250 Miles with the Triumph Bonneville T120 Ace

I take the Triumph Bonneville T120 Ace motorcycle with me on a 250 mile trip from London, over to the east coast of England and then into Central London.
Lane splitting out of heavy London traffic, waterside rides, a classic motorcycle mechanic straight out of the 1960s and my thoughts on this brilliant motorbike.

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  • @metalmonster34
    @metalmonster34 Жыл бұрын

    That lane splitting was insane. The life of a biker 🤙

  • @marksimpson5218

    @marksimpson5218

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s the norm, when in London.

  • @mattbangkok

    @mattbangkok

    11 ай бұрын

    And sometimes, the death of a biker 😢

  • @damienlinh

    @damienlinh

    10 ай бұрын

    @@mattbangkok Lane splitting when done responsibly (slower speed & keep within your skill limits) is actually safer for the rider

  • @johncranwell3783

    @johncranwell3783

    10 ай бұрын

    Doesn't matter how good the motorcyclist is ones fate is in the hands of those frustrated in the cars vans and lorries and about to make an impulsive not totally you're there manoeuvre taking you out....

  • @quacktac

    @quacktac

    7 ай бұрын

    @@johncranwell3783If you’re filtering at sensible speeds it’s really not a safety issue. Drivers expect it in the UK too.

  • @veldringr
    @veldringr3 жыл бұрын

    This channel is such a find. Thank you for putting out quality content.

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Delighted you enjoy it, thank you!🙂

  • @buddhastaxi666
    @buddhastaxi6662 жыл бұрын

    The lane splitting sewuence was awesome. I felt it showed your daily life far more than the country lane English idyll....with your girlfriend in her Fiat. You are right about British dealers. They must have used to operate from quaint left over coach houses from the horse era. They were like that in Wales and Shropshire when I was a kid. All these cars shoehorned into a space little bigger than a parlour with a big plate widow and a leaky Sunbeam on a shelf. Francis Barnett also made cars. A guy had one in Perth Western Australia in the early 1970s.

  • @seanfrank4158
    @seanfrank41587 ай бұрын

    I know this is an older vid but I just put my Bonneville to bed for the winter and I miss her already. Vids like this help with the withdrawal symptoms.

  • @akshaykhole151
    @akshaykhole1512 жыл бұрын

    The traffic bit reminds me of my days weaving through traffic in India on a 150cc honda. Great channel & great videos 👍

  • @Vilmir
    @Vilmir3 жыл бұрын

    You deserve much more views and subscribers. I wish your channel the best!

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Vilmir, that means a lot!🤜🏼🤛🏼🙂

  • @martharris1492
    @martharris14922 жыл бұрын

    Loving the vids Freddie and the chilled music.Keep it going.

  • @VikingBagsYT
    @VikingBagsYT2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Enjoyed it thoroughly! Keep up the solid work!

  • @mrharleypup
    @mrharleypup2 жыл бұрын

    Great vid. I appreciate you explaining what motorcycle clothing/gear your using. Nothing beats real world experience and reviews.

  • @edwinagaid1667
    @edwinagaid16672 жыл бұрын

    An enjoyable trip, interesting mini-stories, wonderful old bikes, carry on, Freddie Monika!

  • @emilianozapata175
    @emilianozapata17510 ай бұрын

    They are such a classically good looking bike. When it comes to styling with the Bonneville, Triumph certainly took the phrase, 'if it ain't broken, don't fix it', on board.

  • @peterhobbs7609
    @peterhobbs76093 жыл бұрын

    Another great video Freddie, love your content so thoughtfully and well put together

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Peter!

  • @michaelcayer8358
    @michaelcayer83582 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this overview & road test of the T120! With so many people doing bike reviews & only a few doing it well, I think that you've managed to carve out a unique & interesting way of presenting your spin on a given bike. You moved me one step closer to buying a 2022 T120. Would also be fantastic if you could provide links for the helmet and clothing that you so fashionably and functionally highlighted in your vlog. Keep up the good work Freddie - Iooking forward to more!

