Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black review

It's the Triumph Bobber with a chunkier front end and now black all over. So is the new Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black any different to ride? Watch our review to find out.
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[@kempleksede5998]

I think it looks amazing and it has cruise control. Cruise control is too often overlooked for such a simple tech; just makes riding boring straight roads that much better.

[@rogermorello9910]

San Pedro - Ronda road. Everyone's favourite. Hope u had a coffee at El Madroño.

[@TheUKRifter]

Great review, straight to the point

[@kelvincarr6172]

Really want one .But getting divorced and already wasted too much money on bikes. SAD

[@davidhardstaff8110]

If it had just a little bit bigger tank I'd be up for it but living in the highlands that range could leave me stranded.

[@Sabre1ewan]

Same with the new Speedmaster. Old one had a 20+ litre tank, new one is something like 12. Not really that much of a tourer! They should have used the 900 and given it a decent tank.

[@Roy_Camacho]

Can't you swap out that 2.4 gallon tank for another (2016 and up) Triumph Bonneville tank? Aren't they interchangeable? Does anyone know?

[@Daniel010601]

Beautiful machine.... but still think the Indian scout bobber is one or two steps ahead.... Both top of the game machines though

[@chadmock5883]

I may be adding another bike to the lot early next year after seeing this one.

[@Scisca1a2a]

I don't know. I like a better brake, but I much prefer the Khaki Green tank and the pipes on the regular Bobber - like the one you show in London. Though the rest being black-out looks great. Ehh, why can't we simply customize it the way we want it?

[@enricodedios3702]

It’s going to be my next bike. I hope they make a bigger tank

[@dnzrdm]

Did the rain stay mainly in the plain?

[@clasqm]

At 2:34, "the front wheel has shrunk from 19 millimeter to 16 millimeter"? :-)

[@visordown]

Michel Clasquin-Johnson Ah yes. Inches. Sorry about that.

[@Shining_Whit]

And it's a '190' section? Actually a 130....

[@chrisneed_for_speed851]

What about gearbox issues? Some say that is very often in BNonnevile family included T120 and T100 engine. Any information about it because official Triumph web side and dealers keeps shut.

[@irritatedmushroom2]

A 16mm front wheel? Exterminal diameter? Do you guys actually proofread your copy, or do you just slap it together, push record and hope that it makes sense on the first go?

[@kending8502]

Visordown is absolute garbage.

[@BorjaOjeda]

Give me one of these with the old 19-inch front wheel and ape hangers and I'm sold. And ruined.

[@larespuertorico]

Can’t decide between this bobber or the Indian guess I’ll have to buy both.

[@denis6408]

9 liter tank...Can you please tell Triumph to increase capacity to 12 lites (at least) and I'm going to replace my beloved T100 Black by that Bobber!

[@L0n3W0lfBl4ck]

They listened

[@ahmadsobirin5154]

a little more, hydraulic clucth & rear tires are 200mm or 250mm wider 👍

[@ignebulus]

With the bigger front tire, has the cornering clearance increased at all I wonder? Not that I would purchase this bike for the twisties, it does seem to lend itself to curvy roads. Just curious if there's a difference in clearance from last year's Bobber...

[@heythere6983]

I wonder if fatter tires allow for a little more lean? Is adding dual disk brakes to the original bobber do able? I always see this bike scraping on videos and to me thats just a let down for the money I really don't want to have to think about scraping during turns , thats why I think of the thruxton but this bike seems to have a better riding position overall for what I would like, also this bike gets so much rave reviews but I wanna see a head to head vs the roadster which basically has the same horsepower and is much higher off the ground so I feel would take corners better but reviewers seem to shy away from that comparison

[@BRUISER1]

Time for a comparison, Triumph-Harley48-Indian

[@buzocaperuso]

I really want to buy this bike , but it won't be very useful or comfortable for long rides. But it looks so good

[@daniellekoran7906]

I thought this. Then I rode it home and was like holy shit this thing is shockingly comfortable. Now I upgraded the seat to a Corbin, and honestly it would be more comfortable than my BMW R1200RT if it had wind protection. I still actually can't believe how great it is... Four good bikes in my garage and it rocketed to the top of my preference of bike to take out.

[@lapinobel]

@@daniellekoran7906 well, my experience is different. have about 400km on it now (2022 model) and find it very uncomfortable, way too hard suspension. almost starting to dislike the bike because of this.

[@L0n3W0lfBl4ck]

After watching a lot of reviews and reading a lot of comments, I’m thinking the weight and height of the rider, as well was what they are used to riding, are the determining factors as to if they think it’s comfortable or not. The rear shock doesn’t have a lot of travel so if just sitting on it compresses it too much there isn’t enough left for bumps on the road. Then if the rider is too tall it will feel very cramped. I’m only 5’ 8” and ride a ninja zx-6r 636 and do long days in the saddle, so I’m used to wind, a stiff ride and a not so comfortable riding position. When I see this it looks like a comfy couch. But my friends that are on big cruisers and gold wings would not want to ride this for long. Which is why each rider should test ride one for themselves if they are considering buying one.

