Triumph T100 Review: The Perfect City Motorcycle?

[@motobob]

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[@davidhunternyc1]

How come motorcycle guys are the sexiest men on earth? Wow! 💕

[@motobob]

Thanks again to Tim for stepping in on the channel! You can see more of his work over at kzbin.info and kzbin.info

[@5tevieb954]

He’s quality rob

[@j.d.thompson3505]

When I had my bike serviced Triumph loaned me a T100 for the day. It was so nice for errands compared to my bigger bikes. I loved it. I did fine on the freeway too.

[@larrylynch8113]

Got one for 4 years ; not a single problem with it ; perfect for city ; freeway for small distances and road trips on campaign road . Plus madame won’t complain of it that a big plus

[@lukelowe918]

I really wanted to buy a Bonneville and then I rode a Royal Enfield Interceptor and had a great experience. Let's just say I saved $5000-6000 and am building the bike how I want it. This is a great motorcycle but hard to justify $12,000 for a new one when the INT650 exists IMO.

[@rabbidbabies4094]

I paid 12000 for a t120 which is a lot more bike than a t100. If so,done is charging 12k for a t100 then you need to find a new dealer.

[@lukelowe918]

@@rabbidbabies4094 a brand new T100 lists on their Triumph website for $11,295. The state I live in charges 6% sales tax so add another $675 then there is always some setup fees of some kind. So just with taxes alone $11970. Pretty easy to buy a T100 for $12,000. Give me your dealer name that is selling a T100 brand new for less than $12000. 😆

[@rabbidbabies4094]

@@lukelowe918 you do make a point. I was thinking msrp. After all the other fees it'll probably bounce up to 12k. My friend just got the INT650 and it seems like a nice bike. I'm skeptical on build quality so I'm going to wait and see how it treats him for the next 3 years. I can see my self getting a Meteor for fun.

[@lukelowe918]

@@rabbidbabies4094 I was skeptical on build quality until I did my research. These new Royal Enfields are designed in the UK, frames built in UK, brembo Brakes, Bosch Fuel injection, American Made shocks and the rest is built in India. So far it has been flawless. I just rolled over 500 miles it has one of the smoothest transmissions with a super light clutch. The thing I like most about it is it a very basic old school motorcycle and I can do all of the maintenance on it myself. I am a automotive mechanic with 20 years experience and would put the build quality of the major components on the same level as triumph. The minor components like turn signals and the like are all things I would of changed myself so I don't mind them being cheap as long as they function until I repla e them. For $6000 I don't think you can get a better deal on a new motorcycle in 2022.

[@jimmys6566]

@@lukelowe918 Frames built in the UK ? nooooooooooo

[@kevinkeogh9272]

Solid reviews. Man, I, miss the podcast you guys did. I had a short commute last year and the old eps were a staple of my work day. Such great content.

[@rockyescape8989]

i nearly bought this exact Goldline model but ultimately i went with the T120 mainly because i carry a pillion quite often so the extra power is useful. Also having the cruise control ready makes it a true all rounder bike. I also think it's a very easy bike to handle if you can respect how torquey this bike is.

[@jjnewman65]

The modern T100 is a beautiful thing. A magnificent all rounder. I’ve toured all over England, Wales and Scotland on mine with the correct pannier setup. Never misses a beat and has enough power to cruise at motorway at the NSL and more if needed although above 80mph it gets uncomfortable.

[@superleggenda]

On your own or with a passenger? I am trying to find out whether I need a T120 for Sunday rides or going to the beach with my wife…

[@jjnewman65]

@@superleggenda on my own. the t120 will have enough hp to tour with a pillion.

[@superleggenda]

@@jjnewman65 Thanks!

[@PhilipBallGarry]

I have a T100 and love it too 😁. These days I simply can't comfortably maintain over 80mph on any naked bike. The T100 lacks a 6th gear that's true, but at an indicated 70 mph it's pulling 3500 rpm which is right in the torque sweet spot. Consequently, it's extremely efficient and returns excellent fuel economy at that speed - plus, overtaking is easy for the same reason.

[@progste]

I daily drive a bonneville 790cc around the city and it's definitely great for it, I imagine the new ones are even better at it.

