2019 Triumph Bonneville T120 Ace; first Impressions- my dream bike?
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- The Triumph Bonneville T120 has arrived and I have the next three weeks to enjoy it! I'm really curious about this model, as it's been my dream bike for the past year!
This is the special edition Ace Cafe version; one of only 1400 made worldwide.
Another great video Freddie, just bought a T120 as my first big bike after passing my DAS test and I absolutely love it, doesn’t feel heavy at all, just the right amount of power, and is so smooth to ride! I might even rent one in Tenerife when I come in March!
I just come to know You through your videos and i like your enthusiasm about the Bonneville 120, Just bought a new Thruxton RS and I loved at first site .Keep on making what You do as you do it very well
Love the enthusiasm in your videos, Freddie! This is doing a good job of convincing me to take the T120 over the Speed Twin…
Hi Freddie. I’m starting to watch your videos from the start. Think your channel is addictive!! lol….This video is very interesting because your bike is more nostalgic if not better than the new water cooled bikes. I love the old styled air cooled twins,I have one myself. Have you realised now your 865 is so much more desirable and basic . Especially now you have built up a good bond between your bike since doing so much on it. They are Also very reliable!! Also as much as I like new triumphs they are crazy money!!Keep up the good work you two. 🙌
Love the look of the Ace-Edition! nice Quality of a video :) The T120 was my first ever motorcycle I've owned and I'm so happy with the looks and the performance.
Thanks Nicolai!🤜🏼🤛🏼. What a first bike to own!🙂👌🏻🏍
Interesting to watch your early videos. I'm working through them, up to where I started. That Bobber Scout looks brilliant.
Very slick performance, especially taking account of the fact it's only the second one. You're a natural, Freddie. Obviously, the technical side of your videos has improved. Formerly 1990. From now on I am just going to sign off as Nick J.
Quality video. The shots of you on the bike were great. Love the moto fashion at the beginning, would love to see that again. Fashion + Motorcycles could be your niche Can’t wait for the next video!
Thanks Ian, I'll keep the combination of biking gear and bikes. I've just ordered a microphone, so hopefully the sound will be improved for the next video. Thanks for the support!
Nice video😃 Love your enthusiasm for riding! I have the T120 myself, and I can truly vouch for it. I've ridden it trough europe with only an 60L dufflebag on the seat, and it was a blast. Go for it!
Thanks Anders, ahhhh I love that- you can't beat a euro road trip! And the lighter the packing, the more fun the riding.
Love your videos.. so much energy, good vibes! Keep it up
Thanks Ray!!
Absolutely stunning Freddie. Your channel and content is natural and so engaging. The video quality is top notch.
I myself picked up Street Twin last week over T120 for a very funny reason you might say and that is spoked wheels in T120. I live in India and to get stuck somewhere on a long ride with a punctured tyre is absolute nightmare.
Keep up the good content. Love from India.
Thank you so much Gur, really appreciated!
That's so interesting regarding why you went for the Street Twin over the T120- makes absolute sense. The Street Twin's the most fun (and maybe even the best!) bike I've ever ridden- I absolutely love it! India's a real dream location for me to ride through- what a country to own a Triumph in🙂👌
Super! Thank you for involving narrative about your day with blacky t120
Thanks Al!🙂🙌🏻
Best t120 black video out there in TH-cam!! With this video I'm 100% in, that t120 black will be my next bike!
I really appreciate it, thank you!🙂🙌
Amazing to see you on TH-cam! What an beautiful bike! High on my list.
I have been following you on Instagram for a while now and it is great to see that keep the same style on TH-cam as on Instagram. Looking forward to more video!
Thanks Koen, I thought I should finally give TH-cam a try, thanks so much for tuning in!
I'm a fan of the way Freddie speaks.
I love it Freddy’s got all of his motorcycle gear laid out like a race car driver. Everybody looks good sitting on a Triumph Freddys no exception. Stunning Bike I have the 2022 T 100 and I love it. First year of the performance enhancements
Big fan of the channel
Cheers mate
USA
How many helmets?? Must be making a bomb on TH-cam OR from somewhere else!