  • @JamesTaylor-tm8ye
    @JamesTaylor-tm8ye3 жыл бұрын

    Freddie I ride a bonneville 900 scrambler and within minutes of watching your blogs I’m getting my helmet back on . I love your presentations and the information you provide , please keep them coming . Paul

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed the video, thank you! Oooooo the 900 Scrambler- I think this is my dream bike, although I've never actually ridden it! Happy riding!🙂

  • @michaelcomerford5509
    @michaelcomerford5509 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Freddie Just changed my 2017 triumph bobber had it 4 years now have a Triumph T120 fantastic bike for me now i am 67 really comfortable has 2 into 1 exhaust and upgraded fork springs . Regaurds Michael

  • @GeoffLogan-fk9kl
    @GeoffLogan-fk9kl10 ай бұрын

    loved the lane splitting music...Agat...Big Shot...totally loved the song and the video. Great work.

  • @sawomirdebski4426
    @sawomirdebski4426Ай бұрын

    Freddie, I've just bought one and all of this is because of you ! ;)

  • @urbanluxlifestyle
    @urbanluxlifestyle3 жыл бұрын

    I’m loving the videos. I’m in the states, Oregon, and can’t wait to get my T120.

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Really glad you're enjoying the videos all the way over in Oregon! Oh wow- what a bike to own, it's a real dream bike! Happy riding🙂

  • @richardblaxley7398
    @richardblaxley73982 жыл бұрын

    You have inspired me to buy my first triumph Bonnie t100 Love your videos Freddie

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!! Good luck with the purchase, Richard!🙂

  • @TerryMilesSurrey
    @TerryMilesSurrey3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video. So refreshing to see test rides on real British roads with real traffic and roundabouts and weather and everything. Just about to swap out my T100 for an Indian and now you've reeled me right back into the Triumph Bonneville again. My head hurts! Subscribed with a vengeance. Ride safe son.

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Terry!🙂 I'm probably in a similar situation to you- the Triumph/Indian seesaw of emotions!😆

  • @shesantosful
    @shesantosful3 жыл бұрын

    Freddie, great video, great presentation of Bonnie T120. This is the best bike ever made in the world. Thank you! By the way, you are a crazy rider. I like your riding style

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Al! I agree- I think the T120’s my favourite bike! Appreciate it- I love lane splitting out of London!😆🤘🏼

  • @Stone1108
    @Stone11083 жыл бұрын

    Hi Freddie, so tempting, I like the street twin too. Loved the vlog, my ears pricked up when you mentioned motorcycle photography. Looking to get into this as a photography genre myself. Thanks for an excellent vlog and all of the info. 👏📸👍

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Andrew, I'm a HUGE Street Twin fan too- they have SUPERB!🙂

  • @ericmagnusson1990
    @ericmagnusson19902 жыл бұрын

    I love the T120. I’ve had mine for 2 years now and yes, I replaced the plastic front fender with an after market metal one from Motone

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great shout- I did the same with my 865 Bonnie!

  • @larespuertorico

    @larespuertorico

    2 жыл бұрын

    Have you had any problems with the gear box I heard in another video that it may be a problem with the triumphs.

  • @thepodbaydoorshal

    @thepodbaydoorshal

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@larespuertorico it's not a gearbox problem but rather a problem with one of the gear lever linkages moving out of place and cause you to be stuck in gear. Easy and inexpensive fix and Triumph redesigned the linkage for the 2021 year.

  • @didiermarchant2807
    @didiermarchant28073 жыл бұрын

    Another great one Freddie, thank you. Very addictive channel I must say 👍

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Didier!🙂

  • @Geordie90210
    @Geordie902103 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I’m really enjoying your content. Thanks for sharing.

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Really glad you're enjoying it, thank you!🙂

  • @markb3180
    @markb31803 жыл бұрын

    Cracking video, really enjoyed it!

