The Triumph Bonneville is a classic British standard named after the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, known for being the location where many riders try to set speed records. Triumph was fairly successful racing this bike, including wins at the Isle of Man TT Product class in ’67 and ’69.
The Bonneville was produced in its original run (the T120) for 16 years, with a 650cc engine that made 46 horsepower. The parallel twin was based on the Tiger 110, but with upgraded Amal carbs that helped the bike attain 115 miles per hour stock. Though Johnny Allen set a record in 1956 with a heavily modified Triumph, hitting 214.17 mph over a standing mile. Triumph bikes kept setting new speed records through the 60s, and the company celebrated by putting stickers on Bonneville roadsters that said “World’s Fastest Motorcycle”.
This specific Bonneville custom has been lightly customized with a hand painted tank, custom air filters, smaller headlight, flat track bares, and more. It has just 5,300 miles and is claimed to have been well serviced. With the exception of the tank, all original pieces are included with the sale if you’d prefer to go back to stock.
Find this Bonneville custom for sale in Los Angeles, California for $9,500 here at The Bullitt. If only that beautiful stepside was available, too!