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Triumph Bonneville
Manufacturer Triumph
Production 01-07
Engine 800cc
Sparkplug DPR8EA-9 '01-06 , '07
Battery YTX12-BS '01-06 , '07
Front Tire 100/90-19 '07
100/90-17 '01-06
Rear Tire 130/80-17 '01-06 , '07
Manuals Service Manual
Tech Specs · Brochures · Reviews · Ads · Videos

The Triumph Bonneville is a motorcycle produced by Triumph from 2001 to 2007.

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 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.

Development History

Triump Bonneville

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.


Many enthusiasts argue that the Bonneville's manufactured between 1968 and 1970 represent the machine at its peak. The decision to employ components common to both the BSA and Triumph range was only just starting to have an impact and at this stage could be argued to have been of benefit, the nightmare that would emerge from Umberslade Hall as the ultimate expression of the "shared component" policy in the form of the P39 oil in frame was still three years away, in the meantime development of the Bonneville continued to be carried out at Meriden. The 1968 machines saw the introduction of an excellent new, twin leading shoe front brake which eradicated one of the remaining areas of criticism for the Bonneville and was arguably the most successful product of the "shared component" policy. The new brake was housed in a new set of forks which benefited from two way damping, offering a considerable improvement in performance in comparison to the items previously employed and, together with a slightly longer swinging arm further reinforced the Bonneville's claim to be one of the best handling machines in the world. The handling was backed up by a genuine 115 mph top speed, confirmed by road tests carried out on both sides of the "pond", placing the model firmly at the top of the performance chart, although the slightly "edgy" power delivery, resolved for the following season by the adoption of heavier flywheels, did not meet with every ones approval.

The Bonneville, originally introduced in 1959, benefited from a process of ongoing development throughout its production life which saw both major changes such as the introduction of unit construction (1963), new frame designs (1960 and 1963 being the most significant) and the adoption of twelve volt electrics for the 1966 season together with less obvious refinements. The 1967 machines were the first to adopt UNF threads in their construction, although at this stage they were confined to gearbox sub frame and petrol tank mountings. Other areas that received attention included the ignition system with revised points assemblies being specified and during the year Amal Concentric carburettors replaced the Monobloc items previously employed. Differences existed between the US and UK market machines, the former being fitted with stainless mudguards as opposed to painted ones employed for the home market, pancake airfilters were fitted to US market machines and the tank top parcel grid was deleted for the US. The Bonneville was offered with an aubergine over white petrol tank complimented by aubergine mudguards with a white stripe for the UK market, whilst, initially, the US models featured aubergine and gold petrol tanks. Unfortunately the gold paint employed degraded rapidly in the California sun and was quickly replaced by a white finish.

1959 Bonneville

1959 Triumph Bonneville
1959 Triumph Bonneville

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 Triumph Bonneville TT Special



1970 Bonneville 650

1970 Triumph Bonneville in Red
1970 Triumph Bonneville in Red
1970 Triumph Bonneville in Red
1970 Triumph Bonneville in Red
1970 Triumph Bonneville in Red
1970 Triumph Bonneville 650


1971 Bonneville 650

1971 Triumph Bonneville 650 in Blue
1971 Triumph Bonneville 650 in Blue
1971 Triumph Bonneville 650 in Blue
1971 Triumph Bonneville 650 in Blue
1971 Triumph Bonneville 650 in Blue


from a member - The page with the 1971 Triumph Bonneville pictures are mis-labeled. The bike shown is a Triumph Tiger 650. The bike could be a Trophy 650, but they were sold with high exhaust pipes on left side of bike and had other minor differences. Bonnevilles had twin carbs and were sold with gold and white paint.

another member - This is listed as a Triumph Bonneville. However, it only has one carb, so it cannot be a Bonneville. It might be a Trophy.

