2017 Vs. 2018 Bonneville T120

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  1. Zinc

    Zinc Well-Known Member

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    Still working with 2 dealers on a 2018 & 2019 in Competition Green Bonnie T120. One dealer made me a great deal on a leftover 2017 Cinder Red T120 Bonnie that has a fly screen & saddlebags already. Are there any differences between a 2017, 2018, 2019 Bonneville T120? Any issues to look out for with the 2017 such as recalls or service bulletins? Thanks in advance!
     
  2. BigCLM

    BigCLM Senior Member

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    No, just paint colors.
     
  3. BigCLM

    BigCLM Senior Member

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    Sorry, I meant to say:
    The 2017 & 2018 are identical. But there may be upgrades on the 2019.
     
  4. Zinc

    Zinc Well-Known Member

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    Thanks. I haven't read about anything new for the 2019 models. Triumph appears to have concentrated on the new Bonnie models - Speed Twin Street Twin, Scrambler, leaving only the Ace and Diamond Editions to update the T120.
     
  5. Kinjane

    Kinjane Active Member

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    At some point the down pipe outer skins were extended to remove the gap where the silencers clamp onto the down pipes. My 2017 registered 2018 does not have this gap although I’ve seen a 2017 model with it but that could have been old 2016 stock.
     
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  6. Zinc

    Zinc Well-Known Member

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    Great information. Thank you. Think I've settled on the 2018 to be safe and more new ones available.
     
  7. Bill Glaeser

    Bill Glaeser New Member

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    I am in the same boat . Can't make my mind up on what I want . 2018 T100 or T120 .
     
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  8. Zinc

    Zinc Well-Known Member

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    After riding the T120, with dual disc front brakes, I am sold on the T120. Commuting in Washington, DC area traffic, the extra power and brakes is a must. Since this is an additional bike for me, I'm holding off a few more weeks to see if Triumph comes up for any deals on leftover 2018 models and pay off the new kitchen appliances we just purchased.
     
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  9. Bill Glaeser

    Bill Glaeser New Member

    Dec 19, 2018
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    I was wondering if Triumph would have any new deals on leftover T120. Seems like it's time for Triumph to come out with a new promotion
     
  10. Zinc

    Zinc Well-Known Member

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    Amen! I will be checking their webpage for new deals since the previous cash/finance ended on Dec 31. I'm still a few weeks away as I want to pay off the new kitchen appliances we just had installed.
     
  11. Bill Glaeser

    Bill Glaeser New Member

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    My dealer had a few changes last night .
    1.99% APR for 48 Months or 3.99% for 60 Months on 2018 T100 , T120 , Street Twin . Is this as good as it gets ?
     
  12. Zinc

    Zinc Well-Known Member

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    There were better deals at the end of the year. There are still a lot of 2018s, so I'm willing to wait to see if they offer better in the upcoming weeks. Got to think that they want to make room for the new 2019s coming out.
     
  13. triumph900

    triumph900 Active Member

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    I Think the 2018s started using the rubber damper under the front disks the help with the squealing that a lot of folks, including me, experienced. I solved it with floating rotors on my 17. If you’re commuting in DC area you’ll want quiet brakes!
     
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  14. Zinc

    Zinc Well-Known Member

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    #14 Zinc, Jan 10, 2019
    Last edited: Jan 10, 2019
    Decision made. 2018 Competition Green Bonneville T120 from MC of Dulles. Going Saturday to sign papers and pick it up, unless the snow comes.

    20190108_162412.jpg
     
  15. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    :eek: Don’t ride it like that :p
     
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  16. Bill Glaeser

    Bill Glaeser New Member

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    Good for you.
     
  17. Zinc

    Zinc Well-Known Member

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    No idea why it posted the picture upside down. Hmmm.

    20190108_162427-upside down.jpg

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  18. Zinc

    Zinc Well-Known Member

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    My other bike is in the signature picture and below

    2017.04.17 side after sissybar CROP.jpg

    Killboy 2.jpg
     
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  19. triumph900

    triumph900 Active Member

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    Looking good! MoD is a good dealer.
     
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  20. Martin Joseph Lowe

    Martin Joseph Lowe Well-Known Member

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    All I can say is..loving my T120 black and tried the T100 at same time...it’s all very personal..enjoy
     
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