2012 Triumph Bonneville T100 Steve McQueen Edition Review [video]

2012 Triumph Bonneville T100 Steve McQueen Edition

2012 Triumph Bonneville T100 Steve McQueen Edition. Triumph has announced the production of a limited edition bike to commemorate the iconic celebrity.

Based on the classic Bonneville T100, just 1,100 of the Steve McQueenTM Edition will be sold worldwide. Featuring a host of modified parts, the design is inspired by the Triumph Trophy TR6 that McQueen insisted on riding during the famous stunt scene in The Great Escape, and features a military-style matte khaki green livery, stencil-style Triumph decal on the tank and the actor’s signature on the side covers.

Featuring a high-specification as standard, the Tiger Explorer debuts Triumph’s new ‘ride-by-wire’ throttle system and includes cruise control, switchable ABS and traction control as standard. The high specification continues in the chassis department with a strong steel chassis and cast alloy wheels, 19” front and 17” rear, the latter showcased thanks to the stylish single-sided swingarm.

Triumph’s T100 features classic 1960’s styling with an 865cc Parallel Twin. The air-cooled, DOHC engine is claimed at 67 horsepower and 43 miles-per gallon. The retro bike uses modern updates like fuel injection (styled to look like a carburetor) and dual-piston Nissin disc brakes front and rear. Twin chrome exhaust headers run down to an under-slung exhaust with dual mufflers. A five-speed manual transmission turns the rear wheel via chain drive.

Only 1100 are being produced WORLDWIDE and will only be available on a pre-order basis. Final MSRP has not been established but will be by end of this year. The standard T100 is $10,299 for the 2-tone model.

2012 Triumph Bonneville T100 - International Specifications/Technical Details
Europe MSRP Price: On The Road TBA

Engine and Transmission

• Type Air-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin, 360º firing interval
• Capacity 865cc
• Bore/Stroke 90 x 68mm
• Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
• Exhaust Stainless steel headers, twin chromed silencers.
• Final Drive X ring chain
• Clutch Wet, multi-plate
• Gearbox 5-speed
• Oil Capacity 4.5 litres (1.2 US gals)

Chassis, Running Gear and Displays

• Frame Tubular steel cradle
• Swingarm Twin-sided, tubular steel
• Wheel Front 36-spoke 19 x 2.5in
• Rear 40-spoke 17 x 3.5in
• Tyre Front 100/90 R19
• Rear 130/80 R17
• Suspension Front Kayaba 41mm forks, 120mm travel
• Rear Kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload, 106mm rear wheel travel
• Brakes Front Single 310mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper
• Rear Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper
• Instrument Display/Functions Analogue speedometer and tachometer with odometer and trip information

Dimensions and Capacities

• Length 2230mm (87.7in)
• Width (handlebars) 740mm (29.1in)
• Height without mirrors 1100mm (43.3in)
• Seat Height 775mm (30.5in)
• Wheelbase 1500mm (59.0in)
• Rake/Trail 28º/110mm
• Fuel Tank Capacity 16 litres (4.2 US gals)
• Wet Weight (ready to ride) 230 kg (506 lbs)
• Performance (measured at crankshaft to 95/1/EC)
• Maximum Power 68PS / 67bhp / 50kW @ 7500rpm
• Maximum Torque 68Nm / 50 ft.lbs @ 5800rpm
• Fuel Efficiency Urban: 51.2mpg (5.5 l/100km) - 56mph: 68.0mpg (4.2l/100km) - 75mph: 55.6mpg (5.1l/100km)

Color: Military-style matte khaki green livery

* Manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP), the actual sale prices can vary.