Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster [2019]

Name: Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster [2019]
Brand: Triumph
SKU: 1095
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)

Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster [2019] is a cruiser bike with the last known price Rs. 11,34,610 in India. It had 1 variant. It and was powered by a 1200 cc BS4 engine. It came with anti-locking braking system and both front and rear disc brakes.

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Bonneville Speedmaster [2019] Key Highlights
Engine Capacity	1,200 cc
Transmission	6 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight	246 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 litres
Seat Height	705 mm
Max Power	76 bhp

Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster [2019] Summary

The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster is Triumph’s answer to the demand of those seeking a neo-retro cruiser but with a little practicality. It takes the format of the Bonneville Bobber, adds a rear seat, a 16-inch front wheel, a twin-disc brake setup at the front, a bigger 12-litre fuel tank and a cruise control system. There is provision to hitch saddlebags as well. It is powered by the same 1200cc liquid-cooled parallel twin powerplant that powers the Bonneville Bobber. Here, it generates 76bhp and 106Nm and runs its output via a six-speed gearbox. The Speedmaster doesn’t have too many electronics other than ABS and a two-mode throttle setup, ‘Road’ and ‘Rain’ in which the latter softens throttle response. There are around 130 accessories which you can add to the Speedmaster, but to avoid a lengthy buying process, Indian buyers can opt for either the ‘Highway’ or ‘Maverick’ Inspiration kits, which will make the Speedmaster look ‘pre-customised’ from the factory.

The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster costs Rs 12.3 lakh, and competes with the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom. The Moto Guzzi California 1400 is also a similar motorcycle, although the pricing is almost double that of the Triumph.

Good Things
- Has good handling abilities
- The parallel-twin engine is smooth
- Gets chrome parts for a premium feel
Could be Better
- Has low ground clearance
- Could get slightly better fitment

BikeWale's Take

The Bonneville Speedmaster is a cruiser suitable for long rides. The torquey and smooth 1200cc, parallel-twin engine makes the riding experience more comfortable. And while the Speedmaster has really good handling abilities, the low ground clearance it offers could be a deal-breaker for some.

Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster [2019] Expert Opinion

The Speedmaster is the more affordable, more manageable alternative to the full-fat Thunderbird LT. Is it worth considering?

Introduction

Pros
+ Handling, engine
Cons
- Low ground clearance, low cornering clearance

Introduction
There are motorcycles, and then there are two-wheeled monstrosities that only leave the kitchen sink out because it would be illegal in most countries. The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster isn’t one of these monstrosities; it treads the middle ground between ‘I want more’ and ‘Holy Caligula, did they really need that on there?’ admirably. Of course, we did have a go on it some time ago, but that was halfway around the world. How does it fare on roads closer to home?

Quality

The traditional cruiser types would be very pleased with the Bonneville Speedmaster. There’s acres of metal, chrome and faux leather. None of those icky plasticky panels that little boys prefer on their crotch rockets. Everything is buffed to a gleaming finish, the chrome bits make you want to have your sunglasses on, especially on a bright day, and the painted surfaces exude the depth of colour of a quality paintjob. However, bits like the windshield mounting could have been better, with rattles already creeping in thanks to the jostling that our roads provide. We like the addition of adjustable brake and clutch levers. After all, making a rider’s life simpler should come at the top of everyone’s list, not just Triumph’s.

Rating: 4.5/5

Comfort

The Speedmaster is based on the Bonneville Bobber, a single seater. What has been added is a pillion seat and backrest, so you can tour two up. The Speedmaster offers a rather comfortable seating position, with the legs kicked out in front but not very far. Similarly, you need to reach out to the handlebar but it isn’t a big reach. However, the handlebar imitates the shape of the ‘bars of many decades ago, and it forces you to either tuck your elbows in, or if you’re a wide specimen your wrists are forced to bend, with the fingers pointing away from the body. This isn’t a problem with the left wrist, but with the constant motion required for the right wrist, it can be quite uncomfortable. The windshield does a great job of putting the rider out of the wind buffeting, and with the kind of speed the Speedmaster is capable of, it is a good addition. The rear suspension travel isn’t very much, as with all cruisers, but it doesn’t let sharp bumps through, which is a big plus point. The test bike you see has a kit worth Rs 1.2 lakhs installed. It has the crash guards, windscreen, comfort seats, a backrest with comfort padding, and soft luggage. Our aftermarket seats had great cushioning and it doesnt need a great stretch of the imagination for us to see ourselves riding into the sunset for a few days at a time with the Speedmaster.

