Triumph Bonneville Street Twin Review - First Ride Impressions

[@TotenAuge]

Yup, this is my next bike. I checked one out and simply fell in love with it. Everything about it is simply perfect! The Brits have done a wonderful job on this one...a great bike from Triumph. God bless... :)

[@hogwylde]

Nice video and the paint scheme is awesome on the tank. It announces it is British but not overdone. I like the subtlety.

[@loganblalock7869]

Excellent review. Potentially purchasing one this weekend.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, it's a great bike, a big improvement on the old model. You won't regret buying one!

[@loganblalock7869]

+Views from the Man Cave Went ahead and bought a silver one yesterday. One hell of a bike!

[@mancavemoto]

+Logan Blalock Great! Enjoy the Bike Logan....stay safe

[@zakaboo]

love the look takes me back ..booking my ride with a1 motors at York the triumph deal will have one for the summer

[@mancavemoto]

You'll love it

[@petersexton2605]

Good review, i test rode one , yesterday , and am very taken , rides very sweet.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, yes it's a lovely bike. I picked one up on launch day. Are you going to take the plunge?

[@petersexton2605]

+Views from the Man Cave , Hello, i may well , although i only bought my cb 500x new 10 months ago ,bloomin triumph, tempting me like this , they should know better than to take advantage of a 56 year old , but i am sorely tempted, i saw it at the bike show on friday and knew i would have to give it a test ride , first time for 35 years i have ridden a triumph, it pulls so well , with a great clutch for someone who has fingers that dont work as well as they used to , i'm sure they will sell loads !!

[@mancavemoto]

+peter sexton Haha, they're a sly old bunch at Triumph...

[@petersexton2605]

Well i took the plunge and picked it up yesterday , i did 50 miles in amongst all the south coast holiday traffic, its great

[@mancavemoto]

+peter sexton Excellent! What colour did you go for?

[@ryanhli]

Awesome review - short and sweet! Was wondering what performance related mods have you done to the bike since? Maybe a highflown air filter (snorkel removed) or a decal? Any comments on the performance improvements they've made? i've seen videos of people changing to another cam but that seems like quite q mechanical job.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Ryan, have a scan through my other videos you'll find plenty of content. I've fitted a Free Spirits x-pipe along with the Vance & Hines US spec exhaust and a remap. Sounds awesome, but probably only added a few more horses. I personally wouldn't go near a cam change, (unless it was a factory option) for a few reasons, but mainly because if someone is trying to wring loads more power out of the Street Twin, then they've bought the wrong bike. The beauty of the bike is its understressed, so will bimble around all day short shifting, but when you want to ride it hard, it really does feel like you are riding it hard. Lots and lots of fun

[@ryanhli]

Views from the Man Cave , thank you for the response and your insights. Definitely agree with you about the fondamental reason of getting a ST. I’ll troll through your other videos and get some other tips. Love the content and look forward to your next upload!

[@kayakmalta2444]

Excellent review. nothing more, nothing less than I needed to hear.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks!

[@kayakmalta2444]

any experience with installing heated grips on the street twin ?

[@mancavemoto]

+Kayak Malta Not yet, but I can look into it....

[@taxmanmotorcycles1]

Hi Tony : Love your new bike and what you have done with it. I am getting my new Street Twin in a week. Any thoughts on rear wheel and chain maintenance ? I know a centre stand is an available option, but I don't want to permanently mount a centre stand - mot with the extra weight and cornering limitations.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Peter, it took a while for me to remember to think about the chain having had a shft drive previously. I just do the usual tension checks, then regrease after a wash. I use a dry lube, and just roll the bike along doing the chain a bit at a time....

[@taxmanmotorcycles1]

Thanks for the prompt response. I was hoping you might have a special trick up your sleeve to get that rear wheel off the ground.

[@mancavemoto]

If you are feeling brave you can stand on the nearside and pull the back wheel off the ground on the side stand. This method is much easier if you have a helper. Alternatively a cheap mx pit stand would do the trick if you can find one low enough to go under the bike, or last resort would be a trolley jack and a piece of wood/rubber

[@taxmanmotorcycles1]

Those are all good ideas. I knew I could count on you !

[@1990-t1j]

Good review. Has the Triumph dealer closed down in Chigwell? I used to live in the area round here.

[@mancavemoto]

1990 Yes, North City Triumph is no more, Jack Lilley in Romford is the closest dealer.

[@1990-t1j]

I test rode a Rocket 3 once from North City.

[@detroitdizzle5513]

subscribed! you really do a great job in all your videos

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks!

[@207Richy]

Really nice with that tank.

[@mancavemoto]

The silver is nice, personally I'm not keen on the stripe.. It's also on the Cranberry red tank

[@DirectorLJ]

Hey! This is an older video so not sure if you're reviewing comments, but question: How does the bike feel/work at highway speed and distance? Does the engine get vibey/frenetic feeling at a certain speed? So how is it above 60-65 etc miles per hour? I'm leaning toward the T120, obviously more power, bit more heft and bigger tank, but this is so cool and obviously great for city stuff. Thanks!

[@mancavemoto]

It’s great, it’ll sit at 70-75 all day long, no vibe issues at all. It’s a nice relaxed ride

[@ripmax333]

according to some triumph engineers the fins still aid in the cooling of the engine hence why the radiator is so small.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Ripmax333, I'm sure they do, and the rad is small and neat compared to other bikes, and it just wouldnt look like a Bonnie without them!

[@ripmax333]

Well it all about opinions, to me what makes a bonnie is that unmistakable classic shape, if they made the engine without the fins and with a slightly bigger radiator i wouldn't mind at all. But to me that classic simple shape is just how a motorcycle should look like.