[@jellocubez7]

I commute regularly in NYC got a Speedmaster 1200 a few months ago after being Tboned on my street triple. It has been a bit of a change in riding position, but definitely so much more comfortable and city friendly than the Striple, not to mention much louder and noticeable on the busy streets.

[@johnlaw5762]

It sure does look like an easy, classy commuter to have in the garage. Style and quality for days

[@PhilWare1]

Good to see Tim from "Rarefied Road" getting around other channels...although I hope he will keep up posting to his own...well worth checking out.

[@garethtemple6242]

I'm a bit late to this review but really enjoyed it, and I found it very informative. One thing that surprised me was that you were classifying it as a small capacity city bike. In what world did a 900cc bike become small capacity?

[@garyfobrien]

I think he said ‘thee’ (the) small capacity ones rather than ‘these’ small capacity ones 🙂

[@woodywood3388]

Bob shaved his beard and changed his voice!

[@PhilipBallGarry]

And looks ten years younger for it too! 😉

[@woodywood3388]

@@PhilipBallGarry 😂

[@racheltaylor6578]

@@PhilipBallGarry I’ve seen him on the Urban Rider Channel

[@TheTwinPost]

@@racheltaylor6578 He does his own thing through his 'Rarefied Road' channel plus like you mentioned he can be seen on the UrbanRider as well.

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

I own the T120 Gold Line and I Looooooove It !!!!!!!!! I Can often be found talking to it in the Garage alone in the middle of the night... Don't tell the wife !!!!!!!

[@1990-t1j]

The tubed tyres would put me off. I prefer the Street Twin to this.

[@rg-ek5pm]

here here!!

[@billbarrett6285]

I would love to see a video going over all the options from Triumph when buying a T100 and T120.

[@SSS-mp8th]

Whoa, thought I clicked on "Top 5 Motorcycle Jeans 2022" by mistake. Great review and on the jeans too.

[@johnhill8529]

Why this focus on these bikes as “city bikes” or “commuters” ? As a youngster a 500-750 was a big bike. I’ve got a Street Twin 900. I’ve ridden it to the Arctic Circle, Southern Italy, Switzerland and as Far East as the Polish border. I rode a CB500 to Corsica in 1979, no one told me it was a city bike or commuter, it was just how I got around.

[@evanmendes8460]

I have a 2018 T100 and it is a real pleasure to drive both in the city and on the highway. 👍

[@xtrythis1170]

In 2020 I had it narrowed down to the 2020 750 Moto Guzzi V7 and these Triumph Bonnevilles/street twins. Something about the Guzzi being air cooled and shaft drive made it that much more classic/unique for me.. I know Liquid cooling will get you more power but all it takes is a good sized rock or crack in a hose and you're stranded.. All great bikes to ride I'm sure.

[@lukeduck9711]

Ive never really drive a motorbike but really want a triumph. Shall i just go for it?

[@Darin7]

Been commuting on this bike for two years. Its near perfect for trip to work and hitting the highway when needed. Only thing I don't like, is having it sitting out in the rain in bad weather.

[@informedcarpet]

I commute everyday on mine also and tour. Rain water is clean, mine still looks great.

[@Darin7]

@@informedcarpet spokes are starting to form a little rust on mine. Do you use any product to prevent that? So far I have been spraying mine with WD40

[@paint1016]

I have this exact one, and I really love it. My Harley loving friends like it too.

[@bustajust]

I have a 2018 t100 and it had been a great bike. Was my first bike didn't out grow it yet, but, the rocket is calling me

[@John-by6jw]

What am I missing, where's MotoBob? that's why I subscribed to this channel. Who's this guy?

[@triumphrider9796]

I don't know how much the bike has changed in recent years, I've an '02 (Centenary Edition). The suspension, especially the front, was too soft from the factory; Race-Tech internals make a world of difference (also Ohlins shocks). Front brake was rather lacking, and Triumph went way too cheap in not even providing an option to mount a second disc (even my '73 Yamaha TX500 had a boss on the other fork leg, and a factory dual-disc conversion kit available). And the lack of a 6th gear can be annoying at times, can't count how many times I've tried to shift up from fifth. Front brake was handled by mounting a Galfer Wave rotor (twice the thickness of the stock item) with steel lines (and EBC sintered pads), now it stops as it should have all along. And there is really no reason not to hit the road on this bike, I've done several rides in excess of 400 miles in a day, one over 500. Could have gone further if needed.

