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• Second-hand advice Triumph Bonneville (2001 – 2009) Mostly well cared for
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• Market situation
• Technical specifications
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Second-hand advice Triumph Bonneville (2001 – 2009)
Mostly well cared for

She came late, but just in time to swim on the retro wave. The British breathed new life into a big name and made almost everything better.

Klaus Herder

11/19/2009

The Texan Johnny Allen had near 1956 Bonneville nothing better to do in the US state of Utah than to break the 300 km / h barrier with a 650 triumph. His vehicle, reminiscent of a cigar than a motorcycle, thundered across the local salt lake at exactly 345.45 km / h.

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In an act of early historical marketing cleverness, the British adopted the Tatort name as a model designation – the superbike of the 1960s, the 46 hp Triumph Bonneville T120, was ready. The 120 stood for 120 miles per hour, i.e. over 190 km / h. Triumph went bankrupt at full speed in 1983, and with even more momentum, a new team at the new location started again in 1991 with a completely new model range.

Twins? In the beginning it was a nil, it wasn’t until 2001 that they dared to go back to the air-cooled synchronous machine – and made everything better except for weight. The engineers didn’t want to put up with the brutal vibrations of the prototype and gave the engine two balance shafts and the crankshaft a four-fold plain bearing. The result: a very cultivated run that seemed almost too soft for purists in the lower and middle speed range.

The 790 only got a real bang at very high speeds. Or with the 865 engine, which was gradually donated to the Twin family from 2005 onwards. America and Speedmaster also belong to the clan and are treated separately on occasion.

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Model variants: Triumph America (left) and Speedmaster (right).

Bonneville first-time buyers play predominantly in the over 35s league, which can please second-hand buyers; because typical beginner and stoker negligence such as insufficient warming up or ruinous handling of the clutch are as good as not to be feared.

Used Bonnevilles are usually well cared for. The massive construction, which is reflected not least in the lush fighting weight, does the rest to ensure that serious mechanical flaws almost never occur.

Almost all engine inners are oversized, therefore only moderately loaded and designed for a long life. Used Bonnies in their original condition only need the standard viewing program (tires, chain, swing arm and steering head bearings, etc.).

It looks a little different with converted models, especially with “tuned” Thruxtons: exhaust, handlebars, footrests, brakes, air filters, etc. – the Cafe Racer topic requires a lot of expertise, which is not always available for those new to conversion. Not to mention the entries in the papers.

Market situation

BILLION

The Bonneville market situation.

The mileage of the used machines on offer is usually low. Very few second-hand Bonnevilles have more than 25,000 kilometers on the clock, the majority of the offer is well below 15,000 kilometers. Compared to competitor models (e.g. Kawasaki W 650), a surprising number of used Bonnies are offered by dealers. There are also a relatively large number of demonstrators or daily registrations with zero kilometers to be found at bargain prices.

The figures opposite apply to the “normal” Bonneville (incl. T100). 812 Thruxton units have so far been registered in Germany, and the second-hand range is much clearer. The used Cafe Racer is traded from 6000 euros, for an injector at least 7000 euros are due.

the Scrambler So far it has only had 397 registrations and, as a new and used machine, it often gets flat on the knobby tires – the demand is significantly lower than for the sister models. Very good used scramblers are available from 5500 euros, daily registrations are available from 7000 euros.

Availability on the market: medium to high

Technical specifications

Data (Triumph Bonneville; model year 2001)

ENGINE
Air-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, two overhead, chain-driven camshafts, four valves per cylinder, wet sump lubrication, two constant pressure carburetors, Ø 36 mm, uncontrolled catalytic converter with secondary air system, electric starter, mechanically operated multi-disc oil bath clutch, five-speed gearbox, X-ring chain.
Bore x stroke 86 x 68 mm
Displacement 790 cm³
rated capacity 44 kW (60 PS) at 7300 rpm
Max. Torque 62 Nm at 3500 rpm

LANDING GEAR
Double loop frame made of tubular steel, telescopic fork, stanchion diameter 41 mm, two-arm swing arm made of tubular steel, two spring struts, adjustable spring base, front disc brake, Ø 310 mm, double-piston caliper, rear disc brake, Ø 255 mm.
Wire spoke wheels 2.50 x 19; 3.50 x 17
Tires 100/90 HR 19; 130/80 HR 17

DIMENSIONS + WEIGHT
Wheelbase 1493 mm, steering head angle 61 degrees, caster 117 mm, spring travel f / r 120/105 mm, seat height * 755 mm, weight with a full tank * 226 kg, payload * 204 kg, tank capacity / reserve 16/3 liters.

