GET YOU SOME OF THIS! THE BRITISH INVASION IS HERE!!
Check this one out! An extremely rare offering from Vespa Motorsport, this gorgeous Triumph 1200cc “Bobber” With under 4,500 miles on the clock, this bike looks practically new.
This bike is a radical re-design of Triumph’s venerable Triumph Bonneville.
The same 1200cc engine that powers the Bonneville T120 pulls the Bobber, however tuned for a different style of riding. While the T120 was designed to portray a sense of refinement, the Bobber is much more about attitude. In other words, more torque. It comes on strong, and you’ll always want to shift before the rev limiter. The Twin Skin exhaust system sounds throaty and rich, while looking like true duals and hiding the catalytic converter underneath the bike. It’s all there, it all works very well, and it’s all hidden wonderfully.
Appearance wise, the Triumph has done a truly amazing job at tucking away all of the wires and hoses to give you a real raw, mechanic look. They’ve also done a nice job of making the bike appear as a rigid frame design, by hiding a beefy mono shock beneath the seat connecting to the swing arm. The result is a smooth and stable rear suspension. The bike sits low, so even shorter riders should feel confident while coming to stops.
A true classic feel is not something easily achieved on a motorcycle with this modern tech, but Triumph pulled it off. The single clock unit and relocated ignition switch keep everything at the bars neat and tidy. Dual throttle bodies were designed to look like the vintage Amal carbs. And while the Bobber does come standard with ABS and traction control, both of which can be switched off, they were not invasive. I was hard on the gas and wasn’t cut off or interrupted. The monoshock system screams modern performance when you get up and look at it, but from profile it holds that hardtail line almost perfectly (better when compressed with a rider on it, in my opinion).
So to be honest, I have considered taking this bike home and adding it to my “collection” of already too many bikes. And as I write about it, I am again almost talking myself into it.
This bike is BEYOND a blast to ride. Guaranteed to bring a smile to your face, or your money back!
If you are interested give me a call (T.C.) at Vespa Motorsport, or come on by during store hours at
3955 Pacific Highway
San Diego 92110
(619) 280-1718 ext 104
