Triumph Street Twin - 1st Ride & Review
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- It's Tally Bally Here! My 1st ride and review of the New Triumph Street Twin 900!
I had to wait to be able to post this on here as the launch isn't until Thursday night (the 11th Feb), but here it is!
Hope you all enjoy. I do waffle rather, but I hope that I have covered the most salient points...
Apologies for the wind noise in the walkaround section. I have tried to stifle it with technology but it's still there. One byproduct of this is that that section of the video is a bit quieter, so be careful if you wear earphones after this section! :-)
Feel free to ask further questions in the comments below.
It's a very exciting time for Triumph fans with the new Bonneville range and the Speedy and the Tigers...
All that is left for me to say is:
TALLY BALLY HO!
And of course, many many thanks to Thomas and the team at Herts Triumph for allowing me to play with this bike and others! I am really honoured and happy to be able to do this!
Ta ta! Pip pip!
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One of the best bike bloggers by far. Keep it up.
Thank you Terry! Very kind.
And thank you for watching!
Thanks for the review! It helped alot. I've been looking at the 2017 for months and found a leftover at a great price due to the age. I'm buying it today and will be upgrading the front brakes and shocks based on your review. Muchas Gracias! Safe riding my friend.
I'm very glad to have helped. It's why I do this after all! Apart from the fame of course...
Hope it all goes well!
Safe and happy riding to you too!
TBH!
But did you like it??
Ha ha! Yes. But I'm reserving final judgement on the fact that I know the Bonnie and Thruxton are going to be these but more.... Hnnnnnnn....
+Captain Rambunctious Yeah I do like the look of the T120 I must say - such a shame they didn't reserve the scramblerisation option for one of those beasties.... But the Street Twin sounds like fun, may have to take her for a spin and see.....great job on the review by the way, thorough, I like that.....
TheMissendenFlyer I reckon you'll be able to get the higher pipes on the 1200 too, but if you are getting a Scrambler, I reckon you'd go for the lighter and lighter looking 900 anyway... Maybe that was their thinking?
You all talk about the size of the 900 , and yes Cap, ur knees were almost to the front of the tank. But isn't the 900 slightly larger than the 1200 ? It must be all in the peg position and seat frame difference, cause the 1200 does seem taller. And I know Mr Flyer is shorter than 6ft, so either would be fine for him. I'm 5'11 and certain bikes feel small to me.
Nice to see y'all talk shop. Must be nice to have a job having fun riding many new bikes . Ride safe guys.
Goddamn you’re entertaining. And I’m an actor. So we’ll done. This damn street twin. I go back n forth between this and the t100. But the twin is now winning.
The difference between the two is really looks… but ultimately it would be how they make you feel.
To counter some of the comments from those stuck in an unhappy life, I just had to say, Well done! There are 2 reasons to watch your review videos: your thoroughness and your personality. Funny story. My wife was walking past me while I was watching this video. Upon hearing your voice and laugh, she stopped and asked, "What on earth are you watching?" I said, "A video from this guy who does lots of great Triumph reviews. He goes by the name Captain Rambunctious." To which she said, "Of course he does!"
Ha ha! Brilliant! :-) Thank you for the support and kind words... :-)
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! :-)
Tally Bally Ho!
Stop!! you had me sold on the ribbed seat. You would want to know what I paid for my Scrambler.
it's ribbed for your pleasure. ..
+Adventures With Bash?? AWB I have a fair idea! Roland Sands seats are about £300 for the classic Triumphs!
And Tristan beat me to it mentioning ribbed... ;-)
That brake reservoir is fugly. Why not a chrome or blacked out container. A piss yellow plastic container is disappointing.
+Mark Masztal Ah, a £50 accessory... Hence I mentioned that I'd do it. I'm not sure if it's a safety directive to have a plastic one as standard or if they are being cheap about it, but a lot of new bikes have them as standard these days and you have to get them as extras... Even my Tiger would have had one the same if I had had the base model...
Thanks for watching! Hope you get your stickers soon...
Tally Bally Ho!
+Captain Rambunctious _Looking forward in seeing them. You are a joy to watch and get information from. Very entertaining and one of the best bike review vlog's around.
Mark Masztal Thank you Mark! That's very kind of you. I try! Although some think I'm too loud! Party poopers in my book!
Tally Bally Ho!
hi, my mate has just bought one.gave him your review because abolutely tina the best
reg56114 lovely to hear! I’m glad to have been a help! Thank you for watching and for the support!
Im possibly 100% taking the beauty that is the Thruxton out in a few days.
Loved the structure of the video buddy.
can i have some of the drugs your taking lol
+TheLuisVlogs1 Thank you. And unfortunately, I am just hampered with an insane and overly exuberant, some say rambunctious, personality! ;-)
This Monday collection. In Ironstone. Cant wait.
Fantastic! I'm sure you'll love it!
I think Triumph went to a 270 degree crank to emulate the sound of a V twin engine. I have heard a few newer Triumphs and the sound is sexy!
That's the one! The old air cooled scrambler was the only 270 degree crank and the bonnies were 360... with a smoother sound. But people loved the thump of the 270 so all the new ones are 270 to get that slightly artificial sound... I love it...
What options would someone like me, who is 6 foot 3 inches tall have with respect to the Street Twin? Would the bike be an awkward fit?Does the seat have any adjustment for height? Would a t120 seat fit? Even if the Bonneville frame is identical across the product line, the side covers may or may not be work with another seat for practical reasons.
