Triumph Bonneville

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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
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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

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 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



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