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much, Mark!🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @4bakinka
    @4bakinka3 жыл бұрын

    It's my dream bike!! Have a good day!! Ride safe!!

  • @ricosuave855
    @ricosuave8552 жыл бұрын

    A joy to watch your video's. Unlike many others you resonate with your viewers May Lord Vishnu always be with you

  • @grahamtricker4103
    @grahamtricker41032 жыл бұрын

    My favourite of all the Triumph Bonneville range is the Speedmaster. Candy for the eye...

  • @BATMAN777888
    @BATMAN7778883 жыл бұрын

    The T120 is my dream bike. I specked my 2020 model with cruise control, USB port on the handle bars, fly screen and luxury seat. Had a great year of fun 🤩. I can’t fault it. I agree the heated grips are fabulous. Great video dude, I’m now subscribed 👍

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    USB port and cruise are great shouts! Thanks for the support!🙂

  • @greyriddance64
    @greyriddance643 жыл бұрын

    Really a good video! Interesting, informative, with gear detail, and the part where you had tea at the shed was awesome. 😁 Subscribing and waiting for more. Now I'm curious about test riding a Triumph myself.

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Really glad you enjoyed it and thanks very much for subscribing!🙂

  • @leecregg1680
    @leecregg16803 жыл бұрын

    Another great video Freddie, love that jacket too!

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lee, hugely appreciate it!

  • @DriveRangePro
    @DriveRangePro Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Freddie great review! Love my T120, my throttle seems smooth, however if you want to smooth it out further just leave it in Rain mode. Plus, it has traction control so if the surface is a bit lose you should be ok 😊

  • @2dollarkevin
    @2dollarkevin3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful weather, greetings from Mexico!

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great to have a watcher in Mexico, hi Kevin!🙂

  • @alastairstewart5559
    @alastairstewart55594 ай бұрын

    I'd missed this vid. Top work.

  • @Brian-tb1zs
    @Brian-tb1zs2 жыл бұрын

    T120 is top notch, you are correct with the throttle being snatchy , my 1200 scrambler is the same way. Great video Freddie 😎👍⭐️

  • @jazzboy6588
    @jazzboy6588 Жыл бұрын

    One mans meat is another man's poison Freddie. I've had 2 Suzuki 600 bandits both 2000 models. First bandit cost £2000 in 2006, I'm no adventurer but it took me around the west coast of Norway, but mainly the lake district and Scotland. It was stolen in 2016, bought another 2000 model in 2016 for £1400.00, still have it and never had a mechanical issue. Love the bandit, I'm not even flavour of the minute but this poor man feels like a king on a quiet country road with the sun shining.

  • @iangilmour1597
    @iangilmour15973 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou Freddie you've convinced me my 865 Bonville I've had for nearly 6 years is being traded in for the t120 wasn't impressed with your previous review on the Bonville but you smashed it this time Freddie I think your getting better at your reviews keep up with the good work Yours sincerely Ian Gilmour

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much Ian, really glad you found the video useful! I'm probably in a similar position to you with my 865, but I have the Street Scrambler coming in July and I have a little feeling in the back of my mind that that could be the next bike for me! The T120's a real dream bike and I'm still veeeery close to taking the plunge too. Thanks for the support Ian🙂

  • @IanTheEarlobe
    @IanTheEarlobe3 жыл бұрын

    Loved the longer vid. My dream bike is the triumph scrambler 1200xe! Buying the 2021 model once it hits dealerships in Canada in may. My second choice would definitely be the T120 if I didn’t want to do any off roading. It’s such a gorgeous bike, I’m jealous you got to ride it so much. Took your advice from the podcast to just buy your dream bike ASAP to save money long term. So excited for the April 13 announcement to see what they’ve done to the scrambler range for this year. Great vid as always keep it up!