[@_sv1]

Great review! Cheers from Norway 🙂👍🏍️🏍️🏍️

[@5tevieb954]

Tim’s an absolute natural… what jacket are you wearing

[@davidsweetman2363]

surely you have to do a cost comparison?

[@ashwinoashwin]

I have this bike and i love it! It is indeed the perfect city bike!

[@MrPhins]

When did a 900cc engine become small capacity?

[@FirinMahLazer1]

Seriously. I have a Rebel 300 and that's a fantastic city bike. Light, nimble, quick enough going from stoplight to stoplight. Is a 900cc bike a good city bike? Uuuhhhhh... yeah. Hell I've been considering trading up to a T100 as my first big bike.

[@loku8511]

So. I've been looking to get my first bike. I've never had one. But this bike was recommended. Along with a few more. I'd be commuting a little over 60km (120 both ways)... it takes roughly 45 minutes to get to work. Would this be ok for that? Or maybe something like the t120? Just a newbie looking for answers

[@guywolff]

SO bottom line : If Tim is buying with his heart he wants a new V7 :) . So much to say about living with the Bonneville 900 twin ..It is a wonderful motor and the gear and clutch set up are smooth as butter .. I have 15K on my SS and have loved every minute .. Being a dirt road and winter rider I did just get a new chain and sprocket for the drive train .Ready for another 15K . Love the V7 Tim and long for its shaft drive but it does not come with heated grips :) Yours in New England , Guy

[@NeilHodges]

And if you want to go faster and have a sixth gear, the T120 is always an option. I love mine!

[@superleggenda]

2:31 a very compelling reason to buy this bike.

[@davidg1230]

Nice video Tim. I kinda miss my T100 Black from a few years ago, so much so I'm thinking of going back to something like a Street Scrambler or another modern retro. Perfect for London or city commuting which is what I did the most on my old T100

[@Shinysideup]

I have a street twin if there was one thing I’d change it would be the the twin clocks looks so much more classy,

[@vacuumnut8300]

Thank you a great video as always. I find your site to be one of the best. Always enjoy what you post. Would you consider the Bonneville T-120 to be a good highway cruiser?

[@pintsizedbiker]

Great review, though I must say that I don’t consider the T100 as a ‘city bike’. It is what would of been known as a roadster back in the era it’s emulating. I’d call a 250 city bike. You could ride all day on the motorway on these.

[@joetrudellmajesticrhythms7269]

It would be nice to put the Year in the discription

[@eddiehawkins7049]

@1:30 Can't afford it. @9:14 Ooh, that's really inexpensive. @9:39 I can afford that fairly easily. There are a few other competitors which are a fair bit less than this. Not on my list I'm afraid

[@floyd1986]

I love my Bonnie, she has been good to me and whenever I think of buying a new one I just can't let her go. If Triumph keeps building bikes like these they are going to run out of customers.

[@kettelkhan]

Best bike I’ve ever owned, don’t regret it one bit. If your on the fence don’t be get the Bonnie

[@kensanity178]

For sale: Bonnevill T100 2014 like new. 125 miles. Extras. St louis.

[@bicmac333]

T100 looks really stylish! But for commuting I think for example CB500f is the better choice. Weight 30 kilograms less, and cost the half price... (RE 650 Interceptor the same!)

[@Adam-mo2qw]

Cb500f you can't go wrong. Much faster than the RE 650 too. The 2022 model is improved too with better shocks

[@bicmac333]

@@Adam-mo2qw And for example, double disc on the front wheel...

[@Adam-mo2qw]

@@bicmac333 I agree. Just a better riding experience. Less character possibly. I like both lol

[@kshred3043]

2:25 'I actually think that Triumph have one of the best out of the factory noises'. Well, it's not your fault for not yet being born in the days when Triumph made truly good sounding bikes. Skip to 11:38 in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2GxZqp9nM2tpJo for an example of what a 360° crank can do. Also, that 1956 T110 probably weighed about 100 lbs less than today's bloated T100.

