"... it's a bit too heritage and too dated" ... says the man who loves his Royal Enfield Classic 500.

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

Mike K ha! Well observed.

One of the most beautiful motorcycles made today.

@psilocybin097

5 жыл бұрын

And the most beautiful most beautiful of them all is the Moto Guzzi V711

@spottydog4477

5 жыл бұрын

Ithat Triumph is a cheap asian bike...enjoy your fantasy

@maslowassociates3750

4 жыл бұрын

spottydog4477 what do you ride?

@paulnguyen215

4 жыл бұрын

@@spottydog4477 Lol

@leeinwis

4 ай бұрын

Triumph Motorcycles Ltd is the largest UK-owned motorcycle manufacturer, established in 1983 by John Bloor after the original company Triumph Engineering went into receivership.@@spottydog4477

Great review Dick! I just bought a T120 and never use/need 6th gear. This is my first Triumph and I’m really impressed.

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new bike. Glad you found one that works for you. How are you finding the T120? I was uncomfortable on it myself. Too powerful for the frame and geometry for me. Thanks for the comment.

@pistolpete6321

5 жыл бұрын

Dick Whistles I love it to be totally honest the only thing I don’t like is the heat it throws off on really hot days but probably not a concern where you live. I think the T120 is perfectly slotted power wise between the Street Twin and the new Speed Twin. I don’t think you’ll ever regret having more torque then you really need! 😉

Great review Dick, My partner has a T100 and loves it. I try and borrow it whenever I can... superb power delivery.. There is only one snag that i can find, chain adjustment!! the exhaust covers (at close range) the chain adjusting screws on the swing arm. Also when your thinking about putting a new front sprocket the clutter under the chain cover has to be seen to be believed.

It's 2023 and I've just seen your review. And, that's a great review. Covered everything and put the bike through it's paces. I'll be picking up my brand new T100 2023 Chrome edition in Cobalt Blue in a few weeks. I've ridden all four Bonnevilles (T100, T120, Street Twins 900 & 1200) and this was, and is my favourite. I'm also 5ft 7" and 28inch inseam and currently riding a CB500F. Looking forward to get going on the T100.

@DickWhistles

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new bike! Thanks for your comment.

My futur bike ! By the end of the year, i'll have it ! Thank you for your honest and great review of the bike :)

I have watched many reviews of the T100 and your review is the only one that actually told me what I wanted to hear. You explained what it was like to ride this motorcycle, how you explained the speed with the rpm is exactly what we need to know, and letting us know that we don't need a six gear is another great piece of info.

@DickWhistles

3 жыл бұрын

Mark Kulyas cheers. Glad you enjoyed it.

@markkulyas2418

3 жыл бұрын

@@DickWhistles All the reviews usually take place on flat roads, do you think the 900 engine has enough power for highway speeds 65/75 mph when going up steep inclines as in going over a mountain pass.

@DickWhistles

3 жыл бұрын

Mark Kulyas please see my video series “The Good, The Grit and the Icy” where I take the 900 Street Cup on a winter tour to Northern England Scotland and Wales covering 2,000 miles. We rode the steepest roads in each country in some very challenging conditions (laden with full luggage). The 900 did swimmingly.

I'm looking at Triumphs. Wouldn't have even bothered looking at the T100 until this review. 5 speed ? Like yuk. But now I'm thinking differently. " Come to my slumber party" Hilarious. Really enjoyed the review.

Looks like my boyhood dream: a Bonneville that's reliable.

The stock Pirelli Phantom tyres make the bike feel heavy and cumbersome. I changed the tyres on my Street Twin to the Scorpion Trail II from Pirelli. The bike feels like a light and agile 100 cc bike!!!

Great review! I just bought one here um Brazil! Good rides, Man!

@DickWhistles

5 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your new bike! If you don’t mind me asking, what kind of dealer support or mechanical servicing is available in Brazil for Triumphs?

Hi Dick and Fannie! I’m back again enjoying your videos! With gas prices in the States being f#*king insane, I’m once again pondering the probability of learning how to ride a motorcycle. A friend at work own a Honda CTX700, which is an intriguing bit of hardware that I am looking into. Hard to argue with an automatic transmission and 65mpg. I’m thinking my wife might like it for herself, so… The bike for ME is this Triumph T100, hands down! Thanks again for all your previous advice (haven’t forgotten about the Honda Shadow and Yamaha V Star you suggested for tandem riding). Been a couple years, but your bike channel is my absolute FAVORITE!

@DickWhistles

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back! Did you decide on a bike yet?

@lionsdenblog

2 жыл бұрын

@@DickWhistles Haven’t ridden anything yet. My wife DEFINITELY wants her own bike. Harley is the only one she mentioned… to which I said they’re very expensive. Realistically, I’m looking Japanese because of value and reliability. It’s a simple choice from my perspective. My boss at Michigan Medicine (U of M Hospital) likes Suzuki, so he added the C50 Boulevard. I’m looking almost exclusively at cruisers. We’d like to travel, so those seem to be an excellent choice. After trying some out, that could change, but I doubt it. I’m thinking Springtime is the closest we’ll come to making that happen. Still love café racers, but I’ve got to research this realistically. I can still dream about multiple bikes, but I’m not presently seeing a need for something bigger than 800-900 cc’s. Thanks for taking the time to respond, Dick. I appreciate the work you both do very much.

