liberpolly

2017 Triumph Bonneville Bobber | First Look Review | Rider Magazine

I am all for Triumph making more money so they can build better standards, but who exactly needs this thing? Better handling Harley? That's Japanese thing. I am confused...

fiveohford

To their credit, back in the day, it was Harley and Triumph bikes getting turned into choppers, so I guess this whole bobber thing is fair game too.

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Transported

I like it. If it was fun to ride in addition to its looks, I'd buy it.

307T

I'd be willing to bet it will be fun to ride if it is at all like it's current Triumph siblings. This generation of Triumphs is the polar opposite of those glorious Triumphs of 50 years ago. They looked great and were fun to ride and race but their mechanical reliability sucked pond water. I say this as a former owner of both Triumphs and their cousin BSA. So, Vaun, let me know if you buy one, then come on over and let me take it around the block!

Burphel

I like the look of it. A lot like what my newbie cruiser turned into eventually. As for handling, Triumph manages to make behemoths like the Rocket 3 and Thunderbird handle really well. I have faith this thing will still ride circles around anything else that bears a resemblance to it. I'm bummed that this came out before a Scrambler update. With the success they've had with their Tigers, I'd love to see them blend the new twin engine and styling into something lighter and a bit more dirt-competent than the air-cooled model.

Transported

I'm as likely to actually buy one as you are to ride again. 😉

Parilla125

That is the beauty of choice. Not everyone would make the same one...
I like the look but I am not sure I would pull the trigger on one at this stage in my life.

VeritasImageryNW

One would think that as a Triumph owner you would be a bit more knowledgeable of their history. This bike is just as much a representation of their past, and current custom trends, as the Bonneville and Thruxton. This bike has nothing to do with trying to be a "better handling Harley" and everything to do with being a nod toward custom Triumphs. Just do a Google search of "Triumph Bobber" and you will see tons of old, and new, custom bikes just like this one.

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307T

Ouch!

liberpolly

I know about these butchered abominations. Doesn't mean I have to like them.

PeteN95

I kind of like it, but I know some people who won't:

Skiffman

I exactly need that thing!
Need something stylish, lighter than the 'average cruiser' with decent handling and about 80-100 hp.
Loved riding the Bolt and Indian Scout, but this is more what I am looking for in a second bike. Sounds like it should be a good ride,

Cycle World;
"Like the rest of the bikes in the Bonneville lineup, it will come with everything from riding modes (Road and Rain) to switchable traction control, ABS, and a torque-assist clutch."

liberpolly

Why buy this over T120?

Texasl

Because?

VeritasImageryNW

Because he likes the looks of it? Why does it matter to you? And it obviously shows that there is a market for the bike, so it proves that Triumph is right in making it.