[@marcox8810]

Don't know if it's perfection, it's definitely a good looking bike

[@OscarSchneegans]

May as well get a Speed Twin.

[@jsonc8816]

What about street twin compared to this? Having dilemma between this two. But my only concern is the seat high, I’m 183cm with 32inch inseam, will it be a big different for 765 seat high compare to 790 with this height?

[@nicksavich7970]

I realize your post is 5 montha old, but just wanted to say that the Street Twin is a little more cramped. The T100 is a little bigger and has the laced wheels as opposed to cast wheels on the street twin. They could both work for you hut the T100 would be a little more comfortable based on my experience.

[@markkulyas2418]

I just watched a 100,000 Mi review, and the gearbox blowing up and many other problems doesn't sound too reliable. Let's hope Triumph is addressing these problems with the newer bikes.

[@frankiepitt9135]

One hundred thousand mile review shows just how unreliable it is!

[@bisac1056]

Anyone know what kind of r.p.m. these turn at highway speeds.65-70 mph? Thanks

[@jonesmat]

Jacket in the riding footage?

[@markb3180]

Well done Tim, great review.

[@FunWithAJ]

When MotoBob and Rarified Road combine ahahah

[@petergoettler8680]

Cool, merci.

[@cisium1184]

It's too heavy for city use. Great on the open road though.

[@RMD992-f2n]

why is it called a T100 when its a 900 cc bike?

[@dannyjoshuaakbar5058]

What Jacket is motorcycle driver Wearing?

[@asmith3846]

I'd say the Moto Guzzi V7, but the Bonneville is a great bike.

[@AsmodeusT]

Where did this bobposter come from? Why is motobob motobobless?

[@Icanreadgood1]

why this bike over the street twin?

[@israelsantos4059]

this or next-gen icon?

[@albertbell7120]

Absolutely beautiful

[@howrrmr.7172]

I've owned one nice dual bike with spoke wheel and used to use it for intercity commuting. Yes, got flat tire on the way to office in the morning traffic and abandoned it at the rural yard to hit the clock on time at the office. God bless bikes with spokewheels and tubes on the way of commuting . . . . .

[@soulrebelno1]

The Street Twin is dead - long live the Speed Twin 900!

[@chinmaychiplunkar]

Only if R.E. Interceptor 900 was a reality! One day, One day…

[@Barru33335]

Triumph bikes are massively overpriced for medium quality compared with the other bikes in the league. They need to reduce the price if else they would be out of the market

[@lgrw660factory]

Two comments: 1) it’s funny as an older guy to hear people refer to a 900 cc bike as ‘lower capacity’ and 2) why so little HP out of such a big engine? Looks nice enough but at almost £10K in the gold line trim, it looks expensive compared with the (admittedly less well built) Guzzi V7

[@progste]

It's a very "relaxed" engine, good at low rpm and not much power going up.

[@DaveDayve]

Wide tires? Chunky chain? Don't get it 😔 pls explain. Tks. Great vid. Is this bloke yr long lost cousin?

[@satur9satur9]

Wide enough to put a security lock and chain thru

[@DaveDayve]

@@satur9satur9 oh OK was thinking about the chain around the sprockets. Silly me. Tks 4 that.

[@VincentTL]

Wait…that’s not MotoBob! I thought maybe he shaved and I didn’t recognize him. But…that’s not MotoBob!

[@blondiejoe]

Rarefied Bob👍

[@Alpha-iu2ny]

I bought my 2012 t100 for 5,000 dls from a girl . I customized the heck out of it and is my baby . I’m planning to buy another bike but my t100 stays with me . Is my baby is my girl !

[@TheBaseUK]

Hello rarefield road!?

[@mociczyczki]

80 nm at 3750 rpm and 65 hp at 7400 rpm like for me perfect except to long wheelbase to low seat and lil to much weight 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@SSV-i-c-e]

Two things I think a motorcycle should be .1 air cooled .2 be light enough for the rider to pick up.the triumph only meets one of these criteria so the re interceptor looking better the more I look at it🇳🇿

[@jimmarshall807]

Head says T100 ... What does the heart say? (Mine said V7!) Also has Tim stopped posting on his own channel in favour of supporting MotoBob?

