Triumph today launched the 2016 Triumph Bonneville range with the StreetTwin priced at Rs 690000/-. The Bonneville T120 was launched at Rs 870000/-. Prices Ex-Showroom Delhi. The StreetTwin will be available from March 2016, while the T120 will be available from April 2016.

Delivering a peak torque of 80Nm at a low 3200rpm, 18% more than the previous generation. The Bonneville Street Twin is engineered with a  270degree firing interval for a smooth and linear power delivery. Power for the bike is at 55Ps @ 5900rpm.

The T120 produces 105Nm at 3100rpm and will be available in Lava Red, Cranberry Red/ Aluminium Silver, Jet Black, Jet Black/ Pure White.

The Thruxton R produces 112Nm at 4950rpm and is available in Diablo Red and Silver Ice. Price for the bike has not been disclosed. It will be available from July 2016.

A family of three exciting new motorcycles with 100% authentic Bonneville character, style and presence – all featuring a class-defining level of performance, capability and quality, driven by an allnew Bonneville engine family. With a dedicated chassis and suspension package for each new model and a carefully integrated package of rider-focused technology for enhanced confidence, control and performance, the new Bonneville family all ride and handle how a class-leading, truly modern classic should.

Speaking on the occasion, Vimal Sumbly, Managing Director, Triumph Motorcycles India, said ‘Our classics already enjoy a huge fan following here in India with people from all walks of life enjoying these iconic motorcycles. Modern classics are becoming more and more popular since people today are looking for character, style and fun. For us here in India this is the perfect timing since this market is fast expanding. We’re extremely excited about the 3 new Bonneville’s that have unveiled here in India today. The models selected for India are a result of the feedback we received directly from our customers and are very sure of their success within the India market.

The new Bonneville model line-up for India

Three all new Bonneville models – all with 100% authentic character, beautifully enhanced styling and truly modern performance.

The Street Twin is our most contemporary, fun and accessible new Bonneville, powered by an all-new high torque 900cc engine. With its unique character, distinctive sound, stripped-back styling and dynamic riding experience, the new Street Twin is the perfect Bonneville for today’s rider and the perfect starting point for personalisation.

The Street Twin’s fun, engaging and easy-going riding experience comes courtesy of an all-new chassis and suspension – designed to bring Triumph’s signature ride dynamic of neutrality and agility, and deliver refined and intuitive handling. The Street Twin sets a new standard of modern capability, with a wealth of rider-focused technology to deliver advanced control, safety and enhanced rider confidence, integrated sensitively and without compromise, to maintain its authentic Bonneville style and character. The Street Twin is an exciting contemporary take on the original Bonneville silhouette, with stripped-back styling, clean lines and minimal bodywork.

The timeless style and iconic character of the original 1959 model is reborn in the classy and authentic Bonneville T120. Crafted to the highest standard of detailing, quality and finish, and matched by the capability and performance of a truly modern classic. Powered by the all-new Bonneville 1200cc high torque engine, fed by beautiful, authentically styled, twin throttle body. Inspired by the legendary 1959 Bonneville and styled to incorporate more of the original’s iconic DNA, with a significantly higher level of finish, beautifully authentic detailing and standard of equipment that sets a new benchmark.

The Bonneville T120 features a wealth of original detailing and a new level of standard equipment, including deep chrome multi-piece badges, grab rail and wheel rims, centre stand, heated grips and innovative twin skinned chrome exhaust headers and peashooter style silencers – developed specifically to minimise heat discoloration and deliver that authentic ‘straight through’ pipe run.

Also showcased today was the all new 1200cc Thruxton R, the real deal. With genuine poise, power and performance, it is the ultimate modern classic café racers. With beautifully imposing and authentic styling, it has the power, braking, performance and handling to live up to its legendary name.

The new Thruxton chassis and suspension is all about sharp handling that really delivers on its café racer looks. With sporting ergonomics, clip-on bars, fully adjustable suspension and 17inch front wheel, for stunning handling and agility, combined with Triumph’s signature ride dynamic of neutrality, agility and stability, the new Thruxton R delivers a truly engaged and thrilling ride. A striking and imposing evolution of the iconic Thruxton racer with the same ‘flat-on-the-tank’ ethos and streamlined sports silhouette, it is crafted with styling cues from classic Thurxton’s of the late ’60s and features an incredible level of detailing, including a uniquely beautiful new Monza-style filler cap.

The 900cc high torque engine of the new Street Twin. Delivering a massive peak torque figure of 80Nm at a low 3200 rpm – which is an amazing 18% more than the previous generation, delivered low down and across the whole rev range. Benefitting from the pinpoint accuracy and instant throttle response of Triumph’s next generation ride-by-wire fuel-injection and engine management system, the Bonneville Street Twin is engineered with a charismatic 270° firing interval for an immaculately smooth, linear power delivery through the smooth five-speed gearbox.

The 1200cc high torque engine of the Bonneville T120. The engine profile has been beautifully crafted to incorporate key heritage styling cues from the legendary 60’s Bonneville bikes, sensitively incorporating contemporary components to maintain that iconic engine sillouette. The finish has also been taken to a new high standard, with brushed aluminium engine covers, with elegant bronze detailing, on the T120.

The game-changing 1200cc high power ‘Thruxton spec’ engine. This all-new ‘low inertia – high performance’ six-speed engine features a lighter crank, higher compression and unique airbox. Behind the new 1200 engines stylish exterior sits a cutting-edge liquid cooling system, carefully integrated to minimise its visual impact whilst achieving cleaner emissions and enhancing fuel efficiency.

All with truly modern capability, including the pinpoint accuracy and instant throttle response of Triumph’s next generation ride-by-wire fuel-injection system, and liquid cooling that improves fuel economy by an amazing 36% on the Street Twin alone. In addition, the 1200’s all feature rider modes for enhanced responsiveness and control.

 More about these two bikes can be read here!