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2007 Triumph Bonneville America Review

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mscuddy · 07-15-2008, 04:12 PM

Hmmm, let's compare specs with the original Bonneville, circa 1967. Here day bee:

1967 Triumph Bonneville T-120:
Engine Four-stroke Parallel-twin
Power 46 bhp @ 6,500 rpm (T120)
Transmission 4-speed
Weight 395 lb

New bike:

2007 Triumph Bonneville
Parallel twin
DOHC 8 Valve
Power 54 HP @ ?
Transmission 5 speed
Weight: 497 lbs.

Seems they picked up 100 lbs in 40 or so years, with only an 8 hp increase in power. I'll take the original, thank you...

sfcdjevans · 07-15-2008, 05:02 PM

Good use of facts and data. Sorry couldn't help it... Who said they were studying to be the next GMP?

Great juxtaposition.

nferr · 03-23-2010, 09:30 AM

Why compare the America cruiser with the 67 Bonnie? At least go to the new standard Bonneville, 68 HP and 440 pounds. Versus 46 HP and 395 pounds for the 67. The new Bonnie has a much better HP to weight ratio.

07-15-2008, 03:00 PM	#1
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07-15-2008, 04:12 PM	#2
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 5,447	Triumph take a gaint leap sideways Hmmm, let's compare specs with the original Bonneville, circa 1967. Here day bee: 1967 Triumph Bonneville T-120: Engine Four-stroke Parallel-twin Power 46 bhp @ 6,500 rpm (T120) Transmission 4-speed Weight 395 lb New bike: 2007 Triumph Bonneville Parallel twin DOHC 8 Valve Power 54 HP @ ? Transmission 5 speed Weight: 497 lbs. Seems they picked up 100 lbs in 40 or so years, with only an 8 hp increase in power. I'll take the original, thank you... __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Last edited by mscuddy : 07-15-2008 at 04:56 PM. Reason: No specs!

07-15-2008, 05:02 PM	#3
sfcdjevans Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 43.47N-76.48W Posts: 956	Good use of facts and data. Sorry couldn't help it... Who said they were studying to be the next GMP? Great juxtaposition. __________________ 3425 miles from Reading, UK Why their heads on a pike of course. If I thought it would do any good.

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03-23-2010, 09:30 AM	#4
nferr Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 33	Why compare the America cruiser with the 67 Bonnie? At least go to the new standard Bonneville, 68 HP and 440 pounds. Versus 46 HP and 395 pounds for the 67. The new Bonnie has a much better HP to weight ratio.