Triumph Bonneville Belstaff Special Edition
Belstaff Triumph Bonneville
Triumph Motorcycles Celebrates 50 Years of the Iconic Bonneville
Belstaff and Ewan McGregor mark the occasion with a bespoke design –
Newnan, GA, May, 2008: Britain’s legendary motorcycle manufacturer, Triumph, is steeped in the history of motorcycling yet remains at the forefront of engineering with some of the most sophisticated production facilities in the world. One of Triumph’s best-loved bikes, the Bonneville, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Summer 2008.
Cleverly blending traditional British style and charismatic performance, the Triumph Bonneville is the perfect roadster and a modern design classic. Its unique looks and exhilarating riding experience have made the Bonneville the motorcycle of choice for generations of fast-living individuals including screen idols from Steve McQueen, James Dean and Marlon Brando, through to George Clooney and Nicholas Cage.
Triumph is marking the occasion by producing two unique one-off designs for the Bonneville, each conceived by an iconic collaborator, synonymous with style and British motorcycling: Hollywood star Ewan McGregor and designer of high-end motorcycling fashion, Belstaff.
Renowned motorcycle enthusiast, Ewan McGregor, has created a design that reflects the Bonneville’s rich heritage. The design incorporates a copper-plated tank, with black waxed cotton by Belstaff on the seat and side panel and is inspired by one of his own vintage bikes, as well as his love of the legendary motorcycle enthusiast (and Triumph rider), Steve McQueen.
Ewan explains, “I wanted to use a traditional waxed cotton material as it has such a resonance with the history of style in motorcycling and mix it with the tradition of coppering tanks. I am a huge fan of Steve McQueen and his films from the 1960s, and the font that I have chosen for the Triumph logo harks back to that golden era of biking.
“This is such an exciting project for me – the Bonneville has to be the ultimate in iconic British motorcycles, so the chance to create my very own design and see it through to production is amazing.”
Belstaff, the leading designer of motorcycling fashion, is also producing a bespoke design of the Bonneville incorporating a sophisticated black and gold color scheme synonymous with the fashion brand’s identity. The design also includes a gold seat cowl and a black and gold pannier bag. In addition Belstaff is also creating a limited-edition biker style jacket to mark the anniversary. For more information, visit www.belstaff.com.
Michele Mallenotti, designer for Belstaff, comments, “Being at the cutting edge of design for motorcycle fashion, it’s a privilege to be asked to produce a special-anniversary Bonneville. The Bonneville’s enduring popularity over 50 years is an amazing achievement. The timeless style and shape of the Bonneville makes it a pleasure to work with.”
The Belstaff limited-edition designed Bonneville will be on display in Belstaff’s flagship stores in London’s Conduit Street, as well as Rome and Milan and available for purchase exclusively in selected stores worldwide later this year.
Your chance to own a piece of motorcycling history!
Ewan McGregor’s specially designed bike will be auctioned for his chosen charity, UNICEF for whom he is an ambassador. Further details regarding the auction will be released shortly.
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THE ULTIMATE MODERN CLASSIC
The timeless style and iconic character of the original Bonneville is reborn.
Price from $11,850.00
A TIMELESS ICON, BEAUTIFULLY EVOLVED
The original 1959 Bonneville is an undisputed motorcycle icon. Loved by riders of all ages and types around the world, for many it represents the essence of what a motorbike should be. Now, inspired by the original attitude and beauty of that iconic Bonneville, the T120 and T120 Black are reborn for a new generation, evolved with modern performance, technology and capability, while encapsulating all of the Bonnevilles authentic British style and character.
T120 BUD EKINS SPECIAL EDITION
With all the attitude, style and silhouette of our original ’59 Bonneville, this new beautiful Special Edition T120 celebrates the incredible life and achievements of American desert racer, stunt rider and motorcycling icon Bud Ekins.
BONNEVILLE T120
Inspired by the legendary 1959 Bonneville and styled to incorporate the original’s iconic features, the Bonneville T120 reaches a whole new level of detailing, quality and finish – including deep chrome multi-piece Triumph tank badges, grab rail, innovative twin-skinned chrome exhaust headers, and peashooter style silencers. With a standard of modern performance and capability to match its timeless looks it’s today’s Bonneville; a genuine icon, beautifully evolved.
BONNEVILLE T120 BLACK
Built with all the iconic character, quality, performance, and capability of the T120, the mean and moody Bonneville T120 Black takes this modern classic to a new level with real attitude, individuality, and style. Featuring an incredible level of detailing and sophistication, the Bonneville T120 Black is a genuine modern motorcycle style icon.
PEERLESS STYLE
A genuine style icon, with real pedigree, presence, and performance.
Combining the modern power of the Bonneville 1200cc high torque engine with authentic style and detailing, crafted to follow the timeless silhouette and cues of the original Bonneville, the T120 is an enduring icon beautifully evolved.
Building on the classic looks of the T120 Bonneville, T120 Black brings an altogether meaner and moodier urban style with a distinctive brown seat and blacked out details including rims, grab rail, exhaust, and a sophisticated paint finish in Matte Graphite or Jet Black.
BONNEVILLE T120 RANGE HIGHLIGHTS
1200cc high torque engine with iconic silhouette.
Staying faithful to the bike’s evocative heritage, the T120 bikes are powered by a high-torque 1200cc, 8-valve single overhead camshaft parallel-twin with a charismatic 270° firing interval for a smooth and responsive ride.
Category-defining style and capability.
The timeless style and iconic character of the original Bonneville is reborn, crafted to the highest standard of detailing, quality, and finish, and matched by the capability and performance of a truly modern classic motorbike.
Add even more of your own personal style.
With over 160 high quality accessories for the Bonneville T120 and T120 Black, plus two specially-created inspiration kits to quickly get your personalisation started, it’s never been easier for you to create your own special.
THE BONNEVILLE T120 RANGE IN NUMBERS
The T120 reflects all the timeless style of the original 1959 Bonneville that helped propel a cultural revolution.
1200cc powerplant built specifically for this modern classic and crafted to follow the silhouette of the 1959 original.
High torque engine power provides low-down power as well as across the range performance.
Tailor the precise style, performance, and capability of your Bonneville T120 with over 160 high quality accessories.
THE ULTIMATE MODERN CLASSIC
The timeless style and iconic character of the original Bonneville is reborn.
Price from $11,850.00
A TIMELESS ICON, BEAUTIFULLY EVOLVED
The original 1959 Bonneville is an undisputed motorcycle icon. Loved by riders of all ages and types around the world, for many it represents the essence of what a motorbike should be. Now, inspired by the original attitude and beauty of that iconic Bonneville, the T120 and T120 Black are reborn for a new generation, evolved with modern performance, technology and capability, while encapsulating all of the Bonnevilles authentic British style and character.
T120 BUD EKINS SPECIAL EDITION
With all the attitude, style and silhouette of our original ’59 Bonneville, this new beautiful Special Edition T120 celebrates the incredible life and achievements of American desert racer, stunt rider and motorcycling icon Bud Ekins.
BONNEVILLE T120
Inspired by the legendary 1959 Bonneville and styled to incorporate the original’s iconic features, the Bonneville T120 reaches a whole new level of detailing, quality and finish – including deep chrome multi-piece Triumph tank badges, grab rail, innovative twin-skinned chrome exhaust headers, and peashooter style silencers. With a standard of modern performance and capability to match its timeless looks it’s today’s Bonneville; a genuine icon, beautifully evolved.
BONNEVILLE T120 BLACK
Built with all the iconic character, quality, performance, and capability of the T120, the mean and moody Bonneville T120 Black takes this modern classic to a new level with real attitude, individuality, and style. Featuring an incredible level of detailing and sophistication, the Bonneville T120 Black is a genuine modern motorcycle style icon.
PEERLESS STYLE
A genuine style icon, with real pedigree, presence, and performance.
Combining the modern power of the Bonneville 1200cc high torque engine with authentic style and detailing, crafted to follow the timeless silhouette and cues of the original Bonneville, the T120 is an enduring icon beautifully evolved.
Building on the classic looks of the T120 Bonneville, T120 Black brings an altogether meaner and moodier urban style with a distinctive brown seat and blacked out details including rims, grab rail, exhaust, and a sophisticated paint finish in Matte Graphite or Jet Black.
BONNEVILLE T120 RANGE HIGHLIGHTS
1200cc high torque engine with iconic silhouette.
Staying faithful to the bike’s evocative heritage, the T120 bikes are powered by a high-torque 1200cc, 8-valve single overhead camshaft parallel-twin with a charismatic 270° firing interval for a smooth and responsive ride.
Category-defining style and capability.
The timeless style and iconic character of the original Bonneville is reborn, crafted to the highest standard of detailing, quality, and finish, and matched by the capability and performance of a truly modern classic motorbike.
Add even more of your own personal style.
With over 160 high quality accessories for the Bonneville T120 and T120 Black, plus two specially-created inspiration kits to quickly get your personalisation started, it’s never been easier for you to create your own special.
THE BONNEVILLE T120 RANGE IN NUMBERS
The T120 reflects all the timeless style of the original 1959 Bonneville that helped propel a cultural revolution.
1200cc powerplant built specifically for this modern classic and crafted to follow the silhouette of the 1959 original.
High torque engine power provides low-down power as well as across the range performance.
Tailor the precise style, performance, and capability of your Bonneville T120 with over 160 high quality accessories.
Триумф Бонневилль Боббер Блэк – злодей с правилами
Bonneville Bobber оказался попаданием в “яблочко”: в 2017 году он стал самой продаваемым мотоциклом Triumph. Успех окрылил англичан, поэтому они решили расширить серию Bobber более доработанной версией – Bonneville Bobber Black.
Как легко догадаться, мотоцикл доступен только в черной окраске, так что можно выбирать между лаком блестящим и матовым. Также как и в стандартной версии, здесь вы можете увидеть внимание к деталям – кабели и расширительный бачок спрятаны за металлическими крышками, приборка и переключатели радуют глаз, пустышки карбюраторов и крышки отсека для батареи – это вообще поэзия. Еще достойнем внимания элементом является регулируемое седло, ловко закрывающее амортизатор, благодаря которому мотоцикл имеет жесткую раму. То есть с точки зрения формы Bobber Black – так же, как предшественник, – ставит на колени.
ЧЕРНЫЙ ЛУЧШЕ
Тест-драйв выявил несколько недостатков Боббера. В основном речь шла о тормозах, которые были не слишком согнуты и требовали использования большой силы. К счастью, в версии Black они изменились, потому что на переднем колесе работают два диска диаметром 310 мм, в то время как один суппорт Nissin заменили плавающие суппорты Brembo. Еще одно отличие – передняя подвеска. Bobber Black имеет диаметр отсека вилки на 6 мм шире – 47 мм, а классическая вилка Kayaba из более ранней версии заменена, чтобы обеспечить большую жесткость, более сильное демпфирование и больший запас вилки Showa. Диаметр переднего колеса меньше – вместо 19 оно теперь составляет 16 дюймов , а шина шире – 130 / 90-16 вместо 130 / 90-19. Заднее осталось без изменений – 150 / 80-16. Мотоцикл также получил светодиодные фары и круиз-контроль.
Постоянная скорость? Нет проблем, достаточно нажать расположенную рядом с ролгазом кнопку круиз-контроля.
Если эти изменения влияют на вождения? Пробные поездки по извилистым дорогам вокруг испанской кольцевой развязки показали, что да, и это большой плюс. Начнем с тормозов, которые теперь имеют четкую точку срабатывания. Благодаря этому для достижения достойной эффективности достаточно нажатия двух пальцев. То же самое касается вилки, которая обеспечивает успешный компромисс между комфортом и демпфированием, точно управляет передним колесом и даже при сильном торможении не ныряет слишком глубоко. Задняя часть – что не удивительно – по-прежнему подпрыгивает на разломах и кочках, но давайте договоримся – с ходом амортизатора 77 мм не стоит рассчитывать на чудеса. Несмотря на это, в быстрых и затяжных поворотах боббер Black ведет себя стабильно и уверенно держит траекторию движения.
Лучшие каблуки и вилка, а также удобный руль, способствующий агрессивной езде, соблазнили меня. К сожалению, подножкам мешал асфальт, который я царапал почти на каждом повороте. Однако прежде чем это произойдет, мотоцикл охотно переходит из поворота в поворот, чему способствуют специально разработанные шины Avon Cobra для этой модели. “Обутое” в них переднее колесо нейтрально направляло машину через повороты, и только во время торможения в повороте я почувствовал легкий, но отчетливо четкий момент.
Двигатель? Этот остался прежнем, так что, как и в обычном Боббере, он был источником хорошего настроения для меня. С 1600 об / мин он тянет сильно и решительно, независимо от установленной передачи, а “музыка” из труб ласкает слух. Это происходит до тех пор, пока не будет достигнут максимальный крутящий момент 106 Нм, что составляет около 4000 об / мин. Затем темперамент слегка ослабевает. Это не беспокоило меня, однако, потому что британский твин отличается хорошими манерами, и нет проблем с вождением на 10 кг большей массы.
