Make: | Triumph |
Model: | Bonneville T120R |
Type: | Motorcycle |
Trim: | -- |
Year: | 1968 |
Mileage: | 1,211 |
VIN: | T120RDU68151 |
Color: | Burgundy |
Engine: | Air-cooled OHV vert twin |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | Motorcycle |
Interior color: | Black |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Twin Falls, Idaho, United States |
This 1968 Triumph Bonneville 650 was completely restored by a precision craftsman here in Twin Falls, Idaho. After its restoration, it took 1st Place at a local show here in Twin Falls. This bike is as nice as it was in 1968, or better. This motorcycle belonged to the widow of this man whom retired years ago from the radiator shop he owned for 40+ years. We can help arrange delivery worldwide. Odometer was reset to zero on completion of... restoration work. Title reflects odo reading as"Exempt."MELLING'S MOTORCYCLE WORLDREMEMBERING ONE OF THE GREATS: THE 1968-ERA TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T120RJanuary 9, 2017Opinions vary as to which was the greatest of all Triumph Bonnevilles but if the father of the unit construction Bonnie, Doug Hele, says that the best of all was the 1968 model you have to sit up straight and pay attention.According to Classic British Motorcycles dotcom1968 also marked the beginning of a very brief window when the Triumph Bonneville was in it's 'sweet spot', widely considered to run from 1968 through 1970. The 'Bonnie' had truly reached its zenith, and at a time when its performance was considered world-class.