Nice work, Mr. Dobbs. Thank you. I'm loving my T120. For my age and riding style, it's the perfect fit. It cruises along nicely, has great torque when needed, feels as agile and nimble as a lighter bike, and the build-quality is superb. And I'm told it has a great sound, although from the rider's position, it's difficult to tell. I have never regretted the investment.
agile..no
Absolutely love the T120, my wife has a street twin and I have a street scrambler so you could say we love triumphs 😂. We also live less then a mile from the factory in Hinckley.
That’s brilliant!😃👌🏻🏍🏍
The Street Twin’s still the best bike I’ve ridden- it’s so beautifully balanced and the power absolutely perfect for real roads🖤🏍👌🏻
What a place to live- I must do the triumph Factory tour!
This is a very beautiful bike. I love the Bonneville range but the T120 and T100 are my favourites. 👍🏻👍🏻
The T120 and T100, and also Street Scrambler, and Speedmaster are my favourites (too many to choose!😆)
Fantastic vid mate. The ace branded bonnie looks great and i think your distance test should involve a ferry to a certain volcano mate. 😁👍
Roadster over Cruiser always! The T120 looks incredible !
It's a timeless stunner!😍🏍
What a beauty! I'm torn between the T120, the new Moto Guzzi v7 Special and the Harley Davidson Slim! It's a great time to be a motorcycle enthusiast for sure. Great vid. I'm a new subscriber trying to get caught up. Lol.
Looking back through some of your earlier videos, it's amazing to see how relaxed you've become, and how you've developed that Dobbsian style.
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You did miss a trick though, not taking an Ace Special Bonnie to the Ace Café. Still it's left you with somewhere to go.
They are tremendously fun bikes. I have a T100. Some say a little sluggish but it’s got enough go in it for me and my type of riding.
I'm with you completely; the T100 and Street Twin are the absolute sweet spot power-wise for the real world.
That is one hell of good looking bike
Great video! I have 2016 speed twin (somewhat modified) but feel the pull towards a new t120 or even the speed twin. The trick is there is no dealer where I live so I have to order it without the benefit of a test ride. Cheers from Newfoundland.
What an elegant bike!! The Indian is super cool, but the T120 oozes class. Great video 👍🏼
You’ve summed the two up perfectly Ali- spot on! Thank you!🙂🙌🏻🙌🏻
With my recent 2017 T100 Matte Black Bonnie, I so fell in love with these type of bikes. This T120 Ace Cafe should be a great addition to my stable 😅
Oooooo a T100 and T120- I’d love to know from an owner of both his thoughts comparing the two. Keep me posted!
Which do you prefer?
I came for the bikes but stayed for the gear reviews - definitely well co-ordinated / good quality gear and well suited to the type of bike being ridden. I love the Bonnies - currently have a Ninja 400 and an FJR1300 but a Triumph Bonnie or Speed Twin will be next and the possibly a Z900RS.
I would wear my schott cafe racer jacket but more a summer one
The T120 is insanely good looking!
Isn't it- it's such a stunner!
Really enjoyed seeing the clothing to match the style of the bike
Gorgeous bike, hoping you'll be reviewing the Speed twin sometime soon.
I love mine! I have the ACE Bonnie and it is ACE. I’m surprised you didn’t mention there were only 1400 built worldwide. I have #1125. Cheers.
Amazingly great!! Watching from Sylhet Bangladesh
Always honest comments and great videos. Thank you. A question: I am in a crossroads between 2020 and 2021 T120. You have not reviewed 2021 onwards yet I believe? Any insights on the subject? Cheers 🙏🏻
A real geezers bike mate!...proper smart looking classy bike for the modern “gent about town “ and expeditions galore!...suits you to a T pal....👍😎...subscribed
Isn't it! It's pure class!👌🏼. Really appreciate the support!
Good review,🤙
Amazing bike
Just found your channel - awesome content
Really appreciate, thanks for the support!🙂
I want one, as soon as we are out of lock down I intend taking one for a test ride.
It’s such an incredible bike- really really special!🖤🏍
Beautiful Bike
T120 hands down
The T120 is also my dream bike too - black on black on black on black.
100%- it suits all black so well🖤
... welcome to my world Freddie.
The ultimate gentleman's motorcycle. Amen.
Nice work sir.
Thank you Rob!
I have a Thruxton 900 and I'm really falling in love with the Bonneville ace, contemplating trading in but I don't want to get rid of my Thruxton.
