Why the Bonneville is one of the GREATEST bikes of all time
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The Triumph Bonneville is one of the greatest bikes of all time! it is the perfect combination of classic and modern! It has the retro cafe racer look, but has the modern technology!
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Worked at a couple truimph dealerships as a mechanic. The Bonneville has really grown into a great bike, good size to start with, and big enough to stay with. One thing I would tell people was they're an easy bike to live with. Completely turn key, fun to ride, and look great. You really don't get tired of them, they're fun, easy to ride, it's not a bike you really need to mentally prepare for when you're going out on a ride. Just big and strong enough to handle freeways, but fine in cities, not hard to handle at all. We sold tons of them. A set of nice pipes, some suspension upgrades and it's even better. There's good aftermarket support with them too. Just one of those bikes you'll just love having around.
Own a thruxton it is the most fun I'm 68 and I call it my fountain of youth. 😊
I'm in the uk and its very common to "flash" your headlight to let another car/bike out at a busy junction or to warn another driver etc, most cars have the same.
Don't you know, only the USA matters., lol. My fellow citizens embarrass me quite often with having zero knowledge of how the rest of the world works and having such arrogance. My apologies.
Colonist!
@@chrisdigital really dumb comment
@@stankygeorge colon
@@chrisdigital For shame on us Americans for not having intimate knowledge of the road etiquette of foreign countries!
You even had authentic english weather for the test ride
That's authentic English summer weather.
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I'm a Harley guy and have been riding since I was 14, I'm 73 now. Over the years I have had many brands and models. Besides my Harley's I have a 1979 Triumph Bonneville T-140 E I have kept since new. Still runs great adn I enjoy riding it from time to time.
Hi Tom, I'm 65 and my story is the same as yours. I bought my 1976 Triumph Bonneville brand new and dated my wife to be riding the Triumph. After many decades and motorcycles the Bonney is still in the garage and even better my Debbie is still at my side. Happy Riding, John
"The pass button...possibly the dumbest thing..."😖
At age 70, I have been riding a Triumph Speed Triple for 14 years and I use "that dump pass button" EVERY time I hit an intersection, driveway or long line on oncoming traffic TO KEEP THEM OUT OF MY SPACE! It's not a guarantee, but it helps.👍
Triumph, keep the dumb button!
I’m 61 and loving my 2007 Speed Triple !
Who is this bike aimed at? People who appreciate elegance, beauty and simplicity in a motorcycle. Oh.
amen
This bike is so gorgeous, wish I could've handled it better! Had it for a year, but as a newb and shortie struggled with it. Now I've got the nimble Triumph Street Triple R
Why the long face ?
Still one of the prettiest motorcycles on the market love Triumph
My very first bike was a 1977 Bonneville 750
I loved that bike and wish I still had it.
My uncle brought it home and had me help him tear it down and completely refresh the bike, paint, badges ECT. It was beautiful lil did I know at the time we were building that bike for me 🥹.
Had a 59 Tiger and 69 Bonneville. Triumph bikes have a soul.
They did have a soul... this hasn't
@@stevegreenwood7837 Agreed. These new Triumphs only have the name. If you want a bike like the real Triumph then buy a Royal Enfield 650. I owned a 61 a 69 and 71 Triumph and a BSA Goldstar. I liked the BSA the best, the motor had been gone through and sorted out.
Agree. Despite other remarks, even the new Bonnevilles have a soul. Lovely bikes.
back when people using the roads had respect for each other and and long before texting or whatever , they would flash their lights when a vehicle was passing them to let the other driver know they were far enough ahead to pull back into the lane . this was started by truck drivers being passed by other trucks to let the passing driver know his trailer was clear .
later it turned into people flashing their lights if they wanted to pass the person ahead .
These modern triumphs are the equivalent of LS swapping the engine on a classic car you get the cool look with it being more reliable
I rode an '08 thruxton 12,000 miles in the past 6 months. Reliable bike that looks cool. Old dudes always thought it was a restored 70s or 80s bike. They hold value too, they make for a great beginner bike and awesome city bikes. I even did a couple 500 mile days on my thruxton
@Will Johnson i "upgraded" to an 05 Speed Triple. If i was in the position to own multiple bikes, the thruxton would have stayed. Riding carbs in the winter time gives a very authentic motorcycling experience!
I have an 08 and my back kills me after an hour
I absolutely love my Triumph Bonneville T120! They are the swizz army knives of Motorcycles!
Have had two, 59 Tiger and 68 Bonneville. English bikes have a soul. Joy of shifting to second gear early, feeling the low end torque and sound.
