Hinckley Bonnevilles

swooshdave · May 23, 2013

GRM 450 said:
My wife bought a new bonny when they first came out, 790cc if I remember.
It was a very nice bike, did everything well but nothing great.
She sold it because it had no character, her words.
I thought it was a good bike but I did agree with her about the character.
I don't know what the newer ones are like with the larger engine.
Mk3 has character in bucket loads and is a nice bike to ride long distance.

I had a 595 for a few years, that was a great bike, very well made and finished.
It is (was) one of those bikes I wish I didn't sell. Went well, handled well, sounded cranky, but it was very hot in the summer.

Graeme

Out of the box the twins are pretty boring but a vibrant aftermarket excels at personalize them. Much like a Commando can be many different bikes (racer to touring and everything in between) so can the Triumph twins. A good set of mufflers make them sound really healthy.

daveh · May 24, 2013

The key thing here is that we have our classics, which stir the soul but are also a lot of work, so sometimes it's nice to hop onto something modern, turn the key and go. If it has character, great, if it doesn't, no big deal. I now have to admit to owning a '01 VFR800 for commuting and occasional two-up trips. It has all the character of a washing machine, but it was cheap and does the job. Ideally, I would like another Triumph.

Time Warp · May 24, 2013

I like the look of the Scramblers but doubt I will ever own one even though look to be good value for money.
The Bonneville's probably suit a lot of folk for their classic look without the drama's,look to be as exciting as a wet noodle though. :lol:

swooshdave · May 27, 2013

Time Warp said:
The Bonneville's probably suit a lot of folk for their classic look without the drama's,look to be as exciting as a wet noodle though.

Sometimes all you need is a little spaghetti...

Hinckley Bonnevilles

swooshdave

daveh

Time Warp

.......back to the 70's.

swooshdave

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