Rating 3.5/5

Performance

The Speedmaster has the 1200cc parallel twin cylinder engine from the Bonneville T120. It generates 76bhp and 106Nm. It uses chain drive via a six-speed gearbox to lay the power down. The Speedmaster has so much torque, the 100kmph comes up in second gear itself, and takes under six seconds. Watching a Speedmaster take off from rest is quite like watching your grandpa hitch up his trousers and participate in the 100m dash… and beat most of the young ‘uns at it. Cruising at 80kmph in top gear has it rumbling along at just under 2000rpm. It will go on to hit an impressive top speed, but in the absence of a windshield, the wind buffeting will discourage the rider from attempting it. The engine behaves quite like a traditional cruiser engine; it feels a little unwilling to rev at low revs. However, keep rolling on the throttle and it finally gives up, like a teenager who knows there’s no way out of doing the chores, and it suddenly bellows its enthusiasm and slingshots all 246kg of the Speedmaster down the road. The traction control doesn’t have anything but the ‘on’ or ‘off’ settings, and it lets the wheel spin up, but then cuts in really very abruptly. The brakes are up to the task of stopping the bike in a hurry, but the best bit of the Speedmaster is its handling.
It may weigh a lot at 249kg, but the Speedmaster is always eager to change direction. Not only that, you run out of cornering clearance far too easily, a feature we suspect is designed this way to protect the mufflers from touching the ground. Our test bike’s feeler bolts were ground right to the nut – this should tell you how much confidence this product offers the rider, even when hard parts start touching the ground.

Rating 3.5/5

Technology

Just like the Bonneville, there is ABS, switchable traction control (no levels, just ‘On’ or ‘Off’) and two rider modes to choose from, ‘Rain’ and ‘Road’. Rain softens throttle response for slippery conditions. Every time you switch the engine off, the Speedmaster reverts to ‘Road’ mode, which can be mildly irritating. The digital display in the instrument cluster is a simple one but hides all the necessary information, including a rev counter, trip computer and traction control status.

Rating 3.5/5

Fitness of purpose

The Speedmaster is supposed to be the more affordable and manageable brother to the Thunderbird LT, and it does that admirably. It also manages to ride better than the Bonneville Bobber on which it is based, which makes it more comfortable as a companion for long rides. Bonus points for it actually looking better than the Thunderbird LT.

Rating 4/5

Our take

The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster mixes old world charm with new-gen reliability in the right doses. It should appeal to the cruiser market, especially considering the kind of performance it offers along with those looks. Now if they’d only give it a little more cornering clearance…

Photography: Kapil Angane/Kaustubh Gandhi

Gear Check

Helmet: HJC FG-15 - ₹ 15,000

Jacket: Scorpion Hat Trick - ₹ 19,700

Gloves: Royal Enfield short riding gloves - ₹ 3300

Pants: Joe Rocket Phoenix - ₹ 15,500

Boots: Alpinestars SMX-6 - ₹ 21,500

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Bonneville Speedmaster [2019] Specifications & Features

Standard

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Specifications
Features

Specifications
Features

Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement

1200 cc

Max Power

76 bhp @ 6100 rpm

Max Torque

106 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Mileage - Owner Reported

Riding Range

Top Speed

Riding Modes

Transmission

6 Speed Manual

Transmission Type

Chain Drive

Gear Shifting Pattern

Cylinders

Bore

97.6 mm

Stroke

80 mm

Valves Per Cylinder

Compression Ratio

10.0:1

Ignition

Spark Plugs

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Clutch

Fuel Delivery System

Fuel Tank Capacity

12 litres

Reserve Fuel Capacity

Emission Standard

BS4

Fuel Type

Petrol

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Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension

KYB 41 mm forks with cartridge damping. 90mm travel.

Rear Suspension

KYB monoshock with linkage and stepped preload adjuster

Braking System

Dual Channel ABS

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Brake Size

310 mm

Caliper - Front

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Rear Brake Size

255 mm

Caliper - Rear

Wheel Type

Spoke

Front Wheel Size

16 inch

Rear Wheel Size

16 inch

Front Tyre Size

130/90 B16

Rear Tyre Size

150/80 R16

Tyre Type

Tubeless

Radial Tyres

Yes

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

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Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight

246 kg

Seat Height

705 mm

Ground Clearance

Overall Length

Overall Width

770 mm

Overall Height

1040 mm

Wheelbase

1510 mm

Chassis Type

Tubular steel cradle

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Manufacturer Warranty

Standard Warranty

Features

Touch Screen Display

Instrument Console

Odometer

Digital

Speedometer

Analogue

Fuel Guage

Yes

Digital Fuel Guage

Yes

Hazard Warning Indicator

Average Speed Indicator

OTA Updates

Call/SMS Alerts

Geo Fencing

Distance to Empty Indicator

Tachometer

Stand Alarm

Yes

No. of Tripmeters

Tripmeter Type

Digital

Gear Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Yes

Low Oil Indicator

Yes

Low Battery Indicator

Clock

Yes

Service Reminder Indicator

Battery

Maintenance Free

Front Storage Box

Under Seat Storage

Mobile App Connectivity

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)