Beautiful looking bike 👍

Definitely a hit with you over the other triumphs ridden thus far then. I've never heard the expression "rollin some coal" before, a great term for the latest in smokey fords, made me laugh.

Dick - I have this bike - the heated grips and cruise control are fitted - cool add on. The engine in the T100 is a better suited motor to the Bonneville than the 1200 in my opinion. A cog down on the rear sprocket would help on the missing 6th gear and better suit a torquey motor in cruising. I have an Africa Twin Adventure and a R1200 GSA. I rate the Triumph as 1st class in its own area of operational use as I do the other two bikes in theirs. Full marks to Triumph on the design of their T100! Great video mate.

I put Progressive shocks and fork springs on my 2014 T100. Handles beautifully! It also has plenty of power. I have a ‘97 Honda Valkyrie (1530cc), BMW R1100RS and R1200RT so feel qualified to say that with the right shocks, it is an absolute hoot.

Just bought one and loving it 😍

Having recently purchased a T100 watching this video really gets my blood circulating. I love this bike. I knew I would. I've lusted after one for more than 50 years.

@DickWhistles

2 ай бұрын

Congratulations! Great bike! Ride safe!

Thanks for the review. U helped me to make the purchase. T100 definitely.

@DickWhistles

4 жыл бұрын

Bilden Lee CIPAA let me know when you get yours!

@theradiantchild

4 жыл бұрын

@@DickWhistles how are these for 2 up riding? Even for short road trips 2-4hrs

Enjoyed that....nice review my friend.

Nice review! Enjoyed your perspectives on the Bonny T100, especially since I rented one about a month ago, on a short trip out to Los Angeles. My personal bike is an FJR1300, and I wanted something distinctly different, for a day up in the canyons north & west of LA. Wanted to share a few impressions of the T100; this is the first time I'd ever ridden a Triumph. Overall? Very pleasant and enjoyable road bike. Let me get this out of the way -- the individual bike I rode had a bad, ineffective rear brake -- I know better than to assume all T100s are this way; it was just a problem with the bike I took out. The single front disk was fine, understanding that this isn't a sport bike set up to do stoppies. This is a splendid and lively bike for in-town and country road riding. Was very curious to see how much vibration the 900cc twin cylinder produced, and it was surprisingly smooth, at least up to about maybe 5,000 rpm. Smooth power delivery too, so it's pretty easy to ride at slow to moderate speeds, with a tight turning circle, as you mentioned. Clutch operation, on my rented bike (roughly 2500 miles on the clock), was delightfully light and smooth, from a stop in-town, and during shifting. But the clutch had an odd quirk, that I never got comfortable with in the few hours I had the bike -- once underway, the clutch's engagement point seemed to change, and require more release than I expected at the lever before it engaged. In super-tight, first-gear turns on mountain roads, the combination of an ineffective rear brake (again, I'm sure THAT was unique to my bike) and the sudden change in clutch engagement made for an attention-grabbing few moments. The gearbox itself was delightfully smooth, shifting up or down, and neutral was easy to find. Handling was nice, with a sense of stability yet -- to me -- NOT a heavy feel at all (I know in your review here, you said it did have a heavy feel). In fact, it seemed quite flick-able, even though perhaps a touch top-heavy. Keep in mind, I'm comparing this, in my mind, to a 650-lb. (295kg) Yamaha FJR1300, which certainly feels heavier and has more overwhelming straight-line stability. There unfortunately were really strong, gusty winds in SoCal the day I had it out, gusting to about 30mph (48km/hour), and those did definitely upset the Bonneville, pushing it around within my lane on the road. Disconcerting, but not dangerous. It did make freeway riding a chore, with the combination of wind blast at 70-80mph speeds, and the sudden gusts. Mirrors were OK; nothing special, and did begin to vibrate at around 3,000rpm. Gearing was pleasantly tall, on the 900cc engine -- with the 5-speed gearbox in 5th, 70mph was indeed about 3,800 rpm. That's only slightly faster revs than my FJR, which of course is a 1300cc engine, with a 9,000 redline. Further underlines the T100 engine's relaxed character. Gas mileage during my roughly 120 mile ride came to a bit under 50mpg. Good, but not insanely good, when I consider that my much larger (and more powerful) FJR normally gets in the mid-40s, or more on the highway. What didn't I like? I already mentioned the two-faced clutch operation (superbly light and easy pulling away from a stop and during ordinary shifting, but enough of a change in engagement point when moving that it was disconcerting). Finding the side-stand and getting it down at a stop required more attention than I expected. An initial push on its little extending tab would start to move the stand down, but the spring wouldn't help bring it to its down position -- I had to push it with my foot essentially all the way to its open position, to park the bike. And the gas cap is an acquired taste -- the combination of key-locking and twisting it to remove it was a pain, and (to me) wasn't quickly intuitive. A stylish flip-up cap, perhaps disguised to look like a classic screw-in type, would (IMO) be preferable. Bottom line? Buy this bike for the right reasons, and it'll delight you. It's a nice experience for non-competitive riding, with a classic vibe to its looks and operation. Sure, it's not super-sophisticated in terms of things like suspension or high-rpm engine power, but there are lots of times I'd trade my FJR when I"m stuck in traffic for one of these! If you like the sort of Harley-Davidson type riding experience, enjoying the ride more so than enjoying the sporting performance, the T100 and its 1200cc stablemate, the Triumph Bonneville T120, deserve a look. Thanks for your time!