That's a really tough choice, the Bonneville will be comfier and more relaxing, but the Thruxtons are special!🖤
Nice review. I like the pace, showing what gear you wear, and also seeing the town and the stops. The Triumph is a really nice bike. I've never seen that Indian in that color scheme it looks amazing!
Really appreciate it, thanks very much! It's the first Indian I've seen like this too- it's the "Twenty" version🙂👌
Such a handsome accent, pronunciation and the bike)) Please keep shooting video mate)
Thanks Starikov, really appreciate it!
Triumph over the Bobber!
Oooooo Gucci!! I'm still 50/50- such a touch call!
Sorry James... You are wrong on this occasion, I think the scout bobber is the one :) (ok, maybe I'm a tad biased because i have one lol)
Hey Freddie, those two are reaaaally handsome bikes. But i think the T120 is more beatiful not better. By the way im a fan from Turkey. keep going mate!
Thanks Ahmet for watching from Turkey!🙂
It's a really tough call; the T120 is a gentleman, and the Scout is a thug- I can't decide which I prefer!😆
Quality vlog 👍
Thanks very much Hari, really glad you enjoyed it!🙂
I'm very much looking forward to your concluding video at the end of your loan!
I'll aim to do a few good length rides over the next two weeks to get some good insight into living with it.
I'm keen to find out your thoughts , I've been offered a really good deal on a 2020 t120 black and I'm extremely tempted!
@@leecregg1680 So far, it's living up to all expectations- I've just been out on it this morning (a few videos on my Instagram stories). It'll be as good as you'd hope it would be- it's a superb bike!
I love the Triumph T120! I just purchased last month my first Triumph: The 2020 Street Twin in ironstone color, and love it! I see the T120 in my future, but that is down the road. I plan on enjoying the ST right now for the years to come!
The Street Twin’s one of my absolute favourite bikes I’ve ever ridden- it’s stunning and the most perfectly balanced bike for the real world🖤🏍
Enjoy your new Street Twin Jim!🏍👌🏻🙂
Nice 👏
Hello from Oregon! I think your videos are on point, good dialogue and action scenes on the bike. I’ve got a question for you. I just picked up my T120 ACE and noticed that the “Bonnie” has a whispey engine sound to it. Have you experienced this? You seem to have ridden a lot of Triumphs. Thanks and keep up the vids!
Hi all the way over in Oregon! Apologies- I completely missed this comment.
I've never noticed a wispy sound on the Triumphs, but I would be curious what it gets diagnosed as (if there is a fault with it). Please do keep me posted🙂
Thanks for the support!
@@FreddieDobbs get rid of the catalytic converter, and put an Xpipe in its place , you will see a major difference in sound and performance . It kind of sounds like a sewing machine from the factory lol I own a t120 2020 ace myself 😊👍
Got a Street twin had complete new wiring harness with 1200 miles on the clock. Triumph's biggest secret faulty wiring . Reports of gear selector problems on the T120 and misting up clocks.
Thanks so much for sharing this Michael, that's very interesting and great to hear an owner's thoughts- really appreciate it!
Every bike is your dream bike Freddie.lol.
Hi Freddie, I’ve just come back to where you started doing videos as I didn’t see them when you did them. I’m just curious how you got the bikes for a few weeks being a new TH-camr? Thanks.
How's the seat for comfort over a few hours of riding? Have you ridden two-up? If so, do you need to adjust the suspension? Great video and greetings from the U.S.!
Very good- I’d happily go touring on it and ride 6+ hours a day👌🏻👌🏻
I rode it quite a lot 2up- it’s good too. I didn’t adjust the suspension and it was absolutely perfect🙂👌🏻
@@FreddieDobbs thanks brother!
The Triumph suits you I'm curious how tall are you. Thanks, Dan from Atlanta, GA. 🇺🇸
Is this a relaxed bike? Is the Scout Bobber a relaxed bike like your Bonneville? It doesn’t look like it? What about a pillion on the Scout?
Bothe the Bonneville and Scout are very comfortable and relaxing🙂👌🏻. With a nice passenger seat and backrest, the Scout will be very nice for two
The Bonneville looks much more comfortable?
Where do you gets your boots?
😍😍😍👍👍
the dream bonnie i want is a 1980's trimph bonniville t140 or a 1970's t120
New sub, great content and my favourite bikes. How do you get hold of them?
