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Originally Posted by ru153 Congratulations on your new bike. Let me be honest, i was in the look of a decent bike. So had shortlisted HD 750 & Iron 883. But after reading your initial test drive experience and going thru the bike specs, i guess, i have fallen in love with this bike. |
Please ride both bikes. Iron 883 and Bonnville, preferably back to back and you will get an immediate idea about which bike will suit you better. I did exactly this and being a peformance lover, Iron 883 stood nowhere in the horizon except for its drop dead gorgeous looks
It would be unfair to compare HD 750 with a Bonneville with regards to performance
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Originally Posted by ru153 1. How is triumph compared to HD 750?
2. I am almost 6 ft and more than 100 kilos of weight. Given this can i take around the corners on this bike comfortably?
3. I also want to take along my wife as well, along with me on cruiser rides to places near by? Can both(rider and pillion) be seated comfortably for long rides say, 150 to 200 kms at a stretch?
4. Is there any road side assistance provided by the dealers, if yes what are the conditions?
5. Average maintenance cost per service?
6. Are the metzylers tubeless tyres??
7. Does the engine gets overheated , like that of TB, CBR, Duke 390 in bumper to bumper traffic, which are normal in bangalore?
8. From an accessory perspective, i was thinking of windshield and back rest? How much did they quote, when you enquired? |
Here are my honest response to your queries
1. Incorrect or Incomplete question. Not sure if you wanted to ask how is Triumph compared to Harley or Bonneville compared to HD 750. Eitherways, brand and model selection is purely individual choices
2. As mentioned in previous posts, Iam also similarly sized, you can bend in corners effortlessly and that feeling is uncomparable
3. 200kms ride on a Bonneville is not a long ride. I have already done one such ride till date and tomorrow another is planned with wifey sitting on pillion. She has till date enjoyed the city rides and has already commented seats are much more comfortable than my Classic 500. Only issue is wifes will stop you from riding at a pace which Bonnie has to be ridden and that becomes really uncomfortable as keeping the Bonnie below 80kmph is really a tough task. So thats a plus and minus for rides with a better half
4. Good Point. I have not even enquired about this till date. Will enquire and report back
5. 5.5K per service. Atleasts thats what the first service at 800kms will cost me and next service is at 10,000kms or 1 year
6. Yes. Metzlers are tubeless and extremely good tyres. I had couple of close calls ( people crossing divider suddenly, someone weaving into my lane) in my 450kms of riding and soley due to tyres, it didnt amount to anything as bike stuck to its course even during hard braking and swerving. Iam very impressed with them.
7. Yes. During stop-gap traffic, engine does heat up quite a bit. Jeans seems to be a mandatory trouser to be safe..LOL But, you dont feel a thing when your riding in morning or on highways. I have noted engine heating up only during traffic and late evenings.
8. Bonneville comes with a backrest, unless you want something like a RE Thunderbird that is much higher. With regards to costs, its still hazy. will know in few more days
Hope that helps !!
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Originally Posted by speedy Bombay dealer has taken Rs.1 lakh as booking amount from me and hence i mentioned it |
Oh ok. Here in Hyderabad, irrespective of the bike your buying. Booking amount is Rs.50,000
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Originally Posted by Pheonix http://www.bonnefication.com/ellaspede-eb043-2007-triumph-bonneville/ |
Thanks for sharing this. The seats and rear wheels look absolutely fantastic. Iam in love with that Kangaroo seats. They look so plush and comfortable
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Originally Posted by jaysmokesleaves Could you share, how much time for delivery from the time of booking? |
Rebel Motors, Hyderabad made a smart move.
They ordered atleast 25 Bonnevilles and my bike was immediately available.
No waiting period. Hyderabad has sold the maximum Bonnies till date. Within the first month, they sold nearly 20 of them.
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Originally Posted by Bluu This bike has been on my wish list for many years now and since I knew I could never own one (not unless my oil tycoon uncle that I haven't met yet leaves me a healthy inheritance) so I made one for myself. |
Thanks. Keep on dreaming and work towards turning them into reality. Iam sure it will happen soon. Goodluck !!