15,000 Mile Review - Triumph Bonneville T120 Black

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Жыл бұрын

Check out this video for my thoughts after 15k miles with my 2020 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black. I have loved every minute with this motorcycle - from touring multiple states and serving as a daily commuter, ole Bon is a fantastic motorcycle. Stick around to the end of the video to hear my decision about whether or not the Bonnie stays or goes!
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Currently Riding:
2020 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black
- Vance & Hines Slip-On Exhaust
- Fox Performance Rear Suspension
- Triumph Engine Guards
- Rocket 3 Bar-End Mirrors
- Grab Rack, Skid Plate, Heated Grips, Cruise Control, Short Fly Screen
2019 Triumph Tiger XRX
-Heated Grips
-Power Windshield
-Semi-Active Suspension
-Cruise Control
-Upper and Lower Engine Guards
-Ponyo
2022 Honda Monkey
-Has its own theme song
Previously Owned:
2022 Moto Guzzi V85tt
-Comfy boi
2022 Triumph Street Triple R
-Fast boi.
2022 Triumph Rocket 3 GT Triple Black Edition
- A Whole Lotta Chibatta.
2018 Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Classic
- Wasn't for us. Brap.
2019 Honda Shadow Aero ABS
- Basically a Honda Odyssey, Motorcycle Edition
2020 Honda CB300R
-Still our pick for best beginner bike.

Пікірлер: 236

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

Please “like” and subscribe! Let me know below what you’d get to replace Ole Bonn!

@KyleBoise 27 күн бұрын

Where did you go?

@thierrygoli4271 22 күн бұрын

Speed Twin 1200

@joemann3536 11 ай бұрын

I been riding motorcycles for 50+ years. One thing I learned. I wish I kept them all. that being said for the first time I have 2 bikes in my stable , a 2018 Kawasaki Zed 900, and my dream to own a new Harley... just got a 2023 softtail standard(the only Harley I could buy with cash). Now I will be saving for the Triumph 120 chrome collection bobber. You may want to keep that beauty.

@stimsonromano2258 9 ай бұрын

Awesome review and big love from Australia 😊😊😊

@peterparker219 Жыл бұрын

Higher seating position, more sporty engine, better off-road capabilities ? Seems like you bought the wrong bike 🤔

@CCitis 11 ай бұрын

Scrambler

@xandervalltessa3685 10 ай бұрын

lol yeah totally! People try to change what the bike was meant to be.

@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess 10 ай бұрын

Toxic fan boys

@chadp3489 9 ай бұрын

Not sure you meant to come of so smug, but yes those are the things she listed in the video in what she now wants in a bike. I don’t think she bought the wrong bike, like she said ‘ it was the perfect bike’. But she has evolved as a rider and is now looking for different things. It’s cool to see how well the bike performed for her as she pushed her and the bikes comfort zones!

@johnmartin7158 6 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. It’s pretty obvious you wouldn’t contemplate buying this bike if you’re ever going off road, lol. An all round bike would probably be the KTM 790r.

@becks431 24 күн бұрын

Great review. Love the shot of BM -9A !

@shmac96 Жыл бұрын

Sweet! My first time to your channel. Sorry I haven't been here sooner. Glad YT finally decided to bring you up on my feed. Always love a good Bonnie review. Love the fresh, original and new presentation. Re your desire for something like what you have and have off road ability....you must know about the 1200 XC. Maybe that's your new bike? I'm subscribed! Cheers!

@karolynfrench8098 Жыл бұрын

Love me a bonny. Had a 1970 custom chopper. Special place in my heart for a Triumph Bonneville.

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

I bet that was an awesome bike!

@2WR467 Жыл бұрын

I have one and absolutely love it… fantastic bike.

@thekiwiguyusa 4 ай бұрын

awesome- well produced video. Thx!

@OneDownGeneUp 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@jonaltschuler8034 9 ай бұрын

What a beautiful bike, great review!

@billemond6695 Жыл бұрын

Hi Gene. I agree with your positive comments on the Bonnie, and completely with the suspension comment, as I wish mine had better also. So glad you enjoyed your Bonnie and understand when it's time to move on. I don't know what would replace your Bonnie but I'm guessing something like maybe the 765 Triumph Triple... Good luck with whatever you get, and be sure to bring us along.

