I Gave Up My Harley for a British Classic & Regret Nothing

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• YO

  @YouMotorcycle · 11 months ago · pinned

  Correction time! I wrongly assumed that the T120 was made in the UK, as many of Triumph's more expensive motorcycles are. I'll double check my VIN # but it seems like it's made in Thailand along with some of their more "budget-friendly" bikes. Womp womp :( Sorry y'all!

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• BA

  @bantononabike · 11 months ago

  Ridden a lot of bikes over the last 40 years. And I consider the Bonneville to be one of the best bikes ever. So refined and just a joy to ride. When I'm on one. Its reminds me why I fell in love with bikes!

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• BO

  @Bonnie_robbie78 · 11 months ago

  I’m in the Uk, I’ve owned two Harley’s. Sold them both and bought a T120. Never looked back. One thing though, they aren’t made in the UK but Thailand.

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• MO

  @MotoFixation · 11 months ago

  I've owned a T120 and a Scrambler 1200XC. I now have a Harley Davidson M8 breakout. I'll probably go back to a Triumph T120. That was a great bike, and I do miss it.

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• MR

  @mrleedrifts · 1 month ago

  It was great to see your comparison on the 2 bikes.<br>I&apos;ve had a &nbsp;Sportster 48 for about 2 years now, and recently picked up a Bonneville Bobber. Both bikes stack up really well together, with the only big difference between the 2 is the 48 is more of a raw ride.

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• TH

  @theepicgamerultimate4831 · 11 months ago

  I&apos;m pushing 70 this year and I currently own the 2020 Harley-Davidson Roadster and it was the only bike that Harley-Davidson made that appeals to me, why? Because its a Sportster back to its original roots as a sportbike just like the Bonneville. I live in a rural area now and Triumph dealerships are sparse and far far away. I&apos;ve been riding over 50 years now and for the first 33 years of riding I owned only Triumphs. I had a 76&apos; 750cc Triumph Bonneville for 19 years and still regret selling to thus day for a new 95&apos; Triumph Thunderbird. &nbsp;I grew up and rode in an era where the cool bikes were Sportsters, Bonnevilles, Nortons and BSAs. My first bike was a 1963 650cc Matchless twin it was a 4 speed, first gear was up, 2nd 3rd and 4th were down. Unfortunately health issues at 70 years is keeping me from riding long trips. Enjoy that Bonneville keep the shiny side up. There&apos;s an old rock song by Jethro Tull called to old to rock and roll and to young to die. And both bikes are mentioned in the song. While he mentions Harley-Davidson he doesn&apos;t specify Sportster but rest assured he means Sportster because back then the big twin were bikes for old geezers.

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• MO

  @Motorcycle_Adventures_Ro · 11 months ago

  My last Harley was a Road King 103. Switched to the T120 and suddenly my motorcycle life changed for the better. Got a Tiger 900 Rally and I think will stick to Triumph for some years. Only bad thing about Triumph, in my case, was the lack of parts...

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• CU

  @cumulusgrandus1996 · 1 month ago

  I got my T120 early this year and had a Trumpet 650 back in 1966 so not a newbie biker. While my 97 Harley Heritage with 128000 miles still runs great and has the bags and windshield &nbsp;for the longer rides, the Trumpet just took 40 years off me and makes me look for a fence to jump like Steve McQueen in the Great Escape. If you haven&apos;t seen the movie check it out and if you haven&apos;t ridden a T120, check it out also.

• VE

  @vegasgeorge · 3 weeks ago (edited)

  Sold my CVO ultra Ltd, and went back to riding a T120. &nbsp;It was a great switch. &nbsp;God bless HD, and Hoorah for Triumph.

• AR

  @arturobarrios8327 · 11 months ago

  I have a 865 Triumph Bonneville and a 107 Softail Street Bob. I love both, but if I had to choose just one, I would pick the Harley.

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• RJ

  @rjoetting7594 · 11 months ago

  When I was much younger, I really enjoyed my ironhead sportsters 74 and 76 they were the only sportsters I ever owned. <br>I&apos;m 62 years young now 6&apos;4&quot; 285 lbs and look ridiculous on these little bikes. <br>30 years ago, I bought a 1978 shiner flh and never looked back, I still have it and enjoy riding it any chance I get.<br>The bike is unrecognizable as originally built today. <br>it&apos;s a bobber/ chopper kick start only Upsweep straight pipe exhaust LePara barebones solo seat fxr rear fender tombstone taillight 3&quot; BDL open primary 10&quot; apes and many other mods. <br>Frame, tanks, engine, and transmission are all still stock, and it&apos;s been a reliable ride for me. <br>The secret is maintenance and knowledge about shovelheads. <br>All services are done religiously.<br>And not abusing it, enjoy it for what it is.<br>My other three bikes are also Harleys <br>1982 fit no fairing or tour pack fishtail exhaust, later side opening saddlebags, 16&quot; apes, 19&quot; heavy spoke front wheel (black)<br>1991, springer softtail <br>1992 electra glide ultra classic <br>The bigger and heavier, the better. <br>Actually, the most maneuverable of them all is the electra glide, easy to handle in town and on the road once you learn how to ride it correctly. <br>I&apos;m done with high performance and going fast, and I really enjoy seeing the scenery around me riding in the countryside and the mountains. <br>Not going 100+ mph and everything around you a blur. <br>Life is way too short, slow down, and enjoy life.

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• BR

  @brassteeth75 · 7 months ago

  This is the exact switch I am contemplating. I appreciate your insight

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