Mixing classic styling with contemporary tech, Triumph Motorcycle India has added a new variant to its Bonneville range with the all-new Speedmaster. The new Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster is based on the Bobber platform, but has been designed for more laid back style and touring capability. The design is distinctly retro and inspired from the original Speedmaster of the early 2000a and the old-school Bonneville America. Compared to the Bobber, the new Bonnie derivative gets a different riding geometry while the rake angle is smaller too for more relaxed riding. In addition, the bike gets the pillion seat as well, which makes a lot more practical to live with over the Bobber.
Power comes from the same 1200 cc parallel-twin engine seen on the T120 as well as the Bobber, tuned for 76 bhp and 106 Nm of peak torque. The motor is paired to a 6-speed gearbox. Suspension duties are handled by 41 mm forks up front but gets an open cartridge system, while the rear gets a monoshock unit with a dual rate spring for a more comfortable ride quality. Braking performance comes courtesy of 310 mm discs at either end with Nissin calipers. The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster uses the same fat tyres as the Bobber with 130/90 section up front and a 150/80 section tyre at the rear.
Much like the other Triumph Bonnevilles on sale, the Speedmaster will come with a host of rider assist features including two riding modes, ABS and traction control. There's Cruise Control too offered as standard. With a dry weight of 245.5 kg, the Speedmaster is on the heavier side but not out of place with its rivals.
Speaking of which, Triumph's newest offering will be taking on the cruiser range from Harley-Davidson along with the Indian Scout. Prices will be announced in sometime at the launch event and we are bringing you all the updates live from the launch.
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Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster India Launch Live Updates: Images, Specifications, Features
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2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster is the British brand's first launch in India for 2018.
Triumph Motorcycles
Triumph India has over 15 experience centres across the country and also organises rider training programmes for its customers including the famed Tiger Training Academy (TTA) and track sessions.
Triumph Motorcycles: 2017 Launches
Triumph launched five products in 2017 including:
1. Street Triple S
2. Street Triple RS
3. Street Scrambler
4. Tiger Explorer XCx
5. Bonneville Bobber.
1. Street Triple S
2. Street Triple RS
3. Street Scrambler
4. Tiger Explorer XCx
5. Bonneville Bobber.
Here's a look at what the premium motorcycle industry look like in the 500 cc and above segment.
4 Years In India
Triumph has completed four years of its existence in India and locally assembles bikes out of a plant in Harayana.
The bike maker collectively sold over 63,400 motorcycles worldwide and has over 4500 customers in India.
The bike maker collectively sold over 63,400 motorcycles worldwide and has over 4500 customers in India.
Vimal Sumbly takes the stage
Triumph India Managing Director Vimal Sumbly takes the stage at the Speedmaster launch.
2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster Launch
Things are all set to commence the 2018 Bonneville Speedmaster launch.
Keep watching this space.
Keep watching this space.
The 2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster gets a larger 12 litre fuel tank than the Bobber's 9 litre fuel tank.
2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster Features
While its styling may be retro but the new Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster gets all the modern features underneath.
The bike comes with Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) and switchable Traction Control as standard, while you also get Cruise Control.
Like all Bonnies, there is Ride-by-Wire (RbW) and two riding modes on the Speedmaster.
The bike comes with Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) and switchable Traction Control as standard, while you also get Cruise Control.
Like all Bonnies, there is Ride-by-Wire (RbW) and two riding modes on the Speedmaster.
2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster Specifications
The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster shares its engine with the Bonneville Bobber and Bonneville T120.
The motor is the same 1200 cc parallel-twin cylinder engine tuned to produce 76 bhp at 6,100 rpm and 106 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The engine is paired to a 6-speed gearbox.
The motor is the same 1200 cc parallel-twin cylinder engine tuned to produce 76 bhp at 6,100 rpm and 106 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The engine is paired to a 6-speed gearbox.
2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster Review
We rode the new Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster across the sunny streets of San Diego, California earlier this year.
You can read our review of the all-new cruiser HERE.
You can read our review of the all-new cruiser HERE.
The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster gets a full LED 5-inch headlight cluster with LED DRLs.
Unlike the Triumph Bonneville Bobber, which is a strict single-seater offering, the Speedmaster gets a pillion seat that makes it more user friendly without compromising on the appeal.
The riding position is relaxed with the beach style handlebars, repositioned palm grips and forward set foot pegs. The rake angle is smaller too on the Speedmaster with the steering geometry slightly different.
The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster is based on the Bonneville Bobber platform, so the engine, chassis, cycle parts and design are similar. But unlike the Bobber, the Speedmaster has been designed to be a lot more practical with a laid back riding style.
The Speedmaster moniker isn't exactly new to the Triumph family. The original Triumph Speedmaster dates back to 2002 and took inspiration from the retro Bonneville America.
The all-new Speedmaster takes inspiration as a retro styled motorcycle while using modern underpinninga from the new-age Bonnevilles.
The all-new Speedmaster takes inspiration as a retro styled motorcycle while using modern underpinninga from the new-age Bonnevilles.
Things are certainly looking sunny at the 2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster launch.
The event will commence in some time.
The event will commence in some time.
The Triumph Speedmaster is part of the Bonneville family in the bike maker's line-up and shares its underpinnings with the Bobber motorcycle.
The new Speedmaster though has been designed to be a more comfortable cruiser and more practical as well.
The new Speedmaster though has been designed to be a more comfortable cruiser and more practical as well.
Triumph is all set to introduce the all-new Bonneville Speedmaster cruiser in India today.
Stay tuned for all the updates from the launch event.
Stay tuned for all the updates from the launch event.
