I agree with Vegas concerning the review of the Bonnie (although I haven't read the review - just the "offending" parts posted on this thread.)
However, the Bonnie is marketed as an upgraded/updated version of the original classic. As such, it has some inherent limitations that we Triumph affectianados accept outright or attempt to improve to suit our needs. Riding and enjoying a Triumph classic requires some getting used to, and keeping the revs up to stay in the power band is one of those techniques the reviewer clearly hadn't mastered. There have been times when I've not downshifted adequately myself and the engine bogged. Evidently, the reviewer was more used a larger motorcycle, or one with a wider power band than the Bonnie engine has, or wasn't briefed on how to properly ride a classic Triumph.
We love them for what they are, but there are certainly better performing bikes out there - if we wanted to buy one.
