I bought a 2007 Bonneville America in late October, after wanting one for a few years. I got a brand new one at a dealer in Denver for $7800 OTD. Plus the $1200 in accessories that Triumph was doing at the time. I have since removed the air injection and installed a fly-screen, tachometer and leather saddlebags. I am hating winter now more than ever. My poor America sitting in the garage, neglected.
I can't wait until spring. I have already put 400 miles on it and expect to drive nothing but the Bonny once the sun comes back up.
I said once, here
http://www.bonnevilleamerica.com/forums/...e#Post264117..."A friend of mine has had three Triumphs. One Sprint and two different Bonneville's. I rode them all and loved them all. I have been wanting either a Speedmaster or America for a few years now and just finally broke down and wrote the check on a new '07 TBA and I LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!
btw, I got my first motorcycle when I was nine, in 1973. I have had at least one ever since and the Triumph is like no other. It's like finally being invited into an elite club that you've wanted to join for years.
I have heard the odd complaint from time to time about Triumph, but no more than other makers.
The Triumph is... I am really, seriously having trouble finding words to describe how much I love this bike. I'll try this. Last Saturday at church, a fellow that I know only a little bit, was carrying his helmet and he noticed that I had mine with me. After the service he came up and asked, "What are you riding?" I looked at him and said, "Triumph Bonneville America" and he got that look in his eye that only a Triumph owner can really appreciate. It is a look made up of mild surprise, a little envy, about half a smile and a pinch of 'hellz yeah' all rolled into one.
mmmm... Sweet bike it is. Fun to ride, fun to look at, fun to work on, fun to talk about. Just plain fun."
