The Bikes of Brit Jam: Triumph

Sunday, August 18, 2013

The Bikes of Brit Jam: Triumph

Many of the best bikes were found in the spectator parking area.

I met the owner of this bike, a British transplant living in Boston. He recently purchased this 1975 Bonneville fully refurbished. This was his longest trip with it yet, taking highways and back roads, it stood up to the test.

Modified Bonneville into a Cafe Racer.

A Triumph Bonneville "Special". What makes it special, I might know if I had read the plaque sticking up behind the seat, but there were too many bikes to see and not enough time.

A 2008 Sprint ST, sport-touring bike for sale $4999 or Best Offer.

A Thruxton. This is the production Cafe Racer with clip-on handle bars, bar-end mirrors, rear-set pegs, rear seat cowl, Arrow sport exhaust and stiffer suspension. Otherwise it's just like the Bonneville.

I love to see a woman riding her own bike. In this case it is Speed Triple.

50th Anniversary Edition Bonneville with the classic color scheme of the original.

The Scrambler. Another modification on the Bonneville with front fork gaiters, raised dual exhaust on the right side and longer travel in the suspension.

Bonneville 750

Thruxton

A modified Bonneville with racing cowl, bar-end mirrors, Arrow exhaust and hard bags

A Trophy 650

Another Bonneville 750

Another Bonneville turned into a Cafe Racer. The "Mack Truck Dog" on the front fender is certainly unique, but I don't think it adds much to the bike's appeal.

The Triumph Tiger. The same model that Ted Simon road around the world between 1973 - 1977. His book, Jupiter's Travels, tells the tale. Of course his was a bit newer than this 1951 model. For more information about Ted Simon's travels check out http://jupitalia.com/