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

I’m obsessed with the street triple 🤤

@jimsaddler942 10 ай бұрын

Gene, you broke my heart! I've told you several times when you're ready to sell, I'm your man! I was hoping to move up from my 2020 Street Twin, but I AM glad you said you sold it to a friend! Now, if you don't purchase another Triumph, I may have to stop watching your videos. 😂

@ladyjrider666 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely Bonnie and that mileage!! Much respect. Am new to your channel, so dropped a subscribe. I look forward to catching up and seeing what you get. Ride safe, LJ

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

Thanks, LJ!

@nightfury6836 Жыл бұрын

You’re quite awesome Gene!! Another win for the KZfaq algorithm lol. You’re brilliant and quite lovely too, if I may add 😅 Be well and ride safe out there everyone 😎🔥

@goldilocks913 Жыл бұрын

Comfy bumfy gets you a new subscriber 😂 Love my Harley softail but I can’t say I wouldn’t want a Bonny in my life! I grew up 10 miles from the old Triumph factory in Meridan and when it shut l collected some old roof panels from the factory for my boss’s cow shed! 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

@wanderinggeri8477 4 ай бұрын

This bike has always appealed to me. Ever since I was a small child I thought it was the coolest look.

@ericmilligan3 Жыл бұрын

I moved from a Street Twin to a T120, and absolutely love everything about it. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️🦶

@chriswest2290 28 күн бұрын

What is the difference between them?

@ericmilligan3 28 күн бұрын

@@chriswest2290 bigger, heavier, faster, more power and looks, they really are great modern classics. Mind you, I used to say that about the Street Twin, and rightly so.

@chrisrobinson79 10 ай бұрын

I just bought a new speed twin love it. 😀

@BikerBabeBeth Жыл бұрын

Great review on the buttery Smooth ride that is Bonnie! Really liked stealing here a few years back a BRO! Cannot wait to see what your next ride is, even though I KNOW DA SECRET!

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bethie! Keep yo mouth shut 😂😂🙈

@Fourwedge Ай бұрын

Where'd you go? What happened?

@Shaqeroni-2 4 ай бұрын

New subscriber...great video! I have a T120 Ace Cafe Edition and love it too.

@deathby47 Жыл бұрын

Long live Bonn! Nice review, Gene. Based on what you were saying, I could see you going to something like a Royal Enfield Himalayan. Kind of gives you the best of both worlds with on/off road capability.

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

The Himi is a really fun bike! Good guess 😆

@soulgivesoul07 Ай бұрын

Love this review, it answered all the questions I had about the t120. I have Kawasaki z900rs and the peg position is killing my knees, and it’s the most jerkiest bike I’ve ever ridden

@timothydillard9507 4 ай бұрын

Where’s the next video?! What bike?

@leftymadrid 11 ай бұрын

Overall the bike is pretty nice I would say...and being comfortable while you ride is king. Plus great looking too. I was looking to get a Triumph but at the moment the price was a tad high. So ended up getting another brand that surprised me some... I've had huge bikes in the past, and found that a lighter and smaller bike is more( at least for me) moving from California to Europe, Spain was a trip skip and a hop for me, total culture shock😲 but it's heaven for motorcycle riders, the secenery is fantabulous really... As for your new pick, even after you talked about the things you liked, and didn't like, it still will be difficult to try and guess on which bike you are getting. There are so many bikes out there that would be great for you, but I can't think which one🤔 Would love to know the lucky bike that gets such a nice rider😊 Safe riding ✌️ And a big hello from Spain, Europe

@markknoblauch2128 Жыл бұрын

Came here to your channel for the first time to see what you think of the T120 after 15,000 miles.... So curious to see what you're getting next!

@OneDownGeneUp 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for stopping by, Mark! If you’re considering one, I think you’re gonna love it.

@markknoblauch2128 11 ай бұрын

The Bonneville T120 is definitely a "forever motorcycle" I want in my stable.... But not the only bike!

@benf4226 7 ай бұрын

Trying to work that out myself, after a long time off got back in to riding a couple of years ago with a Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro and whilst I really like the bike, it doesn’t give me that classic feeling that I used to like, so considering a T120 also, as you say though it seems it will need to be an AND scenario rather than an OR..

@daniboi79 3 ай бұрын

Great review. What’s the new bike?

