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@clintonbeirowski5563

11 ай бұрын

1:33 does your brand revzilla ship internationally? I'm from south africa

I know I’m old but not that long ago that size bike was considered large and you’d order a plexi windscreen and saddlebags out of a catalog and hit the highway…

I own a 2022 T120 and have done 35k kilometres. It’s my daily ride and I’ve toured across South Australia on it. Beautiful bike to commute on and for touring.

@scottcalhoun5524

11 ай бұрын

Sold my ‘16 T120 last year, miss it. Considering the new Triumph 400 Scrambler.

@LuckyDogGaming

11 ай бұрын

I was either going to do a T120 or a Moto Guzzi V7 I went with the V7 due to price and I really kinda preferred the styling.

@Vegesaurus7

11 ай бұрын

Hey South Australia 🇦🇺 🤛 nice roads here hey? And the t120 is a very nice bike to ride in the sunshine.

@QuantumMango

11 ай бұрын

Did you add a windscreen for touring?

@joecamel6835

10 ай бұрын

You the man !

There's something to be said about a bike one can simply jump on and ride. Not too much or too little of anything. There's also something to be said for its timeless look and design. A positive evolution that we seemingly forgot until recently. A modern version of something we should have never forgotten.

@TheHuxely

11 ай бұрын

of course too much is too much and too little is too little

@matthewjayjack8143

10 ай бұрын

That's exactly why I bought a 2020 T10 last summer. :)

@dave4148

10 ай бұрын

...what bike can you NOT jump on and ride?

@derp195

9 ай бұрын

​@dave4148 That's what I was going to say. I have a Tracer 9 GT and I just hop on it and ride all the time. Reliable and has enough power to get away when you're turning left and the person behind you doesn't look like they're about to stop.

@williamwintemberg

8 ай бұрын

@@dave4148 106 people thought enough of what I posted to give a thumbs up. I'm thinking you didn't. Please accept my sincere apologies. I'll try to do better next time. 😁

Hey Zack, I realise you probably will never see this message but I just wanted to say thank you. Yours and Ari‘s videos were the first ones that I started watching about five years ago when I first considered getting my motorcycle license. That’s been a really long journey for me and five years later over here in the UK, I am now proudly in possession of my full A-class motorcycle license. I went out and after a lot of thinking and a ton of research I decided to go for a Triumph Bonneville T100 in competition green and ironstone. Watching your videos has really inspired me, it’s informed me and it’s entertained me. I think you and Ari in particular do an amazing service to the motorcycle community as a whole. You helped me to become a new rider, and I’m looking forward to a lifetime of adventures and fun on my bike. So yeah thanks man, you’re a really good dude and I really appreciate everything that you do and that goes out to you and Ari and Spence and all the unseen team who edit and support these great productions. Keep up the amazing work and thanks for your brilliant channel. Cheers, Conrad.

@siwynjones

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I find Zack's rides really helpful too. I'm doing my Mod 2 in a fortnight; T100/T120 is my end game, but I know that the learning *really* starts when I've passed my test, so maybe something cheaper and lighter might be best for a year or two. A used Street Twin might be a good compromise.

@AshleyPomeroy

2 ай бұрын

I like to think that RevZilla, Itchy Boots, Fortnine etc are helping to keep motorcycling alive - I would never have imagined riding a bike until I binged on KZread videos, and now I too have an A-class licence. And a burning desire to buy a GoPro.

@siwynjones

2 ай бұрын

Passed my Mod 2 on Thursday, was in the Triumph dealership on Saturday sitting on a competition green and ironstone T100.

Harley-Davidson continues to overlook this segment of motorcycles. They should be thinking about a bike that provides a path for older riders to downsize from their big heavies and also for riders that would be new to the brand. I think if HD really tried, they could make an outstanding smaller displacement naked.

I love it. The Bonneville is the Jerry West of Motorcycles. Jerry West is the logo and the Bonneville is the silhouette of motorcycles

@jackvsc

11 ай бұрын

I would throw the new HD Breakout in there too. From the press release... "when most people close their eyes & picture a motorcycle, this is what they imagine." At least in the American market.

@Bostonharborwater

11 ай бұрын

Honorable mention to the cb750 Honda.

@that1panther105

11 ай бұрын

@@jackvscHarley is the last thing I think of (as an American)

@Jonathan-jq5cl

10 ай бұрын

You mean wilt chamberlain? Jk

All the classic-style Triumphs are mouth-wateringly beautiful. The color on the tank is deeeeep, all details are perfect. Total eye-candy.

