Is the Triumph Bonneville T120 best modern classic on the market?

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

This is an in-depth review of the Triumph Bonneville T120. Here’s what I dicuss in my video:
00:44 - Riding experience
04:47 - Design
05:40 - Comparison with the previous air-cooled Boneville
07:05 - Dimensions
07:20 - Seating position vs previous Boneville
08:23 - Suspension and brakes
09:09 - T120 engine
10:27 - Sound of the stock pipes
10:57 - Electronic assistants
11:48 - Dash, speedo, heated grips
13:20 - Accesing the battery
13:40 - Cons of this bike
14:47 - Riding on the highway with a pillion
16:09 - Traffic jam test
17:55 - Conclusion and alternatives
Note: Between 11:48 and 13:20 I say you need to stop for chaning driving mode. As I found out you can just de-clutch and it is done. Sorry for the mistake.
Big thanks to GUBRA Las Palmas for lending me the motorcycle for the review.
Also thanks to people from Facebook Group Triumph Bonneville T120 for giving me their feedback and sharing long-term experience with the motorcycle. Feel free to join the group: / 234764833642509
I appreciate my friend Ondrej Vymetalik who rents motorcycles here in Gran Canaria www.canaryride.com and helps me to do my video tests. Thank you!
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*** Technical stuff ***
The video was shot at Gran Canaria in the end of February 2018. I used Sony A7, GoPro Hero6, Iphone 8 and iPhone SE and DJI Mavic Pro. Microphones RODE Smartlav+ and RODE VideoMicro. Software is the legal copy of Final Cut Pro 10.4.
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  • @MuditBadlani
    @MuditBadlani6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your high quality videos man! Highly enjoyable and informative.

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I am very happy you like it.

  • @imstayinalive
    @imstayinalive6 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic stuff! In love with my badger ;) Btw I'm the guy who mentioned the indicators being pyramid shaped haha thank you for including that

  • @Banditmanuk
    @Banditmanuk6 жыл бұрын

    Your making some great quality vids, better than some channels with 1000's of subscribers.

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    This is what happens when you finally start doing something which is real passion for you. Haha. I am glad you like it!

  • @grhyservondub
    @grhyservondub6 жыл бұрын

    cool review and video and I loved the location. Thanks!

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! I am glad you liked it.

  • @jakebookhunter7070
    @jakebookhunter70706 жыл бұрын

    Probably the best Triumph T120 review I ever saw!! Thank you and congratulations! Very good job! Oh...and the T120 Black ist soon sweet...!

  • @carlosgiuffre6855
    @carlosgiuffre68556 жыл бұрын

    I've got a t120 2017, wonderful bike, it's a pleasure each ride, each day....

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    I am happy for you. It is a great bike. Enejoy and ride safe.

  • @carlosgiuffre6855

    @carlosgiuffre6855

    6 жыл бұрын

    JF Motorcycles thank you brother

  • @colindebourg9012

    @colindebourg9012

    5 жыл бұрын

    i Too have the 2017 T120 and after having 2 air cooled Bonnies i love it, i dont understand the comment that it takes a lot of strength to change direction ive never had a problem.

  • @chainsmoke6533

    @chainsmoke6533

    4 жыл бұрын

    How about T100, for comparison.

  • @calvintouz4066
    @calvintouz40665 жыл бұрын

    You are so lucky to have ridden on those kind of road... its dope🔥🔥🔥

  • @Duten1987
    @Duten19876 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations for the very good job!! Amazing video!!

  • @christiancartmale1150
    @christiancartmale11506 жыл бұрын

    I do love it when the manufacturer pulls off a good radiator tuck. One thing I can say about my Vulcan 800 is that the radiator is very out of the way, stuck perfectly between the frame's front tubes.

  • @iainmckay3387
    @iainmckay33873 жыл бұрын

    Excellent in depth review. Thanks.

  • @azriramli6939
    @azriramli69396 жыл бұрын

    High quality review man, keep it up 👍

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I am happy you like it.

  • @Toni62R
    @Toni62R6 жыл бұрын

    Great video - merci for posting!!

  • @giancarlolorena2506
    @giancarlolorena25064 жыл бұрын

    great review... everything i needed to know

  • @Earclops
    @Earclops5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review. Thank you

  • @splodge5714
    @splodge57146 жыл бұрын

    Great comprehensive honest review of a nice bike. I like the feel and sound of the twin parallel cylinder engine but would sacrifice the power of the 1200 for the lighter weight of the 900. Thanks for sharing the fantastic scenery of Gran Canaria.

