A legend was born the day the Triumph Bonneville was named to commemorate a Triumph breaking the motorcycle speed record on the famous Bonneville Salt Flats.
Synonymous with the rebellion and independence of its heyday, today’s Bonneville is powered by a fuel injected, air cooled, 865cc parallel twin that still delivers that unique Triumph sound and feeling.
New for 2009, the Bonneville gets an authentic 70’s look that’s sure to appeal to riders of all ages and experience.
New 17” cast wheels sharpen the handling whilst the short front and rear mudguards, white Triumph branding on the lower and narrower seat and upswept megaphone style silencers are pure 70’s styling and give a fresh sportier look.
A legendary classic that has matured over the years but still remains true to its original roots.
Features & Benefits
Engine
The Bonneville features a fuel injection system designed for clean running and to meet forthcoming Euro 3 legislation. The retro styling remains uncompromised though, as the fuel injectors are cleverly concealed by throttle bodies designed to look like traditional carbs.
Wheels
The Bonneville sports stylish new lightweight 17” cast alloy wheels for 2009, creating an all new look and improving the bike’s agility and low speed handling characteristics.
Exhaust System
Stylish megaphone exhausts mimic those sported by the raciest bikes in the 1970s.
Brakes
The braking set-up of single front 310mm disc and 255mm rear, both worked on by powerful twin-piston calipers, offers sensitivity, control and ample stopping power.
Seat
The 2009 Bonneville’s comfortable seat now features the classic Triumph logo printed in white, while the saddle itself is 25mm lower than on previous models. Combined with a revised riding position, the latest Bonneville provides a more relaxed and accessible ride than ever before.
Chassis
The Bonneville’s low seat height (751mm/29.5inches) and equally low centre of gravity, make it a manageable motorcycle that all riders – ranging from those with little experience to those with lots – can appreciate. The tubular steel double cradle frame is incredibly strong while offering light and precise handling.
2009 Triumph Bonneville - USA Specifications
MSRP $7,699
Engine
- Type
- Air-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin, 360 degree firing interval
- Capacity
- 865cc
- Bore/Stroke
- 90 x 68mm
- Compression Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Fuel System
- Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
Transmission
- Final Drive
- X ring chain
- Clutch
- Wet, multi-plate
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
Cycle Parts
- Frame
- Tubular steel cradle
- Swingarm
- Twin-sided, tubular steel
- Front Wheel
- Aluminum cast aluminum alloy, 7 spoke, 17x3.0 inch
- Rear Wheel
- Aluminum cast aluminum alloy, 7 spoke, 17x3.5 inch
- Front Tyre
- 110/70 17
- Rear Tyre
- 130/80 17
- Front Suspension
- 41mm forks
- Rear Suspension
- Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
- Front Brakes
- Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper
- Rear Brakes
- Single 255mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Dimensions
- Length
- 84.3 in
- Width (Handlebars)
- 29.4 in
- Height
- 43.3 in
- Seat Height
- 30.5in
- Wheelbase
- 57.2 in
- Rake/Trail
- 27 degree/106mm
- Weight (Dry)
- 440 lbs
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 4.2 gal
Performance (Measured at crankshaft to DIN 70020)
- Maximum Power
- 67bhp at 7,500 rpm
- Maximum Torque
- 51ft.lbf at 5,800 rpm
Colours
- Jet Black and Fusion White
Price
- $7,699
2009 Triumph Bonneville - Canada Specifications
MSRP C$TBA
Triumph 2009 Triumph Bonneville Media/Press Release(s):
2009 Bonneville, Bonneville SE, T100 and 50th Anniversary Special
Edition
For 2009 Triumph has taken inspiration from the ‘70s for the iconic Bonneville,
with significant updates for the coming year and a new version, the Bonneville
SE, also joining the range. Both models feature authentic retro styling plus a host
of chassis changes aimed at making the bikes easier to ride and giving them an
even wider appeal. Visually, the most striking difference comes with the new 17”
cast alloy wheels at the front and rear, shorter mudguards and stylish
megaphone silencers from the sporty Thruxton.
making the riding position more relaxed and accessible. The smaller, lighter front
wheel helps make the new Bonneville an even more manoeuvrable and agile
machine. Complementing the clean lines are classic black or white colour
options.
The higher-specification Bonneville SE features an array of special equipment,
including a tacho, chromed tank badges and brushed alloy engine casings. The SE
comes in a choice of solid Jet Black or a classic two-tone livery combining the
dark Pacific Blue with Fusion White.
Riders looking for a Sixties-style Bonneville are catered for with the wire-wheeled
T100 model, which has been updated with detail changes for 2009. The retro
classic gets new handlebar clamps, restyled footrests, black clock surrounds and
a white Triumph logo on the seat, while fork gaiters, previously available as an
optional extra, come as standard.
Triumph also unveiled a limited edition 50th Anniversary Bonneville, based on the
T100, and celebrating 50 years of this iconic motorcycle. Only 650 Bonneville
T100 50th Anniversary edition bikes will be produced, echoing the engine capacity
of the original ‘50s machine. Each will be individually numbered and identified
with a brass plate on the handlebar clamp and a certificate of authentication.
Other features include a unique orange and blue colour scheme based on the
1959 ‘Tangerine Dream’ original, white piping and a gold Triumph logo on the
seat, special decals on the side panels and a chromed cam cover.
Although the Bonneville family share the same name and timeless looks of the
‘60s and ‘70s machines, they feature a modern chassis and fuel-injected, 865cc
twin-cylinder engine.
The 2009 T100 and 50th Anniversary Bonnevillle will be available from the end of
July, and are priced at £5,999 otr* and £6,499 otr* respectively. The 2009
Bonneville and Bonneville SE will be available from January 2009, price to be
confirmed
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