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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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonneville_Salt_Flats 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 reengineered 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 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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==References== | |||
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[[Category:Triumph motorcycles|Bonneville]] | [[Category:Triumph motorcycles|Bonneville]] | ||
[[Category:Triumph motorcycles|Bonneville, Triumph]] | [[Category:Triumph motorcycles|Bonneville, Triumph]] | ||
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:650cc displacement motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:650cc Twin cylinder motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:650cc 4-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Street motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Twin cylinder motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Twin cylinder 4-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:4-stroke motorcycles]] | |||