2012 Triumph Bonneville T100
- Classic Triumph parallel-twin roadster
- Traditional spoked wheels and period paint schemes
- Modern engineering and technology for clean,
reliable running
- Two new two-tone colours options for 2012
- Standard two year unlimited mileage warranty
Triumph’s Bonneville ruled the roads during
the 1960s and no current motorcycle replicates so
closely the style and experience of those golden years
than the modern day Bonneville T100.
With its traditional wire wheels and traditionally
coachlined two-tone paintwork, the Bonneville T100
looks like it could have been built in 1969. But look
closer and you will see a modern machine dripping
with authentic touches only Triumph can deliver.
Outwardly that 865cc parallel-twin may resemble
the classic 650cc pushrod motors of ‘the day’,
but the Bonneville T100’s double overhead camshaft
engine is bang up to date with modern fuel injection
for clean running and modern levels of performance
and reliability.
Neat retro touches like the ‘carburettors’
that hide the fuel injectors, dummy pushrod tubes
and positioning of the ignition key pay respect to
Bonneville legend, but while bypassers will admire
the Bonneville T100, it’s the riding experience
that really delivers.
Turn the key, down at the left hand side of the
headlight just like the first Bonnevilles, and enjoy
the mellow soundtrack of that traditional British
paralleltwin. Twist the throttle and that 68PS engine
delivers real world performance, with the 41mm front
forks and traditional chromed rear shocks providing
poised handling and a comfortable ride.
While the standard Bonneville and Bonneville SE
already deliver an authentic roadster experience,
the T100 takes things a stage further with real 1960s’
detailing. Peashooter silencers, classic two-tone
colour options and spoked steel wheels (with a larger
19” front) give the T100 more presence and the
sort of kudos only a ‘Brit twin’ can deliver.
The two-tone colour options complement the traditional
Bonneville styling and have the added touch of gold
or silver coachlines, painted by hand just as they
always have been. Three regular options are available:
Cranberry Red with New England White or Graphite and
metallic Phantom Black are the two-tone options,
while the popular single colour Jet Black option is
also available and comes with matching black-finished
engine cases.
Completing the T100’s 1960s look are rubber
fork gaiters, knee pads and classically styled handlebar
mounted speedometer and rev counter, which includes
a clock and trip information.
|
