I know Triumph does a lot of special editions but I appreciate that for those riders who want something a little different and are willing to pay for it an opportunity to do so.
My girlfriend had the 1st generation with the 19" tire and I am glad they went back to it as it looks so much better ( subjective ) than those trendy gumball huge front tires that looked like a forced effort to be a cool "bobber ".
looking at the old 2020 TFC Barber it was much better it had the 88 horsepower engine in the taller Tire much nicer looking than this one compared to the regular bobber it was about $17,000
I paid $900 extra for the stealth purple-color paint on the 2024 Bobber. I added custom Triumph and Motone accessories with saddle bags for about USD 4000 more. The added GBP 4000 sounds reasonable.
- significant suspension upgrade (albeit upside down forks don't necessarily suit the look of a bobber) - premium exhaust (that arguably looks out of place on a bobber) - visual makeover (mostly okay but some might think it looks a bit Essex with the gold and carbon) - reverting to using a larger front wheel with a skinnier tyre (easier handling but looks less imposing) - no Brembo Stylema calipers & no mention of heated grips despite having a £4000 price premium over the standard Bobber!
Missed the aesthetic of the 19inch front. Upside down forks and M50 calipers are awesome but the clip ons killed it for me though! Also not keen on all the carbon too. Personally I'd love a RETRO MOD look
A bike that will potentially have the bling and adjustability to match the new Indian Scout 101 which in itself is a massive step up from the new scout bobber in ride ability.
Yeah I agree. What the hell were they thinking signing off the go ahead for the Bonneville T120 ELVIS edition. I mean I'm in my 60's and Elvis is utterly irrelevant to me musically and as some sort of motorcycle icon.
Sound check would be great, never seen those exhaust on that bike before Does modifying a tfc affect its price? Do people care if you upgrsdef from tbere or it is better not to touch it ?
This could be such an exciting bike to ride if it was given the thruxton TFC motor and some tubeless rims. The design team must be so vanilla at Triumph.
Looks like I'll be sticking with my 2020 Bobber TFC #280. Nothing here worth the swap and I prefer the classy oxblood brown seat and Arrow pipes to the Akra.
I think this bike looks cool. I love the looks of bobbers, but I wish there were an option to allow two-up riding. I know it's meant for si Glen. But sometimes you need to give a lift, it would be great to have an option or aftermarket part that allows them for it.
As an owner of 2020 Bonneville Bobber TFC #404, I don’t see what is being offered that’s an improvement or even different that’s worth it. It looks like a full and dull rehash of my bike, different tank scheme, the carbon is gloss this time instead of matte, but it’s down on power. If it’s the standard engine, it’s down on power to my 2020 by nearly 10 horsepower. Sub 100hp, a 10hp difference is massive. Still wearing heavy black steel wheels too. Improve or change. Build something new. I had to build mine to chrome from your parts catalog. Give us forged aluminum. And it is truly an insult that there is no increase in power. You already have the old Thruxton RS engine just laying around throw it in there and give me a real reason to want the new Bobber TFC. Give me something competitive with the Indian Scout. Save yourself money, acquire a second hand TFC as none of us ride them. I ride cafes, sports and superbikes, and hit the gym and my TFC is the only one that hurts my back. Think about that, a Panigale is more comfortable after an hour than a Bobber TFC. I know it's the clip-ons but the point is give me reasons to want to ride it like crazy good horsepower and raise the rear for some rake.
A couple of key things for me like the ability to fit a rack with a top box,a centre stand to fix punctures,adjust your chain . Also a small bikini fairing for some extra wind protection. . I’d probably be more likely to opt for the RS.
@@ravenbird111agreed but this bike won't exactly be cheap, the standard bike is 16-18000 euros for a start, they should've always built the bobbers with upside down forks anyway I think.
@@kevinhenault434 not like Thornton Hundred, I restored classics for decades and their level of workmanship is insane from a high end tradesman's perspective.
