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So why didn't Triumph include it?
FOr 8 grand the b***ards should have made a real Road Tool kit a standard accessory.
(I think it shows a corporate mindset that puts sales numbers over customer satisfaction.)
Truth is, I've not been truly happy with the Bonneville America; never got a road test from the dealer and now I hate the forward controls, raked-out front wheel and uncomfortable seat - not to mention the stock 'sewing machine" sound from the silencers. Dealer basically shrugged it off and has done nothing to make me happier.

Give me a Meridian Bonneville anyday, even with its many 'issues'.



The forwards take a bit to get used to but I've heard more riders say they like them over those who don't. I encourage you to play with their settings...it took a bit for me to get them where I wanted. If you REALLY wanna be comfy-buy the oem floorboards. They are AWESOME.

MOST dealers in this area won't allow demo rides either. Triumph actually pushes the dealers to allow demo rides. It's part of their policy. They get on the dealers allot about it. Mention it in your ownership questionaire when you get it.

ALL stock bikes have similiar sounding mufflers. Our bikes DO have a noisey valve train but there are MANY bikes that are just as noisey.....easy fix-get a set of aftermarket pipes. At LEAST Triumph offers a set of their OWN. You can't say that for too many others.

Seat- ya, well I have never owned a bike that I didn't have to change the seat. I thought the stock seat on the SM was actually pretty good. It was firm but for me, I was able to ride MUCH longer then on other stock seats.

I went Corbin because I ride 2 up a bunch.

-Tony