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There\u2019s an angst to the Triumph Bobber<\/a>. Something about the solo seat, steep rake, and mock-hardtail line just looks like it\u2019s rebelling against whatever ya got.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the Speedmaster is different; it has the same engine character, the same smile-inducing pull when you drop the clutch on that 1,200cc high-torque engine, but with a friendlier look and huge line of accessories to maximize touring capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a small jump in the price tag, the Speedmaster takes the niche, solo city-jammer\/cruiser hybrid that is the Bobber and turns it into a more traditional cruiser capable of longer miles. The ride is more effortless and casually enjoyable, but you can easily turn it up and get that rebel yell back if you want it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A more cushioned seat, cruise control, preload-adjustable rear shock, improved 41mm cartridge fork, and a bigger gas tank all ensure more time between stops. Like most cruiser seats, the saddle locks you into one place, so it isn’t ideal for real aggressive riding, but that’s not what this bike was really designed for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beach-cruiser-style handlebars look great and were nice when we were cruising along Pacific Coast Highway, but again, bringing the Speedmaster<\/a> into more aggressive cornering they were a little cramped and uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The forward controls fit nicely with the look and feel of the bike \u2014 not feeling too cramped or stretched out \u2014 but they scrape when cornering. The large feelers on each peg, at more than an inch, seemed a little excessive and inhibiting, but for the third and final time, I was probably riding this bike harder than most of its intended market will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from the scraping and a little discomfort from the bars, however, it held stable throwing it into turns at high speeds, performed well under hard braking, and generally felt like a wolf in sheep’s clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aesthetically, Triumph knew exactly what it was doing here; the chunky nameplate and scalloped paint with hand-done pinstriping on the tank \u2014 I was flashing back to my old 1977 Triumph T140 and loving every minute of it. Little details like the fuel injector made to look like vintage Amal carbs and the mock pre-unit transmission that houses the rear brake fluid reservoir all help maintain the iconic style of the Bonneville, while vaguely masking that this is an awesome, fully modern engine capable of much more than the originals it pays tribute to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with the rear fender and pillion comes a wide range of accessories to diversify the Speedmaster even further. A tall windshield or waxed canvas bags can take the look one way, while short bars, mid-controls, and a rack that replaces the passenger seat will take it back a couple of steps toward Bobber style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For $1,250 more than the original Bobber \u2014 and the same price as the Bobber Black \u2014the Speedmaster offers more variety for the rider while still having the same capacity for fun and potential for similar aggressive style. Essentially, this is the Bobber your significant other will let you buy, while you know it’s going to be the wolf you hoped for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Specifications<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr><\/thead>
Price<\/td>\n$13,150<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Engine<\/td>\nLiquid-cooled, eight-valve, SOHC, 270\u00b0 parallel twin<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Bore x Stroke<\/td>\n97.6mm x 80mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Displacement<\/td>\n1,200cc<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Compression Ratio<\/td>\n10.0:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Claimed Horsepower<\/td>\n77 hp (57kW) @ 6,100 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Claimed Torque<\/td>\n78 lb.-ft. (106Nm) @ 4,000 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Fuel Delivery<\/td>\nMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Exhaust<\/td>\nChromed stainless steel 2-into-2 twin-skin exhaust system with chromed stainless silencers<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Final drive<\/td>\nChain<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Clutch<\/td>\nWet, multi-plate assist clutch<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Gearbox<\/td>\n6-speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Frame<\/td>\nTubular steel cradle<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Swingarm<\/td>\nTwin-sided, tubular steel<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Front Wheels<\/td>\n32-spoke, 16 x 2.5 in.<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Rear Wheels<\/td>\n32-spoke, 16 x 3.5 in.<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Front Tires<\/td>\n130\/90B-16<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Rear Tires<\/td>\n150\/80R-16<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Front Suspension<\/td>\n41mm KYB with cartridge damping, 3.6-in. travel<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Rear Suspension<\/td>\nKYB monoshock with linkage and stepped preload adjuster, 2.9-in. travel<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Front Brakes<\/td>\nTwin 310mm disc, Brembo two-piston floating calipers, ABS<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Rear Brakes<\/td>\n255mm disc, Nissin single-piston floating caliper, ABS<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Instrumentation<\/td>\nLCD multi-functional instrument pack with analog speedometer, odometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, range to empty indication, service indicator, clock, 2x tripmeters, average and current fuel consumption display, traction control status display, heated grip ready (controlled by a handlebar mounted scroll button)<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Handlebar Width<\/td>\n30.3 in. (770mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Height Without Mirror<\/td>\n40.9 in. (1040mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Seat Height<\/td>\n27.75 in. (705mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/td>\n59.5 in. (1510mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Rake\/Trail<\/td>\n25.3\u00ba\/3.6 in. (91mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Claimed Dry Weight<\/td>\n541 lb. (246kg)<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Fuel Capacity<\/td>\n3.2 gal.<\/td>\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

This piece originally appeared at Cycle World<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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