@@FenderMarko47 I'm sure another custom shop with 15k+ to spend on top of a bobber could do excellent work. TH buys some of their stuff from other companies so they don't even make it all. Their bikes look amazing, not gonna argue that but, they are not the only people that put out a nice product. Down and Out comes to mind for custom Triumphs on the expensive side.
Better suspension and lighter weight. Exactly what I wanted out of my Bobber Black. Now if they could only add about 23 more HP. Maybe slap a third cylinder on there and reduced the CC to 1000
@@midlife-crysis correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that would be more fuel efficient. And ideally the weight increase from adding another cylinder would be mitigated at least partially by the reduced CC capacity/size of each cylinder.
only difference between the 2020 TFC Barber and this one was the exhaust muffler it had a smaller tank and the 2020 had 88 horsepower it all looks the same to me
It's got the full ohlins and lower end torque. I already got a hyperpro rear, COC spring, and bobber the rear end. New forks are gonna run me $1200. Now, I remember I need to buy forks.... The bobbers should have better suspension and breaks from the factory.
Very nice looking bike. Was very tempted to put my order down, but noticed they've gone back to the 9L fuel tank. And so, unfortunately, this will be a pass.
Looks pretty good, but not terribly practical. Would love to see the Speedmaster get that wheel though. I hate the look of that fat balloon tire on it currently.
Someone needs to tell Triumph they need to seriously up the power on their 1200 engines. R9T has had around 110hp and 116nm of tq for years now. One of the reasons I got one in 2017 over a Thruxton or Bobber.
They tune their engines differently and have different top ends. Sure, you can take the bobber top end to 9000rpm and have a 110hp bike. You can also push the torque much later in the revs, so you have far less power at the bottom. Imo, the higher torque at lower revs and a lower top end rides better.
Should have given the TFC treatment to the Speedtwin 1200. This is a waste of time in my opinion (and doesn't look as good as the first Bobber TFC! And Akra have terrible customer service also... there's far better looking and sounding mufflers (and at a better price too), they should have stuck with the 'more-in-keeping' V&H's systems!
The weight savings of 14 kgs from standard bobber to the factory custom bobber makes classic goan 350 bobber by RE even more of a sloppy job as compared to the standard classic. The bobber being 2 kgs heavier than the standard is unacceptable.
@@motobob Bob, I'm sure I speak for all of your devoted followers - just love the channel/your goodself. I'm chewing through a nightmare legal process but your consistently effervescent and friendly uploads are genuinely appreciated. Just keep up the good work...x
Shame about the useless, so called front mudguard !!. Only £17,195. I think I'll get two. Can't think why bike sales are down, I wonder why 🤔. Oh well off to Royal Enfield.
Disappointing overall. Triumph missed the boat, not changing the engine, and doing very little upgrading other than front and rear shocks and clip-ons. Yes, the bike will probably handle better, but it's not much of a departure from the original. I would have liked to have seen some major engine upgrades for a TFC model with substantial more power to match the upgraded brakes and sport riding mode. It's nicely put together, but cosmetic upgrades have been Triumph's playbook for years now-- rather than making substantial upgrades to the modern classic line up. I have a 2021 Speedmaster, which was slightly upgraded from the previous 2018-2020 models. It's a great bike, but it has not changed one iota in the last 5 years... except for various tank painting schemes. In all that time they could have upgraded rear suspensions, brakes, and added a sport mode and upgraded the engine, not to mention other enhancements.
What difference between previous version tfc in technical side ? Nothing. And why need this new version tfc? Brake system - same Wheels - same All the same. But power of engine is less then at previous tfc - are you serious? Give to new tfc aluminium wheels, highest brembo system, more power of engine, quick shifter and so on …. New tfc - Fully shit
Horrible carbon fibber , and TFC logo is everywhere excessive...i buy you all mechanical improvements and i will pay and extra sac of money to erase all the logos and change that handlebar to another more confortable one.😂😂
Less than the old Bobber TFC. The whole reason I sold my built 2018 Bobber Black for a 2020 Bobber TFC was the horsepower jump from 78 to 86 and after mods and tuning that became 95. No reason to get the new one.