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much, Ian!🙂 The XE; what a bike to get!! Funnily enough, if you look through a comment below, another biker bought the BMW GS1250 as his first bike after the salesman advised him to just buy the biggest model🙂👌🏻 Canada and an XE; a match made in heaven- I bet you can’t wait! Thanks Ian!

  • @michaelzboray1558
    @michaelzboray15583 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree on the heated grips. As you say, they are a game changer - especially here in Colorado. I’ll put them on any bike I ever have. And usually a pretty easy install.

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been completely sold on heated grips now- I’m considering putting them on my old Bonneville

  • @michaelzboray1558

    @michaelzboray1558

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FreddieDobbs Yeah, I fitted Oxford Heaterz on my Scrambler 900 when I had it (and have them on my current dual sport). They are very affordable and get super hot (5 diff levels) - and have a sensor to shut them off if you forget! Only thing is finding a spot for the controller but it’s not bad.

  • @volt8684
    @volt86843 жыл бұрын

    Just found this channel. So addictive. Am a japanese bike only rider, tried bmws but too much £££. This has got me excited about Triumphs. Test rode speed twin couple of years ago and would buy one but for cost. Hoping 2nd hand would be cheaper but boy do they hold their money. Started me thinking would a street twin be enough in real world, certainly going to test one. Thanks for this channel isle of wight has always been on my bucket list

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Really glad you're enjoying the channel, thanks Michael! The Street Twin is in my opinion more than fast enough in every real world situation (it's probably my favourite bike!). I'm getting the Street Scrambler next week for a two week test🙂

  • @tommoore8511
    @tommoore85112 жыл бұрын

    Keep up the good videos Freddie

  • @colonelquickshifter6534
    @colonelquickshifter65343 ай бұрын

    Great bike - straight forward review- cheers

  • @disco41
    @disco413 жыл бұрын

    Heated grips first thing I speced when I bought my street scrambler new last year. I also have a heated gillet as I ride all year on it. I think throttle spacers and a booster plug sort the fuelling and there’s always Motone for a metal front mudguard👍. Great vlog again.

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’ll save these tips for the throttle- thanks Andy. I’d never tried heated grips until January this year- my eyes have been opened to how incredible they are!

  • @seebo5139
    @seebo51393 жыл бұрын

    Dude, I respect your filtering between those trucks. Fearless .

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks See- I sped it up a little bit for your viewing pleasure!😆

  • @denisg4288

    @denisg4288

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pleasure! Scared the crap out of me 😲

  • @RichardParsons65
    @RichardParsons655 ай бұрын

    That is a lot of allotments, Freddie! When you mentioned getting stopped (so much on the T120 and Scout Bobber) I thought you meant by the boys in blue! Ha. Good riding, particularly the meander through the traffic.

  • @wltrlg
    @wltrlg3 жыл бұрын

    Stunning bike and nice video! ✌🏻

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate it, thanks Walter!🙌🏻

  • @elmainman5262
    @elmainman52626 ай бұрын

    I love your Vlogs and Vids.. you really got a bikers heart.. like mine .. greetings from austria

  • @kyotosal
    @kyotosal2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you made it safely!.......Sal : )

  • @allans7281
    @allans7281 Жыл бұрын

    Yes there is a USB port under the seat first off slide the seat back and up you’ll see it right in the middle it’s sort of hidden but it’s there Your videos have such a Brittish charm! Great music n filming. Love my 2022 t100 Bonnie is sooo chic! you’re definitely a good model for motorcycle apparel Cheers mate USA

  • @nudablrk7678
    @nudablrk76782 жыл бұрын

    great vlog!!

  • @da72ma
    @da72ma2 жыл бұрын

    The power port is an accessory and costs extra. It is well worth it though and so are the heat warmers. I have the Street Scrambler and prefer the upright seating position over the Street Twin or the T100, but the T100 and the T120 are gorgeous. Also in the land of Harley Davidson and Indian it is special to have a proper British motorbike. It gives us, because the Misses also rides, a bloody smile 😁. On a second note I met a double retired gent who has a T100 and he continuously only buys Triumph, I guess once in love 💕... always in love... with Triumph 😉.

