Had a go on one of these the other day, the yellow paint looks so much better in real life and daylight. I can honestly say I've never had as many admiring glances, the bike got a few too ;-)
" These are the sort of roads that this little bike loves " made me smile . It's 900cc and is now classed as a small bike. I remember my Zed being "king of Road" at 900 cc How times change !
Yeah I know, I keep referring to it as a "little" bike I think because it has the lowest seat height of any bike I've ridden to date and it erroneously makes me think it's small....of course 900cc ain't small!
For every test ride you should do the walk around at a local pub and/or venue showing points of interest in the respective locations. Bang up review as usual! Love the content!
I keep watching your Street Cup videos - I've just passed my Mod2 (23/08/17) and fell in love with this bike after seeing one in a Dealer. My head wants a Street Triple but my heart wants a Street Cup! I guess I could get both eventually! Loving your in depth reviews and long term feedback. You sir, earned another Subscriber!
Still impressed of my memories of 1976-1978 Tigers and Bonnevilles (owned by acquaintances) when I was going through a Honda CB350 and a CB750 back to back. Nothing wrong with the Hondas but the Triumphs had memorable positive character. Still dream of them due to my excellent experiences.
Hello there! Just thought I'd write a quick note to say Hi and commend you on a nice review. So nice, in fact, that it contributed to my taking the plunge yesterday and buying one of these in the silver and black edition. It's a fantastic machine. I'm not exactly an expert rider, so the ease of handling of this, coupled with its versatility convinced me it was a good choice as a first "big" bike (something of a misnomer, indeed). Rode back to the San Francisco Bay Area from out in Sacramento yesterday with a friend, and I must say, after my initial nervousness, it was a great day! So thanks for the help!
TheMissendenFlyer Indeed it is a nice drive - as long as you stay off of I-80 during holiday traffic! We took the smaller CA Hwy12 through the Delta farm country instead. Thoroughly enjoyable! Cheers
Scotty G Hey, I realize this is six months old, but if you happen to see this I was wondering if you can give us an update now that you've had the bike for a while. I live in Massachusetts and there is a Triumph dealer up in NH that I'll be buying my next bike from. I love the looks of this bike. How's it been treating you?
Really nice review. Love the sound of these engines. The not-extreme sport-ish seating position overall makes this just a super friendly offering. Me want.
Looks like a nice bike, but those bars are actually called Ace Bars, Clip-ons actually, err, clip-on to the top of the fork leg and are usually a lot lower. I know, I know, I'm being pedantic but I'm old enough to remember the time when people used to fit Ace bars to all sorts of humble bikes in an attempt to emulate Sheene !!!!
Aah, ace bars! First pair I saw was clamped onto an Enfield Crusader Sport 250, which I used to tootle around the lanes when I lived in W. Yorkshire, nearly doubled up. 1968 was the date I obtained the RE. Clip-on bars should correctly be accompanied by rear-set footrests or there is little point in fitting them.
First time I can remember hearing of them was a friend had them on a yamaha rd200 in 1977. The Enfield crusader my dad got one a few years ago and did a nice restoration on it. It had 2 dents in the top of the tank cause the bars kept hitting it
I have watched a few of your videos in the past nine months or so, they are in a totally different class compared to the journo stuff and I am impressed with the comprehensive info and easy going style of presentation. Your review of the street twin last year (along with Captain R's) helped me make up my mind to buy one. The street cup would suit me (short bloke) and if I had any spare cash I would probably be looking at buying one, presumably with a multi-bike policy.
Torn between a street cup and a street twin. I love the looks of both but prefer having twin clocks. I like a neutral seating/hand position, I sat on thruxton and found it much too aggressive for me. The street twin felt comfortable. Haven’t yet sat on a street cup. But what is your opinion on the comparison, having sat on a street twin and a thruxton as comparison. Thanks!
Three things to look out for on a bike, how it looks, how it feels and how it sounds. A lot of manufacturers ignore the sound and leave it to the aftermarket pipes but triumph seems to be making a real effort to get the sound right too. Well done triumph, when's the boober review coming?
Yes agreed - sound is so important isn't it, and probably not thaaat hard for manufacturers to get right. The Bobber is the next long termer after this one....stay tuned...:0)
I had a Bonneville T120 still don’t know why I sold it best bike I have ever ridden, now looking at a street cup, how did you find the riding position after a while was the back and shoulders getting a bit sore or was it very comfortable
Like the look of this bike. Looked up eBay to see how much they are going for and the first one I looked at was this exact bike!! Few mods on it now, straight bars and aftermarket exhausts
Excellent review. I love those details on these bikes. I am torn between this, the Thruxton r or BMW r nine T racer i guess the reason for going for one of the latter two is just pure speed? Style and riding position they are pretty similar aren't they?
