Lot details
Registration No: TTT645H
Frame No: CD43891T120R
Engine No: CD43891
cc: 650
MOT Expiry Date: None

The last Bonneville, completed in March 1988, brought to an end a basic design and style of Triumph twin dating back to 1938. The first model to bear the appellation, forever shortened to 'Bonnie', evolved in 1959 and is probably the most valued today but not necessarily the best, being powerful but noisy, vibratory and handling wildly at speed. Bonnies in numerous versions were available during 30 years of production and, although all have their enthusiasts, some were decidedly better than others. Conceived as a rorty high performance roadburner, by the end the Bonnie, although still a very special machine had become a different animal, with styling and engineering improvements not necessarily for the better. The unit-engined version of 66-70 are regarded by many as the one to have, introduced just prior to the unpopular later 70's oil-in-frame models which also came with the less attractive slab sided tanks and a high riding position.
TTT695H is a US export model T120R 650 Bonneville of 1970 vintage. Little different from the home market motorcycles in specification but fitted with a smaller fuel tank, high bars and associated cabling etc. only a few other styling details are noticeable. his machine was bought from a West Coast Triumph dealership in 1999 and re-imported by the vendor shortly after and UK registered. Subsequently used in the UK for a year or so it was laid up and has seen no further use. A V5 is with the bike together with California title documents, DVLA V5 and expired MOT certificates. Careful re-commissioning is required before returning to the road.