A friend of mine who's a sound engg by profession makes it a point to ride the same model everywhere he goes, he has covered over 90,000kms past 5 years and it's still going strong. They have come a long way for sure
I LOVE my Triumph Bonneville T 100. I bought her new in 2007 with 865cc and carburetors (fuel injectors came along in 2009). I’ve thought of trading her in for the 1200 Bonneville but I don’t want anyone else riding her.
I absolutely love Triumph!
Boy you not the only one born raised with triumphs love them
Riding in the rain on a triumph.
England would be proud of you.
Bought my 2005 brand new and 30k+ miles later I still love it.
I had a 1966 Triumph when I was a teenager in the '70s. Wish I had the $$$ to get this Triumph now.
I had a small Honda at about the same time and I lusted after a 60s Bonneville 650. Finally, at age 72, I have a Bonneville T100. Updates on the new bike are frankly appreciated by me and yes, even the new Bonnevilles have a soul.
I have a '17 Bonneville Bobber I love it, such a beautiful and fun to ride bike
Thanks again for sharing this video Shaun. Triumph has now surely returned to the glory days it once had with the new machines they are producing. Regards, Bob M. South Wales
My first new bike was a 1971 Triumph Bonneville..Paid cash for it $1,425 ..Would do 110 mph with passenger. Good looking bikes they are.
Just got my T100 a couple months ago and I love it.
Your right, it is a motorcycle icon. Many have gotten well over 100k. The 360 crank give it a sound no other has. Handling on the 865 Bonnie is incredible
The most common bike/car accident is a car making left turn at an intersection. A static, single light might get lost in back lights, or just blind to the mind. But a flashing light seems to be more noticeable, much like a flashing type brake light.
I'm surprised you said the passing light is useless! It might be the different roads we have in the UK. Often times, we have fairly narrow roads where only one vehicle can go at a time, so flashing your high beams is the polite way to invite someone to go ahead.
Indeed. Or different notions of politeness! I wouldn't want a vehicle without a flasher switch in the UK.
I have a Triumph Street Twin (Bonneville) 900 cc. - 65 HP. Awesome bike, wonderful engine, I did some short trips (between 700 and 2000 km) with my wife, we loved her, it's a comfortable bike, good for cities too. I only feel some difference between her and the other two Honda bikes I have (Africa Twin and XRE 300 - it's an enduro bike sold in South America); the Honda have a better steering feeling, more intuitive and light, the Triumph is someway heavier on curves and a worse steering angle, but nothing terrible (883, V-Rod etc. are much, much worse LOL).
I love the retro feeling she has, combined with a cool engine that gives you a lot of torque at low rpm, and a nice sound from her stock exhaust. And of course the analog panel is great.
i had a 1969T120 bonnie in the early 70s, (ton up boys) im 65 now and have had a 2022 model for about 3 weeks now, fell in love as soon as i saw it , apart from the upgrades it's the same looks, the same colour as my original, not ridden for about 35 years and took to it like a duck to water. the power and handling is amazing, ifeel like king of the road. thank you Triumph you've made my retirement a joy.
T100 is a 900 LC. The Bonnie you've got is an 865 AC. Upgrade the suspension and all a hoot to ride. In the UK we ride on narrow hedgerow lined roads and will ride on dipped beam incase of dazzling oncoming traffic on bends. I like to use the full beam trigger just to light up the road ahead when coming out a corner just to get an idea of road ahead
also the oil/air cooled t100 was 865cc, this 1 in vid is the triumph bonneville SE.
The engine displacement difference you are referring to, ceased to exist when they went to efi. All air cooled efi Bonnie’s are 865cc stock.
@@bonnevillebagger9147 yip as I said the later LCs are 900cc
Had a 2004 now 2007, love the Bonneville. Easy to work on even for me.
What is amazing to think about is that Evel Knievel used a 650 Triumph Bonneville to jump the fountains at Caesar's Palace in 1967!
Steve Mcqueen also love Trumpies.
Knievel borrowed the triumph from a California dealer.It developed an ignition glitch only hours before the jump , robbing 10 mph from his launch . Lucas electrics and Amal anals and nobody in town to clear up the trouble... the jump bike was returned to the. dealer. Crusty points most likely. The Bonneville had more than enough grunt to deliver him to within a bike length of what would have been a managable rebound for a 350ish pound street bike. Had he stuck with the triumph he'd very likely would still be with us!
