Ok so the T100 Bonneville, how does it compare to the T120, what’s the difference in spec, parts, price and which is the best value for money? I’ve really enjoyed these bikes and now I’ve tested the 3 what would I have!. Still to test the Speed Twin, coming soon to the channel. Thanks and don’t forget to subscribe really helps guys. 🙏 thanks and if you would like to support the channel, you can buy us a coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/Motouk cheers Nick 👍

Yep my first Triumph was Tiger 100 my first brand new... early 70s...and loved it now I'm 70 and definitely goin to get a T120....

I tried the T120 and the Street Twin before deciding on the T100. I too preferred the 900 motor. The fuelling is perfect (no doubt helped by having just a single throttle body). The handling seemed sweeter too, probably due to the single disc set up having less gyroscopic effect from the smaller rotating mass. But the brakes, though improved over last years model are still a compromise. But, as you said perfectly adequate for the style of riding. The lack of a 6th gear doesn't trouble me with 4000rpm giving an indicated 75mph in top. I also really appreciate a bike with which you can use most of it's performance most of the time. The T120 is a, great bike though and I suggest riding both back-to-back before deciding. We ride two up 90% of the time and find the T100 fine for that too. We're not heavy people though. The suspension is good and the ride almost spot on. The rear shocks are a big improvement over the 865 models but do lack damping a little. On a recent solo ride from Derby to the Triumph factory I achieved 82mpg which is astonishing. That said it was with "proper" petrol (super Unleaded) and an average speed of around 50-60 mph. But that's the kind of riding I do these days and the Bonnevilles encourage riding for relaxed pleasure just taking things in. For me this is what I want from a bike these days 👍

Such a shame the T100 no long has alloy engine covers and chrome rims and fork gaiters.....game changer for me.....glad I bought my T100 just on a year ago. I want my T100 to look like a Bonnie should look.

I think a buyer will be well satisfied with either the T100 or T120. The T100 will probably be adequate for most people's needs. I bought a T120, though, and had the opportunity to take a long demo ride on a dealer's T100 more than a year later. Acquiring a T100 would not be an upgrade for me, because of the T120's marvelously smooth and powerful engine. The two engines have completely different characters, which of course carry over to the day to day ownership experience. Load the two bikes up or run at high speed, and the T120 shines. Think of the T120's extra power as a reserve that you don't often need or use, but are really happy you have. You'd think fuel economy would be better with the 900cc engine too, but it's actually about the same as the T120. Back out the difference in purchase price, and the choice becomes more clear.

Really enjoyed all the reviews of the Triumph modern classics, you covered all the key points as far as I'm concerned.

Glad I bought my T120 in 2020. The center stand was standard and very helpful in cleaning the chain. Also the 2020 had grip warmers which I use a lot in the spring and fall in New England in the US. I use mine as a commuter bike, but it does involve some hiway. So the 6 speed is nice to have. 2020 also came with the rear grab rail and chrome rocker covers. The one thing it really needed was the front springs replaced with progressive springs, what a huge difference in the feel when braking. I thought the front brakes were poor, after replacing the springs, it is so much better.

Appreciate the comparison. I owned an older Speedmaster with the 865 and upgraded this summer to a 2019 T120. I agree with most of your assessment but will say I was a bit surprised that you forgot to really call out that lovely 6th gear when discussing the significant differences between the T100 and T120. When I went to ride the whole new Bonnie range I was surprised that despite my SpeedMaster having 54 HP it felt quicker than the new T100! Both my old SpeedMaster and the T100 were wonderful around town and on back roads up to 70-75mph and both ran out of puff around 75mph. Both felt like it wanted a 6th gear and both felt a bit sluggish when riding a passenger at highway speeds. The T120 on the other hand was also wonderful around town and back country lanes but really outclassed the 900 cc engines when on the highway and or carrying the extra weight. When looking for one or two year old model in my area I found the price difference to be about the same as you described for the new models (about 1500-1700 USD) which is a significant upcharge but when you added the extra HP, the 6speed, heated grips, cruise control and center stand that all came standard on my T120 it was a no brainer for me. The harder choice for me was the Speed Twin/Thruxton and the modern classic T120 but in the end I didn’t like the ergos of the Thruxton (my fav in the looks dept though) and the SpeedTwin had me feeling like I would have way to MANY tickets and so I got the T120. All that said, if you are looking at a modern classic, I don’t think you can go wrong with any of these Triumphs!

These reviews would be so much better with some facts. How much faster is the 1200? 0 - 100 and overtaking 50 - 120? Difference a pillion makes? Someone may "prefer" the 900 or the 1200, but I am none the wiser as to performance difference.

great review!

