Triumph updates Bonneville range

The first two generations were manufactured by the defunct Triumph Engineering – the first from 1959 to 1983 and the second from 1985 to 1988. After a 13-year sabbatical, John Bloor’s Triumph revived the name in 2001 and it has been an undisputed hit since, shifting more than 367,000 units worldwide. In 2015 the new generation of Bonneville was revealed, with various derivatives arriving since.

Today, the Bonneville name has evolved to bracket a whole family of machines, comprising the T120, T120 Black and T100, the Speedmaster cruiser and the Bobber. For 2021, the aforementioned machines, plus the Street Twin (and to be unveiled later the Speed Twin), has undergone significant updates, in order partly to bring them in line with emission regulations, with no loss of power and torque.

T120 and T120 Black

The 2021 T120 and T120 Black both feature update Euro 5 compliant versions of their thrilling 80PS (59kW) 1,200cc High Torque parallel twins, which promise increased responsiveness, and reduced mass and inertia.

An 7kg overall weight loss enhances handling, achieved through lightweight aluminium rims, while new high spec Brembo calipers on twin discs also feature. Cruise control is now included as standard on these models, while enhanced road and rain riding modes will be accessible through the new instrument façade.

T100

For 2021, the T100 will boast 10PS (7kW) more power than previously from its now-Euro5 compliant 900cc High Torque Twin, taking its outputs to 65PS (48kW) at 7,400rpm and 80Nm (59lb ft) at 3,750rpm, with a 500rpm higher redline.
Overall, the machine will weigh 4kg less than before, while boasting new cartridge forks, high spec Brembos and new power coated engine covers.

Street Twin and Street Twin Gold Line Limited Edition

Sharing the updated 900cc HT Twin with the T100, the ‘contemporary custom’ Street Twin boasts overhauled bodywork with brushed aluminium detailing, new cast wheels, a lower and reportedly more comfortable seat and a host of updated tech.
A limited edition variant of the Triumph’s most popular modern classic, the Street Twin Gold Line Limited Edition, will be launched concurrently, offering an even more custom take on the striking machine. Featuring a unique Matt Sapphire Black paint scheme with hand-painted gold detailing, just 1,000 will be available worldwide, each presented with a certificate of authenticity.

Speedmaster

Receiving perhaps the fewest updates across the range, the 2021 Speedmaster benefits from the updated 1,200cc HT twin, with more responsive performance and lower emissions. High spec Showa 47mm cartridge forks and an updated instrument display also feature in the motorcycle which sees Trumph’s highest percentage of female and first time older riders.

Bobber

Unlike previously, the Bobber will now only be available in the blacked-out edition, with a fatter 16-inch front wheel (with higher spec Brembo brakes and Showa forks) and powder coated engine, cam and sprocket covers. A larger-than-previously 12-litre fuel tank, feeds the updated 1,200cc HT twin, which promises increased responsiveness and reduced inertia, with a unique Bobber engine tune.

Triumph is very much the go to brand for many riders looking to make a distinct mark on their own motorcycle, with 86 per cent of opting for aftermarket modifications. As such, the models come with a wide selection of accessories, ranging from 77 options on the Bonnie Bobber, to a huge 120 for the Street Twin. 

The above models will be in dealerships from March/April 2021, with all of the 900cc modern classics available with a restricted A2 licence kit fitted. As ever, all models feature a high 10,000 miles, 16,000km service interval, and come with a two-year unlimited mileage warranty.

On April 13^th, Triumph will further bolster its 2021 range with an updated Scrambler 1200 XC and XE, while the new Street Scrambler, the all-terrain sibling of the Street Twin, will follow on the 20^th. And finally, later in the year, we can expect to see an update to the Speed Twin, the current iteration of which Goodwood has on test at the moment.