zero about the bike. You could easily be describing riding a tricycle, with a smile....

When looking at retro bikes started with test ride of a 2022 RE 650 Interceptor. It was on sale for 5,000 as it was 2 years old. What I found was a good engine surrounded with rubbish parts the worst orange peel I've ever seen on a new vehicle of any type and engine cases that were heavily tarnished sitting on the show room floor mostly due to the cheap grade of aluminum used. Then there's the twitchy low speed handling. If I owned one of them the first thing I'd do is install a steering dampener because it's a tank slapper waiting to happen. Went through that with a 1974 Trident and not something I care to repeat. Knew if I took it home I'd regret it. Went in with an open mind and a ton of favorable KZbin videos watched. Walked out of the dealer thinking why would anyone buy one. The answer is price but that's where the old truism of You get what you pay for comes in. Went down the road to the Triumph dealer. There was a 2024 T100 Carnival and that was the one I was interested in. To say the difference in appearance was stark would be an understatement. The T100 exudes quality. The paint is stunningly good. The fit and finish light years ahead of the RE. The test drive was also much better. None of the twitchy low speed handling. One thing on the test ride was I knew if I bought the T100 was the mirrors had to go as they couldn't be adjusted to where I could see around me and I am not a wide guy. It's too bad because they are nice quality mirrors. You can see where the money went on the Triumph. So I did buy the Triumph. The dealer experience was also much better. The RE dealer was typical salesman sales manger dance that stretches a simple transaction to hours at the dealer. Triumph dealer from the time I started talking to the salesman to walking out with a good trade-in on my MG V85TT and a 1500 US discount on the T100 was 1/2 an hour. When picking it up it was about the same amount of time. If you don't do your own service this is where the cost between the 2 becomes less. First service on the RE at 300 miles is $600 US on the T100 it's 600 miles and $250. After that it's 3 times more often on the RE. To be fair I'll be installing a steering dampener on the T100.

3 years on have you still got the farmer x in your pocket or have you something else? Thanks

When I see the letters "RSD", I cant help but think about the WW2 German Police

Let's be honest anyone buying a current RE badged bike imported from the Indian sub-continent is simply trying to get on the nostalgia bandwagon "on the cheap". Aimed in the UK largely at geriatrix trying to relive the youth they never had, the "clones" only link to the heritage on once great British marques is the cheapy plastic replica tank badges and a few stick ons probably from AliExpress. The truth is that if a RE badge is pinned on a donkey, it will still be a donkey. Nice and shinny when new these piles of cachu will corrode easily this winter unless sprayed liberably with Waxoil...........

I have toyed with the idea of buying a Belstaff but tbh I can get a pretty decent armoured leather jacket that doesn’t stink for the same money! I do already own an old worn Barbour and will admit it folds flat and small for the cargo net over pillion seat.

It is the best of the 93mm Alox models however it has several bad features, the useless can opener tool needs to be replaced by the Pruner blade, the Screwdriver / Cap lifter needs to be replaced by the Combo tool and the key ring attachment which sticks in your palm and makes extended use such as sawing rather painful if you are not wearing gloves, needs removing ASAP. I own 2 of them, one the regular silver Alox version & a black Alox scaled model. Since I don't live in the UK I am not restricted to carrying a non-locking blade less than 3" long and as such I am more likely to carry a 111mm model, my favourite being the 111mm Garant which has Plus scales

Love my 500 Classic. With me forever.

An excellent knife for everyday carry.

What emitter did they choose?

How are the sizes on these jackets I normally wear a large jacket

Best comparison by far, short, punchy, objective - thank you!

Great review thank you. I bought one last week. It's a 2023 model with 1600 km on the clocks. Why did I buy it? It''s beautiful with it's red and white livery, it fits me perfectly, it's good on fuel and it is not too powerful. I get home happier and more relaxed then when I drive my car and my wife said to me yesterday that it was nice to have the old me back.. It's been a pretty awful couple of years after a heart attack and a broken shoulder, where I have struggled to remain positive. Thank you to RE for making such a wonderful motorcycle and bringing life back to me!

Thank you for all the information.

By the time I found the one on my T120, I had already installed 2 more...easier to find. Under the seat on top of the battery... real obvious ain't it? Geez... Almost looks like something one should not touch... My aux ones are on the handlebar and a sidecar mount next to the side cover. Sidecar is NOT cheating.

I’m heading to Newfoundland next week. Highs of 10-12. My Barbour International Union Jack jacket will be just warm enough.