Nice review, value for money I think the difference adds up to more features, an over drive and usable 6th gear, rider modes, blackout options, double disk braking (heaps better let's be honest) and standard centre stand. If you were to add usable upgrades to a t100 it would probably include a lot of these. Hence why I went with the big bonnie over the t100 and never looked back. Great range though and great review!

I bought the St.twin. Its 22kg lighter than the T100, has a less bulbous tank and don't have to clean spoked wheels. The 5speed gearbox has been fine, as I blat about between 30-70. You have to find a bike that suits your regular routes, plenty of choice.

Excellent video. Interesting preference of the 100 over the 120 but your reasons make perfect sense. Good job sir.

I went to a Triumph dealer and checked out both. I didn't like the black rims, black indicators or satin stainless exhaust of the T100. It seèmed like a cheapened version of the T120 which looked amazing. The small difference in price between them was not worth it.

Was your review filmed today? I went out from Pilling at 8:45 and was surprised how damp roads were. I was on my Honda CB1300s which is a retro but not so much as the Triumphs. Owned for 11 years but looks new and rides like a dream.

Both are nice bikes but I much prefer the older 865 which belongs to a gent who does body repairs on my car. It's a carbed model but I do believe that the later ones had fuel injection. They had 360 cranks with a balancer and had a finish and overall appearance that puts the newer ones in the shade, at least to my eye.

I like your channel. My only thought is that many British KZfaqrs who review bikes seem to focus on the use of these bikes in the UK. I’m in the US and the T120 makes a ton of sense here over the T100. I wonder how many of your subscribers are NOT in the UK with its highly controlled and low speed limits. Again, thanks for reviewing the Triumphs. I’ve got a T120 and love it.

Asking my Triumph dealer about weight differences between the T100 and T120 is all the center stand and extra disc and caliper on the front wheel of the T120. They stated engines are identical with just the bore size and sixth gear. The material removed for the bore make up the piston and extra gear. Who knows it does seem to make sense. I think a a single disc with a more powerful caliper would be a great way to get the 120 a little weight loss.

I went with the speed twin, but also like the T120.

the control cruise, is available as an extra in the T100, also the central stand.

In went through this comparison myself and decided on the t120 - better brakes, more power, more torque, six gear (I use all the time), heated grips. I've since added the X-Pipe and British Customs exhaust and now have even more power. By adding the X-Pipe the engine easily runs at 2k rpms, nice and cool - I rarely go above 4k, there's no need.

Thanks for the comparison between the T100 & T120. Can’t decide between the 2 but as it’ll be more of a commuting bike I think I’ll take the T100, based on your feedback. Already have a Tiger 800 for touring.

I love my t100r, it's done over 100,000ks with just looking after it and regular servicing. I really can't wait to ride the t120, 6th gear will be great on the open road 👍

Very nice review and comparison between the T100 and T120. I really think it comes down to price and what kind of riding you’ll be doing. As just a 2-lane country road or commuter bike, the T100 is probably fine. But if you’re going to get on the highway and travel at higher speeds, the bigger motor, 6th gear and cruise control are probably worth the extra money, which really isn’t all that much. £1,700 is pretty reasonable in my opinion for what you get. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and the English countryside and towns are beautiful.

Great series, I had the same dilemma and in the end went for T120 Matt black graphite. My logic in the finish was the bike is a luxury and I couldn’t get past not having twin disks, the 1200 engine has it all for me and I felt in the finish it’s a bike I’m never gonna get bored of the poke is there when I’m in the mood. The T100 is 85% of all the bike I’d ever need but then there are days I want that 15%. The mods have started , lighter cans, progressive springs so the weight difference is largely dealt with. Thanks for your insight and the vid’s

I fell in love with bonnevilles at a very early age ,I've tested the previous T120 and can't wait to try the new version , I'm currently bike less (don't ask!) ,waiting for the new Tiger 1200 to come out and I will be making a choice between either of the new tigers ,the bonneville T120 or the Kawasaki Z900RS in candytone green...totally different bikes I know but im not sure just yet which direction I'm going in..Stuart

I just watched this again. Still agree with you about everything. I didn't comment about your Harley ride but you're so right. My neighbor has a big Harley and yes a single rotor disc up front. Maybe the disc diameter is greater? Or larger pads and calipers? Anyway nice seeing it again. Take care.

