Triumph Bonneville T100

The Triumph Bonneville T100 [ bɔnvɪl ] is an undisguised motorcycle of the British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles. The Bonneville 790, from which the T100 derived constructively was presented at the Intermot motorcycle show in Munich in September 2000. The T100 was produced from 2002 to 2006 in the English Hinckley in Leicestershire, to be then fitted in Chonburi in Thailand. The sales designation T100 refers to the achievable maximum speed (161 km / h) was for sale starting at about 100 miles per hour.

  • 3.1 Paul Smith Series
  • 3.2 Special Edition
  • 3.3 50th Anniversary Special

Conception

The name Bonneville as a model designation introduced a Triumph 1959. It is an allusion to the regular world record attempts that are being made on the dried up part of the eponymous Salt Lake in Utah. In tests with a prototype of the original Bonneville, the test driver Johnny Allen presented with 214.5 mph (about 345 km / h ) set a new speed world record for motorcycles.

The unfaired motorcycle T100 is the technical basis of a number of other bikes like the Thruxton and Scrambler, Triumph marketed under the product line Modern Classics. The Bonneville is the best selling Triumph motorcycle world.

Construction

The Bonneville T100 was designed by John mocket and David Stride. Originally fitted with an engine of 790 cc capacity, was used from 2005 a year earlier used in the Triumph Thruxton 900 engine with 865 cc.

Drive

It is driven by a naked bike air-cooled two -cylinder engine. The transversely mounted in-line engine has a displacement of 865 cc and produces a nominal output of 50.3 kW (68 hp) at an engine speed of 7400 min -1 and a maximum torque of 70 Nm at 5800 min -1. The two cylinders have a bore diameter of 90 mm, the piston has a stroke of 68 mm and a compression ratio of 10,2:1.

The four-stroke engine has two inputs per cylinder and two exhaust valves, which are actuated by dual overhead camshafts. The DC Runners has a firing interval of 360 degrees, the construction-related vibrations of the parallel twin can be reduced by two balance shafts. The mixture is prepared by a twin carburettor with throttle position sensor and electric carburetor heat. For cold starts, a choke was present.

Triumph replaced the 2007 model year from the carburetor to an electronically controlled fuel injection. The sequential multipoint injection was required to comply with the stringent limits of European emission standard Euro -3. In addition to the enhanced levels of pollutants, the fuel injection also has advantages in the cold-start relative to petrol engines. In order to preserve the retro style of the 1960s, the fuel injection has been "hidden" in a carburetor body dummy.

The bike accelerates in 5.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and reaches a top speed of 185 km / h

Landing gear

The chassis consists of a loop frame made of steel tube. The front wheel is guided by a telescopic fork with 41 mm Kayaba fork diameter and 120 mm of travel and delayed by a 310 mm disc with twin piston calipers. The rear suspension consists of a Doppelarmschwinge of steel tubing with two adjustable struts, compress the maximum of 106 mm. The drivable weight is 225 kg, the maximum load of 200 kg.

Kraftstoff-/Abgassystem

The fuel tank holds 16 liters and allows a theoretical range of 285 km. The average fuel consumption is 6.1 liters per 100 km. The 2 -into-2 exhaust system has exhaust manifold made ​​of stainless steel, chrome-plated two -way catalytic converters and mufflers.

Special models and series

Paul Smith Series

2006 was designed by the British fashion designer Paul Smith signed a series of nine T100, which have been individually issued and offered as an exhibition and advertising pieces in its sale transactions. Although the bikes were on sale exclusively in stores by Paul Smith, produced Triumph of the two designs, " Multi- Union " and "Live Fast" a limited edition of 50 units each. Each bike is numbered and authenticated with a writing signed by Paul Smith and John Bloor certificate.

Special Edition

The Bonneville SE was presented in July 2008 at the dealer conference of triumph. The suffix SE stands for Special Edition. The SE has matched the speedometer and tachometer, specially polished valve cover on a black painted engine block, chrome Triumph lettering on the fuel tank, cast rims, brushed silencer, shortened fenders and a lower and narrower seat. The SE 2009 is inspired in the T140D Special Edition from 1979, the first Triumph motorcycle with welded wheels and electronic ignition.

50th Anniversary Special

In 2009 they had the special edition 50th Anniversary Bonneville, which was based on the T100. Only 650 units were produced, all of which had a unique serial number and were delivered with a numbered plaque on the handlebar and a writing signed by John Bloor certificate. The 50th Anniversary designation refers to the original Bonneville.

Reviews

" Built to relish to sniff the wind of a recent motorcycle era and not being able to cope with a specific yield in the shortest possible time, the T100 is one of the best ways to combine Oldie -feeling with the reliability and low maintenance of a modern motorcycle. "

"With the Bonneville T100 Triumph delivers a retro bike at its finest. Classic than with this roadster can be in the 21st century hardly drive motorcycle. "

" Ignition integrated on the lamp side of the lamp holder and separate steering lock are very impractical and cheaply made, which we have seen already solved better. Traditional bonds are quite nice, but if they are always handy to be seen. Petrol tap, choke left operated on the carburetor, and pressed the electric starter: the motor is running or it is not running? Big disappointment is spreading. The Bonneville has come very modern and adheres very purely subjective to the noise regulations. "

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