"ooh ey ah ey ou its eaugh misraebleugh wea ah ol deagh." couldnt be happier 10/10

@TAYM

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 thanks MR 😊

We chose the T100 having ridden both. The T100 was more than adequate even two-up. Our decision was based on value for money (for us). The T120 throttle was very on/off and jerky in comparison too. I put this down to the T100 having a single throttle body. But, as you say, with the T120 it depends on the mode selected. I therefore think it was more a case of the mapping between modes not being quite right - something they've been able to tweak and refine over the years? I prefer the handling of the T100 too. Not having twin gyroscopes at the front definitely makes it more flickable. Someone on youtube commented that the performance of the T100 was inadequate and "laughable". But I think he was a wind-up keyboard warrior rather than someone who could deliver a proper, considered opinion. In two years of riding I've never felt the need for more power - not even once. And as for 6th gear cruising above 80mph? On a naked bike, really? To anyone who's about to make the choice, I always say try them back to back if you can - with a pillion if you're going to ride two up. What's right for one person might not suit another. Great video 👍

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Thanks PGB 😊 couldn’t agree more😊 I love my T100 😊

@lauriebloggs8391

2 ай бұрын

How about belt drive????

Good morning TAYM, as always an honest report of your impressions. How nice that the T120 was able to restore its reputation a little. As you know, I drive a T120 myself and love it dearly. I've always wondered what problems you seem to have had with your T120, as my Bonnie runs smoothly and like Swiss watch. A comment on whether you need such a big engine: We are talking about our hobby here. Very few of us really depend on the motorbike as our only means of transport. In this respect, the question does not arise as to whether a smaller engine would not be sufficient, because riding a motorbike is actually unreasonable in itself - but it is enormous fun! And combining something inherently unreasonable with the question of whether a smaller engine wouldn't be more reasonable is completely pointless. The only thing that matters in this discussion is the grin factor and the emotions that the bike triggers in the owner. Everyone has to assess this for themselves and there is no better or worse, no reasonable or unreasonable. One more comment on your remark that the neck hurts at higher speeds. I wear an AGV K6 on the Bonnie. This helmet is light (carbon fibre), extremely quiet and has fantastic aerodynamics. The faster you go, the more the helmet behaves like a wing of an aeroplane, lifting the head slightly as if on a cushion of air. The effect probably depends on what kind of bike you are riding. On a naked bike it works very well. Have a good week and ride carefully! Best regards from Germaqny, RK

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Marvellous comment, couldnt agree with you more. For me, bikes are more than a hobby or sport, riding is my main transport. 😊 Thank you

@stevebolton8471

Жыл бұрын

I fitted a Dart screen to the T100. Reduces wind pressure on your body but still feels like a naked bike. I had a carbon fibre helmet, loved the weight reduction but it was noisy. Good to hear (lol) agv make a quiet one.

@mariuszstysiak4284

2 ай бұрын

- Why peple choose 1200ccm engines? - Because they are there...

I love the T100 but when I took my bike in for a service I wanted to see how much the 2021 spec T120's were improved over my brother's 2017 model. I agree with everyhting you said. The bike is smooth and the suspension is much improved. The steering feels a bit lighter than before, pssibly the clutch is too, and the standard rear shocks are way better than the 2017 model. However the T100 just feels lighter, the clutch is lighter, the gearbox is smoother. Also you can run smoothly in a higher gear on the T100 (it will happily sit at 30 in 4th) and performance in 5th at national speeds is lively. At motorway speeds the T120 ia more relaxing as the 6th gear reduces the revs. This is the T120 superpower, the 6th gear reduces fuel consumption at higher speeds. The T100 is a lot of bike for the price. The T120 has modes, twin discs, rubber fork gaiters and cruise is standard for the price for another 2K? On either bike I would buy a rack, heated grips, center stand and dresser bar for additional lights. On the T100 I added cruise because, speed cameras. I love the way engine braking on a Bonnie is good enough so that the cruise actually stays at the selected speed. Any Bonneville will make you happy. Depending on your personal size and preference there's a Bonnie for everyone!

