Follow Up Review of 2017 Triumph T100 - 3 weeks later

[@geoffhalsey2184]

Riding since I was 16 and still at it at 61. Also ex-courier for Southern Dispatch in Bournemouth, UK. A quick rundown of my bikes, Honda SS50, BSA 250 Starfire, Ducati 250 MkIII, BSA 650 A10, Triumph 500 Speed Twin, BSA 650 A65, Suzuki GS650GT, BMW R100RT, Kawasaki ZZR 1100, Honda ST1100. The wife doesn't want to tour anymore, at least by bike, so seriously thinking about getting a Triumph T100 as a fun bike. I love that classic look and Triumph have done a brilliant job on it.

[@dennisbuckley]

Awww, ❤️ to all mums everywhere, just looking out for their sons (and daughters). Loved your back story - alas, my mum paid for all my driving lessons when I turned seventeen, not wanting me to get into bikes like my dad and older brother - they both had their fair share of thrills and spills, nothing alarming, just bouncing down the tarmac on their arses a few times, but she wasn’t prepared for me to take the risk. She never said as much, and I didn’t suss her motives at the time, I just thought, ‘cool, driving lessons!’. That was 1982, I’m now 55, have a CBT in one back pocket, a theory test certificate in the other, and looking forward to taking the UK DAS course in the new year (covid permitting!). Needless to say, the T100 is at the top of my drool list - lovely looking bike. Always thought there was something missing from my life - I still love my mum, though, she’s the best! Kind regards from Hampshire, UK 👍

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

Such a beautiful bike ,I wont rest until there's one in my garage.

[@toby621]

me to soon as i sell my harley there will be same bike in my shed

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

@@toby621 Just stumbled upon this video again and I'm happy to say that I did manage to pick one of these up about a month ago, and it is everything they say it is. I am very happy with the bike so far. Mine has a black tank and a British Customs leather seat. You might like to check out a quick review I have on my channel. Did you sell your Harley?

[@toby621]

@@pennsyltuckyden9823 no mate still got harley not selling real at moment your t100 looks good great score 👍👍👍

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

@@toby621 Thanks for checkin it out toby, the thing is a blast

[@kevsbuckley]

Thanks Iain loving your comments on the Bonnie - i came back to riding 5 years ago after 20 years also , Kept an old 79 T140E for posterity in a shed so i could ride after the kids grew up , but also have a T100 and its more suitable for general riding on the UK roads which are even more congested than when you were riding over here - loving your new blue and white model

[@jeffsewell678]

Got one the same, very happy, 200km for now, suspension a little hard for roads round here, hopefully it will soften up as Km increase. Fuel consumption very good, plenty of power for me. Previuos bikes, K75, RD400 Ts250X etc etc.

[@iainwallace2618]

Jeff Sewell enjoy it mate, yes lets hope it will soften up for you, you can adjust the rear sets, mine are at the softest setting. stay safe.

[@jacko123]

Very nice the new T100 you have there. Also interesting to listen to your bike history. I'm 48, and started riding at 16 just like you. After countless 2 strokes and lots of 4 strokes, I think I have arrived at the point in biking life that something like a T100 would be the perfect bike. Thanks for your video

[@iainwallace2618]

Jacko 123 thank you for watching. stay safe.

[@brothersHANCOCK]

Iain, your videos also inspired me to buy new rather than second hand. I bought this colour as well - 2 weeks ago. I love it.

[@codpieceofjustice4595]

Those mirrors look great. The whole thing looks beautiful.

[@AnalogueInTheUK]

Nice history, mate. It's really interesting to hear other rider's stories. Great colour choice for the new Bonnie too. A real classy machine. I'm debating a purchase in my head at the moment.

[@BobHunter1977]

I bought a T120 back in July and absolutely love it. This bike looks real nice as well, but I think the T120 is a much better bike for only $1,200 more - it has a centerstand, grab rail, heated grips, dual disc brakes up front and 25 more HP. But if the T120 had never been built I'd go for the T100 for sure. Both beautiful bikes!

[@iainwallace2618]

BobHunter1977 that they are, all the new 2016 Triumphs are just brilliant.

