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Mag wheel Bonnie Black EFI, because I love modern technology, the awesome handling, and the overall good looks of the bonnie black. Plus women love it.

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09 Bonneville Black
Triumph Tax paid (BCARK,Pipes,TTP tune)

golfingirl

I've been riding scooters for 7 years. I took the MSF course to improve my skills and legally ride my 125 cc. I had no plans of buying a motorcycle. Then, with the influence of a friend, I began thinking how cool it would to do some day trips and weekends away on two wheels. Next thing I knew I was looking at motorcycles.

I wanted one that I would be comfortable riding around the city so a standard motorcycle was most appealing to me. I'm sooo NOT a Harley girl. I'm a huge retro/British mod fan. I love cafe racers. My father's influence who was brought up in London riding Lambrettas and BSA's/Nortons/Triumphs in the 60's. I think they're in my blood.

I love the look of the Thruxton but the riding position is just too aggressive for me. I also love the looks of the Moto Guzzis but in my research, I knew I didn't want to own one. Everything I read about the Triumph Bonneville solidified that they are great motorcycles. Good for a newbie like me but not so much so that I would be compelled to trade it in a year later. That's what I wanted.

I couldn't justify the expense of a new bike. Saw a T100 on Craigslist that called my name. Opal & tangerine. Drool. Beautifully maintained. Lots of little upgrades but nothing major. Eveything I would've done myself. In my price range too. I bought it that week.

BTW, I'm in love. I haven't riden my scooter since. Although, I do miss parking on the sidewalk.

steve betts

Most of us would rather see that parked on the sidewalk than a scooter.

sprouty115

Very cool.

Ace2044

I started riding again last year, after 45 years of not riding. My two brothers have 4 Triumph Triples between them, Trophy's and a Super III. They're nice bikes but after a 2000 mile trip using one of them I knew it wasn't for me. I demo'ed a Street Triple, and a Suzuki Gladius, they were nice but not quite right. Then I demo'ed a 2010 Bonnie SE. One 20 mile ride and I knew this was it. I bought my 2011 Blue Bonnie SE when I got back from the demo. That was July 2011. Now I have 20,000 miles on it. It's perfect for me, it's good at everything. My brother's bikes are faster until the road gets really twisty, then they are chasing me.

Wheelhorse

When I first read the line above, I thought who rides a scooter for 7 years that is of the legal motorcycle riding age, then I saw girl a few times listed in your post and said phew.

'Good to see you on a proper two-wheeler.

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Maggie- '10 Bonnie SE; SAI, 02R, Dom. Touring, DNA Pods, TTP Tune #11 with Stage 1 ign., 36E's

denbow

I fell in love with the Bonneville back in 1968 after seeing one in the local showroom. I actually went with a friend to see the new Honda CB 72 but it was the Bonnie that stole the show. As we walked away I remember thinking, "Hmm, dream on, maybe one day."
Last year...53 years and 10 Japanese bikes later I finally bought one.
Thank you Triumph for resurrecting such a great bike and making my dream come true.

vzshadow

Hey, scooters are cool. Not as cool as a Bonneville, but still cool!

TWinOKC

2011 T100 black & white. 67 yrs old. This is my first Triumph, have owned approx. 35 bikes, mostly Japanese and a few Harleys. In my youth I really wanted a Tiger Cub but settled for a Mustang motorcycle. Finally decided to get a Triumph, no regrets. Love this forum.

Olhogrider

I started riding in 1968. I rode Harleys for 20 years before switching to Ducatis. In 2008 I bought the best scooter on the planet. A Genuine (PGO) Buddy. My Vespa cost an arm and a leg to keep running. In 8000 miles my Buddy didn't have a single problem. If it hadn't been stolen I would still own it. Day one I hit the road in Cleveland and rode it to San Francisco. If you need a quick run to the store for a gallon of milk, it fits under the seat. Try that on your Triumph. Stop and go traffic is fun on an automatic. You really need to broaden your horizons.

I love my Scrambler but I still miss my Buddy.

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