I am fully aware of your issues. I'm 6'1" but with long legs and a short body. For example my legs are the same length as my brother's and he is 6'4". I'd have thought you'd be comfortable enough as I was, but the bench seat that comes with the brat tracker and scrambler inspiration kits are a bit higher so therefore more comfortable and you can get those on their own without paying for the full inspiration kits if you don't want to, but I can say that the brat tracker kit really is a nice combo...
I hope the 1200s will be a bit more roomy but I have to wait until March to get my hands on one of those!
I hope this helps a bit.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Pip pip!
Awesome, you've caught my attention, changed my mind, thrown a spanner in the works and made me want one, lol. My first bike was and is a cruiser, but now after this review I'm doubting my cruising loyalty.
I don't really know why I'm currently in such a dilemma, haven't done my das yet, still riding off the cbt. I'm too busy dreaming and watching TH-cam when I should be busy booking my test.
Great review fella, love it✊
+Doticaster Ha ha! Good luck! :-)
İnstead buy R.E interceptor 650 learn and enjoy and upgrade to "speed" twin couple years later.This bike doesnt give that much quality compare to its price
Agreed but the interceptor wasn’t out when this arrived and every manufacturer is now following suit... it is unfortunately outdated as you suggest!
After watching that again I have to say capt oll Mate....the overall review was bloody excellent. ..production,editing,narration and the usual high quality of personal input was impressive. ..
Top notch mate!
+WEGGY zx12r Thanks Weggy, but you watched it AGAIN?! Are you some kind of masschist? ;-)
Captain Rambunctious Yeah probably oll mate....
Saying that credit where credit is due.
Never been much of a fan of the 'twins',but I like this. Shame they're made in Malaysia? Please test the new Tiger 1050. Another bike I'm interested in.
+threepot Will let you know!
New stickers!
Sticker stockists must sizzle to the socks at the stocks of stickers rambunctiously carried so sequaciously and with solicitous sticker stockist non sanguinism. Can I have some? Can I? Go on. Let me have some. Can I have 'em? Ay? Ay? Can I?
+InTheNameOfJustice Of course you may as you were so eloquent...
Just message me your address and I'll pop a couple in the post for you! :-)
Thanks for watching! :-)
Captain Rambunctious
Thank you, sir. If only it had made sense also.
: O(
I do appreciate the exuberance, but after five minutes the constant hooting, hollering, giggling and overall silliness is very tiring.
Sorry... That's just me!
What a happy bouncy Captain you are!!! Your joy is infectious, keeping me entertained for half an hour is no mean feat. Fantastic work Sir!
+motorslyclist Thank you! These do get rather long when I'm trying to give all the info I can but it's so much fun too! Not the bike for me, but still excellent fun nonetheless... I've got my eyes set straight on the Thruxton R, but I have to wait until April to try one of those out! :-(
Thanks for watching!
Tally Bally Ho!
Hi Captain, you need to go find a darkened room and lie down for a bit. Fantastic review completely !!!!!!
+David Jebson (thebiglad) Thank you David! Yes, it was all a bit too much, but I'm an excitable fellow! :-)
Thanks for watching and commenting and your excellent feedback! ;-)
I saw one of these sitting beside a previous model year bonny and it's amazing how the changes make the Triumph look much more finished. The clutch is ridiculously light despite being cable operated clutch as you said.
Yes! All good points! 😉
When you're trying to do cinematics on a bike but the sun won't come out. Nice review, though. Personally, I like this bike a lot, but have no plans to trade my '13 Bonneville for one. Still, they are uber sexy. Great job, Triumph.
+Tim Kreitz Adventures Yes, they've done an excellent job. I think that if you already have a Bonnie, then the 900 won't persuade you, but I think the 1200 might... Will see about that in a month's time... :-)
Nice looking bike, but it can easily be mistaken to be an RE Interceptor which costs one third here, in India and Indian roads will be filled with Interceptors in a few months !
Honestly, this is one of the reasons I didn’t buy a Street Twin (and bought a Kawasaki Vulcan S instead)
True, especially as they are built there! I hope that I'm not being too blaze but one assumes that the street twin is better than the RE? Better handling with more performance anyway...
Thanks for watching and for the info!
TBH!
Captain Rambunctious : I have not ridden either Interceptor or Street Twin, but it goes without saying that Street Twin is a more refined version of Interceptor. In addition, it has higher capacity engine with better Power /Torque and more advanced features ( Ride by wire ?, Traction Control, Riding Modes, Tubeless tires, Liquid Cooling etc..)
Very true! :-) @@sathishrao7926
my dream bike please god give me one
It's a no from me. Undoubtedly a capable modern bike, but it's not a Bonneville. It doesn't sound like one and never will. I'd buy one over a Ducati Scrambler any day. But it's just not my bag sadly. I hope Triumph sell them by the bucket load and that they bring loads of young bikers onto the roads. I've already voted with my feet and wallet ( as you probably know). A good review and rightly positive, but the concept misses this old coot completely. I do look forward to seeing your reviews of the other models, and the new Thruxton does look bloody sexy, so still plenty to look forward to, except of course the retail prices of the bigger twins!
+pgod1960 Yes. If I had a Classic Bonnie, I wouldn't trade it in for this. However, it will definitely get some 'new blood' into the classic franchise I reckon and should easily blow the Ducati Scrambler out of the water. Need to find a good day to ride it again and record....
