Nice review, thanks! Your enthusiasm for the T120 shows! I have the T120 in black and white, and I certainly love mine. I have to agree with all you've said. On your mirrors, try them at night. The fact that they're a little narrower than you are means that the headlights of following vehicles are blocked. You just have to move your head slightly to see directly behind. Agree with you on the kill switch. Let the ECU kill the engine as there's a sequence involved and it's important. Envy your DRL. We don't have it in the States. The cruise control works a treat, BTW! Looks like lovely country to ride in.
These things attracted me to the Bonneville: 1. It’s looks including the bling. 2. It’s small size. 3. Centre stand. 4. Heated grips. 5. It’s simplicity. 6. It’s grunt. Things I do not like: 1. Snatchyness at low speed. (Throttle slack me thinks). 2. The suspension components. Better springing and damping would be nice. Do I love riding it? Absolutely!
Hi Trevor, I have owned my T120 for 4 years now and I still enjoy riding it. Thankfully in that time I have eliminated the snatchy throttle response and upgraded the suspension so it’s about as good as it’s going to get now. Regards Andy
Lovely choice. I paid for mine today, it landed in the dealer yesterday. Get it two weeks time. I was gonna keep my other bike aswell but decided, today, just as you did to only have the bonnie. I cannot wait to get it & everyone who reviews it loves it. I reckon itvwill be a keeper!
I found as I got older I was more comfy with smaller bikes, the Explorer like the GS and many others are simply massive to me now. These new Hinckleys are truly awesome. I had 3 air-cooled (one in the UK) and a Scrambler which I loved. I now ride a different brand that is much lighter, faster and more agile but good on ya for your new ride.
Very nice I really like the colour I have one in red but think prefer yours. I have done 2000 miles on mine and can't fault it. Done a few mods LED indicators short stems on front look much better, V&H exhaust sound great and a bit more torque, fitted a small screen really helps on the motorway. Enjoy it's a great bike.
Nice bike great review . I have a "modded T100" and was gonna trade it in for a120 but the differences weren't that great to justify the purchase price. But it's certainly a better machine out of the factory than the T100 ever was. Enjoy !!
I just fell in love with this bike!!! Really like the looks of it. I am in the market for something else and this bike might be the one! Currently riding a BMW R1150RT but want something lighter. Don't need a great touring bike like the RT because I don't drive long distances anymore. Just need a fun bike. Not sure if this bike is great for driving with a passenger. Today I took a test ride on a Yamaha Tracer 900. Totally different bike but also really nice to handle.
Hi, I can't comment on 2 up riding, the wife won't ride pillion. The 1200cc engine is really torquey and I'm sure it would cope very well with the added weight of a pillion. I'm not sure how comfortable it would be 2 up, it does feel a small bike to me. Having said that my old T140V was a similar size and I did thousands of miles 2 up on her. Best bet is to take your better half for a test ride on one. Regards Andy p.s. It's got to be comfier than a R1 or GSXR pillion.
Great new bike, the looks are fantastic and a good choice with the colours. Its one of those bikes were you will find people nodding as they walk past and going Mmmmm, it just has those looks, and the sound is of the makes you smile variety. Looking forward to some more Peak videos with you and the new steed. P.S. did you film this at the back of Longstone.
Test road one this week and absolutely loved it, will be placing an order hopefully on Monday for the Diamond model, spend a lot of time in the Peaks as well (early retirement is bliss) so might bump into you, cheers
Hi, I'm probably wrong, but I think the new T100 is being offered in orange and white. I am planning on having my mudguards painted with a cranberry stripe and gold lining to match the tank. I've been to see the guys at 8 Ball paint shop at Ripley and they're sorting it out for me. Regards Andy
I'll have to look for that one. I've seen a gold and white version, but it's a different design than the 59. The 59 was a very simple paint job, the bottom part of the tank was orange and the top was white.
Hi Adam, I have fitted one or two extras recently. I'm preparing another upload that hopefully will give people an idea of the benefits of fitting the Vance and Hines silencers. Regards Andy
Peak Biker, I look forward to seeing it. There's a few mods that I was looking at. Zard makes a nice exhaust system for the T120, and I'm wondering if I should put drag pipes on it. I'm having second thoughts however because adding drag pipes will eliminate the catalytic converter, so I would also have to add a power commander and probably a better air intake. It adds up to a lot of money.