  • @richardprint4730
    @richardprint47303 жыл бұрын

    Brilliantly shot and edited video mate 👌

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much Richard!🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @Jagshemasher
    @Jagshemasher Жыл бұрын

    Cheers from an ex-Brit now living in Canada. I think the throttle snatchiness on the newer Bonnies can be cured with a remap as Euro 5 has resulted in very lean mixtures at certain parts of the rev range. Heated grips and cruise control are things you never realize you need until you've ridden a bike that has them (same with heated seated and steering wheels in cars in Canada). I love the Bonnie's but currently ride an FJR1300 as its better suited to 2-up riding for the long distances we find ourselves covering in North America. I would like to get a Bonnie/Speed Twin as a second bike for solo riding and shorter 2-up trips but it would be hard to choose between a T100, T120 and a Speed Twin - they are all good and each has its niche. I think the T120 is probably the best all rounder. I also like the Kawasaki Z900RS . . . tough choices to make . . . .trying to figure out how to justify having 3 - 4 bikes!

  • @jamjay7958
    @jamjay79583 жыл бұрын

    Great Vid & Ride! Beautiful Countryside!! I have both the ACE T120 & Thruxton. Hell’A Bikes. I Modified the T120 a Bunch 😋

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! They look so good with a few mods!

  • @CBW0314
    @CBW03142 жыл бұрын

    Booster plug will take out that little iffy problem about snatchy throttle. Great video!

  • @theendofmytether
    @theendofmytether11 ай бұрын

    I've had a T120 2016 for six years now. Mine has a USB port under the saddle, so I assume the Ace does too. The heated grips help but basically heat the palm of your hand, not the fingers, I find. I ride daily in Barcelona, so I find it great as a city / traffic bike, as well as being nippy on motorways. Wind resistance above 70mph is pretty intense. The issues you raised with the accelerator is true but has more to do with the Phantom tyres which come as standard, in my opinon. They are awful in the rain. I changed them and am much happier. Generally I'm very happy with the bike. There was an issue with the cables, which all had to be replaced. It was out of the warranty period but Triumph did end up covering the cost for that, which was good.

  • @t120tom9
    @t120tom93 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I also found the USB hard to find but it is there! the heated grips are so good that I’m sure I burnt my hands after a long ride haha.

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tom, someone kindly sent me a video of exactly where the usb port is- I’d never have found it otherwise! I know exactly what you mean: the heated grips get HOT!😆👌🏻

  • @stuartcoutts3898
    @stuartcoutts3898 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome review 💯🕺🕺👍

  • @Meltedbutta7
    @Meltedbutta72 жыл бұрын

    such a cool video man

  • @alanseetwo9982
    @alanseetwo99822 жыл бұрын

    Great video and review. I thought the same about the heated grips until I tried heated vest/ jacket. Wishing you and your channel the very best!

  • @slimvillan
    @slimvillan2 жыл бұрын

    I have the speedmaster which is also a superb ride, good gear tips too

  • @g.tigerman_adv800gomez
    @g.tigerman_adv800gomez3 жыл бұрын

    Only 250 miles?! I rented a Bonnie t120 in California summer of 2019. I put over 900 miles on her over a three day weekend!! What a great bike. I will own this model sooner or later. Cheers!

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow- I can imagine how amazing 900 miles through California must've been!😀. It's a real dream bike!

  • @mariodome9430
    @mariodome94303 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the nice video ! 😉

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jago, really glad you liked it!

  • @sijt5287
    @sijt52872 жыл бұрын

    Great vid mate considering buying the T120 Black.

  • @gerardmaguire4495
    @gerardmaguire44952 жыл бұрын

    Hoping to trade my 2016 America for a T120 in next couple of weeks.Heated grips first order of the day.The Triumph ones & not the Oxfords i put on the america.Great vid - gives me confidence i'm making the right choice.Thanks again.