BUT, the 1200s will be another step up I reckon. Already 10kgs lighter than the old classics, but also more powerful. The T120 engine is about 80bhp with about 90ftlbs of torque. It's going to have immense pulling power... The Thruxton is more power, so about 95bhp and 80 ftlbs torque... I'm salivating just typing these figures. When you think that the old stock Bonnie is 68bhp and 50 ftlbs torque, this is going to be one massive improvement and worth the extra money (subject to a test ride of course)... If the handling and low down weight of the Street Twin is anything to go by, the handling of the 1200s will be much much better too, so I can't wait until they come out... Woo! :-)
Thanks for watching as always...
Hello guys, firstly sorry for commenting on an old video, and excuse my ignorance but I have a question. What distinguishes this street twin from the t100/t120? It seems like you can modify one bike into another to some extent. I'm very new to all this, but day by day the yearning for a bike gets stronger, and the Bonneville calls the loudest. Hope this reaches you and if you have the time for an answer that'd be great!
Niandra street twin weighs 10kg less than T100 and with alloy wheels you won't spend hours polishing chrome rims and spokes. Bought mine in June and I love it
I really wish the bench seat was standard. Other than that, I really like this bike.
If the seat is all you want to change you’re lucky!! 😁
This review is a bit more Rambunctious "over the top" effusiveness than I would express, but when I rode a sample in Ft Worth it is all accurate. I wish I had an excuse to buy this. It is one happy, easy machine. Blandness comes because it is meant to please many different audiences. Most Triumph enthusiasts customize anyway, so the "bland" is almost moot. REALLY a thoroughly pleasant and fun machine that any motorcyclist can get on and ride well immediately. Not much to "get used to". Good Video, Captain!
+Greg B (Triumph) Thank you Greg! Yes, I am a rather enthusiastic chap, even ore so around Triumphs... I understand the purists but this is a great bike with plenty of ways to make it your own...
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
Tally Bally Ho!
Hi did you do a back to back review on the old 865 bonny v the new street twin ?
What blows my mind about these new 900 and 1200 engines is how undertuned they are for emissions. The MT-07 and SV650 get 75hp from their smaller engines but are still Euro4. The 900 should be making at least 70hp and the 1200 should make 100hp or more.
I completely agree with you. The BMWs put out a lot more for the same displacement... Maybe the engines are made to last longer?? But that's clutching at straws.
It's fairly easy to get more out of them, but you're right, you shouldn't have to...
I ride a HD street 750, I found the bike a lil low for my liking as am 6.1". I ride only in the city and no long rides. Will u advice street twin for me cap?
+djiatro Hmmm, well I am 6'1" and I found it a bit small but in a good way? I have longer legs, 33" inside leg, and so my knees felt quite high up, but they were more than comfortable and so was the seat so it didn't really matter!
And the bike is so agile that the positioning almost made it easier to ride...
Hope this helps... I would always advise riding it first though before making any decisions as we are all different in our preferences and opinions.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
Tally Bally Ho!
I want one ❤
commentary unprofessional - rider became over-excited and lost his grip on the stats -
well depends how you look at it... obviously, you can see he's enjoying the ride which shows what we could also feel riding it... I personally don't mind at all... If I want stats I go to that bike page on Triumph's website...
Ah... well one does get too excited... and I’m not a professional!
Thanks for watching!
I love everything about this bike except the low revving engine, but your review made me want to at least give it a chance. I chose my Street Triple over the 865 air cooled Bonneville because of all the things the old one didn't have that this one now does.
+Michael Keller Yes... It is a very similar handling bike to the Street Triple, but without the power of course, but instead of that you get comfort and classic looks (ish)... Certainly try one...
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
Tally Bally Ho!
Awesome review good Sir!
I've sat on the ST, the T120 and the Thruxton R at our annual motorcycle show a few weeks ago. I know what you mean by the small feel of the ST...I'm about your build. Coming right off my 2013 T100, where my legs are normally at 100 degree bend, on the T120 they felt at about 90 degree bend...much more relaxed. The Thruxton R is getting all the excitement at the shows...can't wait for your review on that beast...not sure I'm ready for such a thing with my 1st year riding anniversary still two months away!
P.S.: You must have a word with your continuity checker...when you first got on the bike & drove away, we clearly saw your Knox back protector showing through your Raven leather...but then you had your back pack on rest of the ride ;-)
+TornadoCAN99 Ah yes! Continuity! I thought I'd see if anyone would notice my nod to the American Film Industry! ;-) After all, it's coming up to awards season...
Agree with you on the legroom... I really can not wait until April to try the Thruxton! I may have to break in to the Triumph factory at this rate!
Thank you for you initial kind words and thank you for watching! I hope that you found this valuable...
Tally Bally Ho!
Great video & review mate I've recently just gotten into motorbikes and will hopefully be starting to learn soon. The Triumph Street Twin definitely seems like a bike I'd like to sit on and take for a test ride you've just earned yourself a new subscriber :).
+Gambit896 Thank you Gambit for the kind words!
Yes, it's an excellent bike and would be perfect for a new rider, nice a light with plenty of poke to entertain with! :-)
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment...
Tally Bally Ho!
Our Triumphs are very proud, I know my Daytona is in the shed with her thumb up. God bless the John Bloor era of Triumph. Oh... is it sad that I think my lovely Daytona is a human lady friend?.. Oh dear. Wonderful upload as always, reminds me of the old days of the Captain Rambunctious videos, wonderful stuff!
