T100 hits on all marks

Was hesitant to buy a T100 as a first bike, but am very glad I did.



The Triumph T100 has a middleweight feel and handling, good ergonomics for a +6’ footer, slightly more rake than a sports bike but not nearly as much as a cruiser, average horsepower but good top end speed, forgiving clutch, a ...distinctive but quieter muffler than cruisers (a good thing), brilliantly classic looks with lots of head turning appeal, and just a down-right fun ride.

The 19” front wheel means the seat is a tad higher than on the Bonneville SE model, and the handling not quite a nimble. Also, the spoke wheels are a bear to clean (but look so damn good!)

I’ve got friends with Harley’s that keep asking for a second (and third) chance to take the T100 out - it's that much fun. The T100 doesn’t have the aggressive, youth-oriented edges of sports bikes nor the fraternal “big bike” appeal of cruisers, and is meant for people that just enjoy the ride.

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The Bonnie Delivers!

Great performance, good looks, and a ton of fun to ride. The 2009 Bonneville T100 is everything you could want in a modern classic.



Well mannered and responsive the ride characteristics are solid and precise. A twist of the throttle delivers a very satisfying boost of power.



The constructio...n fit and finish are quality through and through. This is a very well made machine that exhibits all the soul and cool of its honored lineage! Read Full Review

T100 hits on all marks

Was hesitant to buy a T100 as a first bike, but am very glad I did.



The Triumph T100 has a middleweight feel and handling, good ergonomics for a +6’ footer, slightly more rake than a sports bike but not nearly as much as a cruiser, average horsepower but good top end speed, forgiving clutch, a ...distinctive but quieter muffler than cruisers (a good thing), brilliantly classic looks with lots of head turning appeal, and just a down-right fun ride.

The 19” front wheel means the seat is a tad higher than on the Bonneville SE model, and the handling not quite a nimble. Also, the spoke wheels are a bear to clean (but look so damn good!)

I’ve got friends with Harley’s that keep asking for a second (and third) chance to take the T100 out - it's that much fun. The T100 doesn’t have the aggressive, youth-oriented edges of sports bikes nor the fraternal “big bike” appeal of cruisers, and is meant for people that just enjoy the ride.

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A reliable beauty

I LOVE this bike. It's just a gorgeous machine. I ride it to work every day, and take it out on the highway every weekend, and she never disappoints.



There are plenty of aftermarket upgrades for this bike, and some are pretty much necessities, (replacing the stock mirrors comes to mind), but up...grading the bike is part of the fun.

I can't ride this thing anywhere without people commenting on how "nice", "pretty", and "sweet" it is. Best of all, it's affordable and reliable. No oil leaks. Starts right up every morning, even in cold weather. (with the help of the 'fast idle' knob) You won't win any races on this thing, but when you show up smiling everyone will think you won anyway. Read Full Review

Unbreakable engine, poor finish

I owned one of these for three years from new. I also own some classic Triumphs.

The engine on this bike is brilliant and it is immensely fun to ride.

I reduced the number of teeth on the rear sprocket by 2 which meant that on longer runs, the bike was not spinning as fast at a steady 75.

I was... very disappointed with the finish on the wheels and engine. The Chrome spokes and rims were a nightmare to keep on top of and if you look at examples in car parks, usually, the rims are rusty. The black on the engine is a paint that comes off after electrolytic corrosion has taken its toll under the loose surface.
On the wheels, the steel spokes into an aluminium hub would be fine if it was not for the fact that Triumph chose to laquer the hub. This leads to electrolytic tracking of corrosion between spokes. Again, look at then front wheel of examples found in car parks to see what I mean.

Overall, a fanatstic bike which is spoiled by cheapskate finish. Read Full Review