Err, no. The two Triumphs have similarly relaxed riding positions, the BMW is much more extreme. You need to try them out really to decide which you prefer (very much a personal preference thing). Thanks for the kind words - TMF
What a cool little bike. I think Triumph are on a roll with their range of bikes available at the moment. I am, however still waiting for your new Street Triple 765 test ride. Did you finish the video outside the Three Cups pub by coincidence or good planning??
This bike is amazing it's a 900cc but it has an incredible mileage compared to 250cc bikes, the Services intervals are every 10.000 miles, you have peak torque at 3000 RPM, it has good electronics, and a great style. This bike is easily one of the best for the street
Looks a great fun bike to ride, its about time that some Motorcycle manufactures make lower seat height for the shorter riders, and making them ride cruisers. Do like the colour, the A5 is poorly maintained from Towcester down towards Milton Keynes, look forward to your living with Street Cup updates
Hi dude could you do more food reviews too as we are always looking for a decent places to go our selves and the TMF good pub guide could be another string to the bow mate 🍴 great review as always 🏍
Hi Mr Flyer I currently own a 765 Street Triple - which I absolutely love. It’s also the most comfy bike I’ve ever owned, the riding position works perfectly for me. Anyhow I’m looking to change it for one of the “ modern classic” range. And wondered in your opinion, is this model is the nearest to the 765 triple in terms of riding position. Or if not which do you think is thanks?
None of the classic bikes feel like a Street Triple - they are much more upright with your legs at a right angle rather than tucked and canted forward like a Street Triple...
Colin Deans Hi Colin, no I haven’t as of yet. I’ m gonna hang on for now as I’m really hoping that Triumph bring out the “Speed Twin” (as rumoured) As that’s the one that I think would - look & ride best for me 👍🏻
....is your beard immaculately trimmed and do you have slicked back hair, tattoo's, checked shirts and jeans with turn ups??? If not, that's your issue ;0) ...Thanks for the kind words and for watching - all the best - TMF
TheMissendenFlyer Love the hipster jibe. Triggered. You wouldn't want one next to you in a trench before you go over the top. Or before you get out of the chopper.
I am 5 foot seven tall and was wondering about the ergonomics for me. I think you've answered my questions! Excellent review for real world riding. But why are you riding on the wrong side of the road?!
At 5'7" you'll easily be able to handle the Street Cup, it's the lowest bike I've ridden to date I reckon (and it feels great!)....and that's the right side of the road by the way....
Looking forward to your long term review. I've heard nothing but good things but I'm interested to know what's it's like over a bit of time and what other things you can find out.
Stay tuned then Kaprina, all will be revealed over the coming days/weeks on this one! Oh and a thousand thanks for watching, I have so few female viewers it makes you a very special person!!
Love the colour and finish of the bike. Some nasty potholes on those roads. When you say clip on bars what does that mean as I haven't heard that expression before.
Well these aren't technically "clip ons" - clip ons are the part handle bars that literally grip the top of the forks rather than having a full set of handlebars (most sports bikes have them)....
i recently got rid of my street triple bc it was a tad too forward for me and i found my nads were just killing me afterwards as well as during the ride. i am looking into either the street cup or maybe the street twin. which in your opinion feels more similar to the street triple? thanks for any responses guys!!
Hi Chris - the street Cup has a more extreme riding position and the street twin is much more upright, neither is much like the street triple. Thanks for watching - TMF
wow i got a reply from both you and Capt. Rambunctious!!!! Damn you brits are polite people LOL thanks and yeah to be perfectly honest i feel deep down inside im most likely to take the money from the sale of my 2015 street triple and use it as a down pymnt on a 2018 model LOL i hear the engine has been improved if that was even possible!! cheers
As always sir another really good review. Now is it me, or are there really too many Triumphs using the same basics on far too many variations of the same bike? In 2010 I had the Triumph Bonnie 900 which I absolutely loved, I then changed that in 2013 for one of the first Honda CB1100 new retro style bikes, again which was a great bike, although to be honest, very......mmmmmm, dull, sorry Honda. I now am the very proud owner of a 2016 Ducati Diavel, which is to me just an absolutely fantastic bike. (yes I did see your video from the USA) , I go camping, touring , rides out, everything. Current mileage is over 8k, which is probably the point........it does everything, even track days apparently, which I don't. keep up the good work sir. Robin.
Thanks for the comments Robin - well I guess Triumph have found a winning formula in these retro bikes and they sell by the bucket load, as a business, why wouldn't you!! In the main I'm with you though and tend to prefer non-retro bikes that still look like motorbikes.....which is why I'm so keen to try the new Street Triple for example ;0) All the best and be safe on that beast of a Ducati!
Thanks for your prompt reply, and yes...you can't deny the fact that they are currently onto a fantastic range of bikes, and long may it last. But thank you for getting the jist of my comment, ride safe sir.