+Shropshire Lad Ha ha! Thank you. I rather enjoy these reviews and plenty more coming up in the next couple of months. I really need to review the Ducati Scrambler just for comparison...
Thanks for watching and enjoy the good lady Daytona! :-)
I'd like to see you testing the T-120! I'm considering the T-120 Black!! But I also want see a review on the new Thruxton
+Donavan Me too! I can't wait to get my hands on those! About March apparently...
Absolute brilliant review...that torque 59ft.lbs @ 3200 rpm (22% more power mid-range) if I was getting a motorcycle now...it would be this! 😎
+MrJpb2000 Time to get a motorcycle then! ;-)
Thanks for watching!
Tally Bally Ho!
G'day Captain , great review as usual mate , can't wait to see the Truxton when they arrive at my local dealer. I'm enjoying my new T-Bird and also own a 71 Trident for last 19 years , keep up the good work mate , always entertaining, cheers Pete
+Pete Wielsma Thank you Pete! Yes, I'm rather excited about the Thruxtons and how they'll ride... I definitely have the 'R' in my sights... :-)
Thanks for watching and commented.
Tally bally Ho!
where do I sign? oh bugger going to the launch at my dealership tomo. Best lock my cheque book and cards up at home before I go!
+SpinyBiker Ha ha! Yes indeed... But also wait until the 1200s are out. I am now SOOO excited about the 1200 Thruxton R! Because if this is the improvement on the 900, the 1200 should be amazing... And only 220kgs too so still 10kgs lighter than the old ones... and this with a 1200 liquid cooled engine... They've worked some magic!!!
Cracking review as always chap!
Now, I'm a massive modern Triumph fan, and always will be, probably, but this bike just doesn't do it for me I'm afraid. It's obviously a very enjoyable ride, going by your reactions, but it's just not inspiring. I'm sorry, it's just looks so boring to me. It doesn't even strike me as retro cool. :o(
Please don't hate me Triumph.
+Rob Ash I know where you are coming from. It's a bit bland looking, hence the different kits and then you can make it your own! I think the T120 or Thruxton may be more up your street... :-)
+Captain Rambunctious
Oh man, the Thruxton! Yes please! Or the Speed Triple...The Rocket 3 was nice too. I'd have 'em all again!
+Captain Rambunctious I agree with Rob completely and the fact they spent so much time on kits and add ons almost makes it seem like you have to spend more to peel off the bleh. Seems like for all the engineering they put in they could have used the brain power to keep the retro cool and up the performance but *shrugs*I hope the company is not depending on this for survival after the string of hits they have had.I will say, good review though, and the only review I thought worth commenting on :)
+Peter Couse thank you Peter! And some excellent points... Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
I can't wait to try this motorbike... I'm feeling already in love with it!!
It's a very capable and good bike, but the new Scrambler which is based on it is somehow much more fun! Try that as well is my advice! :-)
Looks very nice, especially with the "scrambler" kit. Now I'd like to hear and feel that motor in person because in the video it looked a tad dull for 900 Twin tbh
+Shepper Stepper It definitely needed the slip ons at least but still had a thrum about town...
Also, wait for the 1200s, they should be quite something!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment...
TBH!
hey captain, friendly word of advice, dont film yourself taking your hands off the handlebars, you could be done if mr plod saw this, not being in control etc etc, great review though and a great bike
+Keith Nash That's very kind of you to say! However, I disagree that I am not in control and have actually had this same conversation with a traffic policeman. I won't continue to do it or film in but in this instance I will keep it in as it is all part of my exuberance...
But thanks for the heads up, very kind of you to comment...
And thank you for watching! Glad that you liked it...
Take care...
Nice review! But I think I'm gonna stick to my 865 with the 360crank.
Fair dos! Wait until I test the 1200s! You may reconsider as they are 360 too!
+Captain Rambunctious that 1200 sounds dope! Thruxton r.
Good to see an unbiased report and genuinely excited (or deserve an Oscar), been a lot of negativity about this bike but I suspect Triumph got it right (again), probably too small for me but hoping the Thrux R meets expectations in same way.
+Brendan McCabe Thank you. I am a bit biased as I do like Triumphs, but I say if I don't like something... Yes, I am very excited about the Thruxton, and hope that my hopes aren't dashed...
Thank you for watching, for the compliment and for taking the time to comment.
Tally Bally Ho!
Bike being picked up to go back to Triumph today...clutch has decided not to work properly, 50 miles on the clock, not impressed!
Love the review, thinking about test riding one of these after the lockdown..
I think I like it but it's not as pretty as the vintage bikes. Looks like a Japanese version of an English bike. Wish someone would bring back the Norton commando.
Thanks for the review Captain. The bike looks great. I've ordered a T120 and can't wait to get my hands on it. The dealer recons it will be some time in May. Looking foreward to your review of the T120.
+Derrick Baker A very lucky man!
Yes, I should be able to ride a T120 in March, so wait and see! I should be riding the new Speed Triple R next week! :-)
Excellent review, by the way, what is the name of that band/ tune that was playing during the selfie stick portion of the vlog?
+Bruce Travis I'm afraid that I don't know. It came with my video editing software as one of the jingles... Sorry!
Really want you to know that your review has cost me a Street Twin! Love the ride and I'm only 500 miles in, great bike.
+Eric Sparkman Fantastic to hear! Thanks Eric... Glad you are liking it...
And thank you for watching and for letting me know...
Enjoy!
PLEASE Triumph, get rid of the seam on the tank. Makes the bikes look cheap.