@jfess1911

11 ай бұрын

I think that Triumph did a very good job with the Bonnies. I also love the even more retro styling of the W800, but in some respects, Kawasaki went a little too far and kept more of the vibrations and mediocre handling (and bias tires!!) of the originals. The T100 also has considerably more power.

@csn583

10 ай бұрын

It's harder to feel that way when you've had an actual classic and can see all the places they're faking the classic look. But they're doing it better than anyone else at least.

@borisbabich

10 ай бұрын

@@csn583 Of course. It's nostalgia beating in the heart that turns our eye to the retros. I can't afford one, much less a real classic. Nevertheless, I am fantasizing about getting one - pragmatically, the RE Interceptor - for the Sunday rides in the country instead of the heavyset, angry German I have for the tours. But I don't want it enough to replace the simple scooter, the apex predator in the clogged city commuting. Back to the Triumphs - fantasizing is free, and dammit I'd love to have the deep-color Brit even more than the Enfield 😃

I just test rode this bike three times at the demo rides at Sturgis this week. I, also rode the T120, The Speedmaster, the Rocket 3, the Thruxton, and the Scrambler 900. The reason I rode the T100 three times is because I needed to be sure that I liked it as much as I did. This bike will be my next addition to the stable and, most likely, will be the mainstay as I ride into my seventh and eighth decades. It fits me perfectly, has nice power, handles very easily and neutral, looks amazing, and sounds very soothing at 70 mph. Now, I just need to struggle with the fact that I'll need to get rid of two others to make room.

@orlandominichiello

6 ай бұрын

One bike I sold and likely will replace a easy to ride bike and killer looks and no clunking like the Sportsters🙂

@saloonno1232

4 ай бұрын

Why did you prefer the T100 over the T120?

@orlandominichiello

4 ай бұрын

@@saloonno1232 I have not owned the T120 but found the T100 883 had enough power.Would not hesitate to buy, T120 guess better for highway rides.

Recently did a 1,550 mile trip on my T100. Mostly stock except for a more comfortable seat and some luggage. It handled 80-85mph all day long and gave me no issues.

@MrSpeed-lt8gr

11 ай бұрын

Where did you get your seat? The stock one is decent but gets a little sore after 90 minutes or so. I’ve been looking for a more comfortable seat. I believe the one at my local Triumph dealer is $500 and was hoping for something a little less expensive.

@jonnycando

11 ай бұрын

⁠@@MrSpeed-lt8grMaybe you could have your seat restuffed with different foam….surely less than 500 I would think…certainly no more unless you want ostrich leather upholstery or something weird…

@twowheelvlog7233

11 ай бұрын

@@MrSpeed-lt8grI got the Triumph King and Queen seat. It doesn't look quite as nice as a stock seat, but like you, I couldn't go more than 1.5-2hr without getting sore on stock. With the King and Queen, I did about 450 miles a day without much of an issue. Ordered mine through triumph of Cleveland...think they are about $400 new.

@nomadpi1

11 ай бұрын

@@twowheelvlog7233 thks for your pertinent answer.

@fabiopunk1661

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this comment. I am in the process of deciding if getting a used one and was wondering about long tours

As a Speed Twin (1200) owner I knew Zack was a man of culture and taste.

@SantiagoGT15

11 ай бұрын

Love my Speed Twin, it’s the ultimate sleeper, looks like a regular bonneville but with the extra power

@rick-hm3ji

11 ай бұрын

I also have a Speed Twin 1200 (2019). Bought it to replace both a '77 Yamaha XS650 and a '99 Yamaha R1. Absolutely love the bike, which captures some of each of my bikes it replaced. The trim feel and superb low and midrange torque of the 650, more than sufficient top end horsepower. With its great sound and beat, its just marvelous to cruise and carve on country roads at reasonable speeds (

@b226tj

11 ай бұрын

As a Speed Twin (900) owner I knew you were a man of culture and taste.

@neilbenton1152

11 ай бұрын

Miss my 2020 black speed alot fantastic bike ! Just needs cruise control! ❤

@ZinoAmare

11 ай бұрын

@@SantiagoGT15 Speed twin faster than the Bonneville t120?