Really enjoyed both of your videos Andy on your new T120. I am just about to order mine after a test ride before Christmas, moving from a 2015 Honda CB650F to the T120. A very different bike but better for my style of riding now. Just one question - I use my CB650F to commute 26 miles each way to work from March through to November. Have you - or anyone else - used the Triumph as a daily commute and if so how have you found it? Keep up the great videos - looking forward to more of you and your gorgeous machine!
Hi, I hope that you get as much pleasure riding your T120 as I do mine. I don't use my bike to commute but I would imagine that it will do the job just fine. It's so effortless to ride, easy to steer and agile. The torquey 1200cc engine just plugs on with barely a complaint and the clutch is pretty light as you probably know from your test ride. I should think it will be good for weaving in and out of slow traffic and there won't be many tight gaps you can't squeeze through on the T120. Regards Andy
Hi Andy, Just to say I ordered mine on Sat - same colours as yours. Delivery date end of March - can't wait! Really enjoyed your videos on the exhaust comparisons and adjusting the chain. All the best, Paul.
Hi Paul, I hope you're as pleased with your T120 as I am, when you get it. Mine has been garaged up since they started salting the roads and I can't wait to get back out on her. Hopefully by the time you pick yours up, the roads and weather should be improving so you ought to be able to get her run in. Have fun and ride safe. Andy
Hi Steven, Yes I still own the T120 and will be back on the road soon. Brake squeal, I did occasionally suffer from it but rarely. Hopefully it will be a thing of the past soon, I am awaiting delivery of a front brake upgrade kit that consists of 340mm floating discs and Brembo 4 pot callipers. Regards Andy
Hi, No, I haven't bought panniers. If I go for a day ride of 2-300 miles I just take a few odds and ends in the tank bag. If I was planning to ride any greater distances over a period of days, I would have to invest in some panniers or a large tote bag strapped on the back which some people appear to manage well enough with. Regards Andy
Hi, It's dead easy to put on the centre stand. You just press down on the centre stand arm with your foot and she just rolls onto the stand. There's no heaving the bike up and back. Regards Andy
What are your thoughts on the torque? Too much for a first time bike owner? Rode dirt bikes 30 years ago and just recently took the motorcycle safety course. Want to buy the T120 but not sure if the torque would get me into trouble. Keep the great vids coming!
Hi, I would say that the T120 is a very rider friendly bike. I can't think of any vices. There's loads of low down torque and it can propel you off the mark pretty swiftly. The ride by wire throttle is silky smooth and you just have to take it steady with the right hand. When you set off you do tend to find that you are moving quicker than every one else, the old girl wants to get flying. I would suggest a test ride to be sure. Regards Andy
I really like most of the new Triumphs and especially these but why does everyone assume that these new bikes are connected in any way with the original Triumph motorcycles because they're just not. Les Harris agreed to sell the name to John Bloor but the logo had to be changed slightly. This is a new bike, new design, new factory, new designers, new crew and could just as well have been called a Kawasaki! I keep hearing reference to the old Bonny; there only ever was one Triumph Bonneville and these new bikes aren't them. It comes down to simple plagiarism, nothing more and nothing less and it's really annoying!
Best bike in the world mate. Enjoy it and ride safe…
Nice review, thanks! Your enthusiasm for the T120 shows! I have the T120 in black and white, and I certainly love mine.
I have to agree with all you've said.
On your mirrors, try them at night. The fact that they're a little narrower than you are means that the headlights of following vehicles are blocked. You just have to move your head slightly to see directly behind.
Agree with you on the kill switch. Let the ECU kill the engine as there's a sequence involved and it's important.
Envy your DRL. We don't have it in the States.
The cruise control works a treat, BTW!
Looks like lovely country to ride in.
These things attracted me to the Bonneville: 1. It’s looks including the bling. 2. It’s small size. 3. Centre stand. 4. Heated grips. 5. It’s simplicity. 6. It’s grunt. Things I do not like: 1. Snatchyness at low speed. (Throttle slack me thinks). 2. The suspension components. Better springing and damping would be nice. Do I love riding it? Absolutely!
Hi Trevor,
I have owned my T120 for 4 years now and I still enjoy riding it.
Thankfully in that time I have eliminated the snatchy throttle response and upgraded the suspension so it’s about as good as it’s going to get now.