I take your point, I was thinking more from my own perspective as I'm currently considering a bike in this sort of style. I'm just waiting to see the BMW in the flesh, it hasn't reached our shores yet. Your review put a hold on my Thruxton order! Does your Mrs also ride TMF?
Some of the comments are very amusing as always! Another excellent, informative review. I'm curious, how does one come to have a long term loan bike, is it a perk of doing reviews? Excellent and impartial reviews are your forte TMF, keep it up please! cheers tony
Hi Tony.....and yes, those nice folks at Triumph got in touch and made the bikes available to me....free PR for them and content for me...win/win I call it! Needless to say they don't tell me what to say or pay me in any way, so I'm not duty bound to say nice things if I think the bikes are pants (like the Explorer for example!!).... :0)
TheMissendenFlyer: I'm a Steve, years ago there were three Steves at my place of work, so we had Steve, Stephen and I was Steff/steffy, last in! We used to go to Romford dogs, so steffy became Steffydog, that's it :)
Cheers as ever Scott, and I'm with you, this one wasn't top of my list either in the looks department, but I must say it's kind of grown on me more than I thought it would....the yellow paint work is top notch (and even Mrs Flyer loves it!)....
Nice looking bike and one of the least expensive in the Triumph line up, at least in my neck of the woods. I have to stop watching these videos! Every time I watch another review I change my mind again. I'm really leaning towards the T-120, but the Bobber Black is amazingly beautiful to my eye. But then I'm really loving the new Speedmaster. Yet again, this bike looks nice and it's much cheaper. There will be snow falling and riding season will be over by the time I make up my mind!
Good vid review as ever but have to ask why when you slow down do you not blip the throttle and drop a gear which is the correct way to ride. Blipping the throttle on change down dose a couple of things it matches wheel and engine speed to take load off the transmission, it also keeps the machine stable and under power which makes braking safer, as for turning on a freewheel that is absolute no no. I have to ask is this the way you were trained, is it the way all riders are trained these days. If it is the way riders are trained today i would suggest the instructors need retraining because it is very bad practise. Please bear in mind you are not the only You tuber guilty of this so please do not take this personaly. Any way whinge over like your reviews keep them coming.
Thanks for the comment Clive, well let's put it this way, I wasn't trained to blip the throttle on downshifts. But I was trained how to spell and use grammar :0P There we're quits....all the best - TMF :0)
TheMissendenFlyer it was my first bike and I love the fact that it's a safe and easy height for a new rider. I also have a Tiger XC which is much more flickable but more awkward at low speeds because of the height and weight. Seating position is very comfy, engine strong enough and sounds amazing. The only thing I am wary about is bends at high speed, i.e. fast dual carriageways or motorways, where it feels heavy and reluctant to turn in. Probably just a matter of practice and confidence.
TheMissendenFlyer yes, she's running well. It's funny I didn't think anything was unusual about the size or the riding position, then I got the Tiger and put 300 miles on it. Yesterday back on the Street Cup and the riding position suddenly seemed tucked up, as you say. But it is comfy and I love the way it pulls from low down. On the Tiger I find I'm changing up as quickly as possible, whereas the Bonnie just pulls strongly and is in no rush to change up.
This bike not really up my street or my cup of tea I'm afraid. (See what I did there?) At 6' 1" sounds as though I'd struggle with it for comfort. Kind regards, Jon.
Great video, that's a lovely bike TMF. I do wish Triumph were being more technically innovative tho, rather than regurgitating another undeniable money maker. There's only so much old rope people will exchange money for...
Well it seems to be working for them so far - the more models the better as far as I'm concerned. Would like to see some new sports bikes though....or even a Sprint replacement (an actual sport tourer!).....
I would enjoy a look at new sport tourer from Triumph as well! Currently the only one floating around in my mind is the r1200rs. I didn't know the name of the Triumph parked at my work looking like a strange gsxr until you mentioned it just then
Don't quite understand that view .. This is of course one of a new range of updated Bonnevilles and there is only so much you can do with a heritage design . Triumph are less guilty of selling " old rope" than most of the Japanese opposition IMO let alone the Italian /German and obviously American ones !! Before Yamaha blatantly copied Triumph with there Triple engine range they were selling midrange bikes with engines based on the fazer/thundercat from 1996 !!!! Honda and Suzuki were getting away with it too.
david jay You said it yourself - there is only so much you can do with a heritage design. I want to see new designs, not another regurgitated version of the same old thing. I agree all manufacturers are guilty of this, would love to see more brand new models from Triumph.
By "new designs" do you mean new market sectors ? ... they already cover most and have new/updated bikes in many of them ..new street triple / tiger800 / Bonneville range. They could do with a new big tourer and the tiger explorer is also due an update but I don't think either of these sectors are as profitable .
