£6,500

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Highlights

  • One owner since 1980
  • Imported and first registered in the UK in April 1986
  • Engine rebuilt around 1,200 miles ago
  • Finished in original 1967 colour scheme: Aubergine over Alaskan White

The Appeal


The Bonneville T120R was the last production motorcycle by Triumph's legendary Edward Turner - with classic British styling and a 649cc Parallel Twin powerplant, it was practically purpose-built for an American audience, and it proved its worth the moment it rolled out of Meriden. Marketed as "The Best Motorcycle in the World", it was a claim that few riders challenged.

This 1967 example is an ex-American example, that first hit British soil in 1986.  Still carrying its original livery of Aubergine over Alaskan White, and with a recent rebuild under its belt, this beautifully cared-for mount is a superb prospect, and will no doubt capture plenty of admiring glances out on the open road.

 
 

History and Paperwork

  • First registered in May 1968 in Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • Only 3 recorded owners since 1974
  • Purchased by current owner in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1980
  • Imported and first registered in the UK in April 1986
  • MOT certificates verify mileage from 1986 through 2017
  • MOT exempt
  • Rebuilt around 1,200 miles ago
  • Currently indicates 19,663 miles on a five-figure odometer
 
 

The Condition

  • Finished in the original 1967 colour scheme: Aubergine over Alaskan White
  • Petrol tank repainted
  • Paintwork looks in very good order
  • No scratches or dents on the petrol tank
  • Original Triumph badges and knee pads fitted to either side of the tank
  • Instruments in good condition, and believed to be originals
  • Replacement dual seat fitted and looks to be in fine fettle
  • Dry stored and ridden less than 1,200 miles since restoration

 
 

The Mechanics

  • 649cc four-stroke engine
  • Originally rated at 52bhp
    Four-speed gearbox
  • Engine rebuilt around 1,200 miles ago
  • Twin leading shoe front brake
  • Engine fully rebuilt, including:
    • New bearings
    • New big end shells
    • New oil seals
    • New piston rings
    • New Amal Monobloc carburettors fitted
    • Vape electronic ignition system fitted
    • New clutch plates and springs
    • New primary and secondary chains
  • Bike is reportedly in excellent order
  • We've no reports of any mechanical issues

 

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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1967
  • Make Triumph
  • Model Bonneville T120
  • Colour Red
  • Odometer 19,663 Miles
  • Engine size 649
Listing Details
  • Seller Type Private
  • Town Haywards Heath
  • Location Sussex
  • Country United Kingdom

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