2001 Triumph Bonneville

This is a revised review on the Triumph Scrambler; it uses the basic 890cc Bonneville engine and additions include trail tyres, upswept exhaust and the look of a 1960s 'street scrambler'. This bike is all about style rather than outright performance. It makes 55 bhp which is very sedate and the aim is not to go rip roaring around the countryside or urban streets (although it will do this) but rather to enjoy the experience of biking. The finish on the bike is good and there is plenty of chrome to keep clean. I have a scooter as my bad weather / commuter steed so I realised quite soon that this machine would need plenty of tlc to keep it in fine fettle. But boy does it ...  Read the complete review

Oh Dear. My beautiful Bonnie has the old English bike problem "RUST" Just over one year old 1800 miles (wet & dry) kept in a heated garage together with a non rusting ZZR600 and BSA B40. The rims, mud guard supports, grab rails,head lamp and most of the fixings are in a sorry state, only the exhoust (after market TOGAs) are ok. I now only ride the bike when the sun shines. I am thinking of having all the chrome parts powder coated black to make the bike look like it is looked after. So all aspiring Bonnie Bikers beware. I am not the only user with this problem ...  Read the complete review

At last - a bright day, a few spare hours and the road beckons. The feel good factor soon returns after a quick blat around the Wiltshire countryside on the VFR, so to finish off I decide to visit the local bike shop. Bike parked, crash helmet off and a short walk past the shop window with Triumph stickers in it. Triumph stickers? The place has been a Suzuki only dealer since I don't know when. Through the door and there it is - the complete range of Triumphs on view. Shop owner walks up "Can I help?". One thing on my mind; "Er.. yes, when do you expect to start getting some of the new Bonnevilles?". Without hesitating he ...  Read the complete review