2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Review (First Ride)

This is our first look at the new Triumph Bonneville T120, look out for our used option review coming soon.

you propably make the best motorcycle review videos on youtube! good job!

[RiderzAvenue]

This is by far one of the best bike reviewing channel out there!!! keep up the great work!!! This is the benchmark of how a bike review should be.Comprehensive and detailed.

[rog]

Got mine yesterday! 300miles so far. Initial thoughts running in <4000RPM (90mph in 6th). No vibration.... None! Mirrors clear ALL the time on a twin! Brakes very dull until 150miles now much better and totally fine but not super powerful front, rear still dull. Suspension feels heavily damped (I'm 95kg)and can be jarring on pot holes. Now either in getting used to it or its running in also!
Comfort is fine and need to be because mine did 64mpg and 200 miles on the first tank. You can move around and even the olde trick of using the pillion pegs works well. Torque in road mode is deceptive. There's no frantic revs/lots of noise and it feels tame. Until you pass a car with a high gear roll on and it's like "did he brake"?
Instruments are hard/impossible to see with the sun behind you. Pegs don't drag the way I ride.... Well only once on the roundabout side (UK). with weak ear plugs you can hear the motor all the time. To me it sounds great. Moving away is best. It pulls away and it seems like you don't add any revs almost like a auto - brilliant. Gearbox is great too with a nice snick into each gear. I have not missed one gear yet! Anyway. Sun's out.... Gotta go!

[robertp]

The air fins on the heads are not just there for looks they are still functional.  The air cooling allowed Triumph to use a smaller radiator.

[HepcatHarley]

This is the review I've been waiting for, Thanks!

[ronsteege]

Bought my first triumph in 1957 and 3 more up to my army days in Christmas I'm goin to check out getting #5. great review.

[gwwayner]

Besides being uncomfortable, the other thing I dislike about hard-core sport-bikes is that the fairing covers up the engine giving all the sport-bikes a cookie-cutter look. One thing that is nice about naked bikes, Harleys and the new Bonneville line is that they put the 'MOTOR' back in the motorcycle. The visual and visceral look of a motorcycle engine is one of it's most attractive elements, and one of it's strong selling points. Ultimate horsepower is not really relevant these days on public roads since there is always a faster bike and a race-track is required to enjoy their capabilities. Eighty to 100 hp is more than enough to scare the crap out of you on the back-roads and cruise at high speeds on the highway. Looks, comfort, sound, feel, and a torquey engine are a winning combination for the rider and for manufacturer sales volume.

[stevenswm]

Your Reviews are the Best! And yes, England does build one of the most bloody cool motorbikes on the planet, in the Triumph! I've always held them in the highest regard...and England too!!! 👍 😄

[grantnicholson]

Love your reviews. Easily the best on YouTube.

[servicarrider]

Triumphs are just beautiful bikes built for motorcycle people.

[chetanmahajan]

Superb review!!! Thank you Bike World, really appreciate the time and effort you guys put to make and give us a complete overall, well rounded review. Thank you once again. Cheers!!!

[jamesfranco]

I want one of these so bad! I live in the US and would rather spend my money on this over a Harley or Victory

[Baudesign]

Your photographer/videographer does an amazing job! Thanks.

[Aron_]

Exactly what I’ve been waiting for a long time!

[flatistanrider]

I really like this Bike. I was thinking of getting a cruiser to complement my speed triple (different riding experience) but now I just don't know. What a problem to have. The bike looks fantastic can't wait to see one in the flesh. Oh, and great review I always look forward to new review posts.

[nickmoore]

what jacket are you wearing? looks great

[IamnotbutamI]

awesome vid! what kind of camera do you guys use?

[kenc]

i would love to own a new T120, looks like a sweet ride

[rog]

That really is a very very good review, great video, great description, most of my questions answered and a nice delivery. How tall is the presenter? I'm 6ft and have the bike ordered, but I'm curious as to the 'fit'.

[lennardspit]

Drove one today, it is as good as claimed in the video!