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Triumph’s New Thruxton R to preview at Island Classic
First showing of the Bonneville range in VictoriaOne of the big releases for 2016, Triumph’s 1200cc Thruxton R, will be on display at this year’s International Island Classic events at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit (January 22 to 24).
The Thruxton R will also be accompanied by the new 1200cc Bonneville T120 Black and 900cc Street Twin. The new Bonneville range was first unveiled at the Sydney Motorcycle Expo in November, and this viewing at Phillip Island will be the first public viewing of the new models in Victoria.
Triumph says the new Bonneville series has recorded the most successful pre-launch sales in Triumph’s history.
The new Bonneville range features five new models, including new water cooled 900cc and 1200cc high-torque and high-power variant parallel twin engines, ride by wire technology with rider modes, ABS and traction control, new chassis and styling features reminiscent of the 1960s heritage.
The new range features improved torque and power figures that offer a more exciting ride throughout the range coupled with improved fuel economy, ergonomics and safety features.
For the serious classic racers, Triumph recommends the new 1200cc High Power, six-speed Thruxton R, featuring Ohlin’s rear shocks, Showa big piston forks, Brembo brakes, aluminium swingarm, clip-on bars, 17-inch front rims for serious race rubber (Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa are standard).
New electronics include traction control, ABS and selectable rider maps including Rain, Road and Sport.
On display at the Island Classic is the Thruxton R with the optional Racer kit which includes a headlight fairing, lower clip-on bars, aluminium tank strap, rear fender eliminator and a Vance and Hines race pipe.
If you're looking for a more relaxed ride, then the Bonneville T120 throws back to the 1969 Bonneville era with the cleanest lines of any Bonneville built to date, featuring a high-torque 1200cc engine, available in both a standard and ‘black’ versions.
For the urban commuter, it is hard to look past the new Street Twin. This high-torque 900cc Bonneville produces 18 per cent more torque than the previous model and improved fuel economy due to the upgrade in ride-by-wire and water cooling system.
Triumph is offering an expansive genuine accessory range of over 470 items complimented by six inspiration kits across the model range which allow customers to quickly transform their classic into a unique and purpose designed Bonneville.
Don’t miss this opportunity, to see the new Bonnies, as the next time you'll see some of these models will be April.
Ticket sales to the Classic are available at: at www.islandclassic.com.au.
For more information of the new Triumph Bonneville Range, go to: www.triumphmotorcycles.com.au.
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