The new one has torque lower in the revs. The old one had the high power engine. They are very different. 77HP doesn't mean anything when none of these twins make it past 5k rpm
I know Triumph does a lot of special editions but I appreciate that for those riders who want something a little different and are willing to pay for it an opportunity to do so.
My girlfriend had the 1st generation with the 19" tire and I am glad they went back to it as it looks so much better ( subjective ) than those trendy gumball huge front tires that looked like a forced effort to be a cool "bobber ".
Wider tires give more lean angle. I'm curious as to how much you lose.
@@logangodofcandy You sure about that? Look at Moto 3 lean angles.
@@logangodofcandy The more lean angle, the greater the risk that you will hit the ground on a bump and fall
Thye big fat front tire is what sold me my Bobber. First time I saw it on the showroom floor i knew i was going to buy it...
An actual special edition for a change! Looks mint!
The best retro Triumph ❤❤❤
And really love the update looks ❤❤
I am going between the Indian Scout Bobber and the Triumph Bobber. Both, beautiful bikes. Great video!
Indian Scout all day long !.
Good to see an SE with more than just a new paint job, love the new bars and front end.
Thanks for your content over the years ! Much appreciated !
Big fan of the changes, the suspension, brakes. Exhaust, weight….. but not sure about the HANDLEBARS😮
What an absolutely beautiful motorcycle 👑
ugh, this looks so cool!
So annoying
Triumph with a special edition wow that’s unusual 🙄😂
Lol 😂it all about the money 💰 😂😂😂
Triumph is the bike equivalent of Vauxhall for "special" editions 🤣
Tbf, the bobber needs better suspension. It handles so much better this way
You would prefer, that there wasn't an option?
looking at the old 2020 TFC Barber it was much better it had the 88 horsepower engine in the taller Tire much nicer looking than this one compared to the regular bobber it was about $17,000
I really love this look
love it
Perfect timing! I was looking at a used one but with a decent lease/finance deal I may get this instead.
"Marbled gold strip on the tank"? I thought it was a piece of masking tape!🤣
I paid $900 extra for the stealth purple-color paint on the 2024 Bobber. I added custom Triumph and Motone accessories with saddle bags for about USD 4000 more. The added GBP 4000 sounds reasonable.
Lovely bike I love Triumphs.
- significant suspension upgrade (albeit upside down forks don't necessarily suit the look of a bobber)
- premium exhaust (that arguably looks out of place on a bobber)
- visual makeover (mostly okay but some might think it looks a bit Essex with the gold and carbon)
- reverting to using a larger front wheel with a skinnier tyre (easier handling but looks less imposing)
- no Brembo Stylema calipers & no mention of heated grips despite having a £4000 price premium over the standard Bobber!
Missed the aesthetic of the 19inch front. Upside down forks and M50 calipers are awesome but the clip ons killed it for me though! Also not keen on all the carbon too. Personally I'd love a RETRO MOD look
Nice vid & a very good looking bike.
A bike that will potentially have the bling and adjustability to match the new Indian Scout 101 which in itself is a massive step up from the new scout bobber in ride ability.
fantastic bike
Would love a tfc Bonneville
Love it!
Motobob could ask your Triumph contacts have they considered doing a TFC version of the 1200 Tiger? Cheers.
Triumph Marketing Department are fresh out of ideas
Yeah I agree. What the hell were they thinking signing off the go ahead for the Bonneville T120 ELVIS edition. I mean I'm in my 60's and Elvis is utterly irrelevant to me musically and as some sort of motorcycle icon.