Hehe, well I'm not sure it works like that - they know I'm a fan and I have 22K others who watch my videos (that's more than the circulation of any UK biking magazine bar MCN), it's very targeted, a marketing mans dream! .....I love riding 'em and it gives me content so I'd say that's a classic "win/win".....
+Alex Morgan certainly not - she gets a run out at least once a week, I like to make sure all my bikes are ridden regularly I don't think it does them any good to leave them gathering dust...
hello from New Zealand To me it's like extremely lucky to be in position of been able to own various bikes & on top of that getting to ride so many others with your long time loaners I am jealous as my life sucks I ENJOY YOUR VIDEO'S CHOW4now
Had a go on one of these the other day, the yellow paint looks so much better in real life and daylight. I can honestly say I've never had as many admiring glances, the bike got a few too ;-)
" These are the sort of roads that this little bike loves " made me smile . It's 900cc and is now classed as a small bike. I remember my Zed being "king of Road" at 900 cc
How times change !
Yeah I know, I keep referring to it as a "little" bike I think because it has the lowest seat height of any bike I've ridden to date and it erroneously makes me think it's small....of course 900cc ain't small!
Loving the frequency of these reviews, always refreshing to mix up the bikes. Great work as always.
+Ground Dweller Thank you Ground Dweller - appreciate the kind words- TMF
I want one. Love the looks and just what I'm after for the road
For every test ride you should do the walk around at a local pub and/or venue showing points of interest in the respective locations. Bang up review as usual! Love the content!
Thank you Jamrockcrowned85, appreciate the kind words (and suggestion!).....
I keep watching your Street Cup videos - I've just passed my Mod2 (23/08/17) and fell in love with this bike after seeing one in a Dealer. My head wants a Street Triple but my heart wants a Street Cup! I guess I could get both eventually!
Loving your in depth reviews and long term feedback.
You sir, earned another Subscriber!
Excellent - thanks Graeme and welcome along!
Just wanted to say that your reviews are absolutely fantastic, thank you from the US!
Nice one! Love the way Triumph have improved their detailing with the new bikes. The silencers look really good.
Yes they really have upped their game with all the new Bonnies haven't they, lovely finish on these machines...
Still impressed of my memories of 1976-1978 Tigers and Bonnevilles (owned by acquaintances) when I was going through a Honda CB350 and a CB750 back to back. Nothing wrong with the Hondas but the Triumphs had memorable positive character. Still dream of them due to my excellent experiences.
Well this one continues the tradition and is full of character largely thanks to that engine.....thanks for stopping by - TMF
Love that yellow and silver paint scheme:) and those bar end mirrors ! :)
Hello there! Just thought I'd write a quick note to say Hi and commend you on a nice review. So nice, in fact, that it contributed to my taking the plunge yesterday and buying one of these in the silver and black edition. It's a fantastic machine. I'm not exactly an expert rider, so the ease of handling of this, coupled with its versatility convinced me it was a good choice as a first "big" bike (something of a misnomer, indeed). Rode back to the San Francisco Bay Area from out in Sacramento yesterday with a friend, and I must say, after my initial nervousness, it was a great day! So thanks for the help!
Lovely - I love that part of the world - I've only driven in a car from San Francisco to Sacramento, would be lovely on a bike I imagine....
TheMissendenFlyer Indeed it is a nice drive - as long as you stay off of I-80 during holiday traffic! We took the smaller CA Hwy12 through the Delta farm country instead. Thoroughly enjoyable! Cheers
Scotty G Hey, I realize this is six months old, but if you happen to see this I was wondering if you can give us an update now that you've had the bike for a while. I live in Massachusetts and there is a Triumph dealer up in NH that I'll be buying my next bike from. I love the looks of this bike. How's it been treating you?
Really nice review. Love the sound of these engines. The not-extreme sport-ish seating position overall makes this just a super friendly offering. Me want.
+Trane Francks Yes they do sound great don't they (all the Bonnies)....
Looks like a nice bike, but those bars are actually called Ace Bars, Clip-ons actually, err, clip-on to the top of the fork leg and are usually a lot lower. I know, I know, I'm being pedantic but I'm old enough to remember the time when people used to fit Ace bars to all sorts of humble bikes in an attempt to emulate Sheene !!!!
ace bars I haven't heard that for years. it put a smile on a old farts face lol
Aah, ace bars! First pair I saw was clamped onto an Enfield Crusader Sport 250, which I used to tootle around the lanes when I lived in W. Yorkshire, nearly doubled up. 1968 was the date I obtained the RE.
Clip-on bars should correctly be accompanied by rear-set footrests or there is little point in fitting them.
Yes you are quite right Adrian, someone else mentioned that to me a while back and I should have been more accurate!