[@BobHunter1977]

Back in 2001 I went to check out the new Bonneville, but I ended up buying a Kawasaki W650 instead. I though it was a much better Bonnie than the Triumph! But when these new T120s came out I was blown away, and happily traded in my W for a lovely Cinder Red Bonnie. The power, the handling, and of course the looks. Wonderful bike!

[@dave6467]

Good call Iain. I loved my MB so much that 30 years later I bought an old one in bits and spent 3 years restoring it. I even brought it to Aus with me !!

[@iainwallace2618]

Dave 646 I would like to get a black Rd350lc but there doesn't seem to be any around. I plan and doing a restoration job myself in a few years. just need time money space and the skill required.

[@dave6467]

There's a white (with blue) on bikessales Au at the moment. Colour wise it's go great with the T100 :-)

[@iainwallace2618]

Dave 646 I have thought about that one, a bit over priced, if it was black and all original maybe $5000. nostalgia has become very expensive.

[@Duc687]

Wow what a nice video it turned out to be. I was just searching for some T100 videos and thought this was going to be a boring one. But no. Really enjoyed your bike history! I just got a Street twin a couple of months back and enjoy it. And by the way those stickers I believe are for novice owners to refer to riding/ maintenance tips in the user manual. Cheers!

[@ronford772]

Iain, Enjoyed your bike history and appreciate your comments on the quality of 2017 T100.

[@iainwallace2618]

Ron Ford thanks mate, it is a lovely bike to ride.

[@stecornes]

Its good to see what other bikers have rode over the years. My first bike was the Honda MT-5 in 1983, completely gutless, topped out at 35mph and regularly overtaken by scooters like the PX, so I bought a Yamaha FS1E, got taken out by a BMW, fixed her up added a 60cc big bore kit and blew a hole in the piston (should have re-jetted), 50cc kit back on. Then bought a Suzuki GP100EX, the one with the cast wheels and front disc, went really well at first then wouldn't, sustain 60 mph, which the dealer couldn't rectify, then I got a car. 1992 bought a Honda XBR500 to commute to work on, 1998 got a brand new Bandit 600s in candy orange, and swapped the XB500 for a Honda SLR650 in 1999. 2001 got hit head on when another motorbike pulled out to overtake and didn't look, bandit written off and didnt ride again till 2012 when I bought a Street Triple 675, then a Bonneville T100 (carbs) in 2014, I wont ever sell this bike until I get too old to ride. Just traded in the Street Triple for a Yamaha Tracer 900 as I am 6'2' and 18 stone so it fits me much better.

[@markhenry192]

Nice bike and great review. I love the T100 and would have one but love my Harley Sportster too much to change it. I am a similar age to you, first bike back in the early 80's was an RD200 then YB100, RD400, Suzuki GT500 2 stroke twin, loved that bike. Fast forward to 50 years old and now own my 48. Thanks.

[@shanea60]

Thanks for posting Iain, sensible review and an interesting history. Enjoyed this very much.

[@iainwallace2618]

shanea60 so glad you liked it as it was a nice trip down memory lane for me.

[@granto6738]

What is the head light change u got ?

[@detroitdizzle5513]

Nice job. I'm 49 also and got my T100 3 weeks ago as well. Small world. I saw you commented on my video which led me to yours. Have fun, ride safe!

[@iainwallace2618]

Detroit Dizzle my only gripe with the outgoing model was the stock handlebars, but easily fixed with thruxton bars. probably one of the coolest bikes out there.

[@gudalawrence2028]

Detroit Dizzle , wow and here am I in my mid 30s thinking its too late to start riding .

[@chadmock5883]

I got the t120. I’m going to tour on it. It was the 6 speed transmission that sold me the most. The t100 didn’t lack in power at all. Both feel rather similar in handling to me. T120 is slightly more comfortable. Maybe shocks are a bit softer.

[@johnharris4600]

Good review lain, Love the Bike have always wanted a Trumpy right since i was a young man back in the UK . This Model though is so hard to resist it is just Gorgeous. Keep the updates coming .

[@rd2246]

Classic bikes never goes out of style Very interesting story and congratulations for the new bike 👍🏻

[@TR5T]

Very interesting bike history. Most of us who've been around have similar lists, ALL your bikes were great even the wee ones.

