Super Fine 1970 Triumph T120R Bonneville

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[@54macdog]

One of the most beautiful bikes of all time. The Japanese had the engineering and sophistication but the British bikes had something special, magic and characterful.

[@razgriz380]

The British brought about most of the innovations. Japan just continued to develop them when complacency and union trouble caused a crisis within the British bike industry. They brought about their own demise but their original engineering skill should not be diminished.

[@cyclerider5652]

There's nothing like the sound of a Triumph. Beautiful bike. Riding a great bike on a nice day is the best high ever.

[@jorgenandersson9521]

I think the Brit-bike have more smooth "low" sound than the Jap´s who have a "harder" metallic sound that for me doesn´t sound so nice...

[@aussiehardwood6196]

Id clean my shoes before riding that Triumph. Absolutely beautiful.

[@colmcc-ij3nn]

The flying microphone grab .Brilliant .What a lovely bike man .Wow!

[@stevekov6740]

Epic! The roar of a vintage Triumph is the best of any motorcycle in my opinion. My dad had a 1970 with a 750 and my mother-in-law has (and still rides) a 1971 with a 650. Both bikes just have that sweet terrin' through the country sound when they zoom by, and when they're started and revved up they rattle the aluminum siding on the garage!

[@donk4926]

Stunning bike. I owned a late 1960's Tiger 650 and a friend owned a similar Bonneville. The two bikes riding together always turned eyes. Loved them. Thanks for looking after such historical icons. From South Africa.

[@aspire2inspire732]

Smooth, timeless lines...& you can tell that mechanically her rotating assembly taps along in a masterful symphony similar to a cherished & well-maintained sewing machine. Her beauty is stunning & absolutely timeless.

[@billtice5057]

Absolute work of art! ❤

[@michaellambert3067]

That is an absolutely beautiful motorcycle!

[@richard9444]

Id love this ,my dad had one when I was a kid ..long time ago ,I'm 57 soon , this one is next level, regards Ken , Richard London UK 🇬🇧

[@robinplummer1295]

A true work of art !!!!!!!!!

[@michaelhayward7572]

68-70 was the pinnacle of 650 Triumph big twins. 6CA ignition, tls front brake, superb chassis and forks, 20 years of development, 49-69. Some may say the 68-69 is more attractive, but the 70 was unique with the 3 bolt front engine plates, and as a mechanic, that little design bonus was a godsend.

[@steveottavaino3804]

Senior plays that exhaust like a superlatively well played Stradivarius. Excellent!!!!

[@KaplanCycles]

Thank you very much!

[@jonnno243]

I owned and rode a pre unit Speedtwin in the 60s. Good times.

[@GLHS592]

What a gorgeous Triumph! That exhaust sounds spectacular.

[@sonnyseabury4051]

That is one beautiful bike. I love that cranberry shade of red.

[@alanireland5222]

A real beauty and that sound :)

[@mikeo1105]

My first bike was a used ‘71 Triumph. It was rough but had “soul” unlike my next 10 or so bikes. I miss it.

[@richardmorris6365]

When i first became interested in motorcycle this & chopppers ofthe late 60s were cool & in the movies. The guys that rode these were Dentists & Lawyers. Classic cool!

[@peepaw69]

The best sounding bike I have heard today.

[@richardyoung714]

Great review of an iconic motorcycle. Love your videos!

[@KaplanCycles]

Thank you kindly!

[@chrislye8912]

That is a lovely Bonny!

[@jimbowie307]

I once had a chance to play a guitar owned by a famous rock star. I can imagine that riding that bike would be similar!

[@thorsten3558]

so nice restored british bike. Looking from Germany.

[@durango8882]

It’s stunning yesssss. What a bike. Thank you 👊🏼

[@bernardusjones9814]

She's a beauty

[@scudonepercenter]

Wow it looks awesome.

[@davidparsons4625]

Beautiful paint

[@bmpgallo]

not the right color. Factory color is Astral Red.

[@steveottavaino3804]

Looked up confidence in the dictionary, it showed junior throwing a microphone over a priceless 1970 Triumph Bonneville to senior. LOL.

[@pablocespedes5880]

What a beauty! one of my all time favorite bikes ever, a 69 or a 70 Bonneville, those are the best! 3 favorite bikes: 1970 Bonneville 1978 Kawasaki KZ 1000 1985 XR 500R

[@nickaxe771]

WOW I would love that. Nick from England.

[@bobcohoon9615]

A lot of people don't put the rubber grips on the rear tank sides, but I think it is part of the styling of it . One of the best looking Triumph's they ever made, I think

[@gregscott9170]

Gorgeous!!!