[@johnDukemaster]

Really good review. Thanks! Needless to say, this might be my next bike! Well, here I said it anyroad! Tata!

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks John, if you take the plunge you won't be disappointed!

[@johnDukemaster]

Ok, I hear you!:-) I think I should try it first. And I have a bike... A Triumph Legend with Speed triple cams. Much fun! :-) But again, I will try the Street twin. :-)

[@klouism1]

Thanks, Looks like a very nice Bike.

[@mancavemoto]

+Idaho Rider Its is genuinely a very nice bike to ride

[@1969kingperry]

Hi I have a 2016 street twin and recently all the lights have come on on the speedo . I took it to triumph and they have said it's a fault with the wiring loom and they will be recalling all bikes . Have you heard this

[@mancavemoto]

Yes, there has been a problem with some bikes having a loom that’s to short at the front end. It can either wear at the headstock, as as mine did pull a wire from the regulator.

[@1969kingperry]

Views from the Man Cave did triumph fit a new loom as mine has to have a new loom . It's out of warranty but jack Lilly Romford said they will fit a new on free of charge

[@mancavemoto]

1969kingperry Yes dame here

[@gemcnulty]

How did the seat height feel? I'm pushing 195cm so I'm a bit concerned about what I've heard is a rather low seat. Otherwise looks like a great bike.

[@mancavemoto]

That's about 6ft 5 inches? If you have long legs that could be an issue. I'm 178cm tall (5ft 10ish) with a 32 inch inseam. I don't feel at all cramped, and have a nice flat foot when seated. I think the 'optional' flat seat that they fit to the scrambler and brat tracker kits sits a little higher. Best to try one out....

[@gemcnulty]

+Views from the Man Cave Yep, and that's mostly in the legs unfortunately. But thanks for the tip! I may have to look into that flat seat when I visit the dealer then.

[@VarunKumar785]

Good video, but I guess you have an obsession with the turn indicator button.

[@mancavemoto]

+Varun Kumar ? Not sure what you mean....I do like to indicate to let people know what i'm doing......and they don't self cancel

[@zzinin]

Is this good for a touring kind of bike? I live in the US, and I wonder if it handles well around 60-75 mph. (I have a 2010 street triple now). Thanks in advance!

[@mancavemoto]

Hi, i don't see why not, it's got lots of torque so is great to short shift and bimble about. It will sit and cruise all day at those sort of speeds, that's right where it's happy. Triumph make a screen and panniers for it too. Maybe the only downside would be the size of the tank which isn't massive. It'll be less 'frantic' than the triple, which is still a cool bike.

[@zzinin]

Thanks for your comments! Really helps. I'm gonna head down to the dealer next week for a spin on this bike. Now my problem is, should I go for this, or wait for the Thruxton 1200... the racier model! haha

[@joelstark7081]

Good review Thanks

[@mancavemoto]

+joel stark Thanks

[@hwinny2]

What kind of camera are you using

[@mancavemoto]

This is a combination, an iPhone 6 for the walk around and a GoPro for the on bike footage

[@mancavemoto]

This is a combination, an iPhone 6 for the walk around and a GoPro for the on bike footage

[@mancavemoto]

This is a combination, an iPhone 6 for the walk around and a GoPro for the on bike footage

[@hwinny2]

Thanks

[@aronchas]

what a dilemma, Im not sure which bike to pick; this new bonnie, or the 883 Iron. I have always loved the look and the sound of the harley, but this kills the Iron by specs, handling, abs. Also its a light bike compared to the 883, this will fit me very nice as I am a short guy 1.66. The only thing I dislike this bike is the stock exhaust. nice review!

[@mancavemoto]

Tough choice Aaron! The stock exhaust is easily and fairly cheaply changed. I'm hoping to review the Vance & Hines US spec exhausts soon. The Bonnie will handle better than the 883, but it depends on what sort of roads you will mostly on....but a v-twin does sound so good. What about the Indian Scout sixty, just to add some confusion to your choice! ;)

[@aronchas]

+Views from the Man Cave Thanks, yeah. Im looking forward to check out your review of the V&H pipes. I want a bike for the road, and long trips without breaking the bank, me and my honey. A motorcycle I´d keep with me long time. The thing with the sportster is that is a very overrated bike, at least here in Mexico city you see a lot of posers with HD's, I have seen just one bonnie t100 in the streets in the past 3 years, and a lot of sportys. Im waiting the street twin and the 120 to arrive Mexico (june-july this year) and check them out, the prices and hop in to see if I like it. The Indian... well, maybe is too modern stylish for my taste :) Anyways, Im keeping my money in the meantime Subscribed!

[@ripmax333]

damn I have the exact same dilemma!!! 883 or street Twin. I looked at a street Twin at the dealership and it's beautiful! like a good solid bike should look like. but the 883 is amazing as-well, the engine of the 883 looks gorgeous and sounds sweet, every cover including mudguards are metal on the 883 which gives it a certain appeal.

[@mancavemoto]

Its a tough call, but quite different bikes...I just a case of riding them both a picking the one you prefer!

[@stevesmitherman5757]

Nice bike.

[@saranjoseph6906]

Will it make a good tourer bike..........??

[@mancavemoto]

Hi, I don't see why not. Throw a fly screen on it and a pair of panniers and away you go. It's smooth, comfortable and capable.

[@ripmax333]

That radiator looks very small in person, maybe those fins are not so fake. but I'm not engineer.

[@mancavemoto]

ripmax333 They must help with cooling but are very much a design feature