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The T120 Bonnieville Bobber… R202 000 Triumph updated its Bonneville Bobber platform ahead of MY2021 with a number of improvements. Brake and suspension components were spruced up, along with a larger fuel tank and the extra range it brings. The suspension and brake components come off a higher shelf to finish the practical changes. New paint packages and expanded blackout treatment gives this bike a unique look, in spite of Triumph’s efforts to channel the soul of a decades-old design. Wire wheels set the stage with blackout rims and hubs all bound together with polished spokes. The blackout treatment continues into the fork sliders, headlight can, and triple clamp, plus the swept area of the inner fork tube is covered by old-school, bellows-style gaiters. Too cool! Like the bobbers of old, this modern version carries the characteristic chopped-down fenders front and back that gives it its name. The single round headlight housing is also a historical throwback, though like the rest of the lighting, it relies on LED brightness for effective two-way visibility and sports a DRL feature to help you be seen during daylight hours. Around the back of the light is a single round gauge with an analog speedo, idiot lights, and LCD screen to handle all of the instrumentation in one location. Its minimalistic and very cool! This is the only bike that Al Your Pal of Mix FM got to ride before he took off for the studio. His thoughts: It’s not every day that you get invited to enjoy a ride on a new bike. It’s not every day that you get to ride more than one bike! The other day just happened to be that day all thanks to the guys at RideFast! Not only did I get to experience the Triumph Bobber and the Triumph Scrambler, but I also got to spend time rubbing shoulders with a good bunch of people! I was a little apprehensive when it came to getting on the Bobber and that only because I am 6 ft plenty. The Bobber is a low ride and with my long legs I was expecting an uncomfortable ride. Quite the contrary, my legs were well tucked in to the contours of the bike and the ride was comfortable for my abnormal size! So my expectations continued to shatter - the name Bobber had me expecting a ride where I would be Bobbing up and down or even side by side like one of those dog ornaments in the back of a car window! The ride was totally the opposite. It was a smooth ride. Then it came to throttle action and seeing what this classic looking machine would deliver! What a machine. You open the throttle and you feel the power and torque between your legs. Listen it isn’t a super bike ... but it doesn’t have to be. It’s a classic that has style and just says classy. It’s fast enough to enjoy the open road. It has the power to do exactly what you want it to do and it is such a well-balanced motor bike! Do I want one? Damn right I do!! Boys and their toys they say! They are so right! Thank you to the guys and girls at Triumph Sandton for trusting me with one of your amazing toys! Mercia Says: I tried this after that monster Scrambler. Quite a change going down that low again. You go into cruise mode and start hearing “Get your motor runnin’ head out on the highway” in your head. It’s very responsive and quick of the mark. I rode it on mostly straight roads and gentle turns, so cannot comment on the handling in corners. Garth says: The best thing about the Bobber is the sound! It’s got a real throaty growl to it. In the saddle you know that you are on a big bore bike. Although it’s a custom, it’s actually quite plain. It’s a really comfortable despite the small seat. Suspension under your butt is quite limited thanks to the shock under the seat. Because the bike is so long, handling is different to the others so you have to ride around that. Cornering is interesting, it wants to stay upright and I scraped the pegs a few times. A real head turner, but not for everyone! Go and get one and customize away… King of cool! Jason says: I fully expected this one to be like a famous American brand. But it isn’t. It has a chilled seating position, but so refined and smooth. The pegs and bars are well laid out with a very natural riding stance. It doesn’t ride like it looks. I fully expected the ape hanger effect, but it’s nothing like that. I did a lot of straightish roads, the bike feels very planted. The few corners need a bit of body English thanks to the length of the bike. Power delivery is really sublime and that engine is great! It’s a great looking bike, but a bit selfish with only a single seat. Pete Says: A Proper head turner. At every traffic light I was given thumbs up – even by your Taxi drivers. In my opinion – long distances would be a challenge – this bike is more for posing. For me, the seat position was not perfect – but I’m shorter than the other guys. Quality, fit and finish is perfect. Al Your Pal Muso and DJ from Mix FM Singer song writer Garth Taylor OU GI SP BMW F650 BMW G650 BMW F650 (800 twin) BMW F700 (800 twin) BMW F800 Adventure BMW S100 BMW S100 (Including SE DIR W At We 42 RIDEFAST MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2021
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