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2020 Triumph Bonneville T100 and T120 Bud Ekins Specials

For 2020 Triumph Motorcycles have announced two special edition Bonneville’s in T120 and T100 variants, celebrating the legendary motocross, desert racer and Hollywood stuntman Bud Ekins, who was the man behind the famous motorcycle jump in ‘The Great Escape’.

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2020 Triumph Bud Ekins T100 & T120 Special Editions

In honour of Ekins, each bike will feature a Californian inspired two-colour paint scheme with hand-painted coach lining as well as a host of special features, including the Triumph heritage logo, a flying globe Bud Ekins tank logo, dedicated front mudguard design and Bud Ekins side panel branding.

Both bikes will also include a Monza filler cap, LED indicators (in some markets), diamond knurled handlebar grips, bar end mirrors, and dedicated black engine badges.

Triumph T Bud Ekins Special TankLogoEach bike will also come with a certificate of authenticity signed by Triumph CEO Nick Bloor and Bud Ekin’s daughters, Susan and Donna.

The famous movie jump was the brain child of Steve McQueen, who recommended Bud Ekins for the stunt role, with the duo working out the requirements of jumping a Triumph TR6 Trophy over a 12-foot barbed wire fence for a distance of 60-foot, all on grass.

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2020 Triumph Bud Ekins Specials

Bud Ekins ran a Triumph dealership after his earlier racing success on a Triumph and would continue stunting for Hollywood for 30-years, alongside running his dealership.


Bud Ekins Bonneville T120 Special Edition

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Bud Ekins Bonneville T120 Special Edition

The T120 features the 1200cc high-torque Bonneville parallel-twin producing 105 Nm at 3100rpm, with a 270-degree firing interval, six-speed gearbox, Ride-by-Wire and full engine management system.

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Bud Ekins Bonneville T120 Special Edition

Peak power is 59 kW at 6550 rpm, with a chromed two-into-two exhaust.

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Bud Ekins Bonneville T120 Special Edition

Standard features include two riding modes, traction control, ABS, a torque assist clutch, DRL headlight, LED rear light, USB charging socket, engine immobiliser and twin clocks for instrumentation with an LCD display and analogue speedo and tacho.

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Bud Ekins Bonneville T120 Special Edition

Suspension is provided by KYB with 41mm cartridge forks and twin shocks with adjustable preload, with 120mm of travel at each end. A tubular steel cradle frame and twin-sided tubular steel swingarm are also featured.

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Bud Ekins Bonneville T120 Special Edition

The T120 features dual 310mm rotors with Nissin two-piston calipers, alongside a 255mm rear rotor and two-piston caliper.

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Bud Ekins Bonneville T120 Special Edition

The T120 weighs in at 224 kg dry and has a 14.5L fuel tank capacity.

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Bud Ekins Bonneville T120 Special Edition

Bud Ekins Bonneville T100 Special Edition

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Bud Ekins Bonneville T100 Special Edition

For those not after the same level of power, the T100 offers the Bonneville 900 cc powerplant, also a parallel-twin, with 80 Nm of torque at 3200rpm and peak power of 40.5 kW at 5900 rpm.

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Bud Ekins Bonneville T100 Special Edition

The T100 also features a 270-degree firing interval, with Ride-by-Wire and a five-speed gearbox. Switchable traction control is standard, alongside a torque assist clutch and engine immobiliser.

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Bud Ekins Bonneville T100 Special Edition

A single 310mm front rotor is joined by a Nissin two-piston caliper, with a 255mm rear rotor and two-piston caliper, both backed up by ABS.

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Bud Ekins Bonneville T100 Special Edition

The T100 also features twin-clocks as seen on the T120, with a USB charging socket under the seat.

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Bud Ekins Bonneville T100 Special Edition

Weighing in at 213 kg dry the T100 features a 14.5L fuel capacity, and features the same KYB suspension setup at the T120, alongside the tubular steel cradle frame and twin-sided swingarm, with 32-spoke wheels.

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Bud Ekins Bonneville T100 Special Edition

Technical Specifications

Source: MCNews.com.au

2019 Triumph Bonneville T120 Ace | Cafe Racer

2019 Triumph Bonneville T120 Ace Limited Edition


Triumph recently pulled the covers of the Bonneville T120 Ace limited edition, a model which will see a run of only 1400 model worldwide to celebrate the first generation of cafe racers, as well as the iconic Ace Cafe in London.

Interested Australian customers are invited to place an order through their dealer. Limited stocks of the machine are expected to land in Australia during the second-quarter of 2018. Pricing is yet to be officially confirmed but Triumph Australia have indicated that the Bonneville T120 Ace limited edition should be around 18-19k, +ORC.

