Hey Look, It’s A Triumph Factory Custom Bobber

Triumph continues to remix its old ideas into new special-edition machines with the release of the new TFC Bonneville Bobber.

As the initials imply, this is part of the Triumph Factory Custom program, taking one of their Bobber models and gussying it up in limited-edition numbers. So what’s different?

The most noticeable changes will be skin-deep, as is usually the case with TFC models. In this case, you get glossy-finished carbon-fiber bodywork covered in two-tone paint with hand-laid marble gold accents on the tank and side panels, with the artist’s signature underneath the tank. Much flashier than the bobbers that Von Dutch would have cranked out back in the day. There are also gold accents on the suspension, and even the final drive is a gold chain.

However, Triumph went beyond the aesthetics on this bike, and say they’ve actually tickled the engine to make more power. As per their PR:

Its legendary 1200cc Bonneville twin engine is custom tuned to reach a peak power of 77 HP (78PS) at a lower 6,000 rpm and achieves its peak torque of 78.18 ft-lb (106Nm) at just 3,750 rpm. This enhances low-end responsiveness, giving the TFC an effortlessly powerful feel. The TFC also has a new Sport riding mode, adding to Road and Rain modes, which provides an even more instant throttle response.

Of course, there is a new set of mufflers, a twin slash-cut matte black setup from Akrapovic with carbon-fiber trim and a “deep, hot-rod sound that perfectly matches the bike’s assertive character.” Uh, OK.

Other tweaks include a set of clip-on handlebars, a 19-inch front wheel, Ohlins suspension, a black leather seat, and Brembo M50 calipers mated to 310mm discs. Have you ever wanted to see a bobber ripping a stoppie? With that setup, you should be able to.

All the changes add up to a 5kg weight loss (237 kg wet weight), with improved handling as a result. MSRP in Canada is $21,295, but with only 750 machines built for next year (each individually numbered), the worldwide market will probably eat them all up despite the high MSRP. See more details at Triumph’s website here.