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AllanB
3rd February 2015, 18:05
Spied - 2016 Bonneville????

Water cooled, goodness added.

http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/12/18/2016-triumph-street-tracker-and-street-tracker-r-motorcycle-spy-photos/


The Bonnie has been on my project list, as a canvas to modify the crap out of into something personal. Hmmm but that new one has goodies - wheels, suspenders ......

Still it may be a $20 k machine in Zeeland. So wayyy out of Mr B's budget.

Maybe the existing market will drop in price :cool: ........

Still as every family man knows - if you ever get the nod to buy anything - do it there and then, do not wait.

Edbear
3rd February 2015, 18:11
Nice looking bike.

HenryDorsetCase
3rd February 2015, 19:40
this is relevant to my interests.....

particularly the tracker.

Berries
3rd February 2015, 19:50
Still as every family man knows - if you ever get the nod to buy anything - do it there and then, do not wait.
I'm going to have to print that phrase out and frame it.

AllanB
3rd February 2015, 20:14
this is relevant to my interests.....

particularly the tracker.

I know! I was gutted when the Thruxton arrived that is was not a hot-rod engine Bonnie.


Now I may be in the year where if the stars align, insurance company willing, real estate market favorable, I may, just be able to buy a second bike to 'fiddle' with!

rustyrobot
3rd February 2015, 20:26
Good god - 1200ccs(?) of sexiness!

Although - those are not really 'spy photos' are they? All too hi-resolution and well composed methinks.

AllanB
3rd February 2015, 20:55
Good god - 1200ccs(?) of sexiness!

Although - those are not really 'spy photos' are they? All too hi-resolution and well composed methinks.

Even popping a mono - plus the prototypes they do not want you to see as they develop them usually have tape and all type of shit obscuring the actual form.


Probably slowly being released by Triumph to gain public interest to boost pre-sales. Good marketing - free and worldwide :-)

mossy1200
3rd February 2015, 21:42
Your being taken for a ride.
Its a Hyosung. 1200cc and 41hp 12Nm of torque.

AllanB
4th February 2015, 05:56
Your being taken for a ride.
Its a Hyosung. 1200cc and 41hp 12Nm of torque.

I know this is KB, but man that is just mean! And a Hyo-bag can't pop a mono.......

pritch
4th February 2015, 09:45
I like! Especially like the Ohlins/Brembo combination on the R. It looks like the bike could have alloy rims which would be nice, if about six decades late. And if those wheels take 120/70 and 180/55 tyres a full selection of the latest and greatest rubber would be available which would be a big improvement.

HenryDorsetCase
4th February 2015, 11:03
So here is an article from the Cycle World that arrived yesterday. wee bit more info.

Wax your belstaff indeed!

("Are you looking at pr0n on that computer?" "No dear, I'm just waxing my Belstaff")

Voltaire
4th February 2015, 11:41
Retro Bikes :yawn:
Buy a proper classic, and some tools.:laugh:

James Deuce
4th February 2015, 12:03
Retro Bikes :yawn:
Buy a proper classic, and some tools.:laugh:

No. I actually want to go for a ride before I die.

Voltaire
4th February 2015, 12:21
No. I actually want to go for a ride before I die.

Best not waste time here then :msn-wink:

James Deuce
4th February 2015, 13:03
Bazinga!!!

pritch
4th February 2015, 14:58
Retro Bikes :yawn:
Buy a proper classic, and some tools.:laugh:

Nah! I tried that but a wise man told me that you need to be either a bloody good mechanic or have a lot of spare cash. Not being in either category I'll stick to the modern stuff. Gave away my funny spanners. Haven't tried retro yet but the day may come.

mossy1200
4th February 2015, 15:41
Looks good but after my experience with a new t100 you wont catch me buying a triumph that has chrome.

ruaphu
4th February 2015, 17:23
Looks good but after my experience with a new t100 you wont catch me buying a triumph that has chrome.

Let me guess Mossy, the shiny stuff started peeling like old sun tanned skin eh.

A mates three y/o storm he bought new is doin it. Never been in the rain or power washed. The Trumpy dealer didn't wanna know about it either.

Nice bike, shame about the crappy chrome job


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AllanB
4th February 2015, 17:26
Given the English weather you'd think they would have the most robust chrome in motorcycledom.

rustyrobot
4th February 2015, 17:48
Given the English weather you'd think they would have the most robust chrome in motorcycledom.

On the other hand, given that they are manufactured in Thailand....

mossy1200
4th February 2015, 18:04
Always garaged less than 1 year old. May have seen rain a couple of times. All parts including wheels replaced under warranty. Spokes were starting again when I sold it. Just enough to put me off buying another trumpet.
Spent a bit on extras for it also.

Saying that it was a fun bike to own.
Maybe they have got it sorted now.

Winston001
4th February 2015, 20:06
I know! I was gutted when the Thruxton arrived that is was not a hot-rod engine Bonnie.



Ah feel ya bro. In fact I think we exchanged views on this a few years ago. :D

Anyway, didn't know that and rather surprised at the narrow perspective of Triumph design.

Triumph own the retro market - there is no other "British" competition that I know of. They have been very successful in designing new/old bikes to appeal to a world wide cohort of guys/gals who wanted a Triumph when they were young and poor. Now we can have one.

The same cohort includes sadly deluded individuals like myself for whom the Norton Commando was the ultimate sex on wheels. And we'd sell our mothers to buy one today.

So why for pity's sake hasn't Triumph jumped on that huge marketing gap? I thought the Thruxton would evolve in that direction but Nope. Faarrggg.

Triumph can't clone a Norton but with paint detailing etc it would be trivial to produce a bike which looked like a Commando. Dunstall megaphones. Black with gold pinstripe. Add in a John Playerish fairing as an option. Magic.

