Triumph has created a machine that combines post war styling with modern day performance – a trick they’ve carried over from the rest of their Bonneville range. Taken from MCN, said it’s not the cheapest bobber out there, but it’s the classiest and packed with cool design touches and character. It takes the cool, slow-speed cruising stuff easily in its stride, but it’s surprisingly fun and capable, too.
Specifications
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Model: | Triumph Bonneville Bobber |
| Year: | 2017 |
| Category: | Classic |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement: | 1200.00 ccm (73.22 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Twin, four-stroke |
| Power: | 77.00 HP (56.2 kW)) @ 6550 RPM |
| Torque: | 106.00 Nm (10.8 kgf-m or 78.2 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM |
| Compression: | 10.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 97.6 x 80.0 mm (3.8 x 3.1 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder: | 8 |
| Fuel system: | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI |
| Fuel control: | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition: | Digital-inductive type via engine management system |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
| Transmission type, final drive: | Chain |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate assist clutch |
| Driveline: | X ring chain. Primary drive: Gear. |
| Fuel consumption: | 4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases: | 104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Exhaust system: | Brushed stainless steel 2 into 2 twin-skin exhaust system with brushed stainless silencers. |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type: | Tubular steel cradle. Twin-sided, tubular steel swing arm. |
| Rake (fork angle): | 25.8° |
| Trail: | 88 mm (3.5 inches) |
| Front suspension: | Kayaba 41mm forks |
| Front wheel travel: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload |
| Rear wheel travel: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front tyre: | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre: | 150/80-16 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc. ABS. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper |
| Front brakes diameter: | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc. ABS. Nissin single piston floating caliper. |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 255 mm (10.0 inches) |
| Wheels: | Wire 32-spoke, steel rims |
| Seat: | Solo seat |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 228.0 kg (502.7 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 690 mm (27.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height: | 1,025 mm (40.4 inches) |
| Overall width: | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,510 mm (59.4 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 10.60 litres (2.80 gallons) |
| Oil capacity: | 4.50 litres (0.30 quarts) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options: | Black, dark red |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Instruments: | LCD multi-functional instrument pack |
| Factory warranty: | 24 months unlimited milage |
Ride Quality & Brakes
With its bespoke chassis and suspension, the Bobber actually goes, corners and steers like a sweet-handling roadster. It’s hard not to be in a constant state of disbelief that something that looks so bobbersome can perform so well.
A bike with a 100-section spoked 19” wheel up front and a 16-incher at the rear (150) simply shouldn’t handle this well. Especially one that weighs 228kg dry and has just 80mm of suspension travel, which could bottom-out at the drop of a hat.
But it does. It may look unbalanced with all its bulk ahead of the rider and the rear wheel somewhere in another county, but it feels short and squat. It steers lightly and carves through corners and over bumps with the precision and easy poise of a Thruxton R. It’s more fun than it has any right to be and rest assured, you’ll never get left behind by your sportsbike-riding mates on the road.
Ground clearance is limited on such a low bike and you’ll sometimes graze pegs on tarmac, but only occasionally when you’re pushing hard and taking advantage of the superb grip from the bespoke Avon Cobras.
You need a hard dose of back brake to complement the single disc twin-piston front when you’re pushing on, but dabbing the rear keeps the Bobber more settled mid-bend and the ant-squat effect improves ground clearance.
Shorter riders will love the low 690mm seat, but taller ones will still enjoy all-day comfort. Everyone will appreciate the plush ride quality and the uncluttered view in the snazzy kafe end mirrors.
Engine
The Bobber uses the same 1200cc parallel twin-cylinder ‘High Torque’ motor as the Bonneville T120 (with it’s 10,000-mile service intervals), but it makes 10% more power and torque at 4500pm. It’s more flexible and urgent on the throttle, but still unthreatening and smooth. It purrs around town, is almost silent off the throttle and cruises at just 3500rpm at 70mph. It might only have a 9.1-litre fuel tank, but Triumph claims 69mpg, which should give you range of 138-miles, although the fuel light will come on around 100-miles.
The slip-assist clutch is light and accurate, the throttle response flawless and the gears slip effortlessly through the six-speed box.
But the Bobber reveals a tougher side when you poke it and it drives out of corners with such unfettered urgency you’re glad it has traction control when conditions are tricky. With more revs comes a harder, deeper engine note and a satisfying rumble from the new slash cut, pea-shooter exhausts.
Build Quality & Reliability
Triumph haven’t cut any corners wit the Bobber and it’s quality throughout. No major issues have been reported on the rest of the Bonneville range, so the mechanically similar Bobber should give you miles of happy biking.
Running Costs & Value
You can get your off-the-peg bobber kicks for less: there’s the Harley Davidson Forty-Eight, Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber, Yamaha XV950 and Indian Scout. They all have style and character, but they’re all itchy wartime blankets compared to the duck-downed-duvet-opulence of the Triumph.
Equipment
Styled to mimic those pared-to-the-bone 1940s-style custom bobbers, the new Triumph looks the part with its single seat, cut down front mudguard, flat bars and hardtail-style rear end. There’s a riot of classy detail touches everywhere you look, from the adjustable floating seat pan and clocks, to the battery box, rear mudguard loop and hand-painted tank coach lines on the two-tone models.
Hidden away are two riding modes (rain and road), traction control and ABS that offer a fat slice of 21st century safety to this Dad’s Army poster bike.
Cruise control and super-hot heated grips are also available as two of over 150 official accessories and two Inspiration Kits.
Combining post-war styling with modern day performance.
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