Triumphrat

SRMC_Scorpio

I have 72k on my '07 Bonnie, and have begun eying my next bike, which right now looks to be a new Speedmaster. I've sat on a red '12 at the dealership and love the static ergos of the new generation compared to the previous, but I've ridden neither. I suppose I'm just at the dreaming stage now, and if I can't stand the test ride will just get a new T100 and know I'll be happy, but thought the discussion might be illuminating. What do you all find different between the two, experientially?

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2007 Bonneville "Executive" with too much to list!

grzegorz

I've got America but put some miles on Bonneville too ....America more relaxed ride lower center of gravity,handles very well,can scrap footpegs................but would like to have a Bonnie as second bike.........

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Slinky

I had a Bonnie, never really got into it. I traded it after a few months for a Speedie and I'm happy I made the right choice. It just feels better (looks better too, but that's a matter of opinion of course).

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98 Thunderbird, 03 Speed Master

vince64

I have a 2012 speedy and the mrs has a t100 , the obvious difference being riding position you sit low and inside the speedy but on the t100.

engines look the same but are very different. the speedy has a staggered crank giving a more vtwin feel , but the t100 with its parallel crank is quicker . the speedy with its taller gearing has a more laid back approach.

like it or not im afaid to say the bonnie draws far more attention when we are out. from bikers and non bikers alike.

I do prefer my speedy but then the mrs says her bonnie is the coolest thing on 2 wheels.