Triumph should be derided for having a valve system adjustment that uses shims. Those types are a pain in the ass to adjust the valves compared with simple rocker arms with screw adjustment. The company deliberately did that to force customers to bring their motorcycles to the dealership for service to make them more money. They very easily could have designed the top end of the motor to have hydraulically adjusted valves like my Sportster. In 25 years I have never had to mess with the valves at all. Just likes the belt drive Beach a chain drive hands down. My belt last 100,000 miles Plus. No lubrication no adjustments and last 10 times as long as a regular chain. Royal Enfield could have done the same thing. Outside of my vintage motorcycles and my vintage motorcycles I do not tolerate a chain drive on anything anymore. Now if Triumph can make a shaft drive bike why are not all of their motorcycles shaft drive? In the 400,000 trouble-free miles I have had on my Sportster if I had a chain drive overtime I would have spent more for the chain and sprockets to be periodically replaced as well as lubrication than what I would have paid for the motorcycle in the first place. The original Triumph twin was designed by a motorcyclist therefore everything is easy accessible. I can adjust the valves on my antique Triumph faster than someone can get the gas tank at the wires disconnected on a Royal Enfield. Even the 4-cylinder Japanese motorcycles of the 1970s for easier to do a tune-up on than the motorcycles that they make today even the so-called simple one. Unfortunately today's motorcycles are a collection of government regulations on two wheels no more no less.

I have been loving all of your reviews of the Bonnevilles. I hope you get the chance to test the Street Scrambler. It is more fun to ride than the Street Twin or the T100. Well, for me it is.

Good comparison it´s so difficult these day so many good bikes out there and Triumph have one hell of a choice on offer but on what you have just said I think on these the toss up would be between the speed master and the T120 great reviews cheers Nick : )

I solved the problem of choosing between the T100 and the T120. I got one of each. The T100 is great around town and short trips in the country. The T120 is great for longer rides and if you have to hit a high-speed highway. Problem solved.

I recently bought a new T120 and have been putting off watching this video given some of your remarks in recent videos 😂 ok i'm going for it 😊

I've just bought a gloss black 2021 T100. A great bike, but if I'd had the money I'd have bought a T120. A difference you missed, I think, was that the T120 has heated grips as standard. I was tempted by the RE Interceptor and Super Meteor, which would have saved me quite a bit of money (even buying them new), but I'm glad I didn't, as I think the T100 just has that extra bit of power and torque that I'd have missed on the RE's after a while.

I want to get a Bonneville. I'm a beginner, 6'3", average weight. Other thsn the dressor bar offered by Triumph, what would you recommend to protect the bike? I would have to get a beautiful bike and bung it up while I'm learning. I intend to be careful and do everything zo can to be the best rider possible. I'm leaning to the T100 but haven't made a final decision. I quite like the T120. I still need to do the written test and basic rider course required where I live.

as I have said before, and totally agree, the motorcycle reviews by the companies and the MCN in particular, are dreadful, going around the corners with their heads and knee down, most bikers never do that, have enjoyed the T100 and T120 coverage and have a comprehensive knowledge of both now, is it possible to ask Preston Motorcycles for a road test of the Kawasaki 1000SX, it's on my next bike list ? tell them I said !

I saw someone in another video actually stick the twin rotor setup on a t100. Among other attributes. Its kinda strange. The 120 weight is only a few pounds over the 100. And the 100 HP is not, ferociously less than the 120 it's the weight ur trying to stop. A twin rotor would be just as acceptable on the 900s, being weight is so so close. It's not like the 120 is twice as fast and powerful as the 900 cc bikes. My old VMAX weighed about 610, still had just two rotors in the front. I believe similar diameter. Triumph seems to have strange ways, when it comes to adding or not, more powerful accessories. Like 0 center stand on the t100 and other 900 bikes. But yes on the 120. Thanks for the looksee.

If you don't like chrome don't go for a retro triumph. Is there anything duller than an all black bike?

Hello and thank you for this amazing video! Quick question please - which motorbike will you prefer for a 100 to 300 kilometers ride in a day. Speed Twin or T120 If possible could you please do a comparison video between those two motorbikes? Thank You, Anoop Kumarakom/Cayman Islands

One other difference of T100 & T120 the T120 has LED headlight the T100 has Halogen

Nobody ever comments on the different exhaust and silencer finishes?

I dislike buzzy high revving bikes,, When comparing the T100 with the T120 ,how is the gearing... is the sixth gear more a overdrive (wot I like) but if the 5th on the T100 is the same ratio is the same as the sixth on the T120 ,,I would enjoy that better.. (if you get my drift)

My friend had the T120 it was stunning but I found the throttle felt odd it was on or off 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Are t100 wheels tubeless??

T100 never came with centre stand and now T have taken it off the T120 as a phoney weight saving

how tall is he?

Narrow roads.

"Stick around and stay tuned"? Really? Sure you didn't steal that phrase from someone else here on YT?