Bonneville Speedmaster
- sgtcall
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Bonneville Speedmaster
I am seriously looking at buying a Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster. (https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/moto ... peedmaster)
Just looking for opinions on Triumphs in general. The Bonneville Speedmaster is a fairly new model based on the Bonneville T120 with a bit more styling. I just want something fun to ride and that does not require much work to keep it running. I will buy a new one if I can't find a used one but prefer one that is a couple of years old.
What do you think of Triumphs in general? Reliability? Handling? Comfort? Maintenance issues? Anything else?
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Just looking for opinions on Triumphs in general. The Bonneville Speedmaster is a fairly new model based on the Bonneville T120 with a bit more styling. I just want something fun to ride and that does not require much work to keep it running. I will buy a new one if I can't find a used one but prefer one that is a couple of years old.
What do you think of Triumphs in general? Reliability? Handling? Comfort? Maintenance issues? Anything else?
Bron
If you have any type of electrical issue, have your battery load tested before you do anything else. Any auto parts store will test it for free.
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Re: Bonneville Speedmaster
I got nothing, but there's lots of reviews online....for what their worth.
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Re: Bonneville Speedmaster
Every Triumph owner I have talked to is really pleased with their bike's performance and reliability. But then none that I have talked to had over 30,000 miles on them.
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Re: Bonneville Speedmaster
Friend of mine had an America back in 08 or so but that was the 885cc version. He was happy with it. It was a bit gutless for me but no doubt the 1200 version they have now would be better.
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Re: Bonneville Speedmaster
Thank you all.
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Re: Bonneville Speedmaster
Pulled the trigger and pick it up on Monday. Found a 2018 with 700 miles. I am having the baby apes added before I pick it up.
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Re: Bonneville Speedmaster
[emoji106] Looks like a fun ride.
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Re: Bonneville Speedmaster
And with the new bars.
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Re: Bonneville Speedmaster
Looks Tall. [emoji2]
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Re: Bonneville Speedmaster
The bike is low and the bars are shoulder height for me. 6'1".
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Re: Bonneville Speedmaster
Here is my 120 ish day review. About 1800 miles so far and I love this bike.
The only negatives are the seat isn't great after an hour or so but it is not awful either. Looking into something better but I rarely ride more than an hour at a time anyway. Lack of storage. I don't want to put bags on it but may go with a small swing arm bag in the end. Could also add a tail bag or a tool bag on the forks. Some little bit of under seat storage would have been a nice addition.
The bike has plenty of power for me and handles great. I was worried about the fat front tire but it is a non issue. With the short rake it rides like it is on rails. A few days ago I found out, by accident, that I can pop the front wheel off the ground going from 3rd into 4th. Just wind it out to about 5,500 rpms and pop the clutch. Don't know how fast it is, yet, but it easily and smoothly gets to 90 in no time. Breaks. dual front, are great and it stops on a dime. The cruise control is a great feature. It is electronic, there is no throttle cable by the way, so it even adjusts the speed going up or down hill.
Over all I don't think I will ever get another bike.
The only negatives are the seat isn't great after an hour or so but it is not awful either. Looking into something better but I rarely ride more than an hour at a time anyway. Lack of storage. I don't want to put bags on it but may go with a small swing arm bag in the end. Could also add a tail bag or a tool bag on the forks. Some little bit of under seat storage would have been a nice addition.
The bike has plenty of power for me and handles great. I was worried about the fat front tire but it is a non issue. With the short rake it rides like it is on rails. A few days ago I found out, by accident, that I can pop the front wheel off the ground going from 3rd into 4th. Just wind it out to about 5,500 rpms and pop the clutch. Don't know how fast it is, yet, but it easily and smoothly gets to 90 in no time. Breaks. dual front, are great and it stops on a dime. The cruise control is a great feature. It is electronic, there is no throttle cable by the way, so it even adjusts the speed going up or down hill.
Over all I don't think I will ever get another bike.
If you have any type of electrical issue, have your battery load tested before you do anything else. Any auto parts store will test it for free.
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Re: Bonneville Speedmaster
You are the first one that I have talked to that had that many miles on one.
Have you had any issues?
Have you had any issues?
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Re: Bonneville Speedmaster
The only Triumph I ever owned was an early 60's Tiger Cub that I traded for in the early 80's. I really liked the bike but it had one major flaw. The kick starter would shear the tapered bolt that held it on the shaft and I would end up having to push start it all the time.
We sold it in the mid 80's for enough money to buy my son's first computer.
Mine looked a lot like this 64, color scheme and all...
We sold it in the mid 80's for enough money to buy my son's first computer.
Mine looked a lot like this 64, color scheme and all...
I can't seem to win the lottery. I think I have used up all of my good luck riding motorcycles.
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If you have any type of electrical issue, have your battery load tested before you do anything else. Any auto parts store will test it for free.