2020 Triumph Bobber Black - Road Test Review
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
- Triumph has hit the nail on the head with the bobber look which probably originated in the UK, post WWII. The bobber look is there in spades along with modern mechanicals and performance. With 75 hp and a little over 500 lbs. of weight, the Bobber Black pegs the FUN meter. Many thanks to Bobby Sanchez at Tampa Triumph for allowing me the use of this bike. 7000 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL 33614 - 813-410-7913 www.TampaTriumph.com
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Saw a guy riding a Bobber and I was so impressed that I went to the Harley/Triumph dealer to check them out; did a test ride on both the Bobber and a Speedmaster, which is pretty much the same bike but with a pillion seat. Always loved Bonnevilles, so next thing I knew, I bought a Goldline Speedmaster LE - a work of motorcycle art. It easily could have gone either way, but I wanted the seat option. Two of the most stunning bikes out there. Retro-plus...
My 70th birthday present to myself, I just got mine a couple of weeks ago, and I completely concur. I did get a couple of extras, adding the panniers and floorboards, a 12 volt power socket to plug in my phone and the phone mount/carrier option. I had decided that for my 70th birthday, I was either going to go to Tibet and climb Mt. Everest or get a motorcycle. Upon urging from my wife, I settled on the motorcycle. Mt. Everest can wait til my 80th birthday.
Ride on✌
Love those options. Really no compromise at all :)
Ride the Bobber up Everest....if anyone can it would be you.
Good call! Super nice bike. I got a 911 for my 50th, but think one of these has to be in my future.
Where was your triumph made england?
Jerry: Loved this video! Your comments on the Bobber are spot-on! I'm 70 and bought my Bobber last September. I can't park it anywhere without drawing attention. Looks, sounds great. I love my 2015 Road King, too, but the Bobber is just a straight-up blast to ride.
I've watched dozens of reviews on this bike. It is practically burning a hole in my wallet right now! Your review was so helpful because it offers a view few others have - the more mundane city roads that so many of us have to navigate if we want to get out into the countryside or elsewhere. And even though this is a review video, I want to say how much I appreciate that you incorporate helpful riding tips, like the caution about the front brake. Those reminders are even more effective when they're used outside of a purely instructional context. As a rider I've gone from zero to 60 confidence-wise in a short time, and I owe a lot of that to your vids. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your knowledge and the time you put into making these!
Had two Sportsters here in Scotland . Liked them , got my bobber black a year ago and LOVE it , excells in every department and a joy to ride . 2k miles in one year all over Scotland. Good video .
Remember the sound of the Triumphs of the late 60s, early 70s? Such a great sound it was.
Always enjoy how you combine a review, with a real world ride, and are still always the teacher / instructor as you do so. This is what makes your videos so extremely valuable!
Just picked up my 2023 triumph bobber and its such a gun bike to ride. Also its my first bike and im learing thru your videos. Keep them coming. Subscribed👍
Sold my T100, and bought an’18 Bobber Black in January. Never looked back. Just an outstanding ride. Constant thumbs up.
I have the Rocket III. I am planning on getting a Triumph Scrambler XE soon. Now you've got me wanting a Triumph Bobber!!! I don't consider myself a Triumph person, but it is beautiful. My long distance cruiser is my 1998 full dress Honda Valkyrie. I love it. I used to tell people I would get rid of my wife before I got rid of my Valkyrie. Now she is my ex and the Valkyrie is sitting in my garage! It is the smoothest and best handling bike I have ever ridden.
Great video Jerry. I really appreciate how you educate during the ride so we can become better riders.
Like saying it's a 900 ..? Lol !
Always loved Triumph bikes and the Bobber is just killer looking. That tank though means taking a 100 mile ride would mean one stop for gas. I have rides in Tennessee where that would be a problem. I’d rather see this bike come with a 650 or even a 500cc engine to stretch that distance out a bit. AND it’s more fun to thrash a bike with a slow engine than work to avoid overpowering and running too fast into turns. Fit and finish in these is top notch and Triumph is now making bikes that hold up very well.
These bikes get like 70 mpg's.
Love how you said it’s not for wimps, and mentioned that if you see a bump stand up a bit. I’ve watched other reviews where they complain about bumps and I was wondering why don’t you stand up a bit. When I took the motorcycle safety course years ago my instructor taught us to do that. Then riding a ninja for the last 16 years it was a must on some of our country roads if you didn’t want to get bucked. So thank you for mentioning that.