Love my T100, very friendly bike easy to use. If you like nice spirited ride and enjoy it without getting intimidated ,this bike will do it.

@shmac96

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Just curious...how is the T100 with 2 up? Thanks!

@rallyzamora8356

3 жыл бұрын

@@shmac96 hi there, t100 two up is ok as long as it’s cruising speed ,it’s actually comfortable even on city areas. Now on hwy...it needs a bit more power , but not bad. It can still overtake,just need to time it right. Overall very happy with it,quality made bikes. 👍

@shmac96

3 жыл бұрын

@@rallyzamora8356 Thank you for your response! I live in Germany and figured it would be ok for puttin' along backroads, especially two up. I reckon the new T100 will be even better suited with 64hp? That said the T100 really seems to be the just right retro bike. Safe travels!

@rallyzamora8356

3 жыл бұрын

@@shmac96 you’re very welcome ! You have some great roads in Germany I hear. You’ll be fine two up as long as it’s just spirited rides. Ride safe my friend 👍

Thanks for your review on the T100. Definitely going to trade my Enfield in for this one. Originally I couldnt decide between the T120 or T100. I’m also about 5’8” so it’s good to get an opinion of someone my size.

@DickWhistles

4 жыл бұрын

422shaun let me know if/when you get your new bike. Thanks for the comment.

@422shaun

4 жыл бұрын

Dick Whistles I ended up getting a 2020 Z900RS

@DickWhistles

4 жыл бұрын

422shaun congratulations!

Excellent review.

I've watched this video too so many times I've decided to buy one. Thanks a lot!

@DickWhistles

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Let me know when you get yours. They've redesigned the Bonnies for 2021, so you might find a deal.

@jonathanleggitt3328

3 жыл бұрын

Got a great deal on a 2020, got my permit on Tuesday and have put 400 km since. When I can’t ride, I keep watching this video. You do amazing work! Keep it up! Thank you!

Excellent video! Very informative. I pick up my '06 Bonnie tomorrow! Haha. Love me some TLC.

@DickWhistles

4 жыл бұрын

Tomorrow? Bike Shops are open near you? Congratulations!

@2Timone7

4 жыл бұрын

Dick Whistles They have to deliver to a delivery location. Aka, roll it out to the parking lot rather than the show room floor. Lol

M25... 70mph traffic jam.. Great bike, got one myself and I am 65 years old and looking for a replacement but cant find another bike as good to replace it, great looking, good mpg, cheap insurance, good power (for me) easy to service, and has the correct badge on the tank

@granto6738

3 жыл бұрын

What u think of the build quality on them ? Spokes rust like hell

Good review! I'm pretty keen on t100 or t120, however apprehensive due to tubed tyres which would make roadside tyre repair impossible, corrosion issues that seem crop up here and there and the gearbox failures, which result in bikes getting stuck in gear, that I've been hearing about lately. It is a gorgeous bike as you said though and I definitely agree - calling a 900 small is just wrong. On normal roads and under normal conditions, anything 300cc and above is sufficient. 500cc and above is plenty. I've got an XSR900 and the power/torque on this is beastly. So beastly, that I usually use around 25% of the power band under normal riding. Ideally I would have both, sadly $$ does not agree.

@markkulyas2418

3 жыл бұрын

I'm interested in the bike also but apprehensive due to all the things you just mentioned. There was a 2018 T100 on cycle trader that the father was storing for his son that moved away, and the chrome was pitting, the Aluminum was tarnishing. Not sure if the bike was put away without it being waxed or they just have bad chrome jobs. Its just hard to tell if the problem is wide spread or just a few bad apples.

I totally agree with you on the horn. I've been looking into horns, but I want to keep in realm of bike looking horns. Not car horns that will fit on a bike. Nothing worse than a vw horn when you're trying to get someone s attention. Thanks for the ride. I have same bike but with carbs and air cooled.

Very good review

And, a very good review, I have seen pretty much all reviews on this year model and none go so deep, it's long but it gives you a good understanding of the bike, I was torn between the T120 and this one but now I think I am leaning towards T100. 74 MPGs too, right?

Bought a T120 after test riding everything remotely in the category, from Guzzi to Kawi to Indian to the new Triumph Speed Twin. Plenty of bikes are fun fast, but this one's also fun slow.

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

erikleeblake congratulations on the new bike. Good you tried a lot before you purchased, and found a bike suited for you. How are you finding the T120? I was a bit uncomfortable on the 120 over the 100. Thanks for the comment.

