Hello everyone!
Last time I was posting around here was before I sold my 2007 Speed Triple. Since then, I built a Yamaha bobber and a recent itch is bringing me back to Triumph!
I already searched and read a pile of threads on the comparison between the two options, but I thought I would ask with some specific details.
So, the bikes I am looking at are:
A) 2014 Scrambler, with 12,000 km. Arrow exhaust and tune, TKC80 tires, skid plate, rear caliper relocate, and Works Racer shocks.
B) 2015 Bonneville T100 Jet black, with 4500 km. Arrow exhaust with pretty much everything else stock.
They're both around the same price.
Here are my details:
- I'm 5' 11" ~210lbs
- The bike would primarily live in the city, with a once or twice a year 7-day solo camping trip (~2000km round trip).
- I'd like to be able to bring my wife or daughter with me on shorter rides, in the city or mountain roads.
- I'd like to be able to ride up a logging road or two if needed. Last time I tried that with the speedy, I got to 6km in and had to turn around.
My concerns/question are:
- Exhaust location on the Scrambler (is it too hot for passengers?)
- Luggage options (in the past I would just strap down a tent, sleeping bag and a Kriega bag on the back seat)
- City behaviour and highway riding (I don't go much over 110kmh anymore)
- Maintenace and reliability of either option.
Any input or feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Last time I was posting around here was before I sold my 2007 Speed Triple. Since then, I built a Yamaha bobber and a recent itch is bringing me back to Triumph!
I already searched and read a pile of threads on the comparison between the two options, but I thought I would ask with some specific details.
So, the bikes I am looking at are:
A) 2014 Scrambler, with 12,000 km. Arrow exhaust and tune, TKC80 tires, skid plate, rear caliper relocate, and Works Racer shocks.
B) 2015 Bonneville T100 Jet black, with 4500 km. Arrow exhaust with pretty much everything else stock.
They're both around the same price.
Here are my details:
- I'm 5' 11" ~210lbs
- The bike would primarily live in the city, with a once or twice a year 7-day solo camping trip (~2000km round trip).
- I'd like to be able to bring my wife or daughter with me on shorter rides, in the city or mountain roads.
- I'd like to be able to ride up a logging road or two if needed. Last time I tried that with the speedy, I got to 6km in and had to turn around.
My concerns/question are:
- Exhaust location on the Scrambler (is it too hot for passengers?)
- Luggage options (in the past I would just strap down a tent, sleeping bag and a Kriega bag on the back seat)
- City behaviour and highway riding (I don't go much over 110kmh anymore)
- Maintenace and reliability of either option.
Any input or feedback would be greatly appreciated!