2019 Triumph Bobber Black Review: 5 Best Things

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[richlamp]

Great to see this video! I picked up a Bobber Black exactly a week ago and have been really enjoying it.

[DrSinisster]

I love my Bobber Black. Every meet I get lots of ppl asking me about it, and just loving it. Sounds great, brakes great, maneuverable at low speed, I can steer it with my knees at higher speed it's easy to maneuver IMO, and so much more awesomeness. Only thing I can see ppl not liking is comfort, and luggage capacity. Im 270lbs 6FT I find its not too bad for comfort 90% of the time. If you wanted comfort why did you get a Bobber IMO. Also the ability to bring stuff with you, again why would you get a Bobber for touring. If you want a great custom looking bike without the headaches how could you not get a Triumph Bobber Black.

[richmighty]

I want to buy one. I love bobbers. And I think owning a triumph would be a dream come true.

[thecappy]

I test rode the whole fleet. Bought a speed twin. I think it's triumphs best street bike.

[zachlowe]

I have the 2019 Triumph Bobber Black and I love it. I need to get an aftermarket exhaust though as it is to quite.

[deanbeeston]

I too have a 2018 street twin and yes I agree the brakes are shocking, I have realised that I need to leave a little more space.

[unkindguy]

They will definitely improve this bike next year. Its their best selling bike! Maybe a bobber tfc? If not at least improved suspension, brakes and 100+ hp.

[malacite]

I test rode one of these. Was awesome, but I went for the Thruxton R.
More comfortable seating position for me.
And a bigger fuel tank.
And I think it's even prettier!

[stuartmahoney]

Spot on review. I have had a bobber black for the past 7 months and love it. It has had a few minor mods just waiting for a British customs rear light to go in production. The brakes in my opinion still need sharpening up. Rumour has it the bobber for 2020 is getting an update.

[janetdouglas]

I just bought a new 2018 triumph bonneville bobber black...I absolutely love it....been riding for 40 years...this bike put the fun back in riding for me anyways..i also have a 2016 harley road king which is like driving a tank compared to the bobber...great for just riding about when you dont plan on going far...i get tons of looks when im out riding with my harley buddies...stripped down old school basic ride...love it...RONALD DOUGLAS...just realized its my wifes youtube account...lol

[michaelevans]

Think you should mention servicing costs on your reviews, after all it is a big thing to consider when purchasing a motorcycle . Good review though Bob.

[tjdier]

Great video as usual, Rob. I was fortunate enough to borrow a Bobber for the day a few weeks back, I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. Pulls like a damn train too!

[leegingerninja]

I did test ride one about 8 months ago. The one I rode had Ape bars on it lol . Was ok . Like I said to you before, is one hell of a sexy looking bike, but for me it kinda felt small like a 125 . Obviously not power wise . The engine is great on it, but I feel I made the right choice with my street twin .
As always, great vid man 👍👍👍

[BigMoeFo]

On my V9 Bobber I bought touch up paint and it works great. Also had a plastic bag melt on my exhaust...WD40 and a lot of patience does the job

[docgreen]

A great short review. Thanks. I have the Speedmaster (just over 12 months) and there are lots of shared qualities AND faults with these bikes. Of course there’s becoming quite a range of specialist (non Triumph) add-ons available for customising. A guy called Stuart Fillingham on UT deals extensively with these for the Bonneville Triumph range; all very interesting but can be relatively expensive.
The suspension is hard and I’m not sure what’s available to help with that. The key thing is the low travel range on the suspension; I bottom out regularly on “B” and side roads, which can spoil the ride. You do have to adjust the riding style a little on sweeping bends and reverse camber roundabouts otherwise the pegs ground out very easily. Servicing and simple chain maintenance can be a chore as there’s no centre stand combined with the very low attachment point for bobbins make the choice of paddock stand a specialist undertaking!!
The looks of this and the Speedmaster are great (IMO) but the way the wiring loom is attached by rubber bands to the bars at the front of the bike seems like a short term solution. I also think that both bikes would have looked better with twin clocks like the Thruxton or the new Twin? The single clock is a bit cheap n nasty.

BUT even given the above, these are really great and fun bikes that, as you say turn heads wherever you go. Another (but smaller Bobber) to look at is the new CCM Bobber that the guys in Bolton are bringing to us anytime soon. My deposit is down with delivery in the next 12 months!!

Hope the above is useful. On re-reading the above, it looks a bit negative. It’s not. The engine is so much fun with plenty of real world grunt and I will never give up my Speedmaster! Yours aye, Alan

[rahjr]

I demo’d a standard Bobber and the front brake was a little weak. But I did like the bike. I ride a ‘18 Street Triple 765R

[aidens]

I'm watching this in the winter and I'm seething with envy of those dry roads! Been a long time since I've seen a dry road! 😔

[stevetutt]

Hi there... enjoyed the vid! I have recently bought one...love it too, mines had the Vance and Hines exhaust dealer upgrade fitted...sounds awesome, although £750 a lot of money....overall a superb bike all round

[davidforsdike]

Changed from stock pads to EBC HH. On my street twin. Was surprised with the improvement for 20 pounds.

[HondaCBCL]

I’ve recently won one a 19 plate bobber!
The sound when you wind her on is epic! 3rd into 4th and she’s like a wee rocket!
Only thing I’m finding hard to adjust to is getting my feet comfortable on the pegs.
Only done about 80 miles on it since I’ve had it but switching between the bobber and the mt09 gets some getting used to.