Triumph T120 Review
"A genuinely great modern classic that earns its asking price."
Used Buyer Review
The Bonneville T120 is one of those bikes that actually delivers on its retro promise rather than just looking the part. The 1200cc parallel twin pulls cleanly from low revs, rides are genuinely comfortable for a full day in the saddle, and the quality of finish on these things puts most Japanese rivals to shame. Dealers charged a premium when new, but depreciation has been kind to buyers — you can find solid examples from 2016-2019 for real money now. That said, go in with eyes open. Early models had some fueling hiccups at low speeds that Triumph largely sorted through dealer updates, so always ask for service history. Check the exhaust headers for surface rust — it appears faster than it should on a bike this expensive. The switchgear feels premium but the infotainment-free simplicity means no TFT nonsense to go wrong either, which is honestly refreshing.
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You need pegs-up highway touring bike
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