Triumph Bonneville T100 50th Anniversary Edition: history, specs, pictures

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Triumph Bonneville T100 50th Anniversary Edition
Manufacturer
Production 2009
Class Cruiser
Engine
Two Cylinders Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC
Bore / Stroke 88.9mm x 88.9mm
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Horsepower 67.99 HP (50.7 KW) @ 7500RPM
Torque 50.89 ft/lbs (69.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Transmission Gear box: 5

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet, Multi-plate
Suspension Front: 41mm Forks
Rear: Adjustable Hydraulic Dampers
Brakes Front: Single 310mm Disc, 2 Piston Caliper
Rear: Single 255mm Disc, 2 Piston Caliper
Front Tire 100/90 19
Rear Tire 130/80 17
Wheelbase 59.09 inches (1501 mm)
Length 87.8 inches (2230 mm)
Width 33.11 inches (841 mm)
Seat Height 30.51 inches (775 mm)
Weight 205.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Triumph Bonneville T100 50th Anniversary Edition was a Two Cylinders Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC Cruiser motorcycle produced by Triumph in 2009. Max torque was 50.89 ft/lbs (69.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 67.99 HP (50.7 KW) @ 7500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 865.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5 transmission. 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 310mm Disc, 2 Piston Caliper in the front and a Single 255mm Disc, 2 Piston Caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm Forks while the rear was equipped with a Adjustable Hydraulic Dampers. The wheelbase was 59.09 inches (1501 mm) long.

2009 Triumph Bonneville T100 50th Anniversary Edition[edit | edit source]

2009 Triumph Bonneville T100 50th Anniversary Edition 2009 Triumph Bonneville T100 50th Anniversary Edition 2009 Triumph Bonneville T100 50th Anniversary Edition 2009 Triumph Bonneville T100 50th Anniversary Edition 2009 Triumph Bonneville T100 50th Anniversary Edition

A homage to the 1959 T100, the 2008 Bonneville T100 50th Anniversary Edition is a bike which brings back the lush details of the retro Triumph machines, and comes in a sizzling hot two-tone combination of Meriden Blue and Exotic Orange. Add in the rich chrome details and be sure this bike will turn quite a lot of heads.

Hand-painted gold pinstripes, individual numbering and a brass plate on the handlebar clamp, the 2008 Bonneville T100 50th Anniversary Edition bikes are a distinct presence. And with only 650 such machines ever made, we're looking at motorcycle history in the making.