Triumph T120 Review Tour Europe 2700 miles in 12 days. Learning from the T120 ride #TriumphT120

After 2700 miles across Europe, what I have learned about the T120. Here is a real review of the things you should know about the T120 before buying.

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[seanconnell]

A David Attenborough of motorcycles. Very watchable without any backing. Helpful.

[robgerety]

Nice review of this bike. I am back to riding after a 50+ year hiatus. I bought a nearly new 2022 T-100 with 400 mile on the clocks. I love these bikes. I cruise around the country roads of Vermont and New Hampshire. What a joy. I am taking it pretty slow, working on my skills. After 50 years you are not much different than a new rider. It is a tad on the heavy side for me to re-learn on, but I am doing fine given my calm style and rural environment.

[lh]

I am watching this vidéo from France .
I am looking for a T120 and Youtube send me here .
Thank you for your review and for speaking slowly .👍

[russzitaruk]

Just the video I wanted to see. I'm hoping to get one of these next year.

[fonsideluxe]

Great review of the T120 after a long trip! 👍🏻
Not only I liked it, but you also convinced me to embark on a similar adventure with my own T120 🤞🏻
Thanks for the inspiration!

[Grumpy-Goblin]

I bought mine secondhand because I wanted a particular colour scheme. I found a one owner bike with 5, 000 miles on and it has been superb. You are absolutely spot on about the attention it draws and about the ladies who show interest lol I was getting on it one day and a little old lady stopped her car next to me to look at it and tell me all about her brother having a Bonneville back in the 60s. It certainly isn't a rocket ship but that torque is fantastic for making spirited progress on twisty roads and as long as you are not trying to get your knee down the suspension is adequate. Seats are very subjective but I find the standard seat absolutely fine even for touring. You get about 200 miles from a tank and that is about the right time when I want to get off and stretch my legs a bit anyway regardless of what bike I'm on.

[Username_JP]

Looking at T120. They are just classic. I do have a concern with tubed tires. Probably making bigger concern than needed. I have tube-less on my current bike. I wish they would do a spoked set up that works with tube-less. ADV are starting too. Thanks for the great review. Ride safe.

[stickyviews]

Enjoyed the review and agree with almost everything said. For me built like a retired rugby player who has put on a few pounds found the seat and rear suspension lacking so had to change them and pleased to report comfort is now acceptable. I typically only cover 2k miles a year with a long run of 150miles being my limit for comfort. It's a good bike for getting admiring looks and even more so conversations when loaded with camping gear, but as you say it really is an older generation thing so my wife has nothing to worry about lol.

[markhenry]

Great review, Sir. Recently sold my beloved HD Softail Low Rider for the T100. The HD was too getting too heavy and quite the pain to park. The T100 is a joy to ride, so much more suitable for our roads. I do miss the power and comfort of the Harley but a small price to pay all things considered. Chose T100 over the T120 based on Youtube reviews (All Year Motorcyclist for one). Seems it handles a little better than the T120, is lighter and cheaper! I did change out the seat for a low seat. A lot more comfortable, not to mention bringing me nearer to the ground. It's a looker, too, but does not quite garner as much attention as the Harley did, but that is a good thing sometimes! Thanks.

[waynedilworth]

Great review, I've got 6k on mine now and the chain hasn't stretched at all. Fuel, I'm getting about 60 mpg but that maybe the hills around here in the Peak District and my 100kg, so when we're touring we fuel up between 150 and 170 miles, my mate has a 15 plate 865 T100, I agree completely with the gear box comments, FYI I've got the comfort seat and I don't think it's any better than the OE one, just looks nicer.
Not sure if you have a centre stand, I have and just pop it up at the end of the day and give the chain a gentle waxing while it's warm, I wouldn't have a scotoiler due to fling on the rear wheel.
As I've mentioned before, I believe a fender extender, dresser bars, a radiator guard and heated grips are must haves for me.
I know the weather wasn't kind to you on this trip, but did you feel any heat through feet from the catalytic converter ? I am considering decating mine due to this heat, and the way it gobbles petrol while it heats up
PS Get it bloody cleaned 🤨

[aliandtheharley]

I have rhe T100 and love it. I went to France on it last year and it was perfect with all the luggage. I understand why you like the T120 so much 😁

[Lau-sp]

We have bought the 1200 speedmaster 2022 one owner with under a thousand on the clock and absolutely love it we traded a tiger 800xrt2017 and think the speedmaster is a very comfortable and relaxing ride .for us it's by far the best bike we've had so far .

[conrad]

A really interesting review from an experience rider.

[larrywade]

Really nice review Richard as I truly enjoyed it. I loved the phrase "it's got enough power to start a planet". I agree with you that I don't need a rain mode, I control that from my throttle. We learned that in the old fart school. I also am good with a progressive squeeze of the brakes. Lastly, I loved those shoes that you were wearing. They looked like an expensive oxford. I'd like to have a pair of those. Have a great day my friend! Cheers!! Illinois

[lauriebloggs]

What an excellent review of the world practical stuff that owners/potential owners need to know.
By and am I would agree with most of which you have said, although I did find as standard, the front suspension poor. Ok but poor, as I felt it got "busy" or confused on less than perfect roads, so I swapped the OE non progressive springs for TEC progressive springs, a simple and cheap swap and made a significant difference. Far more controlled ride.
Fuel consumption and riding exactly match mine with similar usage, as I ride the same way.
The itself is excellent, but the pegs for me, are too high and far forward, so I am sitting on my "pin" bones, and after 1-2 hrs get fidgety.
My Bonny is a second hand (dealer) 2017 model that I have had since 2019/20. It is a bit of a "garage queen", lol!!
I think you've got it spot on, and although I do get the third party reactions that you mention, I do not think of it as a "retro", as under the cosmetics, it is a modern and capable machine?
As for performance, yes it is it is an 80bhp bike which is very similar to the Z900 of my no one thought of that as slow! It has for the 14000 plus miles it has done, been utterly faultless mechanically or electrically.

[wingandhog]

I asked my local dealership today (7.16.2024) to give me a trade in estimate for my GoldWing with the intent of purchasing a new T-120. I love the British modern classics. Just waiting to see what they come back to me with.

[fv]

Interested in the screen and how effective it is on motorways - noise, wind buffering etc

[TriumphLover]

Forget the GSX-R600! 😂 The T120 sounds like the better behaved version of my 22 Thruxton RS. The Thruxton is brutal😂 I'm 66yo. I wish my seat was as comfortable as the T120. 100 miles and my arse needs a much needed break. I think I'm a gluten for punishment cause I have the Daytona Moto2, Speed Triple 1200RR, Street Triple Moto2. The only thing saving my bum is my 2012 Explorer, which I have talen to Newfoundland. I do like the T120. Maybe when I'm older😊 Thank you for your review, very insightful.

[Banditmanuk]

I hired a T120 on Tenerife earlier this year and very much enjoyed the experience. For me, as a 6ft 3 big guy, I'm too big (and perhaps heavy) to get properly comfortable.
You definitely dont need a touring/adventure bike to tour Europe. Wife & I have very recently visited the Pyrenees on an MT10 and Street Triple.
Tubed tyres are definitely not ideal when touring as it makes self repair much more difficult.
I wish I could get more than a week away from work! I need to retire

[nicholasjarrold]

Think that’s my next bike definitely more end of year that could be a good deal time round to January February next year and get a new one take care nick