2017 Triumph Bonneville Bobber First Ride Review (Bike World)
We head out to Spain for the launch of the all new 2017 Triumph Bonneville Bobber, another bike for the fantasy garage?
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You can’t just put a single seat on and call it a bobber. This bike is the wrong shape. And the seat looks too close to the tank.
oh god I want one
god I love this bike
This are left hand drive Brit bikes… never work in the U.S.
cool looking engine – I like how it looks a lot like the 650/750 engines.
this bike might bring me over to triumph! love it.
I am loving this bike.. one day I will buy it
nice looking bike.
It's ugly ,and it sounds funny.you keep it
That seat looks miserable. And being a vintage British bike fan, I could never accept a liquid cooled Triumph.
How does someone who doesn't know how to properly lean into a turn get into a position where he has press credentials and is responsible for doing first look reviews on unreleased products? This is baffling to me; all it does is undermine the journalistic integrity of Bike World.
Heterosexuals reviewing a motorcycle is so great.
You are a crazy Hipster. Set your beard free. The more variety there is in bike models the better as far as I am concerned. I have always loved the looks of the 1938 Triumph speed twin, but I would never own one. The bobber however, is much like the speed twin in a modern guise and because of this it is a very attractive proposal. It is understated and beautifully finished. I am only disappointed they didn't think to do this when they had the air-cooled engines, as the radiator (size) on the bobber is a distraction and the only sour note really..
Bike world, I have a question, have y U also ridden the Harley roadster? I'm considering one of the two and wonder which would do better if you were to ride the same turn at the same speed, which could handle it better? Which would you guys choose out of the two? Thank you!
nada a ver esse bobo com uma cueca velha na cabeça!
Test rode one today… First impression sat outside the dealership was that it was smaller than I'd expected.
On the road, at first I hated it because of the footpeg positioning, seat was all wrong (but adjustable) and general getting used to the nature of the beast. but after a few miles I found it grew on me quite a lot.
Most noticeable thing is the handling which is much better than it has a right to be for a bike of this shape. Power delivery is good though not massive, some vibration but not intrusive. Brakes are adequate but a twin front disc would have been better.
Looks are subjective so I guess you'll either love it or hate it.
Lean angle could cause problems if pushed hard but I suppose if you want to go round corners horizontally, then buy a sports bike. Silencers are a bit sanitised but no doubt they could be replaced. Gear change a bit clunky but not awful like an old BMW.
On the whole the bike is a very "capable" and "pleasant" ride but lacks the "wow factor" I got when (for instance) I first rode the Yamaha MT07. (yes, I know they're completely different bikes, just saying the little Yam makes you sit up and pay attention whereas the Triumph is a far more relaxed affair).
Obvious comparison would have to be a Harley or any of the many Japanese copies but I can't say I've ever wanted to ride any of them so you'll need to wait for someone else for a comparison.
Nice bike and I would certainly recommend a test ride if you're into this sort of thing. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Cool tune. Anyone know what it is?
Possibly the ugliest Triumph ever made. Crap Crap Crap
nearly every shot of the testers were skidding the freaking pegs on the ground on normal corners at normal speeds , sorry that killed it for me , if the bike can't act the part of being a motorcycle why would I buy it ? I understand it's not a cafe bike , but WTF?I'm OUT!
Seat pan ruins the whole thing.