I know this comment is very late, but I still want you to know that I appreciated this review tremendously. As a short rider, and beginner, you gave me confidence to tackle this old girl. I just bought this exact bike used, as my first bike, and was starting to doubt my decision. Thanks and TBH fine sir.
Thank you very much for those kind words! It's always nice to hear when a video has been worth the effort put in. It's a good choice of first bike. Hope you enjoy it and have plenty of happy miles on it. TBH!
I agree,it is a very pretty looker.It just doesn't quite "float my boat" as a modern 900 should be producing somewhat more power(my CBR 600 is over 23yrs old & had 105 BHP when new)I wonder how it might fare 2 up(with both of us +16 st)
Thanks Phil! I've been looking at this bike for a little while now... It would be my first motorcycle... I think it would be a great first bike.. Super review!
Went by fast which means this was a good review. Bike needs a center stand and a grab bar. What was that black rubber piece on the center-bottom of the tank between the knee pads?
This is the bike I've been wanting for a few years now... love this color combo. If I can find a used 2017 this spring, I'm going to sell my Moto Guzzi V7iii and buy one.
Very nice review, a big thanks for the link to the short arsed rider site as well, :-) If only they made a Street Twin with dual clocks, I love the look of the duals over the Street Twins slightly plastic looking single clock.
Haha, thank you. Although I didn't feel the temptation to change. However, the new Scrambler may well be a different story when I get to test ride that.
Lovely looking machine Phil, I wouldn't mind either that or the T120 both look the part and do the job fine, I've been looking at second hand modern Triumphs as a second bike but they're holding there money really well, nice Ride Review buddy, RSM8.
For the sake of £1500, I'd pick the T120 over the T100. I think it's worth it for the extra performance and the rain/road modes. They do seem to hold the value well, before I got the scrambler, the second hand ones with 2k miles on were only a few hundred less than what a brand new one costs.
Great video. I have a question about your Drift camera. Would it be possible to mount it on the bike somehow, like on the handle bars? If it was on the handle bars would it see over the speedometer?
Thank you. Yes, Drift do various mounts including a handlebar mount. For it to see over the speedo may need some extra bits. The camera itself has a standard tripod thread in the side of it, so can be attached to the usual sort of photography equipment including those awful selfie sticks. So one way or another, you should be able to find a mounting option that suits your needs.
Very nice job Phil ... you sound taller on video😂. if you and the Captain ever get over to the U.S. in August I will take you guys down to Bonneville Salt Flats with me and let you experience something different in terms of racing. I run a couple Thruxton (2009 & 2016).
+Jerry Adams I have always said a few of us in the U.K. should pitch in and hire a plane and get Captain to fly us over to the states, that would be a great trip!
Phil480 The salt seems to be disappearing at an alarming rate. I have gone three times since 2011 and this year's salt was dangerous but if you and the Captain ever want to experience land speed racing I would be willing to take you on as a part of my team and give it another go. Just missed out on 200 mph this aboard a Kawasaki ZX1400R.. I don't think I will try that again. Let me know.
Great to see local reviews, ha to say watched the 2017 Scrambler review a few times, as with all of your reviews cracking job...so much so I'm off to seen Mick at Destination Triumph next Friday to try and get a test ride . 👍
It's a modern classic, lots of manufacturers do these classic looking bikes but with modern technology. The T100 has been around since the 60's. It's only called a Union Jack when the flag is at sea. Otherwise it is just called the Union Flag ;) Either way, it's a British company, and they still make bikes here in the UK as well as Thailand and another somewhere else in the world, I forget where. My 2015 Scrambler came out of the Hinckley factory.
I'd like to see the T100's front and rear mudguards painted in the same colour combination as the tank, the center stipe in the orange with gold pinstripes either side of that. Like the early Bonnevilles of the 60s/70s. Also, does the UK issue a smaller rear number plate as an option?. I feel this size for a motorcycle is way too large...
I think most would agree with you about the size of the UK number plate. Unfortunately the law says what size it should be and what size the lettering should be etc. People do buy smaller plates. Although it is illegal, it is unlikely that you would get pulled over for it unless you were riding dangerously or you are unlucky enough to encounter a bored policeman.
