Triumph Motorcycles has launched the new Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster at a price of Rs. 11,11,500 (ex-showroom). The Bonneville Speedmaster is the most affordable cruiser in the Triumph Motorcycles line-up and is based on the Triumph Bonneville Bobber but there are several changes that set apart the Speedmaster from the Bobber. The Speedmaster shares its engine, chassis and cycle parts with the Bobber, but there are other differences, including the Speedmaster's two-up capability. Here's a look at the most significant changes on the new Bonneville Speedmaster, and if it's worth the extra you pay for over the Bonneville Bobber.
The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster has a relaxed riding posture with forward set footpegs
The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster is based on the Bonneville Bobber, and the most noticeable difference is that the Speedmaster has a pillion seat, and it has a slightly different riding position. So, the Bonneville Speedmaster has revised ergonomics with a laid back cruiser riding style, with a swept back beach style handlebar and forward-set footpegs for relaxed cruising. The Speedmaster is also the heavier bike with 245.5 kg dry weight, while the Bobber tips the scales with a dry weight of 228 kg.
The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster gets two riding modes, ABS, traction control and even cruise control
The Speedmaster retains the same rider aids as the Bobber, including ride-by-wire with a choice of two riding modes (Road and Rain), switchable traction control and standard ABS. Both bikes also get a torque-assist clutch and the same underseat suspension - a KYB monoshock. But the Speedmaster's rear shock gets less real wheel travel at 73.3 mm while the Bobber uses the same shock but gets slightly more 77 mm suspension travel. The Bonneville Speedmaster also gets standard cruise control, which the Bobber doesn't have. The Speedmaster also gets a larger 12-litre fuel tank, but the Bobber only has a 9.1-litre fuel tank.
The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster gets twin disc brakes and sharper rake
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For braking, the Bonneville Bobber gets a 310 mm front disc gripped by a Nissin two-piston floating caliper, but the Bonneville Speedmaster gets dual 310 mm discs on the front wheel, gripped by Brembo two-piston floating calipers. The front suspension though remains the same, with a Kayaba 41 mm fork, but the steering rake has been slightly altered. The rear brakes on both bikes remain the same, with a single 255 mm disc, gripped by a Nissin single floating caliper.
The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster gets fatter rubber at the front, but a smaller 16-inch wheel
The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster gets a slightly different steering geometry with a sharper rake, and a different size front wheel. The Bobber gets a 19-inch front wheel with a 100/90 front tyre while the Speedmaster gets a 16-inch front wheel, but a fatter 130/90 front tyre. Rear wheels and tyres are identical on both bikes, with a 150/80 tyre shod on the 16-inch wheel. Both bikes get Avon Cobra tyres developed specifically for the Bobber and Speedmaster.
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster is available with two custom kits - Maverick and Highway with prices starting at Rs. 1.1 lakh for the Maverick kit
The Triumph Bonneville Bobber is available at Rs. 9,56,000 (ex-showroom), while the Bonneville Speedmaster price is at Rs. 11,11,500 (ex-showroom). The Speedmaster may be slightly more expensive, but it offers a more practical cruiser than the Bobber, which is a 'rider-only' motorcycle. For an additional Rs. 1.1 lakh over the ex-showroom price, you can opt for the Maverick 'inspiration' kit, which offers a flat handlebar, single leather seat, and blacked out Vance & Hines exhausts. Alternately, customers can also opt for the Highway inspiration kit, for an additional Rs. 1.26 lakh, which offers a windshield, pillion seat rest and leather panniers.
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