Why all the angst? You're riding a motorcycle on a beautiful day. Enjoy it. If you don't like the bike, say so and end the video. Otherwise, ride and be happy.

Triumph definitely has some nostalgic paint schemes and looks. Every week, when I think I've seen it all, Cal Moto rolls out another Triumph just to screw with me in making a decision as to which bike to buy next. Lol They've captured the essence of riding 50 years ago and yes I'm old enough to remember those good old days. The best part of the vids is your narration Cal!

2015 Triumph Bonneville Newchurch. Picture credits - Triumph. Submit more pictures. More pictures... This special-edition model is named after the small town of Neukirchen in Austria, which changes its name to Newchurch each year to celebrate all things British for the weeklong event.

In my considered opinion (having ridden a number of Triumphs and having studied their branding and marketing strategies for a number of years now) I would suggest that the colour of that motor bicycle is nice. In fact it's really nice. It's not as nice as the Diablo Red but it's nicer than some other reds out there. "The Triumph Bonneville Newchurch Edition - because the colours are nice". Love the crack story - if only that were true- the world would be a better place!

love the dog checking the ride out,sniffing the pipes.

Based on the article "Triumph Bonneville prototype spied with liquid cooling" perhaps overdue changes are coming.

There will always be a place for the low tech parallel twin its Been around since 1937 a timeless design. They just look so cool' park that bike almost anywhere and someone will talk to you about it and you can't say that about most modern bikes. The best bike in the world on a sunny afternoon to go to the pub on.

Yeah, I mean Triumph is really putting the pressure on with these special editions. New one every week! That being said, they all look awesome, so the only thing a potential bonnie customer has to weigh is: Do I want to spend that extra cash for the way it looks? They all look really good, especially that ace cafe thruxton, holy shit, but I think that differs for ever person. I'd personally buy a base and make it my own...but those special editions look pretty bad-ass.

Hi there I have the same bike but added leather saddlebags, lower type windshield and TOR exhaust. Its like you dont like your bike and you should. I get compliments all the time whether gassing up or going to a pub. Im sure you must get the same. It is my first Triumph but I sure feel its special, I get lots of compliments on the red metalic paint too. Im in Canada and there are only 25 sold in this country part of hte reason I bought it. Anyways hope you are enjoying your bike more, I really love mine, in partucular with the TOR exhuast, it really sounds nice as it goes through the gears and backfires. Happy riding!

I own a 2006 T100 and I love it. .. I love the Triumph brand but honestly, you're right. It's like Triumph is stuck in neutral. They need to reconfigure the Speedmaster and the America to have larger engines and if there is going to be a "special edition", bonneville it should include a more powerful engine at the very least.

I love to see a new review and enjoyed the joke too!. Keep it up.

If it helps you any, my perspective is totally from a different angle, I'm almost 40 years old and have raced cars for years (road course), and I'm on the market for my first ever bike; and at least for the newbie like me, all these different models or flavors offer options that inspires one to get into two wheels; so if you love the hobby at large, at least you can appreciate Triumph is gaining some new believers into the motorcycle world, and that's great for the hobby at large. So don't forget to look at things from the perspective of newbies, for we were all newbies at everything once :).

Cal Moto - as the owner of a 2005 Triumph Bonneville T100 "Creamsickle" I feel I must comment on this post, after all, you invited us to! Dude, I have to agree with most of the sentiment here. I love my bike but I think instead of pricking around with paint schemes and silly little code names that no-one cares about (ie. T214 - wtf?) a proper set of forks, rear shocks and a double disc front wheel would be the way to go. None of these differences would spoil the aesthetics in my opinion, and while they're at it, a proper seat wouldn't hurt (literally). Finally, they should replace that fucking hideous rear lamp with a modern LED version of the pretty, late 1960's US Export cast aluminium one. I like your humour and bitterness, you reminded me of an American version of myself. Best of luck mate and keep these great reviews coming please!

The biggest TRIUMPH motorcycle rally in Europe, is in the town of Newchurch Austria, its called Tridays!!

love the white shoei lid matches the bike well.

Cosmetic more than anything. Or textbook marketing. At least you've had fun riding different bike Cal. Keep the videos coming :)

That's the funniest joke I've heard in a long time...........

You are right, far too many specials that are not special! Having said that, I just bought a NewChurch! Might have done better if you commented a little on the brakes and suspension which are both challenged to say the least! The bike is or was built to a price point and although I like them I can tell they cut corners. No worries here, as it will be modified in due course to suit me. I bought it to mod!

It wont be long before any stock/standard Triumph will be a special edtiion because its so rare? Wait now I'm confused, Damnit Cal!

The only difference i see is the wheels...Anything else new on this SE?

1st time hearing the roller blade joke. It's funny because it's true.

If the "spy pics" are any indication, the 2016 Bonneville should provide a different experience other than new colors. Liquid cooled engine, dual-disc abs brakes, etc. Hopefully we'll also see an increase in power (likely), some much needed weight reduction (unlikely), and doing away with that stupid, fiddly fake carburetor knob (very unlikely).

so right... Triumph need to wake up... I want one... but waiting to see what 2016 brings.... yawn...

I understand this is an old video, but when I see this, the tank looks too big on that bike. It looks like the one balloon that got overinflated.

Love the Crack Story!

It is a cool cool bike .......if not the dog would have poised on the wheel!

It has a nice gas tank, otherwise nothing to say

Triumph are referring to the Austrian town of Neukirchen! There is a race there known as "The Rumble". Do your homework you knob!

Ha! Great joke CAL. Ride in peace brother.

Front brake reservoir looks cheesy.

Same tired design.. new color..

Welll you are all wrong with the Newchurch edition origins, Nothing to do with crack's story and dope and houses and a guy. It come from the Neukirchen, Austria circuit who have been renamed back then to Newchurch moto ring or circuit grand prix! It is a tribute to Newchurch grand prix circuit like the Truxton is one tribute for the Truxton's track in England!

Its just a cash cow, notning more.

You need our opinions? OK. Compared to the 650cc Amal-carburetted Bonneville of the sixties and early seventies, the bike seen here has lost about 60% of its soul and has become a pseudo-japanese workbike. Not even OK for just getting around on because its like an elephant. Way too long, too wide, and too heavy. Not the least bit like an actual Bonneville, and shouldn't be wearing that name. If you happen to be a huge person who just wants a fairly boring but efficient work bike, it would do. P.S. American export handlebars are too high and wide (always have been silly compared to the British handlebars).

I'm a turn signal, have we met?

A little bitter... But funny.

Why bother.