First time I can remember hearing of them was a friend had them on a yamaha rd200 in 1977. The Enfield crusader my dad got one a few years ago and did a nice restoration on it. It had 2 dents in the top of the tank cause the bars kept hitting it
Tell Triumph they need to give you a go on the Bobber. I'm keen to see your feedback on that one TMF. I always enjoy your reviews.
Well I have asked Dougie, and that's the next bike after this one ;0)
Good man, I'm looking forward to this one. Box of popcorn is ready.
I have watched a few of your videos in the past nine months or so, they are in a totally different class compared to the journo stuff and I am impressed with the comprehensive info and easy going style of presentation. Your review of the street twin last year (along with Captain R's) helped me make up my mind to buy one. The street cup would suit me (short bloke) and if I had any spare cash I would probably be looking at buying one, presumably with a multi-bike policy.
Very kind of you to say so Steve - appreciated. Glad you've found my efforts of use.....how's the Street Twin panning out?
Good stuff...I might have to have a ride over there myself then! Cheers - TMF
I put some Street Triple bars on my 2012 standard and a 1"riser with a 1" pull back and it is perfect for me.
What on a 2012 Bonnie you mean???
Handle bars from a Street Triple.
An enjoyable watch and great bike. You were in my neck of the woods again and practically rode past my house! You should try Super Sausage next time.
+Daniel Whittemore I have since been back to the Super Sausage - excellent burger I must say!
Torn between a street cup and a street twin. I love the looks of both but prefer having twin clocks. I like a neutral seating/hand position, I sat on thruxton and found it much too aggressive for me. The street twin felt comfortable. Haven’t yet sat on a street cup. But what is your opinion on the comparison, having sat on a street twin and a thruxton as comparison.
Thanks!
Street Twin is the way to go!
Really like the street cup colour scheme is ace had a sit on one at the bobber launch at my local triumph dealers great review as always 👍
Thank you Malcolm, and yes the yellow scheme really works on this bike doesn't it...
Three things to look out for on a bike, how it looks, how it feels and how it sounds. A lot of manufacturers ignore the sound and leave it to the aftermarket pipes but triumph seems to be making a real effort to get the sound right too. Well done triumph, when's the boober review coming?
Yes agreed - sound is so important isn't it, and probably not thaaat hard for manufacturers to get right. The Bobber is the next long termer after this one....stay tuned...:0)
Boober?
I had a Bonneville T120 still don’t know why I sold it best bike I have ever ridden, now looking at a street cup, how did you find the riding position after a while was the back and shoulders getting a bit sore or was it very comfortable
It looks more extreme than it is - the riding position is very comfortable...
Like the look of this bike. Looked up eBay to see how much they are going for and the first one I looked at was this exact bike!! Few mods on it now, straight bars and aftermarket exhausts
Cool! How much was it up for?
£6495 in Staffordshire Triumph. I’ve always fancied one. Would look good next to my street triple and tiger 800!! 😁
Excellent review. I love those details on these bikes. I am torn between this, the Thruxton r or BMW r nine T racer i guess the reason for going for one of the latter two is just pure speed? Style and riding position they are pretty similar aren't they?
Err, no. The two Triumphs have similarly relaxed riding positions, the BMW is much more extreme. You need to try them out really to decide which you prefer (very much a personal preference thing). Thanks for the kind words - TMF
What a cool little bike. I think Triumph are on a roll with their range of bikes available at the moment. I am, however still waiting for your new Street Triple 765 test ride.
Did you finish the video outside the Three Cups pub by coincidence or good planning??
+SpottyCat666 I didn't even see that! Well spotted!!!
This bike is amazing it's a 900cc but it has an incredible mileage compared to 250cc bikes, the Services intervals are every 10.000 miles, you have peak torque at 3000 RPM, it has good electronics, and a great style. This bike is easily one of the best for the street
It's certainly built for "real world" riding and I like that about all the Bonnevilles.....thanks for watching - TMF
I'm intrigued. 6' 1" tall 200lbs, but I still might get one.
They are lovely machines....
Clint the Audio Guy I'm 6 ft and about 20 pounds heavier and I was wondering how I'd fit. Personally, I love the styling and really love the price.
Great review as always TMF. Would love to see you do reviews for the new MT09 and Z900!
+Vincent Lim Cheers Vincent - and I'm working on it!
Looks a great fun bike to ride, its about time that some Motorcycle manufactures make lower seat height for the shorter riders, and making them ride cruisers. Do like the colour, the A5 is poorly maintained from Towcester down towards Milton Keynes, look forward to your living with Street Cup updates
+vince halls Cheers Vince - stay tuned!
Hi dude could you do more food reviews too as we are always looking for a decent places to go our selves and the TMF good pub guide could be another string to the bow mate 🍴 great review as always 🏍
I'm liking that idea! Perhaps I could specialise in sausage and mash.....
TheMissendenFlyer I've heard it all now. As if you haven't put out there enough varied content.
The Hairy Bikers this is not. Thank God.
