The Street Twin becomes the entry-level Bonneville, and it uses a 900 cc liquid-cooled “high-torque” twin. The engine uses a 270-degree crankpin layout, and it claims 18 percent more torque, now peaking at 59 lb-ft (80 NM) at 3,200 rpm.
The new engine is mated to a five-speed transmission with a slip-assist clutch that lightens lever effort. Fuel consumption is claimed to have improved by 36 percent compared to the outgoing Bonneville.
Some modern touches include a USB port mounted by the steering head, an engine immobiliser that uses a transponder key, an LED taillight, and a trip computer.
Ten-spoke cast wheels are 18-inch at the front and 17-inch at the rear, and the bikes we were shown were equipped with Pirelli Phantom rubber. A single front disc cuts costs.
According to Triumph, the Street Twin is designed to be the most customisable and easily disassembled to swap out components, like the Vance & Hines accessory exhaust, spoke wheels, and hundreds of other accessories.
It will be available in five colours: red, silver, and three black finishes.
To read more about the complete new range of Triumph Bonnevilles, click here.
[…] For 2016 the Bonneville enters its second generation (that first gen had a 15-year run, and is still the basis of the 2016 Scrambler, Speedmaster and America models). It is an entirely new motorcycle, and I’m in Valencia, Spain to ride the Street Twin, one of five new Bonneville models launched in London a few weeks ago. […]
I like the looks of this one best, although certain aspects of it remind me an H-D “Hugger” 883 or something like that – smaller engine, built to a price, and the seat suggests to me that it was designed to minimize the seat height, to attract women. How about a T120 with cast wheels (I’m really not all that big a fan of the 60s retro look, and spoked wheels are a pain). Or this bike with a regular unstepped seat and dual discs (would just look better IMO even if the single disc is probably sufficient).
Saw the Street Twin and thought “oh yeah, they fixed my pet peeves!” and then I saw the 18-inch front wheel. Have to say, that’d be my first “accessory” change.. to a 17″. Guess they couldn’t continue to have the cheapest model also handle the best? sigh.
Wonder if it has a locking gascap and an ignition switch that also locks the steering? Hard to tell from the photos.
Since I hate the look of the T1xx both previous and new-current, no compelling reason to head to the dealer.
No new scrambler ?
Check out the pics of available kits/accessory packages here:
http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/new-triumph-bonneville-family-revealed/28362.html
Triumph is keeping the current Scrambler in its line up. The kit to change the Street Twin into a Scrambler looks like it’s basically a high rise pipe and flat seat.
I saw that – I hope that means it keeps its price point.
[…] The bare bones Bonnie with a smaller 900 cc engine, no ride modes, cast wheels, blacked out motor, shorty fenders, and a single disc up front. Ready for accessorizing according to Triumph. Click here for more info. […]