Triumph Bonneville is an undisputed motorcycle icon. For many it represents the essence of what a motorcycle should be and is loved by riders of all ages and types around the world. Synonymous with British motorcycling the Bonneville has become a byword for style and character. It is, genuinely, a great British icon.
The history of Bonneville started with 850 became 865 and now with two engines of 900 and 1200 which will go across the range of Bonneville with new chassis, new design and new aggregate.
Bonneville Street Twin: BUILT FOR FUN. BUILT TO RIDE. BUILT TO MAKE IT YOUR OWN.
(900cc): $13,700/ 6.9 Lakh
(1200cc): $17,500/ 8.9 lakhs
Bonneville T120 Black: A NEW STYLE ICON
(1200cc): $17,500
Thruxton: The Cafe RACER REBORN
(1200cc): $18,700/ Estimated 8-9 Lakh
(1200cc): $21,100
Street Twin is the base model equipped with 900cc, liquid cooled, fuel injected engine. It has 18% more torque than outgoing motorcycle. This is a Compaq motorcycle with digital screen providing you lot of information with a rev counter that goes around it.
The placement of the key has finally shifted to the place where it belongs, in the entire range i.e. in the center.
Next is T120 which is a replacement of T100, the retro motorcycle. T120 is higher torque version of T100, Triumph says that, the motorcycle with 1200cc engine has 54% more torque than the earlier one. It has comfortable seating and with heated grip which will be a practical advantage for motorcyclists who ride in colder regions. It is a middle range motorcycle.
Next comes T120 Black which is cosmetically the same with similar features just in black color. They also have a Grey model which is equally stunning.
Thruxton: Modern looking cafe racer. Focused and clean looking motorcycle. Power version of 1200cc engine. 62% more torque than the outgoing motorcycle.
Above that is new Thruxton R which looks phenomenal with its gold colored upside-down front shockers and calipers. This is supposedly the best buy in the entire range of Bonneville.
Triumph gave you the option to change the look of your motorcycle and customize it as per your need with more than 400 accessories, which is a lot in number.
There is an inspiration kits for T120 and Thruxton where you get a list of parts which gives you a very specific look: Scrambler and Track Racer kit.
With the growing interest in modem classic motorcycles, a whole new generation of riders is choosing Bonneville – not only for that iconic Triumph heritage and unparalleled character, but also for its sheer beauty, accessible riding characteristics and ease of personalisation, driven in part by the growth of new wave custom scene, where the Bonneville has become one of the key bikes of choice for professional customisers and garage builders alike.
This post was published on February 29, 2016 5:03 pm