Hi Mr Flyer I currently own a 765 Street Triple - which I absolutely love. It’s also the most comfy bike I’ve ever owned, the riding position works perfectly for me. Anyhow I’m looking to change it for one of the “ modern classic” range. And wondered in your opinion, is this model is the nearest to the 765 triple in terms of riding position. Or if not which do you think is thanks?
None of the classic bikes feel like a Street Triple - they are much more upright with your legs at a right angle rather than tucked and canted forward like a Street Triple...
Thanks for the reply 👍🏻
Simon , did you make the switch? I've just sold my Street Triple and am thinking modern classic too.
Colin Deans
Hi Colin, no I haven’t as of yet. I’ m gonna hang on for now as I’m really hoping that Triumph bring out the “Speed Twin” (as rumoured) As that’s the one that I think would - look & ride best for me 👍🏻
Thanks, think I'm regretting selling my 765R
Another good vid from the MissendenReviewer.👍
Thanks RD!
even though i have a beard I'm not a big fan of this type of bike. Cracking review as always though.
....is your beard immaculately trimmed and do you have slicked back hair, tattoo's, checked shirts and jeans with turn ups??? If not, that's your issue ;0) ...Thanks for the kind words and for watching - all the best - TMF
TheMissendenFlyer Love the hipster jibe. Triggered. You wouldn't want one next to you in a trench before you go over the top. Or before you get out of the chopper.
Love this! Was looking into this just yesterday! Just a question; what format do you shoot in? 4K or 1080p and what FPS?
+Decimus Maximus 1080p @ 60fps
I am 5 foot seven tall and was wondering about the ergonomics for me. I think you've answered my questions! Excellent review for real world riding. But why are you riding on the wrong side of the road?!
At 5'7" you'll easily be able to handle the Street Cup, it's the lowest bike I've ridden to date I reckon (and it feels great!)....and that's the right side of the road by the way....
Looking forward to your long term review. I've heard nothing but good things but I'm interested to know what's it's like over a bit of time and what other things you can find out.
Stay tuned then Kaprina, all will be revealed over the coming days/weeks on this one! Oh and a thousand thanks for watching, I have so few female viewers it makes you a very special person!!
TheMissendenFlyer I've seen most of your reviews. I appreciate how comprehensive they are. I look forward to the review.
Love the colour and finish of the bike.
Some nasty potholes on those roads. When you say clip on bars what does that mean as I haven't heard that expression before.
Well these aren't technically "clip ons" - clip ons are the part handle bars that literally grip the top of the forks rather than having a full set of handlebars (most sports bikes have them)....
i recently got rid of my street triple bc it was a tad too forward for me and i found my nads were just killing me afterwards as well as during the ride. i am looking into either the street cup or maybe the street twin. which in your opinion feels more similar to the street triple? thanks for any responses guys!!
Hi Chris - the street Cup has a more extreme riding position and the street twin is much more upright, neither is much like the street triple. Thanks for watching - TMF
wow i got a reply from both you and Capt. Rambunctious!!!! Damn you brits are polite people LOL thanks and yeah to be perfectly honest i feel deep down inside im most likely to take the money from the sale of my 2015 street triple and use it as a down pymnt on a 2018 model LOL i hear the engine has been improved if that was even possible!! cheers
As always sir another really good review. Now is it me, or are there really too many Triumphs using the same basics on far too many variations of the same bike?
In 2010 I had the Triumph Bonnie 900 which I absolutely loved, I then changed that in 2013 for one of the first Honda CB1100 new retro style bikes, again which was a great bike, although to be honest, very......mmmmmm, dull, sorry Honda. I now am the very proud owner of a 2016 Ducati Diavel, which is to me just an absolutely fantastic bike. (yes I did see your video from the USA) , I go camping, touring , rides out, everything. Current mileage is over 8k, which is probably the point........it does everything, even track days apparently, which I don't.
keep up the good work sir.
Robin.
Thanks for the comments Robin - well I guess Triumph have found a winning formula in these retro bikes and they sell by the bucket load, as a business, why wouldn't you!! In the main I'm with you though and tend to prefer non-retro bikes that still look like motorbikes.....which is why I'm so keen to try the new Street Triple for example ;0) All the best and be safe on that beast of a Ducati!
Thanks for your prompt reply, and yes...you can't deny the fact that they are currently onto a fantastic range of bikes, and long may it last. But thank you for getting the jist of my comment, ride safe sir.
Thanks again for your initial thoughts TMF, I'm not sure I get the appeal of this version of the Street Twin when you could get the Thruxton.
Well it's a smaller, lighter, cheaper, easier to ride version.....Mrs TMF loves it!
I take your point, I was thinking more from my own perspective as I'm currently considering a bike in this sort of style. I'm just waiting to see the BMW in the flesh, it hasn't reached our shores yet. Your review put a hold on my Thruxton order!