@@robertbaylis9714 Yes ... Elvis has left the building but unfortunately all his bikes are still sat gathering dust on the showroom floor 😎
When you reach perfection, you don’t need more ideas
@@midlife-crysis WALOB
Looker
Sound check would be great, never seen those exhaust on that bike before
Does modifying a tfc affect its price? Do people care if you upgrsdef from tbere or it is better not to touch it ?
Any chance you have have a word with the Lads on Hinckley about putting a TFC 765 Daytona into limited production?? 🙏😉
i bought a new Bobber Black in 2018 then a few months later, they released Bobber TFC....if i wanted a Bobber TFC so bad.
Time to get this one then
I have a 2022 Speedmaster and am very tempted to trade it in for this. Hopefully, the temptation will pass.
Just bought a new stealth a month ago so im all good
No imagino a qué tipo de clientes va dirigida esta moto. Una Bobber con suspensiones regulables y frenos Brembo... extraña mezcla.
It looks like they fitted the smaller (old) Tank on. Can you confirm that ?
yes
This could be such an exciting bike to ride if it was given the thruxton TFC motor and some tubeless rims.
The design team must be so vanilla at Triumph.
All that awesome componets and yet they cheaped out on the radiator guards!! Like really triumph ?
Looks like I'll be sticking with my 2020 Bobber TFC #280. Nothing here worth the swap and I prefer the classy oxblood brown seat and Arrow pipes to the Akra.
I think this bike looks cool. I love the looks of bobbers, but I wish there were an option to allow two-up riding. I know it's meant for si Glen. But sometimes you need to give a lift, it would be great to have an option or aftermarket part that allows them for it.
You can get one I've seen before. Probably expensive
Think Thornton Hundred made one. Sure it’s crazy overpriced knowing that shop
@@kevinhenault434 I saw it, its not really for 2 up riding but for touring and costs in the near 30-40K
You're thinking of the speedmaster.
Thornton hundred do one. Im ordering one after Christmas. 😊
As an owner of 2020 Bonneville Bobber TFC #404, I don’t see what is being offered that’s an improvement or even different that’s worth it.
It looks like a full and dull rehash of my bike, different tank scheme, the carbon is gloss this time instead of matte, but it’s down on power. If it’s the standard engine, it’s down on power to my 2020 by nearly 10 horsepower. Sub 100hp, a 10hp difference is massive.
Still wearing heavy black steel wheels too. Improve or change. Build something new. I had to build mine to chrome from your parts catalog. Give us forged aluminum.
And it is truly an insult that there is no increase in power. You already have the old Thruxton RS engine just laying around throw it in there and give me a real reason to want the new Bobber TFC. Give me something competitive with the Indian Scout.
Save yourself money, acquire a second hand TFC as none of us ride them. I ride cafes, sports and superbikes, and hit the gym and my TFC is the only one that hurts my back. Think about that, a Panigale is more comfortable after an hour than a Bobber TFC. I know it's the clip-ons but the point is give me reasons to want to ride it like crazy good horsepower and raise the rear for some rake.
It's the clip ons. The standard bars fix that lol.
A 2020 tfc is more expensive where I see them than a new standard model
I was thinking the exact same thing. Nothing really worth the upgrade from my #280 2020 TFC.
Cruise control? The standard Bobber has it. But I don’t see a button on the left hand bar.
A couple of key things for me like the ability to fit a rack with a top box,a centre stand to fix punctures,adjust your chain . Also a small bikini fairing for some extra wind protection. . I’d probably be more likely to opt for the RS.
You wot?
Thornton Hundred definitely make a better modified bobber
Yes but if triumph did the same the bike would be to expensive
@@ravenbird111agreed but this bike won't exactly be cheap, the standard bike is 16-18000 euros for a start, they should've always built the bobbers with upside down forks anyway I think.
They sure do at almost twice the price. Would imagine most companies can make a better version with that kind of money
@@kevinhenault434 not like Thornton Hundred, I restored classics for decades and their level of workmanship is insane from a high end tradesman's perspective.