[@NoSleepTilGitmo]

my birth year, awesome bike man!

[@mickvonbornemann3824]

Beautiful. Better than original out of the factory, no doubt.

[@steveoverington4504]

I agree with every word you say. I wouldn't sell mine for any amount of money , as you say its a daily high.

[@AndyMuellerez2b]

Yummy! Love ‘em. I had a ‘69 in 69!

[@ClovisPoint]

Magnifique !

[@rfiskillingussoftly6568]

Gorgeous!

[@stanleybaker8707]

I'm on my way with a case of beer 🍺 and colt cigars ,lol 😅😅😅😅.God bless 🙌🙏 you and ride safe😊.

[@KaplanCycles]

Sounds great!

[@phillipmitchell5879]

Gorgeous! 1970 was the last year before the switch to the questionable OIF (oil-in-frame) models & best year for the venerable 650 Tri-twin engine which was well-sorted near the end of its production run. (Last 650 was '72, before the switch to 750cc.) Looks like non-original paint for U.S. imports in '70, but that color combo is beautiful. Front tire looks like a Conti. RB-2 ribber, a great improvement over a K-70 for a front tire. I suspect the sidewalls are still good, having been in a controlled environment for 6 yrs. Electronic ignition, if not already done, would be the only mod I'd do w/ this relic.

[@kdsowen2882]

You are 'riding-it-on-the-cam' exactly as they were designed-for .Stunning-Bike ! This is absolute-proof that the-Brits had a Time-Machine : It's almost an exact-copy of a 1999-2006 Kawasaki W650....

[@CryptoHodler-qp3vn]

Stunning machine! IWO!! Did it sell?😍

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Just curious what your methods are for fuel and fuel preservatives when servicing your excellent bikes. I assume zero ethanol, maybe some Sta-bil?

[@sergiososa5855]

Machine inglés!!!!💯💯💯💯💯👍👍👍🦾🦾🦾🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@hypervigilance1465]

very nice bike.

[@pdm2201]

1970 was the last of the “best” Bonneville T120s before the oil in frame and high seat model came out in 1971.

[@pauljefferies-w5q]

As good as it gets, As a 10 year old kid in 1970, looking through bike shop windows at T120Rs and BSA rockets 3s. Great times. rs

[@robertbruce1887]

Great looking, great sounding, & l'm sure it is now in better assembly & running condition than it was originally, after your team has loving gone over it.!

[@android-dh3hh]

Good bike

[@anameireles2118]

❤❤on dirait sortie de usine ❤❤❤

[@Gator1699]

🐊👍

[@kentkelly5301]

Missing the crossover exhaust pipe.

[@victorduncan3254]

They are the most beautiful machines in the world. But the only thing that would quiet those noisy cams is regular use of full synthetic oil. I prefer valvoline

[@Maxwellwayne]

I have a 1972 Triumph TR6R 650 twin Can't find anybody in my KCMO area To help me restore it I sure miss riding it

[@grahamchilds821]

This what I call beauty 1970 triumph boniville absolutely

[@camarojeff9786]

Have you guys ever heard of Cahill’s Yamaha, Tampa, Fl. Feels like I used to live there. They had a pit bull named Pete, identical to the little rascals dog.

[@richardmorris6365]

Yessir,back in the 70s I was there a couple days a week 72-75. I knew Mr Hilleys son & bought a 73 250 Yamaha Enduro 929$ cash & later @ their Brandon location I bought a 1000LTD 80,Kawasaki 3750.00$ in 1980. Small world..Armenia Ave baby!!

[@camarojeff9786]

@@richardmorris6365 Mr. Hilleys, Didn’t know that, you must be from the forest hills area. I was about a block away in Carrollwood. Those were some good times. They sold me a 1984 YZ80, it was very fast

[@camarojeff9786]

Actually they sold it to dad, thank you pops

[@richardmorris6365]

@camarojeff9786 I'm out in Brandon actually Seffner area. We were either there or Barney's in StPete or L&S in Riverview. There used to be a place next door to Cahills that had thousands of used parts.

[@camarojeff9786]

@@richardmorris6365 Barney’s , yep they were the only one who could rekey my jet ski. I lost the Key, they fixed it .

[@robgerety]

Is this bike sold?

[@ProHumanRights]

How much?

[@joeblow5037]

my '72 Daytona T100R is not much different. Other than being blue and white and dirtier fun scoot

[@michaelstainthorpe1569]

Bute

[@richards933]

best looking triumph of all time,my brother had the same US import in the eighties here in NZ and was the first british bike i rode and fell in love then i ended up getting a 73 750 bonnie US import,there a real nice 70 bonnie for sale here on trademe here in NZ for $17,000