@johnanderson9735 9 ай бұрын

Great review, good perspective. I’m on an Africa Twin and a Goldwing right now, and I’m headed in the downsizing direction. I had a great test ride on a Triumph Speedmaster, however I think the T120 will be a better choice overall. After being on such a heavy bike like my Wing and a tall bike (my AT) I’m looking for lighter and smaller all the way around. With the 2024 model Africa Twin, the Adv Sports model being more street oriented now, that may be a good choice for you.

@hocly22 10 ай бұрын

Great review. May I ask how tall you are? Moving forward it would be good if you got into the riding position and let people know your height so they get a feel of how they might fit on the bike.

@jasonw5387 Жыл бұрын

After listening to your video, more ride height, a bit more power, off road capability and still a retro look, the 1200 scrambler is ideal. However, if you don't mind losing the retro looks, another bike that has more power, better off road capability and would be perfect for your long road trips.... a tiger 900 rally would be my pick for you 😊👍

@erikleeblake Жыл бұрын

As a T120 owner, I'm surprised by what you said about power. I've had significantly more powerful bikes (taller and offroad capable, too, like the Ducati Multistrada 1200S), and I think the T120's power and torque are just about ideal for the street. More powerful bikes tend to simply force you to ride at

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the thoughtful comment! I never felt the bonneville had a lack of power, but I wanted more of a pull when I got on the throttle. A little more torque-feeling. I used to own a Street Triple and loved how jumpy that little thing was. I agree with your sentiment about how more powerful bikes only allow you to ride at 50%. That’s why I had the Street Triple over the Speed Triple

@woofiooxx 6 ай бұрын

bonny is not made for high pushing power... guess you bought the wrong bike?@@OneDownGeneUp

@Fromatic 3 ай бұрын

It is nice, might look for something like this at some point in the future, what did you replace it with?

@petroosabdollahian1648 5 ай бұрын

nice video, is this bike good enough and usually commutingfriendly? foor daily use and weekend Turing? Any way great video Be safe & God bless

@joecamel6835 10 ай бұрын

ooh the black is nice too !

@libardogutierrez1140 9 ай бұрын

I haven't read any of the comments but I know you got a scrambler 1200. good for you! enjoy🌞

@jima3942 6 ай бұрын

May I ask if the cargo net came with the luggage rack? Is that a triumph brand or after market grab bar? 🌹

@bikerbrinrac 11 ай бұрын

Great you had fun on your Bonneville for many years. Sounds like it's going to a good home. I'm guessing as you want the quick throttle response of a sport bike and wanna go off road, maybe the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro. Or BMW 1250 GS or R1250 GS. Ps I've just sold my Kwaka VN900 classic and my boulevard C50T and getting either a Fatboy or Street glide.

@OneDownGeneUp 11 ай бұрын

I love the street glide! Wish I’d have filmed the last time I rode one.

@sleelakrishnan 7 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@bikerbeliever8169 Жыл бұрын

Good video. The bonneville such nice bike. You might be getting a Triumph Tiger of some sort or the 1200 scrambler triumph would be my guess.

@scooteroo 7 ай бұрын

Please tell me where you found that headlight cover that fits the Bonnie T120.

@aldeen1982 15 күн бұрын

Hey Gene! Hope youre doing good! Whats the new bike? 🙂

@KRColson 2 күн бұрын

After listening to your dislikes, I think you should have purchased a different Triumph. Maybe the Scrambler or Street Twin. Maybe check those two out. I'm 69 years old and my days of getting bent out of shape cornering are long gone, so for me and my Bonnie T120 it's the perfect fit for me. For all the reasons you stated and that I won't be tempted into stupidity as in the days of my 85 GPz 900! I'm really lucky to be alive thinking of all the stupid moves I did back in the day. But, I'm glad you enjoyed your T120 and hope you find your utopia bike in the future. Cheers.

@joserolandopazmurillo7282 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!!

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@joserolandopazmurillo7282 Жыл бұрын

@@OneDownGeneUp my pleasure

@nodrog5150 9 ай бұрын

It's gotta be the speed twin for sure. It's all on your list. I'd like a T 100 black but I don't think they make one!