  • @MGT.joseee
    @MGT.joseee2 ай бұрын

    T120 is perhaps The bike for a whole life.

  • @allsearpw3829
    @allsearpw38293 жыл бұрын

    Hi , Freddie , what a video , a man with a JAWA new , I had one back in the 60,s a 2 stroke 250 single with twin exhausts , and then a Fanny- B as we called them , an then a trip through a boat yard , now were talking , serious stuff and some water. What, s the difference of riding a bike in the cold and driving a boat in the sun ? in a boat getting sun burnt , it can still feel as if you are in a cold shower throwing 50£ notes down the drain . When you pulled into the allotment , hell he has gone all green and waiting for you to say , just popped in for some fresh veg , but no a hot drink on a camp fire , MR Dobbs has gone all hillbilly , in his dapper gear . We call it chic rustic down south . All the gear and a lot of ideas . Magic video , stay and ride safe the both of you .

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!🙂. I love the image of being on the boat sunburnt and in a cold shower!😆

  • @kettietwee
    @kettietwee Жыл бұрын

    LOVE the T 120

  • @DeiseRebel
    @DeiseRebel3 жыл бұрын

    The T120 looks classy and I agree with the front mud guard, it is a negative. Your riding skillz are off the chart ✊🏻🏍

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's very kind, thank you!🙂

  • @civetricamoto
    @civetricamoto3 жыл бұрын

    Two things 1) The traffic in the first part of the clip was a disaster, glad to know you had the T120 2) Why does this channel only have 3k Subscribers !! unbelievable Amazing work, keep making amazing content

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Crazy London traffic!😆 Thanks so much for the support Andres!

  • @DeiseRebel

    @DeiseRebel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Andreas I totally agree, the subs should be through the roof, thought my YT was broke 😂

  • @Neilisatwin
    @Neilisatwin2 жыл бұрын

    Got one, love it

  • @thelegendarysweendog3171
    @thelegendarysweendog31713 жыл бұрын

    I have the 2020 ace T120 , just put some new Perelli Angel GT tires on her and OMG ! What a difference , handles like a dream ! I was always a little insecure with the stock tires it came with , but now my confidence is 💯 wish I had done it sooner 😊 also switched out the cat for an xpipe , big difference there as well 👍 I’ve had mine for a year now , so if you have any questions let me know . This will be my forever bike for sure , like you said I have a hard time finding any negatives haha even the throttle isn’t noticeable , you adjust eventually and it becomes second nature . Anyway another great video ! Enjoy that Ace , you picked a winner my friend 😊 sorry wasn’t through with video when I wrote this , didn’t know it wasn’t yours haha find a way to finance it , you won’t be sorry 👍

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate it! That’s so interesting regarding the tyres- I’ve heard a few T120 owners saying the same! So true; it’s a real bike for life. Finance is veeeeeery tempting for a bike this good!😃👌🏻🏍

  • @romeredubost6971
    @romeredubost69713 жыл бұрын

    Great vid and riding . I own 2020 t120 black

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Romere! Wow, the Black line is off the scale cool!

  • @jamesgifford4244
    @jamesgifford42443 жыл бұрын

    Great vid Freddie :)

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers gucci, appreciate it!

  • @Frontireadventures
    @Frontireadventures Жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable riding in that traffic.

  • @darkarts59
    @darkarts592 жыл бұрын

    'Monica's mum's allotment' - Loving these details.

  • @peterford9369
    @peterford9369 Жыл бұрын

    Man, remind me to never go on a ride with you. They must be so lenient with lane splitting there. Running between semi's like they're stopped. You are truly trusting. But you are certainly correct about the sheer interest these bikes get. I have a 2005 t100 and I constantly get comments about how classic it is. Thanks for the tour. Ride safe.