@erikleeblake

5 жыл бұрын

@@DickWhistles The T120 is the most enjoyable bike I've ridden. In my eyes, the perfect blend of mechanical character and refinement. Never buzzy. Lovely sound without setting off all the car alarms in the neighborhood. Comfortable for long rides while also sporty enough to pick up the pace when that perfect stretch of road presents itself. I've heard the T100 is plenty for riding solo, but just prefer the extra torque/hp (and twin front discs), even at the expense of weight (though very well balanced). Only shortcomings are zero wind protection for high-speed highway touring and suboptimal agility and ground clearance for truly aggressive corner carving. That's what a second bike is for.

If Triumph wanted to make a relic, maybe an air cooled engine, four speed gearbox and drum brakes all around. Just like my Dad had on a1954 Triumph Tiger 110 !

@californiancondor6860

4 жыл бұрын

Your dad had taste. I had T110 1958 then a Bonneville 1961. Both superb and so reliable !

Fantastic review Dick! Real world information for those of us considering a purchase. Not being much good in the corners myself, what would you do to improve the suspension? Would love your view of a T120 if you haven't done a review yet. Thanks and shiny side up! Take care.

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

Robert Stanley thanks for the comment. Check out my channel for the T120 review. If you haven’t already please consider subscribing. I prefer this engine in the Street Cup and Twin (before the bump in HP).

Heck I try to shift into 7th regularly.

I love the way the exhaust looks. Seat looks comfy too.

What years have this engine? Have you tried the Kaw W800? If so how does it compare?

I like your honesty. "It's not a cornering machine, but neither am I." I have been interested in a t100 or t120 for a while, just don't have the $.

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

TokenMcFlapjack T100 is the better bike! Thanks for the comment.

Yes love the video it sounds a great bike I do prefer the 5-speed thumps up to you another good review

Good review, how much does it weigh ?

hermoso ,, donde es? Uk ??

They actually got the styling right! Yay!

@boomerrob9223

5 жыл бұрын

How could they fail? They just copied the original classic.

I have a 2018 T120 and a 2009 T100. Love them both. The T100 definitely has a lighter feel than the T120, but less grunt. If you like relaxed riding and don't ride freeways at 65+ mph, the T100 is great. If you do ride freeways at speed, or if like me you like to blast up to speed just for fun, then the T120 would be better. But in the end, both are really nice bikes with nice ergonomics for the older or more traditional rider because of their upright riding position, and the vintage styling is really pleasing. If I had to get rid of one it would be like choosing which child to put up for adoption - a really hard choice.

@DickWhistles

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the owner's perspective.

One good looking bike looks very classie

What year please?

You are correct about the 865cc increase to 900cc however the firing interval is not 270 degrees. It is 360 degrees.

That is one beautiful blue sensible traditional English motorcycle sufficiently modernised to still be relevant in the mega HP era. Is it worth the extra over an Enfield Interceptor? Can you go back to your 500 Classic?

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

Andrew Hoffman I will always go back to my Classic - though it may have a stable mate...

Hey D-Whistle. You did this one a while ago, so if you happen to see this: Did it get vibey at those high speeds given the 5 speed, etc? Also, did if feel nice and planted at those high speeds, like you'd be OK on shortish range touring commuting, ie, for NYC going upstate? Lastly, can't recall if you've rode the Guzzi V7. If so, comparison? Cheers.

@DickWhistles

4 жыл бұрын

DirectorLJ interestingly enough, I rode the T100 again with my wife as she was looking at it. Check out my video, “She Said, He Said” Episode One. Watch the whole thing, as Fannie gets the hang of the electronic throttle. Your upstate rides, would you go up 87 or old 17? How far do you ride upstate, Adirondacks? West to the Finger Lakes or more “upstate” as in downstate, Westchester and Orange Counties? It would probably get tiring going many hours up the Northway, but on the slower country routes it would be a blast. I can’t remember the vibes being too bothersome (just present), and he way it is tuned you don’t miss the sixth gear as much as you do on the 2019 Street Twin (Scrambler). It’s a perfect commuter/Sunday rider. You could definitely do light touring on it. You’d just need to be patient and open to more frequent stops to stretch the legs and fill up (not a huge capacity tank). I did ride the V7, check out that video. “It’s not Sheet Metal It’s Muscle” I wouldn’t think about touring or doing long rides on the V7. Hope that helps a little. Drop a note when you decide. Ride safe.

It's the perfect Bonneville. Thank you Sir.......Sal : )

This was a dream bike when I was a young man but 35;years later, like you, I think the contemporary design twists to some of the new heritage style bikes make the T100 look dated. So cards on the table Dick - and putting the trade offs to one side - do you prefer the T100 to your Royal Enfield?

What is your intercom system and camera? Are either integrated into your helmet or are they removable?

@DickWhistles

4 жыл бұрын

Ken Collins cameras and mics are separate from our com system. We use Cardo Pack Talk. Cameras are old gopros.