@lifetimeadventures9107 Жыл бұрын

I was riding off-road the other day and came across a motorcycle that would be great for you to experience. The Harley Davidson Pan-American 1250 in all black. It was a very impressive bike off-road while I was riding my Moto Guzzi on the same terrain.

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

That’s a great suggestion!! Thanks for watching the channel!

@rockyescape8989 Жыл бұрын

i have nearly 20k km on my t120 bonnie, and i gotta agree with you on the height. it sits a bit too low for my liking but everything else is just perfect especially swapping for those fox rear shocks.

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

The Fox shocks were on mine when I bought it! I love them. Thanks for watching!

@roberttraphagan3572 2 ай бұрын

I am only 5" 7" and was always worried the seat height might be too high. Do you think it would be comfortable for me?

@markmccoy1304 3 ай бұрын

I think it’s a beautiful Bike. I’m considering buying one myself.

@inspectorclouseau3880 2 ай бұрын

Great to see more girls on bikes : ) that bike looks lovely

@maikonpagani1222 5 ай бұрын

In the end, what replaced the Bonn?

@matthewwilliamson2042 6 ай бұрын

As a taller fella myself im eying up the T120 as its the bigger bonnie choice. I am however curious to see what you went for as im also looat the scrambler 1200XE. WHERES THAT UPDATE

@AlistairLennox 3 ай бұрын

So what new bike did you get?

@michaelking4578 9 ай бұрын

Nice. So you're getting a Vespa?

@Duckie313 Жыл бұрын

Triumph Scrambler 1200 next perhaps? Sounds like that might cover your needs and wants.

@dmunro91 Жыл бұрын

My guess as well! Love my 2019 Scrambler 1200 XC

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

I love the Scrambler! Such a mean bike 😈

@SBKPete 2 ай бұрын

Hi there, Hope you’re doing well. We haven’t seen you for 9 months. What happened to the new bike reveal?

@rodrickdubose659 Жыл бұрын

Nice video...looking forward to you unvieling your new TRIUMPH SCRAMBLER

@bjj4tone 5 ай бұрын

How tall are you? I have a T120 Black as well and I'm on tippy-toes (at 5'9").

@dirtyprojectpat 3 ай бұрын

Are you sticking with Triumph? Going with the Scrambler?

@millinutz Жыл бұрын

Just wrote here a few hours ago but forgot to say, altho I do so love long hair on women I must say that your new short hair style sure does suit you good.

@DaveSunderland 18 күн бұрын

You are going to get a Scrambler XE?

@gillianzag1174 6 ай бұрын

Has the gearbox/gear selector problem ever been sorted out on the bonneville models?

@splodge5714 6 ай бұрын

Where you been? That was sorted out in 1978!

@NanceDrew Жыл бұрын

Triumph Scrambler XC 1200, sad to see the T120 go though.

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

Scramblers are incredible machines!! Definitely sad to see Bonnie go.

@alpinab14 Жыл бұрын

has to be the triumph scrambler

@lukeoverthere1364 Жыл бұрын

Did you end up going for the triumph speed twin 1200 or perhaps the thruxton?

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

I’ve never ridden a Thruxton, but I really want to! Thanks for watching Luke!

@jnvid1 11 ай бұрын

have you experienced a flat in these 15k miles, if yes, how did you handle it?

@russelfernandes8483 8 күн бұрын

nice review on the positives of the bike - beautiful bike. but the negatives you listed are simply not. you've changed your riding preferences as many do, the bike is fine;

@MoroMagrew Жыл бұрын

Great comments on the bike! This is one of my dream bikes, a T120 could be my next purchase! My guess for your next bike would be, the Triumph Scrambler? Or maybe something a bit more powerful.. sub'd to discover!

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing!!

@triumphthunderbird1 Жыл бұрын

That T120 Black looks fantastic! If you want bags of power and torque then Triumph Rocket TFC (a phenomenal machine). Practicality with performance, Triumph Tiger GT 1200 (outstanding do everything bike). Anyway, Triumph's suit you.

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

We actually used to own a Rocket 3! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pNRymKWEt9S5mJs.html

@aintnothinbutdablues 5 ай бұрын

I can see you comfortably riding a Scrambler 900 as the perfect road and off road bike. You don’t need more power for sure.

@seaninness334 Жыл бұрын

Maybe the Speed Twin 1200 scrambler or go the full ADV Tiger?

