Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of a British Motorcycle Legend

In 2019 Triumph celebrates the 60th anniversary of the most iconic twin in history, the 1959 Bonneville, with the beautiful Bonneville T120 Diamond Edition, featuring a one-off premium paint scheme and a unique level of high specification finish and detailing.

• One-off special edition: 
• Premium one-of-a-kind Snowdonia White and Aluminium Silver 'union flag' tank scheme
• Unique Bonneville T120 'Diamond' side panel branding 
• Unique higher specification details and finish:
• Chrome 4 bar Triumph tank badges
• Chrome engine covers and badges  
• Chrome chain guard
• Limited:
• Limited run of 900 worldwide 
• Each will come with a numbered certificate, signed by Nick Bloor, Triumph CEO  
• Based on the timeless Bonneville T120:
• Advanced rider-focused technology for rider control, safety and confidence
• 1200cc High Torque twin Bonneville engine, with exciting torque delivery, peaking at 105Nm at a low 3,100 rpm
• Dedicated chassis and suspension set-up, for relaxed and refined riding every day, all day, alone or with a pillion
• Original styling inspired by the legendary '59 Bonneville, with iconic styling cues, detailing and features

Based on the timeless Bonneville T120, the new for 2019 Bonneville T120 Diamond Edition celebrates the 60th anniversary of the most famous British motorcycle in history. Born in 1959 and named after the iconic Bonneville Salt Flats, the original T120 set the benchmark for style, capability and handling, and today's generation takes the legend to an even higher standard.

Pricing and Availability 
Arriving in dealerships over the next few weeks, pricing for the T120 Diamond Edition is $18,150 plus on-road costs.

The 2019 Bonneville T120 Diamond Edition takes all of the classic style and modern capability of the standard Bonneville T120 and brings an even higher standard of finish, including:

• Exclusive White and Silver tank design with striking 'Union flag'
• Unique Bonneville T120 Diamond logo on the side panels

In addition to its unique paint scheme, the T120 Diamond Edition also features a host of premium details that further enhance its individual style and one-off positioning, including;

• Chrome 4 bar Triumph tank badges
• Chrome engine covers and badges 
• Chrome chain guard   

With a limited run of only 900 worldwide, these motorcycles are available to order now and each will come with a numbered certificate of ownership signed by Nick Bloor, Triumph's CEO.

STANDARD FEATURES, SHARED WITH THE BONNEVILLE T120  

1200cc High Torque engine 
The authentic character of the Bonneville T120 comes to life through the 1200cc high torque 8 valve, parallel Bonneville twin engine. 

Built specifically for the modern classic riding style, with immediate and exciting torque delivery, it produces a peak torque figure of 105Nm at a low 3,100 rpm – an amazing 54% more than the previous generation.

With the pinpoint accuracy and instant throttle response of Triumph's next generation ride-by-wire fuel-injection and engine management system, the six-speed 1200cc Bonneville engine is engineered with a charismatic tone and 270° firing interval for characterful, linear power delivery.

The engine profile has been beautifully crafted to incorporate key heritage styling cues from the legendary 60's Bonneville bikes, sensitively incorporating contemporary components to maintain that iconic engine silhouette.  

Behind the 1200 engine's stylish exterior sits a cutting-edge liquid cooling system, carefully integrated to minimise its visual impact whilst achieving cleaner emissions and enhancing fuel efficiency – 13% better than the previous generation. This, combined with a new extended service interval of 10,000 miles (16,000km) dramatically reduces the overall cost of ownership.

Finally, elegant peashooter style exhausts follow a clean 'straight line run' achieved through an ingenious twin skin design that covers the pipe run through the cat box and out again. It delivers the true sound of a British twin, with a deep and rich exhaust note that truly matches the T120 character, tuned to a level you would want and expect.

Modern capability 
The Bonneville T120 Diamond Edition shares all of the T120's advanced standard of capability, with a wealth of rider-focused technology to deliver exceptional control, safety and enhanced rider confidence – integrated sensitively and without compromise to maintain the authentic Bonneville
style and character.

Including:

Relaxed and refined handling
The Bonneville T120 features a chassis and suspension set-up developed for relaxed and refined riding every day, all day, alone or with a pillion.

Combining Triumph's signature ride dynamic of neutrality, agility and stability with comfortable seat and suspension travel for an engaging, yet easy-going ride. With its relaxed riding position, heated grips as standard, centre stand and passenger grab rail, the T120 Diamond Edition is fully equipped for maximum comfort and real world practicality. 

Original styling

Inspired by the legendary '59 Bonneville, the new Bonneville T120 has been crafted to incorporate more of the original's DNA and iconic styling cues, detailing and features.

From the overall Bonneville silhouette, to the sculpted flowing lines of the fuel tank, the intricately detailed badges, lights and stunning twin clocks, the T120 is a timeless icon, beautifully evolved.

Specifications

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Notes to Editors

• First established in 1902, Triumph Motorcycles celebrated 110 years of motorcycle manufacture in 2012. For more than two decades, Triumph Motorcycles has been based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, and has produced iconic bikes that perfectly blend authentic design, character, charisma and performance.

• Building around 66,000 bikes per year, Triumph is the largest British motorcycle manufacturer and has over 620 dealers across the world.

• The Triumph Bonneville, famously named to celebrate Triumph's 1956 land speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA. The original British superbike and a race winner straight out of the crate, was chosen by famous motorcyclists of the past for its legendary handling, style, and character. It's that handling, character and style, married to modern rider-focused technology that makes the new Bonneville family THE authentic modern classic choice today.

• At the heart of Triumph's philosophy is a commitment and passion to develop truly unique motorcycles that offer a blend of distinctive design, intuitive handling and performance to enjoy the perfect ride.

• This focus, innovation and engineering passion has today created a broad range of bikes suited to all motorcycle riders, including the epic Speed Triple, the game changing Street Triple 765, the class defining Tiger 800, transcontinental Tiger 1200, the iconic Triumph Bonneville family including the stunning Bonneville Bobber, and Bobber Black, the laid back British custom Bonneville Speedmaster, the legendary Thruxton, the accessible Street Twin, the Street Scrambler and the iconic Bonneville T120 and T100, plus an exciting and accessible A2 range of Triumph motorcycles.

• Triumph currently employs around 2,000 personnel worldwide and has subsidiary operations in the UK, North America, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan, Sweden (Scandinavia), Benelux, Brazil, India and Thailand as well as a network of independent distributors. Triumph has manufacturing facilities in Hinckley, Leicestershire, and Thailand plus CKD facilities in Brazil and India.

• Triumph Motorcycles will be the official engine supplier to the Moto2TM Championship from the 2019 season onwards, after agreeing a deal in 2017 with race organiser, DORNA. Triumph will supply its new 765cc Triple engine, which powers the award-winning Triumph Street Triple range.