Bought a 2023 T100 a few weeks ago. All my other rides were adventure bikes so a total departure for me. Wanted something that could be easily hopped on for a quick blat about and easy trips through town etc. Actually found this bike to be very flexible and way more fun than expected - I ride slower, as it is naked it feels faster but is also very relaxing. I'm pretty confident that it could tour 2 up for 3-4 day trips and solo tour everywhere my R1200GSA went (never rode it off road - too expensive to risk). Overall, much more impressive than I originally gave it credit for.

I think you nailed it. I have a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, my friend has one of these and we often swap backwards and forwards. I agree, it’s at least a half step above my INT650, definitely in regards to that extra power and the quality of gearbox, switchgear etc. I couldn’t afford the extra dollars for this so I bought the RE but I appreciate what you get for the extra dollars over the RE.

@JoshuaTootell

7 ай бұрын

If I was buying, I'd get the RE.

@CHuzz7777

6 ай бұрын

@@JoshuaTootell The only reason to buy the RE is because you can’t afford the Triumph. The RE looks great in photos and videos but I was really quite disappointed when I saw one up close, you get a better bike for your money from Triumph.

@gabemotta6

5 ай бұрын

well the only reason people buy a prius is because they cant afford a ferrari, so yea of course duh. now is this bike 2x what the RE 650 is? no fkin way. id rather have 2 RE than one T100@@CHuzz7777

@CHuzz7777

5 ай бұрын

@@gabemotta6 Each to their own. I’d rather have a second hand Triumph than a new RE.

@greatkingrat

2 ай бұрын

@@gabemotta6 I said at least half step above, not twice the INT650. It’s not twice the INT650 in cost. I just got offered one for $3k more than my INT650 so I think I am going for it.

FINALLY TRIUMPH getting some proper love on this series :) ❤

@MrSpeed-lt8gr

11 ай бұрын

💯 I love the Street Triple and the Tiger 660 is a cool sport tourer. But man I love the Bonnie. It is such a joy to ride and it’s awesome for getting me to work and back.

I never realized how much I love these retro looking bikes. But man, do I ever pucker up when you are doing wheelies on these bikes! Great review! Thanks!

I've got a 2017 T100, I bought it brand new. As far as I can tell, they haven't changed much. I will say, as good as the transmission is when it is new, it only gets better as the bike breaks in. It's buttery smooth and I never have a problem finding a positive neutral. I may ride more conservatively than the boys at RevZilla, I get 58 MPG out of mine. It really is a pleasant, joyfully bike to ride.

@tinaeve_414

11 ай бұрын

I get about 56-58 out of my T120 on the highway too!

@johnhowlett9829

10 ай бұрын

Hi, I have a Kawasaki Z800 and I test rode a 2017 T100 today with only 2800kms on the clock - I'm 60yrs and the T did not disappoint. It's tamer and less torquey than the Kz800 - I'm currently having a beer leaning towards a swap out. (The K z800 is a very good bike tho)

Was just binge watching the Daily rider playlist and then this gets uploaded. Love it. Edit: that bike is Tim Duncan. Modern player but fundamental, not flashy, kinda boring on paper, effective, legendary.

@MrSpeed-lt8gr

11 ай бұрын

I love the Tim Duncan reference! I heard so many people hate on Duncan saying “he’s boring all he does is win.” I’m sure a lot of folks may think the Bonnie isn’t very exciting. But it just rides along giving me incredible joy.

@Grovreicraynth

11 ай бұрын

@@MrSpeed-lt8gr well in a way, Duncan's highlights are a bunch of boring bank shots. Only difference is that he's such a fundamental player. What you want from a big man, he pretty much has. Same as this bike. Fundamentals. Love it.

Love Daily Rider! I watch many of these several times they are that entertaining Zack! Anytime I consider a new bike this is where I start. Great work once again.

I’ve been in love with the bonnie resurgence since that first year in orange creamsicle trim. Just one of my favorite styled bikes ever.

I think this is the first time that I've seen Zack wheelie a motorcycle on Daily Rider twice. Great ride review as always!!

best thing about having one front disc brake is not only the price factor but it makes getting in to clean around the rims much easier much like a shaft drive or single sided swing arm

@guywolff

11 ай бұрын

ANd they turn it better because the front end is lighter :) .. I like the single disc in the dirt as well

@fabiopunk1661

10 ай бұрын

Good point. It seems trivial but at the end of the day we need to clean them!

I ride a 2020 T100. I love it. Thanks for highlighting all of the features!

A motorcycle for life Wonderful review, thanks Zach!