@claudemirclemente4643 6 ай бұрын

What's the T120's year?

@splodge5714 6 ай бұрын

Did you stick with Triumph and buy a Tiger 900?

@dageliason2615 2 ай бұрын

You need a 39 rear gear to get more torque and a usable 6th gear. Makes a big difference when touring.

@louisjones2653 11 ай бұрын

Higher seating position, more power, off road capable? Sounds like you need a Triumph Scrambler XC

@kiplambel4052 8 ай бұрын

It's been THREE MONTHS! where's the new bike???

@YangCalgary Жыл бұрын

I think you would like one of the Tiger 900 series.

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

Who wouldn’t! :) they’re so cool Thanks for watching, Yang !

@thelost_woods Жыл бұрын

Scrambler or a speed twin perhaps?

@73bennyj 6 ай бұрын

So what’d you get??

@davidholt4216 Ай бұрын

Good review. Oddly, or not, Im going the opposite direction. I have a BMW R1200 GS and Im looking to buy/trade for something less tall, less powerful/fast, and less dirt worthy lol.

@arthurtennessen9680 9 ай бұрын

The Scrambler, of course!

@rustynail9007 Жыл бұрын

It is a sharp bike for sure. I can see why u like it

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@felipevietro1335 5 ай бұрын

Hey, looking forward to the update? Where are the new videos?

@mechcavandy986 Ай бұрын

All ya gotta do is put some off-road tires on it. I suggest Dunlop Trailmax Missions. They’re like 70/30 tires and last a long time. 👍🏻👍🏻

@matsete1427 Жыл бұрын

sending ❤ from 🇵🇭 gene!

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

@acerides1724 10 ай бұрын

It’s a Tiger! The next bike ;)

@alanedwards350 Жыл бұрын

I think you are going for the Tiger 900 Rally pro

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

An incredible bike for sure!

@jeremyhaye5759 Жыл бұрын

💯

@stonepearce 6 күн бұрын

Sounds to me like you're getting a scrambler. I've been eyeballing one for the last year.

@mystifiedaphid9295 Жыл бұрын

Easy - 1200 Scrambler ticks all of your boxes.. I changed that way for all the same reasons. T120B is definitely a cool looking bike though, and no doubt 👍🏻

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

It sure would…! Thanks for watching!

@bobbydsj Жыл бұрын

Why's everyone's bike so damn clean

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

Helps the resale value ;) thanks for watching Bobby!

@millinutz Жыл бұрын

If my bike was regulary on YT, i'm sure it would be (and stay) a lot cleaner than it does!!

@R3RLEE Жыл бұрын

They clean it!!🤔

@henriquealvespinto4595 Жыл бұрын

I guess you´ll problably get a big trail, hahahahahaha. I had a Speed Twin 1200, and I agree with all the things you said about the Bonneville, but classics bikes, RULES!

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

Speed Twin 1200 is such a great sounding bike! Classic bikes *do* rule; thanks for watching!

@glycett 2 ай бұрын

Speed twin or Tiger 1200

@joemann3536 11 ай бұрын

she looks beautiful...Indeed.👍👍👍

@lifetimeadventures9107 Жыл бұрын

How about the DUCATI Desert X 937

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

Those are some good lookin motorcycles!

@samsungtaco11 Жыл бұрын

who makes that rear grab bar/luggage rack? can you share the part number? Thank you!

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

Hey! I actually got it off of eBay, but I think Motone Customs makes one that looks identical.

@samsungtaco11 Жыл бұрын

@@OneDownGeneUp thank you! I have one on my T120 but mine doesn't have the grab bar portion.

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

@samsungtaco11 oh, sorry I misunderstood! Grab rail/luggage rack is from triumph. I don’t know the part number because it came on the bike when I bought it. Straight from triumph though

@rajeshbanik4955 Жыл бұрын

Scramblerr❤❤

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

😍

@vbanner Жыл бұрын

It's soooo costly in India but the new Triumph 400s launched in India are attractive af!

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

Oof those are beautiful bikes 😍 I think I like the scrambler more than the street one. What do you think?

@vbanner Жыл бұрын

@@OneDownGeneUp for my height I think the scrambler is much more suitable, that extra 35 mm seat hight will help a lot in maneuverability. And you know, a scrambler is really the ideal bike for Indian potholes😂😂