Norton Commando v Triumph Bonneville
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This week MCN reunites the two most legendary names in British motorcycling for the first time in three decades. In the 60s and 70s, against a backdrop of glam …
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A totally wasted opportunity to evaluate these bikes
Shite music, shite review.
I'm guessing that all the thumbs ups are for the bikes rather than the review which is a seriously poor effort.
Was this a joke? It certainly sounded like one, the front half was nothing but credits, the rest just total shit… I have seen good MCN reviews, this is not one of them… crap…. Put on the Dunces hat and try again !!!
so fucking lame
MCN is so lame. Sorry, what kind of review is this? School children could have given a better appraisal of the bikes than these chumps. Also, what was all that seat shifting about on the twisties? Who does he think he is, Rossie? Don't give up your day job. A sad reflection of modern journalism, all filler, no real content.
How is that a review. They basically said one is better than the other and compared bikes to food.
worst review ever… shame on you MCN -.-
This is possibly the worst motorcycle review i have ever watched, and these people are meant to be professionals.
They do the British Motorcycle industry a complete injustice
those nortons look nothing like the classics..and a $23,000 price tag what a waste. triumph FTW!
Just can't believe how lame this effort from MCN is ! ?
What are they playing at ?? Is there some agenda were not
Aware of ??
If their frightened of no one buying the paper if the videos are to good just give up
On the channel for gods sake … Its embarising
Twins are great but this pair are low on compression..
I want my 2.41 back. 🙁
YAWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yet another pointless review from the clueless idiots that are MCN
ACE BIKES!!! gonna get a bonny. gotta be earlier than 09 tho. not keen on thai made fuel injection bonny with plastic tank badges!! love the 01 to 08 tho ,just put pipes on and take mirrors off for instant cool!! Last of the "real motorcycles!"
I agree with Nobby Barnes,
MCN: great website, TERRIBLE videos
This is a comparison of a new Bonneville and a revamped commando. Really not a good comparison. I do have both bikes, but they are originals with many upgrades. The bonneville starts much easier (both are kick starts), and handles better than the Norton, as it's lighter. The Norton is much smoother with the rubber mounted engine, and more powerful than the 650 Triumph. Both bikes are fun to drive. If I am going on a long ride I take the Norton. Short stuff I take the bonneville
Who gives these guys these motorcycles to review. If i were a manufacturer i wouldn't trust these guys with a picture of my motorcycles.let alone a real bike.
An uninspiring review
definately the Bonneville better engine , better brakes , better looks and better name
Must see documentary from 1973 featuring Peter Williams and Dave Croxford and the 1973 TT race.v=a-SOXVVdIZ4
2 years and still waiting mate ??? all norton bull …
At least you get some bike porn!
I like Steak and Kidney Puka Pies!
Got to laugh at these MCN dipsticks. The Norton costs almost x2 as much as the Bonnie. Take the extra 5-6K that the Norton costs and upgrade the Bonnie (which many do) it would run circles around that Commando. For the extra 5-6 K you'd get a bored and stroked 1087cc motor from TPUSA putting out 100hp, ohlins shocks front and back, quality rubber etc.
etc. It wouldn't even be close. The after market speed parts for the Bonnie and Thruxton is out of this world. MCN is a joke.
where did it say it was a review?
These two potato head give shit reviews, they are so fucking lazy!
Go and have another pint boys! And get a real job!
i cant believe how awesome the norton is ,rode one today and out handles bonneville easy…BUT gonna get an 05 bonny or earlier,looked at later ones from 08 and cannot believe how much they are cheapening it ,plastic badges?? wtf fuel injection wtf ? front brake disc off a cheap chineese chopper [thats what it looks like] no embosed seat just crappy painted triumph logo on cheapo copy,crap shapped handle bars but pulled back to try and make it look better omg i could go on all day, crazy!!!
dummd dahn mate dummed dahn so far it sank
Hmmm, The Norton looks like a modern-day bike? At least the Bonnie shares some similarities with it's original namesake (at least in looks). Mind you I'm probably not that impartial as a Bonnie rider myself 🙂 All I can remember is damn Police chasing me around on their Norton Commando's back in the day when I couldn't afford a bike quick enough to get away from them.
reckon see my comment above.
thats true mate read my comment above.
my 2001 T100 carbied trumpy with peashooter pipes is a no nonesense bike, I ride it like I stole it ! much rather have my trumpy, it sure aint sanatized!! Norton nice but its a wanabe and to overpriced!!
I'm wondering if you got paid for doing that expert and well planned assessment.
"Meaty,crusty, big and British"…sounds like a Norton to me!!
Try comparing the Norton with the LSL Bonneville – more relevant and the results would be closer and interesting..
What a bizarre comparison, an entry level Triumph and an exotic hand crafted Norton… Really? Lets put a Speed Triple up against that Commando. Don’t get me wrong, the Norton is beautiful piece but comparing it to a Bonneville is a little like comparing a VW and a Porsche.
There's nothing "sanitized" about a Triumph Bonneville. Couple a wankers…
@1i4mc They are one off individually hand built bikes with ohlins forks and shocks, brembo brakes all round, none of your production line shite, so ofcourse they are expensive, well worth it in my opinion even though ill never be able to afford one 🙂
Deffo have the norton, it just sound and looks mean, unlike the retards in this video.
"Bonneville….a bit anemic" Are you fucking kidding me?! Couple a wankers.
Triumph was going more for the "retro" thing while still making a modern bike. It's much more true to form in that respect. The Commando has very little retro about it outside of the name.
That said, I'd gladly have either one in my stable, but with 5 other bikes already, I'd be "insurance poor"!
I love both bikes but damn that Norton is sexy.
@motorcyclenewsdotcom just out of curiousity, what bikes would you guys buy, if you were spending your own money?
I have to say, the riding position on the Bonneville SE looks totally cramped, the seat is too low for anyone with normal legs! The Norton's got a better looking position but the seat looks like a piece of wood. I'd want to strap a cushion to it, before I rode it anywhere…