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    I also love lighter and more nimble bikes to be honest. I enjoyed so much KTM Duke 390 or Ducati Scrambler which I also have on my KZread channel. Thank you for your comment :) More of Gran Canaria coming soon :)

  • @Skingz0605
    @Skingz06053 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review ! Loved how thorough you were with this bike. I'm looking forward to purchasing the Bonneville T120 Black! It will be my first bike! I Love the classics!!

  • @lonerid1234

    @lonerid1234

    2 жыл бұрын

    bro u will love this bike

  • @dougfitch3649
    @dougfitch36496 жыл бұрын

    Superb video! Thank you!

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    I am glad you liked it.

  • @barrettandrewd
    @barrettandrewd6 жыл бұрын

    Great review Covered all aspects even squealing front break. I just picked up the 2017 T120 graphite. Just amazing comfortable, great sounding beautiful bike.

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Andrew - enjoy the bike :))

  • @Jedz123
    @Jedz1233 жыл бұрын

    I would say it's one of the best standard motorcycles on the market! I just rolled 80K miles or 130K KMs on my 2018 just this past week and I just can't stop riding the thing and it's not doing anything to slow me down (as in it's running spectacularly). Cheers!

  • @SlingingLead
    @SlingingLead3 жыл бұрын

    What gorgeous scenery.

  • @danilocapellan1316
    @danilocapellan13166 жыл бұрын

    Great review thanks. 👍🏽🙏🏽

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome :) There will be more videos coming about XSR 900 soon.

  • @danilocapellan1316

    @danilocapellan1316

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍🏼

  • @LorenzoMasini
    @LorenzoMasini6 жыл бұрын

    best review ever seen

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lorenzo, you made my day. Thanks!

  • @mattoo6389
    @mattoo63894 жыл бұрын

    Probably the best bike review on the T120 on KZread

  • @informedcarpet

    @informedcarpet

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree

  • @pushpindersingh8101
    @pushpindersingh81016 жыл бұрын

    You didn't cover the fuel economy aspect but overall it's a very good in depth review. I liked the surroundings where you shot the video. I am subscribed to your channel for more content. 👍

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I am happy to add this information. It was 4.5 L / 100 km when I was going smooth and normal and 5.7 L riding with a passanger in a tempo - highways, sometimes 130 - 160 km/h. There are people online who rides it for 4 L / 100 km even.

  • @coleythailand999
    @coleythailand9996 жыл бұрын

    A biased T120 owner here. I think you hit all the points. Good job! After 15 months and 20k kilos. I love it more now than when I first got it. The bike does 'pull like an express train'. It is not a racer but just about.....perfect for some of us out here. Nice out of town here in Thailand. You have to get used to getting a lot of attention too. Keep up the good work!

  • @tsmgguy
    @tsmgguy6 жыл бұрын

    Nice review! I've owned a T120 for almost two years now and love it. Found your comments about the bike's fit and comfort to be interesting. I'm shorter than you are and weigh 50 kilos less, but it seems the T120 fits both of us nicely. I agree as well about the bike's sound. I removed my T120's catalytic converter and installed an x-pipe. Now, there's a bit too much sound, even with the stock mufflers. The stock sound was just fine. To adjust the chain, just move the rubber mounted muffler aside to get a wrench on the axle nut. No need to remove the muffler. Easy. Fitting an x-pipe does greatly smooth out the throttle, as you pointed out. Don't know why.

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for your comments and sharing tips with other (future) owners here. That's helpful. Enjoy your T120! :)

  • @UncleWally3
    @UncleWally35 жыл бұрын

    Love to see a more comprehensive comparison between the T100 and the T120. I’ve ridden the Thruxton R a few times and like the 1200 mill, but I’m starting to think the smaller bike may be the better bike? Maybe a T100R would be the beast?

  • @JackOusley
    @JackOusley2 жыл бұрын

    Just picked up a 2019 120 black. Struggling to find a rear disc lock or alternative that will fit. The disc and sprocket just don’t have large holes and the sheen covers the back side of both so can’t seem to slip anything behind. Any tips?