I'll tweet that to them... Thanks for the input and for watching!
Your the third vlogger that has reviewed this bike.. and well i love it, I love the old bonnie`s from my dad lol... Awesome review.. great vid.. your really funny funny lol.. haha - and for the awesome review and you being funny .. i`ve subbed you.. awesome stuff
+Wolfie Pics Thanks Wolife! THat's very kind of you! :-)
Thank you also for taking the time to comment.
Tally Bally Ho!
+Captain Rambunctious NP..
Very nice looking bike. Thanks for the walk around.
+sam smith You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
NOT A parallel twin, a vertical twin only. But looking forward to the launch here in Daytona.
Ah! This might be a case of lost in translation. Over here it's a parallel twin. What you think a parallel twin is we would call a flat twin... I think that's what you are saying. Yes it's a vertical twin but in the UK we call it a parallel twin, just as my Thruxton was as well...
Thanks for watching and thank you for the comment.
very good review. as for the led display it would have been nice for triumph to include water temperature as an option. does it at least have a water temperature idiot light? also is this bike built in the UK?
I believe that it is put together in the UK and fully checked over.
There isn't a water temp gauge, but yes, there is a hot water light... That at least helps... :-)
Thank for watching and for taking the time to comment.
That exhaust sounds an awful lot like my CTX with that 270 firing interval. I want to hear the 360 :-)
Everything you described, how light the bike feels, nimble, zippy, and small is exactly how it feels when I jump on my wife's Bonneville. I say Triumph is having a hard time making a bad one nowadays ;-)
Fun ride and good info, nicely done B-)
+Arizona RE Thanks chap! That means a lot! :-) It feels much lighter than the Bonnie; more like a Street Triple! Imagine that with those looks! Now for the 1200s! :-)
Thanks for watching and Tally Bally Ho!
Hrmmm lighter you say.... I do find it ironic that the Tiger is the 'biggest' bike in my stable yet it is the lightest 8-)
I look forward to the T120 and Thrux R review B-)
I so enjoyed your commentary and review, I laughed along with you, this was just fab! Thank you so much. Cheers!
Robert Jennings that’s very kind! Thank you for watching! Many more where they came from!
quality. thanks Captain
I am on a 125 for now and will do my A2 and so on this summer. Wondered if this would be a good bike straight from training or whether better to go for a 400/600 for a while. Seems it has less HP than some 600s but still quite a heavy bike compared to a 125 of course. Tally Bally Safety advice welcome :)
No problem Brian. More than capable of being a first bike... I went straight on to my Bandit 600 and it was far heavier and less good handling... This is light and easy to ride and low too so plenty of flat footing for confidence if needed...
Definitely a superb first bigger bike...
Thanks very much. As a short arse who has to snake through traffic to work in Monaco every day I need the feet down. A friend is selling his Triumph as he has sprogged, so maybe I will buy it and wait until I am ready and qualified to ride it. Right now though, happy to be on 125 as it is snowing even down here at the coast. :) Tally Bally Off Piste.
very nice review. I must give it a go. really enjoy the channel- keep it up...ducati scrambler review next?
+GTFiorano Thank you. Yes, need to twist the arm of the local dealer. Might grab +TheMissendenFlyer and go with him! :-)
I could listen to this guy ramble on about stuff ALL DAY and be happy about it.
+cuzimaluzer777 Crikey! Praise indeed, but it does make me wonder about your mind... ;-)
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
Tally Bally Ho!
Lovely Bike...totally jealous that i cannot get hold of that, here, in India. Also the exchange rate would definitely kill me. But that is the longest review that i ever watched. Would love to own a bonnie someday. Good review. Thanks.
+scorpiondud Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it. Someone from India has said that it will be available there in the next couple of months but maybe he is doing something special?
Anyway, glad you made it though alive!
Thank you for watching and thank you for commenting...
+scorpiondud It is available from this month. They have already started to accept bookings.
Probably the best shot, edited, detailed but not overly so, funny and fun seriously serious review I have ever watched.
Top hole, old chap. Whizzo.
That's very kind of you to say! Thank you. So far, 3 people don't agree! 😊 ha ha! Ah well...
Captain Rambunctious
Fear not, that is just three people who have never heard of Prozac.
+InTheNameOfJustice ha ha! 😉
Have a deposits down on the T120. Stoked. As soon as you know anything, please pass it along.
+Burnzymister You are a very lucky man! I'm waiting for the Thruxton R to come my way, but yes, I should be riding a T120 in March so I'll do a video then...
You cant be that excited over 58hp. My CB1100 has 88hp and that doesnt wow people.
+70DMac It's more the feel of the bike rather than the power! It's also about the higher torque now as well... But then again, I am just rather exuberant anyway. The clue is in my TH-cam name! :-)
I'm not biased, but I do enjoy riding most bikes and so laugh a lot! The trick is for you to be able to pick out the bits that you would like too...
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment...
70DMac it's the Torque that's important here,the power is there you need it.
Congrats on being one of the first to review this bike Captain, hope to try one soon!! Hope your still loving the Tiger, Im still loving mine!
+Neil Cole (Smoothound675) I am still loving my Tiger, but if the 1200s are anything to go by in comparison to the improvement on the old 865s this 900 is, then I'll be swapping my Tiger for the new Thruxton R: It has everything that I wanted on my old Thruxton but already done for me, WITH the extra performance! Not that I'm at all excited you understand! ;-)
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Tally Bally Ho!