Thanks for the support Stevie! They're press bikes, so I usually get contacted about a bike to test, or I'll ask, if there's a specific bike I want to test🙂
@@FreddieDobbs nice work, some of the other vloggers seemed to struggle to get a mutt. I’d love the FSR
@@5tevieb954 That's really interesting, and I agree- the FSR looks great!
@@FreddieDobbs it will just be the L plates that ruin it !
@@5tevieb954 Ahh I know what you mean, but it has to be done!
Looking at a T120, a great channel btw, but is it good for tall riders?
Freddie is 6.1 tall. Maybe this info helps..
@@humanbeing1675 Cheers, I just saw the BMW vid and he states that. I very much appreciate the reply
@@TheDroghedaBellRinger I'd say the T120 is good for tall riders- it's noticeably bigger than the Street Twin, which probably is a little small for anyone over my height of 6'1. Hope this helps🙂
@@FreddieDobbs Thanks Freddie, I am 6'1 myself so that helps a lot. Keep up the great work.
how tall are you?
I think I‘ve found my favourite bike! Now I need a license and gear… 😂
Is it available here in asia?
Oooooh good question, I'm not sure (it was a limited run). I know it was available in the USA, so it was available in other countries. Let me know if you find one!🙂
La indian también es hermosa y con mayor potencia
How tall are you?
May I please ask what is your height? Thank you.
Hi Froilan, of course- I’m 6’1
Thank you.
all is great but your jeans should be longer )
Which country is this.
Looks lovely
This is in South East London, England🙂
@@FreddieDobbs fair London ❤️❤️❤️
T 120
Oh yeah and according to Mr Stuart Fillingham the ultimate gentleman's motorcycle is the royal enfield 500 bullet classic 🤷🏻♂️
I do love the 500 Bullet Classic!🖤
He who knows best.
just get the regular line t-120 with the proper seat and rear fender
Hi, just wondered what you do for a living? I would imagine TH-cam is your long term plan?
Cheers Freddie
Hi,
Brand collaborations mainly and I have one rental property, but I really do love TH-cam, so will give it my best shot!🙂
@@FreddieDobbs excellent!
how tall are you mate - 👋😉
La gamme Bonneville T100/T120 sortie après 2016 a dû subir une campagne de rappel en raison d'un frottement du câble d'embrayage sur le faisceau au niveau du T de fourche. Les machines sont depuis toutes équipées d'une "protection" qui n'ôte pas le problème (d'usine) principal de Triumph: un faisceau trop court et pas suffisamment bien gainé + une électronique déficiente, notamment au niveau du combiné d'instrument. "Obsolescence programmée" ou simple incompétence? Les forums Triumph sont surchargés de malheureux possesseurs de speed-Twin, triple, street etc...ayant ces mêmes problèmes et pleurant sur la garantie des 2 ans, alors qu'il s'agit bien d'un "défaut-constructeur"! Compte-tenu du prix à l'achat + celui des pièces et de la main d'œuvre, la "légende" ne se payerait pas de notre tête?
Shame about the music when all O wanted was to listen to the engine.
I know that taste is subjective....but that Indian does nothing for me. The Bonneville stirs one's soul.....
“Fuel gauge”? …….its the Fuel CAP! Engage brain Freddie!
I love my T120. The quality of the speedo/tacho is questionable though. The face plates wrinkled up like paper. Triumph blames it on customers installing aftermarket windshields, as if that would be a valid excuse for flimsy faceplates.
That's really interesting and I completely agree- it'd be so much better if Triumph just admitted the fault. And thank you for sharing that- I'll remember this fault for my future reference.
Can’t say I like the Indian at all
It is a bit of a love/hate bike with it's styling!😆
I must agree , no love for the Indian
Doesn't anyone think that triumph is over priced? 🤔
Nice video - thank-you.
Personally, I am crazy in love with my 2019 BMW R Nine T Pure. But if they didn't exist, I would buy the Bonnie.
I would make a couple of immediate changes - wide handlebars and a fender elimination kit to start with.
Thanks very much! R9T owners seem to be just about the most satisfied bike owners I've come across!
Wide handlebars is a very interesting shout that I've never considered before. Can I ask why?
@@FreddieDobbs I just like the more upright position and retro look. (Wide, up and back)
Amazingly great!! Watching from Sylhet Bangladesh
Thanks very much Fahim, great to have a watcher over in Bangladesh!🙂🙌🏻🙌🏻