@@toosunakabooma1213 He borrowed it? Ha ha! That's awesome! I wonder if told them what he planned on doing with it! :D
@@whosound He was one hell of an "adjuster of established reality". The Harley sponsorship was a double edged sword. HASBRO would have nixed that cool wind up stunt bike if he was Americas Gladiator on a trumpet. Pastrana should have dug up a tt special for his tribute gig. Hell you could nail 150 feet on a goldwing with the proper ramps.
@@whosound Update!.After the "borrowed" TT special made its way back to Burbank, it was used to generate a VIN/motor# for an in house Chopper build.Triumph Of Burbank was the home of the "Sunset Tripper",a dealer customized Triumph that featured custom paint and modest changes in fork length and lots of bolt on trinkets that got added to the finance charges.More than one source reports that the one and only Triumph to invade Caesers airspace in Jan.1 1967 is gone forever and what has been displayed as the real deal is just another poser.
Classic bikes very popular. My dad has an old norton commando 850. I've seen the same bike in many modern movies and netflix series.
The key location is one of the traditional locations for the key switch on many different motorcycle manufactures bikes.
Good job with the camera view of Sean on the bike leaving. I've watched a ton of your videos and it's great to see what someone looks like on the bike.
Triumph has always been a great bike... You're crazy for takin it out in the rain...💯
Why?
Riding in the rain is no big deal tbh
I own a thruxton and it is the most fun. I'm 68 and I call it my fountain of youth. So good looking 😊
Rode a 1976 Triumph Tiger and lived to talk about it, it was my only transportation .🕊 My top speed with it was 110🌿
That is a beautiful, clean, simple machine. I still want a CBR 600 rr.
Moto Guzzi V7, Triumph Bonneville, Honda CB100, Kawasaki Z900RS.... These bikes will never date. Great bikes,
I love the pass button do.
You crack me up Shaun, It's beautiful outside yet it's pouring rain.
Juan S
Liquid Sunshine
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You have got to be one of the best Salesman I've seen or heard speak. Great job. 👍👍👌
In 1966 I was riding a 150CC Honda and a 250 Scrambler dirt bike. I remember occasionally see this beautiful young blond woman riding a Bonneville on the streets of Hollywood. I fell in love with both the bike and the woman.
Gotta get the pin lock insert for your visor man no fogging 👌🏼
I wish they would make a thumper version of this in the 500-600 cc range and about 100 lbs lighter. Both cafe and scrambler models.
I’ve had Harley’s, Honda’s and Suzuki. I bought a 2014 Bonneville and drove it across USA carrying it on the back of my motor home in 2016. Everywhere I stopped I had to talk to someone about it. My favorite bike I’ve ever owned. I wish I still had it. Had to sell it because of health issues. Ok now but cant afford another.
One of the most beautiful bikes I've ever SEEN D": i'm not crying, you're crying
I have a 06 thruxton 900 and I absolutely love it
OOPS to the Bonneville;
The longest production motorcycle model IS the Royal Enfield BULLET that was brought online in 1948 and is still in production today. I owned a C5 Military Bullet 500 Classic in Olive Drab paint.
Now ride the newer 900 with the 270 crank. Much better sound and character.
Larry Norsworthy
What are the line up Models 👌🏽😎
The newer models have 270degree crank. The Triumph Bonneville T100 and T120 models from 2000- 2015 had 360 degree crank shafts with the exception of the triumph Bonneville America edition. The early scramblers also had the same 360 degree crank for the first year until they switched it to the 270 degree crank engine. 2015-2019 models all have the 270 degree cranks.
@WEB 900
Thanks for the great reminder to such a classic look of a bike. I never realized that it was an easy bike to work on. I'll put it on my short list.
I think royal enfield is the longest running model of all time but l like these triumphs and love you video
Yes the Royal Enfield Bullet is the longest consistently produced motorcycle in the World, The Bullet was produced in England from 1931 until 1966 and in India from 1955 to the present. The second longest is the H-D Sportster having been in production from 1957 to the present. There was been two breaks in production of the Bonneville, there were no Bonneville's built in 1984 and between 1988 and 2001, so unfortunately the Bonneville isn't even in the running as the longest produced model.
My first bike was a triumph 650. I bought it at age 20. Now I was looking for a second bike to accompany my Suzuki V-Strom. I wanted a triumph but at 71 yrs old and 6ft 2" and 285 lbs I felt I was too big for the new Bonneville. I bought a Kawasaki drifter 1500 instead, mostly because it fit me. I still love the triumphs though.
