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New Bonneville in the works?

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#42 ·
The Bonneville line needs to go on a diet! If adding 10HP adds 50lbs then it's the wrong direction. I'm not big fan of most flat-track concepts and the one shown above misses the mark by a bit on a few styling elements, especially considering it doesn't appear to shave much weight, but it can be done:




 
#44 ·
The Bonneville line needs to go on a diet! If adding 10HP adds 50lbs then it's the wrong direction. I'm not big fan of most flat-track concepts and the one shown above misses the mark by a bit on a few styling elements, especially considering it doesn't appear to shave much weight, but it can be done:



Now this one looks sharp! Love the drum brakes! If they could do drum brakes with decent braking power, I love the retro look & simplicity of drums, no messing with fluid, etc. Please don't flame me for this :) I know discs have better power. Love everything else about it, too. Chances of Triumph offering a model with drum brakes? Probably about 0.01%. lol
 
#70 ·
I've wanted a Thruxton- R, soooooo here it is.
Alloy wheels for lighter weight and better handling, YES!
Looks like the same blue used on the Mustang..... NICE!

I'd make that mine in a heart beat, bring it! :D



Regards, Paul
 
#55 · (Edited)
when an engine changes to water cooling power can easily follow. octane limits how an engine is tuned, heat having a big effect. more power more heat add lean epa setups add more heat. water cooling an engine will allow more aggressive timing more compression which can build earlier cylinder pressure for more torque, harley is quietly developing systems to keep their big dinosaur engines, their lo compression and conservative power help but the upsizing will kill them, unfortunately air cooling will go the way of our simple carbs, whoever hides it best will have a better looking bike. i like simplicity, it will be easier to build a lighter air cooler street tracker, maybe we will get better suspension + brakes to bolt on our older models at a lower cost!!!
 
#56 ·
I've noticed that the oil cooler on the Bonnie is so much larger then the cooler on my 72 bonnie. It is a large cooler that can be converted to a water cooler with out too much problems, other then designing a water jacketed block, and then store a small oil cooler in a less conspicuous spot. Thus not changing the looks at all.
 
#60 ·
Looks great. I would love to see a triple in a standard frame. Did you ever notice that you never see any triples like the Thunderbird or Adventurer for sale. I would like to see the 1150 engine in the Speedmaster or America.
 
#67 ·
The dream Bonneville SE-R...

1. Inverted forks with dual disc Brembo's and switchable ABS.
2. 1,000 cc's... free breathing and Arrow exhaust.
3. Six speed trans.
4. Ohlein's rear suspension.
5. Standard width 17 inch alloy wheels for a wide variety of tires.
6. Less than 500 lbs... much less if possible...

I'll take mine in black...

NFE
 
#71 ·
Triumph already makes a 1700 cc twin...the Thunderbird. Now, I'd like to see them make a standard with that motor.
 
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