Good review , is it as small as I looks ? (Even though I own a grom)
+The chronicles of mr fish Um, No. It feels absolutely fine and comfortable when you are on it and it doesn't look small when you are off it admiring it.. I'd just say that if you have long legs, the initial feeling is that it is small but that goes away very quickly.. I suppose you could say the same for the Grom?
+Captain Rambunctious might just have to go and check one out ...although I wouldn't tour to far on the grom
Took a test ride on the Bonny the other day and I loved it, not enough to get one in preference to the R1200RS which will be replacing my 1200R this year, but if I could warrant adding another to the shed I'd buy one.
+Tony BMW Splendid stuff! You'd have had to change your name as well and that will never do! :-)
Thanks for watching!
Captain Rambunctious I've used tonybmw as my online nick for 20+ years, mostly because in the early 90's when I was MAG's regular Camp-site man at the Magna Carta and Stormin' people knew me as Tony with the BMW from Sunderland.
Very good review! And it's very cool that you answer the comments! :-)
Thank you very much! I try to, but sometimes it takes a while as real life gets in the way!
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
Tally Bally Ho! 😉
Good review. ...I still think there is much more life in the earlier Bonnies and Thruxton. ....
REGS HAVE PUSSYFIED THE CONCEPT I'M THINKING. ...SHAME!
+WEGGY zx12r Yes, agreed.... But do you tune and upgrade a standard Thruxton by spending £2500 on it like I did on mine, or do you get the new one with everything that I would do to the old one, already done for a similar price?! THAT my dear fellow is the main question! :-)
+Captain Rambunctious That most certainly is.....better ask the purists o suppose as there are ate a good few as you well know oll mate.
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+WEGGY zx12r Purists can have the older ones if they like.. These are different. These are completely up to date bikes but with a classic twist. A different bike altogether. If they want a classic, they should get one! :-)
That's not to say they won't sell bcus they will.....no dought about that!
Capt, I test rode one on tues . I too was impressed more low down oooomph than my modified ( increased power T100 ) nice ride great brakes can't fault it for what it is .
For me seat height was too low ( I'm only 5'8") and pegs too far back . I have a steel leg with only 90 deg movement .
Looking forward to the T120 might suit me better .
Overall I second your review excellent
Infact reminded me of a 250 on L plates in the 70's . But perhaps I'm looking through tinted glasses.
+andy blackburn It sounds like it! :-)
+andy blackburn Thank you! I'm glad you liked it and think the same way!
Yes, those pegs would be too far back if you can only bend your leg 90, but then I'm not sure about the T120 either... Maybe as you are 5'8" you will be alright...
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment...
It's a lovely bike and in truth all around a better performer, but it just doesn't seem like a bonnie to me. Literally everything is different and while it makes for a better bike i feel like it lost some character. But maybe im weird in that i love the quirks of the older style. i like that it feels like an old bike, not the best ride but always there and ready. i hope for the new owners the liquid cooled motors are as rock solid if not more than the air cooled ones. enjoy your triumphs and ride safe friends!
+Kenny Thanks for your comment Kenny. I know exactly what you mean, as little quirks and foibles give character. For example, I loved the fast idle knob, but loads of people thought it ridiculous. I also liked the old feel of the brakes, the suspension and the steering...
However, this is such a good update, and I believe that it was necessary for Triumph to continue to compete and excel with the current competition and their updates...
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
Pip pip!
This is a little late but yes, the old Bonnie's had the flashers.
Thank you for the reply! :-)
Thanks for the great video. Would you say this is a suitable first bike or is it a bit too powerful in the low range?
+James Davison Very suitable first bike. After all, the Street Triple was my first bike and this is a more manageable easy bike to ride!
No rev counter?....Im 58 years young, and for years we screamed....put rev counters on, and they did on old late 60 and 70s triumphs....why oh why start taking them off? Saving money?
+chaseybears I believe that it was to emulate the older style!
I was thinking whilst watching this.... needs clip ons and a small headlight cowl. Oh look, they do that. Jolly good. I love the placement of the pipe on the scrambler, would love a combo of that and the last options. All in satin black, of course. It does seem a bit slow though.
+Southern Fried Excellent points... Yes, I reckon it will do 0-60 in 5 seconds, maybe a little faster. It's a bit quicker than my old Thrusty after all! Maybe the same... Would be very different to Penny, but just as much fun, if not more so? I certainly try one if I were you and able?
Thanks for watching chap and ride safely!
Pip pip!
Captain Rambunctious There's a Triumph dealer quite near me so I should ought to really.
+Southern Fried bulldog triumph aren't bad. Destination is quite close to you too?
Captain Rambunctious That's the one.
Just saw the bike world review of the 2016 Thruxton R.. Wow!! What do you think of it? Triumph has really brought their A-Game this year!
I love it! It's everything I'd hoped it would be. The reason that I got rid of my Thruxton is that I wanted a bit more power. This is a lot more performance with 10kgs less!!
Not sure about my bad knee and the riding position though so we'll have to see when I test it!
Sounds like it will need a better seat though!
They pretty much said all that I would have done, so not sure what I'll say if I review it that is different apart from a few more Tally Bally Hos and bloody hells!
+Captain Rambunctious haha thanks for the reply. I think you should definitely review it you get a chance. We like the honesty and enthusiasm you bring to your videos. I'm really liking the look of the Thruxton, and now with the power, seems like a well balanced machine. Thanks again for the reply.