Does your Mrs also ride TMF?
No but I'm working on it!
Some of the comments are very amusing as always!
Another excellent, informative review.
I'm curious, how does one come to have a long term loan bike, is it a perk of doing reviews? Excellent and impartial reviews are your forte TMF, keep it up please!
cheers
tony
Hi Tony.....and yes, those nice folks at Triumph got in touch and made the bikes available to me....free PR for them and content for me...win/win I call it! Needless to say they don't tell me what to say or pay me in any way, so I'm not duty bound to say nice things if I think the bikes are pants (like the Explorer for example!!).... :0)
Fair play, I don't know anyone who does better bike reviews, so I'd suggest you are the man!
cheers
You are very kind!
Nice looking bike and it's British of course . Thanks for the walk round and showing her off .
My pleasure HF - more to come!
Hurley flyer I’m pretty sure it’s made in Malaysia...
You're a lucky boy riding these fabulous bikes😊
I am indeed :0)
Another quality video, edit, commentary and scenic tour. Can't say that she's for me, bar I like the colour, is it racing yellow, looks a tad orange?
Thank you Steffydog1 - by the way I'm intrigued by your name, what's it all about??
TheMissendenFlyer: I'm a Steve, years ago there were three Steves at my place of work, so we had Steve, Stephen and I was Steff/steffy, last in! We used to go to Romford dogs, so steffy became Steffydog, that's it :)
Makes complete sense, if a little disappointing, as I thought for a moment you may be a female viewer.......bugger....
I didn't say I wanted to marry you!
Interesting bikes from Triumph for these; sort of naked retro cruise about bikes. Lots of style there; not my favorite look but great review!
Cheers as ever Scott, and I'm with you, this one wasn't top of my list either in the looks department, but I must say it's kind of grown on me more than I thought it would....the yellow paint work is top notch (and even Mrs Flyer loves it!)....
Nice looking bike and one of the least expensive in the Triumph line up, at least in my neck of the woods. I have to stop watching these videos! Every time I watch another review I change my mind again. I'm really leaning towards the T-120, but the Bobber Black is amazingly beautiful to my eye. But then I'm really loving the new Speedmaster. Yet again, this bike looks nice and it's much cheaper. There will be snow falling and riding season will be over by the time I make up my mind!
A good problem to have though eh?
TheMissendenFlyer That's the truth. You know you're living in good times when there are almost too many beautiful motorcycles!
TMF you always tell me everything I want to know. Please give lessons to the others on which talking points to cover. Thanks.
Very kind sir!
Good vid review as ever but have to ask why when you slow down do you not blip the throttle and drop a gear which is the correct way to ride.
Blipping the throttle on change down dose a couple of things it matches wheel and engine speed to take load off the transmission, it also keeps the machine stable and under power which makes braking safer, as for turning on a freewheel that is absolute no no.
I have to ask is this the way you were trained, is it the way all riders are trained these days. If it is the way riders are trained today i would suggest the instructors need retraining because it is very bad practise. Please bear in mind you are not the only You tuber guilty of this so please do not take this personaly.
Any way whinge over like your reviews keep them coming.
Thanks for the comment Clive, well let's put it this way, I wasn't trained to blip the throttle on downshifts. But I was trained how to spell and use grammar :0P There we're quits....all the best - TMF :0)
Yeah me grammar always was poo.
Not messing with MF just curious as to why there was no throttle blip on down change. His reply indicates to me that the trainers need training!
What a nice surprise! Looking forward to seeing if your thoughts tally with mine - I have a yellow Cup too.
Yes that avatar looks familiar! How long have you had it? What do you make of it so far???
TheMissendenFlyer it was my first bike and I love the fact that it's a safe and easy height for a new rider. I also have a Tiger XC which is much more flickable but more awkward at low speeds because of the height and weight.
Seating position is very comfy, engine strong enough and sounds amazing.
The only thing I am wary about is bends at high speed, i.e. fast dual carriageways or motorways, where it feels heavy and reluctant to turn in. Probably just a matter of practice and confidence.
Should have added the clutch and gear changes are fantastic.
I've had it ten weeks and I'm 700 miles in.
So I take it she's run in now and had the first service?
TheMissendenFlyer yes, she's running well. It's funny I didn't think anything was unusual about the size or the riding position, then I got the Tiger and put 300 miles on it. Yesterday back on the Street Cup and the riding position suddenly seemed tucked up, as you say.
But it is comfy and I love the way it pulls from low down. On the Tiger I find I'm changing up as quickly as possible, whereas the Bonnie just pulls strongly and is in no rush to change up.
What do you think is better? The street cup or the new scrambler?
+Chris Well I've not tried the scrambler yet so I'll have to let you know on that one!