I am 6 foot one inch and 72, the Triumph T120 fit me perfect. My Triumph will arrive in February 2022, I just can't wait. I test rode it in the hills and it was a pleasure to ride.
Hey man look at the CCM spitfire scrambler, it's amazing, definitely worth a look, a new British icon in the making 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Does the headlight flashing thing get in the way? it's just an extra feature. It can be used to signal other people, no? Someone coming from the opposite direction that flashes lights could mean "Your lights are not on" or "you have your high beams on" or "there's an accident or animals ahead" or when driving in the dark it's useful to flash a bit to let the driver in front of you know that you're going to overtake.
Sean you don’t understand the high beam flash switch because you have never ridden in Europe.
Triumphs are great canvases for personalization, great for everybody!
I'm English but living in Jersey. The "Flashing Headlight" thing is extremely popular in England. Unfortunately, it could mean anything BUT usually it is used to mean: " I am here, have you seen me" OR "I'm letting you out" Used by Car drivers, trucks and bikers... Best, Pete..
Had 09 Cast wheel Bonnie, was a great bike other than the short interval on valve adjustments... Easy to handle, moderately fast, Corners great always reliable. Great paint and finish. Thought I’d never sell it but there’s always the “next bike”...
That pass button is totally legit in Hawaii. We do that all the time here.
ah, modulating your headlights is possibly the best innocuous way to get drivers to see you. Even during the day, mostly they wont even realize why they’re looking at you. Use it ALL the time and watch your near misses virtually disappear.
Too bad about the weather on the test drive. Thanks Sean for giving it a go despite the rain.
Had a choice between a Dyna Low Rider and a Bonneville.
Made a huge blunder because my buddies ride Harleys. The Dyna is a POS that had broken down twice in a month.
The Bonneville is by far the better bike and on all counts.
@WEB FXLR + Thruxton actually spell
D-i-v-o-r-c-e. Consider yourself very VERY lucky......
@@shizuokaBLUES lol...I have both...my wife made me get them! I'm keeping her!
You must of got a bad one cuz all the Dynas I come across are all solids reliable bikes!
@@nonyabiz9487 I've got two dynas...one has fifty thou and runs great.
POS ?
In Germany , on the autobahn , if someone behind you is flashing their lights , you best gtf out of the way .
Yes the triumph is a wonderful bike love and respect your wisdom great videos and love watching your show helps bike riders like me understand other types of bikes thanks cheers from Australia
Bought my 1978 Bonneville in 1980 and after hundreds of other bikes have come and gone....I still own it. That tells the true tale of the Bonny. Fake carbs..now that's funny! Key on the LH side of the headlight..yep..mine too. Too bad the new one weighs 100lbs more than mine.
That's is your flash to pass lite Sean.
Can confirm Kawasaki still has those.
Flash in the pants ✌️😅
My '98 BMW F650 had the headlight flash trigger. Good for when some idiot looks like they're going to pull out in front of you. You see me don't you? YOU SEE ME DON'T YOU?!
That sure was wet, kudos for getting out there, you're always fun to watch. Btw those words of wisdom were a good chance to explain how to stay sane; loving your enemies is what we need these days. Thank you and take care.
the flashing lights trigger is mandatory in many countries, since we have very very long roads with only one lane in each direction and you need to be able to signal when you are passing someone. also day runnig lights and coloured turn signals come from the same problem. for example, in some places trucks have one green light and one orange so you know at a lonh distance that a truck is coming your way, not just a regular car. cars have the same flashing feature
I rode my brothers T120 on a twistie road. What a sweet handling bike and I loved the smoothness and the grunt. Not a beginner bike though. The 900 T100? Maybe.
great bike, great video... A lot of European bikes have that switch to flash the lights. Flash to pass is used frequently over there.
I love the Bonnevilles, but I hate those mag wheels. Most of them have spoked wheels, which look way better on retro motorcycle. That fairing is kind'a cool.
Dave7777 I have spoked wheels and recommend the mags. They ride better and you don’t need tubes. Spend a day on the side of the road, from a nail, and you will also change your mind.
You have a flat tire mouth from home you will love those solid mag wheels you can fix them on the road
Had a '68 650 Bonneville in the early 80's, loved it. Would I want it back? No.
John Smith. I had a '78 in the early 90's. Would I want it back? No.
@@marquee6 Yes I know what you mean I have spent years and $$ restoring my old bikes to find they are... old bikes. True, But it's the memories, that fun of early rides... never forget that. At the same time I find many new bikes have no soul it doesn't take Balls to ride them. like Raw Bikes. There, is the Boni. one of them?