Regards
Andy
Lovely choice. I paid for mine today, it landed in the dealer yesterday. Get it two weeks time. I was gonna keep my other bike aswell but decided, today, just as you did to only have the bonnie. I cannot wait to get it & everyone who reviews it loves it. I reckon itvwill be a keeper!
I found as I got older I was more comfy with smaller bikes, the Explorer like the GS and many others are simply massive to me now. These new Hinckleys are truly awesome. I had 3 air-cooled (one in the UK) and a Scrambler which I loved. I now ride a different brand that is much lighter, faster and more agile but good on ya for your new ride.
Very nice I really like the colour I have one in red but think prefer yours. I have done 2000 miles on mine and can't fault it.
Done a few mods LED indicators short stems on front look much better, V&H exhaust sound great and a bit more torque, fitted a small screen really helps on the motorway. Enjoy it's a great bike.
Beautiful machine . Might just be tempted to move on to a T120 this summer . Have fun & ride safe .
Beautiful looking machine and love the sound. Enjoy!
Beautiful bike - congrats!
What an amazing view. Both bike and coutry side.
Lovely bike. Hope you enjoy lots of fun filled miles. Be safe.
I love your bike! Beautiful color scheme, too. Awesome choice. Enjoy
Nice bike great review .
I have a "modded T100" and was gonna trade it in for a120 but the differences weren't that great to justify the purchase price. But it's certainly a better machine out of the factory than the T100 ever was.
Enjoy !!
I just fell in love with this bike!!! Really like the looks of it. I am in the market for something else and this bike might be the one! Currently riding a BMW R1150RT but want something lighter. Don't need a great touring bike like the RT because I don't drive long distances anymore. Just need a fun bike. Not sure if this bike is great for driving with a passenger. Today I took a test ride on a Yamaha Tracer 900. Totally different bike but also really nice to handle.
Hi,
I can't comment on 2 up riding, the wife won't ride pillion.
The 1200cc engine is really torquey and I'm sure it would cope very well with the added weight of a pillion.
I'm not sure how comfortable it would be 2 up, it does feel a small bike to me.
Having said that my old T140V was a similar size and I did thousands of miles 2 up on her.
Best bet is to take your better half for a test ride on one.
Regards
Andy
p.s. It's got to be comfier than a R1 or GSXR pillion.
Great new bike, the looks are fantastic and a good choice with the colours. Its one of those bikes were you will find people nodding as they walk past and going Mmmmm, it just has those looks, and the sound is of the makes you smile variety. Looking forward to some more Peak videos with you and the new steed. P.S. did you film this at the back of Longstone.
Hi Harry,
Thanks for your comments, and yes I did film the sequence up on Longstone Edge.
Regards
Andy
Test road one this week and absolutely loved it, will be placing an order hopefully on Monday for the Diamond model, spend a lot of time in the Peaks as well (early retirement is bliss) so might bump into you, cheers
Hi,
Can’t knock it mate, I took early retirement 6 years ago and have never looked back.
Regards
Andy
Thanks Andy.....👍
I love the new Bonnevilles. I'd like to get one of these and paint it to match the1959 version. Orange and white tank, with a stripe on the fender.
Hi,
I'm probably wrong, but I think the new T100 is being offered in orange and white.
I am planning on having my mudguards painted with a cranberry stripe and gold lining to match the tank.
I've been to see the guys at 8 Ball paint shop at Ripley and they're sorting it out for me.
Regards
Andy
I'll have to look for that one. I've seen a gold and white version, but it's a different design than the 59. The 59 was a very simple paint job, the bottom part of the tank was orange and the top was white.
I want one, to add to the stable ....
Very nice! I have the T120 Black and I love it. Are you planning on doing any modifications?
Hi Adam,
I have fitted one or two extras recently. I'm preparing another upload that hopefully will give people an idea of the benefits of fitting the Vance and Hines silencers.
Regards
Andy
Peak Biker, I look forward to seeing it. There's a few mods that I was looking at. Zard makes a nice exhaust system for the T120, and I'm wondering if I should put drag pipes on it. I'm having second thoughts however because adding drag pipes will eliminate the catalytic converter, so I would also have to add a power commander and probably a better air intake. It adds up to a lot of money.