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Marvellous comment, thank you 😊 there is indeed 😊

Really interesting. The T120 is undeniably nice, but the T100 is near perfect for real world riding on public roads. The great thing about naked bikes is that 70mph feels fast 😁👍

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Even on the Tiger sat bolt upright, 90 mph or more is so very easy 🤔 urm least I suspect it would be 😊😂😂😂

@GapBahnDirk

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM I have heard that you are right! :-)

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@GapBahnDirk 😊😂😂

I had one of these for two days.It feels so much better than my old Street Twin.Great on the motorway.It feels like I"m hanging on for dear life on the Street Twin on the motorway but the T120 felt good at high speed and so much more stable with better suspension.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Interesting 😊 I guess there is quite a weight difference between them which helps stability. 😊 thank you

Really enjoyed that Dude...love to see it again on a clear day. I have 121,500 Km on my 2017 T100 thinking about a step up if I change any time soon. Centre stand? Yes they removed that and the pillion gripper bar and then announced a lighter bike...cheeky sods

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 yes very cheeky 😂😂 thanks AC 😊

TAYM, thanks for the mutter. As an owner of a '22 T120 Black, I agree with your assessment on the pulling, sounds and style. BTW, it was your switch to Rain mode that toned down the lurching. When I'm in Road mode, the throttle is snatchy, just saying. Don't get me wrong, I love my Bonnie, warts and all.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

That’s interesting, I used to try the rain mode but it never really changed things for me on mine. This one just seemed a lot smoother all round. They are lovely bikes. 😊 thank you

@stevebolton8471

Жыл бұрын

I didn't use Rain mode on the 21 T120 black I rode last Friday and throttle response was completely smooth. Maybe TAYM and I were kucky?

What a lovely sound. And I know exactly what you meant when you muttered about being in the wrong gear.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

sounds great!

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

They do, no argument from me on that score😊

Thanks for the ride!

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

😊

@BlakesPipes

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM sorry if I was all over the place back there as it was an early morning and I didn't have my meds yet and the spine is still giving me problems. But it was nice to take a shower again with all that rain. Lol, great video of a reboot of the old.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@BlakesPipes thank you, hope you are in less pain now😊

Great mutter and refresh on the T120, I always find it amusing when people disagree with a completely subjective view on a bike, you can only comment on the bike you are riding and how it feels for you, that's social media for you. You were not alone with your issues, it does appear to have been sorted.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Thank you😊 it has to have been something to do with the ride by wire or ecu. Or maybe different suppliers of the same. Who knows, I certainly don’t 😂😂😂

@stevebolton8471

Жыл бұрын

My bro's 2017 model had the problem and it was a pain to cure.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@stevebolton8471 strange isn’t it 🤔

Nice ride TAYM and I didn’t think you would go back to the 120 either, the T100 is way enough power for daily use and is easy to ride with slow speed and has more than enough for overtaking when needed…. I’m sure if Triump would make a 650cc Bonneville it would be enough too …. wouldn’t mind me for sure 😄 but that said I’m eager to see the BSA’s coming out on the roads and see the real world reviews on them …. that might be one future bike for me to have next to my T100

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Yes, only a couple of weeks to wait now (subject to weather at sea) 😊

It’s a shame that Betty wasn’t as good as this model, but you made the right decision at the time, and ended up with the right bike for you in Buddy. Yes it’s nice to have more power, but let’s face it, if power was the only consideration we wouldn’t have the pleasure we get riding the Classic 500’s.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

So very true😊 thank you for reminding me 😊 spot on

@stevebolton8471

Жыл бұрын

We rode one of the Enfield 350’s and just couldn’t stop laughing at how much fun the 350 single was. Absolute joy to ride.