  • @warrenhumphrey9038
    @warrenhumphrey90383 жыл бұрын

    Yes ..used to go to work on a Fanny Barnett in the 60's..

  • @SingSurfStrum
    @SingSurfStrum2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Freddie, great channel, great content. I’m in the UK 50 years old next March and planning my first bike. I love the Triumph brand styling, Bonnevilles and Scramblers. I would really welcome the advice of you and your followers. I’m 6’ and 180lbs. Cheers and keep up the great work. Iain

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Iain! At 6' and 180lbs, you're the perfect height for pretty much every bike on the market to fit you pretty well!🙂. The Bonneville's are even easier to ride that the learner bike you'll be learning on! Pretty much of the modern classics are reliable, easy to ride, unstressed and very comfortable, relaxing rides and can easily take luggage (panniers etc)

  • @SingSurfStrum

    @SingSurfStrum

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FreddieDobbs Thanks Freddie, your style of riding and vibe is what appeals to me, my pals who already ride are all on adventure style KTM or Honda. I fancy the lower laid bike ride. I’ll get to the cafe 5 mins behind them, so they can get the coffees in 🤙

  • @smrangers22
    @smrangers223 жыл бұрын

    great stuff !!

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Stephen!

  • @drivingontheedge9391
    @drivingontheedge93913 жыл бұрын

    Another good video. 👍 If the t120 is anything like the street twin the usb is hidden in a rectangular waterproof black housing roughly in the middle under the seat. It blends in easy and is quite hard to find but flip the cap open and your good to go. 👍

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ahhhhhh thanks so much, I'll go down and take a look!

  • @Daleakefford

    @Daleakefford

    3 жыл бұрын

    AHH 👍 was looking for it on my ST yesterday. Blind as a bat. Now I know where it is 🤣

  • @doliven

    @doliven

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just bought the 2022 T100 and was about to tell Freddie where the USB port is when I read your post, well done! Love your channel Freddie. Going to Sturgis ND, USA for the MC rally next month and taking my Triumph T100 along with 2 friends with Ducati Monster and Triumph Scrambler or Ducati Scrambler.

  • @roywilson4360
    @roywilson4360 Жыл бұрын

    Golly! When I thought our traffic here in Manila was that bad. Even with that fast forward effect I think that was at least a kilometer long jam.

  • @Shishou_Shi
    @Shishou_Shi4 ай бұрын

    My thoughts are, I want one.

  • @gride5153
    @gride5153 Жыл бұрын

    Thank-you for another great video. I really think you need to hit up Triumph for a new Bonnie T120. And why do I say this? Well I’m a current BMW R9T rider, and while I will be definitely keeping my BM, your videos have seriously pushed my interest in adding a new Bonnie T120 to my garage. So much so, that after see this video, I’m going for a test ride this weekend. Thanks again for your enjoyable videos Freddie.

  • @snowdiann
    @snowdiann6 ай бұрын

    I have never rode a motorcycle in England but here in Arizona 250 miles is a breakfast ride.

  • @jessehorner4972
    @jessehorner4972 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video Freddie! I have the 2015 Bonneville. I got it new & love everything about it. I also got the Corbin seat for it. People always stop me to ask questions. They usually think it's an old bike from the 1960's and are surprised when I tell them the year. I liked your background music. Can you add some Sex Pistols on the next one? Cheers from California!

  • @jeffreyboehm1054
    @jeffreyboehm1054 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video Freddie! I am looking to get a Triumph this spring and I'm torn between the T-120 and the Speedmaster. I'd be driving a lot of country back roads here in Upstate NY. If you had to choose one bike, which one would it be? Haven't driven either one yet and hoping too when the weather finally gets nice here. Thanks.

  • @MrFelipe8686
    @MrFelipe86863 жыл бұрын

    Great video man (this is Andres btw)

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Andres! Thanks so much, really appreciate it!