Nice review, I am looking at one of these 2019 with like 450 miles. Between this and a Honda 500 X.

@DickWhistles

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm. Good Dilemma. Does your riding have requirements? How much for each?

@timmclaughlin1787

2 жыл бұрын

@@DickWhistles The T 100 is around 8000 Honda 500cb x 7000 new My rides usually back roads but on occasion I meed to be able to go on highways and keep up with traffic, 70-75 mph. Also the rough road on occasion, but mot crazy off road stuff at all.

@DickWhistles

2 жыл бұрын

I’d recommend the Triumph. The CB500X is one of my favourite ones ever, but it is a working bike. You’ll miss the spirit I think you’re looking for. In actuality, you’ll be happy with either!

@timmclaughlin1787

2 жыл бұрын

@@DickWhistles Thanks for the input. I have a CB 360 1974 Candy Orange. I love the look and it s a blast to ride. So the Triumph has that so cool look and can deliver on the highway if needed so I am leaning in that direction. Be nce to get both but , hahah I was going to sell my Honda but after putting electric ignition and stainless brake lines a new Accell super coil. and a new set of pipes on it, hmmm. These old ones seem to keep going up in value maybe I will keep it to see.

Beautiful machine! How it compares with Street Scrambler? Thanks.

@DickWhistles

4 жыл бұрын

Alessandro Mello two totally different bikes. Pre-2019 Street Scrambler is the business! Gearing changes on the 2019-2020 change the character of the bike too much for my liking.

@baixotuba

4 жыл бұрын

@@DickWhistles Why are you saying it? Torque distribution? Do you think that pre-2019 street scrambler is better than the new (2019)?

The sound is definitely different than the earlier ones with a 360° crank

Triumph is Triumph. It's a life time sentence

Thanks for your review. I also own ‘18 T100 in same colour. The problems were poor damping above 110KMH and heat from the engine (maybe a benefit for the cool weather: I live in Thailand, so it made my legs burned). Regarding the poor suspension, I replaced the shocks and front suspension spring to YSS and she behaves better. Overall I am happy to ride.

Hey Dick thanks for the videos awesome information you provide us motorcycle enthusiasts. Quick question, looking at buying a motorcycle and I was going to get the T 100 but then a beautiful custom paint job on a street cup caught my attention. what’s your thoughts on which one you would prefer and I know you love your T 100

@DickWhistles

4 жыл бұрын

Redacted Videos Actually... I don’t own the T100. My videos were from demo rides. I ended up buying a... wait for it... Street Cup. My videos of the Scotland ride were made touring on the Street Cup. I love it actually. Better machine than the T100. Hope that helps.

@redactedvideos3655

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks! I low balled a dealer on a used 2017, 530 miles $5,550 I will see what happens. Neat custom deals on the tank, it’s the yellow and gray.

@DickWhistles

4 жыл бұрын

Redacted Videos nice! Hope it works out. Send pics to dickwhistles at gmail dot com Would love to see the custom work.

@redactedvideos3655

4 жыл бұрын

Well no go on the street cup after taxes it was out of my price range but I’m a keep my eye open One other quick question, if you know. How close is the street cup iwith the street twin and then you mentioned they changed/tweaked the engine a little bit do you like the 17’ and 18’ over the 2019 900ht engine

Is it called a "display" ? I would say "twin clocks" but is that correct? Dunno !

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

karlosh I ask myself the same question in the video. Thanks for the comment.

Lovely bike and I think it's worth the extra over the Royal Enfield. As an American how does it compare to the Harley 1200 Sportster?

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

splodge 57 the Triumph is a lot more planted and stable than the Sportster. The Sportster is narrow and twitchy competitively. You can’t mistake the character of a Harley, but you always feel like something is going to rattle loose. The Triumph felt more solid. It’s funny - I’m getting a lot of questions like this. I never really even thought of the Sportster as a comparable bike to the Bonneville. Thanks for the comment.

Can you comment on the relative durability and resale value of a T100 like this one and, say, the RE650, an SV650 or the Yamaha you have?

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

chris barrett I’ll start by saying, I never buy a bike considering resale value. The T100 will retain the most value of the ones you’ve mentioned. Followed by the Suzuki and the RE. Being 15 years old the Yamaha is at bargain basement prices and you should own it until it dies. If you were comparing a new FZ6, than the RE would be the least valuable at resale. No one sells their Suzuki SV so you could command a good relative price, but the Triumph would still command more money (percentage wise though the Suzuki could make more money at resale than the Triumph). Thanks for the comment.

@Simulera

5 жыл бұрын

Dick Whistles Thanks! Yeah, I’m just looking for reasons to buy yet another motorcycle and since about 1966 I’ve wanted a Bonneville, just because they are so conceptually perfect I think. In that respect I think the T100 make Bonneville more sense, the T120s, especially the speed twin, are cool but the 120s stretch the whole, “through a leg over and ride around, pretty fast if you want, but maybe not”, concept these bikes embody to me. Plus the 120s get sort of expensive for the type in my opinion. RE650s too; but really, they’re not the same yet. Great channel, thanks for your channel!

