Triumph Bonneville

The motorcycle was named in honor of Triumph's record-breaking achievements at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. In 1956, Johnny Allen set a motorcycle land speed record on a Triumph-powered streamliner. Triumph introduced the production bike in 1959 to capitalize on this racing success.

The classic Triumph Bonneville is powered by a parallel-twin engine. This engine configuration became the signature of the brand throughout the 1960s and 1970s. The original displacement was 650cc, though it was later increased to 750cc in the T140 model.

Yes, Bonneville-based engines and frames were highly successful in various forms of motorcycle racing. Most notably, the Triumph Bonneville won the prestigious Isle of Man TT Production races multiple times. It was also a favorite flat-track racing machine in the United States.

Yes, the modern Triumph motorcycle company continues to produce a highly successful line of Bonneville models. The modern versions, like the Bonneville T120, still retain the classic parallel-twin engine but are fuel-injected. They feature modern chassis components hidden within a retro-styled frame.