Have a 79 Bonneville, just before the sunset of the old Triumph. Front and rear single disc brakes, electronic ignition. Too little, too late. But a very nice rider indeed.
I had a '78. I agree.
The Bonneville is not the longest lasting motorcycle model. That would be the Royal Enfield Bullet.
@Jamey Craig I think Enfield is about 1893-95... Triumph Boni as old as me about'58 '59 ... yeah pretty close lols. But look the Boni is a great bike alright.
Plus they stopped making the Bonneville and "reintroduced" it. The flash to pass is a European thing...
Yeah there cool!! You guys should start buying selling old stuff!! Will be even more interesting
And open a store in central Florida.That would remedy that overstocked situation
Seeing that bike without spokes hurts me on an emotional level.
I have a 1966 Bonneville but it hasn't been out of the shed since I got my ZZR1400.
Such a beauty
Pass switch is for overtaking, or flashing at junctions at night.
I want a new Triumph bobber optioned with the ape hangers, upgraded seat and short rear fender. Love how that bike looks and the price is decent too.
The pass button is good for getting a turning car's attention
I don't have a light horn on my bike, but wish I did!
A flash with the high beam would have been useful on almost every ride I've taken, do to car drivers that are about to turn out infront of me in intersections, or turning left over my lane.. .
The air cooled T100 will be my first bike!
This guy needs to take his hipster-self and do some homework.. That bike has absolutely NOTHING to do with he original. It was built for people who wanted the BASIC looks of the original (I can spot an old vs new one from a long way away), without the oil leaks and electrical gremlins. These bikes are basically manufactured in Thailand or Brazil and assembled in the UK.. I have heard good things about them but to even hint that it is a continuation of the original is just being silly.
I love the Bonneville, but I had an accident 12 years ago and after three surgeries, I now have metal plates in my hip and a metal rod in my leg. So that crouched position, the kinda scrunched up seating style doesn't work for me. It ends up aggravating my hip to the point I can't ride.
I took one out for a day and half way through I had to stop for about an hour while my leg and hip stretched out. But unless you are like me, or are 6'8, the Bonneville is a great bike to ride around on
Here is a story about Triumph. The year was ... about 1989... and I was working on a house building site fitting alarms, the site is in the village of Henly in Arden Warwickshire, UK. I got into a conversation about motorbikes and this is when the site forman told me his boss had bought the rights to the Triumph name. Why would he want to do that I asked? He is going to start building Triumph bikes again the foreman said. I didn't say it out loud but I thought - I'll believe that when I see it - at that time the British motobike industfy was dead - stone dead. Well, I was wrong - Mr Bloore of Bloore Homes had a vision and his dreams have come to fruition. WELL DONE EVERYONE AT TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES ... Oh, and the Bonneville is beautiful.
Flashers are useful when overtaking or when on coming traffic leave their high beams on, also ever car I have driven has them too 🤷♂️
I have a 2009 Bonny SE Sport bought it New 4400 miles... ✅ Great Overall Bike Light and Smooth Best for the Price! 🇬🇧
very cool
Man you are such a salesman. I've always had older bikes. The 2005 t100 is my newest bike I've had, so no bling. Just rideablity. I did like the looks of the Moto Guzzi, u rode. Loved the frame color and accented parts. Cool. Thanks.
It is one of the best because it is in your inventory and need to be sold ? :O shots fired lol
I've had the old bonneville and the new bonneville...they are both fun on steroids...and I still have a couple of the old ones.
Funny, I feel the same way about my 1997 CB750 Nighthawk... Other motorcycles come and go, but IT is the first bike I reach for when I come home ! I wonder if the Sportster, Bonneville, and 750 Nighthawk are natural competitors ? Anyway, I LOVE Your Videos, and HOPE You keep making them ! Good luck in Your New Ventures !
Funny that you did a test ride on a rainy day, with a bike made in UK..... It rains ALL the time, there...
Love the Caddy in the background.
My biz partner used to race them in the '60s. Swore by them. Great bike to ride and very easy to work on. Don't like the fake carbs. They could have the EFI+SAI the way it is and wouldn't make a difference to the overall look. I don't think people buy a bike based on the look (or not) of the carbs being there.
Growing up, Triumph, BSA, Norton and Harley were The Bikes! After meeting a few Hell's Bells type, which were a nasty lot, I since, have never liked nor identified with the Harley's.
Although, I like the BSA and Norton, my favorite has always been the Triumph Bonneville! Like you said; a simple, good, all round motorcycle, with classic good looks!