New Triumph Bonneville India review, test ride

What does slightly detract from the experience is the handling. Equipped with an old-school double-cradle frame, the Bonnie isn’t the liveliest of bikes in a series of quick corners, feeling better suited to long, sweeping bends. But then the Bonneville wasn’t designed for the track. In town, though, the fairly large turning circle could be a bother. Ride quality is nice with the suspension (telescopic front forks and dual shock absorbers at the rear) coping well enough with the average Indian road.

All said, the Triumph Bonneville is a bike that charms you from the moment you set your eyes on it.  And there’s substance behind the style too. Chief among the Bonneville’s list of strengths are its sheer ease of use and accessible performance. If top speed and track dynamics are not high on your priority of must-haves for a big bike, the Bonneville could be just the motorcycle for you. That it’s also relatively affordable by big bike standards should only make your decision easier.