Bonneville

 

New for 2008:

• New 2008 colours: Fusion White, Claret

 

AUTHENTICITY WITH MODERNITY

A true roadster in every sense of the word, the Bonneville matches classic British style to 21^st century technology. This pairing of authenticity with modernity has led the Bonneville to become an icon in its own right with several designers, such as Paul Smith and Patrick Cox, creating their own signature tank designs.   

Taking many cues from Triumph’s history – the original was first manufactured in 1959 – the Bonneville has found real relevance today as an honest, simple and useful roadster that looks stunning as standard or can be personalised as desired. Triumph’s own sixty8 range of accessories, including hand crafted laptop bags and iPod holders, have proved very popular, enhancing the Bonneville’s status as a style statement. 

The Bonneville’s air-cooled, parallel twin-cylinder 865cc engine offers a simple, timeless look with modern engineering techniques. Both of the engine’s pistons rise and fall together – via a 360° crankshaft firing interval – so the classic feel and character of a British twin-cylinder engine is retained, while twin balancer shafts provide modern-day civility and refinement.  

Ninety percent of peak torque – a very healthy 71Nm (52ft.lbf) at 6,000rpm – is maintained from around 2,500rpm through to the redline providing smooth and effortless acceleration in any of the five gears.  Twin electrically heated 36mm carburettors feed the engine and are fitted with throttle position sensors. A pair of ‘peashooter’ style silencers deal with exhaust gases and have a very traditional look, as does the triangular engine cover and left-hand side clutch casing. 

The Bonneville’s low seat height (775mm/30.5inches) and similarly low centre of gravity, unchanged for 2008, make it a manageable motorcycle that all riders – ranging from those with little experience to those with lots – can appreciate. The tubular steel double cradle frame and box-section swingarm are incredibly strong and the relaxed steering geometry allows composure at speed as well as ensuring the Bonnie needs only light input at the handlebars.  

The Bonneville’s road holding, handling and stopping ability is crisp, composed and confidence inspiring. The braking set-up of single front 310mm disc and 255mm rear, both worked on by powerful twin-piston calipers offers sensitivity and control. Three paint colours are available for the 2008 Bonneville; Aluminium Silver, Fusion White and the timeless Claret option. Also available is the subtle Bonneville Black – a Jet Black Bonneville complemented by a black engine finish.  

The Bonneville is a great way to cover the urban landscape thanks to its agility in congested city streets, while its perfect open road manners make it equally at home blatting down a leafy country lane on a Sunday ride out. It has a pedigree that few models can match plus a tangible credibility within today’s motorcycling world. All of which makes the Bonneville as relevant today as it’s always been, perhaps even more so. 

Colour Options: 

Aluminium Silver

Fusion White

Claret

Jet Black with black engine finish

Summer Screen

Roadster Screen

Fly Screen - Colour Coordinated

King And Queen Seat

Single Seat

Sissy Bar High - Chrome

Sissy Bar Low - Chrome

Grab Rail - Chrome

Silencers

Leather Panniers, Teardrop

Saddlebag, Classic

Fabric Panniers

Tank Bag

Fuel Filler Caps

Engine Cover Kit - Brushed

Engine Cover Kit - Chrome

Engine Dresser Bars - Chrome

Cam Cover - Chrome

Brake Master Cylinder Cap - Chrome

Front Mudguard - Chrome

Chain Guard - Chrome

Side Panel - Chrome

Headlight Bracket - Chrome

Lever Kit - Chrome

Brake Lever Kit, Adjustable

Speedo Fascia - Chrome

Side Stand - Chrome

Tacho Conversion Kit

Lifter Arm Cover - Chrome

Knee Pads

Tank Badges

Centre Stand

Auxiliary Socket

Service Manual

Alarm Immobiliser

Restrictor Kit 34ps

Dust Cover

All Weather Cover

Polycarbonate Tank Badge Kit

Cast Tank Badge Kit

Polycarbonate Sprocket Cover Kit

Coloured Cam Cover Kit

Tank Pad Kit

Headlamp Cover Kit

Drilled Sprocket Cover

Seat Cowl Kit

Contemporary Seats

Single Seat

Single Seat and Rack Kit

Coloured Side Panels Kit

Short Rear Mudguard Kit

Short Rear Mudguard Kit - US Market

Short Front Mudguard Kit

Leather City Bag -

Magnetic Tank Bag

Tank Cover Kit

Union Flag Badge

Sixty8 Badge

Fork Gaiters

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