I'm 6'4" and I love the low center of gravity on these Triumphs. I thought about buying an "adventure bike" but thank God I didn't. I like the smoothness of the Bonneville. Hard to beat.
I like the blue on this bike of yours.
Concerning electronics, mine doesn't have ABS and I've just become accustomed to sliding and losing traction in certain scenarios. I go out and fool around with braking to get it the rear to lock up and I'm fairly comfortable with some level of brake lock up now. It reminds me of the bike I had as a kid. Just a motorcycle with no technology. Love it.

"Black has been done to much", the understatement of the day.

I've got a '23 T120 myself. If I were to make a Youtube video explaining my reasoning for getting it, I don't think I could write a better script than the rundown you gave. Especially true when contrasting this bike to ADV bikes. Nice job!

Well done Greg, you have ticked so many boxes that us 'older' riders are having to reconcile. Owning a bike that you are not worried about manhandling in the garage or car park is worth so much more than owning the latest missile loaded with so much 'tec' that you will probably never change once set : and it will leave some money to spend on trips ! Thank you.

These are great bikes. I have the same one in the same colour. I had the side panels painted blue and it transformed the bike. Good choice :)

You are right on with your assessment !  could not have said it better myself and I have been on a similar journey and you have articulated your decision perfectly

I totally agree with everything you said, I owned a GS and then a Tiger 1200. Great bikes, but not very engaging. I now have a Bonneville T120 Black and absolutely love it. It does everything you need but with style.

I have the exact same bike and color, bought this April. I've had several Triumphs, bought my first one 60 years ago, picked it up in London. Have had other Japanese bikes as well, but the Bonneville always touched my heart. Didn't even look at the Harleys and "insect" ADV bikes. Sold a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 to buy it, no comparison in my mind. Like you, I love the Aegean Blue, my dealer hasn't gotten another one since. (Or even another T120).
Nice video, thanks.

I echo a lot of your sentiments about motorcycles in general these days. There are too many doo-dads and too many complications that detract from the riding and repair/maintenance experiences. I thank you for your honest appraisal of the bike. I found that you were mentioning a lot of things no other reviews have touched on.

I want one !!

Love the classic color! Great Choice!

Beautiful motorcycle and great video. Well played sir…well played.

Bought the exact same bike in April. For all the same reasons, along with the fact that used to own a 1960 Bonneville. Old guy nostalgia. It's  a great bike and no problems to date. Shame to store it for the winter but here in Montana winter has started...

You clearly love motircycles and this one brings you joy.

Hi Greg, right there with you. I'm in my 60s and had a few bikes in the last 45 years, I'm done with the 800+lb Harley bagger, have a hip replacement now and into a Moto Guzzi V7 special. Looked at the Triumphs and am equally in love with those as well. Like you, I like pretty much like all bikes and enjoy most people riding them. Lot to be said for the retro bikes with the spokes and chrome, Thats how I like mine too. You are right on the center stand abscence on many brands. I'm finding it has to do with EVAP purge canisters and space for catalytic convertors. Nothing like having a lighter lower center of gravity bike with gobbs of torque to put a smile on your face. Maybe see you on the road one day. Steve from the pacific northwest.

What a beautiful motorcycle and I love the color scheme, it really pops! 👍

Like the T120 except for it having Tube Tires !
I agree with you about the need for a center stand, and really like your Bags; thanks for the video !

So happy for you! You picked a great bike. Wishing you well...    C J

Beautiful bike.

I bought the same bike in the same color for all of the same reasons!  I have also put some bags on it similar to yours.  Love this bike!  I hear what you are saying about the center stand.  I need to get one.