[@Nostrildomus]

62 Honda SS 50 , 64 Honda 160 cc SS , 68 Triumph 650 Bonneville . Many more brands and sizes over the years . Own Three today and a nice ride on the DR 650 today . If I'm lucky may be another Bonnie , Thanks

[@iainwallace2618]

shannon james 1960s bonnies are my favorite, I may own one, one day, there is a beautifully restored 1963 bonnie near here for sale at A $22000 , may have to sell the car. stay safe.

[@tlong9812]

Great bike. Just got the 2022 t100 black. First bike. Can’t be beat.

[@badmondaywang]

I like the classic color scheme and paint job. It keeps one from been a blackout hipster.

[@handsfree1000]

Hearing you speak I would never have thought you where British. Really nice bike, I'm 60 in February and I'm riding Triumph Rocket3 if I downsize I would put this on my list

[@iainwallace2618]

Peter Broadey British I am, unless Scotland become independent.

[@j.d.mcginn6946]

Iain. Very nice review of the T100; this is my favorite bike of any available by far. My first bike was a 1980 Suzuki GN400- single, 4 str, air cooled. Vibrated me to death! Next was a 1983 Yamaha Seca 400- inline twin, 4str, air cooled: still too much vibration. Next was 1985 Kawasaki EN450 "454": inline twin, 4str, water cooled. First small cruiser with these specs. I finally hit what I had been looking for all along! Put 30,000 miles on the bike but then poor quality control and all the plastic fell off. Been looking ever since for inline twin, efi, water cooling in a standard or cruiser with better quality. So happy to hear how the T100 is doing since I am 100% sure it is my next bike. Sorry it took this long for a manf to build this!

[@iainwallace2618]

James McGinn these new breed of bikes across the board are of a very high standard indeed and their sales have reflected that people are prepared to pay extra for quality.

[@raymaybury5337]

Great bike - a much better chrome and colour scheme than the latest T100 models.

[@tsmgguy]

Looks great! FWIW, all T100 dimensions are identical to the T120. Really, I'd have trouble telling the two bikes apart except for the tank colors! There's an 11 kg weight difference between the two bikes. I'll bet it's because of the T120's stock grab bar, center stand, and second front disc brake.

[@iainwallace2618]

tsmgguy it does oddly look smaller, I think that not having a rear grab rail gives the illusion of being smaller.

[@thomastraddles1204]

Its commendable that you have bought an Asian bike rather than one shipped half way across the world! - good on ya!

[@rsc68er]

hey mate im up here in brisbane and your bike history is almost the same as mine, actually i just bout a T100 and i am 53 this year, cheers mate good video

[@johnnoe2002]

A beautiful looking bike, priced one here in Melbourne ( $16,800 ) was the sticker price, they certainly have put the price up from last years model...

[@iainwallace2618]

John Thomas basically you're paying for newer tech, triumph have put a lot into these bikes.

[@ProfTrout]

Ah man, you lived the dream through the 80s (PX50 aside 😁). My bike CV - Honda C50, CG125, VT250f, Suzuki GP100, Honda CB250rs, Suzuki GP100, Kawasaki ZZR600, BMW K75, Triumph Trophy 500. Now I want a Kawasaki z900rs but I'd probably be happier with something a bit more laid back like your T100.

[@MrImarcus]

Great wholesome video. Thanks for your amazing history. And great bike btw, I recon T100 is the best of the Bonneville range.

[@algesbrek5695]

Great vid of your riding history, very entertaining ,especially the sticker bit ..cheers bud

[@posapie]

Loved the story about your first bike... That first bike... omg... the humiliation....

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

I think the movie Top Gun sold a lot of motorcycles. That's when I bought my first street bike. A Kawasaki Zephyr 550, man that thing was fast.

[@stevenfebvre5151]

Nice review john, thanks 👍🏻 what mirrors are those pls? How you finding the bike now after a little more time? Do you still find yourself hunting for 6th? Any rust yet? I hear the all 'black' edition is less prone to it. Thanks again.

[@nack3218]

Thanks for this helpful vid' , and your opinion on this beautiful machine . Am torn between the T100 & T120 . Will probably chop my lovely Speedmaster out later this year for one of these , but keeping my 1255cc Bandit for 'lunatic' days . Poor Iain having to ride that PX 50 . Still , it did have those 'kewl ape - hangers' :-)

[@MrImarcus]

T100 all the way! I got the T120, it's too much, t100 is perfect.