Thanks anyway!
check the heated grips comment - Triumph say they arent compatible with those drop Cup handlebars
Thanks for the clarification....
Got one used coming my way. Only 1k miles.
Congratulations!
Triumph do these type of bikes so well. That steak and kidney pie washed down by 10 pints of guinness at lunch certainly helped the gear changes
:0)
not for everyone but still a lovely piece of bike
Agreed....
This bike not really up my street or my cup of tea I'm afraid. (See what I did there?) At 6' 1" sounds as though I'd struggle with it for comfort. Kind regards, Jon.
Very good, very very good.....
Yay another loaner FOC 😀
yay!!
Like the looks, but sounded a bit too quiet. Another enjoyable review BTW.
Thanks John...
...do they have pipes for this puppy then Arne???
As always great review, bit to cramped for me, but looks lovely and I'm sure they'll sell like hot cakes.
I'm sure they will....I reckon (based on a survey of my Mrs and 2 daughters) they'll sell well to the ladies too......
Great video, that's a lovely bike TMF. I do wish Triumph were being more technically innovative tho, rather than regurgitating another undeniable money maker. There's only so much old rope people will exchange money for...
Well it seems to be working for them so far - the more models the better as far as I'm concerned. Would like to see some new sports bikes though....or even a Sprint replacement (an actual sport tourer!).....
I would enjoy a look at new sport tourer from Triumph as well! Currently the only one floating around in my mind is the r1200rs. I didn't know the name of the Triumph parked at my work looking like a strange gsxr until you mentioned it just then
Don't quite understand that view .. This is of course one of a new range of updated Bonnevilles and there is only so much you can do with a heritage design . Triumph are less guilty of selling " old rope" than most of the Japanese opposition IMO let alone the Italian /German and obviously American ones !!
Before Yamaha blatantly copied Triumph with there Triple engine range they were selling midrange bikes
with engines based on the fazer/thundercat from 1996 !!!! Honda and Suzuki were getting away with it too.
david jay You said it yourself - there is only so much you can do with a heritage design. I want to see new designs, not another regurgitated version of the same old thing. I agree all manufacturers are guilty of this, would love to see more brand new models from Triumph.
By "new designs" do you mean new market sectors ? ... they already cover most and have new/updated
bikes in many of them ..new street triple / tiger800 / Bonneville range.
They could do with a new big tourer and the tiger explorer is also due an update but I don't think
either of these sectors are as profitable .
Only commenting to see if you can view it TMF?
1st by the way!
How do I private message you, like you asked. Can't see an obvious way to do it! Doh
Think it might be necessary for us both to have Google+ accounts....but embarrassingly I'm not sure....you on Twitter?
TheMissendenFlyer Google+ but not Twitter that's a terrifying thought. I resisted Facebook (Lifeinvader) for as long as possible!
How on earth do you get these long term bikes all the time? How much £££ are you spending with them that makes them give you these bikes!!
Hehe, well I'm not sure it works like that - they know I'm a fan and I have 22K others who watch my videos (that's more than the circulation of any UK biking magazine bar MCN), it's very targeted, a marketing mans dream! .....I love riding 'em and it gives me content so I'd say that's a classic "win/win".....
Yes, I'd like some of that win too :D
Nothing stopping you Andy, crack on with your channel!
Hahah! I have a face for radio and a voice for the deaf...
Nice one! :-)
Thank you...
mmmmmmmmmmm. Sausages and mash. One of my favourite meals. lol
+Kevin Taylor Me too :0)
nice bike's but not for me.. cool review as always dude
Thank you sir!
Fantastic review Mr Flyer.
I'm sure they will sell loads but to me this bike is trying slightly to hard to be cool, just doesn't do it for me at all.
Yeah a lot of people say the same, I have to say it's my least favourite of the "new" Bonnevilles too....
I really like it, but feel maybe the fly screen is a touch too far. Im sure one can remove it, and the 'try-hard' look might be lessened.
Your Panigale must be gathering dust.
+Alex Morgan certainly not - she gets a run out at least once a week, I like to make sure all my bikes are ridden regularly I don't think it does them any good to leave them gathering dust...
shit this guy's got a tinny life got 4 bikes he owns Now he's got a long term loaner new triumph Fuck me
+ugh xr500a tinny life?? Is that good or bad?
hello from New Zealand To me it's like extremely lucky to be in position of been able to own various bikes & on top of that getting to ride so many others with your long time loaners I am jealous as my life sucks I ENJOY YOUR VIDEO'S CHOW4now
Another Triumph to add to their ever expanding list of unnecessary models.. Great review tho
Well if they sell, why not!
Wo' a life...
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Luckiest guy on earth . Thanks for the Good show .
You're obviously not familiar with Jim Slip then I guess?? ;0)
This side of the pond ? Triumph & the Beatles is about it . It is nice to see you guys appreciate your own for a change . Thanks again