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'''Triumph Bonneville''' is the name given to three separate motorcycle models from this notable British [[motorcycle]] marque. It is named after the Bonneville Salt Flats in the state of Utah, USA, where [[Triumph]] and other motorcycle companies made attempts on the world motorcycle speed records. All share a [[twin cylinder|parallel-twin]] [[four stroke]] engine configuration. The current version, produced since 2001 by the modern successor of the original company, is a completely redesigned and re-engineered evolution of the original design. | |||
'''Triumph Bonneville''' is the name given to three separate motorcycle models from this notable British [[motorcycle]] | |||
Since the arrival of the current 'Hinckley Bonneville' (produced in Hinckley, England), the earlier [[Triumph Bonneville T120|T120]] and [[Triumph Bonneville T140|T140]] (produced in Meriden, England) have been referred to as 'Meriden, West Midlands|Meriden Bonnevilles', to more easily distinguish between the versions. | Since the arrival of the current 'Hinckley Bonneville' (produced in Hinckley, England), the earlier [[Triumph Bonneville T120|T120]] and [[Triumph Bonneville T140|T140]] (produced in Meriden, England) have been referred to as 'Meriden, West Midlands|Meriden Bonnevilles', to more easily distinguish between the versions. | ||
==Development History== | ==Development History== | ||
The original '''Triumph Bonneville''' was popular (particularly in its early years) for its performance compared to other available bikes. Although its motor was later enlarged to 750 cc, in the late 1970s and early 1980s sales greatly suffered in competition with more modern and reliable Japanese motorbikes from [[Honda]] and other manufacturers. | The original '''Triumph Bonneville''' was popular (particularly in its early years) for its performance compared to other available bikes. Although its motor was later enlarged to 750 cc, in the late 1970s and early 1980s sales greatly suffered in competition with more modern and reliable Japanese motorbikes from [[Honda]] and other manufacturers. | ||
==1959 Bonneville== | ==1959 Bonneville== | ||
[[Image:1959-Triumph-Bonneville.jpg|left|thumb|1959 Triumph Bonneville]] | [[Image:1959-Triumph-Bonneville.jpg|left|thumb|1959 Triumph Bonneville]] | ||
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Recognizable by the headlamp | Recognizable by the headlamp nacelle, generator, and remote fuel float bowl, these components were only featured on this year model. The Bonneville got its name due to the success of a team from Big D cycles in Dallas, Texas, that set a World Speed Record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah with a Triumph powered streamliner. | ||
==1966 Bonneville TT Special== | ==1966 Bonneville TT Special== | ||
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==1970 Bonneville 650== | ==1970 Bonneville 650== | ||
[[Image:1970-Triumph-Bonneville-Red-3432-0.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Triumph Bonneville in Red]] | [[Image:1970-Triumph-Bonneville-Red-3432-0.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Triumph Bonneville in Red]][[Image:1970-Triumph-Bonneville-Red-3432-1.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Triumph Bonneville in Red]][[Image:1970-Triumph-Bonneville-Red-3432-2.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Triumph Bonneville in Red]][[Image:1970-Triumph-Bonneville-Red-3432-3.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Triumph Bonneville in Red]][[Image:1970-Triumph-Bonneville-Red-3432-4.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Triumph Bonneville in Red]][[Image:1970-Triumph-Bonneville-650.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Triumph Bonneville 650]] | ||
[[Image:1970-Triumph-Bonneville-Red-3432-1.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Triumph Bonneville in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1970-Triumph-Bonneville-Red-3432-2.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Triumph Bonneville in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1970-Triumph-Bonneville-Red-3432-3.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Triumph Bonneville in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1970-Triumph-Bonneville-Red-3432-4.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Triumph Bonneville in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1970-Triumph-Bonneville-650.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Triumph Bonneville 650]] | |||
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==1971 Bonneville 650== | ==1971 Bonneville 650== | ||
[[Image:1971-Triumph-Bonneville-Blue-6320-0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Triumph Bonneville 650 in Blue]] | [[Image:1971-Triumph-Bonneville-Blue-6320-0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Triumph Bonneville 650 in Blue]][[Image:1971-Triumph-Bonneville-Blue-6320-1.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Triumph Bonneville 650 in Blue]][[Image:1971-Triumph-Bonneville-Blue-6320-2.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Triumph Bonneville 650 in Blue]][[Image:1971-Triumph-Bonneville-Blue-6320-3.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Triumph Bonneville 650 in Blue]][[Image:1971-Triumph-Bonneville-Blue-6320-4.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Triumph Bonneville 650 in Blue]] | ||
[[Image:1971-Triumph-Bonneville-Blue-6320-1.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Triumph Bonneville 650 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1971-Triumph-Bonneville-Blue-6320-2.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Triumph Bonneville 650 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1971-Triumph-Bonneville-Blue-6320-3.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Triumph Bonneville 650 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1971-Triumph-Bonneville-Blue-6320-4.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Triumph Bonneville 650 in Blue]] | |||
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==1978 Bonneville== | ==1978 Bonneville== | ||
[[Image:1978-Triumph-Bonneville-Black-43-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Triumph Bonneville in Black]] | [[Image:1978-Triumph-Bonneville-Black-43-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Triumph Bonneville in Black]][[Image:1978-Triumph-Bonneville-Black-43-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Triumph Bonneville in Black]] | ||
[[Image:1978-Triumph-Bonneville-Black-43-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Triumph Bonneville in Black]] | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Twin cylinder 4-stroke motorcycles]] | [[Category:Twin cylinder 4-stroke motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]] | [[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]] | ||