Triumph Bonneville Ewan McGregor Special Edition

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Triumph Bonneville Ewan McGregor Special Edition
Manufacturer
Production 2008
Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Ignition Digital
Transmission 5 Speed
Frame Tubular steel cradle, swing arm: twin-sided, tubular steel
Suspension Front: 41mm Kayaba telescopic forks
Rear: Kayaba chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Brakes Front: Single 310 mm disc, 2 piston calipers
Rear: Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston calipers
Front Tire 100/90 19
Rear Tire 130/80 17
Wheelbase 1500 mm / 59.1 in
Seat Height 775 mm / 30.5 in
Weight 205 kg / 451 lbs (dry), 226 kg / 499 lbs (wet)
Fuel Capacity 16.6 Liters / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air-cooled cooled Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 9.2:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet, multi plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 100/90 19 front tire and a 130/80 17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 310 mm disc, 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston calipers in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm Kayaba telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Kayaba chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload. The Bonneville Ewan McGregor Special Edition was fitted with a 16.6 Liters / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 205 kg / 451 lbs. The wheelbase was 1500 mm / 59.1 in long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Triumph Bonneville Ewan McGregor Special Edition









This year Triumph celebrates 50 years from when the first Bonneville was produced and in order to mark the half of century of existence on roads around the world, the British manufacturer has created two brand new limited edition models, one designed by Belfast, and the other by Ewan McGregor. Cleverly blending traditional British style and charismatic performance, the Triumph Bonneville is the perfect roadster and a modern design classic. Its unique looks and exhilarating riding experience have made the Bonneville the motorcycle of choice for generations of fast-living individuals including screen idols from Steve McQueen, James Dean and Marlon Brando, through to George Clooney and Nicholas Cage. Triumph is marking the occasion by producing two unique one-off designs for the Bonneville, each conceived by an iconic collaborator, synonymous with style and British motorcycling: Hollywood star Ewan McGregor and designer of high-end motorcycling fashion, Belstaff.

Renowned motorcycle enthusiast, Ewan McGregor, has created a design that reflects the Bonneville’s rich heritage. The design incorporates a copper-plated tank, with black waxed cotton by Belstaff on the seat and side panel and is inspired by one of his own vintage bikes, as well as his love of the legendary motorcycle enthusiast (and Triumph rider), Steve McQueen. Ewan explains, “I wanted to use a traditional waxed cotton material as it has such a resonance with the history of style in motorcycling and mix it with the tradition of coppering tanks.  I am a huge fan of Steve McQueen and his films from the 1960s, and the font that I have chosen for the Triumph logo harks back to that golden era of biking. “This is such an exciting project for me – the Bonneville has to be the ultimate in iconic British motorcycles, so the chance to create my very own design and see it through to production is amazing.”

Ewan McGregor’s specially designed bike will be auctioned for his chosen charity, UNICEF for whom he is an ambassador.

Make Model Triumph Bonneville Ewan McGregor Special Edition
Year 2008
Engine Type Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement 865 cc / 52.8 cu in
Bore X Stroke 90 x 68 mm
Cooling System Air-cooled
Compression 9.2:1
Lubrication Wet sump
Engine Oil Synthetic, 15W/50
Induction Multipoint Sequential Fuel injection
Ignition Digital
Max Power 49 kW / 66 hp @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque 71 Nm / 7.24 kgf-m / 52 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Clutch Wet, multi plate
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Chain, X-ring
Frame Tubular steel cradle, swing arm: twin-sided, tubular steel
Front Suspension 41mm Kayaba telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension Kayaba chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel 106 mm / 4.17 in
Front Brakes Single 310 mm disc, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston calipers
Wheels Front 36 Spokes, 19 x 2.5 in
Wheels Rear 36 Spokes, 17 x 3.5 in
Front Tire 100/90 19
Rear Tire 130/80 17
Rake 28°
Trail 110 mm / 4.3 in
Dimensions Length 2230 mm / 87.8 in Width 840 mm / 33.1 in Height 1100 mm / 43.3 in
Wheelbase 1500 mm / 59.1 in
Seat Height 775 mm / 30.5 in
Dry Weight 205 kg / 451 lbs
Wet Weight 226 kg / 499 lbs
Fuel Capacity 16.6 Liters / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal