The classic success of the British house has been completely renovated: new lines, new chassis but also new engine from 1200, liquid cooling and electronic worthy of a MotoGP …
In recent years, the market of the two wheels he has experienced a dramatic turnaround: from driving super sports motorcycles overly pistaiole, the heart of most modern bikers went to beat faster for classic bikes: relaxed riding position, traditional lines (with an eye to past) and limited power. Enjoy two wheels without aggravation is the “must” of the rider of the second decade of the twenty-first century.
ICON OF STYLE – The model for “seniority” of market presence , style and tradition better represents this happy the two-wheeler is signed by Triumph and has an important historical name: Bonneville. Founded in 1959 and inspired the name to the symbolic location of attempts speed record of those years (“Bonneville Speedway, in fact), he has had a great commercial success in over fifty years.
EXPECTED FROM TIME – The last true restyling of this model, apart from a technical and aesthetic touch dated 2009, fifteen years ago. For this reason, the “new Bonnie” was long-awaited by fans and by professionals. And Triumph has decided to unveil a few days ago, just before the most anticipated event of the season: the EICMA in Milan in mid-November, where the classic English will certainly be among the most admired. The price? For now, from Hinckley, no indication. We’ll know more at the fair Lombard.
VERSION DATED – To tell the truth, it updates the Bonneville really needed. Okay tradition and classic style but it is true that the owners of the latest version of this bike still spinning with air cooling, with a dated engine and with little electronic. That, in recent years, is synonymous with safety. On this and on other special spot on the British engineers have worked before unveiling the new model. Come to order.
T120: HERE IT IS! – The design is linear and clean, as is traditional Bonneville and jump to the eye, in addition to the color of the tank that also takes the mudguards (longer than the old version) are particulates as chrome badges, handle, arrows and lighthouse, wire wheels, dual exhaust manifolds and silencers blowgun. And the engine, of course.
It ‘GROWN! – The profile engine integrates special aesthetic derived from Bonneville of the 60′s. The same attention was paid to the finish, with brushed aluminum engine cover and elegant details in bronze.
The engine chosen is the new twin-cylinder 1,200 cc liquid-cooled (finally!), With dual throttle bodies. It is designed to provide more torque at low engine speeds made for a driving style all the rage these days: the modern classic. When you want to play, however, it does not miss an opportunity, given that the maximum torque of 105 Nm at just 3,100 revs / min, more than 54% more than the previous generation and the ride-by-wire throttle ensures a reply instant action of the throttle and savings under “fuel”. Beautiful drain blowgun, which gives the distinctive sound of a twin English.
GET THE ELECTRONICS – The new “Bonnie” is a triumph of technology. Purists like that probably will not agree, but most breathe a sigh of relief. He served and finished. The new braking system (front double disc) is the ABS system with the throttle uses the ride-by-wire (Rain Road and how to use depending on road conditions) with the traction control switched off. On the new model is a slipper clutch, lighter and more pleasant to drive in the insertion especially over long distances.
HEATED GRIPS AND LED LIGHTS – The headlamp unit is DRL LED is more effective and long lasting. Among other new features of this new version, to signal heated grips as standard (with three different settings), the USB plug installed in the steering tube (useful for charging the smartphone) and the convenient stand.
The T120 has a soul Tourism: passenger grab handle, comfortable driving position and the USB port …
YOU SEE THE GEAR – The new double instrumentation with speedometer and tachometer is feature-rich, with dials in 3D that integrate a system of digital menus. Among the key indicators can also be activated through the new block commands, the driving modes (Road or Rain), the gear, trip odometer and total, the remaining, average fuel consumption, fuel level, deactivating the traction control and ABS. Also other optional accessories which can be managed via the instrument panel display, including the cruise control.
160 ACCESSORIES – Four colors available for the T120: Cranberry Red and Aluminium Silver, with threads painted by hand, Jet Black and Pure White with painted threads by hand, Jet Black and Red Cinder.
Rich, as always, the list of available aftermarket accessories: there are over 160 and among them stand the clutch and chrome decorations for alternator and throttle body. In addition to urban kits, brat tracker scrambler and there is also the prestige that recalls the tradition of this bike: between the standards, the arms 4 Bar for the tank, black saddle with ribbed seams, arrows and LED black the black knobs a barrel.
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