@asacarrick1385

Жыл бұрын

@@stevebolton8471 I had a test ride on 350 Enfield it felt like being on a fishing boat Pop Pop Popping along, fun on short trips

Enjoyed that, I certainly wouldn’t have gone out in that weather. I do like the Bonny’s, but somehow just prefer the T100, don’t know why as I have never ridden either 😂

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 it’s a nice number 😊

As you know I absolutely love my 2020 T120 Bud Ekins.. It's true the throttle can be a bit snatchy in traffic but you can ride around that if you drop it into rain mode round town, it doesn't really affect riding it above 15mph. I also think the extra 35nm of torque (over the T100) rather than the 15bhp that makes it such a blast to ride. The new Euro 5 (2022 version) has had loads of standard equipment deleted (centre stand, dresser bar and grab rail saves 10kg alone) and it now has aluminium rims to "save weight" but to my mind that just makes it less value for money than the previously fully loaded 2020/21 version. Ok you do get cruise control now but that's at the expense of heated grips and I know what I'd prefer!

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

In effect, what they have done is put the price up without putting the price up😂😂

@richiedewen9289

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM yep that's about it! 🤷🏼

@stevebolton8471

Жыл бұрын

A lot because most Triumph accessories require a fitting kit too.

@johnmartin7158

Жыл бұрын

Whilst you’re correct, I find the biggest difference is the weight of the front wheel as in rotational forces. Even if it was heavier, the lighter weight in front is awesomely better.

@PhilipBallGarry

Жыл бұрын

I was disappointed by the deletion of heated grips in favour of CC. Triumph might be pandering to the USA market here. Lack of sidestand is also a bit mean on the premium version of the "T" bikes.

Nice one , Mr TAWM (mean weather) !

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 thank you 😊

It's so interesting hearing you describe your ride. You're a true storyteller. Sounds like you're impressed with this 120, vs Betty. And you did say you've had her in the shop for the lurch problem,but still had it? As long as you're happy,it doesn't matter. Ride safe my friend. I still say, under 70 the t100 is fine. It's only when you are at the 70 range and u need that umph, in passing or getting out of a congested traffic mess,the 120 and the 6th gear is nice.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@stevebolton8471

Жыл бұрын

Give me a 500cc bike and I'll get through traffic. More excitement than a 1200! 😀

@peterford9369

Жыл бұрын

@@stevebolton8471 I'm sure. Some of the 5 and 6 sport bikes have more horsepower than a T 120.

That is a lovely looking bike

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

They are, but Bart doesn’t think so 😂😂😂

First chance of a half decent run since picking up my T120 a month ago - popped along the Fosse to Caffeine and Machine - I'm revelling in the rock solid chassis and low down grunt - if the T120 sprouted wings it would surely be a Hawker Hurricane

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

And the T100 the Spitfires 😊

Isn`t it a pity that dealers (who SHOULD) know their bikes inside out could not have sorted that bike(maybe diagnosticallly) to your satisfaction. I think if they had, you would not have changed to the T100 however much you like it. What they are actually saying is that YOU as the purchaser do not know when something is wrong.... the proof being in your vlogs that you do know, .....they should have sorted it. What happened to the customer always being right. By swapping to the T100 shows that their efforts were unsatisfactory, just a good job you are more than happy with it.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

I had that very discussion with them, a couple of times. They said that there was nothing wrong or couldn’t find anything. Disappointing I know. In my day job I am in the perfect position to do something about it but couldn’t be bothered. The technical evidence required is just too expensive to obtain and it could all come down to an opinion, a riding style or some random oddity🙄 we live and learn 😊

