Looking At These Two Bonnes...

[kwn36]

Exchanged a few text messages with the owners. Both bikes are pretty much garage queens. The owner of the Newchurch says he has too many bikes and that the Bonne is not being ridden the way it should, and the owner of the 2013 feels he is too tall for the bike. Some nice accessories on both bikes, including bags on the '13 which are not pictured in the ad.

While I am tempted to make a move (I really like the Newchurch editions and sat on one at a dealer this week) I am leaning on waiting until next riding season to see if any 1-year-old Street Twins hit the market, because I'm REALLY diggin' those.

2015 Triumph Bonneville Newchurch

2013 Triumph Bonneville

 

[Rocky]

Two very nice bikes.

 

[Baldeagle]

Both look great,of course no mileage at all on either of them.
My bike is a 2007 and only has 4098 UK miles on it,nothing at all,just run in I guess and looks like new.Incidentally was delivered to my pal in the UK today,he has about 20 classic bikes and a few Ducatis,old and more recent models and a couple of Guzzi Le Mans Mk 1's so although storing my bike till I get there in May don't think he is particularly interested in an America.
Sometimes wonder about buying VERY low mileage bikes but guess if serviced before or after purchase and tyres are OK should be fine.
None of those worries with those two crackers.

 

[kwn36]

Thanks Rocky and Brian. I really like both of these, and I'm pretty sure I can get them both down on price. Just not sure if I want to pull the trigger on one or like I said, wait for a lightly used Street Twin next riding season.

 

[Baldeagle]

Well good luck with whatever you choose,don't think you will go wrong!!!

 

[shanered6]

Love the bonny and its the best colour and its got a bit more presence about it !.... well thats just me , which ever one you go for it will be a winner here

 

[Qship]

Nice rides. I personally would pick up these Bonnevilles.
They are great used bikes and have a proven reliability.
May not find a gently used street Twin next year.
My 2 cents.
Good luck in whatever you choose.

 

[triumph david]

Qship, now don't bust my bubble, i have had that year old street twin on my mind ever sense Tri. introduced it. I have to find one!

 

[Qship]

But you will have to wait another WHOLE year to try and find that elusive, year old Street Twin.
If they're as good as all the reviews are saying, no one is going to be selling them

 

[SarahP]

Both of those bikes look good! Let us know what you end up doing --

 

[triumph david]

It will also take more than a year to save up the $, i don't want to think about it.

 

[kwn36]

Quick update...the '13 Bonne I'm looking at is now at $5,950. The owner obviously wants it gone.

 

[Baldeagle]

Well just doing the $ conversion in my head,that looks a REALLYgood price.
Decisions,do my head in!! Good luck.

 

[turtleman]

go for it

 

[triumph david]

Get it!

 

[DaveM]

I love seeing these bikes in that deep red colour so I would be torn between both of them as they both look stunning.

 

[mrmvolz]

Both very nice....drool

 

[kwn36]

Rode the '13 today and was really impressed. Super smooth, fun, peppy motor and can probably be had for $5,500.00. Haven't ridden the '15 Newchurch yet.

This was actually my first time riding a Triumph, so excuse my ignorance, but do all model years utilize a choke?

Hopefully, going to be able to test ride a Street Twin in the next few days and won't make a move until I do.

 

[kwn36]

I should add that the bike sounded great. I was really impressed with the sound.

 

[Qship]

Glad you liked them.
I believe the choke you refer to is actually called an enricher(which is exactly what a choke does). I find it funny that Triumph needs it on a fuel Injected engine.
I'm sure someone with a Bonneville like the one you tested can chime in and offer better insight into this than I.