Bonneville SE

[Big Dave]

I saw one of these in the flesh today.

I want to have its babies.

[98tls]

Must admit its a looker for sure.

[Big Dave]

I'm also seriously interested in one of these to replace my existing T'bird.

[Bonez]

I like the look of the SE. Would be nice to see them come out standard with a centre stand.

[98tls]

Whats the second one Dave?Do you have a pic of your T bird to compare it to,jebuss i need to buy more bike mags as am well out of touch with this new stuff.

[Big Dave]

Whats the second one Dave?

2010 Triumph Thunderbird
1600cc vertical twin.

The 1995 in storage will keep it and add a newer one if it's as good as it looks.

[Big Dave]

I like the look of the SE. Would be nice to see them come out stadard with a centre stand.

Conversely - its the first thing I remove from a bike if it has one.

[98tls]

Look wise it certainly has it in spades over Trumpets biggest.Very nice indeed,certainly has "the look".If you have time any more pics of it to drool over.

[Bullitt]

I like the look of the SE. Would be nice to see them come out standard with a centre stand.

Agreed. I miss the centre stand on my old bike...Id have one on a sportsbike too if I could (easily)

[tri boy]

Undecided on the SE's cast rims. (swore I saw Matty from Ham m/cycles riding one today also).
Keen to here your view on the big twin. (why the hell can't Triumph whack some decent shocks on their new sickles:nono:).

[Molly]

Is this one put together in Thailand like the rest of the Bonnie range for the Australasian market?

[Bonez]

Is this one put together in Thailand like the rest of the Bonnie range for the Australasian market?Had to do something to sort out the crappy Italian rims.

[pritch]

When I first saw those alloy wheels (17"?) I had two thoughts:
1) I hope they come in sizes such that there is a choice of modern robber, and
2) What does the smaller wheel diameter do to the already limited ground clearance?

In the fullness of time all will become clear no doubt :confused:

[Big Dave]

Is this one put together in Thailand like the rest of the Bonnie range for the Australasian market?

What difference would it make - apart from better logistics?

[Big Dave]

What does the smaller wheel diameter do to the already limited ground clearance?


I don't think the ground clearance is limited. Not great - but it isn't limited either.

[Big Dave]

Undecided on the SE's cast rims. (swore I saw Matty from Ham m/cycles riding one today also).
Keen to here your view on the big twin. (why the hell can't Triumph whack some decent shocks on their new sickles:nono:).

I hated the 70's Bonne with mag wheels when it first came out. Tastes change huh.

They are built to a price point.

[Molly]

If it didn't matter the dealers would volunteer the information. Instead some flat deny it. I tried to source a UK made Bonnie but no luck.

I've a mate with a Thai Bonnie and it's just fine. No quality concerns whatsoever. Just the same, I think it's underhanded that they keep the assembly plant information close to their chest whilst marketing it as a very British brand. If it doesn't bother you, fine. We don't have to agree.

[tri boy]

The manufacturing plant is easily identified by frame numbers.
Can't remember the exact details, but the "J", and the "T" in the number denote location.:cool:
Marketing is fuzzy, but engineering principles are set in stone.
Fortunately they transfer around the world easily.;)

[Big Dave]

If it didn't matter the dealers would volunteer the information. Instead some flat deny it. I tried to source a UK made Bonnie but no luck.

I've a mate with a Thai Bonnie and it's just fine. No quality concerns whatsoever. Just the same, I think it's underhanded that they keep the assembly plant information close to their chest whilst marketing it as a very British brand. If it doesn't bother you, fine. We don't have to agree.

Doesn't bother me. It's got parts from all over the place no matter where it's assembled.

Both production facilites are the most modern in the industry and are managed by the same processes.

It just takes a few weeks less in a boat to get the finished product to market.

[98tls]

Being an old bugger with some semblance of memory i would be well chuffed if it wasnt put together in Blighty,the ones built on Fridays were shocking.

[RentaTriumph]

I'm also seriously interested in one of these to replace my existing T'bird.

I have ordered mine and the word is they are delayed till round October for NZ delivery.

[RentaTriumph]

Look wise it certainly has it in spades over Trumpets biggest.Very nice indeed,certainly has "the look".If you have time any more pics of it to drool over.


Here are a couple more pics of the Thunderbird.

[98tls]

Here are a couple more pics of the Thunderbird. Very nice,congrats to the guy that designed it he/she got it just right.

[Edbear]

I saw one of these in the flesh today.

I want to have its babies.


I'm also seriously interested in one of these to replace my existing T'bird.

Sorry, but I have to firmly agree with you here. These are nice machines!

[vifferman]

I hated the 70's Bonne with mag wheels when it first came out. Tastes change huh.
Dunno what the alloys on the '70s Bonne looked like, but those ones are quite purty with those narrow spokes. Very well designed. :niceone:

[eliot-ness]

I have ordered mine and the word is they are delayed till round October for NZ delivery.

Spotted one in Holeshot at the weekend. IMO the alloy wheels are a big improvement, assuming they are tubeless tires. The tubed ones are a bastard to fix at the side of the road if you get a puncture in the rear tire. It would also be a big improvement if it comes with an owner's handbook and a tool kit, or at the very least, a space to put one for those of us who prefer to get ourselves home without calling the AA or the nearest tow truck operator.

[HenryDorsetCase]

As a Triumph owner of long standing* I concur.

WANT! The wheels look very Lester-ish to me. not a bad thing.

Also want a Thruxton.

I found myself last night going "Oh, I just need to drop this thing round at my mates place" and disappearing for an hour and a half. Talk about your fun to ride.



*not, you understand, in the physical sense: nearly a week now....

[HenryDorsetCase]

I have ordered mine and the word is they are delayed till round October for NZ delivery.

How much would we expect to pay?

[MIXONE]

One of my mates bought a SE late last year.He road it home and absolutely loved it.Gave it to his mrs. for a ride and she promptly crashed it!!!Not too badly only $3000 worth of damage.Possibly the first one pranged and she wont be able to live it down ever.