2002 TRIUMPH reviews

My 7th Triumph over the past 40 years, and my favorite without a doubt. I've had my TBA for 5 years; got it from wanna-be who only put 1500 mi. on it, but also put lots of pricey accessories. I've got @ 30k mi. on it now, with virtually no repairs -- breaks, oil, rubber. It beats me a bit more than my H-D riding friends on the hwy (no windscreen), but I kill them in the hills. And when we stop, people knock over $30k Harleys to get a good look at my Triumph. Great bike. Show less

I bought this bike used in Feb. 08. All of the upgrades were installed by the previous owner. The only things I have had to do to keep it on the road are replace the front brake pads and change the oil. This is the most reliable bike that I have ever owned and maintenance and parts are very reasonably priced at the local dealer. This bike handles, accelerates and brakes better than any cruiser that I have ever ridden. You can really get it over in a turn without feeling unstable. Hats off to the Triumph engineering team on this one. Show less

I absolutely love this bike! Mine is colored precisely like the picture: Sunset Red/Opal White. I use the stock seat for looks and for the ability to hang off on the fast curves, but any long trip would require a decent seat. I'm 48 years old, and yet I have passed young punks on sport bikes on curvy roads. So happy was I with this Triumph, that I became the first RAT Pack leader of the local dealership. Show less

Bought my BA 2002 in the spring of 03...Have had NO problems at all....Wife and I ride mostly on the Blue Ridge Pkwy....30 miles from house...enough power with both of us up....ALWAYS gets looks and questions when we stop....Every April 1st....New oil, and service...and just keep going....Did a recent weekend ride with friend and his wife to Boone, NC....His was a HD Road King...He could not keep up with me and the wife on the BA.... Show less

(See my bike in the latest ed. of Torque, the Triumph Owners' mag.) I'm a mature rider, and former Speedway racer. I wanted "something completely different" for my first street bike, and this piece of fine British steel has certainly filled the bill. Have had it a year and half, and have put 11,000+ miles on it, with no tickets, no accidents, and no problems. I have since installed a copper-colored Micron pipe, color-coordinated Spider grips, and custom-paint on the wheels and tank, which spells-out in red, white, and blue: "TIM UP", hidden inside the "Triumph" name. Had a guy at Irwindale Speedway in Oct. tell me it was the neatest-looking bike he'd ever seen...and this from an owner of 4 'Hogs' (yes, I was allowed to ride with the Milwaukee beer-burners for "Harley Night"!)
From a consumer standpoint, a better naked bike than the Big 4 Japanese offerings or even my girlfriend's 620 Ducati. It has fully- adjustable suspension, 2-year warranty, more than competitive HP and torque, etc. And the thing is just flat "cool" in all of its vibrant orange glory. Best thing I ever did for myself was to get this bike. Definitely two thumbs-up"! Very pleased with my 2-wheeled "tea-burner". Show less

Bought the Silver about a week and a half ago (used). I've never wanted a rocket but love Triumph, and I love the Daytona's sexy look. I took her home equipped the carbon can for good measure. Took her out and oh my, what a ride. I've been on a lot of other bikes but for my size and weight most bikes are crap. Comparing directly to my brother's Suzuki bandit 1200s which is a great bike, this Daytona makes him wish he looked as good as me. She is sweet to hear, and as you can guess, gets a lot of attention when moving and when parked. I have pressed the top end rush on a few times and I don't care what anyone wants to say, for a stock bike, she moves. The fittings of the side panel need to be cleaned up and tightened for a cleaner look. All in all, I made the right choice with beauty and will never second guess this choice! She is not the fastest bike but most will never go to a track and as far as a street bike, the comfort is there, the sound is there, and the look is there. I recommend a fender elimination kit, all the carbon fiber you can find. Change up the seat for sure (I haven't yet but I am ASAP as my butt hurts so bad after 2 hours). Good choice in the Daytona 955i Show less

