First Ride Review 2021 Triumph Bonneville T100, A true Modern Day Classic | MotoUK

[@MOTOUK1]

The Triumph Bonneville T100, First Ride on a day at Triumph HQ, special thanks to triumph for the invite. During the day we got to test any bike in the Bonneville range, also the new Visitors Experience Centre, well worth a day out and visit with Factory tours available from the 11th August. Had a splendid day out and getting hooked on these gorgeous machines. happily more Triumph’s coming to the channel in July, Stay Tuned. Also a new triumph Playlist added to my channel, nip over to Check out the Trident, Coming soon also is the Street Triple RS, Bonneville T120 and the lovely Thruxton. Thanks for the support and if not already subscribed, appreciate the sub and 👍 don’t miss these epic bikes coming to the channel soon. 🙏 thanks Nick @ MotoUK

[@greatkingrat]

Ok, some corrections so far…It shows Road but there are no modes on this bike. Whilst the headlight and indicators are non-LED the taillight is in fact LED. At 790mm this bike is not tall at all, just taller than the street twin and is suitable for pretty much all riders from 5 foot 3 up to about 6 foot 2. Re this or the T120, often it comes down to budget.

[@peterwilliamson4296]

Loved the ride along and the lovely chat with the man at 6.15.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Peter 🙏👍

[@denisg4288]

I like the photo shots in these Bonnie clips. Gives a good sense of size and presence.

[@markieell5614]

Good & interesting review nick ,👍🏻 be really nice to see Your thoughts and what you think of the T120 ⁉️ Cheers from Cumbria; 🇬🇧🍺👍🏻

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks and the T120 will be coming mid to 3rd week July, some interesting bikes before that I think you’ll like 👍

[@crumblymal8479]

Very interesting I could get into these big capacity twins after years on 4's Triumph have certainly come on in the last few years in styling /design Cheers : )

[@MOTOUK1]

Hey Malcolm, yes the T100 was very nice, have something special coming mid July think you’ll like 👍

[@crumblymal8479]

@@MOTOUK1 Look forward to it : )

[@dwheeler016]

Nice bike and I love chrome

[@gazoutabout]

Can I have them 🤣great video pal 😎

[@mola5445]

you really need to record the engine sound that what most people wanna hear I think but love your videos ;)

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Mo, yes agree and there will be a raw engine only video for each tested bike coming to the channel 👍 thanks for your feedback appreciated 🙏

[@davidwaddington9414]

have noticed during the lockdown that most of the bikes passing our house have been oldies and retros, very few sports to be seen so maybe the tide is turning and Triumph seem to be leading from the front with the changes, have they got anything on the drawing board for an electric bike or bikes ? funny I did hear something scraping on the bend and was going to ask, what a lovely character the farmer was, I thought he was telling you off for making too much noise !!!

[@MOTOUK1]

I know i see so many retro bikes around, they are cool though😆 so yes check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZTNf5yHe5tgpas yes he wanted some pegs for his steam engine i think, couldn’t understand a word 🤣

[@arenalife]

20 years ago it was all race reps and power rangers in one piece leathers roaming in packs, you don't see that any more, think they all grew up, got bad backs and ride these

[@PhilipBallGarry]

I have a 2021 T100 same as the test bike. Tried the Street Twin (as it was called then) and the T100 back-to-back. The T100 is better for two up riding as it has a slightly longer seat. Both were equally comfy. Some have complained about the rear suspension but I've found it very good - especially compared to some bikes I've had. Maybe a touch under damped. Borrowed the Speed Twin whilst mine was in for service and it's a real hooligan. The extra power and premium suspension encourages a more focussed approach to riding. I was happy to get my T100 back though as I'd be riding like a loon again 😂

[@MOTOUK1]

Great bikes, the T100 engine is just perfect, I found the suspension ok too, initially before I bought my T120, thought I would upgrade to the FOC Shock but I really don’t need to. Love the way these bikes ride. 👍

[@PhilipBallGarry]

@@MOTOUK1 agreed 👍. As we ride two up 90% of the time, adding one notch of preload improved the handling. It can still feel a little floaty at the back if I push on and encounter mid-corner bumps but I don't really "push on" these days. With a combined weight of about 21st for the two of us I still feel the power is more than adequate. I've had so many bikes over the years (too many) but there's something about the T100/120 which captures the essence of biking - a feeling I think I've forgotten over the years. It's great to be enjoying a more leisurely ride on such a characterful bike. I've kept mine entirely standard apart from a Givi rack (which is excellent by the way and it fits to the inside of the shock mount). I've a small textile bag on there which is ideal for a bike lock, ear plugs etc. Thanks again for the vids 👍

[@kevinevans2022]

Better bike than the baby brother, not a lover of the chrome mirrors or dial surrounds , but a great classic motorcycle.