Thanks for the feedback Phil, I was merely curious as I'm from Australia and our plates are small. In another lifetime I rode a 1959 Triumph Thunderbird. Later in 1967, I bought a new Yamaha YDS3 250 two stroke. I loved that bike for it's lightness and easy handling and surprising amount of torque off the line. I also liked the fact that it had it's own signature exhaust note, a deep hollow sounding tone that gave of it's best under full acceleration accompanied by a blue smokescreen. The electric blue metallic and pearlescent white paint was in itself, a stand out on this model. Then fast forward to 1982/83, I bought a new Honda 250, which was also a top bike to ride. First bike I owned that had mag wheels. Warp speed to the present day, and I'm now seriously looking at the Triumph T120 Bonneville, that may some day soon now sit in the garage. Cheers and thanks again for your reply...
Greetings from downunder Phil. Very nice review. All the good info any potential owner would want and delivered entertainingly in a voice which should be doing voice overs. Elephant stamp for answering the troll with more good info (I didn't know about Union Jack/Flag distinction) cheers cobber,
They are nice, and you are probably paying a bit extra for the name. For £800 less, you can get the Street Twin which is pretty much the same bike, just a bit more modern styled. Otherwise, I'm not sure what the difference is.
Get out! Hahah Agreed, as much as I appreciate them keeping it old school on the old Bonneville's with the ignition on the side, I do much prefer it up in the normal place.
I was purposely avoiding comparing the T100 to my Scrambler, I'm saving that for when the new Scrambler comes out in a few months time. Here are the main comparisons: As with the Street Twin, the T100 does have it's advantages over the old Scrambler, such as the ride by wire throttle, ABS and switchable traction control. Also a bit more torque. T100 benefits from a 10k mile servicing interval, where as the old air cooled Bonneville engine has a 6k mile service interval. However, whilst that is all good, I do find the Scrambler has more character and just simply feels like more of a fun ride. With it lacking the above features, it feels more old school and back to basics.
Thanks for the review. I had a Triumph 650 Twin back in about 1960. The Bike you are riding there looks retro & reminds me of that Bike.
Yes, I think they were trying to keep the styling as close to the late 50's Bonneville as possible with this one.
I know this comment is very late, but I still want you to know that I appreciated this review tremendously.
As a short rider, and beginner, you gave me confidence to tackle this old girl.
I just bought this exact bike used, as my first bike, and was starting to doubt my decision.
Thanks and TBH fine sir.
Thank you very much for those kind words! It's always nice to hear when a video has been worth the effort put in. It's a good choice of first bike. Hope you enjoy it and have plenty of happy miles on it. TBH!
I agree,it is a very pretty looker.It just doesn't quite "float my boat" as a modern 900 should be producing somewhat more power(my CBR 600 is over 23yrs old & had 105 BHP when new)I wonder how it might fare 2 up(with both of us +16 st)
Thank you sir. Good run through. I already have a 2005 . Keep looking at the 120. But I'm not looking to spend money. Take care.
i think they should put a kickstart on it
That would be a nice touch for authenticity. I had a little kick starter backup on my 2002 AY50. Got me out of trouble once when my battery went flat.
all bikes should have both
Excellent video. Do you still like it? I am about ready to buy a new bike and I like the t 100 as one of my top choices.
ah! we are the same height! Now, nothing to worries...totally buying this bike!
The helmet cam opening scene on the road was the clearest video ever uploaded to utube.
Very kind of you to say. You should see some of Royal Jordanian's videos in 4K! Makes this look like a grainy potato!
Excellent review of the T100. Told me everything that I needed to know; well done Phil.
Happy to be of service :)
Thanks Phil! I've been looking at this bike for a little while now... It would be my first motorcycle... I think it would be a great first bike.. Super review!
Thank you Alan, yes it will make a good first bike, especially if you're looking for a more classical look.
Went by fast which means this was a good review. Bike needs a center stand and a grab bar. What was that black rubber piece on the center-bottom of the tank between the knee pads?
This is the bike I've been wanting for a few years now... love this color combo. If I can find a used 2017 this spring, I'm going to sell my Moto Guzzi V7iii and buy one.
same when i sell my harley im getting one
Great review!
Great video Phil. I just bought the same bike.
Congratulations on the new bike! Hope you enjoy it.
They're making some nice bikes at the moment!
Indeed. I'm hoping for a new Speedmaster and hopefully some more new stuff in the modern range.