[@nickjaxe]

Done 6 years on a 1969 BSA Bantam....so hopefully I have earned my T100 I am waiting to come from the factory.

[@leechamberlain1273]

OMG I remember you now . The PX50 kid , oh how we had fun with you lol. every one in London said have you seen Px 50 kid lol

[@wojtekszczerbak4399]

Nice story to here. Just love it. what do you reckon could I take in count this bike whether I am a fresh rider?

[@iainwallace2618]

WOJTEK SZCZERBAK this bike is one of the easiest bikes to ride, it has just enough power to keep you out of trouble. it feels very light for a 900cc bike. and its seriously cool.

[@maverickb9465]

Good video, very interesting. I used to own Yamaha Rx 100 and RD 350. I'm a returning rider and like the new series of Triumph bikes, however torn between Street Twin and T100. What would be your recommendation if you had to chose between them. I know personal preferences over takes all, but want to here from the technical aspects which would be a better?

[@iainwallace2618]

Maverick B for me it's the T100, for a fully customizable bike go for the street twin, both fun easy bikes to ride.

[@maverickb9465]

Thank you for the reply...Im also leaning towards T 100, BTW do they have center stand as an option?

[@iainwallace2618]

Maverick B sadly no but is an option for around $100 I think.

[@tigerbalm666]

Amazing looking bike, the blue white sold me if I can buy one. Will you use synth oil? I used synth in my cars and it's amazing stuff. I will never go back to dinosaur oils! I don't want a rice rocket or a Harley...900 is plenty for me, 160 lbs.

[@iainwallace2618]

tigerbalm the colour schemes are unique to this model and do look great. I'm very pleased on the overall build quality and finish, Triumph set a very high standard back in 2001 and have just kept getting better.

[@theangrycobbler2781]

Nice vid, very interesting. keep them coming.

[@iainwallace2618]

Theangrycobbler thanks.

[@yoofhearted]

Good review of the new T100, tho some action shots would be nice. I have a '13 bonnie mag wheel in purple and white, and i love it, and altho my riding mates reckon i should get a newer, faster one, i cant really justify the price they are asking, and im still quite happy with my purple meanie.. as the saying goes, its more fun to ride a slow bike fast than it is to ride a fast bike slow.. One ques tion for you about the t100.. how do you compare the engine characteristics of the 270° motor to the old 360° motor? I agree with your point on the fake carbies, its one thing that bothers me every time i look at my bike. Anyways, nice looking ride, lets hear that exhaust tone next vid!

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Thanks for posting Iain as its enjoyable to watch. Had a 69 Bonnie back in the day and use to wish I had brought a Trophy which was single carbed. As you said tuning the carbs was a real pain. I cannot believe how Australian you sound now given your a Brit. Where you from North or Sarf London. Love to always have the sun you get Regards Ted

[@iainwallace2618]

Ted Edwards the locals think I sound as British as they come. I lived in Sydenham, so of course I supported Spurs. Palace supporters hated me.

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Iain never really followed football but I would have to support CP if I did but having said that my son and one of my grandsons will like your comment as they are Spurs supporters. Know Sydenham well and if you haven't been back for a while Goggle Earth is as its really changed.Gas works are no longer there Regards Ted

[@clydeh4290]

enjoyed the video , what is the mileage on a tank of fuel city and highway ???

[@stuartfillingham7011]

nice review. love the colour!

[@iainwallace2618]

Stuart Fillingham thanks, the blue and white does give it a nice classic look.

[@granto6738]

Nice bike bud what u no like about it ?

[@MrEye4get]

Title should read: My life on motorcycles & four minutes on the T100

[@michaeljkasnter]

The sticker thing is hilarious!!! its because of Law suits that these stickers have shown up on everything from a toothbrush to a Nasa Space Shuttle

[@nikos-giorgos]

Seems i'm the first like... I also had a T100 black(though it was a 2008 and not as blacked out).Loved the bike... Could you point out the major differences between these two, maybe in another video? Thanks!

[@iainwallace2618]

νικος γιώργος thanks for watching, if I was to point out a main difference would be that it is a lot smoother to ride and just a better build quality.

