| Triumph's profilation of this bike |
| A true roadster in every sense of the word, the Bonneville matches classic British style to 21st century technology. This pairing of authenticity with modernity has led the Bonneville to become an icon in its own right with several designers, such as Paul Smith and Patrick Cox, creating their own signature tank designs. |
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General information |
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Model
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Triumph Bonneville Black |
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Year model
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2008 |
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Type
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Classic |
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Rating
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3.7 See the detailed rating of design and look, engine performance, reliability, fun-factor, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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865.0 ccm (52.78 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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Twin, four-stroke |
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Effect
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66.0 HP (48.2 kW)) @ 7200 RPM |
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Torque
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71.0 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.4 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
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Compression
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9.2:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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90.0 x 68.0 mm (3.5 x 2.7 inches) |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Twin carburettors with throttle position sensor and electric carburettor heaters. |
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Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
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Ignition
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Digital–inductive type |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Gearbox
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5-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Wet, multi-plate |
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Exhaust system
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Stainless steel headers, twin chrome silencers |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Tubular steel cradle |
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Front suspension
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Kayaba, 41 mm forks |
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Front wheel travel
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120 mm (4.7 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload, 106mm rear wheel travel |
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Rear wheel travel
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106 mm (4.2 inches) |
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Front tire
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100/90-19 |
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Rear tire
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130/80-17 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc. Nissin 2 piston floating caliper |
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Diameter
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310 mm (12.2 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc. Nissin 2 piston floating caliper |
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Diameter
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255 mm (10.0 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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205.0 kg (451.9 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.3220 HP/kg |
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Overall height
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1100 mm (43.3 inches) |
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Overall length
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2230 mm (87.8 inches) |
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Overall width
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740 mm (29.1 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1500 mm (59.1 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Rating sample for this Triumph bike
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Engine performance for the 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black:
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