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2019 Triumph Bonneville T120 Ace

This special edition features a host of special features, such as the blacked out urban ‘traffic light racer’ theme, including a matt Storm Grey/Ace Cafe stripe paint scheme and graphics.

Also featured is the ‘Head down – Hold on’ tank graphic design, as well as black four bar Triumph tank badges, black intake covers and engine badges and a black bench seat.

The minimal fender set-up is thanks to the removal kit fitted as standard in most markets, with bullet LED indicators as standard fitment.

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2019 Triumph Bonneville T120 Ace

The 2019 Triumph Bonneville T120 Ace will be a limited run of 1400 worldwide, each of which will come with a numbered certificate, signed by both Nick Bloor and modern Ace Cafe founder Mark Wilsmore.

Naturally the T120 Ace is based on the Bonneville T120 Black, with the 1200cc High Torque twin Bonneville engine, dedicated chassis and suspension set-up for relaxed riding every day, all day, alone or with a pillion.

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2019 Triumph Bonneville T120 Ace

The character of the Bonneville T120 comes to life through the 1200cc High Torque eight-valve, parallel Bonneville twin engine, built specifically for the modern classic riding style, and producing a peak torque figure of 105Nm at just 3100 rpm – 54% more than the previous generation.

Accurate throttle response is provided by Triumph’s latest generation ride-by-wire fuel-injection and engine management system, with the six-speed 1200 Bonneville engine engineered for a charismatic tone and 270° firing interval.

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2019 Triumph Bonneville T120 Ace

Behind the 1200 engine’s exterior sits a liquid cooling system, integrated to minimise  visual impact while achieving cleaner emissions and enhancing fuel efficiency – 13% better than the previous generation. This, combined with a new extended service interval of 16,000km dramatically reduces the overall cost of ownership.

Peashooter style exhausts, follow a clean ‘straight line run’ achieved through a twin skin design that covers the pipe run through the cat box and out again. It delivers the  sound of a British twin, with a deep and rich exhaust note that matches the T120 character.

The Bonneville T120 Ace also shares all of the T120 Black’s rider-focused technology to deliver control, safety and rider confidence, while maintaining the authentic Bonneville style and character.

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2019 Triumph Bonneville T120 Ace

Triumph’s variable anti-lock braking system (ABS) brings a high level of safety and control to the Bonneville, alongside the ride-by-wire system and switchable traction control system.

Two riding modes are linked to the ride-by-wire system, with the two options ‘Road’ and ‘Rain’ providing the rider with greater control and safety for varied road conditions. The torque assist clutch also brings a light touch and feel to the lever for everyday ridability.

The T120 Ace also incorporates daytime running lights (DRL) that delivers a distinctive light pattern and enhanced power efficiency for long term durability (in most markets). The LED rear light is built into the classically inspired tail set-up, with an integrated number plate light.

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2019 Triumph Bonneville T120 Ace

Other standard features include heated grips with a three-mode settings, while an underseat USB socket provides for riders needing charge up their essential devices.

A transponder integrated into the T120 key it matched to an engine immobiliser, boosting security, with stylish twin clocks packed with features and boasting 3D dial faces, cleverly incorporating a digital menu system. Elegant switchgear presents simple controls for easy access to the key features on the twin clocks at a rider’s fingertips.

Bonneville T120 Ace Specifications
Engine Type Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Capacity 1200 cc
Bore/Stroke 97.6 x 80 mm
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Maximum Power 80 PS / 79 BHP (59 kW) @ 6,550 rpm
Maximum Torque 105 Nm @ 3,100 rpm
Fuel system Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Exhaust Black 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin black silencers
Final drive X-ring chain
Clutch Wet, multi-plate assist clutch, cable operated
Gearbox 6-speed
Frame Tubular steel cradle
Swingarm Twin-sided, tubular steel
Front Wheel 32-spoke 18 x 2.75in
Rear Wheel 32-spoke 17 x 4.25in
Front Tyre 100/90-18
Rear Tyre 150/70 R17
Front Suspension KYB 41mm cartridge forks, 120mm travel
Rear Suspension KYB twin shocks with adjustable preload, 120mm rear wheel travel
Front Brake Twin 310mm discs, Nissin 2-piston floating calipers, ABS
Rear Brake Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, ABS
Length 2,170 mm
Width (Handlebars) 785 mm
Height Without Mirrors 1,125 mm
Seat Height 785 mm
Wheelbase 1,445 mm
Rake 25.5 º
Trail 105.2 mm
Dry Weight 224 Kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 L
Instruments LCD multi-functional instrument pack with analogue speedometer, analogue tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, range to empty indication, service indicator, clock, trip computer, scroll and mode buttons on handlebars, heated grip status, fuel consumption display, traction control status and throttle mode display.
Fuel Consumption 4.5 l/100km (63 MPG)
CO2 Emissions 103.0 g/km

Source: MCNews.com.au