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Triumph teases 2019 Speed Twin

This teaser video shows glimpses of the 2019 Triumph Speed Twin which was expected to be unveiled at the recent European motorcycle shows but will be launched on December 4.

The video only shows dark and blurry images and some very short glimpses of the 1200cc bike in silhouette.

While the Street Twin ($13,700) is the cheapest version of the 900cc range, the Speed Twin may not be the cheapest version of the 1200 range.

In spy shots, we have seen it fitted with expensive Ohlins suspension.

Speed Twin spy shot
Speed Twin spy shot

However, in the video it seems to have more budget-conscious gaitered conventional forks and non-piggyback shocks.

Other features we can see include low-profile mirrors, twin instrument pods, straight bench seat, straight bars, a chopped front fender and seven-spoke mag wheels.Triumph Speed Twin

It is difficult to see whether it has dual brake discs as in the spy shots, but we would expect so.

Perhaps, like the recently launched Scrambler 1200 in XC and XE versions, the Speed Twin will come in two version.

Triumph Scrambler 1200 Google GoPro speed twin
Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC and XE

The top-spec variant could have Ohlins and other juicy gear.

There is no word yet on when it will arrive in Australia or pricing.

Current Bonneville 1200 prices range from the T120 at $17,200 to the Thruxton 1200 R at $21,100.

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Triumph releases Ace and Diamond T120 models

Ace and Diamond limited-edition versions of the Triumph T120 Bonneville have been released to tantalise us and take away the breath of diehard Bonne fans.

The Ace is a tribute to the legendary Ace Cafe in London and the Diamond is a chromed model with a subtle British flag on the tank.

Only 1400 Ace models will be released and 900 Diamond models.

Triumph Australia Marketing Manager Dale McBride says “our allocation and pricing hasn’t been determined from Triumph”.

“It looks like a Q2, 2019 release,” he says.

Expect to pay a premium over the current T120 price of $17,200 (plus on-road costs).

The bikes were unveiled at the recent EICMA motorcycle showing Milan where many expected the new 1200cc Speed Twin with mag wheels would be unveiled.

Triumph releases Ace and Diamond T120 models
Triumph Speed Twin spy shot

It would be the first T120 without spokes and we expect it may be unveiled in the next few weeks after recent spy shots surfaced.

Instead, Triumph surprised with these two stunners at the show.

T120 AceTriumph releases Ace and Diamond T120 models

This dark cafe racer model is a tribute to the legendary London cafe were ton-up boys made their name in the 1950s.

While the bikes ridden then included many British brands, cafe MD Mark Wilsmore says Triumph is the perfect fit.

“Triumph and the Ace Cafe go hand in hand for me, with decades of riders turning up at the cafe on the latest British Twin to chance their arm on the A406, and be top dog off the lights,” he says.Triumph releases Ace and Diamond T120 models

“This beautiful new Bonneville T120 Ace pays homage to those riders and our glorious shared history in style.”

The tribute bike has blacked-out intake covers, engine badges, and bench seat with matt Storm Grey paint and contrasting striping on the tank with Ace Cafe graphics.Triumph releases Ace and Diamond T120 models

T120 DiamondTriumph releases Ace and Diamond T120 models

The Diamond celebrates the diamond or 60th anniversary of the original Bonnvelle T120 of 1959.

It was the final motorcycle designed by Triumph’s chief designer Edward Turner and took its name from Bonneville Salt Flats where Triumph scored many world speed records.

The 2019 Triumph Bonneville T120 Diamond Edition features a silver and white tank emblazoned with a subtle Union Jack.Triumph releases Ace and Diamond T120 models

It also comes with polished-chrome engine covers and chain guard plus chromed traditional tank badges.Triumph releases Ace and Diamond T120 models

Which is your favourite? Leave your comments below.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com