r/Triumph • u/Idontworkhere67 • 20h ago

Other Thinking of getting a 2016+ triumph t120 for my first cruiser and need some opinions

Hey folks! This'll be my third bike. First being a 2012 F800 GS and my second a 2015 CRF 250 Rally. I was kinda coaxed into getting both of them and learned that I don't much like off roading and my honda spent 99% of it's time in my possession commuting to work in the city. After not riding for the past 5 years it's time for something new!

Not wanting another adventure bike I started looking at Honda Shadows. Something at least with ABS but I wasn't to keen on the looks. Comes and goes. After some more looking and reading my focus shifted to the T120. The styling and size are both good and seems there's a pretty decent After market.

My question to the T120 riders, how is it on the highway and in the rain? That's my biggest concern. My plan would be to get some saddle bags and a windscreen for it and take it south, and out west to the coast. Being in the middle of Alberta I'll be dealing with a lot of cross winds on the highway and once I get out to BC im sure I'll be seeing a fair bit of rain. Not to say i haven't delt with either before and I know a lot of it is just skill but will i be absolutely miserable dealing with either on a long trip?

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u/One-Photograph6491 20h ago

It's a great motorcycle. Beautiful and capable modern classic. But not a cruiser per se. If you want more of an actual cruiser but still have it be a Bonneville maybe think about looking at a Speedmaster?

If you maybe misspoke then and your ok with not getting a traditional cruiser then you really can't go wrong with a T120 imo.

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u/Idontworkhere67 19h ago

I looked at the speed master and im kinda in a toss between the two but I think im leaning towards the t120. The riding position feels nicer to me and I don't mind the height.

I should've worded it differently but my main use will be as a commuter, daily would be maybe 15km/9mi max. I would probably do around 10 or so road trips around 450km/280mi camping and going to see some friends in other cities. Would the t120 be up to the task? I've heard pretty decent things about the comfort of the bikes on longer hauls but the more opinions the better!

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u/OttoMannkusser 19h ago

Generally good at both.

On the highway it has more than enough power and since it doesn't have any body work (but does have some decent weight) it doesn't get blown around too badly. Plus of course newer years have cruise control.

The downside of course is that it has no body work for wind protection.

It's also pretty good in the rain with ABS, traction control, and full size fenders to help cut down on spray. Also while the power is adequate it isn't overwhelming or a struggle when traction us limited.

Same downside though, no body work to keep even a little of the rain off you.

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u/Idontworkhere67 19h ago

Thanks for the input! Good to hear about the traction control, that the power isn't too overwhelming and i wont get blown around as much. And fair point about the lack of protection, I definitely would get a windscreen for the longer rides and probably invest in some decent rain gear to boot