I own a T120 Gold Line and i frigging love the bike!!! Also own a Triumph Trophy SE and an Aprilia Mana and this T120 is my go to bike for weekends. I put three bikes side by side..The T120, Ducati 1100 Scrambler and the Kawasaki Z900RS. And when they were all side by side the Triumph was the real Retro bike that i was looking for. My wife even said there's no comparison the fit and finish was stunning. The Kawi already had tons of paint swirls/scratches from being in the showroom, and the Ducati was too modern. For sure that T120 will be in the garage until they put me in the ground.

@MrSpeed-lt8gr

11 ай бұрын

I have the T100 gold line with the competition green stripe. They did such a beautiful job with the Gold Line edition. And since it was last years model I got it for $2000 less.

2016 air cooled T100 owner here. Bought it for looks and nostalgia. I have owned this bike longer than any other motorcycle. I added a shield and bags but everything else is stock. I rode up to Maine which was a 10 hour ride without aches and pains. It just works on every level.

I'm such a big fan of this series. Keep 'em coming! Maybe sometime you could summarise from all your daily rides what you think the perfect daily ride would be :)

I love my Bonnie T100! Bought it during the COVID lock downs and it is a pure joy to ride, either around town or out in the Twisties. Plenty of power and so comfortable to sit on you can ride all day!

For almost half the price I went with the Interceptor 650. I couldn't justify the extra money for 15 more horsepower. Great review.

@breckenhelsley4831

11 ай бұрын

Exactly the same here. Even in the used market

@DerpEye

11 ай бұрын

It's more about ride quality i think.

@903lew

11 ай бұрын

Interceptor is a ”proper” air (and oil-) cooled machine and should be easier to work on should you want to do it. Less fake carbs and Union Jacks (on a bike made in Thailand). I fully understand your decision.

@MrJulianneave

11 ай бұрын

Yeah I definitely agree, although it's nice that Triumph still decide to compete in the lower power retro market rather than just give up and leave it to RE. For what it's worth though, that extra power does kinda make a difference. I haven't ridden a T100, but have put the 865cc big bore kit in my interceptor and the significant extra shove is really nice. If the interceptor came from the factory with the power/torque of the 865 big bore (which isn't even crazy, probably around 65 rwhp) I think it'd knock out another 50% of T100 sales. The interceptor would be an amazing proposition with 65 hp if they could keep the price from rising much. I think though that meeting euro V emissions with an air cooled engine, combined with a few international rider learner schemes cutting off at 47hp, is why it is unlikely to happen.

@carlmarkwyatt

11 ай бұрын

​@@903lewI agree, all those Union flags on a Thai built bike annoys me as well.

I own a 2017 T100 and it is a real pleasure to ride it both in the city and on the highway.

I’ve got a street twin 900 and love it , all the bike you need for daily riding

I have a 2022 T120 black and took it from WI to PA. I absolutely love it. It is heavy, and am still getting used to that (getting it up on its center stand for instance) but it doesn’t feel heavy while riding. I also have never gotten so many compliments as I do when I’m out and about on that bike 😆

I completely concur with everything you said, I have a 2014 T100 Bonneville. I love it and want the Thruxton next, it's my beginner bike, it just has all the fit and finish. I get compliments about the classic looks, and then so many are surprised a modern bike. Great content, keep it coming!!!!

When I started riding street motorcycles, Triumph was out of business in the US. They were history and it was uncertain that they would ever return. I’m glad they have returned…

This video couldn't have come at a better time for me haha. I am currently looking to buy a Triumph Bonneville T120 Black that I am going to test drive on wednesday. Glad to know that it little sister is in the top 5 of the 2023 Daily Rider list!

I just knew that you were going to love that bike! I've got a Street Scramber and that is also lovely.

Love your upbeat vids.

I like your description about the transmission being nice in the right ways. Owning a vintage bmw, the gap between 4'th and 5'th gear is so tiny i dont know why they bothered. The sibenrock 5% taller 5'th cog was worth every penny, made it like an actual 5 speed instead of a 4.5, so i love when a vintage styled bike makes those little corrections to make an old thing nicer to live with in a way doesnt detract from.the experience.

I've had a 900cc Street Twin since 2017 and done everything from daily commuting to touring half the Mediterranean to track day lessons. What stands out for me is the torque and the way it's delivered. Boy what a feeling!

