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2008 Triumph Bonneville Black

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2008 Triumph Bonneville Black

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2008 Triumph Bonneville Black Specifications

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Model Type  Standard
BASE MSRP(US)  $7,299.00
Dealers Triumph Dealers
Warranty  24
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Finance
Engine:  
Engine Type  Parallel Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)  66 / 49.2
Horsepower RPM  7200
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)  52 / 70.5
Torque RPM  6000
Cooling  Air
Valves  8
Valves Per Cylinder  4
Valve Configuration  DOHC
Bore (mm/in)  90 / 3.55
Stroke (mm/in)  68 / 2.68
Displacement (cc/ci)  865 / 52.8
Compression Ratio  9.2:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas
Fuel Injector  No
Carburetor  Yes
Number Of Carburetors  2
Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Speed Governor  No
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Chain
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)  Gear
Reverse  No
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Steel
Front Wheel Width (in)  2.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)  3.5
Front Tire Width  100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  90
Front Wheel Diameter  19
Rear Tire Width  130
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  80
Rear Wheel Diameter  17
Front Tire (Full Spec)  100/90 R19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  130/80 R17
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  12.2 / 310
Rear Brake Type  Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  10 / 255
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)  1.6 / 41
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Steering Damper  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  2
Rear Suspension Material  Steel
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  7.32
Width (in/mm)  33.1 / 840.7
Height (in/mm)  43.3 / 1099.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)  59.1 / 1501.1
Length (ft/ft)  7
Length (ft/in)  4
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  451 / 204.6
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  4.4 / 16.7
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  1.92
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  30.5 / 774.7
Number Of Seats  2
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Hand Grips  Standard
Foot Peg Location  Driver and Passenger
Adjustable  No
Chassis Protectors  No
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Engine Case Guard  Yes
Fork Guards  No
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Belt Guard  No
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Light Guard  No
Radiator Cover  No
Side Cover  Yes
Front Fender  Standard
Rear Fender  Standard
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months/Condition)  24 / Limited
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Standard
Manufacturer Country  England
NADATrimID  45680
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard

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What an all-arounder!
By David(Owner), Sep. 1, 2011
I have toured (500 mi per day, multi days), run around NYC daily, out to the country (VT), alone and 2-up and this bike is perfect. Mods as far as you want to take it, great performance, cost efficient.



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