  • @MrBoybergs
    @MrBoybergs5 жыл бұрын

    Do MCN a huge favour and become their overseas road tester/reviewer. They could do with another really good member of the team!

  • @BoReD2HaRd
    @BoReD2HaRd5 жыл бұрын

    @JF Motorcycles I see you own an XSR900 and saw your review on it. I also own an XSR900, but I'm thinking of switching to the T120. What do you think? Good move or bad move? One thing I REALLY love about the XSR900 if the torque at low speeds, can the T120 compete?

  • @Fernando90054
    @Fernando900542 жыл бұрын

    If you want the engine work to be slightly smoother in the city, try the rain mode. It turns really nice 👍🏻 The BMW is more like brut force, and solid rolling which is nice too but you know you’re riding a bike less heavy but it feels heavier than the T120! If you are a light person, maybe you can feel the weight of the Triumph in turns but as I’m 1,80 cm of height and I weigh about 95 kgs, I don’t have that difficulty. I just counter stearin a little bit or put some body weight over the side I want to turn and the bike obeys perfectly. The thing that can get a little better are the mirrors. A pair of end bar mirrors can calmly fix that (but the performance in city traffic will not be increased by that…you can’t have everything at the same time, so you have to choose which environment is your most frequently used and make that option or not). Thanks for the video. In general I’m concur with all your impressions about the T120. I think that you got it!✌️✌️

  • @jessechong9576
    @jessechong95764 жыл бұрын

    Great and clear review! How tall you are?

  • @Gorlami90
    @Gorlami905 жыл бұрын

    I’m stuck between this and the Indian scout. Both are beautiful bikes

  • @johnfitzsimons3198
    @johnfitzsimons31986 жыл бұрын

    Great vid, thinking of changing up from street twin to T120, @ 5’11” ST now feels small and underpowered! Know that road well, very nice down into Peurto Rico👌great review!

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi John, thanks for comment. I would switch it if I have the chance yes :)) Let me know how you decided :)

  • @TheRealChetManley
    @TheRealChetManley5 жыл бұрын

    Well done sir

  • @mikemckool6645
    @mikemckool66455 жыл бұрын

    I'm seriously considering a 2018 T-120 at clearance. Any thing I should be aware of? I love my Rocket Touring and America...but I think I NEED one of these! Replies please?

  • @rupertkemble4513
    @rupertkemble4513 Жыл бұрын

    I've had mine for 2 years now and cannot fault it, apart from the nasty brown hideously uncomfortable seat which I've had re upholstered for a thicker black one . I switched the silencers for some nifty black Predator Pros - that finished the bike off in terms of sound and looks, plenty of admiring comments wherever I go. Love the bike to bits and at 6'2" its not too dwarfed by me either. I look forward to riding it again once I get my licence back at Christmas. Damn speed cameras. Only moan is I took my bulk of a body builder son pillion - the bike did suffer two up with two heavy buggers on it.

  • @painsrides3616
    @painsrides36166 жыл бұрын

    I really like the looks of this Bonnie its sweet in the full view while the details just add to it. But for me personally, I'd want more performance out of my retro bike. I already have a big thumping torque monster of a bike, if I got a retro it would be 2nd ride, something to hit the back roads and fly on :) I'm leaning more toward likes of a Yamaha XSR900, BMW R NineT or my favorite modern retro the Kawasaki z900RS Great review and vid...

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the opinion. I honestly can't wait to ride Kawasaki Z900RS - from all the new 2018 models, this one I am most curious about. If you decide for the 2nd bike in the end, let me knou what you got :)

  • @painsrides3616

    @painsrides3616

    6 жыл бұрын

    I can't wait for you to ride the z900RS , either ... and to see where you ride it .... :D

  • @kydeafie
    @kydeafie4 жыл бұрын

    How tall are you? I think you did mention in the video, but I wasn't sure.

  • @aswinthampi6869
    @aswinthampi68695 жыл бұрын

    If any vibrations appearing on the mirrors at high speeds like 140 ,160,

  • @ridewherever
    @ridewherever6 жыл бұрын

    So at 193 cm, you’re still comfortable on the bike for longer rides? Also, do you think its just as good as the Kawasaki Z900RS ? Thanks J.F.! Love your videos!