I totally agree !! I absolutely love mine. I also have it's little brother, the Alox mini champ. 😊

Looks perfect in its simplicity

I bought a very lightly used speed twin 1200 a week ago. I absolutely love it. I think I would have loved the t120 just as much but its rare to see a used one come up for sale where I am and I wasnt going to pay AUD22K for a new one.

Jack what a great video! I can completely empathise with all you’ve said. I’ve been riding for 50 + years and can’t imagine not doing so but at 73 with increasing arthritis I can sadly foresee the time I will have to hang up my helmet. Despite having said that I am very tempted by a Classic 350 to sit alongside my Moto Guzzi V7 Stone…. Oh and BTW, I grew up in Chester and still regularly ride up there … 😀

Is the T120 so much better on the motorway? Can’t decide but will be taking for a 200 mile commute on weekends

I think you are making love to that helmet sir😂 nice video👍🏻

I agree. I have had many many knives over my lifetime, including many SAKs. I only get new ones when I lose one. I just lost my Pioneer after 35 years, which hurt. So I got a Farmer without the scissors, which I do not need. (If I need scissors, I prefer full size, purpose built ones) Having said all the ALOX scale on my knife have imperfections along the inside edges. Although minor, I can see and feel them. Is this normal for most SAK Alox's today? Anyone?

Bonneville T100 owner here. Interesting that you think the Speed Twin looks too modern because that is what exactly appeals to me. The T100/T120 hark back to a bygone era like a moden mock Tudor house. The Speed Twin looks like what it is, a modern sports bike for the 21st century.

Poor presentation of the features. Will not sub. No hate just not impressed by this channel

Any relation to John Bonham?

At 2:15 in the video, what is the plug that is just beneath (visually below) the fuse box? The gloss black rubber coating. It seems it's a random plug to just a plastic post. I can't seem to determine the function of it.

The voice was so soothing I slept

why is the T120 so much heavier than similar speed twin 1200? just the steel frame?

Level 1 no point

R u brother of john bonham?

Thanks for this Jack, I'm literally looking at biting the bullet and buying a 2nd hand one of these, I love the look of it.

To be fair mate why do you need a 1200.

I test rode a speed twin offered a test after I had been on a kawasaki z900rs and I fell in love with the speed twin. I am not a triumph fan and like jap bikes but by crikes that speed twin is a mover indeed

My Richa jackets have this in D30

Fantastic description of owning and riding a bullet, it always puts a smile on one's face no matter what the day brings weather wise, good luck and safe riding to all

I went on Fuzzy's Biker's , Nifty 350 here in Iowa , lots of 350's a few 500's , on the ride you couldn't tell the difference and looks are close , my 500 kept pace fine and it's paid for so sticking with it ................ thanx for the ride Keith and thanx for the video Jack

I also have D30 armour - The only down side is - the armour can move inside the jacket pockets. Not offering any or hardly any protection - but is better than nothing i guess.

Creepy as fuck voice

Just bought a 2020 Trials this month. Where did you get that tank strap? Haven't seen a USA supplier. Thanks!

I bought a gt535 because of the simplicity. Had nothing but trouble with it. The hydraulic tappets are a constant problem,

I have a bullet trials total mileage of 60 ,in running it in,I am using redex upper cylinder lubricants to reduce the stress,it seems to be cooler after a run

The undiluted riding experience, great fun and so very involving ❤

Is Bill still with us ?

Nice review ! Thanks !

Thank's !!!

I'm drawn to the classic as a first bike (I will mainly do country roads). I want to do the IAM course though so I may be better with the Inteceptor.

Hi Jack, My name is Pete, (using my wife's KZbin) I hope all well, I am a new subscriber, but I have watched your channel for a good while, in fact it was one of your videos that got me to buy the classic 500 Enfield, I purchased one of the last before they finished production because of the exhaust emission laws, mine is in the dessert storm colour. I really enjoyed your videos and reviews, but you haven't put anything on for a year, so I hope all is well, I haven't passed my test yet hope to do it sometime in the future, I'm not to far away from Chester, maybe some day we could meet up and have a coffee and maybe take a ride out to that finest pub in Cheshire The Pheasant Inn, and have one of those fine cold Guinness on a lovely summers day, by the way I am 62, and I also purchased the 650 interceptor, so when I have passed my test I can ride further afield possibly Yorkshire Whitby, Scarborough etc, So hope alls well Jack, hope to see some new videos soon All the best Pete

One question, will be convenient for 188 cm rider?

From what temperature does the jacket become too hot to wear in the summer on a bike?