Good thorough review there Phil. Not my cup of tea - but I can see the appeal. Retro looks with all mod cons !
Very nice review, a big thanks for the link to the short arsed rider site as well, :-)
If only they made a Street Twin with dual clocks, I love the look of the duals over the Street Twins slightly plastic looking single clock.
Ah yes, it would be good if the Street Twin had the option to change to twin clocks.
Y is the back brake better on the scmbler than the t100 ?
Nice looking bike!
It's a brave man that test rides the successor to his own bike. Impressive credit card control sir!
Haha, thank you. Although I didn't feel the temptation to change. However, the new Scrambler may well be a different story when I get to test ride that.
Lovely looking machine Phil, I wouldn't mind either that or the T120 both look the part and do the job fine, I've been looking at second hand modern Triumphs as a second bike but they're holding there money really well, nice Ride Review buddy, RSM8.
For the sake of £1500, I'd pick the T120 over the T100. I think it's worth it for the extra performance and the rain/road modes.
They do seem to hold the value well, before I got the scrambler, the second hand ones with 2k miles on were only a few hundred less than what a brand new one costs.
Still not self-cancelling signals? Come on Triumph!
Afraid not, not on the classic range. I believe all the new Speed/Street Triple, Tigers and 1200 Scrambler have self cancelling
Great video. I have a question about your Drift camera. Would it be possible to mount it on the bike somehow, like on the handle bars? If it was on the handle bars would it see over the speedometer?
Thank you. Yes, Drift do various mounts including a handlebar mount. For it to see over the speedo may need some extra bits. The camera itself has a standard tripod thread in the side of it, so can be attached to the usual sort of photography equipment including those awful selfie sticks.
So one way or another, you should be able to find a mounting option that suits your needs.
Hi Phil. Nice review. I'm curious. What is that on your left index finger?
Thank you. That is a Vee-wipe, a rubber wiper blade for gloves that don't have one already built in. Very handy to have.
Ah! That's good. Thought you had injured your finger! 👌
Very nice job Phil ... you sound taller on video😂. if you and the Captain ever get over to the U.S. in August I will take you guys down to Bonneville Salt Flats with me and let you experience something different in terms of racing. I run a couple Thruxton (2009 & 2016).
+Jerry Adams I have always said a few of us in the U.K. should pitch in and hire a plane and get Captain to fly us over to the states, that would be a great trip!
Phil480 The salt seems to be disappearing at an alarming rate. I have gone three times since 2011 and this year's salt was dangerous but if you and the Captain ever want to experience land speed racing I would be willing to take you on as a part of my team and give it another go. Just missed out on 200 mph this aboard a Kawasaki ZX1400R.. I don't think I will try that again. Let me know.
Waiting for the Speed Twin!
Yes! I'm looking forward to seeing what that will be like.
How's the windscreen? Does the wind gets deflected to the chest? Or And does it hit the head at higher speed?
Nicely done sir... And an excellent TBH at the beginning! :-)
Thank you Captain! I didn't intend for that bit to go into the video, but my reaction to the pointy indicator switch was worth it.
Phil480 Absolutely... :-) It IS pointy! :-)
Excellent review.
Thanks Geoff!
Very nice love all motorcycles of triumph
Another good video. Interesting and full of information with some lovely scenery.
Just out of interest, do you prefer the T100 or the Scrambler.???
Scrambler any day :)
What kind of windscreen is that again?
It was a screen made by Givi
Borstal Hill, Worthing per chance?
Spot on! :)
Great to see local reviews, ha to say watched the 2017 Scrambler review a few times, as with all of your reviews cracking job...so much so I'm off to seen Mick at Destination Triumph next Friday to try and get a test ride . 👍
For sale: 2014 Bonne T100 like new. 125 miles. Extras. St Louis
You don't mention how does the new T100 stands up against your Scrambler. ?
lovely looking bike, bet it will be better than my last Triumph a 1975 t140V what a bag of shite that was LOL
Is this the 2016, or 2017 model?
+Andre Santiago This is the 2017 model
How can it be a classic when it's brand new and why does it have a Union Jack motif on the timing case when its made in Thailand?
It's a modern classic, lots of manufacturers do these classic looking bikes but with modern technology. The T100 has been around since the 60's.
