Sorry for being a
bit quiet recently. No real reason, I just didn't get round to
writing anything.
Triumph
T120
This week's Friday
bike is the newly announced Triumph T120. Triumph have replaced
the existing Bonneville and variant models with a range of bikes with
new water cooled engines in 900cc and 1200cc versions. The first
900cc model is to be called the Street Twin, and four 1200cc models
have been announced – T120, T120 Black, Thruxton and Thruxton R.
I really like the
T120, Triumph have managed to build a modern bike with ABS, traction
control, and engine management whilst maintaining a 'traditional'
look. Note how the fuel injectors look like old Amal Monobloc carbs!
Old
and new
Not much technical
detail or idea of price yet other than peak torque is 105 Nm at 3100
rpm, which should make the T120 a lot of fun to ride. A big lazy
1200cc engine would make for a very relaxed tourer, you could imagine
how good this would be going over Alpine passes.
T120
and T120 Black
The Thruxton is a
'sportier' version, and the 'R' version has uprated suspension and
brakes.
Triumph website.
Interesting...water cooled, and looks even more "Classic" than the previous ones. I like the shape of the left side primary cover that emulates the late 60's. oh, that new Thruxton looks just right.
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