1978 Bonneville

1978 Triumph Bonneville in Black
1978 Triumph Bonneville in Black



References


Triumph Bonneville
Manufacturer Triumph
Also called Bonneville Black, Bonneville SE
Production 1986 - 2016
Class Classic
Engine twin, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 90.0mm x 68.0mm
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Top speed 112 mph (180 km/h)
Horse Power 66.51 HP (49.6 KW) @ 7500RPM
Torque 50.16 ft/lbs (68.0 Nm) @ 5800RPM
Fuel system injection. multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with sai
Ignition type digital-inductive type via engine management system
Battery 9.2:1
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet. multi-plate
Suspension Front: kayaba 41mm forks
Rear: kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload,
Brakes Front: single disc. nissin 2-piston floating caliper
Rear: single disc. nissin 2-piston floating caliper
Front Tire 100/70-r17
Rear Tire 130/80-r17
Wheelbase 58.66 inches (1490 mm)
Dimensions L 83.27 inches (2115 mm)
W 31.1 inches (790 mm)
H 44.49 inches (1130 mm)
Seat height 29.13 inches (740 mm)
Weight 460.77 pounds (209.0 Kg) (dry), 225.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters)
Oil capacity 1.19 Gallon (4.50 Liters)
Fuel consumption 5.47 litres/100 km (18.3 km/l or 43.00 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual
Tech Specs · Brochures · Reviews · Ads · Videos

The Triumph Bonneville was a twin, four-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by Triumph between 1986 and 2016. It could reach a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). Max torque was 50.16 ft/lbs (68.0 Nm) @ 5800 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 66.51 HP (49.6 KW) @ 7500 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 90.0mm bore x 68.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 865.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet. multi-plate.

Chassis

It came with a 100/70-r17 front tire and a 130/80-r17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. nissin 2-piston floating caliper in the front and a single disc. nissin 2-piston floating caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a kayaba 41mm forks while the rear was equipped with a kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload,. The Bonneville was fitted with a 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 460.77 pounds (209.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.66 inches (1490 mm) long.

2000 - 2007 Triumph Bonneville Black

2000 - 2007 Triumph Bonneville Black 2000 - 2007 Triumph Bonneville Black 2000 - 2007 Triumph Bonneville Black 2000 - 2007 Triumph Bonneville Black 2000 - 2007 Triumph Bonneville Black

Just like its name clearly says it, the 2006 special Bonnie is an all-black beast, with sizzling hot chrome accents and fiery lights ti go with the grimness. A new model year over the previous editions, the new generation Bonnie brings in a bigger displacement, not reaching the 865cc mark, and adding more power and torque to the street game.

And if the stock machine is not cool enough yet, Triumph has a wide range of OEM accessories ready, including windscreens, leather and fabric panniers, backrests and more, most of them in impeccable chrome.


2001 Triumph Bonneville

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Classic to the bone, the 2000 Triumph Bonneville oozes British bike-making heritage and brings in a nifty package which is great for both weekend getaways as it will serve as a daily commuter. Comfortable with an upright position and plenty of room for a pillion, the 2000 Bonnie, is a head-turning presence.

Faithful to the old Bonneville styling, the modern classic cleverly blends present-day technology in the mix. The bike may look old, but it is in fact a contemporary machine with contemporary performance and retro vibe.


2002 Triumph Bonneville

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The 2001 iteration of the classic Triumph Bonneville brings a new dose of retro styling with polished and lacquered engine covers, a nifty match for the rest of the shiny chromed parts and accents, the 3D metal tank badge included.

This model year also brings a new Sky Blue and Silver paint scheme in addition to the existing Scarlet red and Forest Green in combination with silver. The attire remains true to the way they made bikes half a century ago, but modern technology is cleverly mixed in the build.


2003 Triumph Bonneville

2003 Triumph Bonneville 2003 Triumph Bonneville 2003 Triumph Bonneville

The 2002 Bonneville brings forth the classic retro Triumph styling blended with modern engineering. The result is a modern classic bike, as Triumph advertises it, a motorcycle evoking the glorious past and yet highly capable of keeping up with today's transportation needs.

Great as a twistie-carver and equally agile in the urban environment, the 2002 Bonneville also boasts excellent maneuverability and provides a sure-footed experience even for riders with a shorter inseam and ladies, alike.