DeAnO1473 You're welcome! :-)
Thank you, I will review it of course... Should be with the dealer in April...
Sounds quite good for a liquid cooled motor and the ignition key is in the right place. But given the choice, I will still take back my 2007 Bonneville Black with Arrow pipes, carburetor and oil cooler. It's too much modern stuff on a dated platform, like the Milwaukee machines. Don't get me wrong, I still love Triumph.
+motonut Oh I completely understand. Someone just asked me if I had the chance of being given either my old Thruxton or this, which would I have... I said that it would depend on if it was my only bike. If it were my only bike, and I had to take into account fuel consumption, comfort and weather proofness (not a real word...), then I'd have to be sensible and go with the Street Triple. HOWEVER, if it was just a matter of being given one of the two, then I'd have my old Thruxton back...
BUT, and it's a massive BUT... I'm waiting true judgement against the old Bonnevilles with the new 1200 T120 and Thruxton. I have a sneaking suspicion that the new 1200s will be faster and lighter than the old ones, and therefore I'd definitely go with the Thruxton R. It comes with all the things that I would do to the old Thruxton already done... And although it is pricey (£11500), my old Thruxton cost me almost that in total after I had got it to where I wanted it...
Will see! :-)
Thanks for watching!
+Captain Rambunctious Right! They will definitely be lighter and faster. And one can't blame Triumph for doing that because they can't keep selling the same model year after year with no improvements but it does take away from that elemental Triumph character which was still present (to some degree) in those older Bonnies and Thruxtons. I considered cam cover oil leaks on my 2007 Bonnie as character ... ;-)
motonut Precisely! However, this has character of its own. It could have been like the Tiger which is excellent but possibly flawed in the fact that it is so good at what it does is that it is therefore a bit dull and lacking in character. We like bikes that have a personality. The Street Twin is just a fun vivacious little bike, which gives it a labrador puppy sort of personality. Eager to please and fun and exciting...
+Captain Rambunctious , seems to be an interesting lineup this year for sure. I am going to wait for the Triumph demo day and ride this one, the Tiger, and the 1200cc Bonnie. Cheers!
Wonderful scabbard you have strapped to your back Captain!
+Mark Masztal Thank you! :-) For when one has use of one's tripod! ;-)
great review.... looks like a fun easy bike. bloody good looking.
+Virtu FA It is! Both!
Thanks for watching! :-)
Just watched this again for the umpteenth time (probably pathetic), and another week passed without a call from the dealer...Tally bloody long wait, oops copyright infringement.
That really IS a long wait. No worries, not copyrighted I don't think?
The bench seat adds some height. I managed to sit on both seat styles at the launch night.
+D4nny B0y Ah, good point! Thanks for that! :-)
What did you think of the engine when they started her up?
I would really like to own a modern classic, the problem is that I would miss reverse forks and huge brakes of the Triple...
dallatorretdu one name: Thruxton R. What I have! 😊
is there a 2-UP option? Do you know how much more they want for it?
dallatorretdu the thruxton R is £11500. Yo just get a dual seat for £150 and pillion pegs for £50.
ahahahahah
oh my gosh! DUDE! You are hilarious!
you crap me out of laugh! :)
nice video
One tries one's best! :-)
get your arse off the triumph you turn coat dirt bag .. you sold the thruxon and moved on so just keep going ..no one cares what you think about a triumph . you already have liquid cooling in england its called RAIN
+Roy Rodriguez Stop being a plonker! I sold the Thruxton for ANOTHER Triumph, am now on ANOTHER Triumph, and am looking to buy the new Thruxton R! So I believe that I am in the perfect position to have a good look at them!
Also, 10,000 people seem to want to watch my video so far...
But I have to agree with you about the liquid cooling... You've got me there... Nothing I can do about the rain!
I’m disappointed to hear that it has a 270° crank. I like 180° parallel twins. I think Edward Turner would have wanted 180°.
The 180° twin is a smoother sounding thing with a regular beat. That is the spirit of the Triumph twin. The 270° parallel twin sounds like a V twin which is fine if it actually is a V twin, but to me it is just sort of wrong with a parallel twin.
+brighton dude 360 Degree crank.
Oh yes, 360° crank. That's what I meant when I wrote 180° :) Thank you for the correction.
+brighton dude :)
+brighton dude You are right of course that the 360s are more in line with tradition, but for fun and low down scrambler pretentions, it is spot on! After all, if you want a bonnie, the 1200 will be a 360 firing interval! :-)
Excellent point though... It's not one for the purists! I should have said that as well!
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Tally Bally Ho!
It is a great review thank you. I am glad to hear the 1200 will be a 360°.
stop yelling into the mic. please....otherwise very nice.
+Paul Thompson Sorry Paul, I have tried, but there are 2 problems with that.
1) People have said that they can't hear me when I don't shout, and I can't move the mic any closer to my mouth and I can't turn up the sensitivity on the microphone or there's too much wind noise, but
2) I can't help being enthusiastic! I can try to not shout so much, but I'd still shout at times and then I'd have to keep putting in warnings to people, so it's best if it's all the same volume so all the viewer has to do is turn it down and no have to keep turing the volume up and down all the time? Makes sense?
Oh well, I do try. I appreciate the feedback and thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
Until next time!
Pip pip!
200kg is not that light come on..
😁 It is when you’re used to much heavier ones. Other 600s are about 220 so compared to those it is light. Also, the geometry is so quick that it feels even lighter. When I say light, I don’t just mean the actual weight but how it feels and where the weight is. It’s low down and doesn’t feel top heavy.
