A modern classic: the timeless appeal
of an enduring motorcycling icon matched to current technology. The
Bonneville appeals to both riders who remember this machine in its 'previous
life' and riders who appreciate classical form, modern function and the
lusty power and mechanical simplicity of parallel twin power.
The name Bonneville alone is almost enough of an attraction, and combined
with the faithful reincarnation of those flowing lines, fuss-free
performance and a sure-footed chassis, the new generation machine has a
powerful attraction.
The air-cooled 790cc engine with a 360 degree firing angle crankshaft (both
pistons ride and fall together to recreate that authentic Bonneville engine
beat) produces a hefty 60Nm (44ft-lb) of torque - a substantial 90 per cent
of it from 2750rpm all the way to the redline. And a peak power output of
61bhp at 7400rpm gives the Bonneville plenty of go.
Modern performance is wrapped in classic looks. The triangular engine cover
on the right and clutch case on the left, both in brushed and lacquered
aluminum for 2004, are authentic touches at the core of the Bonneville look.
The compact twin overhead camshafts keep the engine's top end visually
similar to previous Bonneville engines, likewise the engine breather runs in
what looks like the distinctive pushrod tube of years past. There's even a
compact and discreet frame-mounted oil-cooler to keep the running consistent
for maximum reliability.
2006
Triumph Bonneville