2004 Triumph Bonneville

2004 Triumph Bonneville 2004 Triumph Bonneville 2004 Triumph Bonneville 2004 Triumph Bonneville 2004 Triumph Bonneville

2003 brings a sweet black engine for the Triumph Bonneville, a nifty complement for the polished cases and the rest of shiny accents. The bike carries of the Bonnie half-century legacy, and upgrades both technology and feeling with modern materials and better bike-making knowledge.

You'll be riding a modern classic, just like Triumph says: two-up one-piece seat, laced wheels, a retro instrument cluster, peashooter exhausts and all the glory of the past Bonnies.


2005 Triumph Bonneville

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The Triumph Bonneville needs little introduction, as it symbolizes more than half a century of British bike-making excellence. The 2004 model year carries on the acclaimed heritage and retains the rich styling the bikes of yore proudly displayed, with polished engine cases and laced rims, generous fenders and peashooter exhausts.

Add in the bulbous headlight and compact instrument cluster, tall, comfortable bars and the two-up one-piece seat, lush chrome details for a bike which simply cannot go out of fashion.


2006 Triumph Bonneville

2006 Triumph Bonneville 2006 Triumph Bonneville 2006 Triumph Bonneville 2006 Triumph Bonneville 2006 Triumph Bonneville

While carrying on the acclaimed heritage of the family, the 2005 Triumph Bonneville brings a new color scheme, the Aluminium Silver. The bike retains many of the styling cues of the Bonnies form half a century ago, such as the laced wheels, chromed peashooter exhausts, low, one-piece two-up seat making reaching the ground when stopped a breeze for everyone and the generous fenders.

A compact instrument cluster keeps the front end clean while offering plenty of essential riding data, while perfectly integrating with the whole retro look of the bike. If a classic all-rounder is your game, then the 2005 Bonneville might be just the right toy.


2007 Triumph Bonneville

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A true roadster par excellence, the 2006 Triumph Bonneville carries on the half century-long heritage, building on a proven platform and improving it with each model year. The new Bonnie gets a displacement hike and now the engine packs 865cc, a nifty upgrade from the former 790cc mark. The mill also comes with black, lacquered covers for a more distinguished attire.

The bike also receives an adjustable clutch lever for more riding comfort and less fatigue during city rides. A bike that's equally fun as a commuter as it is for weekend (or longer) getaways, the 2006 Bonneville can also be customized with a wide range of classic OEM accessories.


2008 Triumph Bonneville

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The 2007 Bonneville captures the essence of more than half a century of roadster excellence and blends it with modern-technology. The Bonnie is the urban machine of choice, but it will serve its owner as a trustworthy ride for weekend getaways, too. Nimble and comfortable, the 2007 Bonnie delivers over 90% of its torque above 2500 rpm for maximal enjoyment.

The low seat makes it great for less robust riders and even ladies, while the predictable power deployment adds to the confidence side. The dual carbs come with throttle position sensors and electric heaters, for flawless performance during cold days.


2009 Triumph Bonneville SE

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The 2008 Bonneville SE brings in the same 70's attire of the base Bonnie, but with several upgrades on the visual side, to make it stand from the crowd. This new Bonnie receives matching tacho and speedometer gauges, polished alloy engine covers nicely contrasting with the blacked out engine and a bold Triumph tank badge.

At the same time, the bike was loaded with new cast wheels in contrast cut design, upswept silencers, a lower and narrower seat and the classic shortie front fender. The fuel injection system is cleverly disguised as a traditional carburetor setup, for an even neater retro look.


2010 Triumph Bonneville

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With a history which goes back more than 50 years, the Triumph Bonneville is a surprising presence on every street. It brings a lot of modern day technologies but the overall looks are just like any other classic bike dreams about. Even if this Bonnie looks like a traditional carbureted one, the carbs cleverly hide the throttle bodies and injectors.

The bike comes with a convenient 2-up seat for sharing the riding pleasure with a passenger and can be as good a weekend getaway as it is a great bike for urban commuting.


