Hi there

Does anybody here have experience with the later Triumph motorbikes? I'm planning to get me a new bike sooner or later, and the Bonneville is quite high on my want-list.

A look here tells you, that I'm used to Enduros, so a change to a street bike makes me hesitate a bit.

In any case my next one should be reliable, comfortable for daily use (no long trips), 50 to 90 HP, one or two cylinder, fairly light (below 220kg).

Any Ideas?

Thank you

Sunny greetings,
Ivo

A friend has one Ivo, err no, he has two, plus at lest one other Triumph - he loves them!
Had I not pretty much given up motorcycling I think a Bonnie would be my next bike (sold my Triumph Legend 900 last December).

If you watch MogTalk at all, you will find one of the moderators (in the USA) has recently purchased a Bonnie. Apart from changing the seat for longer trips, he seems to really enjoy it.

Cheers,

I had a Triumph Speedmaster 3 year (30.000km), it is the Bonneville as Cruser, very nice. Take care about the old Bonneville, some was horrible to adjust (Motor, Electr,..), allthe new ar no problem.
If we see as next week we discuse about details, I hope that the weather is ok
My frend is a Triumph Dealer http://www.moto-vise.be/
he is not happy, i have change to a BMW 1200GS

I had a '78 Bonnie back in the early '80s. Love to find another (at the right price). One of the few bikes I regret selling, my BMW R100RT was another...

Cheers,

Ivo,
an Italian colleague has a new one & a "real one". He likes the modern bike.
I had a T140V from 75 with the tear drop tank. A great bike but needs lots of TLC. I preferred my MG Le Mans MkIII.
John

Dear Ivo,

despite me dealing with the bavarian bikes a friend of mine runs Germany´s largest TRIUMPH-Dealership here - i might give you a hand!

Should you be looking for a VERY nice 2nd hand bike: we have on in truly brilliant condition to offer here in my business...

Ivo,
Good choice, I have had about 25 bikes over the years (only 3 of which Japanese) The new bonnie (2001) was one of my favourites. Not realy a long distance bike, but great for chucking about and having fun with. Not too powerfull, but nippy because of low gearing. Great fun. I put lower bars on it, much nicer (lean against the wind a bit more) and look cool. See picture in the galerie. Put on the factory supplied loud pipes and it sounds glorious too. I had a '68 bonnie before. The real thing, nice but indeed needs a lot of care and vibrates like mad. The new Bonnie is bullet-proof. Good luck, JT

One of the chaps at work has bought an older one - I will try and find out the year for you - he absolutely loves it.

He actually has two - a 1978 and a 1979 - his short summary was that the 1960s are more collectable (twice the price); however, the 1970s are better quality (engine, brakes, etc). He uses them to commute to work and for weekend rides.

He isn't riding one of them today, otherwise I would have taken a photo for you.

PS - he found one on eBay and the other via a friend.

Thanks for the feedback, guys

My 800DR is still going strong. It's the first bike, that I bought new. That was 16 years and 64000km ago. I absolutely love it and I'm so much used to it that I would like to keep it forever.
On the other hand, I'm starting to feel the "want" for a change

Unfortunately I don't have the space for two bikes...
But no rush... we shall see....

Sunny greetings,
Ivo