Yes, 200 isn’t light as such... 120 would be but then you’re looking at 250s etc... maybe I should emphasise that it feels light...
@@CaptainRambunctious fair enough if you're used to much heavier bikes I understand...
...hello; so when the T120 and thruxtons will be on the reports? I only see these street twins.
Here in this country, the rep is selling 2015 s bonnies as 2016...
The T120s and Thruxtons have just been released to the press so another few weeks and we should get our hands on them...
I love the look of these but what I don't understand is the pricing. It is cheaper in just about every country they sell them than in the uk. I also think £7300 is a quite expensive for what is quite a basic motorcycle. Basic looking twin cylinder mated to a 5 speed box. Singe disk brake. No locking petrol cap or rev counter from what I can see. Should we be paying more for less? What is the monetary value of nostalgia?
+Michael Caton I see your frustrations, but there are more improvements anyway. For a start, the filler cap IS lockable as standard, you just slide the circle in the middle to the side... You get traction control, better pipes, ABS and better seats and all the other components are better quality than before. For example, even the levers are adjustable as standard other than on other bikes... Compared with other bikes of the type, Ducati Scrambler and Yamaha MT-70, it is a marked improvement in quality and ride. It hasn't the power of the Ducati, but it has more torque and the ride is better and more comfortable...
I don't know about the prices in other countries, but I personally feel that £7300 is an excellent price for a twin with all these toys, comfort and quality...
If I hadn't got my eyes on the 1200 Thruxton, I would definitely consider swapping my Tiger 800 XRT for this bike with the Scramler or Brat Tracker Kit installed...
I hope that i may have answered well enough...
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment...
Ride safely chap and Tally Bally Ho!
+Captain Rambunctious Suspect the MT-07 is a better overall package for quite a bit less. Doesn't have the cool hipster retro vibe though. But just for comparison sakes, I bought my old suzuki bandit (650) for £4k brand new. I can't imagine you will ever need traction control on a bike that makes that sort of power but if your going to throw that in on the deal, I won't say "no" but wouldn't go looking for it. I like the bike and not meaning to be contrary just interested in it as package and the value it represents really. But then oscar wilde did say, 'a cynic is a man that knows the price of everything but the value of nothing"- Not sure what that makes me.....
Michael Caton All fair points! Just to say I got the traction control light to come on and for it to kick in at least 3 times, but then I'm a bit of a hooligan! We are all allowed our opinions and preferences after all! :-)
Thanks for all your points! I'll bear them in mind...
Cheers.
Keep up the good work Rambunctious.....
Nice review. Any clues about how does it handles in twisty B-roads? Especially compared to a Ducati Scrambler...
+kaveiros75 Exceptionally well with more ground clearance. Better than the Ducati, but lower on power.
Captain Rambunctious Better than the Ducati Scrambler? Although it is heavier? Hmmm... this is really interesting...!
I don 't mind about its lower power (I am also looking at MotoGuzzi v7ii) as long as it is adequate. I come from owning many years two sport 955 c.c. Triumph tripples. I want to step down to a more enjoyable everyday-anytime bike.
good.job
+balsara 675 Thank you.
Do you think this would make a great first bike?
Absolutely! Perfect.
(sigh) I want to trade in my bike on one so bad! But Triumph dealerships in the US is SO far and in between. They need to ramp up the number of dealerships over here they have gorgeous products.
Excellent video, but would have prefered if you removed the camera looking at you, its just not needed. Great vids
I'll take your point but there are those that have always asked for it, especially when I first started, so it's just stuck... I think it is better when I cut it in and out and isn't there all the time, I just didn't have time on this particular edit...
Thank you for watching and for the advice. :-)
Brilliant Captain... Excellent review & i want one! Thanks for the video old chap! I want one, lol...
Tally Bally Ho!
+David Vickers Thank you David! :-) Wait at least until I've had my hands on a T120 or a Thruxton and reviewed that! I'm salivating at just the thought of the Thruxton.
220kgs (10 kgs lighter than the old one (the one I had for 2 years!)), 95bhp (25bhp more than the old one) and around 80 lbft torque (30 more than before?!).
Tally Bally Ho indeed! :-)
+David Vickers And thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
Nice review. And o liked that it you added a lot of humour and fun to it with your reaction to the bike. It wasn't OTT as you replied to some previous comment but quite natural and made the review that much more likeable. Searching for the T120 review of yours.
Graham C Smith kososmiffy (KOSOSMIFFYS) - I can't reply to you for some reason. I keep trying to message you or reply to your comments but they are being blocked. I think that your privacy settings are too great.
Anyway, of course you may have a couple of stickers. Just message me your address in private on TH-cam, Facebook or Twitter and I'll pop them in the post to you.
Thanks for watching...
whats your tall Captain?
MRSaad9ff I'm 6'1" or 185cms
+Captain Rambunctious Seems like you managed OK with the low seat even at 6'1''? I'm clocking in at 6'4'' unfortunately, do you think that might be a bit much for this bike? I've heard the flat tracker seat might sit a bit higher and allow me to scoot back a bit.
+McNultron I think you'll struggle with your height . But go test ride one yourself all triumph dealers have a demo . No obligation to buy tell em you don't like it. They'll be happy you tried it !
McNultron You might be a bit too tall... The bench seats are higher, but do test ride it and see. You might want to wait until the T120 comes out, that should have more legroom...