I'm a die hard Harley-Davidson fan but with that being said, they really need to step up their game. Triumph and Indian are putting out some really great looking bikes the past couple years IMO.
You post this today! The exact day that I do exactly what you say not to do at the 6 minute mark. And YUP, she went down!! 2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster even!!
Jerry, I have beed riding ridding for over 50 years, I took your course 10 years ago and I l gained more riding expertise in one day than the previous 40 years. I own a 2020 CVO Street Glide and a 2017 Triumph Bobber. I agree totally with your comments. For me it is the perfect combination. As much as I love my HD, when riding around town and in rural areas the Bobber is pure fun. I added apes as I am 6'1"" and it improved my shoulder blade discomfort. BTW my Bobber gets far more people gawking and asking about it especially what year it is. They assume it is from the mid 60s. For those my age Triumph was the first bad ass motorcycle, Steve McQueen after all rode a Triumph. Keep up the reviews. Well done.
A CVO and a Bobber. Great combination to have. Thanks and keep riding.
Road King and cut up new honda rebel into a bobber...best of both as well! Enjoy.
Steve McQueen, Marlon Brando, James Dean, Clint Eastwood and many more...
The next stage after bad ass is dead ass. Nicest looking bike stock I've seen in years. Really cool.
What a beautiful bike.
Bob customized Bobber Great to see with the variety for bike lovers. This is a good video no matter where you are on your journey, from beginning to maintenance.
Thanks for the review. A great looking bike in my opinion. Hard to beat in the looks department.
Great to see you on a Triumph! Thought you’re an exclusive Harley guy. I’m getting the Bobber when it get delivered.
Jerry - Great to see a variety of bikes... you should take these to a parking lot and see how they handle.
thank you fro your review. I'm between the T120 and this bike for my first ride. Much appreciated
You're welcome.
Good looking bike! Love your reviews, I'm an HD guy but appreciate all the bikes😎 Marlon Brando & Badass & the Fonz you got them all covered😁
Cool looking bike, caught my eye a few years ago when they hit the street. Looks like a really fun around town, boulevard runner.
Great confirmation on handling qualities of the Bobber as I have a 2018 version. Completely different and fun ride than my HD Breakout.
I truly dig the look of that bobber.
Thumbs up, great review. looking forward to more.
The Fonz wrecked the first time they made him ride. They never put him on a bike again. He sat on it and it was mounted to a sled they pulled.
Alan Levesque I remember seeing him ride, perhaps in the opening credits, with no sled in sight. It was shot from a distance.
Alan Levesque the fonz would not like that seat
Looks like you're sitting on the toilet. Not cool.
I've let my hair grow (no choice, right?), so I'm looking like a scruffy Fonz right about now. I need the bobber, matte black, bad...
love the vids brother!
just bought my bobber! super stoked, its being delivered to my house on Wednesday!
Great video, beautiful machine! I prefer the bonneville speedmaster, just for the sake of more versatility but the layout is like a work of art.
triumph makes some nice bikes.
That bike sounds nice!
What a great looking bike.
Yeah luv the look of the Triumph bobber with the dual disc's on the front. It's a really cool bike 😎 Ps I would have liked to also see twin instrument guages as well.
Love Triumphs.
I have two other bikes besides my '14 Triumph Thunderbird LT and I would sell the other two first if it came down to it. Triumph is a sleeper that not many motorcycle enthusiasts are not up on. Great reliable motorcycles.
I love these videos, I rode for several years but I haven’t ridden over 15 years now and watching these I realize that I was just lucky I didn’t really know what I was doing😂 i’m glad I didn’t die but this makes me want to start riding again. I did OK before but my low speed ability was almost nonexistent and riding fast really isn’t that hard or it wasn’t for me and I guess I was safe but I still think it was a lot more lucky. If I grab another bike I’m going to put in a whole Lotta practice and then when I think I’ve got it covered I’m gonna try and find some of these classes because it’s good as you think you are it’s always good to have someone who really knows what they’re doing watching it from a different perspective. The other mistake I always made was I had cheap safety equipment I had a heavy jacket but it wasn’t a bike jacket I had no armor I didn’t wear boots and I always wore jeans or thicker pants but that’s not gonna do much to help. When I started writing in the 80s they had a couple classes but we never took them we thought we were too cool for them And we didn’t have the Internet we just sort of winged it with everything. I definitely think I’d like to get a bike and just run through these drills and just develop the skills and get good at it and even just watching those videos and getting an idea of how to set up some drills and learn the techniques is great. I never learned a ride I just got on the bike and figured it out and did what felt right But I think taking these classes and even just watching the videos and going through a bunch of these drills is pretty awesome
Jerry having you review bikes is a Godsend! Your neck mic sounds amazing! What setup are you using? BTWI've got the Guzzi V9 Bobber which I love!!
