T120’s timeless design together with high build quality makes it an object of desire that compels one to pout over its every detail, piece by piece. Also new is the confidence-inspiring high specification 310mm Nissin twin disc front brakes with twin-piston calipers and a 255mm single-disc rear brake with single-piston Nissin caliper. Shuffling between ratios on the 6 speeder is effortless thanks to precise shifts from the gearbox unit. Once past the initial hesitation to turn in, the Bonnie is enjoyable when ridden along fast flowing turns. The dual-clock instrumentation and LED DRL’s on the round headlamp keeps things clean. A 270 degree firing interval gives it a distinct exhaust note, not to mention higher peak torque at lower engine revs. Each bike comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by Triumph CEO Nick Bloor and both of Ekins’ daughters. Triumph’s attempt here is authentic and straight out of the box. These Bud-Ekins machines feature a beautiful twin-tone paintjob that includes a hand-painted coach line and a unique California “flying globe” Bud Ekins logo on the tank and the Snowdonia-white front fender. A sucker for details and common sense, he loves getting his hands dirty every once in a while. Braking is via twin 310mm discs up front gripped by two piston Nissin calipers, and two piston Nissin caliper over a 255mm disc out back. - Overdrive (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true); Started in 2008, RushLane is India's leading auto news website. – ABS The bulb shield is embossed with the Triumph logo. A cursory glance at the original design is enough to fathom how Triumph has cleverly updated its cycle parts without skimping on the charismatic Bonneville template. Like the Street Twin, the focus for Triumph was to create an engine that delivers usable power. Nevertheless, at Rs 8.7 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) the T120 is a great motorcycle that will do the daily commute as well as the occasional road trip. The motorcycle, with its simple silhouette and pure no-nonsense stance, makes it an extremely likable machine. The Triumph Bonneville T120 now gets a bigger heart and a new chassis. Thanks to the 25.5-degree steering head with a compact, 56.9-inch wheelbase and 4.1 inches of trail. At the time, it displaced 650cc. Instantaneous fuel consumption tethered fuel economy in between 3-6 l/100km. The T120 though just rides that wave of torque and climbs up without even a hint of hesitation. Engineering brilliance shines in this parallel twin’s free revving nature, which is devoid of bothersome vibrations. How good is it really? Its attractive slab seat not only looks cool, but is well padded to enhance ride comfort. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission with a torque-assist slipper clutch and chain final drive. From the extensive optional accessory range, single-button cruise control and heated grips are available. The Bonnie is powered by a altogether new 1200c 8V SOHC HT (High Torque) parallel twin cylinder engine. As the guys over at Triumph say, "this is what the Bonneville would have been had it been developed and manufactured today". The motorcycle is replete in retro appeal thanks to smart disguising of modern bits in to this historic brand. It also packs in traction control, ride modes (Rain/Road). – LED rear light Displacement capacity has nearly been doubled now, and original iconic details and features are still retained. Named after the historic salt flats of Utah, the ‘Bonnie‘ as it is fondly known, has little to do with the salt surfaced ‘land of speed’ records. Triumph claims that the new Bonneville T120 is the ultimate modern classic. The motorcycle uses a 1200cc parallel twin that makes 80PS and 105Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. When compared to the the older Bonnie, the rake angle has been made sharper and the trail and wheelbase too has been reduced. Suspension setups are not exactly sophisticated to be precise. A chronometer styled LED instrument pack houses speedometer and a tachometer, twin digital displays for fuel gauge, and other tell-tale lights. In fact, other than the meaty soundtrack, you can almost not tell that the motor is running. It had all the old school charm of the classic British twin, but with all the technological advancements available this side of James Bond's exploding pen. With a chassis that remained more or less unchanged in its transition from the Street Twin, I was certain that the new T120 would take all the great qualities of the Street Twin and throw more displacement and more horsepower into the mix. The visuals of the R nineT /5 includes laced wheels, front forks, black rubber fork gaiters, chrome exhaust, and cyclops headlight. And the thing I loved most of all was that it was a bike my wife loved. All Rights Reserved, � Copyright TopSpeed. But that's okay, because all you will miss out on is some paint and finish differences. BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 220d road test review - Finally a compact luxury sedan worth your money?.. Before you know it, you will be chucking the T120 into corners. Celebrating the icon, the brand has unfurled limited editions of both the Bonneville models with fresh colors that take you back to the T120 Bonneville 650 bike of 1959, the era that announced the beginning of a cultural explosion that lives on in every Triumph Modern Classic. Coming to the bike’s