Nice colour
I’ve just followed you by trading in my Explorer for a Bonnie the same colour as yours. Pick it up next Friday.. 👍
Hi Bill,
I hope you get as much enjoyment from your Bonnie as I get from my bike.
Good luck and ride safe.
Andy
Really enjoyed both of your videos Andy on your new T120. I am just about to order mine after a test ride before Christmas, moving from a 2015 Honda CB650F to the T120. A very different bike but better for my style of riding now. Just one question - I use my CB650F to commute 26 miles each way to work from March through to November. Have you - or anyone else - used the Triumph as a daily commute and if so how have you found it? Keep up the great videos - looking forward to more of you and your gorgeous machine!
Hi,
I hope that you get as much pleasure riding your T120 as I do mine.
I don't use my bike to commute but I would imagine that it will do the job just fine. It's so effortless to ride, easy to steer and agile.
The torquey 1200cc engine just plugs on with barely a complaint and the clutch is pretty light as you probably know from your test ride.
I should think it will be good for weaving in and out of slow traffic and there won't be many tight gaps you can't squeeze through on the T120.
Regards
Andy
Hi Andy, Just to say I ordered mine on Sat - same colours as yours. Delivery date end of March - can't wait! Really enjoyed your videos on the exhaust comparisons and adjusting the chain. All the best, Paul.
Hi Paul,
I hope you're as pleased with your T120 as I am, when you get it.
Mine has been garaged up since they started salting the roads and I can't wait to get back out on her.
Hopefully by the time you pick yours up, the roads and weather should be improving so you ought to be able to get her run in.
Have fun and ride safe.
Andy
Hi PB, do you still have the T120? During your ownership did you ever suffer from the dreaded brake squealing so many other owners suffered?
Hi Steven,
Yes I still own the T120 and will be back on the road soon.
Brake squeal, I did occasionally suffer from it but rarely.
Hopefully it will be a thing of the past soon, I am awaiting delivery of a front brake upgrade kit that consists of 340mm floating discs and Brembo 4 pot callipers.
Regards
Andy
Peak Biker well done in getting T to cover that. It's a £1000 upgrade kit from FreeSpirits parts!
Great review. Do you use accessories (panniers etc) for long trips?
Hi,
No, I haven't bought panniers.
If I go for a day ride of 2-300 miles I just take a few odds and ends in the tank bag.
If I was planning to ride any greater distances over a period of days, I would have to invest in some panniers or a large tote bag strapped on the back which some people appear to manage well enough with.
Regards
Andy
God dam it I'm wanting one to,you fragging Brits have caused m to crave t120 Bonneville.
Can I Ask is the centre stand easy to lift on too.
Hi,
It's dead easy to put on the centre stand. You just press down on the centre stand arm with your foot and she just rolls onto the stand. There's no heaving the bike up and back.
Regards
Andy
What are your thoughts on the torque? Too much for a first time bike owner? Rode dirt bikes 30 years ago and just recently took the motorcycle safety course. Want to buy the T120 but not sure if the torque would get me into trouble. Keep the great vids coming!
Hi,
I would say that the T120 is a very rider friendly bike. I can't think of any vices.
There's loads of low down torque and it can propel you off the mark pretty swiftly.
The ride by wire throttle is silky smooth and you just have to take it steady with the right hand.
When you set off you do tend to find that you are moving quicker than every one else, the old girl wants to get flying.
I would suggest a test ride to be sure.
Regards
Andy
Sgt. Wood
You'll not get in trouble with a T120 unless you ride it like you stole it. Very easy to ride
2016.....wonder if you still own this bike in 2021.
Hi Nick,
Yes, still got the old girl.
Regards
Andy
I really like most of the new Triumphs and especially these but why does everyone assume that these new bikes are connected in any way with the original Triumph motorcycles because they're just not. Les Harris agreed to sell the name to John Bloor but the logo had to be changed slightly. This is a new bike, new design, new factory, new designers, new crew and could just as well have been called a Kawasaki! I keep hearing reference to the old Bonny; there only ever was one Triumph Bonneville and these new bikes aren't them. It comes down to simple plagiarism, nothing more and nothing less and it's really annoying!
How many miles does it do to full tank.
Hi,
It obviously depends how you ride. I haven't done any checking, but the gauges say around 190 miles to empty when the tank is full.
Regards
Andy