So you're the guy who bought a Guzzi😁. I'm using a GOPro Hero 7 with mic adapter and a Purple Panda Mic tucked in the cheek pad of a 90 dollar HJC FF helmet.
Ride Like a Pro Jerry Palladino Yup, love the Guzzi V-Twin, makes me smile. I’m a Pro sound guy and to me it sounds great!!!! Bought your video years ago and am always going back to it.
Loved your Triumph videos so much that I went out and bought a new Triumph Bonneville T120 Ace. I almost went with the Bobber but I wanted to have the option to ride two up with my wife. Hope I don't regret that decision because she said she won't ride on the Triumph; however, she still will reluctantly ride on the HD Limited.
Good choice!
Really enjoyed this! Thank you!
You're welcome.
Love your videos brother
That is cool looking ride.
Thanks Motorman.
Rminds me a little of the HD Crossbones I have! Thanks for the review!
Yes your right it does look a little like the Cross Bones. I loved that bike. Wish they still made it. My mechanic had a real cherry Cross Bones that he sold for 5 grand. I wish I knew he was going to sell it.
I have never had the opportunity to ride a that brand, but it dose e look sharp!
Nice looking bike
Jerry says the bobber is a firm ride, not for wimps. My last three trucks were a 91 f150, 76 Chevy and now a 02 f350. My insides have gotten used to being in a shaker bottle 😅
i really want the triumph bobber. it's just my style. just a little bit lower seat, some mini apes and a few small cosmetic mods and i'll be in heaven.
Motorman, would love to see you ride the Royal Enfield line, supposedly near you there's a dealer! And your thoughts on these bikes. Many thanks for all you share!
Yea that's the Triumph dealer who won't allow test rides.
Well then we who want to see these bikes performance should flash mob them sir!
That's bad ass!... Wonder what a set of tabs sound like on that?....
When are you gonna review a Vmax 1700 ? I'm interested in your POV
Nice Machine
i bought my Bobber Black brand new in 2018 and love every bit of it...it's funny when you said it's not made for high speed touring... this bike does have saddle bags as accessories...and I didn't see you ride it on the freeway either. I was considering Harley as well before buying this bike but for the price and technology that this bike has - throttle by wire, traction control, ABS, ride modes, cruise control - Harley doesn't stand a chance...you also mentioned how smooth this bike was and it's true...vibration on the Harley was a huge turn off for me as well.
I was curious about this, good to hear. I think I'm gonna get one
love the Harley vibration! it is a Harley!
Very nice looking bobber, except for the corny I am a “bobber” decal. Lol.
Very good alternative to other like factory’s bobbers our their. Very good detail as well. I would go for a more throaty exhaust and a black sissy bar to strap a travel pack to. Keep up the great content motorman, it’s getting interesting!
Did you make a video on a Bonneville? Love the looks of the bobber. Back couldn't take the suspension.
In the next couple of days I'll have it up.
Triumph hit the ball out of the park with the Bobbers. I've had a Standard for a couple of years, the most flawless machine i've ever owned. I wonder if the black handles as well as the standard model? I think stylistically the standard is a better looking bike, the perfect balance of brawn and class. The whole fat-front-tire and blacked-out everything look to my sensibilities is trying too hard to be "cool." And we know what trying too hard does to cool. I suppose they did this for the American market. Oh well, if it were the only bobber option i'd still go for it. Awesome machines!
"Trying too hard to be cool. I suppose they did this for the American market." Eat a squirrel, Jon. I think you're trying too hard to justify your penny pinching. The Bobber Black is much better looking (IMO), rides and handles better than the standard Bobber without question. Although looks are subjective, the riding/braking/handling are facts. I can not stop anywhere without someone asking me about my Bobber Black...It's that sexy. I love my 2019 HD RGS, but it rarely happens on that bike. Let's go Brandon!