MEASUREMENTS
(MOTORRAD 2/2001)
Top speed 184 km / h
acceleration 0-1000 km / h5.0 sec
Draft 60-140 km / h 13.6 sec
consumption 4.8 l / 100 km (country road)

INTERNET
Fansites: www.thruxton-forum.de, www.t5net.de, www.triumphrat.net, www.triumphbonnie.com
Professionals: www.bonneville-shop.de, www.classicbike-raisch.de, www.lsl-motorradtechnik.de, https://www.1000ps.de/gebrauchte-motorraeder

TESTS IN MOTORCYCLE
Bonneville: 20/2000 (FB), 24/2000 (FB), 2/2001 (VT), 10/2001 (VT), 13/2004 (VT), 9/2009 (FB)
Thruxton: 7/2004 (FB), 10/2004 (T), 26/2005 (FB), 2/2006 (VT), 10/2008 (T)
Scrambler: 8/2006 (FB)

FB = driving report, T = test, VT = comparison test; Repeat orders by phone 0711 / 182-1229

* MOTORCYCLE measurements

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Model variants: Triumph Bonneville T 100 (above), Thuxton (middle) and Scrambler (below).

2001 Market launch Bonneville, new price 14460 marks (7393 euros); Power rating initially 60, later 61 HP, registrations in Germany: 439 pieces.

2002 Market launch of the better equipped Bonneville T100, originally only intended as a special anniversary model (8360 euros); Approvals Bonneville: 158, T100: 31.

2003 Approvals Bonneville: 100, Bonneville T100: 89.

2004 Market launch of the economy model Bonneville Black (7150 euros) and the Cafe Racer Thruxton (8360 euros); Approvals Bonneville: 53, Bonneville T100: 60, Bonneville Black: 74, Thruxton: 200.

2005 Displacement increase in the Bonneville T100 from 790 to 865 cm3, output 68 instead of 61 hp; Approvals Bonneville: 42, Bonneville T100: 121, Bonneville Black: 71, Thruxton: 156.

2006 Market launch of the scrambler with studded tires with 865 cm3 and 54 hp (8750 euros); Approvals Bonneville: 40, Bonneville T100: 158, Bonneville Black: 65, Thruxton: 101, Scrambler: 92.

2007 Displacement increase in the Bonneville and Bonneville Black from 790 to 865 cm3, output 68 instead of 61 hp; black crankshaft housing for Bonneville and Thruxton; Scrambler motor completely black; Approvals Bonneville: 41, Bonneville T100: 155, Bonneville Black: 116, Thruxton: 95, Scrambler: 104.

2008 For all models “EFI” injection system instead of carburettor, tank and emblems new; Thruxton also with new handlebars and higher compression pistons; Approvals Bonneville: 58, Bonneville T100: 162, Bonneville Black: 126, Thruxton: 144, Scrambler: 119.

2009 Market launch of the better-equipped Bonneville SE (8890 euros) and the Bonneville T100 50th Anniversary (8990 euros, limited to 650 pieces worldwide); Bonneville with cast instead of wire spoke wheels; Handlebars, seat, tank decor and housing cover revised; Bonneville T100 with new seat, handlebar mounting and footrest rubbers new, black crankshaft housing; Bonneville Black is not applicable; Approvals Bonneville: 72, Bonneville T100: 181, Bonneville SE: 44, Bonneville T100 50th Anniversary: ​​25, Thruxton: 116, Scrambler: 82.

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