handling abilities, Triumph has topped it up with a KYB 41mm cartridge front forks and a hidden monoshock RSU for unrivaled rider and pillion comfort. The classic chrome ring headlight houses a LED DRL. As I said before, the T120 comes with a full suite of electronics. The beautifully styled minimalism is depicted from every angle on this bike. Its meaty torque delivery propels it ahead without sounding busy when pushed into action. India’s largest auto media for the bike & car community for over 22 years. Triumph Bonneville Tested Suspension is handled by preload adjustable twin shocks mounted on the exposed chassis. These are signed by Nick Bloor, Triumph CEO and both of Bud Ekins’ daughters, Susan Ekins and Donna Ekins. The upgraded ECU is fed in with inputs by an impressively crisp ride by wire throttle. Tubular-steel members make up the double-downtube, double-cradle frame with pretty decent cornering capabilities for a cruiser. T120 offers 2 drive modes, rain and road. Dating back to the 1950s when the first gen T120 broke cover, the Bonnie ran on a parallel twin engine as it does currently. In all other conditions, the power delivery is so gentle and smooth that the electronics never have to cut in. – LED DRL Headlight The traction control is a bit lazy and only interferes in situations where you're riding on super low traction surfaces – sand for example. Triumph’s 1200cc parallel-twin remains untouched, firing every 270-degrees with a 10:1 compression ratio. 120 is built on its timeless design, easy to identify, relate to, more like a Porsche 911. Over the years, a deeper conscience of machines moving body and soul has given him a crisp grasp over the concepts of motorcycling. It has a unique twin airbox setup, carb-styled twin throttle bodies, special intake and exhaust system, new output shaft, and elegant packaging that allows the straight-line exhausts to hide the Euro5-compliant catalytic converters. But as I said before, the wonderful thing about the T120 is that the plush ride takes absolutely nothing away from the way the motorcycle handles. Their Bonneville range is selling as fast as they can make them, and now they are coming up with a limited run of their Bonneville T120 and T100 models. Commemorating a motorcycle icon, Triumph gave their retro Bonneville machines a southern California special, courtesy - the top racer in the 1950s - Bud Ekins. As a result, the motorcycle has become a lot sharper to ride, much like the Street Twin. There’s an underseat USB socket as well. This despite having a ton of torque on offer anywhere in the rev range. Image gallery: Triumph Bonneville T120 Black first ride review. – Torque-Assist Clutch In fact, for a motorcycle that looks so retro, there is nothing retro about the kind of performance, dynamics and comfort that Triumph has managed to pack into it. Motorcycle Reviews. Rest assured, T120 remains in a class of its own that charms the rider with an overall package rather than outright screaming performance, or sportsbike like handling. We go on a 1,000 km road trip to see how true their claim is. There is absolutely no knocking or protest from the engine. The suspension is set up rather soft. 6 cog transmission assisted with torque assist clutch makes pulling away and battling traffic with constant clutch-ins a less tedious affair. As a result, Triumph was able to give the motorcycle traction control and two riding modes. All in all, it is a well put together package maintaining a classy and simple design with fantastic detailing. Celebrating the top motocross and desert racer, Hollywood stuntman and one of Steve McQueen’s closest friends, the British manufacturer gave the T120 a visual exercise with its beautiful California-inspired paint scheme and a range of dedicated individual details and touches. The chrome grab rail gives a miss leaving the black leather saddle with white piping around stand out. In contrast, the chrome pea shooter mufflers scream ‘classic. And that is exactly what Triumph has done. I couldn't agree more. Top 5 new Retro Classics/Standards coming in 2020, Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display, 2020 Triumph Bud Ekins Bonneville T120 Special Edition, 310mm Nissin twin disc front brakes with twin-piston calipers, a 255mm single-disc rear brake with single-piston Nissin caliper. – 2 Riding modes Designed specifically for the Bonneville range, Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp OE tyres do a fantastic job in the T120, which rides on 100/90 – 18 M/C 65H TL front, and 150/70 R17 M/C TL 69H rear wheels. The T120 uses conventional forks up front with twin,  dual rate shocks at the back. To achieve all this with all the modern and complex electronics and wirings, Triumph has done a pretty good job of packing everything tightly under covers to showcase the simplicity of this styling. On cobble stone roads, over manhole covers and even over broken stretches of tarmac, you cannot feel a thing. The motor by itself transfers absolutely no vibrations through the seat, handlebars or the foot pegs. RushLane Facebook Groups - CrashLane, SpyLane, InfoLane, MemeLane, SnagLane. Legions of riders were born through the iconic ’59 Triumph Bonneville, and a whole movement of expression began in music, art, and culture, from rock ’n’ roll to Andy Warhol to Steve McQueen and Bud Ekins. 2019 Triumph Bonneville T120 pictures, prices, information, and specifications. – Passenger grab rail.