Great vid mate. Have a 2008 fuel injected air cooled bonneville 865cc with the only upgrade being a nice staintune exhaust system. Also being only a 5.6ft tall rider, and a 55 years old thats been riding bikes since 4 years old I've owned many many different bikes over the years and this bike is so good and reliable with plenty of power and an exceptionally enjoyable bike to ride. Long trip, short trip or a quick lap through your favorite road it does it all in style. Love it👍

How do you think the Kawasaki W800 would stack up against the T100? Ask Kawasaki to borrow one for the Daily Ride and let’s see who does the modern classic motorcycle best. Loved the video!

@IggyWildcat

10 ай бұрын

I too would like to see a review of this bike. 👍

@zmnks

5 ай бұрын

Just wanted to suggest. The REAL air cooled retro. And first of all REAL BEAUTY. Z650rs is far from that.

Went to college on a 68 Bonneville and loved that….bought a 2017 ‘Creamsicle’ T100, loved that too…. And last year I traded it for an orange 1200 Speed Twin….. all great bikes, but the Speed Twin is everything the others were with a big scoop of performance added. 😊

Got the same bike right here. And i say i really love the bike.. ive got nothing to complain as its daily driven... House to work to some long rides on weekends. And its really beautiful.. a timeless look.

I go in and look at all the bikes and scooters at our local dealership. I have been eyeing scooters for a while. But when I sit on the classic triumph bikes, like the t100, t120, speed twin, etc - they are really comfortable!

Well done Man! Get the Bonny up that Board! What a Great Service you’ve done for Great Engineering! Top Lad!!

There is nowhere in the multiverse that a Bonnie won’t wheelie

I like your point about the gear spacing. I'm not immune to spec sheet shopping, so I sort of scoffed at the T100 having 5 cogs (especially when my half-priced Interceptor has 6), but after riding a T120 and T100 back to back, I actually preferred the T100's gearing. It sort of fits the character of that style of bike to have slightly 'lazier' gearing. Always feel like I'm constantly rowing gears on the Interceptor.

Watching you (being 2 inches taller than me) gives me a bit more confidence as an inspiring rider that i can fit on more than i realized. Helps that i actually have short legs for my height . 32 inch length. So i dont think i have to worry nearly as much about knee angle than most. Built like a corgi.

I am English and not even a biker but I just love the design of this motorcycle. You used the descriptor handsome: it is. My eye just roams over it and likes it all. I want one.

Street Cup rider here. Same engine. It's my forever bike. Will never let it go.

Definitely a long overdue review. These bikes are so popular due to their look and wide variety of custom parts.

Recently bought one. It’s the only bike you’ll ever need.

Love your analysis n commentary

The 900 engine has a lot of torque, is pleasing and invites for calm touring… it spoke to me… it sounds great, is quick, owner pride is high, and you have the feel of a classic and well manufactured motorcycle… I have the 900 Scrambler and sold the 1200 for the universal usability of the 900… the 900 is enough… and the character of the engine is different… I would say: less is more and if you don’t seek speed beyond the speed limit the 900 Bonneville series is (whether it is the Speed, the T100, or the Scrambler) where the heart is with an awesome price tag

I'm 6'1", a dirt rider at heart and an engineer by profession and never has a bike fit me as a rider and human better or made me smile more than my 1200 McQueen Scrambler, it was a complete 'take my money moment' when the ad for the bike came out and I placed the order on it in 2021 from my couch in lockdown over here in Australia. I was not one bit dissapointed when the bike arrived and I had to actually pay for it haha, first new vehicle I'd ever bought and just love it. I'd just as soon own a T100/120 or Speed Twin frankly and like you Zac, really find it hard to complain about the overall experience of any of them, the lads strike such an excellent balance for those that just want a lovely bike that does so much well with so little downside.

@MrSpeed-lt8gr

11 ай бұрын

Oh that is so awesome you have the McQueen version. One of coolest dudes ever in Hollywood.

Seomthing I often hear from US hosts, be it in videos or podcasts, is them wondering why certain smaller bikes exist. Zack talks about this 900 being an entry level bike based on the HP/torque but in a lot of countries licencing restrictions for new riders mean it's inaccessible and not legal to ride purely down to engine capacity. The Trident 660 is learner-compatible in many regions and I think this is the reason bikes like that are brought to the market - they don't immediately make sense in the US but they make a lot of sense elsewhere.

