Is this a Triumph Bonneville?

[Iceman]

Saw this bike Today at George Whites.On first looks most would say an old Triumph Bonneville from the 60s'. For those that like retro looks this is a brand new Kawasaki W650. Impressive or what?Had a real good look over and it's so authentic 'till you see the Kawasaki nameplate.The one I rode in the 70s had drum brakes and no electric start! Any "Marlon Brandos" out there?

[Iceman]

Here's an original Triumph Bonneville for nostalgia value!

[Kevinb]

I've got a Triumph Bonnie Hinkley 790cc with discs and electric start.
It's a great bike.
Why would anyone want to buy a Kawasaki thats made to look like a Bonnie when you can buy the real thing for the same sort of money?
Bonnie's engine is also bigger (865cc now)

Cheers

Kev

[Amante_271]

I seem to remember that Kwaka made the new engine cases for Triumph so I spose the have a simular pedigree!!!

Any way the only TRUE Bonnies came from Merridan!!!

And with a Norman Hyde big bore kit they went up to about 900cc I believe!! 8-)

[Iceman]

Yes your're right kevin on later models but the Bonneville I rode did not have disk or Electric start! I'm refering to a 60s' model. Were you the chap with the Bonneville at Sallys' last week? I think it was a 69' tax exempt.

[Sue600]

Love the Bonnie's, think I would prefer the real thing that the Kawasaki though. Mate of mine has a new-ish Bonnie, nice to see they havent lost any character over the years.

[bikerbabe]

i like the triumph bonnie as well i know one or 2 people that own very nice looking bonnies

[Kevinb]

Mines a 2003. The only problem is the chrome is naff on the wheel rims
(Italian chrome!!!!!)
Merridan a bit like British Leyland (unreliable and badly made towards the end)
Anyway don't TRUE Peogeot's come from France ;D

Iceman - no that wasn't me last week. I may ride it over during the summer

Cheers

Kev

[Tubz]

I like bonnies, except for the american style rear light.

how much is one of those kwakers goin to set you back then compaired to the bonnie?

[Kevinb]

Not sure now. I don't think they have them for 2008