2018 Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black

Make Model	Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black
Year	2018
Engine	Four stoke, parallel twin, 270^o crank, SOHC
Capacity	1198 cc / 73.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke	97.6 x 80 mm
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Lubrication	Wet sump
Exhaust	Straight line stainless steel twin-skin slash cut twin stubby silencers
Induction	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Ignition	Digital
Starting	Electric
Max Power	57.4 kW / 77 hp @ 6550 rpm
Max Torque	105 Nm / 10.7 kgf-m / 77.4 lb-ft @ 3100 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Transmission	6-Speed
Final Drive	Chain, X-ring
Frame	Dual tubular steel cradle
Front Suspension	47mm non-adj Showa fork
Front Wheel Travel	90 mm / 3.5 in
Rear Suspension	Kayaba twin shocks with adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel	73 mm / 2.8 in
Front Brakes	2x 310 mm Disc, 2 piston Brembo calipers, ABS
Rear Brakes	Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS
Wheels	Wire 32-spoke, steel rims
Front Tyre	130/90-16
Rear Tyre	150/80-16
Rake	25.8º
Trail	87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Dimensions	Length 2235 mm / 87.9 in Width 800 mm / 31.5 in Height 1025 mm / 40.4 in
Wheelbase	1510 mm / 59.4 in
Seat Height Solo	690 mm / 27.2 in
Dry Weight	237.5 kg / 522.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity	9.1 Litres / 2.4 US gal

The fastest-selling Triumph ever produced is going dark, as Triumph introduces the new Bonneville Bobber Black.
The 2018 Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black is more than just a new color option, as Triumph has added a fat front wheel, dual disc brakes, thicker forks and a number of other upgrades.

The most noticeable difference with the Bonneville Black is the more muscular stance created by a thicker front wheel and heftier fork. Instead of the regular Bobber’s 100/90-19 front tire, the Bobber Black uses a 130/90-16 tire. Triumph also swapped out the Bobber’s 41mm KYB fork for a 47mm Showa unit, offering the same 3.5 inches of travel.

The front brakes also receive an upgrade, with the Black receiving a second 310mm rotor and two-piston Brembo calipers replacing the Nissins on the regular Bobber.

The Bonneville Black also receives a full LED headlight with daytime running light (also found on the new Bonneville Speedmaster). The 5-inch circular headlight maintains the Bonneville family’s classic feel while the LED gives it a distinct modern look.

The Bobber Black also receives a new, simple-to-use cruise control system. Mounted to the left controls by the horn, the system uses just a single button. Press once to activate, press it again to set the speed, and press it again to turn it off.

The engine remains the same high-torque 1200cc parallel-Twin powering the Bobber. Triumph claims a peak output of 77 hp at 6100 rpm and 78.2 lb-ft. at 4000 rpm. The Bobber Black does receive new blacked-out slash-cut sawn-off peashooter silencers. Ride-by-wire throttle control offers Road and Rain ride modes, while switchable traction control and ABS are offered as standard equipment.

The Bonneville Black will be available in a choice of Jet Black or Matt Black paint, both offering these blacked-out components:

Black painted exhaust (silencers, headers and upper finned casting)
Black anodized brake pedal and footrests
Black anodized gear lever
Zinc nickel plated gear linkage
Black anodized brake and clutch levers
Black painted handlebars, with black anodized risers and clamps
Black painted seat pan
Black powder coated engine covers, cam cover and sprocket cover
Black chrome plated headlight rim
Black painted wheel hubs