As a formerly ten-year owner of a Sportster 883 the T100 was better than the Sportster off the showroom floor than the with ten-year modifications on the Sportster.

Bought a t100 new in 2020...done 6000mls with it now....still love it.....when I bought it I wasn't a very experienced rider.....but been on the roads since I was 17 now 70 driving cars trucks.....and a driver for a living since I was 17. Got my first bike around 2016...soon realised what I had missed. But over the year got involved with owning boats then a small aircraft....then bikes. Still learning.....and getting bolder all the time.....gives all the power I req and lots more if I need it. On rides averaging 50-55mph.....getting 79.9 MPG....that a UK gallon. Gained around 3mpg on de-catting it....giving an even more pleasing sound.....not over loud....with lots of other benefits also....smoother at low RPM gets rid of the horrendous over powerful engine braking on closing the throttle...gives normal engine braking now. Carried out a quite few mods to make it look even more retro....including a lucas amp meter fitted into the headlamp ie old school style....plus other rtro in keeping mods Mine has the chrome rims exhaust and spokes.....dont like the black version wheels on the T100 now....seems to get the chrome rims you have to buy a T120 £££££££££ To me the front brake is fine.....maybe the bike our tester is riding has not had its breaks bedded in.........as I say to me its very good.....but saying that....I have not rode that many bikes. But I do anticipates stop and let the bike slow by its self a lot.....keeping my brakes fresh and getting many more miles between pad and rotor changes....a boring way to ride some may say....but thats me.....comes from being a professional driver all my life....big rigs ect...where you need to keep the brakes cool....again old school. Really enjoyed watching this video....love the presenters style....good man.....glad you like the T100 much as I do. Anybody interested in my mods...email me at nickjaxe at ntlworld.C O M Great review Sir.....I enjoyed it. Nick in the UK.

I have a T120 and I think is one of the most rewarding bikes i have ever owned. Looks good, sounds good. Tons of torque. It can tour two-up. Super reliable...can do an ocasional dirt road. Throw some performance suspension and you have the best classic looking all rounder out there.

I ha e a 2013 had 4000. Iles on it when I bought it. I have 48 000 now. Did a 4500 round trip on it nps.went to the dragon twice road the blueridge the second time. I road with retired road racers. They were surprised how far my bike leand over in those turns. 3 gear through the switch backs made it hard for the bigger bikes to pass when a short straight showed its self witch surprised them as well. I changed the pads to ebs witch improved brakes ten fold. I love this bike .

All around great review! 👍👍👍👍👍

I always wonder where the street/ speed twin would rank in the daily rider,... now, I kinda know. Thank you for reviewing a Triumph, they are a beaut!

@scottcalhoun5524

11 ай бұрын

Depends on your height, it sits a little lower.

@MrSpeed-lt8gr

11 ай бұрын

@@scottcalhoun5524yeah I’m only 5’10” and it felt a little cramped for me with the foot peg placement. That’s why I ended up going with the T100.

I own a 2013, have 49000 10:15 miles on it had Bonnie for 4 years I put 45000 on it. No problem going anywhere on this sweet bike. It is great on twisty mountain roads and good on the highway cruising at 90 mph with ease. The best tire I have used so far is the roadtec metz. Great tire for the bike.

Big part of Motorcycle history in the Bonny. Beautiful bike

Had a 2007 Bonneville for 8 years! Loved it and so easy to work on. The only thing I didn't like was the rock hard saddle.

I ride an ‘08 T100 (last year with a real carburetor in the states) and I agree with basically all of Zack’s points. There are things about the bike that could be better, but nothing it really does badly. Basically everything is at the worst “good enough.” And there is a lot that is much better than “good enough.” You don’t quite get the Sportster level of “everything you can think of has been done already and someone has documented it” but you get pretty close. And the exhaust does sound good stock, but T-100s can sound pretty sweet once they’re uncorked. I recently did that on mine and have no regrets. Sounds like I’m riding a much meaner bike. Anyways I’m rambling, but I just love my bike, rode it around town all day today and couldn’t be happier with it. If you ever have the chance to ride one, do it!

I have to agree all around. Last year I rode the Street Twin(now Speed Twin 900), Trident 660, Tiger Sport 660, and a Street Triple RS and the Street Twin was my favorite bike. To me, it just had so much more character. I wasn’t a fan of the single gauge cluster on it though. Even with only 64hp and 59ft-lbs, it just made gobs of torque everywhere. I would be perfectly satisfied with the power it makes for sure.