6'4 with a 30" inseam is insane. I am 5' 11 3/4, and have a 34" inseam.

Good review, im about to buy a 06 ..t 100 air cooled 865 with 65 h.p. 17000 k or 8500 miles.is $3000 us or $4000 canadian a good price

@DickWhistles

3 жыл бұрын

Low miles for an '06. I like bikes with low miles, but for some it's a red herring for possible issues. I like the carbed 865s. $3000usd is a good price for any motorcycle these days as long as its running and doesn't have any lingering issues. I'd have a mechanic look it over. If you can't check the oil for colour and consistency, have a look in the gas tank for rust or foul smells. Check the idle when its running and turn the idle screw on the carb and see what happens when you starve it to see how rough it gets and how open it is to begin with. Look to see if the tires are cracked or perished. An '06 Bonnie will have a lot of rust, check around the spokes on the rims. Let me know if you pick it up. What colour?

@algesbrek5695

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your quick reply and your advice, this bike belonged to his wife who died tragically 4 years ago. Thanks

I got the 2018 street cup, and I think it needs a 6th gear.

Next bike list T100, NC750x, Rebel 1100 or scout 60. That’s my list. What do you think?

@DickWhistles

3 жыл бұрын

Rich Mariner thanks for the message! Skip the NC750X (boring. Soooo boring.) The 2018 CB500X is so much better! Rebel 1100 will be interesting, though styling wise may be a let down over time. If you’re looking at the Scout 60, go for the full 100! Not that much more and soooo much more bike (I don’t mean power and displacement, but it has that too). T100 is great. What about the XSR900? (See my videos) New Trident? Honda CB650R? (See my video).

Re Ford Focus at 27:14. I guess he'll pass the Euro whatever emissions test :)

Hiya Dick. I wonder how the Kawasaki W800 compares with the Triumph ? Both aimed at the same market I guess .....

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

Billy Dickinson I will try one and let you know! Thanks for the comment.

@zzrwood

5 жыл бұрын

Dick Whistles Apparently Kawasaki will soon be releasing a new version of the W800 which will be more in line with the original W1, unlike the current street and cafe versions. Supposedly has a 19” front wheel and a lot more chrome.. 😁

@dougfielding8215

4 жыл бұрын

@@zzrwood And mid height handlebars. I bought the Street model with the black satin paint. Kawasaki quality was readily appearant. A large dealer network with reasonably priced parts is reassuring. You really can't go wrong with either the W800, the T100 or Interceptor. All are good bikes with very satisfied owners. The 360 degree crank, air cooling, bevel gear driven top end, 4 valves per cylinder, LED lighting and slipper clutch appealed to me. Plus it just plain felt the best to me when sitting on it. The sound from the tuned stock pipes is very pleasing. All I would wish for is belt final drive and hydraulic no maintenance lifters ala Harley.

How comparable it is to the interceptor in terms of performance and sound ?

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

vikas upadhyay the only thing the Interceptor does better is the price. The sound and performance are superior on the Triumph. But at twice the price, one needs to weigh their priorities. If they were the same price, the Triumph wins. Thanks for the comment.

@vikasupadhyay1398

5 жыл бұрын

@@DickWhistles thanks ..as always a pleasure watching your videos !

@stephenhadley2490

4 жыл бұрын

I made the mistake of test riding the interceptor and while I was there I thought I’d ride the T100. After that I no longer wanted the interceptor. Where I am the T100 is 40% more than the interceptor. Well worth the extra.

Really enjoyed this - what part of Canada are you from?

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY The American part...

@freemenofengland2880

5 жыл бұрын

@@DickWhistles Sounds like you've been in the UK too long - its softened your accent. It's almost transatlantic, very measured and wonderful to listen to. I guess Northern California.

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY Ha! Nah. NYC! We who grew up listening to the evening news all have non-regional diction and sound like we are from nowhere.

What's with the black blob?

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

Terry Wootton Dealer sticker. I did not have clearance to promote them. Thanks for the comment.

Good review. So with your own money would you buy this or sv650? I want to buy a bike...can’t get test rides. Here in the USA the triumphs are several thousand more than an sv650, but not matter..want whatever is better. I am looking for same thing as you. Is this clunky shifting at all? What are you currently riding of your own? For torque and just riding around I wonder if you would like a Harley Iron 883 or have you tied it already and it is not comfortable for some reason?worth the extra bucks over the Interceptor 650. P.S. just noticed you have an F700GS. Is that better than any of them?

@raymorris952

5 жыл бұрын

Build quality on the Suzuki sv is poor, the Triumph will have better resale value, I would by the Triumph all day long. Hope this helps.

