Triumph Bonneville: The Essential Buyer's Guide

"Even if you already own a Bonnie I reckon you could find it a worthwhile little book." – Mark Holman, Bike Rider

Point by point, it takes the reader through everything that needs looking at when buying a Bonnie, plus spares prices, which is the best model to buy for your needs, a look at auctions, restorations and paperwork. One hundred color photos, useful appendices and expert advice mean this book could save you 1000’s.. It won’t list all the correct color combinations for each year, or analyze the bike’s design philosophy, or consider its background as part of a troubled industry – there are excellent books listed at the end of this one which do all of that. But hopefully it will help you avoid buying a dud. Over 29 years in production, the Bonneville is for some the definitive postwar British vertical twin, perhaps even the definitive British bike of all time, with all its strengths, weaknesses and character. Although there might seem to be a wide range of models and special editions, all are based around the same 649cc or 747cc vertical twin. There are lots of books about the Triumph Bonneville, about its history

"Made me question if I wanted to own a Triumph" according to Amazon Customer. Very good short read on Triumph motorcycles and what to look for. The author was very straight forward on what to expect when owning one of these older bikes and the issues an owner will encounter. I was looking for a nice bike to ride on the weekends or as an option to commute to work, but after reading, I'm thinking this isn't the bike for me. This $9 probably saved me a lot of frustration. If I wanted to work on or tinker with it and then have the satisfaction I fixed it myself, then I think that's more. Excellent and informative book. Richard Cheatham Excellent and informative book.. Good but not great This is a very good primer for anyone considering purchasing a Triumph Bonneville. Although written in England, the book is helpful to US and European Triumph fans alike. The author does a good job of distinguishing between the various eras of Bonneville, giving insight into the benefits and drawbacks of each type. The relatively small footprint of the book makes it easy to carry with you as you visit buyers for motorcycle evaluation. The content is organized well and the format is pleasing to the eye. Wha