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Bonneville T100: Air-Cooled vs Liquid-Cooled (The Differences Deep Dive)

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Bonneville T100: Air-Cooled vs Liquid-Cooled (The Differences Deep Dive)

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Thinking about buying a Triumph Bonneville T100 but can't decide between the classic air-cooled era and the modern liquid-cooled generation? In this comparison, I deep dive & break down the real differences in technical detail, sound, seat height and style.

Follow for the future video that when we get into the riding differences and my opinions vs my T100 LC

20 Comments

@darrylbaron5004 3 months ago

Oh boy, the older one looks so much better

@Evo-t9b 3 months ago

I just love my 360 degree 865cc triumphs,still aircooled and still have the quintessential 360 degree firing order that gives them the triumph feel and the triumph sound!

@greysea1614 3 months ago

The air cooled has a 360 degree firing order. It sounds more authentic

@jdabel1 3 months ago

I had a 2007 T100. Did over 90,000km and still ran like new when I sold it. I now own a 2020 Speed Twin and loving it.

@Gertgoesvroem 3 months ago

Great video once again mate!
Love the dash of the aircooled Bonnie, looks stunning 🔥

@karnereeves3460 3 months ago

The early one is a much more authentic bike as a retro bike.I love the 2005. Your one is just a modern bike in drag.

@Yebi263 3 months ago

love this

@scottbanner6412 3 months ago

love ur videos man .

@OSOBAAAAAAAAAAAAaaa 2 months ago

日本からこんにちは。
元々2022年式の水冷Bonneville T120に乗っていましたが、今は空冷キャブレターでヒンクレー工場製造のThruxton900に乗っています。
乗り換えてとても満足しています。360°クランク角のDOHCエンジンはとても楽しいです

@MarkG-su4wd 3 months ago

I have the 2009 aircooled bonniville in blue and white combo cast wheels. So full of character.

@OSOBAAAAAAAAAAAAaaa 2 months ago

キャブレターモデルまではヒンクレー工場製造で、FEからはタイ製造だったはずです。ただし水冷でもTFCシリーズなどの一部のプレミアムな限定モデルはヒンクレー製造です

@arturobarrios8327 3 months ago

The 2015 air cooled Bonnie was my first medium sized bike. I was young and a bit careless, so twice I ran out of gas and had to push it. I think the gas gauge is a must on every bike XD

@levkrasnovoin8982 3 months ago

There's an upgrade of the liquid cooled model in 2021 increasing the horsepower to 64,1 hp. Since then, or at most a year later when I bought my T100, all the engine and the rims have been black, which is the main colour distinction with the bigger T120 which retained the polished engined covers and rims.

@orangebugsy 3 months ago

Great episode.
Got a 2006 T100, only 15k on it.
Will not sell this bike as always reliable and easy to self service. Bikes like this are well worth buying and keeping.
Carbs are brilliant and give no trouble.
You should buy that Bonnie and start a collection. 😊

@bonnie2020 3 months ago

What a beautiful AC Bonni!
Even though the LC offers better solutions in terms of some design details, there’s nothing quite like the charm of a classic bike.
Nevertheless, I still prefer my T100 LC, as the blend of old and new remains the best that modern classics have to offer.
Cheers 🇩🇪🇬🇧

@siskoplays 3 months ago

I own a 1982 cb450 sc, and I like to call her my bonnievill from the future because she is almost as light as a original t100, has the 360 firing order, but with a set of balancers and electronic ignition, still would love a old triumph but this is as close as I'm getting

@CogitationSilver 3 months ago

Jeezus, I had that same model 2005 T100! Air box removal kit, dart screen and B/C Predator slip-ons. I love my T120 but still miss that ‘05, and that color scheme.

@dogzero1 3 months ago

My air cooled 2015 Bonnie has been mildly tuned, mapped with Arrow exhausts and has a dyno print out showing 69bhp at the wheel.

@Capt.Mannering-k1x 3 months ago

I don't own one but I think the old air cooled Bonnie is the best. I started riding back in the 80's when air cooled was pretty much the only option. I enjoy my 2024 T100 but it lacks a bit of character if I am honest with myself. Good video.

@richardugo1247 3 months ago

My 2015 T100 engine casings have what I consider to be the best quality chrome that I have seen in decades. To keep it looking good an occasional wipe over with a damp cloth beats polishing every time. The key position and seat mounting both suck however.