[@renansouza4161]

For City i would rather have a Scooter...

[@progste]

Boring...

[@lucasperry8505]

Who’s the new guy

[@roobanloganathan6498]

Why no comparison with Kawasaki Z900RS as it’s the same concept as this Triumph, retro styling?

[@Adam-mo2qw]

The RS isn't really a modern classic. It has retro styling but its still very much a modern bike. Love the 1980s style new one though.

[@lukelowe918]

The RS is a soulless modern bike cosplaying as a retro.

[@Adam-mo2qw]

@@lukelowe918 true, though the 2022 reminds me of the bikes I grew up with

[@j4zzx297]

thought I clicked on the wrong video for a second

[@sunnyyadav-yx7ry]

Triumph motorcycle are deserved to be ridden by those people who are winners in their life.

[@JustWilliamx]

I would not call 900cc "small capacity" lol My Yam MT-03 is small capacity at 321cc😁

[@Adam-mo2qw]

The 03 is a lovely little bike.

[@Darin7]

@@Adam-mo2qw Started on the MT-03 before I got the T100.. it was an awesome little bike. Just got rev fatigue in the end... and killed my forearm changing gears all the time.

[@KellyEastwood855]

Calling a 900 cc engine bike "citybike" is a rather huge mistake that fuels the megaloman misconception of present biking culture. The perfect city motorbikes are 250-300 cc CVT scooters, not classic motorbikes above 500 cc with manual transmission. Or you never lived in a real city perhaps!

[@Jeninarmy]

Royal Enfield Interceptor/Continental 650 beats the Triumph twins hands down. I'm so sick of my Thruxton R's clanky gear shift and it so uncomfortable compared to the RE Interceptor i test rode. It even sounded better.. 😔

[@dubravko42]

You look different without the beard. The voice too… 😂

[@boredloner2609]

Too expensive. Triumph is asking too much for a Bonnie. If anything, they could release a smaller displacement Bonnie with hardly any technology aside from ABS to compete with Royal Enfield. Triumph could 1up RE in horsepower easily.

[@the.communist]

Thats not a "city bike", thats just a bike

[@michaelevans1658]

Triumph going way of with pricing ,getting to expensive like Harley Davidson.

[@ajaychoudhary9817]

City bike? this thing

[@Accurize2]

Who the heck is this guy?!

[@hosuyakawayazuki]

68.9mpg in the city is completely unrealistic...pure bull... .

[@Shinysideup]

Agreed I get 61.2 mpg

[@danymaes252]

mine gets normally 3,5L/100km (80,1 MPG).

[@Saixtanwar]

Is trhe channel changing to MOTOBOBSMATE

[@woodywood3388]

Or how about Urbob Rider?

[@markos3396]

Why would you call this a city bike? Its quite an insult for a machine that was originally designed to travel across the country! People have been using bonnevilles to travel across Europe for ages now and many go even further. We live in an age where there are 250cc adv bikes. Speaking of city bikes the t100 is quite underwhelming in an urban environment, every 125 will be more manageable and efficient maneuvering through traffic, while still having enough power to manage bigger roads. I mean there are people who have traversed the globe with 650s, only because there are 2000cc+ motorcycles out there does not mean that 900cc is small i beg to differ! Comparing spec sheets is easy, every one can do that, how about you actually ride a motorcycle to its limits and see how far you can get. You dont need 100hp to go to the highway, you dont need 1200cc to have endurance and you sure as hell dont need an adventure bike to cross a country back to back.

[@rbattson7171]

Get the St twin, save money and weight.

How can you say it sounds great when all the triumph have that whine sponsored by the gerabox... It is awfully... Even in the trux it sounds weird. NineT has a good sound, z900rs has a perfect 4 cylinder sound... This one? Interceptor sounds cleaner.

[@Roger_Ramjet]

Tim!!

[@Kdoc1955]

68 MPT MILES PER TANK FULL ,,,NOT 68 MPG

[@josevi5835]

Great... and very expensive bike. Same happens with all classic Triumph products: ridiculously overpriced.

[@ponggsusai8740]

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