Triumphrat

cb4017 · 03-15-2007

Hi Gents,
New Guy here. Yesterday I put a deposit on a new left over 06 Bonnie Black (790cc). It was discounted just over $1200 compared to an 07 (865cc).
Now I'm starting to have second thoughts and I'm wondering if I should just pony up the extra money for the 07.
In real world riding is there really that much of a difference?
To add to my indecision the dealer offered me a $500 gift certificate if I buy the 07.

Thanks

tba-golfer · 03-15-2007

The difference is marginal, IMHO. I'd save your money.
You'll need it for all the mods you'll be making...

Welcome!

mshelton · 03-15-2007

Spend that money on a big bore kit.

bmetz99 · 03-15-2007

Buy the '07.

The 865 motor, if I'm not misinformed, is tuned more for torque. The 790 motor has hotter cams, and has a better top-end hit.

I'd bank the extra $1200, ride the heck out of the thing, and when you're bored with it (like that's going to happen) spend the $1200 on a big-bore kit (and have plenty of change left over).

FattRat · 03-15-2007

In "real world riding"......
no, you wouldn't have appreciated the extra cc's of the 865. How do I know? I don't KNOW with certainty, but if my little 790cc is keeping up with and racing right along side Japanese liter bikes....... than how can I possibly think that another 75cc's would make ANY difference????

You're soon gonna be yet ANOTHER happy owner of a Black, the BESTEST looking engine!
:-D

[ This message was edited by: FattRat on 2007-03-15 13:15 ]

KingBear · 03-15-2007

You did the right thing! I bought the T100 because I liked some of the little extras, but I wouldn't have been the least bit disappointed with a 790cc. And the Bonnie Black looks awesome when it's nicely accessorized. (That sounds so gay, but it's true!)

xardoz · 03-15-2007

Quote:

On 2007-03-15 13:00, KingBear wrote:
. . . And the Bonnie Black looks awesome. (It's true!)

Fixed that for you. ;-)

sweatmachine · 03-15-2007

buy the 790 and big bore it later. This can be done for about the same money you've saved, and you'll have a lot more power than the 865.

road_dog · 03-15-2007

Have you considered a Thruxton? :jest:

KingBear · 03-15-2007

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On 2007-03-15 13:09, xardoz wrote:

. . . And the Bonnie Black looks awesome. (It's true!)

Fixed that for you. ;-)

Well yes, it's great looking as it is. What I mean is that a lot of accessories, especially the Sixty8 collection, look better on the BB than anything else.

Jeez - some guys just can't take a compliment! :-D