Mixing classic styling with contemporary tech, Triumph Motorcycle India has added a new variant to its Bonneville range with the all-new Speedmaster. The new Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster has been launched at a price of Rs. 11.11 lakh (ex-showroom, India) and is based on the Bobber platform but designed for more laid back style. The design is distinctly retro and inspired from the original Speedmaster of the early 2000a and the old-school Bonneville America. Compared to the Bobber, the new Bonnie derivative gets a different riding geometry while the rake angle is smaller too for more relaxed riding. In addition, the bike gets the pillion seat as well, which makes a lot more practical to live with over the Bobber.
Power comes from the same 1200 cc parallel-twin engine seen on the T120 as well as the Bobber, tuned for 76 bhp and 106 Nm of peak torque. The motor is paired to a 6-speed gearbox. Suspension duties are handled by 41 mm forks up front but gets an open cartridge system, while the rear gets a monoshock unit with a dual rate spring for a more comfortable ride quality. Braking performance comes courtesy of Brembo-sourced 310 mm disc at the front and a 255 mm disc at the rear with Nissin calipers at either end. The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster uses the same fat tyres as the Bobber with 130/90 section up front and a 150/80 section tyre at the rear.
Much like the other Triumph Bonneville bikes on sale, the Speedmaster will come with a host of rider assist features including two riding modes, ABS and traction control. There's Cruise Control too offered as standard. With a dry weight of 245.5 kg, the Speedmaster is on the heavier side but not out of place with its rivals.
Speaking of which, Triumph's newest offering will be taking on the cruiser range from Harley-Davidson along with the Indian Scout as well as the newly launched Kawasaki Z900RS. While bookings for the model have already begun, deliveries should commence in the following days. The Speedmaster is being locally assembled at the British brand's facility in Haryana.
Catch the highlights from the new Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster launch here:
