Bonneville

[Aqualung]

You know, I like Triumph motorcycles, but the bonneville has to be THE ugliest motorcycle ever created. I was just looking at a bunch of different Triumph pictures and it was making me laugh. They're just so goofy. :p

[jhawk]

Trolling?

My Tiger is way uglier than a Bonneville. :D

Bonnies have classic retro looks like Harleys, but without the HD's extra weight and farm tractor sound.

[Aqualung]

Trolling?
No, just posting an honest opinion in a relevant forum. :D

My Tiger is way uglier than a Bonneville. :D
I like Tigers. :cool:

Bonnies have classic retro looks like Harleys, but without the HD's extra weight and farm tractor sound.
Yeah, I guess I just don't like retro looking motorcycles. Motorcycles are getting better with time.

[sowbelliedhog]

Aqualung you must be kidding. The Bonneville is one of the most beautiful bikes ever built. One of the first "big" bikes I ever rode. Soon as I can afford another new bike, I will make it a Bonny. Maybe it is whatever you have grown up with, but it is still my favorite bike, looks-wise. To each their own, as they say. What did you say was your fave?

[Aqualung]

In terms of look, I really like the Harley VRSCDX Night Rod special. Don't get me wrong, though - I think Triumphs are quality bikes, even if they are ugly. Looks aren't everything.

[Bullzaye]

As with most things, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I personally feel the Bonneville is a beautiful looking ride, and I'd love to own one. If the day should come where I have space in my garage to fit another bike, the Bonny is at the top of a very short list. Right this moment, I'd say the Ducati GT1000 is in 2nd place on that list.
Tim

[bobbertreb22]

i agree brother i have a list a most of us do, the bony is low on the list but its thier i have a new harley and guys can't believe on the top of my list is a 60's yamaha YA1, its a vary rare cycle and i would love to find one to restore, also on the list is a 60's yamaha santa barbara model. not the sweetest looking bike in the world but as you say its not what the other guys think its what i have an eye for.


bert

[BH121869]

The Bonneville is a legend. The Bonneville set the standard for style and grace in the 60's, that influenced motorcycle design ever since. It still looks like the old 60's bike but it is far from it. Better for sure in the engine and trans areas. They did and still can run with a HD 1200cc Sporty with only 865cc. I've riden the older and newest ones and love the ride, power and sound. They are as they always were, great bikes.

[307T]

Sign me up for liking the looks of the pre-1970's Bonnevilles. Great paint schemes and nice chrome. A real classic. How a motorcycle should look. And, no, I don't have one. And, yes, I ride a HD.

[sinner]

I saw a Bonneville Black at an almost too tempting price yesterday

[point]

Bonnys were beautiful. My Norton Atlas, now that was an ugly bike. I did love the old pig non the less though.

[stuco]

I think they are great looking bikes.

[BillTheCat]

Call me a gear head I like all motorcycles. The ugly ones are neat!:D

[iamgumby]

Yeah! In a 'reflection in the mirror' sort of way! :D

[307T]

Yeah! In a 'reflection in the mirror' sort of way! :D

You can make out an image in the mirror?

[iamgumby]

307T - look at the bike's headlights - now look at the cat's eyeballs...see? :D

[BillTheCat]

And the BMW looks like its a bought to hack up a furrball to. :D

[picpoc]

i've never thought much of bonnies, i preferred look of speedmaster or thruxton, i mean that was just till recently when i parked next to new bonny it was yellow, not a fan of that color, but i think the bike all together look just awesome! would mind riding one!