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

dry509 for the money and the reliability, I’d go SV650 every day of the week. If you are not adverse to buying used, and you’re not looking for a modern retro, (I assume since you asked about the GS) get a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 for a couple of grand and ride it until it dies. Best bike I’ve ever owned (still own it...) I have a lot of bikes. My daily rider is a Royal Enfield Classic 500 (not an option for you if you want lots of highway miles). The Triumph is good, but not worth the money. If it was the same money as the SV, I’d but a Triumph. But for $3000+ more, the SV is a superior bike (actually for the same money, it’s probably superior). Look at the X version of you like modern retro styling. Spoiler (I just bought a Triumph, but you’ll have to stay tuned to find how why... I will say, however, if I did not own the FZ6 and the GS, I would have purchased the SV over the Triumph. If it was a one bike purchase, I would choose the SV over the Triumph. Let me think some more on it. Thanks for the comment.

@dry509

5 жыл бұрын

Dick Whistles Thank you for the reply. It is very helpful. There are a few FZ6’s for sale locally btw. The SV I would need to buy new as I do not see an6 used for sale.

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

dry509 you will not SVs for sale. People love them. The FZ6 should be cheap as chips. They are gold!

@dry509

5 жыл бұрын

Dick Whistles So, where does your F700GS fit into this picture. Another category all together?

which handles better, T120 or T100? not the power, just handling?

@DickWhistles

3 жыл бұрын

Biker1 The T100 handles better in my opinion. It is a fine combination of chassis and motor. I found myself trying to “keep up” with the T120.

@biker1581

3 жыл бұрын

@@DickWhistles thanks!!

Hello Dick! I was thinking about buying the Bonneville as my first motorbike. Would you recommend this bike or another for a beginner bike? Thanks

@DickWhistles

4 жыл бұрын

Bhavinder Jassar that’s a good question. It is tame for a 900, but I would not characterise it as a “beginner” bike. If you’re a responsible rider, I’d say it might be OK. 80Nm of torque is a bit for a new rider. You might want to check with your insurer. It may be very expensive to insure this bike as a new rider. Rewatching the video, makes me think maybe not a good first bike... If you like this styling, perhaps a Royal Enfield as a first bike? I like the Suzuki Sv650 for a first bike. Pre-2019 Honda Cb500x. Let me give it a think. Sorry if that’s not what you want to hear.

@bustajust

4 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2018 t100 as my first bike, an I absolutely love it. Very easy to learn and has enough power that you wont want another bike in a year. The handling and the balance of the bike is phenomenal. If I had the pick one thing that I didn't like about it it would be that on the highway the wind resistance is Pretty Tough definitely would recommend a shield

@DickWhistles

4 жыл бұрын

Justin Marong thanks for your first hand experience. I am sure it is valuable to viewers considering this as a first bike.

@markkulyas2418

3 жыл бұрын

I think there's a big misconception between first bike and 1st Street Bike. I have ridden dirt bikes my whole life so when I bought my first street bike I already had throttle control, so if you have throttle controlled mastered, the size of the engine is irrelevant. If this is your first motorcycle you've ever ridden in your life, then yes start with a small CC engine.

Wonder if you could get to review/compare the Japanese equivalent to this; the Kawasaki W800.

@DickWhistles

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been trying. Kawasaki’s are hard to find in Central London. I’ll try again after lockdown.

@DeenDesperado

4 жыл бұрын

@@DickWhistles Cool! Thanks.

Hey Dick, would you consider test riding the Kawasaki W800 as T100's direct competition?

@DickWhistles

4 жыл бұрын

It’s on the list for when the world opens back up! Thanks for the comment.

@andrzejgmitruk6297

4 жыл бұрын

@@DickWhistles many thanks in advance. Much appreciated!

What year model is this?

@DickWhistles

4 жыл бұрын

Anthony Pinson 2019

I know this is an older video but wanted to say, I researched the slipper clutch,and it's design creates a more smooth downshift as well as acceleration. Truly, the difference in the 1200 and 900 is obviously 300 CC's, but as for performance, a 900 will hit 100 or more mph, like the 1200, it just takes longer to get there. Also, the 1200 will go higher. And come on, obviously the 6th gear will definitely lower the rpms even at higher speeds.

Strange how you found this better than the street scrambler! I found it the other way, the scrambler has a 270 crank , I found it much better, more grunt, 30 to 70 mph in 3rd gear on the scrambler, in comparison I found the T100 a bit weady, perhaps you got a duff one? Both great bike's .

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

Ray Morris to what year Scrambler are you referring? The first gen liquid cooled Scramblers and the T100s share an engine.

rock n roll!

You didnt quite get the dubbing right over " cupping balls " hahhah. Good one Dick - Which do you like more, this bike or your Classic 500 ?

@DickWhistles

2 жыл бұрын

Classic 500. Hands down. And these days you can get two or three classics for the cost of a Speedmaster. Though I would recommend the Classic for long highway rides.

@tomstockell9481

2 жыл бұрын

@@DickWhistles Thanks Dick !

Seat height. Yeah, you really need to be able to flat foot. I had some salesman sort of say "but lots of riders use their tip toes on this bike" I thought "yeah and they often drop it on uneven, cambered ground"

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

karlosh I don’t always think riders need to be flat footed (unless they are new riders). My GS is taller than my inseam, and I’m very comfortable on it. American riders “learn” to put two feet down when stopped. European riders put one foot down and that is extremely forgiving on taller bikes. If ground clearance is an issue, than you need a taller bike. If you primarily ride on the road, then I agree, there is no reason to compromise on fit. Thanks for the comment.

