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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 | '''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. | ||
Since the arrival of the current 'Hinckley Bonneville' (produced in Hinckley, England), the earlier T120 and 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 T120 and T140 (produced in Meriden, England) have been referred to as 'Meriden, West Midlands|Meriden Bonnevilles', to more easily distinguish between the versions. |