. The tank size if fine. I can go 100 miles and your ass needs to get off of it after 2 hours anyways. So do it at a gas station.
Like the abs, don't care about 6 speed, water cooled is nice but hate the plumbing, riding modes are nice, belt drive please. I'm a Harley guy but the Bonneville is sweet! Triumph has a great selection of Bonnies, I prefer forwards, definitely need another gallon, don't like the Indian Bobber, mostly because of that huge radiator. Stay safe brother
i bought one and i love it.
I've had a triumph bobber (2018) looks amazing. Only problem i found is its a bit small. If they did an XL version of it would be amazing
the Bobber black is the best one
The speedmaster and t120 fuel tanks will bolt to the bobber as well if you want more range
Holy hell, where are you finding one of these starting
I'm soon due to acquire my Son's T-Bobber, but prefer a 16" front wheel. Does a stock Bobber Black 16" wheel fit on the standard Bobber? anyone?
Nice review, my first street bike was a Bonneville, chopped, stripped and bobbed back in the early 80s, It was impractical and a lot of fun. Currently I just picked up a HD 48 last week, Just loved the look of the thing. I know that 2.1 gallons is not much. In Fact the bike does not like to pass any gas station without whimpering for me to stop and fill her up, but she is a lot of fun to ride. I have always loved the bobbed look. I looked long and hard at the Indian Scout, was just about to buy the thing when my heart strings got pulled by seeing a red 48 at the dealership and it was all over. I think that the Scout would have been in my garage if I had not seen that red, after all it does have so much to offer including fuel capacity. But then I have a Star Raider for when I need to do road mileage, the 48 is all about town.
I think the scout is going do good and maybe HD will release a water cooled 1200 to answer to it. HD is changing a lot lately.
I hope indian does good and they do not have the Victory syndrome. I feel we need another strong American brand on the market just to keep things interesting
Cruisers are so cool ! But seeing the sole of your boots almost scraping the asphalt while leaning the bike on curves scared the shit out of me. OTH I loathe sportbikes so a naked or a DP, or better yet, a Scramble (currently in love with the Fantic Caballero 500.
The Triumph is a beautiful bike. If I were buying one though, my money would go to the Indian Scout Bobber.
@rockn roll I think they are both gorgeous. I'm less of a classic Triumph fan than I am an American V-twin fan though. So the Indian gets my vote. Ride safe 🤙
How tall are you? Wondering cause I'm 5'5
How's the maintenance on this bike ?
Dan, excellent review, yet again. I have a Triumph Street Twin (which is most excellent) and I have test rode a Bobber several times. It's really a good bike, great ride from the engine to the handling of the bike. Get on one and you'll see for your self.
I will say the seat can take its toll on you after awhile. I had one Bobber over a weekend and the seat did start to wear on me. That could have been because I was riding it like my Twin, the seats are totally different, but I'm sure it would be something I could adjust to if I had the bike in my garage.
Either way, it is an excellent bike which I"m sure you would enjoy.
Would give up on my rusting 4 yr old iron 883 for this right now , but ££££
Glasgow Harley Rider
I was at the store the other day and seen both these bikes side by side.
Bobber won hands down.
Forward controls on a bobber make no sense. Triumph got it right with mid controls! Forward controls are only for touring, a bobber with a small tank and lighter weight is for the twisties and general street hoolaginism.
Why is the HD 48 in this line up - not the Steet Bob?
Did you lose your phone at 3:59?
Although this bike is less powerful than the Indian I’d say this one still gives Indian a good challenge as this one is lighter. A buddy of mine has it and the first 1-3 gears are pretty aggressive. Sweet bike.
I was pro Triumph Bobber until I saw the Bonneville Speedmaster
Most of the images of the video are from the old version. The new one comes with twin front disks.
I know your comment is two years old so probably not worth mentioning but I think the bobber black had twin front disks the regular bobber still just has one.