@@FenderMarko47 I'm sure another custom shop with 15k+ to spend on top of a bobber could do excellent work. TH buys some of their stuff from other companies so they don't even make it all. Their bikes look amazing, not gonna argue that but, they are not the only people that put out a nice product. Down and Out comes to mind for custom Triumphs on the expensive side.
Frankenstein bike. I can't imagine any significant customer base for this weird apparatus.
Frankenstein? Quasimodo 👍
This is an excellent build.
Better suspension and lighter weight. Exactly what I wanted out of my Bobber Black. Now if they could only add about 23 more HP. Maybe slap a third cylinder on there and reduced the CC to 1000
Why reduce cc?
@@midlife-crysis correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that would be more fuel efficient. And ideally the weight increase from adding another cylinder would be mitigated at least partially by the reduced CC capacity/size of each cylinder.
I'm the 1st one apparently. So is my preference for your content...
Looks good, not a big fan of carbon fiber, I like the fat wheel on the front better.
Agreed. The fat 16 inch is cooler
only difference between the 2020 TFC Barber and this one was the exhaust muffler it had a smaller tank and the 2020 had 88 horsepower it all looks the same to me
Imagine speed400 and scrambler 400x TFC editions
That gold strip needs to go
Special Bobber... Thornton Hundred
Looks exactly like like JAWA bober 42
Jawa have done a good job of their bobber
@ true
Not on Avons 🤔.
Be even better if you could opt for the 16” fat tyre
Sound of motor?
Gorgeous, but I think the previous one. The first TFC was more beautiful.
So glad they got rid of the fat front tyre. It always looked so weird to me
no dedicated rear brake lift ? That's sexy... But isn't that an MOT fail ?
WTF?! God damn it, I already bought a bobber. I want that one
Just buy a few front wheel and exhaust.
It's got the full ohlins and lower end torque. I already got a hyperpro rear, COC spring, and bobber the rear end. New forks are gonna run me $1200. Now, I remember I need to buy forks....
The bobbers should have better suspension and breaks from the factory.
@@logangodofcandy tune yours and get more horsepower. these new ones wont be tuneable for a few years.
Why no 660 Bobber? :(
halt the video at 5:47 and tell me how long your back will last in that position
Very nice looking bike. Was very tempted to put my order down, but noticed they've gone back to the 9L fuel tank. And so, unfortunately, this will be a pass.
Had one of the originals from 2020 most uncomfortable bike I’ve ever owned.
Looks pretty good, but not terribly practical. Would love to see the Speedmaster get that wheel though. I hate the look of that fat balloon tire on it currently.
The ultimate bobber is what you can buy from Thornton Hundred to be honest
Agree, but those bikes are in another level of price!
@ yup, money no object type of item
Around 40 grand and up.
Should be more enjoyable to ride with that front tire and upgraded suspension.
Triumph made virtually the same bike a few years back. Their designs are getting very tiring, and they treat their dealers like crap.
"Componentry"?
You mean components!
Please add American numbers to Nueton figures. America watches you too
Neuton numbers are bigger so sound better
Its a bobber. Everything needs bobbed, including numbers.
£13,995 pre reg next year 👍😂
Would think of buying one if it were a final belt drive
As if the standard bike wasn't enough of a ticket-magnet.
Someone needs to tell Triumph they need to seriously up the power on their 1200 engines. R9T has had around 110hp and 116nm of tq for years now. One of the reasons I got one in 2017 over a Thruxton or Bobber.
They tune their engines differently and have different top ends. Sure, you can take the bobber top end to 9000rpm and have a 110hp bike. You can also push the torque much later in the revs, so you have far less power at the bottom.
Imo, the higher torque at lower revs and a lower top end rides better.
Should have given the TFC treatment to the Speedtwin 1200. This is a waste of time in my opinion (and doesn't look as good as the first Bobber TFC! And Akra have terrible customer service also... there's far better looking and sounding mufflers (and at a better price too), they should have stuck with the 'more-in-keeping' V&H's systems!