@Snapper2110

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM But it`s why a lot of us were impressed by the Japanese, especially Honda, back in the 1970`s, yes a lifetime ago, I know. But it is why Brit manufacturers lost out, pity really. Sorry Mr TAYM for the rant on your behalf, I forgot to say thanks for the ride round especially in the rain, you did get excited by that low down grunt on the acceleration though, I could tell. Its this enthusiasm with anything "Bike" related that makes you 10 or 20 minutes perfect. See you next time.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@Snapper2110 absolutely right, no apologies necessary. Always welcome any interaction, it’s the reason for the channels existence 😊 so thank you 😊

Good morning TAYM nice steady ride here 2 of the same bikes but worlds apart how there ride. Just a quick one not at the NEC I’m sick in bed since yesterday sorry cannot get back there

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Hope you feel better soon 😊

@SOLOMOTOUK

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM thanks that’s public transport for you a woman on the bus back from when I set up at NEC was I’ll all over the floor obviously I’ve caught it from that. Thank you again 👍👍👍

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@SOLOMOTOUK motorcycles, the perfect isolation transport 😊

@SOLOMOTOUK

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM definitely right there 100% thinking of taking the seats out the vip bus and buying a ramp to wheel the in on Sunday never catching public transport again 👍👍🙏

Ahhh that’s a lovely looking Bonny in black/ Grey Does look marvelous and @ £11095 Not too bad price really not cheap but quality machine ya get what you pay for Wouldn’t mind trying one against my old T100 myself one day Excellent review TAYM 😊😊😊😊😊

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

I would be really interested to know what you think. Definitely a lot more grunt but I reckon I could lose myself on the T100 down the back roads😊

@-old-school-motorcyclesltd

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM Yes il give one a go early next year certainly for sure 👍👍

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@-old-school-motorcyclesltd marvellous

It was Dick Whistles who complained about the blinker switch and I agree with him. The lurching you mention is present on my 2020 T120 but I lesson the affect by using rain mode in traffic. In regards to the newer model you rode I believe the whole bike is lesser weight due to no center stand, no radiator guard, no grab rails and lighter wheels not to mention no heated grips but lightened engine components to make the engine spool up quicker. All in all a slightly lighter, slightly quicker model with fewer accessories but cruise control which I wonder if it could be added to the T100 though I wonder if you would have use for it? Thanks for an enjoyable but wet video!

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I noticed the bits that seem to have fallen off since 2020 😂😂😂 Thanks for you kind comments 😊

@johnmartin7158

Жыл бұрын

Do you know a blinker switch that I can replace mine with and it will be compatible. Pointy is annoying I agree.

Ilike it but I would want a center stand and I have been looking at the speed twin so what 's the difference apart from cosmetics I will be changing next year all being well from a four to a twin so could either the Speed twin or this 120 do the job that's the question 😉great watch again cheers👌👍

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

That’s a good point👍

Another splendiferous, if rather damp, video review. I salute your fortitude. I had a T120 in 2018, Superb engine and fuelling was spot on. Poor suspension spoiled it for me and it never 'felt' right on bumpy bends. In contrast my Kawasaki 900RS suspension floated along very nicely. No centre stand on a bike with inner tube tyres! How can you deal with a puncture?? Although that's the same with my Moto Guzzi V7 Special ....

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

I had exactly the same problem with my 120. Couldn’t really test the new one on the bends due to the conditions. The centre stand thing is our own fault, we all excepted it on a few bikes and now most manufacturers don’t bother on the assumption we will still buy the bike, which we will of course 😊 frustrating isn’t it😊 thank you

@johnmartin7158

Жыл бұрын

Correct. I had the 2018. I’ve now got a 2022. And put YSS g-t suspension rear shocks on. Massive difference. Bar end mirrors as well.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@johnmartin7158 nice 😊

I've ridden a T100 for a few thousand miles, but it seems to lack power on the mountains. It also seems like it struggles a bit on the freeways without the sixth gear. Think I may switch to the T120 since freeway speeds here are 75 mph. (120 kph) Also, cruise control is very nice for those 5hr+ days on the bike. Great video by the way!