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    It has been some time I tested this one, but from what I remember it was not bad at all. In the category of classic motorcycles it was ok. We spend also a weekend riding with my girlfriend and always very comfortable even for her. No problem. The Kawasaki Z900RS is on my list, but it seems it will still take 1-2 months to get the bike for review. Let's see. Thank you so much. I am happy you like it! Stay in touch. :)

  • @peterkrajnc3213
    @peterkrajnc32136 жыл бұрын

    Dear JF thank you for vids, Great job. I like how you come to the essentials of an bike. So you think the T120 is a good beginner bike for an middleager who Likes the Look of this bike. I dont like fast bikes, my style is more the Gentlemans Ride! Indeed the T120 isnt a Slow bike at all! Can a normal Rider with average experiences keep Up the pace with other Motorcycles for example riding in the hills like you have in the vids? I live near the Black Forest and the vogues. I‘ll like to ask you because of your Knowledge and experience With the new Bonneville Family. Thx a lot and keep on riding. Peter from Germany. You Need to know that i make my A license when i saw the Brand new Triumph Street Scrambler🏍👍😎

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Peter, I am happy you liked it. I beliee T120 can be easily used as the first motorcycle in the scenario you describe. I think you will be definitely able to keep up with other motorcycles in the hills and anywhere else. I remember one guy told me that he went on this Bonneville through Pyrenees with the group of Ducati Monsters, Triumph Street Triples and other fast motorcycles and he was riding all the time first or second haha. I mean, this should not be a problem. Also later on, it can be something done with the steering to make bike more faster in corners. Possibly different shape of handlebar or upgrade of rear suspension. Overally this bike offers almost unlimited options to customize it, which is nice. Hmm Black Forest sounds very nice. I hope you will one day take your bike to Stelvio Pass or just in the north of Italy. There are my favourite places to ride a motorcycle. :)) Btw. did you watch my Triumph Street Scrambler review? Take care :)

  • @peterkrajnc3213

    @peterkrajnc3213

    6 жыл бұрын

    JF Motorcycles : Thx a lot! New and cool aspects. Yes i saw your Video of the Scrambler - fantastic - for me the Scrambler is one of the best Retro Bikes i‘ve ever seen and every vid of this bike is amazing. TecBikeParts from the UK (George Milburn) Build in the Moment an Upgrade for the engine, he think, that the cam and the air filter could be modified but keeping up the Euro 4 specifications. Maybe more than 20-30 HP could be the the end of the modifications without changing the Stock exhaust! Thank You very much. You helped me! 👍👍👍🏍🏍🏍

  • @pinaki2905
    @pinaki29054 жыл бұрын

    Sports bike= Japanese Classic or Cruiser= British or American Bonneville t120 is awesome bike with hardly any negative issues.

  • @martinmartin5904
    @martinmartin59046 жыл бұрын

    I can't decide between this and the Scrambler 900 . Maybe I shouldn't do any attempts to road test the bigger one and then regret with the purchase of the 900 ?

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hmm that's a tough decision. If you have any ambitions to enjoy at least some off-road/gravel roads, you should go for Scrambler. If you are planning to stay 100 % time on the road, are taller or sometimes want to have someone with you then you will appreciate Boneville more. If your only concern is the potential lack of power on 900cc engine, there suppose to be soon some way to significantly improve the engine by new camshaft from TEC bikes, check this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/moafmNqYpZbTcqw.html

  • @patricio5717

    @patricio5717

    4 жыл бұрын

    What about a scramblerized t120?

  • @martinmartin5904

    @martinmartin5904

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@patricio5717 My question was 2 years ago , now Triumph offer a turn key solution : the SCRAMBLER 1200 since '19

  • @colindebourg9012
    @colindebourg90125 жыл бұрын

    Changing direction difficult?? Ive owned my T120 for 18 months and never had a problem, i am 5ft 7ins tall and find the bike easy to ride and i can get both feet on the ground at a standstill, its just a brilliant ride.

  • @dr_shiva8415
    @dr_shiva84153 жыл бұрын

    What's top speed???

  • @captainbrossette
    @captainbrossette5 жыл бұрын

    Ooo Las Palmas. Ooo Las Palmas

  • @toumayamazaki8256
    @toumayamazaki82564 жыл бұрын

    在中国定价仍然比较贵,想要拥有,但只好等以后特价了

  • @MrJohnnyorange
    @MrJohnnyorange6 жыл бұрын

    Which is more fun xsr900 or T120?