2010 Triumph Bonneville SE

2010 Triumph Bonneville SE 2010 Triumph Bonneville SE 2010 Triumph Bonneville SE

The 2010 Bonneville SE is a marvelous piece of retro bike design mixed with present day engineering, a two-wheeler which not only brings back the good old days of biking, but which also carries on a most amazing manufacturer heritage. Faithful to the design of the bikes in the late 50's, the Bonneville SE birngs in the acclaimed two-tone paint, the large chrome tank badge, polished engine cases and retro instrumentation.

On the tech side, it comes with EFI cleverly disguised as traditional carbs, contrast cut cast wheels, updated brakes and a lower seat which only makes it more confidence-inspiring for more riders.


2011 Triumph Bonneville SE

2011 Triumph Bonneville SE 2011 Triumph Bonneville SE 2011 Triumph Bonneville SE 2011 Triumph Bonneville SE 2011 Triumph Bonneville SE

The 2010 Bonneville SE is a glorious blend between the modern and the classic Bonnies. Namely, it mixes the neo-retro cues of the base Bonneville with the 60's styling accents of the T100, and the resulting bike oozes British character.

Add in the megaphone upswept exhausts, a shorty front fender, contrast cut wheels, a tachometer, chromed tank badge and brushed alloy engine cases for an even more authentic excursion in the motorcycling history. Too bad these SE Bonnies are limited runs...


2011 Triumph Bonneville

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It has been more than half a century since the Triumph Bonneville came into being, and it's since then this bike makes riders happy and inspires generation after generation. The Bonnie still evokes the classic bikes in the golden era of motorcycling, but the technology has gone a long way.

This modern reinterpretation of the classic British parallel twin now comes with fuel injection cleverly disguised as a traditional carburetor and is actually many times better and more dependable than the bikes of old. Exceptional as an urban bike, the 2010 Bonneville is also the perfect classic getaway for the weekend and even more.


2013 Triumph Bonneville SE

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The Special Edition Bonneville is one of the most beautiful Bonnies ever designed, with the fiery red frame and racing stripe making an awesome contrast with the matte black livery. A classic bike par excellence, though loaded with plenty of modern technologies, the Special Edition also boasts contrast cut aluminium rims shod with sporty tires eliminating any possibility to mistake this bike for an usual Bonnie.

The only flaw for this bike is that it will be a limited run. Hopefully, its success will inspire Triumph to make more SE models in the future.


2013 Triumph Bonneville

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The 2012 iteration of the classic Bonneville carries on the amazing Triumph heritage and brings forth a nifty combination of ageless motorcycle design and updated technology to make rides more fun and safer. While packing enough power to provides seasoned riders with quite a rewarding experience, the 2012 Bonneville also brings a low seat which makes even less experienced ones feel comfortably in control.

Triumph disguised the fuel injection system behind a classic look carburetor design to keep the Bonneville in the retro zone from an aesthetic point of view. A glorious platform for customization, the Bonneville also comes with multiple optional accessories to expand functionality and enhance the looks.


2014 Triumph Bonneville

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When one is looking for a machine that successfully combines classic looks with modern technologies and safety features, it doesn't get much better than the 2014 MY Triumph Bonneville. With over 50 years of heritage in its back, this machine has some pretty big shoes to fill.

The two-wheeler sports a reliable, air-cooled, four-stroke, 865cc, parallel twin powerplant that produces 68 horsepower and 68 Nm of torque. The engine dominates the overall looks of the bike, being designed especially to resemble the old Bonneville engines, but with all the modern technologies the Brits have developed to this day.


2015 Triumph Bonneville

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Successfully combining classic looks and modern technologies and safety features, it is no wonder the 2015 MY Triumph Bonneville is one of the most sought after models from the Hinckley firm. The looks of the bike are all centered around the reliable, parallel twin-cylinder engine, designed to resemble as much as possible the powerplants one would find on a 60's Bonneville but with all the advantages of a modern engine.

The Bonneville is a true all-rounder, suitable for novice and seasoned riders, alike. The comfortable, classic riding position also means that it can accommodate riders of varying inseams, and the handlebars and footrests have been positioned so the rider will always be comfortable, even on longer hauls.


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