Triumph Motorcycles has launched the all-new Black Editions of its popular Bonneville T100 and T120 today in India. The classically styled motorcycles are inspired by the legendary ’59 Bonneville; T100 and T120 Black each have their own distinctive character, enhanced by the premium finishes and signature touches of a genuine motorcycle icon.
The Bonneville T100 Black is available in two moody and sophisticated paint schemes – Jet Black & Matt Black while The T120 Black is available in Jet Black & Matt Graphite.
Styling
The Bonneville T100 and T120 Black set a new standard of capability in modern classics, with a wealth of rider-focused technology to deliver advanced control, safety and enhanced rider confidence – integrated sensitively and without compromise to maintain the authentic Bonneville style and character.
Bonneville T100
Along with all the quality enhancements offered on the T100, the T100 Black boasts even more style and sophistication featuring fully black components including wheel rims, a twin skin peashooter exhaust in a matt black finish and blacked out engine covers for a truly unique look.
Bonneville T120
With all the character, detailing, and finish of the T120, the new Bonneville T120 Black brings even more style and attitude - with a sophisticated dark brown seat and all-black detailing, including: black rims, grab rail, exhaust and engine finish.
The engine profile has been beautifully crafted to incorporate key heritage styling cues from the legendary 60's Bonneville bikes, sensitively incorporating contemporary components to maintain that iconic engine silhouette. The finish has also been taken to a new high standard, black engine covers with machined aluminium detailing on the T120 Black.
Relaxed Handling & Accessibility
Bonneville T100 Black: The new chassis and suspension set-up which significantly enhances comfort levels for the rider giving a better overall riding experience whether for long-distance journeys, everyday use, or with a pillion. The T100 Black has cartridge front forks and a longer rear suspension unit that work together to offer the rider an engaging yet easy-going riding experience. The combination of low seat height and relaxed riding stance make the T100 Black more accessible and easier to ride.
Bonneville T120 Black: Triumph Motorcycles developed an all-new chassis and suspension set-up combining the brand’s signature ride dynamic of neutrality, agility, and stability with a more comfortable seat and greater suspension travel for an engaging, yet easy-going ride. The motorcycle also offers heated grips as standard for maximum comfort and real-world practicality.
Bonneville T100 Black Features
Ride-by-Wire | Delivering enhanced rideability, feel, safety, and control, from a single throttle body. |
ABS | The latest generation anti-lock braking system – introducing a new level of safety and control yet remaining unobtrusive and with minimal visual impact. |
Switchable Traction Control | Switchable traction control via the instrument menu helps to maximize rider safety and comfort. |
Torque Assist Clutch | Designed to reduce clutch lever effort for the rider, bringing a lighter touch and feel to the clutch and making it easier to ride, and for longer. |
LED Rear Light | Incorporated into the classic design, it creates a distinctive light pattern with enhanced power efficiency and excellent visibility. |
Engine Immobiliser | Thatcham approved immobilizer incorporated into new key with high-value Triumph badge. |
USB Charging Socket | Mounted underneath the seat for convenient charging of essential devices. |
Stylish Twin Clocks | Feature-packed clocks (speedo and rev counter) cleverly incorporating a digital menu system for fingertip control while riding.
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Bonneville T120 Black Features
Speaking on the occasion, Shoeb Farooq, Business Head - Triumph Motorcycles India said: “We are excited to introduce the new members of our Bonneville range in India. The T100 Black and T120 Black have taken forward the heritage of the Bonneville family with classic design and modern capabilities. The Black Editions are a tribute to the legendary 1959 Bonneville and incorporate the styling and character of the Bonneville DNA. Both the motorcycles are being offered with Triumph Motorcycles’ custom accessory range and the riders can choose from more than 150 high-quality accessories to make their Bonneville T100 Black and T120 Black customized to reflect their personality.”
Custom Accessory Range
Both the motorcycles are built to stand out in the crowd and with Triumph Motorcycles’ custom accessory range, customers can make them more distinctive and personal.
Custom accessories for T100 Black include heated grips, a center stand and grab rail and cruise control and stunning range of premium luggage options.
The T120 Black is being offered with a garage full of custom inspired parts including:
Vance & Hines chrome peashooter style slip-on silencers, beautifully stitched seats, chrome clutch, alternator, and throttle body embellishers and an authentic 4-bar Triumph tank badge.
Customers can now save the customization of their favourite Bonneville on the Triumph India website and send it directly to the dealer, allowing them to pick their personally customized motorcycle during delivery. Triumph motorcycles India is currently offering home test ride and home deliveries of motorcycles in states where the lockdown has eased; opening dealership with all safety operating procedures in place.
Specification
| Bonneville T100 Black | Bonneville T120 Black |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, 8 valve | Liquid-cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin |
Capacity | 900cc | 1200cc |
Bore/Stroke | 84.6mm x 80mm | 97.6mm x 80mm |
Compression Ratio | 10.55:1 | 10.0:1 |
Maximum Power | 40.5 kw @ 5900 RPM | 59 kw @ 6550 RPM |
Maximum Torque | 80 Nm @ 3200 RPM | 104 Nm @ 2970 RPM |
Fuel system | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
Exhaust | Black 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin black silencers | Black 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin black silencers |
Final drive | X ring chain | X ring chain |
Clutch | Torque assist. Wet, multi-plate. Cable-operated | Wet, multi-plate assist clutch |
Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
Price & Availability
Bonneville T100 Black and T120 Black are launched at an introductory price of INR 8,87,400 lac (ex-showroom) and INR 9,97,600 lac (ex-showroom) respectively