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    In terms of fun factor definitely XSR 900.

  • @MrJohnnyorange

    @MrJohnnyorange

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for your videos, as I am also 190cm tall, your opinion is a great help to me.

  • @rkdash2006
    @rkdash20065 жыл бұрын

    No loud music pl.

  • @kensanity178
    @kensanity178 Жыл бұрын

    For sale 2014 Bonne T100 like new. 125 miles. Extras. St Louis.

  • @leeinwis

    @leeinwis

    3 ай бұрын

    You got the 120 huh ?

  • @cedre2274
    @cedre22743 жыл бұрын

    Rear fender is an alluminium

  • @Cybersnake-he4zr
    @Cybersnake-he4zr4 жыл бұрын

    I’m 5’6 you think I can handle this

  • @tomjiunta1580

    @tomjiunta1580

    4 жыл бұрын

    I test rode one last year and I am 5'4" and you will have no problem. I went with the street twin as the 900 cc engine was plenty for me and they handled very similar but the lighter twin was easier to throw around. Went touring on the twin last year across country and no issues for 4500 miles in 2 weeks.

  • @seanscott5180
    @seanscott51806 жыл бұрын

    🌲🇬🇧📜(“TRIUMPH,.! 💥(“YOU NEED TO BRING BACK THE “KICK~START” MECHANISM ON THE (T120) BONNEVILLE MOTORCYCLE,... 🏍 “)📜🇬🇧🌲

  • @newyorkhardcore3353
    @newyorkhardcore33533 жыл бұрын

    a Harley weighs more and never had problems changing direction so this bike can't be that bad you have to know how to change the direction with the way you use your hands on the steering go right push the bars left and vice verses

  • @bert1043
    @bert10436 жыл бұрын

    Let's make it bigger the bigger the cc of engine the heavier the frame gets for handling of the torque etc. And the bigger disc more junk etc. What happened to 650cc and lower more then enough you can only go so fast if you are doing speed limit. I had a water cooled engine and it burned the shit when coolant leaked out burned for days. It's worse then putting your leg on the exhaust. I would never have a water cooled again. Or a bigger machine not as fun as smaller machine. Also electronics your asking for trouble not as reliable as mechanical system in the long run.

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bert, as for me I also prefered lighter and older bikes. I have in my garage Honda CB400F and some other 70's machines which I love. Also speaking of Triupmh, as I said on my previous video about Street Scrambler vs. Srambler (2006-2015) I personally prefer the air-cooled version which I own and never sell haha. I totally understand your point. Oh btw. I will be recording also reviews and series about old motorcycles (both Japaneese and European bikes from 60s to 90s)... I will start with this on my channel in the end of April. Thanks for comment! :)

  • @GadgetMart
    @GadgetMart4 жыл бұрын

    I prefer the BMW R9T

  • @katana258
    @katana2586 жыл бұрын

    100 k top speed >> what ???? then you say it goes 150 k .. who are you

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    My top spead was about 190 km/h but there is not much places in Gran Canaria to try :) The roads are very twisty everywhere (fortunuately). :)

  • @jimwortham8634

    @jimwortham8634

    5 жыл бұрын

    Great video hardcore clamp lover just hate to see any modern motorcycle with tube tires if you ride you going to get a plat

  • @asacarrick1385
    @asacarrick13852 жыл бұрын

    Not in that awful Un Triumph Black Druid look

  • @rayerscarpensael2300
    @rayerscarpensael23006 жыл бұрын

    classic, made in thailand duhhhhhhhh : moto guzziiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

  • @JFMotorcycles

    @JFMotorcycles

    6 жыл бұрын

    I don't understand :)

  • @1250GSX

    @1250GSX

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have this and an Italian bike (Mv). This shits all over the MV and the dreadful Guzzi V7 for build quality. Facts.

  • @ianastawa4334
    @ianastawa43345 жыл бұрын

    It's too small for u

  • @iancrossley6637
    @iancrossley66376 жыл бұрын

    Skip the crappy music. Yoko being ran over by a train.

  • @mp9508

    @mp9508

    5 жыл бұрын

    O M G lol

  • @Hithere-ek4qt
    @Hithere-ek4qt4 жыл бұрын

    Please don't let your 10 year old choose the music for these videos, it's so irritating. No need for music anyway, we want to hear the engine or the person talking.

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