I live for Zacks face expressions on the thumbnail 😂

Brilliant answer with Jerry West. (You know, this might be the definitive Bonnie 900 review...!)

Great review, as always. Almost everything you describe is very similar to the Kawasaki W800. Great looking, easy and simple to ride. A real joy.

Zack and Spencer, I was so pleasantly surprised when you said Jerry West was your pick for "basketball personality." He was immediately my pick when Zack relayed the question and I watched Jerry play back in the day when the original Bonnevilles graced our roads. Like Jerry, the new T100 is a solid, consistent, star-quality player: not flashy by today's standards, but always exciting. Thanks for another great daily ride!!

@MrSpeed-lt8gr

11 ай бұрын

I never got to see Jerry play live as I was just 4 years old when he retired. What I’ve seen from him on video and old film was just a man who played with amazing fundamentals (like Tim Duncan did in the 21st century) and all he did was win and win. People often say “those guys from back then couldn’t hang today.” Well if Jerry had the same technology and advanced training they have today I think he would be just as incredible as he was back then. Same goes for Russell, Chamberlain, Havlicek and Oscar Robertson to name a few.

Thanks for a fun review. I love this bike even though I don’t have a use for a UBM right now. One nitpick: I don’t see this as a competitor to the HD. HD buyers buy HDs because they have HD stickers on the tank. A glance at the spec sheet (e.g., 1-1/2” of rear suspension travel on the Nightster) will explain that HD buyers don’t care about performance. Thanks again.

San Pedro and Palos Verdes! I grew up there. I would escape at lunch from San Pedro High school and would ride my cx500 on that same twisty road back in 1985.

Great review!👍reckon you nailed it!

Nicely done Triumph on those headers. I didn't even realize that fake in the beginning of video. Nice classic looks 👍

Liked the clip thanks so much. I can imagine advantages in a 5 speed transmission over a 6 speed at times especially if you are not touring. Also if the 900 gets to 80 mph that easily and the ride is good, it makes sense over the 1200.

Ooo love me a daily ride while working in the morning! I’m desiring a speed twin but it’s still in the Bonnie family…

I've owned a '20 T120 and now a '22 T120 Goldline and I can now affirm that it was so nice, I bought it twice. (after being T-boned at a 4-way stop)

Zack-thanks for another enjoyable review👍🏿 I recently bought my first Triumph after 40 years of riding. I bought a ’22 Speed Triple 1200 RS. I’d love to see your take on this lesser-known super-naked as I think it follows the overall theme of the T100 review. It’s a darn good bike that can get pretty zippy yet still be more refined than other options out there. Anyway-thanks again and keep up the good work!

@falcodog2917

10 ай бұрын

The Speed Triple 12 is a very fun bike. It's fast, smooth, polished and a joy to ride.

My brother has the Street Twin 900 (2016?) and a T120. I bought the T100 because I love the 900 engine from the Street Twin and the roomier frame of the T100/T120 over the smaller Street Twin. The T100 and T120 share most components although the T120 has enhancements such as twin disks and riding modes. The T100 is easier to turn because of the single disk.

As an owner of a 2022 T120, This is an amazing riding bike

Nice ride, thank you !

about the int650. i rode one for a little while just to try out and I was pleasently surprised. It really gave that old retro feel and it was a really nice experience. The gearbox and fueling were thoroughly modern and smooth, but the engine still had that old school character i also agree about the gsx8s quickshifter. i tried it out and it was sorta fun on the loaner bike when hauling ass, but it was way too harsh for me to ever use it on a bike that i bought new. i just felt bad for the thing

Please do review Triumph T120! I just graduated college and I've been salivating about this bike since high school. I've just landed my first job and I'm planning to save as much as I can to buy the T120 and watching videos about T120 helps me stay motivated in saving money. I know its not a big deal for everyone but this is my dreambike that I'm planning to ride until I grow old haha

@colingoldthorpe5918

11 ай бұрын

Welcome to the Bonneville addiction. I held out for way too long on my T120. Now i have a T120 Gold Line and damn i love that bike. Just be prepared to have random old guys walking up to you talking about the good old days. It seems to be a bike that everyone had way back in the day when they were younger and rebellious.

@10:54 I love the appearance of the character “Mr. Motorcycle Expert” 😆

I have a T120. It's just a great bike and it addresses most of the deficiencies of the T100.... brakes, modes, power etc. The Modern Classics line of Triumphs are great bikes, and buying one is a no brainer.

