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Pato

Hi guys & gals,

New to the forum here and Bonnevilles in general. I'm looking to purchase either a slighty used 2006 Bonnie or new 2007. In any of your experiences, is there a dramatic difference in the amount of power between the two engine sizes? In essence, hoping to justify the price difference between low mileage "older" model and a brand new one. It looks like the difference would be about a grand or so. Or should I spend the extra cash just to get the cc increase. Any thoughts (pros or cons) would surely be appreciated. Thanks!

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06 Bonnie Black
'06 Ducati Sport Classic 1000
'75 Yamaha RD350B

mr_badda_bing

if you are looking at 2006 and 2007's they are both 865cc's, or at least that is what I heard.

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2006 Thruxton - Zoe Yellowbike
125 main jets, 42 pilots, 1 shims, 2 turns, HARK (homemade airbox removal kit) EMGO Reverse Cones, 17T sprocket. 4700 Feet Above Sea Level

357Bob

On the 2006's the regular Bonnies are 790cc & the T100 is an 865cc. Bob.

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357bob

capoanj

The '06 standard Bonnies are 790's, t100's are the bigger motor. The '07's are all 865's. I own 2 790's and rode an 865 fairly extensively before I bought. Unless you are really looking for it, for 90% of riding conditions, you wont notice a big diff, except high in the rev band. Don't over think it. Find the best deal...but definitely get one!

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2005 Bonnie Black
2006 Goodwood Green Bonnie
1989 Honda GB500

CAPTDON

I love my 790!! I think the only difference is where thr torque comes in? The 790 is a higher revving engine as well w/ hotter cams. As said- get the best deal but GET ONE!

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res1uqtp

I recently purchased an 06 Bonnie Black. Rode both at the dealership and didn't notice a difference at all, although I'm sure there is a slight difference. To give you an idea of the FUN factor on this bike, I traded in a VTX 1800C to get a 790CC Bonnie. You won't be dissapointed in this engine unless your looking for sport bike performance. And if you were you'd be looking at a sportbike........................... I agree get the best deal you can but either WILL MAKE YOU SMILE.

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06 Bonneville Black - TOR pipes; Chrome front fender; tank knee pads; short backrest; center stand ........... so far

mecscc

There are those who spend hundreds on mods that increase power by single digit amounts. If you are one of those by the '07.

I couldn't tell much of a difference between the two stock engines and bought a new '05 790 in '06 and love it. I spent the money difference on accessories that I wanted.

Monte

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Monte

"The Old Ohio Preacher Man"

amanger

Like CAPTDON said.790 cam comes on strong in the topend.865 tuned more for bottom end.
Buy the 790 and NARK it + exhuast plus a 905cc big bore kit with the money you have saved and you ll have the best of everything.
:-D

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07 865 Silver Bonnie....Bobbed Guards, Tacho, Grab Rail, Lucas Tail light, Mini Blinkers, Dart Screen, LSL Sport Bars, 1" Longer Hagons, 10mm Raised Forks, K&N Pods, Staintunes, 140/40 3 1/2 turns + 1 shim......etc....etc...

BILLYSIM

After airbox and pipe mod (with appropriate jetting) the 865 starts to show its extra 5 inches... :razz:

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mr_badda_bing

My 06 Thruxton is a 865cc. I thought they were all 865's. My bad.

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2006 Thruxton - Zoe Yellowbike
125 main jets, 42 pilots, 1 shims, 2 turns, HARK (homemade airbox removal kit) EMGO Reverse Cones, 17T sprocket. 4700 Feet Above Sea Level