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 living in Suffolk UK I am lucky in that we don’t have any mountains but I could see that might be a problem, a small one at least. When touring or just long distance trips I always think it’s nice to have more power than you need, makes for a more relaxed ride😊

@levimaguire1850

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM Definitely agree! My buddy and I rode 6,500 miles through the US in twenty days and we both wished we had cruise control on those fourteen hour days. lol

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@levimaguire1850 in the uk the best thing about the cruise control is the average speed sections and road works on the motorway. Makes much easier😊

@stevebolton8471

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM And speed cameras in towns and villages.

I had the T120 and sold it this summer. It is a marvellous bike indeed. Downsides for me were the tubed tires and the position of the silencers. They block all easy maintenance on the chain. Too much of a hassle on long touring trips.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

I found exactly the same. It is absolutely ridiculous isn’t it. Removal of the silencer just to adjust the chain, least if you are on your own and you want to torque up correctly. 😊 I also noted that some other bits seem to have fallen off since 2020, the dresser rail and grab rail are also missing from the 2022 model along with the centre stand 🙄 thank you 😊

@ruahinesrider

Жыл бұрын

Is T100 the same have to remove silencer to adjust chain?

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@ruahinesrider yup 😂😂😂

@ruahinesrider

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM Street Twin seems to have shorter & up swept muffler & might make it easier for chain maintenance.Aftermarket exhaust system will make it easier. Has made think twice about T100 & favoring Street Twin more with different style mufflers & have alloy wheels too but don't look as good.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@ruahinesrider I could understand that. It’s not insurmountable. Just a pain and poor design I think 😊

I love the T100, you know that, I would love the T120 as well, but the ’extra’ do you need it on these roads and traffic situations? That is the question I ask myself. I haven’t tried a T120, we have a T100 at home and she does an excellent job💖 I don’t have to look further anymore at this moment, I love our Bonnie

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

They are marvellous and as I said in the review of the T100, simply perfect 😊

@Swedenbonnie

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM I know, I know! And I listened to you🤣 And still do🤣 Thanks Mr.Taym for an another fandabidozi review! The clocks… the Mickey Mouse mirrors… the burble… Ticks all the senses💖

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@Swedenbonnie 😂😂😂

You sure picked an awful day for a ride, but enjoyed your talk. But there is no denying, the Bonneville everyone loved back in the day, was a lighter 650 called a T120, and as long as you can do a ton-up, all that is needed. I am way past the "bigger is better" syndrome. I think a T100 is in my future, unless I go with a 650 from Royal Enfield, which matches the old 650 of yester-year and throws in a few extra gears in the tranny.. I still have a winter to think it over.. might be a better "Retro" feel for me. I enjoy your videos, thank you 👍

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️ marvellous, comment 😊 thank you

@stevebolton8471

Жыл бұрын

The 650 interceptor is a fine bike but you get what you pay for with a triumph and the 650 is a bit bouncy and er, exciting at the front end. Even with the crappy standard Pirelli tyres the T100/120 handle a good deal better than the interceptor with relatively long service intervals.

@Justaguyinnc

Жыл бұрын

@@stevebolton8471 all that might be the beauty of the RE.. and a "retro" feel.. we even rode bikes without helmets back then.. oh the horror.. 😂🤣😂

@asacarrick1385

Жыл бұрын

Ridden both a few times as well as my T100. The Enfields are priced about right, perhaps even a little over priced. Canny bikes but you wouldn't compare a Ford Popular to a Jaguar so don't do it wi' bikes

Nice one TAYM, I don't think you're the only one who's had issues with the T120 especially the earlier ones, a few people said the throttle was a bit on or off, and generally thought the T100 was the better bike. Sounds like Triumph have now sorted it out....

