Triumph Bonneville T120 launched at Rs 8.7 lakh

Triumph Motorcycles India expanded its Bonneville range as the new Bonneville T120 was launched today at Rs 8.7 lakh ex-showroom Delhi. At a glance, it’s hard to distinguish the new Triumph Bonneville T120 from its predecessor and that is exactly what the Triumph designers wanted. The round headlamp, twin-pod instrument console, large tank and flat seats hark back to the old-school Bonneville design language and despite being more than five decade old; the styling of the motorcycle still has the correct elements to make it a visually attractive and pleasing motorcycle. Other design elements on the 2015 Triumph Bonneville includes wire-spoke wheels, fork gaiters, peashooter style exhausts that are raked out, chrome coated tube grab rail and the simple tail lamp unit. Also Read: Triumph Bonneville T120 Review

Speaking about the launch, Vimal Sumbly, MD, Triumph Motorcycles, India, said, ’The original Bonneville T120 has enjoyed a great legacy and character amongst its loyalists. We are sure the Indian customers will take to the new, modern yet authentic T120 with absolute zeal and pride. It comes with real pedigree, presence and performance yet retains its class. We look forward to exciting times ahead with our new range.’

The biggest improvement on the new Triumph Bonneville T120 range is in the powerplant as the engineers have focussed their attention to make the motorcycle more powerful and faster than its predecessor. Powering the 2015 Triumph Bonneville T120 is a 1,200cc, parallel-twin motor which has been liquid-cooled for better heat dissipation. It produces 80PS at 6,550rpm and peak torque of 105Nm at just 3,100rpm. The new mill also gets the benefit of Triumph’s next generation ride-by-wire fuel-injection and engine management system with better and crisper throttle response. The motor is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission as opposed to the 5-speed gearbox on the older model. Triumph claims the liquid-cooling system has allowed them to meet the stringent emission norms and has also improved fuel efficiency of the motorcycle. 

Under the old-school skin lays a ton of modern features that should satisfy the demands of the current generation bikers. The motorcycle features a traction control system that can be disengaged by the rider, switchable ABS system, Ride-by-Wire technology, engine immobiliser and slip assist clutch.  The new Triumph Bonneville T120 also two different ride modes – “road” and “rain”, in rain mode the throttle response is milder so that the rider can handle the slippery conditions better. The motorcycle also gets fitted heated grips, with three-mode settings fitted as standard fitment. The headstock mounted USB socket has been provided so that riders can charge up their essential devices on the go.