New Triumph Bonneville models finally launched in India

Triumph recently announced a new range of Bonneville motorcycles to replace their aging, but very significant model lineup. There’s a new Street Twin base model, a T120 classic-inspired variant and a much more potent Thruxton R on offer in India, starting today.

Triumph have done a lot of work on the new range of Bonnies, and they’re all-new. The motor, for instance, is now liquid-cooled and has a host of electronic aids including ride-by-wire, ride modes and traction control. ABS is standard across the range. The engine is also available in 900cc and 1200cc capacities, with a stress on meaty torque coming in early and staying flat up through the rev range. For the Street Twin, Triumph claims 80Nm from the 900cc parallel-twin, while the T120 generate 105Nm from its larger 1200cc motor. The Thruxton R generates 112Nm from a tuned 1200 engine.

Interestingly, Triumph have decided to go the Harley way and quote only torque figures. This actually makes sense in many ways, since torque is what your bum feels when you twist the throttle, and is a more realistic assessment of performance. That said, international reports indicate that the new Street Twin actually makes less horsepower than the outgoing model, but on a recent press ride in Spain, very few complained of a lack of power. Styling is very refined and clever, maintaining an authentic, classic vibe despite all the accommodations for modern tech and regulations.
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The best parts about the new Bonneville range are the prices. The Speed Twin starts at Rs 6.9 lac ex-showroom, while the T120 starts at Rs 8.7 lac. Thruxton R prices are pending.