Living with the Triumph Bobber – Long Term Review
Living with the Triumph Bobber – Long Term Review : I’ve now been riding the Triumph Bobber for a few weeks and I’ve got a pretty good feel for what the bike is like to ride in all sorts of conditions, and for all sorts of purposes. In this video I talk about the things that you can’t tell from an hours test ride – what the bike is like to live with from a practical perspective…
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great review on the motorcycle in general and the practical issues like checking air in the tires, cleaning and refueling too…
Great review. Lovely bike too.
Thank you very much for your comprehensive review on this bike, I love the looks and build quality, I'm thinking this will be my around ride. Only thing I would change about it is the handle bars, I would rather prefer ape hangers say 16inch for me. Keep up the good work sir!
Excellent review. I understand this bike is not for me although like the appearance, handling and acceleration!
Patronising welcome. Must be localism.
Great review – really useful information. Thank you!
…..and I must say I absolutely love the new Triumph Bonneville Bobber.! You are right, as a "factory custom" she aint a cool pedegree and I wish I didnt like her so much but I cant help it! She looks gorgeous and sounds awesome! I can not justify the cost though, so I will stick with my minimalistic (modified in the spirit of "makining my own") 2007 Bonny T100.
Thanks for the great review.It looks and sounds great but they are asking nearly $20000 AUD which seems a little expensive to me
How does it take bends with regards to the pegs.
Something I am aware of with these is that when turning the ignition off, it is recommended that the engine be killed with the Kill Switch FIRST, then turn off the ignition. No idea why.
clip on handle bar works on these? Triumph bobber ? 😀
Washing the bike must be my worst part.
An excellent, well-informed review. You hit all of the important points that one can only discover after riding it for a good while. I especially appreciate what you say about the fuel autonomy, which could be a deal-breaker for me, given that I often ride in places where it's not easy to find a petrol station. By the way, are all bike license plates in Britain as huge as that one? It really takes away from the look of the rear end.
I own a Ducati Scrambler, and I'm curious to know whether you've reviewed that bike.
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Superb video, thanks for uploading.
Why is it bad form to sit on the bike while fueling? I sit on mine every single time…
Hi. You didn't comment on the rear shock. I love my Bobber (and I actually don't mind the rear lights) and can actually go about 100-110 miles between fill-ups. One thing that I am disappointed with is the rear shock/spring. I can easily bottom out the shock. Do you find a similar problem? I weight 230lbs, so I am above average weight. To me the biggest negative point of this bike, besides the small fuel tank, is the fact that the rear shock has not adjustment whatsoever. For a $12,000US+ bike in the States that is not too much to ask, at least the rear spring should be adjustable.
I have a 2003 Honda VLX 600 Shadow, and I thought that was low on mileage. The spec states it is "2.91 gallon, (including .9gal reserve)". I get around 95 miles before I feel I really really need to fuel up. But wow, this thing is low.
I was curious. Could you due a video where you adjust/pull the set lower down and back? I know it's made to do that easily. I would love to seeing a straight on side shot of that to see the lines/profile of the bike. For my taste, the seat feels to high and forward compared to being nestled closer to the back tire.
good work dude, really enjoyed the video
Powder coat those case covers, that finish goes back to the 60s Japanese bikes, they will look awful at higher mileage. Also the tank can be swapped out for EFI one. Lovely machine though, when they are around 6K used I'll look at one, can't see MT10, CBR100RR money going on one of these here in Daytona.
At about 9:30 you mention "a bike dryer".What exactly is that ?A big hair dryer ?Not compressed air ?
Good review overall.Cheers.
My guess is that riding in the manner that you is not frowned upon where you live. Doing such things like creating your own lane dead center of a two lane/two way road.
Watched it again. Excellent review. If the riding range is not so short, it is a very good bike. I have ridden it too. It's a shame that I can't take this for long rides with that small tank.
70 MILE RANGE!!!!! Holy shit that's really not good. I wouldn't buy this beautiful machine for that reason alone, what a shame. 70 is really not good enough. Apart from that it's an amazing bike.
I watch your videos often, and I just must say again that I love your honesty in your Reviews. Never change that please. I have developed a Love Affair with Triumph motorcycles but I always want to know the truth of each bike. It's strong and weak points. Doesn't make the bike bad. As you say, it's your opinion and others will agree or disagree. Now facts are facts. Can't dispute facts. But I love that you show the practicality of each bike and all and all Brilliant mate! Cheerio! Keep doing what you do. We appreciate it.
this getting off your bike at petrol stations.ive always sat on bike(30years),its so much easier,and youre less likely to spill any.plus you can get more in.about a month ago at morrisons some guy from the counter asked me to get off,coz of health and safety . wtf.its awkward as fuck getting off.
Have to say this one is growing on me, I feel a test ride maybe called for, it just looks so funky, thanks for the video, as always.