The weight savings of 14 kgs from standard bobber to the factory custom bobber makes classic goan 350 bobber by RE even more of a sloppy job as compared to the standard classic. The bobber being 2 kgs heavier than the standard is unacceptable.
Did they name it after you…er…Bob…😬❗️
I wish 🤣
@@motobob Bob, I'm sure I speak for all of your devoted followers - just love the channel/your goodself. I'm chewing through a nightmare legal process but your consistently effervescent and friendly uploads are genuinely appreciated.
Just keep up the good work...x
@@glowingbunny5865 sounds tough! Good luck with it all and glad you're enjoying the videos 👍
@@motobobThanks for replying Bob,as mentioned lots going on but the uploads are always appreciated…
Shame about the useless, so called front mudguard !!. Only £17,195. I think I'll get two. Can't think why bike sales are down, I wonder why 🤔. Oh well off to Royal Enfield.
Triumph... For me its over price
Disappointing overall. Triumph missed the boat, not changing the engine, and doing very little upgrading other than front and rear shocks and clip-ons. Yes, the bike will probably handle better, but it's not much of a departure from the original. I would have liked to have seen some major engine upgrades for a TFC model with substantial more power to match the upgraded brakes and sport riding mode. It's nicely put together, but cosmetic upgrades have been Triumph's playbook for years now-- rather than making substantial upgrades to the modern classic line up. I have a 2021 Speedmaster, which was slightly upgraded from the previous 2018-2020 models. It's a great bike, but it has not changed one iota in the last 5 years... except for various tank painting schemes. In all that time they could have upgraded rear suspensions, brakes, and added a sport mode and upgraded the engine, not to mention other enhancements.
Putting more (expensive) extras on a bike is the opposite of what a bobber should be. It loses it cool when it starts to appeal primarily to yuppies
Yuppies ride scooters these days
gilding a lily - nice tough.
It's too expensive for me
PCP is your friend
Nice looking bike, if you're into bobbers. Just not my cup of tea 😊
Sales brochure
boooooooo ! bring Thruxton back !
What difference between previous version tfc in technical side ? Nothing. And why need this new version tfc?
Brake system - same
Wheels - same
All the same. But power of engine is less then at previous tfc - are you serious?
Give to new tfc aluminium wheels, highest brembo system, more power of engine, quick shifter and so on ….
New tfc - Fully shit
This version is absolutely NOT necessary....
Wrong seat for ANY bike 🤮
Seat is surprisingly ok. All about the body position. Done a few videos on it myself
@ I don’t like the looks. I have never liked them. It’s a stylistic element that I don’t care for
nope - a bobber with brembos? posers with too much money bike - not a serious bike
All the bobbers have had brembos for years
It's a great riding, fun bike. No reason you should have good suspension and breaks.
Are thoose... fake carburators?
Got to complete the look
@midlife-crysis no, seriously, I guess theese are just throotle bodies/ idle bypass made to look like carbs. Funny as hell tho
Horrible carbon fibber , and TFC logo is everywhere excessive...i buy you all mechanical improvements and i will pay and extra sac of money to erase all the logos and change that handlebar to another more confortable one.😂😂
Would much prefer separate tachometer and speedo analogue gauges
Beautiful bike but only 77 horses on the downside
Less than the old Bobber TFC.
The whole reason I sold my built 2018 Bobber Black for a 2020 Bobber TFC was the horsepower jump from 78 to 86 and after mods and tuning that became 95. No reason to get the new one.
The new one has torque lower in the revs. The old one had the high power engine. They are very different. 77HP doesn't mean anything when none of these twins make it past 5k rpm
@@logangodofcandy and here every shift on my Bobber TFC is at 7800. Changing to Thruxton RS sprockets makes you want to rev it out every time.
It would look 20 times better with Speed Twin 1200 wheels
Why do they have to have factory custom all over the fkng thing