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2009 Triumph Bonneville Review

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longride · 04-02-2009, 12:30 PM

Damned nice bikes. Make mine a T100. I see they finally got the kink out of the exhaust pipes. I know Cuddy hates these things, but I like em a lot. Nothing like riding a Bonnie that doesn't leak and the electrics actually work!

sarnali2 · 04-02-2009, 12:44 PM

They are nice bikes, I loved riding the T100 I had and with the cast wheels and EFI things can only get better. I'd still have mine if I wasn't on the large side, these definately fit a normal sized rider a little more comfortably. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one to anyone in the market for a basic fun motorcycle and with aftermarket support close to HD's you can dial in whatever flavor you want. Well worth the money.

acecycleins · 04-02-2009, 01:14 PM

I'll be hitting up Moto 400 for a test ride of the Bonni Black. When I worked at ATD I spent a lot of time on a Scrambler. My kid loved that bike. I think she liked it better than the comfy K bike.

giganto · 04-02-2009, 01:30 PM

Love em.
Spoked wheels for me, please.
If i had to buy new, these would hook my wallet before a new Sporty.
Got no problem with manus making modern examples of their own stuff.
Nice little write-up Pete, gosh you gentlemen are busy...

Dr_Sprocket · 04-02-2009, 01:30 PM

Nice bikes - worthy of the Triumph badge. Bravo!

seruzawa · 04-02-2009, 02:16 PM

It's nice to see Triumph keep the old school roots, including single wall pipes for that touch of blue near the exhaust ports. All it needs is a little fuel to drip from the faux carbs when the enrichment knob is pulled and the experience is complete.

Nothing says change like hearing Triumph describe the Bonnie as suitable for a beginner. When I started riding in 1964 there wasn't a bike made that had as much hp as one of these Bonnies. In fact I still have an old CW magazine that states that no one would ever need more power than was at hand in a 1964 Bonneville.

mscuddy · 04-02-2009, 02:48 PM

What? Are you guys nuts? As somebody who's owned one (a '71) the new Turnip looks like a bloated Honda CM400T. And they don't even sound like a real triumph! That Kawasaki W650 was more a Triumph then these er.."things"...give me a break...

And unless you get rid of those clogged up pipes they're about as fast as a Honda 400 twin too. I know, I've ridden one.

Nice test though. Sorry, but these new Triumphs are a real sore point with me. I mean jeez, if Kawasaki could make one...you'd think..ah forget it...

ulynch955 · 04-02-2009, 03:02 PM

Like pleather, hair extensions and Lee Press-on Nails (tm), fake carburetors do not make my Cool List.

- 955

/ Then again, I do have a thing for silicone...

V2Rider · 04-02-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mscuddy

What? Are you guys nuts? As somebody who's owned one (a '71) the new Turnip looks like a bloated Honda CM400T. And they don't even sound like a real triumph! That Kawasaki W650 was more a Triumph then these er.."things"...give me a break...

And unless you get rid of those clogged up pipes they're about as fast as a Honda 400 twin too. I know, I've ridden one.

Nice test though. Sorry, but these new Triumphs are a real sore point with me. I mean jeez, if Kawasaki could make one...you'd think..ah forget it...

I had mine rejetted, airbox removed and K&N filters put on with a set of British Custom pipes. Made a big difference. After riding my Road Glide it feels anything but bloated.

04-02-2009, 12:12 PM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	2009 Triumph Bonneville Review Original Article: 2009 Triumph Bonneville Review Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article 2009 Triumph Bonneville Review in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

04-02-2009, 12:30 PM	#2
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	Damned nice bikes. Make mine a T100. I see they finally got the kink out of the exhaust pipes. I know Cuddy hates these things, but I like em a lot. Nothing like riding a Bonnie that doesn't leak and the electrics actually work! __________________ I'm a knucklehead

04-02-2009, 12:44 PM	#3
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,642	They are nice bikes, I loved riding the T100 I had and with the cast wheels and EFI things can only get better. I'd still have mine if I wasn't on the large side, these definately fit a normal sized rider a little more comfortably. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one to anyone in the market for a basic fun motorcycle and with aftermarket support close to HD's you can dial in whatever flavor you want. Well worth the money. __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "Denser alloy. My Father gave it to me, I think he wants me to kill you"... CVF-FCV

04-02-2009, 01:14 PM	#4
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,129	I'll be hitting up Moto 400 for a test ride of the Bonni Black. When I worked at ATD I spent a lot of time on a Scrambler. My kid loved that bike. I think she liked it better than the comfy K bike. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

04-02-2009, 01:30 PM	#6
Dr_Sprocket Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delmarva Peninsula Posts: 2,331	Nice bikes - worthy of the Triumph badge. Bravo! __________________ "Aid to the helpless indigent is civilized. Aid to the irresponsible is socially corrosive." ----- Schizuki (c. 2011)

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04-02-2009, 01:30 PM	#5
giganto Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 159	Love em. Spoked wheels for me, please. If i had to buy new, these would hook my wallet before a new Sporty. Got no problem with manus making modern examples of their own stuff. Nice little write-up Pete, gosh you gentlemen are busy...

04-02-2009, 02:16 PM	#7
seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,395	It's nice to see Triumph keep the old school roots, including single wall pipes for that touch of blue near the exhaust ports. All it needs is a little fuel to drip from the faux carbs when the enrichment knob is pulled and the experience is complete. Nothing says change like hearing Triumph describe the Bonnie as suitable for a beginner. When I started riding in 1964 there wasn't a bike made that had as much hp as one of these Bonnies. In fact I still have an old CW magazine that states that no one would ever need more power than was at hand in a 1964 Bonneville. __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!

04-02-2009, 02:48 PM	#8
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 5,447	What? Are you guys nuts? As somebody who's owned one (a '71) the new Turnip looks like a bloated Honda CM400T. And they don't even sound like a real triumph! That Kawasaki W650 was more a Triumph then these er.."things"...give me a break... And unless you get rid of those clogged up pipes they're about as fast as a Honda 400 twin too. I know, I've ridden one. Nice test though. Sorry, but these new Triumphs are a real sore point with me. I mean jeez, if Kawasaki could make one...you'd think..ah forget it... __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.

04-02-2009, 03:02 PM	#9
ulynch955 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1	Like pleather, hair extensions and Lee Press-on Nails (tm), fake carburetors do not make my Cool List. - 955 / Then again, I do have a thing for silicone...