[@cloggsy1971]

Everyone else seems to be raving over this bike, you guys are kinda ‘meh’?!

[@visordown]

It's great. It just doesn't seem radically different to the Bobber.

[@cloggsy1971]

Visordown Motorcycle Videos If it ain’t broken...

[@turbo311]

They’re “meh” about a lot of new bikes.

[@markjacobs6294]

They made all the changes that channels like yours bitched and complained about, especially brakes. This bike is what it is. It's NOT a touring bike, It's NOT an ADV bike, it's NOT a crotch rocket so I wish so called pros would quit trying to compare it to other things. I love mine.

[@markjacobs6294]

More than likely if it was a Harley...they'd love it and say it's the best handling, riding, braking bike ever created.

[@3334-n7s]

love the motorcycle , build a hot rod motor, lengthen the seat to strechout and give it a lot taller front forks and tall bars, chopper style more pretty paint , shiney RED

[@pantherx1298]

I love how unimpressed and fed up you sound in this review. Heh heh says so much.

[@ozjuice]

he sounds like that in every review

[@kw7815]

So a tall guy that is 6,6 should forget about this motorcycle ? What dou you think ?

[@russmode]

I'd say don't rule it out until you at least sit on one to check..i am 6'4" and happy on my 2018 Honda Rebel, most everyone would comment to tall for it...

[@Pillokun]

I dont really understand why moto journalists are saying that bobber handles really well, I have only tried out the org bobber but it did not convey a good feeling when taking corner after corner on a technical road as the rear wanted to snake itself, just like if you ride a bike with a old rear shock. I do like the fact that there are two discs up front now because the org bobber with only one disc felt underwhelming and dangerous. The new bonneville/thruxton r was also acclaimed for good and modern handling, but when I tried one out it was heavy, slow and did force one to work for it in the corners, ie nothing like a modern bike. So it feels like publications and journalist just want to make good PR for Triumph not be truthful about the bikes at all.

[@mstoker5821]

This is still a cruiser oriented motorcycle... It DOES handle very well in it's class... Nevertheless it's not a 400 lb sportbike built for cornering with the proper wheelbase, rake and suspension as such. It's perfectly acceptable to say it handles well for what it is.

[@Pillokun]

Mm, sure it is a cruiser:ish bike, but it felt not modern and secure at all. And even if I did not flog the shit out of the bobber it still felt very sketchy compared to bikes such as HD V-rod and and other retro looking bikes.

[@mstoker5821]

After having ridden many bikes in this category I agree to disagree as do most others who have ridden this machine.

[@goatie9569]

You have to be kidding. I am just getting out of a V rod and onto a Bobber black. My NRS had $1100.00 Progressive shocks on the back and it still doesn't handle as well as this bike. The 240 rear is good for leaving ten bucks of rubber on the road behind you but no good for handling. I luv this bike

[@Pillokun]

Why do I have to be kidding? You have read my description of what I think is wrong with the standard bobber. And even if it falls in to corners easier than a v-rod the hd have no such problems as the bobber seems to suffer from, it is more stable as it does not snake the rear under when you are "frisky" and it has better brakes. And the v-rod was a proper grin machine, the bobber feels boring and bland compared to a vrod when you twist the throttle.

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

The bobber looks better

[@remireto7773]

Is it good for beginners or is it too much.

[@remireto7773]

Michael Moretti Sorry I didn’t know. I don’t know a lot about bikes. My brother asked and he’s real young. He just wanted to know for fun.

[@iVisionX01]

Did anyone else notice the ringing noise coming from this video?

[@marcj6265]

It's in your ears.

[@tangocharlie2]

Its terrible!!!!!

[@glennfryer1539]

Nice bike .... not pea shooter cans ... more like Frank Dunstall Megas !!!!!

[@ridewherever]

I think it looks amazing, love the 40s look. But being called a hipster is what is keeping me from buying it. I know that’s stupid but fuck that.

[@Gabusai]

Jool do what makes you happy. don't listen to naysayers they will prevent you from growth

[@larjkok1184]

You loser. Harden the fuck up.

[@ridewherever]

Oggy Oggy lmfao yes sir

[@ridewherever]

Gabusai yea you’re right.

[@mrrose6289]

Get this bike, fuck what others say because they're not riding it. The only thing that will break your bones friend are sticks and stones. 👍 Be a "Hipster" but be a Hipster that rides.

[@Gabusai]

i love triumph i own one. but never found this bike appealing at all

[@Gabusai]

El Capitano Kapitan lol i just dont like the way it looks a iron 883 turned into bobber now that looks nice. but handling wise i bet triumph wins by a miles

[@EllisBurton3339]

Am I living in the past ...nearly 12k for the matt black version ...your having a larf ...

[@cyclingtothemoon2539]

I hope it doesn't have a 16mm front wheel..... 😬😂

[@ozjuice]

it's hard to listen to this guy

[@knotingspecific]

Its bloody english mate

[@thefivepoints]

This guy doesn't sound easily impressed.

[@stephenjones7211]

To quite nice bike otherwise.

[@gelul12]

Its over priced imo. the Stock one aswell

[@kending8502]

Probably the worst big channel about motorcycles.....