Trikes are a One haha. Jerry, you're a funny guy. Loves your vids. Ride safe my friend.
great video Jerry! take a Tiger out for a ride, would like to see a review on that bike
Well done. I agree 100%
Love Your Videos Motorman, the Wife and I enjoyed the content and the setup of the exercises in Our new Ride like a pro video, the test rides are cool and are always informative, is Donna giving Garage haircuts now 😀
I’m sure you’ve already covered this question but I’m a new subscriber and let me say I truly LOVE your videos! I too am a 30 year sheriff officer but never on a bike! I do ride a bike off duty and I have to be honest I know nothing about riding a bike other than keep it between the lines and hope for the best. My question is...what do you do once you have already committed to a hard lean into a curve and you suddenly encounter gravel or sand covering the road from side to side of the road? I know what happened to me! I was in a hard left turn and was just fine until halfway through the curve I ran into a good amount of gravel which was washed out from a hard rain. I attempted to just ride it out without panic and without hitting my brakes but once my front tire hit the gravels, the front slid out causing me to go down! I was able to stay on the bike without injury but my passenger decided they wanted off which resulted in some road rash! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for the vids, I am learning from them.
You approach a turn from the outside of the curve. That will give you the best view thru the turn. You should be at a speed that will allow you to straighten up the bike and stop, within your sight distance.
Hmm.. I wonder if the first chopper inventor's name was Chop.😁
I love it that’s some funny shit
@@LTVoyager 🤣
What about the Country bike.😁
lol yeah and Harley Davidson motorcycles inventors were Harley and Davidson! that would be crazy
I have a 2017 (November) Triumph Bonneville T100 Black. I have now put 24,000 kilometres on the clock. Been to Phillip Island four times. The fuel consumption is 3.8 Litres per 100 Kilometres.
3.8 Litres per 100 Kilometres? I have no idea what that means. You could have said 600 Giga bites. to a tank for all I know. Is that the 3rd world metric system they use to con you into thinking they aren't scalping you on gas prices? 😁
have you had any transmission issues?
Ride Like a Pro Jerry Palladino, in January, 1966 the cost of petrol in Australia was 1/3 (one shilling and three pence = 15 cents) per Australian gallon (4.2 ltr/gallon). In March 1966 Australia became decimal (currency, weights, measures etc) and the petrol was now Australian 15 cents per litre (4.2 times the cost). 100 kilometres is 5/8 = 62.5 miles (Aust). 3.8 litres = 0.9 Australian gallon. The Australia gallon in greater than the US gallon. 62.5 miles per 0.9 Aust. Gallon.
J D, the motor cycle has been perfect. Unlike the MV Agusta that we have just paid the importer $2800.00 (they had it for just over a year) for defective parts.
Hey Jerry, have you test ridden the new 2020 HD Fat Boy? If not, could you when you get a chance and give me your opinion of it? Matt Laidlaw has shown the new 2020 model and looks really cool, but he also says that it's not a bike that would do well in twisty roads and such and would be better suited for cruising in straights. So, if you get a chance, I'd appreciate a review of it. Thanks, Jerry
I’ve been wanting a bike since I was 20 I’m 26 and still keep watching how to ride videos and what bike to start on. 😂
Nice bike! How many bikes do you own? I'm thinking of moving up to two.
Right now 3. But I've had as many as 7 at one time.
A good looking Triumph Bobber. I am a Harley owner X4 but that is a nice looking bike. Thanks Jerry for showing it off. NW Arkansas
Nice review of a gorgeous bike! Wondering about fuel capacity?
I think they had a 2.5gal tank in 2020. New ones have 3.3. Speedmasters have 4 and fit on the bobber which many swap.
Love this guy
Jerry, can you do a ride on the speed twin? I know it's sportier than you ride, but I'd be interested in your opinion.
Coming soon.
Triumph does put out a nice product, if there was no HD, I would be riding a Triumph..Good review Motorman. ...😎
No baggers though.
@@motorman857 I know, and I love my bagger.
@@motorman857 , well you can still get a good 2018 Thunderbird LT for a very reasonable price.
So, what’s the fun number?
One of the best sounding and looking bikes ever btw.
Hey Jerry, Real nice looking bobber, Hope Triumph can stay stable in the motorcycle market these days. By the way how do you really like test riding the softail slim s.
The Softtail slim was a real nice cruiser. The handlebars put me in a bit of a forward lean which bothers my back after a while. I'd add H..D.'s 4.5 x 1.5 pullback risers to be in the perfect position but that depends on a persons height. As far as handling and the fun to ride factor, I'd pick the Fat Bob over the Slim. Plus I hear there are some great deals right now on the Fat Bob.
