TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 (2017 - on) Review

Standard seat is goid for 100 miles before you need a break. Footpegs suit longer legs eg 32in inside. Front brake is limited and you will need to use a lot if engine braking on dteep descents. Pads only last about 8000 miles on front. Standard tyres too soft and wear quickly. Much better with Avon RoadRider Mk2.

50 mph equates to 2500 rpm. Minimal vibration felt at any speed upto 80mph. Standard tune is on soft side giving high mpg.

Front wheel not correctly balanced when delivered new and a fuel pipe nipped during assembly. All fixed without fuss.

Just back from 3000 mile trip to Portugal and wide range of roads , average fuel consumption was 75 mpg with screen and full luggage solo.

Needs the optional centre stand. Givi A64 screen works well. Rear luggage rack is well made but choose the larger top box. Avon Road Rider Mk2 tyres work well and give good range compared to OE fitment.

I have ridden many bikes over the last 50 years, Boxer BMWs, K-BMWs, Ducati 748, Ducati St4s and Panigale. Next to the Bonni is a Panigale V4S in my garage. None of the bikes gives me such a big grin when riding as the Bonni. This bike was developed with great passion. Whether cruising slowly on the country road or taking fast corners with ambition, the Bonni does everything fabulously.

The engine pulls very well from lower speeds and is very low in vibration. Performance characteristics and sound are very entertaining. The transmission has a little long shift travel, which suits the bike, and shifts like butter.

The build quality is very good with great attention to detail.

I can report a consumption of 4.3 liters per 100km at the moment. The extremely high quality feel of the bike leads me to believe that the Bonni will have a long life.

I can't name a favorite feature. The strength of the bike is that it is so harmonious in all points.

I think the bike is at its best on B roads. In my senior years I do not ride as fast as I use to so it suits me for the country roads which I ride most of the time. It is also light around town and easy to filter. On motorways it has adequate power and is smooth and quiet. It also has excellent MPG. I get high seventies to the gallon most of the time and over eighty on a few occasions.

Though I have only done 2300 miles so far I feel it could do with a little more torque and power. I also have a Thruxton 900 which seems to have a lot more torque and power, but then it is a more powerful bike I suppose. In fairness the bonneville does everything I ask of it and more. Before buying the T100 I test rode the T120 as well. The power did not seem that much different but I did notice the T100 seemed a lot lighter and more flickable.

I have had no problems whatsoever with the bike. It seems very well put together and the quality of finish is excellent.

I have only had the first service done so far and I am expecting larger amount next time.

My favourite standard feature is probably the gear indicator, though it is not that easy to see I really seem to use it a lot. I had triumph heated grips fitted as well which seemed expensive at the time but I think well worth it, far neater than the box on handlebar type. They also should really fit a centre stand as standard on a bike like this.

The T100 is a good all rounder I have never pushed it past 70MPH but there seems to be plenty left. It is very comfortable to ride. The T100 is wonderful at low speeds and very responsive in all the rev range.

Wonderful low torque power lets you cruise in high gear in urban settings. There is more than enough power for overtaking and it can throw you back if not prepared for it. A lot more powerful than the Low Horse Power rating. On the motorway it cruises at 70mph but has plenty left. Great acceleration when needed.

Build quality is up there with the best I have had ( Suzuki, BMW,) I have only owned the T100 since March 1st so reliability is still to be seen.

Very economical have had 69mpg so far that is nice and easy local riding.

Could do with a centre stand fitted as standard. My favourite feature is the styling and the engines grunting sound and the typical burble when throttling off.

More go than 54bhp suggests - difficult in town as have to keep the revs up all the time. Open road goes and handles well and seat is comfy - might tour spain and portugal on it next year.

Running in but pulls fine and no need to over rev - got a z900 for faster riding anyway. Dislike the ride by wire..... Rode a W800 and a RE Interceptor recently and the fuelling was perfect.

Early does but build quality is up there and as good as any bike i've owned.

nothing excessive at this stage

Got a good deal on a rack, panniers and tankbag - like everyone else a centre stand would be nice!

The bike is at its best between 40 and 70 mph, the revs as non intrusive to the ears or handlebars, and returns a very respectable 65 plus mpg. However although the seat is comfortable for around 2 hours or so, eventually areas of you do start to require a break.Brakes are OK, although a twin disc set up on the front ( like the 1200 has) would be more confidence inspiring.

With a top rpm of 6k, this is not a racing machine by any means, but the twin does produce usable low down torque, and will pull away from traffic lights etc, with confidence. Running to the red line in most gears is not what this bike was designed to do, although will, but beyond 5500 revs, the bike tends to start to become pointless in doing this.

Build quality is excellent, currently no issues with reliability and Triumph have a great after market of accessories available for you to add your own mark to the machine, however they are not the cheapest on the after sales market.

My Bonneville was recently purchased from Triumph Essex, as an ex demo machine with 300 miles on the clock, so was given a service before hand over to me, but as the bike does not have a large amount of fairings ( In fact none) to be removed, and everything is easily to hand, servicing cost should be acceptable.

My favorite features of the bike, are ease of handling, great original tyres which give confidence in the wet.Fitted crash bars to protect against dropping the bike, what with the bikes exposed crank cases and exhausts, fitted non Triumph make for £120. Finally, the bike does need a center stand and it would be nice for Triumph to make it a standard part .

Suspension fairly basic but handling is excellent and comfort is pretty good all things considered.

Some may find 54 bhp a little tame but still plenty for real world riding and keeping your licence intact!

Only 7000 miles on it so far but hasn't missed a beat or given a millisecond of concern about reliability. Build quality is also excellent in all areas.

Easy for the home mechanic to service and I do all of my own servicing. Parts prices not too bad not expensive to keep on the road. Haynes manual and 'Dealertool' software worth every penny. 'Dealertool' software enables the user to do all the diagnostic checks and bleed the ABS saving a packet compared to dealer prices.

Shame the centre stand is a £300 option and not standard and it needs the (£160) grab rail so you can get it on the stand without pulling the seat off. I like the range of accessories to smarten the appearance.

Using the bike for what it is designed it is a tremendous pleasure. Position is comfortable, even in +3hr rides and brakes have enough braking power if you don't go nuts.

Lots of low torque and great entry and exit at curves.

Not a problem in the last 12 months and 12,000kms just one bolt got rust which is not great.

It is a modern bike and it has all it needs for pleasure rides, but maybe cruise control would have been welcome for some longer rides that require 1hr plus on a highway.... I have crossed from the most western part of Portugal to the most eastern part of Spain and in secondary roads it is marvellous but highways get tiring on the neck and annoying not have cruise control.

Rear suspension gets overwhelmed by larger pavement imperfections. Avoid those little divots and cracks in the asphalt if possible.

I love it. This is no superbike, but the torquey motor has scads of usable power from idle to the redline.

There is no centre stand, which I would consider almost essential. (I bought and installed one from the dealership.) There is also no helmet lock, which is an ever-present irritant.

Brakes fade if you start pushing the engine, also the ride is a little uncomfortable for a pillion but it's ok solo.

I love the engine.

Very economical on fuel.

All god but no main stand.

Smooth, easy going comfort.

A tad more power would improve.

Still running-in...but so far so good.

Fuel consumption looking great so far

Had the fox shocks fitted as a triumph 'deal' (seem fine but nothing to compare them with)