Our early report on the launch of the new Triumph Bonneville Bobber in London generated more hits than any other article on Bike EXIF in 2016?and sparked some pretty heated debate. Up to that point, Triumph’s new ?modern classics? had been getting high praise at every turn… but was the Bobber a giant mistake"
Could the new T120 platform really be stretched that far" How can a factory possibly build a bobber" Would it just be a pretty bike to ogle in the garage"
We headed to Spain to find out.

Purists will tell you that a true bobber needs to be a custom machine?preferably vintage?stripped of all non-essentials, hard-tailed and hot-rodded. And they’re not entirely wrong.
After all, that’s what the first bobbers were, back in the 40s: single-seat, purpose-built machines that were light, quick in a straight line?and a little sketchy to ride.
But this isn’t the 40s, and not everyone has the time, skill or cash flow to build a puritan bobber. Most people just want a motorcycle that starts every time, rides well and looks damn good doing it.
And that is?pretty much?the Triumph Bonneville Bobber.

Design Development on the Bobber started three years ago, with a very specific set of goals. The bike had to have the T120’s DNA, top-shelf finishes, a more exciting power delivery and exhaust tone, and the right ergonomics and ride feel. It also needed that all-important, minimalist bobber vibe, and had to be ripe for custom...