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T100 vs. Speedmaster

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#1 ·
I'm new to the site and to riding. I've been working on a '64 Bonneville off and on since college (20 years) but never gotten it on the road for more than just test rides around the block. Now that I finally want to ride on a regular basis, my father (a rider of Harleys, Triumphs, and Indians for 50+ years) suggests that my learning should be done on a new bike that actually has brakes, lights, signals, and decent handling rather than the death trap that might be the '64. So I plan to buy a new/slightly used Triumph this Fall or Winter.

I've been convinced all along that I want the T100 Black. I've been riding my father's '03 Speedmaster the last couple of weeks, though, and really like it. I've never ridden a stock Bonneville.

My dilemma:

I'm concerned about the Speedmaster's laid back position aggravating my lower back. I imagine the more upright position of the Bonneville would be more comfortable. I'm about 6' 0".

Any suggestions on which bike might be better?

One other question: Would the 17" wheel of the SE make much handling difference for a new rider as opposed to the 19" T100 wheel?

Thanks for any advice you might have.
 
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#3 ·
I have make a test between T-100 and SE before buy... the SE!!

They are completely different bikes just looking the handling, the SE is like a bicyclette in every place, city, between traffic jam, or mountain roads with all the stability.

Now, when i ride a T-100 i feel i don't know how to ride

I'm 6'23" and the bike looks litle but no problem todo 500 kilometers a day (310 milles)

V'sss
 
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