2024 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE BOBBER
Base Price : $ 13,795 Price As Tested : $ 14,295 ( color ) Website : TriumphMotorcycles . com Warranty : 2 yrs ., unltd . miles Engine Type : Liquid-cooled , transverse parallel-Twin , SOHC w / 4 valves per cyl . Displacement : 1,200cc Bore x Stroke : 97.6 x 80mm Horsepower : 76.9 @ 6,100 rpm ( factory claim ) Torque : 78.2 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm ( factory claim ) Transmission : 6-speed , cable-actuated slip / assist wet clutch Final Drive : Chain Wheelbase : 59.1 in . Rake / Trail : 24.5 degrees / 3.6 in . Seat Height : 27.2-27.6 in . Wet Weight : 553 lb Fuel Capacity : 3.2 gal . Fuel Consumption : 61.1 mpg
suspension . The monoshock with linkage at the rear didn ’ t soak up bumps well enough for me . My only other complaint about riding the Bobber is that speeds past 75 mph produce a strong blast of wind at my upper body and helmet , but I ’ ll take the excuse to stay off the highways rather than dilute the muscular attitude of the Bobber with an unsightly windshield .
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While the soul of the bobber style is stripping down to the basics , the Triumph comes with some handy electronics . Two ride modes ( Road and Rain ) can be selected with a toggle on the right switchgear to change the throttle map . The Bobber also has cruise control , operated with a single button on the left switch . Switchable traction control and ABS are both standard .
The dash is graced by a beautiful round analog speedometer with an inset LCD screen that shows fuel level , gear position , and ride mode . A round button on the left switch is used to cycle through extra information , including two tripmeters , odometer , rpm , average fuel consumption , fuel range to empty , and a clock .
The 2024 Bobber comes in four color options with a base price of $ 13,795 . Our test bike was in the Matte Storm Grey / Matte Ironstone color for $ 14,295 .
Keeping true to the history of bobber- styled bikes , Triumph also offers a list of accessories for customization , including an ape- hanger handlebar , a diamond- stitched comfort seat , a forwardcontrols mounting kit , footboards , saddlebags , heated grips , a Fox rear suspension unit , and more .
I tested the Triumph over the span of a few weeks , and it continued to grow on me during that time . When the sunlight hit the Bobber upon opening my garage door before a ride , I knew I had a fun time ahead of me . Whenever someone asked me if it rode as good as it looked , I was pleased to be able to say , “ Yes , absolutely .”
Top : Although not a touring bike , the Bobber is fun for a sightseeing cruise , like my trip to Fontana Dam in North Carolina . Bottom : Sometimes extra gizmos just get in the way . The Bobber ’ s simplicity invites you to enjoy the ride and the view .
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