And they'd need a solid high performance engine which might mean watercooling but so what - Ducati have done that for 15 years.


Sob....

Voltaire
5th February 2015, 05:41
Ah feel ya bro. In fact I think we exchanged views on this a few years ago. :D

Anyway, didn't know that and rather surprised at the narrow perspective of Triumph design.

Triumph own the retro market - there is no other "British" competition that I know of. They have been very successful in designing new/old bikes to appeal to a world wide cohort of guys/gals who wanted a Triumph when they were young and poor. Now we can have one.

The same cohort includes sadly deluded individuals like myself for whom the Norton Commando was the ultimate sex on wheels. And we'd sell our mothers to buy one today.

So why for pity's sake hasn't Triumph jumped on that huge marketing gap? I thought the Thruxton would evolve in that direction but Nope. Faarrggg.

Triumph can't clone a Norton but with paint detailing etc it would be trivial to produce a bike which looked like a Commando. Dunstall megaphones. Black with gold pinstripe. Add in a John Playerish fairing as an option. Magic.

And they'd need a solid high performance engine which might mean watercooling but so what - Ducati have done that for 15 years.


Sob....
Norton all the way :Punk:
http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/news/gallery/straight-line-for-norton-961-commando-bikes-in-the-us_3.jpg

pritch
5th February 2015, 13:14
Did I not hear recently that Psychospot now have an agency for Norton, and if you have a lazy $35,000 or so they will even sell you one?

Voltaire
5th February 2015, 13:32
Yeah, 35K sounds about right..bit much for a weekend plaything:laugh:

Reckless
5th February 2015, 14:22
They've found my favorite site
http://www.canyonmotorcycles.com/ click throughout the slide show on the homepage yummy some of those.

My lotto wish list these
http://www.canyonmotorcycles.com/#!custom-mag-wheels/c4bd
or these
http://www.canyonmotorcycles.com/#!tt-bonneville-series/c1yl9

where I got the Hagon Piggybacks from.

PS nice Bonnie Mossy :)

Blackbird
5th February 2015, 15:32
[QUOTE=Winston001;1130826876]

Triumph can't clone a Norton but with paint detailing etc it would be trivial to produce a bike which looked like a Commando. Dunstall megaphones. Black with gold pinstripe. Add in a John Playerish fairing as an option. Magic.

/QUOTE]

Triumph's original Thruxton (not the current pale imitation) met most of those criteria - 100 mph lap of the TT circuit in 1969, top speed 145 mph. Wasn't black with gold pinstriping though :whistle:

Took the photo of the original Thruxton replica at a classic meeting about 4 years ago. Looks gorgeous and went like the clappers. Just for you though, I've attached a photo of my mate's Commando 850 race bike. He also has a Commando 750 which he bought when he was 19 and he's 55 now. It's in concours condition.

Voltaire
5th February 2015, 15:38
Pauls Commando goes well, lots of goodies on it, I'll need to work at it this weekend :msn-wink:

Blackbird
5th February 2015, 15:42
Pauls Commando goes well, lots of goodies on it, I'll need to work at it this weekend :msn-wink:

Paul and Julie used to live just down the road from us in Coro but now lives at the top end of town. Ask him about when he owned a Dodge Viper :whistle:

fridayflash
5th February 2015, 20:35
its a shame triumph havent made a new t160 styled trident..not using there regular triple tho, theyd have to engineer something that looks classic
out of their twin engine platfrom i guess

AllanB
5th February 2015, 20:37
They've found my favorite site
http://www.canyonmotorcycles.com/ click throughout the slide show on the homepage yummy some of those.


Dang - I think I mentally spent the equivalent of a second hand bonnies value on Bonnie goodness :niceone:

bsasuper
15th February 2015, 20:11
It'll be like every other triumph, looks good but the gearbox will be clunky and sloppy and just get worse, and you will know when to sell as the engine will sound just like the gearbox after 30,000k.And don't even mention customer care.

Blackbird
16th February 2015, 12:26
It'll be like every other triumph, looks good but the gearbox will be clunky and sloppy and just get worse, and you will know when to sell as the engine will sound just like the gearbox after 30,000k.And don't even mention customer care.

Sweeping generality :laugh::laugh: . That neatly describes my old pre-unit Tiger 100, not to mention numerous oil leaks which could only be fixed on a strictly temporary basis. However, my Street Triple has just clicked over 60,000 km and has a magnificent gearbox. The rest of it has been pretty darned good too. The rectifier was upgraded under warranty, the rusting mirror stalks replaced under warranty and that's it, apart from replacing the shite OEM rear shock with a custom Nitron one. Brilliant bike and glad that I bought one.

Incidentally, whilst I was having the 60k service last week at Hamilton Motorcycle Centre, they gave me the keys to a Bonneville which had only done 200km and they told me to lose myself for a couple of hours (see photos). Didn't think I'd particularly enjoy the experience but the opposite was true. The suspension was a tad harsh and handling wasn't as pin-point as the Triple but in terms of fitness for purpose, it was ok. The motor was a peach with a great spread of torque. Gearbox was a bit notchy but maybe to be expected with the low k's. I thought it represented great value for $14,000. Expected that the Bonnie would find strong favour among older returning riders or commuters but the sales guy said that the Bonnie variants are selling strongly right across the age and gender spectrum. As a relative shortarse at 5'8", I could get my feet flat AND knees bent. I couldn't ride half the bikes on the market for fear of toppling over at a standstill :whistle:

AllanB
16th February 2015, 18:35
It'll be like every other triumph, looks good but the gearbox will be clunky and sloppy and just get worse, and you will know when to sell as the engine will sound just like the gearbox after 30,000k.And don't even mention customer care.

Ouch! Unhappy Triumph owner?