@nieczerwony

5 ай бұрын

I have 900 scrambler, as I mainly ride rough terrain and forest roads. I tested 120 XE and XC (X now), but I think they are way to heavy for the terrain. But I am thinking mor and more about getting classic t120 for all the riding outside the forest and mud.

We mind, Zach. That's why we're here! Please, continue!

2022 T100 and love it!

I'm glad you guys covered one of Triumphs classics along with the Z650RS. I've been torn between staying with Kawasaki or getting a Triumph. Both are good looking bikes but between having a Kawasaki dealer in town and already owning a Kawasaki, the Z650RS is so far getting more of my attention lately but I keep coming back to Triumph as far as looks and panache.

@ora10053

11 ай бұрын

Mb check bigger Kawa too - Z900RS. Much more bike for the money than 650.

I always liked the 360 degree crankshaft they had in the earlier models. They had less of a lumpy sound which I prefer.

I had an 18 T120 and I took it on a Big Bend trip in Texas from DFW / 4 days, 1600 miles and it was a blast. / We've gotten into this niche mindset where people say what you can and can't do on something. Just buy what makes you giddy when you lift that garage door and go ride it where you want. There's always someone out there bucking the rules and as soon as you think your doing something amazing, you'll meet someone that's taken it a step or two further. I thought my 1600 mile trip was a big deal and I met a fellow rider that rode all the way up to the northern part of Alaska to Prudoe Bay alone on his KTM. Just ride what suits you and what is comfortable and make it your ticket to adventure :D

Ilove Triumph motorcycle just bough my first Triumph last summer and its the famous Rocket 3 GT just awesome bike.

This is the one I’ve been waiting for. Have had a T100 Goldline (sweet green stripe and hand painted gold lines) since December and I love riding it. It truly is a bike that is meditative and soothing. And to see my favorite KZread personality rate it so high makes me smile (it’s that human desire to be validated, I suppose). And to daily ride the Jerry West of motorcycles? I couldn’t ask for more. 🏍️

@colingoldthorpe5918

11 ай бұрын

I have the T120 Gold line it's just an awesome bike !!! Ride safe.

Triumph did a great job of hiding all the wires and pipes too.

@NVIDIAGeekify

11 ай бұрын

bloody hell that's true. I didn't even think about the wires being a modern bike. proper job, they've done.

I had a StreetTwin and just didn't jive with it. But now have a SpeedTwin and boy different animal, loving it.

I love my 2013 t100 heck of a machine

I think an important part of Daily Rider is that the bike is fun, comfortable and practical. I don't think you need to apologize for a bike being a solid "Daily Rider". There are all sorts of specialized bikes, but really what you want is a jack of all trades kinda bike for your weekly commute and weekend twisty rip. Bikes like this should always be near the top.

Hi! Great content as always. Proposal: in the leader board section, you could briefly show a picture on the screen each time you mention one of the other bikes on the board, just to remind viewers of what the other bikes are and look like. Cheers!

Perfect daily rider!

The T100 model before this one, the 865 had a 360 degree crank also, except for the cruiser variants. The other issue regarding the sound is that the modern bikes are way over square where as the older bikes were almost square and bikes like Nortons were way under square. The only modern vertical twin I can think of that has an under square 360 degree crank is the Kawasaki W650 (667cc) or the bigger Brother W800 (773cc).

Absolutely love my 2016 Bonneville T120. Closing in on 25k miles now. It's a joy to ride and I am blessed to live near the hills and canyons of avocado country in San Diego County. Not sure if they are available on the T100, but I can't say enough good things about the heated grips and available cruise control on the T120. It's just so nice to have those. I think it was the second or third time I took my wife out on the T120 that she said "ok, you can NEVER sell this bike."

@ronalddauro563

10 ай бұрын

Cary 67 “ Heated grips and San Diego in the same sentence????? I live in North East Pennsylvania and find this interesting..

@cary67

10 ай бұрын

@@ronalddauro563 Yes, indeed. San Diego County is more than 4000 square miles. We have several mountain peaks in excess of 6000 feet and even the high desert areas are often in the 30's and 40's on cold winter mornings. I get that this is not cold to a Pennsylvanian (I spent a few years in Ohio.) However, I've done quite a bit of commuting from the colder areas down into the city and 80mph in 40 degrees on the freeway is definitely a nice time to have those heated grips. :)