Triumph Motorcycles is busy upgrading its portfolio to BS6 compliant. Triumph Motorcycles are very popular in India. British-based two-wheeler manufacturer, Triumph Motorcycles has launched the 2020 Bonneville Speedmaster motorcycle in the Indian market.
The updated motorcycle is priced at Rs 11.33 lakh, ex-showroom (India). The updated motorcycle costs the same as its BS4 counterpart despite the updated engine. For the 2020MY it also receives a new colour scheme alongside the previous ones seen on the older models. This includes Cobalt Blue, Jet Black and a dual-tone Fusion White and Black with a handpainted golden pinstripe on the tank.
The Speedmaster is the brand’s flagship model in the Bonneville modern-classic line-up. The motorcycle is powered by a liquid-cooled, parallel-twin 1200cc engine. It produces a maximum of 79bhp at 6100rpm and a peak torque of 107Nm at 4000rpm.
The engine comes mated to a six-speed gearbox with a slip-assisted clutch. The Bonneville Speedmaster features a bobber-style design with retro looks. It features a round-shaped LED headlamps with integrated LED DRLs, LED turn-signal indicators and oval-shaped LED tail lamps. It features a sculpted fuel tank and a single-pod semi-digital instrument cluster adding to the retro looks.
The LCD digital display in the instrument cluster offers various information to the rider such as odometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, range to empty indication, service indicator, clock, two trip meters, average and current fuel consumption display, and traction control status display.
Braking on the motorcycle is done via a 310mm floating disc sourced from Brembo at the front and a 255mm unit sourced from Nissin at the rear. It features 16-inch spoke wheels at both ends.
Triumph Motorcycles has equipped the Bonneville Speedmaster with a host of electronic rider aids. This includes dual-channel ABS, traction control, two riding modes: Road & Rain, along with ride-by-wire throttle system.
The Triumph Motorcycles Bonneville Speedmaster rivals the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom motorcycle in the Indian market.
