Triumph Bobber Black - long term review update - Plus, an announcement!! 

That Trumpet Bobber is such a break away from what you would expect from the classic Triumph. Triumph motorcycles are the other brand of motorcycles that have always caught my eye. Great video motorman.

My dad use to say high test. Haven’t heard that in decades. Ride safe!!

The Triumph Bobber is great value for what you get and easy to ride 🏍️👍

Im a American Steel kind of guy, but this is one British bike I would love to own. Straight up cool!! Great video Jerry!!

I took my riding test in NY with a 1978 KZ1000. That was a long time ago. I was surprised at how people failed with smaller bikes.

Hello Jerry: I just ordered the new DVD. I am so anxious to receive it. I was able to talk with your wife on the phone. She took my order for the DVD. She is such a nice, friendly person. I have owned a many bikes. I currently have a Bonny Black 120. It has the same engine as your Bobber. Although it's not a bike that I would want to take on a long trip it is by far the most fun motorcycle for around town that I have ever owned. I have found that Triumph Motorcycles are very light and quick. I wish to thank you and your wife for being on RU-vid. I look forward to every video that you post. Please do more motorcycle reviews if you can as I have found your thoughts and opinions regarding motorcycles to be of the highest quality.

One of the items in my bucket list before I die, is to take Jerry's course in Fla!

Thanks Motorman. Great information that will help make people informed buyers.

Hi, Motorman. Thank you so much for your videos. I got your tapes and have been out practicing. I’m no expert, but I’m so excited I’ve got my u-turns down without fear using your 3 techniques. I’m very excited and grateful. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

We have that test here in Canada also. Just to get a full motorcycle license. So we use the smallest we can get or even better, take the course and they test for the cone track there on their little bikes. Then we just have the road test to do at the DOT.

This is my dream bike Jerry !

Nice to know your enjoying the Triumph, sad that the mpg figures are so poor. Stay safe 🤓 💙

Hey Jerry. I'm from Europe and we aren't stupid. :-) we definitely prefer taking or test on smaller bikes. That's because the motorcycle training industry in Europe is just that, an industry. I live in Australia now and it's exactly the same. Once you receive your licence. the world is your oysters. For long-range touring the Triumph, Speedmaster is the best way to go, especially the 2021 - 2022 model. Love your videos, keep posting and educating. God Bless

Looks like one of my rides around MT. Dora. Love vids. You going to be at Leesburg Days in November? I learn something everytime I watch your vids.

Jerry, wish we could take this test on a Harley over here in Europe, but we can't. There are dedidated bikes for this purpose, Yamaha MT07 in the case of my country. You can't just borrow any bike and take the test. Still, It's a hell of a challenge, though. Not only because the test is sort of difficult, which it is, but largely due to the fact that it is extremely easy to flunk it. Prior to taking the test you're required to complete a least a month long course, which is not so bad in itself. As far, as 125cc bikes are concerned, you can ride them on a regular car license, provided you're over 18 and you've been licensed for over 2 years. I'm saying this a s a HD Road KIng rider myself, who had to go through the licencing process twice, over in the US and again when I moved here as they wouldn't let me ride on the American licence. Long story short, once you've completed the cource over here in the EU, you can do the same tricks on a Harley hands down. True, you need to adjust yourself to the differences of a larger bike, but the skills are already there. It wouldn't work the other way around, though. I mean I wasn't able to do one excersise right with only my former US training and 5 yr riding experience over there. The point is, no matter where you are, never stop practising, even if you think you are a hell of a rider. It may save your life one day. And Jerry's films are a must if you want to hone your skills.

Took my full test in Europe 1987 on a Kawasaki Gpz 900. Passed!

When I took my test around the cones there was a guy with a licence from Europe taking his test to get a UK licence and he passed on a Honda CBX six cylinder 1050cc faired version so yes it can be done.

That’s such a sweet ride! You make it look easy.

30yrs ago when i first got my endorsement we had tiered and 3 wheel liscenses in WA state. Folks do have it easier now with the ability to take an msf course on a 125-250 and be licensed for any motorcycle.

In Germany, driving schools use lighterweight motorcycles for the lessons and the test, not 125ccm's, but for example the Triumph Bonneville, or the Kawasaki ER6n (which was my test bike for the class A). The driving schools are obliged to use motorcycles and vehicles that represent the average of the cars/mc's that is driven by the most people. So, you are correct when you say that you won't see anybody using a heavyweight mc, same is true for 1000cc bikes. For class A license in Germany, the course consists of so called "Grundfahrübungen" (basic riding tasks) which is: 1. Stop & Go with alternating left & right foot 2. 25m riding straight at walking speed using the friction zone 3. narrow slalom at 5km/h (3.1 mph) with 6 cones 3.5m (11.4 foot) apart 4. wider slalom at 30km/h (18.6 mph) with 5 cones 7m (22.9 foot) apart 5. long slalom at 30km/h (18.6 mph) with 5 cones 9m (29.5 foot) apart, altogether 80m 6. Dodge an obstacle (1.3m width) at 50km/h (31 mph) at a 9m distance 7. Dodge an obstacle after breaking (1.3m width) at 50km/h at a 7m distance 8. Panic break from 50 km/h (31 mph) 9. Riding in a circle with a radius of 4.5m (14.7 foot) 10. Starting on a slope 10%.. You are allowed to make 2 mistakes! For me these tasks were pretty demanding, and I added some extra hours with my instructor just to practice them. The failure ratefor motorcycle is pretty high here, but on the other hand, one who makes it, has an adequate handling of the mc to take part in traffic here. The last thing which will probably blow your mind is that a MC driving license class A in Germany costs around 1300 EUR ($1588), at least that's what I payed a few years ago.

