Triumph Bonneville Ewan McGregor SE

Make Model	Triumph Bonneville Ewan McGregor Special Edition
Year	2008
Engine	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	865 cc / 52.8 cu in
Bore x Stroke	90 x 68 mm
Cooling System	Air-cooled
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Engine Oil	Synthetic, 15W/50
Induction	Multipoint Sequential Fuel injection
Ignition	Digital
Max Power	49 kW / 66 hp @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque	71 Nm / 7.24 kgf-m / 52 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multi plate
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain, X-ring
Frame	Tubular steel cradle, swing arm: twin-sided, tubular steel
Front Suspension	41mm Kayaba telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Kayaba chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel	106 mm / 4.17 in
Front Brakes	Single 310 mm disc, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston calipers
Wheels Front	36 Spokes, 19 x 2.5 in
Wheels Rear	36 Spokes, 17 x 3.5 in
Front Tyre	100/90 19
Rear Tyre	130/80 17
Rake	28°
Trail	110 mm / 4.3 in
Dimensions	Length 2230 mm / 87.8 in Width 840 mm / 33.1 in Height 1100 mm / 43.3 in
Wheelbase	1500 mm / 59.1 in
Seat Height	775 mm / 30.5 in
Dry Weight	205 kg / 451 lbs
Wet Weight	226 kg / 499 lbs
Fuel Capacity	16.6 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal

This year Triumph celebrates 50 years from when the first Bonneville was produced and in order to mark the half of century of existence on roads around the world, the British manufacturer has created two brand new limited edition models, one designed by Belfast, and the other by Ewan McGregor.

Cleverly blending traditional British style and charismatic performance, the Triumph Bonneville is the perfect roadster and a modern design classic. Its unique looks and exhilarating riding experience have made the Bonneville the motorcycle of choice for generations of fast-living individuals including screen idols from Steve McQueen, James Dean and Marlon Brando, through to George Clooney and Nicholas Cage.

Triumph is marking the occasion by producing two unique one-off designs for the Bonneville, each conceived by an iconic collaborator, synonymous with style and British motorcycling: Hollywood star Ewan McGregor and designer of high-end motorcycling fashion, Belstaff.

Renowned motorcycle enthusiast, Ewan McGregor, has created a design that reflects the Bonneville’s rich heritage. The design incorporates a copper-plated tank, with black waxed cotton by Belstaff on the seat and side panel and is inspired by one of his own vintage bikes, as well as his love of the legendary motorcycle enthusiast (and Triumph rider), Steve McQueen.

Ewan explains, “I wanted to use a traditional waxed cotton material as it has such a resonance with the history of style in motorcycling and mix it with the tradition of coppering tanks. I am a huge fan of Steve McQueen and his films from the 1960s, and the font that I have chosen for the Triumph logo harks back to that golden era of biking.

“This is such an exciting project for me – the Bonneville has to be the ultimate in iconic British motorcycles, so the chance to create my very own design and see it through to production is amazing.”

Ewan McGregor’s specially designed bike will be auctioned for his chosen charity, UNICEF for whom he is an ambassador.

Triumph Bonneville Ewan McGregor Special Edition