Triumph Bonneville T40 launched

Norcorider

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Looks great , I reckon it’s one of the best options in 400 standard class but I feel it’s more targeted for Asia and Europe, not so sure how well it will do in Canada , US.

Good alternative to Royal enfield 350cc range.

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Norcorider said:
Looks great , I reckon it’s one of the best options in 400 standard class but I feel it’s more targeted for Asia and Europe, not so sure how well it will do in Canada , US.
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When I read about the new model in the 400 lineup I didn't bat an eye, since most of them are the same bike with different fairing styles.

But wow with that second photo. That "Gulf" livery colour scheme is amazing.

It is a shame where the industry is in Canada (I think mainly influenced by the neighbour to the south). So many interesting small bikes will never see the light here. For instance last week I saw and heard the small Honda inline-4 and they are pretty sick.
 
Wow that looks pretty good.

Honestly I think there’s a huge market for lower cc bikes here.

Great for learners, good on insurance, easy to ride and maintain.

But….600cc or more bro!
 
For comparison, Scrambler 400 X is roughly identical equipment-wise and it has an MSRP of $7320

Bullet 350 MSRP is $6799 so potentially they are not that far apart
 
Personally I am waiting for the Moto Guzzi 450 even if it is chain drive as long as it is not just a rebadged Aprillia.
Just getting tired of Boy Racers and Fat Bob styling and don't get me started on
overweight, over powered, over complicated & over price dual purpose bikes.
 
Didnt wanna start another thread, but kawi releasing the versys 900...with adaptive cruise control no less!

 
TwistedKestrel said:
For comparison, Scrambler 400 X is roughly identical equipment-wise and it has an MSRP of $7320

Bullet 350 MSRP is $6799 so potentially they are not that far apart
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Yep.

Difference in depreciation / resale value will more than recover the different after a year or two of ownership. The cheaper one is the more expensive one in the grand scheme.
 
If you are worried about depreciation buy a Toyota Corolla not a motorcycle of any description!!!
Better yet you can get 4.38% on a 5 year GIC
 
adri said:
Yep.

Difference in depreciation / resale value will more than recover the different after a year or two of ownership. The cheaper one is the more expensive one in the grand scheme.
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Counterpoint - 30 years ago Triumphs aged like milk. I, personally, had a T595 that spun a bearing
 
guzzirider said:
If you are worried about depreciation buy a Toyota Corolla not a motorcycle of any description!!!
Better yet you can get 4.38% on a 5 year GIC
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I've yet to lose money on any of my bikes... and there have been dozens upon dozens.

Granted, part of that was knowing to cash out of my most expensive one during the pandemic when prices were nuts, and never selling the only motorcycle I bought brand new, almost 20 years ago.

But yeah... I think we're buying very different bikes.
 
TwistedKestrel said:
Counterpoint - 30 years ago Triumphs aged like milk. I, personally, had a T595 that spun a bearing
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Sure but think about the two bikes we're comparing here....

Bold of you to assume one that entry level Royal Enfield will still be on the road, let alone worth anything, in 30 years lol
 
I would put my money on the Royal Enfield over the Triumph.
The Royal Enfield will still be on the road whereas the Triumph
will be regulated to the scrap heap do to lack of parts.
There is a lot of difference between a manufacturer building for a domestic market
that has a repair culture than one chasing the latest market trend.

For a better deal buy a Honda CB350
Not available in North America you say "PITY"

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What exactly is a repair culture? (Never heard of that one before)
Just a preference and willingness to do all self repair?
 
I think it means they're on a budget so fixing shitboxes is a way of life.

Which, don't get me wrong, as someone with a Guzzi with 104,000 km in my garage, as well as a BMW with 87,000 miles (140k km'ish?) in my garage, I get the love of tinkering on things....

I'd just rather tinker on things that were of good quality from the start, and don't need much ofanything to keep them good, rather things that were so-so from the start.
 
The reality is that 90% of the world can only afford what you call shitboxes.
There is a reason why there is a lot of low milage Ducati on the market.
They just found out what the valve adjustment is going to cost them !!!!
Then there are the suckers who own a KTM.
 
guzzirider said:
The reality is that 90% of the world can only afford what you call shitboxes.
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Yes. We are blessed to live in an economy where we can afford bikes that aren't shitboxes. We should make the most of our blessings, because those who can't, would if they could.

Trust me. I used to be among those who couldn't afford better. My first bike was older than me. Complete shitbox.
I wouldn't go back to that like I wouldn't go back to a car with no air conditioning. Never again.

It's okay to have standards.
 
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