LOT 499

1969 Triumph 649cc T120R Bonneville Registration no. TTU 828H Frame no. PD33097 T120R Engine no. PD33097 T120R

Sold for £6,440 inc. premium

Lot 499

1969 Triumph 649cc T120R Bonneville

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|14 October 2023, 10:30 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1969 Triumph 649cc T120R Bonneville
Registration no. TTU 828H
Frame no. PD33097 T120R
Engine no. PD33097 T120R

The café racer's favourite since its launch, thanks to lusty acceleration and a top speed approaching 120mph, the Bonneville continued into the 'unitary construction' era as Triumph's top-of-the-range sports roadster, arriving at what aficionados consider its ultimate specification with the launch of the 1968 model. By this time the frame had been sorted and 12-volt electrics standardised, while welcome improvements included shuttle-valve fork internals; independently adjustable ignition points; Amal Concentric carburettors; and a long overdue twin-leading-shoe front brake. For the next couple of seasons the Bonnie continued essentially unchanged, before the disastrous launch of the Umberslade Hall-designed 'oil-in-frame' models in November 1970 precipitated the collapse of the entire BSA-Triumph Group.

Belonging to the last Bonneville generation built before BSA-Triumph switched to the oil-in-frame range, this example was imported from the USA and has belonged to our vendor since 2014. It was first registered in the UK on 11th October 2016. Works carried out since acquisition include replacing the carburettors; painting the cycle parts; rewiring and adding indicators; fitting a new front wheel rim; and replacing the tyres, speedometer, and front and rear suspension. Kept in dry storage and used sparingly, the machine was overhauled and serviced in 2021 and was last used in 2022. Presented in very good order throughout although some recommissioning will be required before the Bonnie returns to the road. Offered with a dating letter, two keys and a V5C.
Offered with key

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