[@nikos-giorgos]

Yup, vibrated a lot at cruising speeds(100-120kph).Build quality and assembly was already excellent on the old Bonneville. Bettering that says a lot about triumph. Stay safe…

[@girl600podcast]

Cool seeing your old bikes too

[@iainwallace2618]

girl600podcast thanks, it brought back a lot of memories.

[@mrthomaslaux1]

Hey man, im new ro triumph but interested. How easy is it to maintain? Reliablity to honda?

[@honestcharlie56]

Thank you for your story.

[@johnspencer8038]

Mr Wallace, I'll be 65 on 2/17. I've been riding for 50yrs. Red Renna, Captain Rambunctious, PhilTonic & Phil480 know my comments. I don't know how many bikes I've had. Right now, I'm on my 1st American bike. It's a 2011 Harley "StreetBob." I get LOTS of compliments on my bike. It's TOO BIG. It's TOO HEAVY. It has a HIGH center of gravity. The ONLY THING I can say for it is IT IS GORGEOUS! I want Triumph #4.(also gorgeous)

[@stevemarkarian5553]

Love my T-120 Black!

[@iainwallace2618]

Steve Markarian and so you should, it is a magnificent motorcycle.

[@stevemarkarian5553]

Fantastic review btw. Loved your bike history. Enjoy the new one!

[@toby621]

sticker theres a chain and large wheel you cracked me up mate lol hows bike are you happy with it

[@danilocapellan1316]

Perfect motorcycle 🏍👍🏽😎

[@koongfu00]

Beautiful bike

[@katemaclennan9214]

I like your saltire sticker on your reg ;)

[@AldoFelt]

are triumph as reliable as a Honda or any Japanese manufacture?

[@MrImarcus]

No, nothing is. But a very noble 2nd to them I recon? Ahead of BMW / Ducati etc.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Funny how all the Honda's seem to have the exact same wheels lol, from the 125cc to the 900cc

[@girl600podcast]

Pretty colors.

[@kensanity178]

For sale: 2014 Bonne T100 like new. 125 miles. Extras. St Louis.

[@bikerrick]

i seem to have missed the follow up review.

[@iainwallace2618]

bikerrick unfortunately when I do these videos, I have an exact idea of what I want to say in my head, however, when I start talking I forget everything that I want to say and ramble on endlessly. so a youtube tip would be to write a sort of script so you get everything across that you want to.

[@davesimms5677]

I feel exactly the same about the stickers.

[@iainwallace2618]

Dave Simms yes, just how many do we need?

[@SuperMYSHKIN]

The stickers are for the australian market.

[@dave6467]

Mate, surely when you were 16 you could've stood up for yourself a little more :-) The MBX would have handled, braked and generally behave better than that moped thingy your mum insisted on. I was 16 back in 1980 and had a black MB50. I also used to own a CBX550 at 17 and owned a GPZ900 in '85,, so I get where you're coming from.

[@iainwallace2618]

Dave 646 It was a disappointment indeed, to this day I do not fully understand why the bike dealer was so insisted on selling the Px50, my only guess they were unďer pressure to sell them, but in the end they lost money as I never returned to them.

[@mr.silverback8358]

nice bike. I have the limited edition T214. I have a video on my channel about it.

[@TheYortle]

I don't think alcoholics drink fuel

[@iainwallace2618]

Yortle they might, anyway I was thinking of a comparison on it's thirsty engine.

[@toby621]

14:53 bike history honda ct 110 suzuki ts 185 yamaha xs 250 suzuki gt 250 kawasaki zephyr 550 x 2 honda xl 500 x2 suzuki dr 350 kawasaki zephyer 750 yamaha scooter 500cc honda xr 250 honda xr 600 yamaha xt 225 honda xl 600 triumph speedmaster honda ct 200 honda ct 125 kawasaki klr 650 now harley fatboy next 2020 t100 bonny you asked for it i think i got nearly all of them im 53 lol

[@nermket4849]

6:53 that sucks, and you bought it with your own money? I would've told them to piss off, and gone back with a different person or at a different dealership. Oh well lol

[@neiljeffs6233]

its the big bad EU this is a headlight

[@Granto-ni9qw]

Snow me the parot