  • @mikedowning4603
    @mikedowning46032 жыл бұрын

    Hi Freddie - interesting video (as ever) and the T120 looks absolutely spot on. I was intrigued to see you made yourself a coffee on a real fire (I think?). As a matter of fact, since you really enjoy decent coffee I was going to ask if you'd thought about making your own when out for a ride, maybe not in central London but on Hampstead Heath, further out in the countryside or perhaps on a beach etc? I've got a little portable wood stove called the Little Bug (from the Ray Meers online shop) which you can use with twigs or a meths burner such as the Trangia one. Another good one is the Honey Stove from Backpacking Light which again you can use with twigs, a meths burner or even a gas burner but that less eco of course. Happy brewing Mike

  • @p-dub7422
    @p-dub74223 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video and review! Watching you split traffic made me nervous for you! Is this one of the best all around bikes? I was wondering about the distance and freeway riding and this video addresses that well. How did the suspension feel and what other bikes would you recommend that can do a lot of things? Great video you are excellent!

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul! The suspension was perfect in my eyes- all day comfort. That's a good question- I quite like the look of the Moto Guzzi V7 and Indian FTR, although I've never actually either!

  • @dileepa505
    @dileepa5053 жыл бұрын

    My T120 to join by June & ask me about the 1st dream destination : It's london... If covid things allow.. Btw ; loved this..👌👌

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s a perfect match; the T120 and London🙂👌🏻 Thanks very much Dileep!🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @Jack908r
    @Jack908r3 жыл бұрын

    Got this video in my feed and what a great find. Loved the video. I have a speed twin, but almost bought one of these just for the looks alone.

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much Jack, I'm really glad you liked the video! It's a very handsome bike! I've never ridden the Speed Twin, but two friends of mine have one and everyone raves about them! Thanks for the support🙂

  • @feruzkarboliver499
    @feruzkarboliver4993 жыл бұрын

    🔥bike

  • @samchisolm8713
    @samchisolm87133 жыл бұрын

    Well done.

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Valkyrie!

  • @cianmcg44
    @cianmcg44 Жыл бұрын

    What camera do you use for the on bike footage and where/how is it mounted? Thanks, love the content!

  • @paulairey9774
    @paulairey97743 жыл бұрын

    Great Vlog. Loved the bit about the engine grunt in second and third gear from the 1200 engine. I feel the same with my 1200GS. I bought it straight after passing my test. I thought is it too big but the seller said get the bigger engine otherwise in 6 months you will wish you had. Best advice I ever got and took I think regarding bikes! And heated grips?! C”mon. These are a game changer. Absolutely agree 100%. How is the lack of wind shielding from the front? Does the riding position work without any? Curious as I know the design of the bike is of course sublime and better without it but I haven’t rode a bike without one for any sort of distance.

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul, really appreciate it! That’s so interesting what the BMW salesman told you, and what a bike as your first bike!👌🏻👌🏻. I actually like the wind smashing against me on a naked bike- I don’t find it tiring, although your GS would be another level of comfort with that wind protection!🙂👌🏻

  • @alexandrumarinescu53
    @alexandrumarinescu532 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video mate! One question though, if the price would be no object, which is it? T120 or the scout? In my case it would not be the bobber, but a scout with semi apes. So considering 5 days a week big city trafic going to work and ocasionally in weekends 400 - 500 km round trips on highway speeds...the perfect one would be the T120, right?

  • @cb3298
    @cb32982 жыл бұрын

    That traffic was awful! Good job you were on a bike

  • @sgtshak2806
    @sgtshak2806 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Pal..new subscriber here. Love your content. I currently have an "21 Vespa Sei Giorni (which I love) and a '22 T-100 (recommended to me over the T-120 due to my type of riding) Love this bike too. Thinking of adding a 3rd bike. A Bobber. Looking at a used '20 Triumph Bobber and also a used Scout that already has the mini apes. How do you think either of these bikes fit a 6'4" rider and also, do you think the Triumph Bobber is too similar to the T-100 to own both?

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