Triumph Scrambler - Steve McQueen and me were good pals... (2001 Triumph Bonneville)

Member Name: casperdog777

Product:	2001 Triumph Bonneville
Date:	21/04/06 (2352 review reads)
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Advantages: Great iconic machine which acknowledges the early 1960s, good back road tool

Disadvantages: Needs a lot of tlc to keep in 1st class condition, no sports bike, handling is adequate

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 get attention, especially if like mine it has the Triumph off road pipes fitted; they make a lovely roar without being TOO anti social. The look of the bike is highly attractive and if you park it up on sunny day be prepared to talk bikes with all and sundry. This is not a poseurs toy, it will keep up and exceed the 70 mph limit with ease. The upright riding position is comfortable but it is no long distance tourer. I wouldn't want to travel more than 100 miles in one go. Overall a great looking and reasonably practical machine based on modern Triumph technology. A 'must have' bike for all you 40/50/60 somethings...

Summary: A great retro machine that evokes the heady days of Californian Triumph cool

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