Formally Bob from Boynton (see earlier review). Still love my Tiger. I've run 500+ mile sport touring days with no problem. The only minor problem I have had was a temp sensor that went bad...very easy fix. Add'l upgrades include GPS,CB,Thunderbike Pipe (a most-19 hp gain with tune!), re-map, sliders and a rear hugger. My butt does get a little sore after a long day-could use an aftermarket seat. I have two other bikes, but this bike is flat out fun. It gets plenty of attention and handles very well. I do plan on getting stiffer front springs as the suspension is a little soft...especially for 99% road riding. Unless you are superman, off roading should be limited to fire roads. The bike can get a little squirly in soft soil and it's toughto pick up a 500 lb bike on the trail. Show less

It's a handsome bike, with good power and torque, and a comfortable riding position for my tall frame. The Japanese makers are the masters of performance/quality/value, and they deserve great credit. I bought the British Sprint for a little euro-pizzazz, to have something a little different, and to maintain circulation to my legs. It didn't hurt that the dealership let me test ride it before buying, and that they reduced the price to $9000 (well below MSRP). The centerstand and fuel gage are features that are not exciting, but that I find very practical. Reliability has been imperfect...on the one hand, it cranks and runs whenever I turn the key. On the other hand, it's had 2 recalls, required new sprockets and chain at 5000 miles, replacement of leaking fuel fitting, a new speedo sensor, new battery (normal), and now the front brakes are low-speed pulsing at 7000 miles. Not terrible, but not great either. Overall however, it's a great bike. Show less

This is without a doubt the best value in mid weight cruiser motorcycles. Everywhere I ride people always stop and ask questions, this bike always draws a crowd. Besides, everybody has a Harley. It is a very good running bike especially after jetting and aftermarket exhaust. If you buy a TBA you will not be dissapointed and you will stand out in a sea of Harley and Japanese Harley clones. Show less

-- Triumph Bonneville T100 2002 -- In 1970 when I was a lad, I had a 250cc Yamaha two stroke road bike. Why? Because I really wanted a then Triumph 650 Bonneville and when I rode one I felt so elated I knew I'd kill myself with the power so I settled on the Yamaha and still nearly killed myself anyway. I sold the Yamaha when I found that girl's parents wouldn't allow me to take her out except in a car so I had to sell the bike (didn't have much cash) and buy a car. Well, marriage and kids later (much later like September 2004 in fact) I took my now 19 year old son to look at a bike for commuting to University. Well.......... I saw a 2002 Lucifer Orange Centenary Model T100 Bonneville in showroom condition and only 500 kilometers on the clock. It still had some factory warranty too. I couldn't resist and like a moth to a flame, I sat on it. The salesman started it up and I wobbled around the grounds with it, realizing how much out of practice I was, and yet I bought it. I've had a smile on my face ever since. It's stock standard and quiet so I don't disturb the neighbors when I take it for a spin in the early or late hours when traffic's not bad. It's a brilliant machine, reliable, solid, no leaks, well finished, extremely forgiving and predictable yet thrilling enough. Well endowed with so much torque in all gears I sometimes come out of low speed bends and accelerate trying to change up and find I'm already in top gear. It turns the heads. Old boys look lovingly at it reminiscing of their younger days and young blokes with their stereotypical faired racing bikes look enviously and acknowledge the classic lines. This bike feels great, is made of quality finishes and components and the after sales service is excellent. Riding position is very comfortable and invites relaxing and leisurely riding, giving time to enjoy the scenery. I tried a Sprint and found my wrists complaining within minutes however, I acknowledge the Sprint is made for a different job, like higher speed travel. My Bonneville has made me very bad tempered (ha-ha) because since I bought it we've had the hottest summer on record (around 39 degrees Celsius) followed by thunderstorms on almost a daily basis. If you want a bike with the head turning appeal of a Harley (compliment) but not as expensive and much better handling, then you can't go past a new or late model, well kept Triumph Bonneville. Show less