Bobber Trumpet

[mossy1200]

Just launched, the Bonneville Bobber, a genuine factory custom, iconic and authentic with tons of attitude. Arriving in nz in 2017.

I do like the look of this Bonneville.

[AllanB]

Looks pretty cool.

[YellowDog]

Yes, I got the email on that one too. Looks pretty cool

[ellipsis]

...how to make a previously handsome motorcycle look fucking horrible, more like....

[Voltaire]

...how to make a previously handsome motorcycle look fucking horrible, more like....

Agreed, clearly cool has changed.

Things that don't do it for me:
brown seats
exhaust wrap
lack of guards/fenders
stupid sideways numberplates
oversized tyres
digital speedos
steam punk


Peak Bonnie was 1969, the rest since are just fat pigs.

[Cosmik de Bris]

That style doesn't do it for me, all I can see is a fat american sitting on it.

[YellowDog]

That style doesn't do it for me, all I can see is a fat american sitting on it.

Well yes, it is certainly designed for the US market and I think it looks the part too.

For me, the most annoying feature is the seat.

So far as an older Bonnevilles go, I rode an SE a coupe of years ago and (apart from the sound) it was streets ahead of the Bonnevilles of the 60s and 70s. No oil leaks either

[Akzle]

a genuine factory custom

[Blackbird]

So far as an older Bonnevilles go, I rode an SE a coupe of years ago and (apart from the sound) it was streets ahead of the Bonnevilles of the 60s and 70s. No oil leaks either

Ditto. 18 months ago, Hamilton Motorcycles gave me a demo bonnie whilst my Street Triple was being serviced. I was seriously impressed with just how nice it was to ride both in town and on the open road. Relatively low seat height was perfect for my height too.

Can't say that the bobber causes a stirring in the loins but I'm seriously thinking of replacing the GSX-S 1000 with a 1200 Bonnie next year.

[Voltaire]

Well yes, it is certainly designed for the US market and I think it looks the part too.

For me, the most annoying feature is the seat.

So far as an older Bonnevilles go, I rode an SE a coupe of years ago and (apart from the sound) it was streets ahead of the Bonnevilles of the 60s and 70s. No oil leaks either

In the same way the 'new' Beetle and Mini are I suppose....a sad but reliable reflection of what once was cool.

This is a Triumph Bonneville.


The hinckley ones are nice tribute bikes.
I had a Thruxton pretty freking boring bike. Can't believe I traded my Ducati 900ssie on it.

[Big Dog]

Not my cup o chai... but then it would be boring of they all were.
Nice to see a factory effort though.

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[AllanB]

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[HenryDorsetCase]

This is a Triumph Bonneville.

Incorrect.

That year Bonneville should have at least 4 imperial tablespoons of oil underneath it.

I reckon its been photoshopped

[mossy1200]

Incorrect.

That year Bonneville should have at least 4 imperial tablespoons of oil underneath it.

I reckon its been photoshopped

Wouldn't hey drain the oil the roll it to a fresh piece of ground for the photo after a quick wipe.

[Swivel]

Never liked the bobber style bikes but this doesn't look too bad I guess.