Ya the font cool!
There is a 'Short Mode' for three seconds on the turn signal button.
@@LTVoyager that's pretty much everywhere when have a Triumph
I love the written comments
Wish I had the money for a Bobber for around town and short jaunts. The Bike I have is great for long distance and handles ok in town but that Bobber would be a lot of fun I'm sure.
Love all your videos motorman. That ridge on the fenders is called a bead.
Yea a bead. That's what I was gonna say.
Ride Like a Pro Jerry Palladino I’ve bought the meanstreets. I’ve been riding for 50 years I got my endorsement at 16 and I still learn lots from the Motorman! Just got a 2020 Deluxe.
Ride Like a Pro Jerry Palladino I’ve bought the meanstreets. I’ve been riding for 50 years I got my endorsement at 16 and I still learn lots from the Motorman! Just got a 2020 Deluxe.
If I were to buy a 2and bike to putz around in, it would be a Triumph!
Helo from México! Do You like the Triumph thundenbird?
I love mine....
Looks like a fun commuter bike. Not sure what else you can do with it, too much wind to cover any real distance
Great video Motorman! How would you compare this motorcycle to the Harley Iron 883? Thanks 👍
I would compare the base Bobber to the 883. I'd take either Bobber over any of the Sportsters though.
Ride Like a Pro Jerry Palladino performance numbers are better than a 1200 sporty if I’m not mistaking ? ~60/~70 for HD and 80/80 for Triumph. I’m a 1200 sporty rider but I really like this triump. I’m just concerned about the sounds. Nothing sound like a Harley imo
just sold my harley to get one f these, never looked back!!!
Helllll yeah!
So beautiful.. the price in Indonesia is 35,000 USD..
Love the reviews you do. Would you please post the motorcycles specifications in your note? Thanks!
No! You can get that from Triumphs web site. Editing these video's and driving all over the place to test these bikes ain't enough? C'mon. Behave yourself. 😎
Ride Like a Pro Jerry Palladino. You just have me spoiled by always giving us all the information on any product you review! Thanks for the videos
Very nice review bud
Glad you liked it!
@@motorman857 planning to be my next bike :)
How do you achieve such good engine sound in your video without annoying wind noise, I am using go pro hero 8 black the latest model camera and still for its ripoff price i get annoying wind noise.
I have a cheap HJC FF helmet (90 bucks) with a Purple Panda mic just sticking out from the RT cheek pad.
My dream bike ...this is fucking awesome
Hey Jerry. My mother had a Triumph convertible in the '60s. Is it the same company that made the triumph car?
The short answer is yes.
@@motorman857 I didn't know there WAS a long answer. Lol
The long answer is in name only.
What do you mean not good for touring on hwy. 77hp about double what motorcycles were in the 60's ?
It does have a totally different sound to the old 68 650 trident
Im still debating wether i should get this or the indian scout , long commuting mostly , i'm a midget so the height is perfect for me but it is a tough choice
Triumph definitely has the more original
Bobber look.
at first I was like !!! oh here we go with the London review and then I heard TAMPA !!! ahahaha I had to stop the video for a sec. FUN FACT, I used to live 4 minutes from that Triumph dealership
Once your finished with the British bikes you can move over to the Italian side. With a name like Palladino some Moto Guzzi test rides should be in your future.
A varied line up to choose from. With Jerry being a motor officer the Moto Guzzi Eldorado may be a good first ride. The Eldorado was a police bike in the early 70's.
Our Tri-Glide is fun easy on my HD
I was waiting for that...
Even that little bobber has more technology than a $45,000 HD. HD has been left in the dust.
You need to go test ride a BMW K1600B! It will blow your mind.
That's an extremely ugly bike. How can you even compare it to this beauty?
@@ZetaReticuli_1 Ugly...lmao
Depends on what kind of rider you are. If you actually ride more than a few miles a year, you need more than a cramped up mini bike with no windshield.
wonder what it would be called today if the first custom bike was done by a guy named Larry?
Triumph didn't build bobbers in '83, so I had to build my own. I'd say they did a pretty fair job...
for a factory bike. Lol
Is your real name ''Bob''?
@@motorman857 I'm his cousin Rob.
(a little police humor)
@@JohnSmith-qs5fg I'll do the jokes around here thank you very much...