Another great video. Oddly, I have an ‘09 Road King and a ‘19 Triumph Bobber, like the Motorman - I don’t have half of your mad skills, though! I just want to say I get 54 mpg on mine, verified by the same method you used, not just the bike’s computer.

1974 on a Honda CB 250. The test was to ride round the block without falling off. Passed. Most bikers don't want the big heavyweight cruisers in England. My Sportster does me fine.

In the Netherlands, you are not allowed to use any bike you like for a test. When you're 18, you start on a 125cc, That is the smallest category motorcycles. We also have 50cc, but that's moped. After the 125 licence you can go up to a second category and after that we have the full licence where you're allowed to ride something like a Harley touring bike. That is when you're 21 or 23. Youngsters pay 3 training courses of several hours and 3 exams. There is no ridingschool with Harley's as far as I know. And you are not allowed to try and test riding a motorcycle in any public place or road. No insurance and very heavy punishments if you do.

I’m very surprised your fuel mileage is that poor on that bike. I have a 2005 Triumph Rocket that is not stock at all and I still manage around 34-35 mpg with the huge 2300 cc. Hopefully Triumph will take a look at it for you and make sure all the electronics are functioning properly.

Get a Rocket lll Jerry, the best of British.

Looking forward to your new video!!!! Can you tell us more about your windscreen for your bobber. I need one for my bobber!!!

I also fear rising fuel prices , we were spoiled now we will in a green new deal era

But I tuned in to learn about the windshield and nothing was said about it. What is it?

You know what they say an extra inch gets you 😁😁 it’s the difference between a blonde and a brunette 🤨🤨

I have 2 questions: 1. What brand and where do you bought your windshield ? 2. Do you feel really protected by the wind with your windshield model? Thanks for answering

49MPG for the British Gallon maybe!! (Didn't get that here on my 1200 Trophy either).

Cool ride. 😎👍🇨🇦

Gee I wonder what happened in January that would have caused gas prices to go up. Really odd.

I took my test on a HD 1200C.

I have a question. So you’re test riding this bobber for a long time. That’s pretty cool! Us who are not as popular and famous as you are Mr Motorman. We probably won’t get to experience that. The question is this. You are adding custom accessories. Do you have to remove them? Do you get compensation?

I love the look of this bike but Im 6'2 and I felt like a gorilla sitting on a pocket rocket when I sat on one.

Great bikes. No idea why so many Harley buddies hate that brand. I dont get it

I don't know where Jerry is buying his fuel but the average price around me is $3 per gallon for "high test". For reference I'm 10 miles from Holiday, FL where Jerry is located.

What kinda tree is in the background at 0:02 ? It is so beautiful and majestic!

Hi Jerry. May I ask what screen you have on the Bobber?

Hey Jerry, thank you for the awesome videos. I would be curious to hear if you have ever ridden/reviewed a Triumph thunderbird, they don't make them anymore, but my wife rode one for a while, I hated the geometry on it. Just curious what your thoughts would be.

I have the speedmaster- much more comfortable - looks killer and same engine.

Holy crap your glove! You need to speak with a professional. Lol 😆 looks like a fun ride.

Wish you would have pointed the camera down lower all I could see was the very tops of your mirrors and windshield. You mentioned putting on the risers does that mean it's your own bike? How many does that make??

Hey brother, just got a 2022 Bobber and I'm loving it. I was working on the friction zone control and it's bedeviling me. There doesn't seem to be much in-between, either go or stall. It may just be a practice thing but I'm curious if you found the clutch to be touchy? I'm hoping with some wear, it will become a bit more forgiving. Anyway, great channel and next time I get down to my mother-in-law's house in New Port Richey I'd like to buy you a cup and coffee and swap war stories.

I'm only going to wear one glove on my ride today.

I appreciate your motorcycle reviews. Though we've been underpaying for gas for 50 years, doubting your price predictions.

TRIUMPH HAS RECENTLY RECEIVED COMPLAINANTS OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. HAVE YOU EXPERIENCE ANY?

Hey Motorman, I'm a beginner looking for my first motorcycle, what is your opinion on the Kawasaki 900 LT?

You naied it on the gas prices. Only two more years of this crap. Cheers Jerry

You'd get 60 mpg without those bar risers.

what is the wind like into your chest with that windshield? I just bought a bobber and want to find a highly recommended windshield, thks greg

What windshield is that?

I had to do cone figures test, deer test, emergency brake test, on a Honda nc750 its a 500pounds bike, cant compare it to a goldwing. But in europe motorcycle test to get a full motorcycle lisence you need more skill. Test is a bit harder of what you did on a video. All cones are closer to eatchother and you need to do all manovers in very slow speeds( no thothle, just play with clutch). Only fast test is deer test.

Who makes the smoked windscreen?

I'm really interested in what would be a second/forever bike when I'm ready. I took my MSF on a 500 Harley and it scorched my thighs. My V Star doesn't even get hot! Why is Harley ok with such an awful quality?

The Donald Trump of motorcycling.

Lovely bike, butt-ugly screen.

Plenty of oil flowing. Please stick to your wheelhouse.

What windshield do you have on that bike?????? Plz answer