Our first ride on the new Bobber Black was cut short by heavy winds and rain, but eventually the sun returned and we took advantage, flogging the bikes up (and down) the famous Ronda Road in southern Spain. Photos by Kingdom Creative.
The 2017 Triumph Bonneville Bobber was one of the most highly anticipated new models to be released last year, an instant hit that quickly became the fastest selling new model in the company?s 115-year history. True to its Bonneville roots, it?s a prototypical bobber, with a solo tractor seat floating above a rear shock hidden within its hardtail-look frame, a small gas tank best suited to bombing around town, a big 19-inch front wheel (wire spoked, of course) and ?bobbed? fenders.
The Bobber Black looks good from just about any angle. Thoughtful touches like the central seam on the fenders and the “hoop” around the rear fender add to its authentic look. Jenny’s Gear

Helmet: Bell Star MIPS-Equipped

Jacket: Furygan Legend Lady

Pants: Bolid’ster Jeny’ster

Boots: Rev’It Royale H20
It made a great first impression on me when I first rode it back in December 2016 (read the First Ride Review here), despite several weaknesses (wimpy brakes, a pogo stick fork and that small gas tank). It?s so smooth and powerful?a complete package?that I was forced into calling a draw when it came down to choosing between the Triumph and the Indian Scout Bobber in a recent bobber comparo. (Read the comparison test here.) If I?d ...