Shift Light

Headlight Type

Brake/Tail Light

Turn Signal

Pass Light

Yes

GPS & Navigation

USB Charging Port

Riding Modes Switch

Traction Control

Cruise Control

Hazard Warning Switch

Start Type

Electric Start

Killswitch

Yes

Stepped Seat

Yes

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Grabrail

Yes

Pillion Seat

Yes

Pillion Footrest

Yes

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster

Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster

Additional Features

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Bonneville Speedmaster [2019] Price in India

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₹ 13,85,911

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Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster [2019] User Reviews

4.8/5

(6 Ratings) 5 Reviews

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Reliability

Performance

Service Experience

Great cruiser to ride !!

4 years ago

Ranjit Reddy

Amazing best in class cruiser ! handles so smooth. Absolutely no vibrations. Very grippy avon cobra tyres. The beach bar adds elegance to the laid back seating ergonomics. I’ll always go for a triumph no matter what !!!! the speedmaster is definitely a stand out vehicle. I’ve seen heads turn when i ride this bike. Value for money 100%.

Rating Parameters

(out of 5)

Visual Appeal

Reliability

Performance

Service Experience

Maintenance cost

About the Reviewer

Used it for

Leisure Rides

Owned for

< 3 months

Ridden for

< 5000 kms

Got mileage of

16 kmpl

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A true bobber

4 years ago

Diwash

I have always been a triumph fan, i mean who doesn't love the bonneville. I was interested in the bobber but when i saw the speed master i could see what i could modify this motorcycle to. This is the ideal bobber bike that could reflect your personality. With the hard tailed rear it brings back the vibe of 80s bobber scene.The sound of the engine is sweet, it a pleasure to the year. I would listen to this engine sound over many singers. I have upgraded to the vance and hines which gives that growl in the sound. Every stock exhaust sounds lame so that's the 1st thing to do to make the bike sound like it looks. Its a 12oo ht engine so the riding is smooth at 4000rpms and also in lower gears which is totally amazing and the gas mileage is better compared to any 1200cc motorcycles.Servicing is better than many italian bikes as the interval is 10000miles(us) but different places might have different things depending on their business plan.The bike looks great as it is in its stock but every rider wants his motorcycle to reflect his personality so this is the bike if you are looking for a bobber that you can customize in your own way. I have changes handlebars, added risers, vance and hines exhaust, blacked out everything, removal of passenger pillion and people ask me what year is the bike. It brings back that classy bobber look. So this bike is only for the people who appreciate the vintage bobber when it comes to looks of the bike. And its comfy enough that it is bang for the bucks to take it out for longer rides in the weekend.Pros - comfortable ride, low rider, best mileage, best known engine, tons of after market parts.Cons - handle lock(its old school), headlight(not that bright).

About the Reviewer

Used it for

Daily Commute

Owned for

3-6 months

Ridden for

< 5000 kms

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Best bike

4 years ago

Ankit Rakesh Anandpara

I ride the bike, it was amazing feeling in the world to ride and pick-up is very good and break is absolutely nice and teh mileage is best as compared to other bikes the performance of the engine, breaks and tyres is very good the service center is very good and responsible in their work and for this bike the price is very good and awesome to ride, i love this bike.

Rating Parameters

(out of 5)

Visual Appeal

Reliability

Performance

Service Experience

Maintenance cost

Extra Features

About the Reviewer

Used it for

Everything

Owned for

Never owned

Got mileage of

25 kmpl

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just wow

5 years ago

Azhar

pros- dream bike. excellent performance. great look. very comfortable . state of the art technology. good mileage. you will fall in love with this bike. go anywhere you wont get tired.
cons- high owning cost. pricey spares. limited dealership n service network.
forget harley go for bonnie speedmaster.

Rating Parameters

(out of 5)

Visual Appeal

Reliability

Performance

Service Experience

Maintenance cost

Extra Features

About the Reviewer

Used it for

Occasional Commute

Owned for

Never owned

Got mileage of

20 kmpl

Tips for other riders

keep in touch with your service adviser.

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The bike of dreams

6 years ago

Sampath Tholpady

The bike of dreams Ohhh god... This bike is so sexy than my girlfriend..... Look at it.. Just look at it..... Just in love with its looks,....Mainly.. Cause i wanted a bike just like tat in its looks,....Were i can go miles,without getting bored...And it's performance,...Even tho i don't own it now... But i have been one of the first person to give a test drive of this beauty....It's so awesome, a picture perfect....

Rating Parameters

(out of 5)

Visual Appeal

Reliability

Performance

Service Experience

Maintenance cost

Extra Features

About the Reviewer

Used it for

Leisure Rides

Owned for