Triumph Bobber 1200 | Comfort Test!

[@timcarter7616]

That's the same RPM at 70 as my 1999 1600cc Yamaha RoadStar did. It's an over drive. It's to make highway cruising mellow. If you don't like it, leave it in a lower gear. It's not designed for drag racing. It's a cruiser. I hate little bikes that whir along at 5000+ rpm on the highway. I think the engineers at Triumph know more about the engine than you do, they made use of the torque to keep it calm, improve long term engine life and increase gas mileage. It has a small gas tank.

[@pauldoyle9709]

Excellent filtering technique and observation 👍

[@everythinggaming7938]

That bee was un bee lievable

[@Woodsieone]

You are 100% right with your comments on the gearing, it is too tall, I'm going to lose a tooth from the front sprocket when the chain change time comes.

[@redlineracingg]

Nice video! Im actually interested in getting a Bobber. Funny thing, I used to live in Bognor years ago and been visiting Goodwood regularly:D nice to see familiar roads again :D

[@alexandermerry1402]

Love your videos, Spicy. I’m a 50 year old starter. Been driving a car 33 years. Doing my CBT in a few weeks. My inclination is then to get hold of a 125cc after CBT and get comfortable, before cracking on with DAS, etc., The internet seems to largely discourage this and says go for full test straight away. Do you have any thoughts on this ? I’m not a speed freak, I just want some adventure, I’ll be commuting to work 12 miles to work, 12 miles home. Maybe a couple of miles dual carriageway, but I can avoid most of that a d stick to town and country road riding. Are you an advocate for 125cc for post-CBT learning ? Then when I’ve got some proper bike legs, move onto the full course ? It’s pretty confusing, but I really value your experience and advice, as I know you loved 125’s. Thank you 👍

[@spicy110]

Getting a 125cc to learn the ropes is a good idea, however I do believe once your past you mid 20s going to a larger bike strait away is doable if your instructors think your riding is up to it. I would say get the cbt done see how it goes and decide for there. 125cc bikes are still very usable so if you rather stay on one for a bit that's not a bad idea.

[@alexandermerry1402]

@@spicy110 thanks mate. I’ll probably do the CBT, get a 125, push ahead on DAS, but can use the 125 in meantime. Like you say, there’s fun and use to be had on a 125 whatever level you’re at. I’ll see if there are any 125 groups near me, as some fraternity with a group of bikers who won’t sneer at the older boy on the puny bike would be encouraging 😂👍

[@bigdavedogdad]

@@alexandermerry1402 If you'll take the advice of someone who started with bikes late in life... I've been riding about 14 years and am now... let's say "nearing retirement possibilities"... I would say you are likely to have much better self-preservation instincts than the average new (young) rider, so *could* be fine on a bigger bike, but that would depend on the bike. I would say do *not* get anything that has a lot of power. As a new rider, it will get you into trouble, either unintentionally or when tempted. Being safe is one thing, but developing riding *skill* is another and until you have developed riding skill, a powerful bike can be disastrous. You will have a load of fun on a 125 and are much less likely to get into difficulties. I heartily recommend working your way up. I had a 125, a 250, a 400, a 500, a 650, an 850, back to a 350, then a 900 and now a 1200. Varying styles too. That way you work out what you like while you develop. Re. bike groups, maybe think about what bikes you might want to try next and then look for a club and see if you can ride with them? If you were interested in, say, modern classics a bit like the Bobber, maybe find a Triumph owners club? I'm sure you'd be able to ride with them, even if not an owner *yet*, and then talk with them about their bikes when stopping for breaks or at socials if it goes well?

[@alexandermerry1402]

@@bigdavedogdad David, I'll take any advice, indeed, what you've said is exactly what I needed - the voice of someone mature who has done the journey and understands the pitfalls and concerns. You've pretty much confirmed what I thought, I'll do the CBT, I'll likely get a 125cc and get comfortable over a few months at least and then progress through DAS. I'll only step up immediately if I somehow, against all odds, discover I'm some sort of motorcycling natural ! I'm not worried about the lack of kudos or cred that comes with a 125, I want to ride something where I don't scare myself silly, but can have some fun and modest adventures locally. My thing about fraternity is that I perceive that 125 owners (especially L plates) are a bit derided by the biking community, which, if true, is pretty narrow minded, as we are just folks starting out with the same hopes and dreams of where it may all take us. To laugh at and exclude people, is a bit ignorant. Anyhow, brilliant advice, thank you my friend.

[@bigdavedogdad]

@@alexandermerry1402 Well, I'm no expert and everyone is different, but I'm happy I did it the way I did it. You might get some ribbing, but another good thing about Triumph, perhaps (I don't know for sure as I haven't tried them myself, yet) is, because they have classic bikers as well as modern bikers, there should be a good mix of backgrounds and a good number of mature riders. My experience of classic bike riders is has been good. They tend to be more mature (literally hehe). Much less about power and thrills and more about biking as a life experience. Older bikes do tend to be smaller capacity and lower powered (even the big ones are lower powered depending on condition!). Also classic bikers tend to be more than happy to chat about bikes, biking, spannering and renovating, touring and rallying, etc. I just did a bit of research and there's some interesting 125s these days! I'd be tempted to get a new AJS scrambler and take it to a classic/vintage AJS club meet! The Mutt Mongrel looks fun too.