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

It does seem that way 😊 but the centre stand, dresser rail and grab rail have all disappeared 🤔 i wonder if there is a connection 😂😂😂

@Jagshemasher

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM - money - got to build it to a price

In regards to self cancelling indicators, I finally have to say something about them and I do NOT like them. I have a 1999 Sportster that does have them and the reason I dislike them is, many times I want to warn driver's a little early that I'll be turning so I activate them just a tad ahead of time. The problem is they cancel after a certain distance as well! So even though you KNOW you pressed the indicator button and started flashing, they are now off waiting to turn because you went too far, leaving you like a sitting duck. They are good SOME TIMES but not always just like non self cancelling are. Pros and cons to both.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Yes, very true🤔 swings and roundabouts I guess 😊 thank you 😊

Thanks Mr TAYM, suffering for your art. How old was Buddy (sounded like Betty for the first half, or was it Betty sounding like Buddy for the second half?) Anyway, throttle spacer and fuelling mods for '22 and lighter internals may have sorted the jerkiness. Did notice vibrato on the washboard, but then they're not Öhlins...you say do you need the extra grunt yet seemed to enjoy it and would notice with a pillion or touring (also 6th gear for the latter). T100 cheaper, insurance, mpg (non-motorway), brake pads, tyres (extra power, weight)...me, I'm still tossing up between T120, Thruxton and Ducati 950s and leaning towards relaxed cruising with occasional gruntiness over squirting about sportily at my time of life, tho there's some still in me. Be safe mate.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Right, Buddy is my T100 which I bought New in May to replace my 2020 T120 (Betty, the unruly one). I realised watching it back it was a bit confusing due to the conversations I have in my head without verbalising them 😂😂 due to my ADHD and Autism 😂😂. I can’t deny I like the extra power, who could, it’s marvellous but on my own (no camera) I can ride my T100 much quicker down the back roads than I could the T120 and much more comfortable. I think I had a dodgy T120 right from the start, nothing you could put your finger on, just not right. Any how, this one seemed fine so who knows 😂😂😂

@AuxesisHyperbole666

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM As long as you don't name the next one Bertie, Batty, Bartie or Butty we'll be ok! Enjoy. 😄

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@AuxesisHyperbole666 😂😂😂😂

Ive owned a Honda CB1300S for 14 years. Its a great big bike but has loads of torque and is great on A and B roads. Like the T100 it has only 5 gears and could do with a 6th gear on motorways. Im considering changing this year as 71 now and plan to look at T100 and T120. I think i may find the T100 underpowered but the T120 is not signigicantly lighter which would be my reason for changing. My other concern is build quality although nice is not up to the honda standard. Think a couple ofvtest rides in order. Lovely bikes

@TAYM

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Nigel 😁 there isn’t much difference in weight but a lot of difference in ease of riding 😁 least I think so 😁 will be interesting to know whether you end up seduced by the torque of the 120 😁

what do you think caused the lurching in previous bike

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

I think a combination of the ride by wire and the ecu but just not sure. 😊

Check out Pual Henshaw HE has built 612cc kit on 500.It wouldn't be as reliable as stock 500.If you want to do a build like that buy a Euro 4 Interceptor or GT & build a 865cc big bore kit also be way more reliable. Hitchcocks sells 612 kits as well as 865 big bore kit for the Euro 4 bikes. Euro 5 650 bikes can't currently do 865 but can do a Hitchcocks Stage 2 cam & high comp pistons kit & have Dyno sheets which show 55rwhp.A cam & high comp pistons is half the cost & need a clutch upgrade & gearbox stays smooth similar to 650 as 865 with clutch upgrade is clunky & 1st gear is tricky due to the tourqe.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Thanks RR, very interesting 😊

How was the bike in corners? You mentioned previously that your own T120 did not feel comfortable at times. I think they have also dropped heated grips from the current models, cost cutting me thinks.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

You saw the weather 😂😂😂 couldn’t really test it but it did feel a little better just on the bit I did. Definitely cutting costs but not price. 🙄 a big thing for me was the fact that the mode didn’t reset when turned off. The number of times I filled up and forgot to put back in to rain🙄😂😂😂