It's only called a Union Jack when the flag is at sea. Otherwise it is just called the Union Flag ;)
Either way, it's a British company, and they still make bikes here in the UK as well as Thailand and another somewhere else in the world, I forget where. My 2015 Scrambler came out of the Hinckley factory.
May I know, how tall you are?
chitrash bisht 5’3”
I'm 5'4", you think T100 is a good option or T 120 and one more thing big fan of your supernatural song mix.
+chitrash bisht Thank you!
I would go for the T120, more power and torque, heated grips as standard, plus it looks better in my opinion.
Thank you sir, keep up the good work, love from India.
I'd like to see the T100's front and rear mudguards painted in the same colour combination as the tank, the center stipe in the orange with gold pinstripes either side of that. Like the early Bonnevilles of the 60s/70s. Also, does the UK issue a smaller rear number plate as an option?. I feel this size for a motorcycle is way too large...
I think most would agree with you about the size of the UK number plate. Unfortunately the law says what size it should be and what size the lettering should be etc. People do buy smaller plates. Although it is illegal, it is unlikely that you would get pulled over for it unless you were riding dangerously or you are unlucky enough to encounter a bored policeman.
Thanks for the feedback Phil, I was merely curious as I'm from Australia and our plates are small. In another lifetime I rode a 1959 Triumph Thunderbird. Later in 1967, I bought a new Yamaha YDS3 250 two stroke. I loved that bike for it's lightness and easy handling and surprising amount of torque off the line. I also liked the fact that it had it's own signature exhaust note, a deep hollow sounding tone that gave of it's best under full acceleration accompanied by a blue smokescreen. The electric blue metallic and pearlescent white paint was in itself, a stand out on this model. Then fast forward to 1982/83, I bought a new Honda 250, which was also a top bike to ride. First bike I owned that had mag wheels. Warp speed to the present day, and I'm now seriously looking at the Triumph T120 Bonneville, that may some day soon now sit in the garage. Cheers and thanks again for your reply...
T100 or Street twin?????
Personally, I prefer the Street Twin over the T100
Greetings from downunder Phil.
Very nice review. All the good info any potential owner would want and delivered entertainingly in a voice which should be doing voice overs.
Elephant stamp for answering the troll with more good info (I didn't know about Union Jack/Flag distinction)
cheers cobber,
Cheers Trumpy, thanks for watching! Glad you found it useful.
Nice vid shorty !
Deep throaty...no wouldn't recommend that with exhaust pipes! Lol good review though mate ride safe
Hahaha!!
Nice bike but bloody he'll how much. Might be a tight Yorkshire man but they are way over priced. Nice review
They are nice, and you are probably paying a bit extra for the name. For £800 less, you can get the Street Twin which is pretty much the same bike, just a bit more modern styled. Otherwise, I'm not sure what the difference is.
Nice, now for the next one :)
Very pretty😊
ABS , slip assist clutch , rain mode ? It's a girl's bike .
No rain mode on the T100. ABS is compulsory on new bikes now.
...#TBH bike...
A sensible place for the ignition at last, but that's about all, way over priced on my mind, #don'tliketriumphs. 😛
Get out! Hahah
Agreed, as much as I appreciate them keeping it old school on the old Bonneville's with the ignition on the side, I do much prefer it up in the normal place.
I'm sorry, but I don't think I'll EVER buy anything painted Orange... U can blame a certain idiot prez for that. Nice bike though.
US citizens like him, Baldy....
@@s.mcchristy9704 Not this one! He is an embarrassment to America.
I stopped watching when you praised the fake fins. Didn't wait for you to praise the fake carbs.
I'm surprised you made it that far! I wasn't praising them, just saying that they are amongst the many things that can be changed.
Excellent review.
Thank you, Sachin :)
You don't mention how does the new T100 stands up against your Scrambler. ?
I was purposely avoiding comparing the T100 to my Scrambler, I'm saving that for when the new Scrambler comes out in a few months time. Here are the main comparisons:
As with the Street Twin, the T100 does have it's advantages over the old Scrambler, such as the ride by wire throttle, ABS and switchable traction control. Also a bit more torque. T100 benefits from a 10k mile servicing interval, where as the old air cooled Bonneville engine has a 6k mile service interval.
However, whilst that is all good, I do find the Scrambler has more character and just simply feels like more of a fun ride. With it lacking the above features, it feels more old school and back to basics.