The new Triumph Bonneville is ten years old this year. The official release was 2001. There some that were built in 2000; but they are considered 2001's. The early 2000 built bikes are almost a hodgepodge of parts, kind of like some of the Meridan Triumphs. Some had cross over cooler lines and some did not.
During the ten year run, the Bonnie has gone from the 1960's styling to the 1970's styling. I am sure that is a marketing strategy to attract the rides of the 70's just as the 60's styling captured us 60's geezers. Only the T100 retains the 60's styling. Bonnies have also gone from carbs to EFI. Those are the major changes in the line.
The new Bonnie is not so new anymore and yet it is still a best seller. I wonder how long the run will last. I also wonder what other changes are in store. A triple version one be nice as would a factory fairing.
Bloor has been smart, he has used the Triumph heritage to his advantage without letting Triumph be captured by that heritage. Thank you, Mr Bloor, for the classic Bonneville.
During the ten year run, the Bonnie has gone from the 1960's styling to the 1970's styling. I am sure that is a marketing strategy to attract the rides of the 70's just as the 60's styling captured us 60's geezers. Only the T100 retains the 60's styling. Bonnies have also gone from carbs to EFI. Those are the major changes in the line.
The new Bonnie is not so new anymore and yet it is still a best seller. I wonder how long the run will last. I also wonder what other changes are in store. A triple version one be nice as would a factory fairing.
Bloor has been smart, he has used the Triumph heritage to his advantage without letting Triumph be captured by that heritage. Thank you, Mr Bloor, for the classic Bonneville.