Want an extra gear? As my 4 wheeled vehicle I have a super mini class car. At 70MPH the engine is doing 3400 rpm, where I keep trying to find the non existent 7th gear. Its blimin annoying ! Wish I still had my large family car that only did 2700rpm at 70MPH.

865cc or a true 900cc?

Ummm yeah, unless I missed it...What year is this friggin bike??!!!

So was this the 2018 model? I thought the new bike would have the power increase/torque loss of the new Street Twin and Street Scrambler.

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

David Besant nope. 2019. They left Well enough alone on the T100. Thanks for the comment.

The dated bit on these Bonnies is what appeals to me.

What country is this video in?

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

BobHunter1977 I suppose it depends on where one is viewing it... videos are ephemeral.

@BobHunter1977

5 жыл бұрын

@@DickWhistles Haha! Looks like England in any case!

@BobHunter1977

5 жыл бұрын

BTW I have a T120 and LOVE it. Used to have a 2001 Kawasaki W650. Loved it as well - I chose it over the Bonneville T100 of that year, a much better Bonnie than the Triumph! But the new Bonnies are SO much better. I would have gone with the T100 if I hadn't already had the W650. I was wanting a pretty significant increase in power, and the T120 definitely has it.

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

BobHunter1977 it tis!

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

BobHunter1977 nice. I felt uneasy on the T120. Didn’t feel comfortable with the frame and geometry with the increased power. Thanks again for the comments.

Aside from the cheap looking pinch-weld tank, aesthetically, the bike works. As with all examples of this genre, the question that springs to my mind is: When is a bike “retro” and when is it simply obsolete?

@markkulyas2418

3 жыл бұрын

If they redesign the fuel tank without that ugly pinch seam, the bike would look a 1000 Times better.

Love the overturned crashed car at 2:22 outside "Mr Sparkle" car wash and Dick keeps talks talking as if thats perfectly normal.......LOL

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

A. You don’t live in London, do you... ;>P Thanks for the comment.

Too hot I bet, my LS650 roasts my legs in the summer, i'ld go for the T120 for that reason alone, but there are several other reasons too .

You ride the street twin yet? Same engine. I’ve gotta make a choice between the t100 and twin. Hard choice to make

@DickWhistles

2 жыл бұрын

I have ridden the Twin. What year are you looking at? If you’re looking at a new one and styling is less important that performance - choose the Twin.

@tlong9812

2 жыл бұрын

@@DickWhistles looking at 2021 street twin. And i do like the style of it as much as t100. Almost

@tlong9812

2 жыл бұрын

@@DickWhistles and. Since i like both styles. Yes. I want the one that feels punchier and has a bit better performance.

This bike got spoiled when they went from air cooled to water cooled, all that extra weight up top. WHY?

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

James Haydon Euro regulations, that’s why. Thanks for the comment.

hes bleeping out the speed hes going haha

Good review. You've almost no British accent. How did that happen? Not a native?

@DickWhistles

3 жыл бұрын

Klaatu58 Almost no? I’ve never been accused of having a British anything! Not a native. An immigrant.

@Broken_Arrow58

3 жыл бұрын

@@DickWhistles You were easy to understand is what I meant. Unfortunate the T100 doesn't include the upgrades, aside from the motor, of the T-120. Adding them individually isn't smart money. Maybe that 1200 motor is just too much for the frame whereas the 900 is the sweet spot.

Is this a 2019?

@DickWhistles

4 жыл бұрын

Charles Gauthier I think so.

*is this filmed in England, UK, Great Britain?*

@DickWhistles

2 жыл бұрын

Why are you yelling?

This dude sounds like Randall from "Clearks".

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

chrisdigital that is a huge compliment!

@chrisdigital

5 жыл бұрын

@@DickWhistles I know!!! :) Keep on rockin!

@chrisdigital

5 жыл бұрын

@@DickWhistles Great overview of the bike. I own the street Twin and It's all kinds of fun. :)

Be interested to see ridden in real conditions as we have in New Zealand motorways don't test anything mountains and twisties do and some high speed stuff but this rider doesn't understand reality roadtesting

@DickWhistles

4 жыл бұрын

Roger Britton HA! You are correct. I do not understand REALITY... I forgot the one rule of sharing MY experience, is to recreate the microscopic narrow experience of riding IN NEW ZEALAND! I might also mention that the last comment I got on this video was complaining that I was tearing around country lanes on this bike... Good thing, I don’t care about any of it. Thanks for the comment.

Is going to be my 2 bike

@DickWhistles

4 жыл бұрын

carlos millan what’s your 1 bike?

@carlosmillan9832

4 жыл бұрын

i think i will choose the BMW scranble

@DickWhistles

4 жыл бұрын

carlos millan brutal.

@carlosmillan9832

4 жыл бұрын

@@DickWhistles maintenance is expensive

Is this 2018 or 2019?

@DickWhistles

5 жыл бұрын

dry509 2019

Maintance is expensive