[@Youtube_Globetrotter]

I agree the gearing is stupid. 1-3 is good. 4th slight to high geared. 5th way to high. 6th never used it. It's unessessary.

[@jamesthenakedsnake7480]

Did you name your partridge.... and why was it called Alan?

[@noahthepetrolhead]

i got stung by a euro honey bee wihile i was working a cople weeks back worse than a wasp sting any day. funny thing ive been stung my bees more than wasps but i pick up wasps more often

[@altypeRR]

I guess it is the good old us of a effect with the gearing. Because they have (I believe) 85 mph speed limits in places (or maybe it’s 80) those to 2 gears are for them. What rpm does it rev out to out of interest? I’m guessing maybe 8/9000?

[@spicy110]

7k rpm I believe, also possible with the gearing the US do have some toll roads that are like 85

[@koviyovas8325]

cool vid, great bike but using a 360 cam for one angle is useless. Also, the 6th gear should help with fuel economy. If always at 2nd or 3rd, then fuel goes faster.

[@taylorpreston8502]

did the truck have a left mirror at 8:26?

[@impyr3x293]

bro fought a monster lmfao

[@peterpeter-xt8mv]

I have a 2020 bobber black with 205 kms on it. Is it normal that when you put it into first you get this loud clunk sound.

[@spicy110]

Yes, many bike give a hard click in to first. If it's extensively loud you could check the clutch is fully disengaging

[@saschaliebig6499]

Brave Little beefighter

[@AndrewJB]

Gearing sounds wrong totally! noticed the other day my Kawasaki sits at 5.5k in 6th gear at 70 id prefer it around 3.5k

[@mrdygga6]

Just an update.....Your "rules of filtering" do not apply in London- even when no gap exists, cars and vans will endeavour to manufacture one. On occasions, they actually use a late indication to reinforce their intent (wow!). Keep up the content, RSMF.

[@jeremysmith3786]

More talk about bees and gnats than the bike!

[@spicy110]

As I am sure I explained in the video, I do my reviews over several videos in-depth. Then the last video (the review) has all the info for all those videos and rides brought together. Watch the review not the "comfort test"

[@davidjones535]

Yea that filtering stuff is illegal as hell where I'm from , if a cop see's you doing it the fine is about $ 500 dollars U.S. the first time get busted again and they poll your license plus $1000 dollar fine

[@spicy110]

Thankfully here is so legal I sell a hoodie saying 'yes it's legal" no joke haha

[@951suzuki]

What state do you live in? Come to commifornia, we can here.

[@stevendavies8496]

Who's a lucky boy ,,,,don't do the lottery for a bit or you might get stung lol, great vid yet again ,,

[@clangerbasher]

And then my leg fell off..... :)

[@philhunt9297]

Spicy avoids getting wet whilst having little pricks on his hands and chest earlier.....just wtf have I been watching?

[@robikokot2519]

A bee can stung you only once.. its more likely been a wasp😁

[@spicy110]

I happened to be somewhat of an expert In entomology, that's an old wives tail. Bees can sting you more that once and also more species of wasp due when they sting you than bees.

[@floydflanigan6715]

Let go of the damn front brake lever!

[@spicy110]

How long have you been riding?

[@undecodable6145]

This bike's top speed doesn't reach the legal speed limit in my country's highway and a tiny fuel tank, it's not logic expensive bike, just swap the thruxton engine in it.

[@Ravan_Caw]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@alexanderballek3693]

Bad idea to ride a bike based on "hopefully. Nice vid though.

[@spicy110]

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[@PwnstarUK]

This is a £13000 bike I cant help wondering why anyone would get one when the alternatives are a LOT more bike.. a KTM 890 adventure or a s1000R, even of you want an Ye Olde Triumph looking bike, the Thruxton RS is cheaper and better or a tiger 900 rally is so much more bike for less. It seems like whenever you want a bobber or a cruiser you get totally ripped off. This is a primitive bike for high tech bike money. IF I wanted an old looking bike for 13k id get the Z900RS SE. Clearly Triumph didnt even test the gearing which is very surprising considering the dev time they place on their newer bikes usually shines through. Anyway good review, I wouldnt have one in a million years, its everything I dont like in one bike. Over priced, under teched, not refined, impractical, styling only your mother could love! How many millionaires go to the Blue Oyster bar for a juice on a sunny sunday ? Who is buying this bike ? A bike for the American market I'm guessing. Is this the worst Triumph ever?

[@Fincha12]

It actually sells pretty well so it seems you are wrong about everything you say - except styling is subjective ofc

[@timcarter7616]

So pass it up and go buy a rice rocket. No bike is perfect for everyone. That's why they make all those ones you named. Why did you waste the time to watch a video about a bike you hate?

[@MrBestyTube]

That's relative - I've just sold my Thruxton R and swapping into a Bobber Black because I want something a bit more chilled. All down to the rider! Thruxton R was (and still is) an absolute beauty, no doubt it's the more capable bike from a performance aspect and I'll miss that - but something about the Bobber really appeals!

[@R3RLEE]

And l cant help wondering why you would watch a vid about a bike you hate? Your wrong on every level, first of all its triumphs top selling bike and has a huge following and appeals to the thousands that have one. The bike you mention are completely different styles of bike that are not the type of bike you would buy if your looking for a bobber are they. And who the hell would buy a bmw ffs!!

[@maycrotch8576]

CHHENA KHERRI!!!!!!