| Author | Message | ||
     Outdoors |
I have a '70's Triumph Bonneville and a 2000 M2. I have considered adding one of the newer Bonnevilles to the garage however I have never had an opportunity to drive one. Does anyone here have one or significant experience with one of the 2001 or newer bikes? I'm wondering about the power, handling, etc for commuting and day long trips. They obviously are not as torquey as a Buell however I love the willingness to rev of the parallel twins. Please give me your thoughts. Wes | ||
| Jolly |
I have three tubers and two of the new Triumphs, a 2004 Bonneville and a 2007 Thruxton. where do you live? My 2004 Bonneville has D&D pipes, stock air box and sprocket setup, its been jetted to match the pipes. the Thruxton has stock sprocket set up, Arrow 2 into 2 exhaust with the baffles removed, air box removed, air injection system removed, carbs jetted to match, LSL 5 degree clip on risers instead of the stock 7 degree clip on risers. it has ASV levers, LSL pegs, LSL shift and brake pedals and CRG clip on mirrors. it needs....new rear shocks and possibly springs for the front, would like to do the cams..and consider the big bore kit to a 905 with higher compression. I think they are a little underpowered and a little soft in the suspension, but....its a British parallel twin! If I want HP or Torque, I ride one of the Buells....If I just have a want for something different and still eclectic, I take the Thruxton out for a spin. since you already own an older Bonnie, I think you will appreciate the newer ones. bottom line, !!!FUN!!! | ||
| Dave_02_1200 |
I have two Buells and the following Triumph twins in my garage: 1970 Tiger 650 (bought new in 1970) 1970 Tiger 650 with Bonneville twin carb head 1970 high-pipe Trophy 500 1978 Bonneville The old Triumphs really do it for me. However, I will admit that I really do like the look of the Thruxton, especially if set up like Jolly's. The new Triumph twins are reported to be very strong and reliable so they might be a good choice. | ||
| Outdoors |
Thanks. As much as I enjoy my Buell, I must admit to liking my Bonneville best. In fact I almost sold my M2 once to buy a T160. The sound of those old triples is amazing! My M2 has a rough power to it and is solid on the road. It is sort of retro, yet very reliable. I have also toyed with the idea of replacing it with a street triple however I expect that it will always stay with me. I will keep trying to get a ride on a new Bonnie and if it feels like a modern version of my T140, then I will have one eventually. | ||
| Thylacine |
Outdoors , a 3 cyl t160? Where did you find such a beast? Never seen any triples before the new company. | ||
| Dave_02_1200 |
The T150 Trident 750 was introduced in 1969 along side the BSA Rocket 3 750. They were very successful roadracers. The Triumph T160 was introduced in 1975 and used the BSA inclined cylinder motor and had electric start. They made good power but I always preferred the better handling of the twins. | ||
| Bienhoabob |
one for sale at janesville, wi, triumph. http://www.triumph1.com/images/1973_Triumph_X75_Hu rricane_rh.JPG | ||
| Outdoors |
Bienhoabob, I can only imagine the price of that X75! Despite my affection for older british bikes, for a bike to be ridden a fair bit I prefer the standard left shift of the '75 and later bikes. My T140 is a '79. The triumph/BSA triples did add some weight over the twins and certainly had their fair share of issues, however they can be a great old road bike with a bit of tuning and the use of todays better gaskets, brake parts, etc. They can be pretty pricey to rebuild however! | ||
| Huck_farley |
I've bought 2 new Triumphs, a 1200 Trophy and 1050 Tiger. Although they're not the Bonneville you're asking about, they are trouble free, great value for the money.Zero warranty issues on either one.If I was looking for a Hinckley twin, I'd look for used, I see good deals, especially on the cruiser style Americas. I also have a '73 Tiger 750 I ride once week for kicks. | ||
| Bienhoabob |
They're asking $23,000 for that X75. |