@blearyview2254

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM One of the reasons for me thinking about the T120 over the T100 was there was little price difference that saw the T120 having a centre stand and heated grips already fitted and both now gone along with the rails. It an expensive bike getting even more so, time to ponder me thinks.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@blearyview2254 they haven’t put the price up much though, I guess they are trying to stay competitive. The grab rail is about £270, centre stand about £200 and should imagine heated grips similar, prices without fitting so I reckon you are looking at just under £1000 if you added them. 🙄

Nice vid, well executed - no one needs a T120 (or even a T100) - there are lots of bikes out there I consider far enough bike. However, rode the T100 and T120 and loved the planted feel, the torque and power much more then the mopedesque behaviour of the T100. Would the T100 have been enough bike? Of course! Would it made me happy? No! So for the T120 I went and love to ride it every day. Stay safe Q

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Marvellous. What year is your 120😊

@TheQ427

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM a 2016 - black, but this ashgrey version - loved the friendly appearance more then the black glossy version.

I used to be all about chrome on a cruiser or Bonneville style bike but I have to say I like the blacked out look more these days. I'd black out my 2017 Ultra Classic if it wouldn't bankrupt me.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

It’s funny how our tastes can change and change back again 😊 I think there are just some bikes that suit one style and some another. 😊 variety is the spice of life I guess 😊 thank you

@pinkiewerewolf

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM Well said!

@asacarrick1385

Жыл бұрын

Sorry mate don't agree. When you paint something black, no matter what it is, you kill the detail and that is the biggest difference between these classic bikes and say the Japanese where the engine bays look like a lump of coal.

@pinkiewerewolf

Жыл бұрын

@@asacarrick1385 RE knows we’re looking for different aesthetics.

@pinkiewerewolf

Жыл бұрын

@@asacarrick1385 You know, Paddington needs a home. Regardless of his chrome if I lived in that area I’d take him home with me.

I've never had the snatchyness that some have mentioned, but the dealer did say they had to rebalance my throttle bodies at 500 miles since they were off a bit. Also I've heard of people getting the computer software reloaded and that sorting it out. The dealer I bought mine from doesn't do test rides, they don't even install a battery or load the computer software until you buy it. They don't even test ride it, you get it with zero miles. They told me since it's your bike, your the only one who gets to ride it. At least I know no one else has been thrashing around on it. 😄😄😄

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Very interesting 😊 how do they know it’s safe for the road?

@2wheelvintage361

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM 🤷‍♂️Faith?? 😄😄😄😄

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@2wheelvintage361 😂😂😂

@stevebolton8471

Жыл бұрын

I expect a test ride is part of PDI. Also usually a bike is ridden briefly after a service to check all is OK.

@2wheelvintage361

Жыл бұрын

@@stevebolton8471 my bike had zero miles when I got it, they told me no one rides it but the owner

Is tubeless better than tube tires? What do you do if you get a flat in a tubed tire miles from the house?

@TAYM

6 ай бұрын

I have exactly the same thoughts but apparently you can fix a lot of punctures with a kit and a foot pump if you have tubeless. If you have tubes you need tyre levers and realistically, need to get the wheel off. 🤔 for most it’s not going to be an issue 😁 thanks Rider 😁

@leeinwis

3 ай бұрын

@@TAYM I was thinkin of learnin to change tubes , I mean can it be that much harder than changing a bicycles ? I expect it to be slower going but..maybe I can learn to .

@TAYM

3 ай бұрын

@@leeinwis it ok in your garage but out on the highway or down a country lane without access to random levers, hammers and lube not to mention sticky plasters and germaline for your knuckles 😂😂😂😂 or is that just me 😂😂

If only Triumph would put a six speed box on the T100/900 Speed Twin!!!!!!!!

