Air Cooled Vs Water Cooled Bonneville T100

I’m well pleased with my 2013 865cc T100, with the exception of the suspension. Still, Hagons and better tyres tamed my Sportster so I’m sure they’ll work on the T100 when I get round to it.

I prefer Hagons for bikes like these because they aren’t racers and Hagons give a noticeable improvement at a good price.

I’ve still got the long mudguard. The bike came with Dunstalls but I swapped them, got fed up with the racket and the performance isn’t THAT different. It also had a centrestand, which is worthwhile. I’ve now got a King & Queen Seat, touring windscreen and throwovers and it’s well on the way to being a good all-rounder.

The finish is rather good, I have no issues and don’t treat it to much pampering, just wash it off occasionally. I don’t ride in the rain much but I do use it all year round.

Would I buy a new one? Don’t know. The new water cooled engine is DEFINITELY better. TBH, for the price I’d probably have a Street Twin. I tried one at the local dealer, with the Fox suspension it was very nice; to me, the Street feels more like a Meriden Triumph than the Bonneville/T100 range, it’s lighter and smaller.

 

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