Im looking for a bobber and prolly going for the 48 due to it by far looks the best the indians engine and fender are hidious
If you think the scout bobber is ugly I don't know what to tell you lol
Nathen M scout engine is ugly cant really argue
ABS isn’t an option I’m interested in.
I disabled it on my beemer
At this point Harley shouldn't be mentioned, they have dropped the ball.
They have become complacent catering to the retiring baby boomers
@@travisc231 not really. The livewire, Bronx, Pan America, 1250 Custom, and currently the Street 750 & Street Rod. How do any of those cater to retiring baby boomers? Harley has been a niche manufacturer for decades, just the same as Ducati is a niche manufacturer. That has served them well, as they have made a lot of money from that niche. The market is starting to shift, and so HD is adapting. What's the problem?
@@usmcvet0313 notice the time of my comment...8 months ago...before ANY of those bikes were even announced.
@@travisc231 that's a fair point, which I will concede about the new models. However, the point still stands; especially now with the new models. Even if we rewind back to October of last year, let's look at what HD had in its past/ present portfolio outside of heavyweight, air-cooled bikes. The Street bikes, VRod, XR1200, and all the Buell bikes.
@@usmcvet0313 yeah, a company that has been around for over 100years, ups and downs, straight...should be disregarded??
HD is still the standard...thats why every video compares there bike...to Harley, like it or not.
Looks like the pegs must scrap the road very easily
THE bobber is Triumphs fastest selling motorcycle, I think they nailed it with Speedmaster though
theirs 5 colors you missed out competition green :)
Yes a small tank is a big deal long term. Too much fake stuff on engine (fake carb, fake cylinder cooling fins). Junking looking engine. Most everything else is cool though. Solution- Indian Scout bobber Twenty. Better choice in every category. No complaints.
$13,400.00 bobber black
Groundclearance like a vacuum cleaner 🤔
i prefer bonnevilles that look like bonnevilles. wish they come up with a 1200cc Street Twin
Speed Twin! Coming so soon!
Too bad bmw didn’t do a bobber r nine t, that engine rips the shit out of both of these and they could’ve tuned it more low. Ahhh, would’ve been bad ass...
Harley should hang their heads in shame over the flaws in their twin cam motors. They haven't even tried to fix it.
That’s the old model new one is far better
The Putty Road.
I watch videos like this and I'm like, I don't give a fuck about abs, riding modes, traction control and shit like that. Its a bike not a car I don't need that shit, I mean it's cool and all but again its a bike not a car. Lmao but that's just me.
*waits to get flamed*
Too bad most triumphs are made in Thailand, Harley's are at least assembled in the U.S....
Too bad Harley hasn't kept up with young riders and on the brink of going out of business. I don't see them lasting too much longer and you can see them shift gears (no pun intended) by trying to focus on smaller bikes for countries like India.
Actually some hds are made in Brazil and india... Sooo not all American either..
ywbyun harely 48 not offering electronic rider aids that come standard with the bobber black, lost them my business
Too bad nobody buys harleys anymore.
I own 2 pair of HD motorcycle boots, both are made in CHYNA...
Can't decide between Triumph Bobber and Harley Sportster/streetbob.
I love everything of the triumph, but the harley sounds so much better. 😥
Sound is really Important to me.
Carburetors suck, thats all you really need to know.
That's not a bobber. Full fender, ABS, riding modes. Just because it has a floating seat doesn't make it a bobber
Tyler Fair well they kinda had to make it street legal... considering its a bike for the streets..
The modern bobber is modeled after the 1940s and 1950s Harleys, that had the floating seat, this the name bobber. Those had full fenders and all and they are still bobbers.
I guess the new Harley's aren't Harley's because they don't sound like Harley's. SMH.
Tyler Fair the rear fender is short like an original bobber. Also mid controls, single seat and much lower weight than the mentioned Harley and Indian make it much closer to what a bobber originally was!