Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster launched in India

Triumph Motorcycles India launches its first all new classic cruiser- Bonneville Speedmaster at INR 11.11 lakh (ex-showroom). This will be the brand’s most affordable ‘cruiser’ in India.

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With the Speedmaster, Triumph now offers four different Bonneville versions in India. The Bonneville Speedmaster is based on a tubular steel cradle frame. It has a wheelbase of 1,510 mm and its seat height is 705 mm. The bike weighs 245.5 kg and comes with a 12-litre fuel tank. The Speedmaster rides on KYB 41 mm front fork and it has a monoshock rear setup.

In terms of styling, the Speedmaster is based on the Bonneville Bobber and features a circular LED headlight, twin slash-cut exhausts finished in chrome and a unique rear wheel hub. It has swept back handlebars, dual-tone fuel tank and a stepped seat.



The Bonneville Speedmaster is powered by a 1,200 cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin cylinder engine. It produces 76 BHP @ 6,100 rpm and 106 Nm of torque @ 4,000 rpm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox via a torque-assist clutch. It comes with two riding modes - road and rain. Twin 310-mm discs in the front with 2-piston calipers and a single 255-mm disc in the rear paired with a single-piston caliper handle the braking duties.

The Speedmaster comes equipped with a multi-functional LCD display, ABS, traction control, cruise control, engine immobilizer, ride-by-wire among other features.

Legendary artist D*Face creates custom Triumph Modern Classics

To celebrate 59 years since 1959, Triumph has collaborated with one of the world’s foremost contemporary artists, the London-based bike enthusiast, D*Face, on an incredible new customisation project under the banner of ‘The Spirit of ’59’.

The motorcycle has always been cultural shorthand for freedom and individuality. It’s why bikes have always appealed to independent thinkers from film stars and fashion icons to the most innovative musicians and artists. Now a new Triumph art collaboration is poised to take that appeal even further.

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Working closely with the team at the Triumph factory in Hinckley, D*Face created three unique Spirit of ‘59 bikes for 2018, each one based on a model from the Bonneville Modern Classics range. All three bikes are hand-painted by D*Face and features a range of accessories and custom features from the Triumph range.

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Dean Stockton, better known as D*Face, is not your typical artist. As one of the UK’s most prolific street artists, D*Face has been at the forefront of his practice since his initial breakthrough in 2005. With countless murals and exhibitions across the globe, from Japan to the USA, his vibrant pop style and punk aesthetic have become synonymous with British Street Art.

His work sells regularly to international buyers at auction houses including Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Bonhams. As both a partner in Rebels Alliance Motorcycle Company in East London and a Triumph rider for many years, the Spirit of ‘59 represents the sense of individuality that drives his work and combines his two greatest loves: art and bikes.

 

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D*Face has personally customised three unique Modern Classic bikes as part of this unique art collaboration: a Bonneville Thruxton, a Bonneville Bobber Black and a Bonneville T120 - painting the fuel tanks by hand and configuring each bike individually using custom Triumph accessories. The hand-painted designs are unique and celebrate the Spirit of ’59 through D*Face’s distinctive and original style. The result of collaboration between two British icons, each bike can be considered an instant collector’s item and a true work of art - three unique motorcycles in the world.

For the music and movie stars of the 60’s, from Steve McQueen to Bob Dylan, the Triumph Bonneville helped define their style and represented their shared attitude to life. Today, for a new generation of famous motorcycle fans from Tom Cruise to David Beckham and Tom Hardy, Triumph’s Modern Classics continue to encapsulate all of the spirit of individuality and freedom born in ’59.

Moreover, anyone who takes a Triumph Modern Classic for a test ride between the 7th February 2018 and 30th April 2018 will have the chance to win one of these unique bikes (full terms and conditions are available on the Triumph website for participating markets).

Going to buy a Triumph in shorts and slippers? Hold on

Triumph Motorcycles India will refused to hand over bikes to customers if not appropriately dressed to take the motorcycle home. Following the policy of ride safely and ride responsibly,  British motorcycle brand has already refused to sell its bike to 12 such people who came dressed inappropriately for taking delivery of their machines.

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Triumph Street Triple RX ‘Black’ edition launched

Triumph has launched a limited ‘black’ edition of its naked middleweight motorcycle, the Street Triple Rx. The Street Triple Rx Black will be available through Triumph dealerships from early January 2016.

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