Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black 2020 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020
Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black 2020
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020
Overview - Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black 2020 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020
Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black 2020
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020
Technical Specifications Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black 2020 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black 2020
The Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black was the sportiest in our bobber comparison. The two-cylinder has more than enough power and sounds more potent than the other bikes, even with the standard silencer. The chassis is also sporty and comfortable and stands out from the Bobber competitors. Our test riders were particularly impressed by the Lady in Black's extensive equipment, such as disengageable traction control, cruise control, adjustable display, and the successful bad boy look, all in black. The Englishwoman was particularly convincing with its powerful, cultivated engine. With its Brembo double-disc brakes, it decelerates well and the Showa fork responds sensitively. Our testers had different views on the seating position and the positioning of the footrests. Zonko in particular was enthusiastic about the position of the footrests. He liked it much more than the more forward position of the other bobbers. Horvath and Juliane would not have objected to having the feet placed a little further forward for a little more lean angle freedom. The footrests scrape extremely quickly and even though we tried it - in many curves it simply could not be avoided. What we therefore unanimously find particularly great is the adjustable seat, which can be moved within less than a minute. This allows the rider to cruise either further forward and more sporty or further back and thus more relaxed.
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020
If you look up the word bobber in the dictionary, a picture of the Harley-Davidson 48 is likely to come up. In our comparison, thanks to the long Sportster history and clever marketing, it is probably the most authentic bike of the four test motorbikes. And it's the only one that doesn't have the term "bobber" in its name - because it doesn't need it. Nothing about it has been softened to make comfort-consumed customers happy. When stationary, the motorbike vibrates and the gearbox makes a loud "clunk" with every gear change. The Harley-Davidson 48 is raw, uncompromising and simply oldschool - and cool. Unthinkable with other manufacturers, normal with Harley-Davidson - thanks to clever marketing! Nevertheless, the Forty-Eight rides like a relatively modern motorbike. The V2 has powerful pressure, which the brakes can easily handle. Even though the chassis is designed for comfort, we were surprised at how sportily the Sportster can be moved through curvy terrain.