[@MOTOUK1]

Yes I’m same with chrome, prefer black.

[@Stickybutton]

What baby brother?

[@MOTOUK1]

The street twin

[@asacarrick1385]

its those things that make it classic

[@jeremycraveiro]

Which bike do you find quicker between the street twin and the t100? I’m honestly torn between these two bike 🤔

[@MOTOUK1]

Hi Jeremy, the T100 is a better bike feel on suspension and torque I think the torque is just at different Rev range and found it better through corners.

[@jimbo1485]

You know the street twin has the same size engine as the t100? I just say that because you refer to the street as baby brother.

[@MOTOUK1]

Yes i do but it is a smaller feeling bike, riding both back to back

[@jimbo1485]

@@MOTOUK1 interesting 🤔 👍

[@jrferreira3]

A minha bonneca é numa t 120 16)17, vermelho linda. 👍

[@nickaxe771]

Pity did away with the chrome rims and raw alloy engine covers.....thats a very backward step IMHO.....bought my T100 in Sept 2020 new....thank god before the blackness scheme was released.

[@MOTOUK1]

I get where you are with the chrome, we all have different tastes, would be nice if options were available there. I do prefer the black as never loved the chrome, I’d be there every night polishing it 😂😂👍

[@raymondpeters6174]

I agree with you about the Crome it adds to the classic looks I think the black wheels look like a cost cutting 😩

[@nickaxe771]

@@raymondpeters6174 I think they are forcing retro owners toward the more expensive T120.....glad I got my new T100 when I did....or I would not have one now.

[@asacarrick1385]

Right on the money mate. I've done 93000 km on my 2017 T100. Classic Triumph sporting Chrome and alloy, mine is Aegean Blue, fine engineering, handles beautifully

[@nickaxe771]

@@asacarrick1385 Same colour as mine.....IMHO the best colour. 93.000km......my god....amazing.

[@brechtvanhoenacker3224]

Hi! This question probably came up once or twice, but can't seem to find the answer. I'm 6ft2. Inseam 36". Would this T100 fit me well? Would love to buy this bike.. How tall are u if I may ask? Thanks

[@MOTOUK1]

Hi 👋 thanks for tuning in. So I am 6’2 with inseam of 32 inches. I would say it will fit, go sit on one and see with legs up. Plenary roomy with that bench seat

[@brechtvanhoenacker3224]

thanks! Will definitely try out the T100 before buying. @@MOTOUK1

[@tlong9812]

Nice reviews on the bonnies. What did you feel was better riding the t100 or street twin. I’d imagine the street twin has a little more grunt as its lighter and same engine.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 yes the street is a bit more agile but grunt wise similar really. I think looks wise the street has it 👍

[@tlong9812]

@@MOTOUK1 yep. I’m really close to pulling the trigger on the cobalt blue street twin for my first bike. The color u rode. Thanks motouk for this advice. And subscribed.

[@MOTOUK1]

Welcome and thanks for the sub 🙏👍

[@tlong9812]

@@MOTOUK1 u bet. And thank u

[@richiedewen9289]

How did you mount your Beeline GPS unit on the centre of the bar clamp? I have to mount mine on the left side of the bars cause the rubbers wont stretch enough..

[@MOTOUK1]

As they were loaners I didn’t look as the beeline’s were already fit. I guess they used the rubber band mount, mine came with longer rubber bands maybe try those. There were two sizes in the box when I opened mine.

[@jrferreira3]

❤️ bonneville. ZéRo Kralento RJ 🤘👍

[@fjrboy]

Has it a centre stand?

[@MOTOUK1]

No that’s an extra

[@mindspinn311]

4:15 Torque is 80 nanometers eh? 😆

[@MOTOUK1]

Newton metres 😂😂

[@rockardbiker]

Nano Meters 😅