2015 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black

• Bodywork

As you would expect from the bike’s name, the bodywork wears deep Jet Black paintwork.

• Engine

Encased in black with machined highlights, our trademark air-cooled parallel twin lies at the heart of the T100 Black.

• Exhaust

Hear it on the streets. Twin chrome exhaust pipes highlight the bike’s after-dark theme.

• Wheels

Classic spoke wheels wearing black rims and hubs complement the look and give precise handling.

• Seat

A classic “banana” seat, all in black of course, with a matching passenger grab rail.

• Performance

The Bonneville T100 Black has muscle to match its mean looks, as its 865cc parallel twin engine puts out a healthy 68PS. It also gives 68Nm of torque at its peak, with plenty available at low revs so it’s really user-friendly and more than punchy enough, both around town and on the open road. Clever electronic fuel injection means this engine pulls smoothly throughout the rev range, so you’ll always have something in reserve.

• Configuration

It wouldn’t be a Bonneville without a parallel-twin cylinder engine and this one’s a beauty. Its 865cc capacity makes it more powerful than Bonnevilles of old, but modern technology mean great versatility and economy too, while balance shafts leave just enough vibration to remind you that you are riding an all-time great. Of course it’s air-cooled, meaning there’s no radiator to block the view of this engineering icon.

• Frame

Great handling and a relaxing ride have always been Bonneville traits. Years of getting the basics right mean that we make bikes that are reassuringly easy to ride.

• Suspension

We wouldn’t want a bumpy road to spoil your ride, so we fit traditional, black-sprung twin shocks at the back that combine iconic style with modern performance, while up front, black, gaitered telescopic forks keep things well controlled.

• Brakes

We’ve matched the front and rear disc brakes to give a progressive, balanced braking performance that suits the Bonneville Black’s power and weight, giving the rider confidence and control.

• Practicality

This is no temperamental custom special. Behind the mean looks lies proven Triumph engineering that will deliver day in, day out.

And, if you can stand all the attention you’ll get on your ride to work, the Bonneville Black makes a great commuter too.

• Technology

There’s no point in having the coolest bike in town if you can’t rely on it. The Bonneville Black features electronic ignition and fuel injection that give better reliability and low emissions as well as a punchier, more responsive throttle. The wet multi-plate clutch is light to operate and makes gearchanging a pleasure, while the hydraulic disc brakes are powerful, but never intimidating.

• Instrument

Speed, engine revs and warning lights. The important information for every ride sits right in your line of sight, meaning it only takes a glance to know what’s going on.