Triumph’s Bobber and Bobber Black give credit to the term often used as ‘factory custom’, but despite their authentic post-war look, both variants manage to deliver a thoroughly modern ride that performs better than the retro style does not suggest it. Triumph has managed to wring out another variation of its 1,200cc liquid-cooled Bonneville (HT) parallel twin engine derived from the T120, but in this application it’s a gem, producing 77 hp and 78 pounds. couple feet. While both may contain the same 1,200cc parallel-twin engine and chassis architecture, the Black model increases the spec list a bit, with a meatier (but smaller) 16-inch front wheel shod with a Avon Cobra tire, and gains an extra brake disc up front, while also sliding into a more rugged 47mm Showa cartridge fork to go with that big front donut. The Black’s headlight is LED and you also get cruise control. Other than that, the Black model is well and truly murdered, with the exhaust, engine, bars, hubs, levers, etc. all clad in ebony paint.
2020 Triumph Bobber Reviews, Comparisons & Competition
The Bobber offers a surprisingly spirited ride and excellent handling despite the hardtail’s appearance and that’s a big reason we named it Cruiser of the Year in 2017. Electric throttle, traction control , ABS and premium trims deeply impressed our First Tour too. You don’t have to look too hard to find the competition; The Indian Scout Bobber and Harley’s Street Bob are the obvious alternatives here, but for technology and comfort, and perhaps ride quality, the Triumph appears to be the more polished of the lot.
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Triumph Bobber 2020 updates for 2020
For 2020, Triumph has rolled out a specially equipped, limited-draft Bobber TFC model with more horsepower and premium finishes, and last time we checked there were still some available, but you better hurry. : only 750 were manufactured.
