Thruxton, Bonneville, CB1100

[Groovebird]

Hey Guys,

Just starting to get my license and I'm looking for a new bike.
My dad and uncle always drove vintage bikes like the bonneville and a Honda 400 four (well they weren't vintage then off course).

I always enjoyed how the bikes looked. Now, many years later it's my turn to buy one, and I want to go for a similiar model, just an updated version.

I'm 5,5 - 140lbs, and I'm afraid these bikes (the CB1100 for sure) are to heavy or big for me. I'm not sure about the Bonneville or the Thruxton.

In a few weeks I'm going to see some dealers and just see if they fit.

[Rogerborg]

Height isn't that important, it's inside leg that matters.

The Triumphs will be fine, unless you're an otter.

CB1100, well, that is a bit lardy, but you'll only notice it at very low speeds or when it's lying on you.
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[Groovebird]

Made an appointment with the dealer today. Going to have a look at the Thruxton and Bonneville.

[Richy CB1000]

Actually go and sit on that CB1100. Ask to push it and paddle it around, it's quite a lot smaller and easier than you might think. I think of it as basically a 750 with an 1100 low tune motor.

Be interested what you thought reference quality between the Honda/Triumph.

[Groovebird]

I went to the Triumph dealer and sat on a Bonneville and a Thruxton.
The Bonneville with his 740mm seat height and 240kg is really manageable.
I can lift the bike of its stand, put my feet flat on the floor and tilt the bike in enough degrees without feeling it's just going to fall over.

The Thruxton has the same weight, but is a little higher. I didn't feel as comfortable on it as on the Bonneville.
Also, the more sporty ergonomics of the Thruxton didn't feel as good.

So the Bonneville it is

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

i'd have the cb1100 every time - build quality is ace. Looks great too.
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[Rogerborg]

[Polarbear]

[Rogerborg]

225kg wet.
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

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[ScaredyCat]

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[Rogerborg]

[Groovebird]

Yeah you're right. It's 225

[ScaredyCat]