Triumph Bonneville review, test ride

Thanks to electronic fuel injection, the Triumph is also up to date when it comes to fuel economy; during our test we averaged 18.9kpl. In reality, this gives the Bonneville a usable range of over 250km. Although you’ll find much better rivals if you want pure performance, our test would remain incomplete without a thorough speed check. The Bonnie behaves terrific up to 190kph, but that’s also where the story ends, because it doesn’t have a lot more to give beyond that. Ideal cruising speeds of up to 130-135kph are a given. Cruising and commuting comfortably with a Bonneville is also doable. The metal tank offers the possibility to attach a tank bag, and Triumph offers a wide range of accessories to customize your bike with. 

 

Whether the Bonnie is really made for you or not depends a lot on your taste and your individual riding style. In any case, count on the Triumph Bonneville to give you the pure and essential flavour of motorcycling. So even if the vintage theme goes only skin deep, the new Bonneville will evoke sensations that make it every inch a true classic for India, all while maintaining a very attractive price point. The Bonneville launches in India Nov 28, at an expected price point of around Rs 6 lakh, and its Thruxton variant is also tipped to be India bound, a sporty Bonnie, with exciting café racer styling.