@TAYM

2 ай бұрын

Thanks C 😁 I only occasionally go for the missing sixth 😁😂😂😂

Wish they fitted the fake monobloc's to the T100, that's the only thing missing

@TAYM

3 ай бұрын

Thanks BS 😁

My t120 is fine at 30 in 3rd very smooth.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

The test bike I rode in 2020 before buying mine was perfect too. 😊 What year is yours?

@snaketree11

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM 2020

Boomdiggidy ! 👍 🇦🇺 Is Triumph still made in the UK ?

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@racheltaylor6578

Жыл бұрын

They do build some models in the UK as well as Brazil and Thailand.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

They may start building more models in the UK again soon, at least I think that’s the plan. Especially now the cost of shipping is so expensive. 😊

@ruahinesrider

Жыл бұрын

Thailand only one's made in Britain would be prototypes & been years since Hinkley built Triumphs for production.Haven't heard of them making them in Brazil but doesn't surprise me.R.E opened a plant in Argentina producing just 3 models the Himalayan & probably Scram now & the 650's to keep up with demand in South & Latin America. A guy in NZ said HIS Interceptor was made in Argentina.

I guess the van with the glass top was a cab for Giraffe?🤔😎

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂 never thought of that😂😂😂 marvellous

@stevebolton8471

Жыл бұрын

Look like the offspring of a vw microbus and a bus shelter. Or it's fitted with a greenhouse.

Who on earth, with a big heavy bike, chain driven that requires maintenance would want the convenience of a centre standard? 😵😁 Nothing beats cleaning and lubing your chain on the side stand, or adjusting the chain. I hope the next thing to go is that awfully convenient wet sump, fingers crossed we can go back to total loss oil systems 😋. Come on triumph, a £billion bike and you can't bung in a stand! Oh and morning TAYM 😊

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 glad I didn’t mention the missing dresser rail or grab rail or heated grips that seem to have vanished since 2020 models. And I am soooo glad I didn’t remind you that you have to take the exhaust off to adjust the chain 😊😂😂😂😂

@icedidi

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM 😋🤣 just as well

@ruahinesrider

Жыл бұрын

Don't need a center stand for maintenance better off with a paddock stand for maintenance. A center stand is 5mm out when checking slack & a paddock stand is like the bike sitting on the ground. Center stand be good for fixing flat tyre's if you on alloy rims & tubeless. Center stand the rear wheel is floating & moves up & down as stand mounted on frame as a paddock stand lifts bike by bobbins mounted on rear swing arm mimicking the tyre on the ground for more accurate for checking chain slack.If you got alloys having both be the one & get by without one on spoked tyre's.Also using a motorcycle chock in the front at home will extend side stand spring life & side stand risers are good on short side stand like on R.E 650.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@ruahinesrider can’t fit bobbins because of the exhausts 😊

@ruahinesrider

Жыл бұрын

@@TAYM You don't need bobbins paddock stands come in both styles one with bobbins & metal u clamps & one with rubber L mounts that lift up the frame or swing arm cause alot of bikes can't or don't use or have holes for bobbins.Look into it rubber mounted paddock stand that doesn't need bobbins lifts frame or swing arm & being rubber won't mark or scuff paint work. rubber

I had a T120 Black in 2016. Was very excited to get it but the ownership experience was poor and I flogged it. Jerky throttle, wiring harness was badly installed around the headstock and wire wheels were out of true. Been with Honda since, nuff said.

@jfro5867

Жыл бұрын

Oh yea…the clocks misted up inside aswell….

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like history repeating itself. A case of the 1970s 😂😂

I still think that this kind of bike should be much lighter than that.

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

I think you may be right

Ken Goodwin??

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

British designed ,made in Taiwan.

@Foggy9520

2 ай бұрын

THAILAND .... quite different.

@rgkgamedogs5345

Ай бұрын

British designed and produced assembled in Thailand