2021 Triumph Bobber gets bigger tank and better forks/brakes

2021 Triumph Bobber

The 1200 Bobber hasn’t gained any boost to its peak outputs in the transition to Euro5 but Triumph promises that the Bobber’s ‘updated 2021 engine is more responsive, and its torque curve is fuller and smoother.’

Triumph claim the new engine delivers a notable lift at 5,500 rpm. Peak torque is 106Nm at a low 4,000 rpm, and peak power is 77 horsepower at 6,100 rpm.

A bigger 12-litre fuel tank has been added to the Bobber which is a huge 30 per cent improvement on the stingy nine-litre capacity of the original.

For 2021 the headlight features Triumph’s signature LED Daytime Running Light.

Bobber is suspended by 47 mm Showa cartridge forks but rides on a single rear shock, compared to the twin RSU rear ends seen on most of the 2021 Bonneville range.

The Bobber has unique twin airbox intakes located under the seat, while the straight-line exhaust pipe run cleverly conceals the catalyst box. Slash-cut, sawn-off peashooter silencers complete the look

Bobber features a fat 16-inch front rim while the rear is wider than before. The spoked rims are shod with Avon Cobra rubber. Twin-piston Brembo calipers are backed up by ABS and switchable traction control.

Bobber has a much increased range thanks to a 30 per cent improvement in fuel capacity

All Triumph motorcycles feature 16,000 km service intervals and the 2021 Bonneville range is expected to start arriving in Australia from the second quarter of 2021. Pricing is yet to be announced.

2021 Triumph Bobber Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS – BONNEVILLE BOBBER
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Type	Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Capacity	1200 cc
Bore	97.6 mm
Stroke	80.0 mm
Compression	10.0:1
Maximum Power	78 PS / 76.9 bhp (57.5 kW) @ 6100 rpm
Maximum Torque	106 Nm (78.2 lbft) @ 4000 rpm
Fuel System	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Exhaust	Brushed stainless steel 2 into 2 twin-skin exhaust system with brushed stainless silencers
Final Drive	Chain
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, torque assist clutch
Gearbox	6 speed
CHASSIS
Frame	Tubular steel, twin cradle frame
Swingarm	Twin sided fabrication
Front Wheel	Wire 32-spoke, 16 x 2.5 in
Rear Wheel	Wire 32-spoke, 16 x 3.5 in
Front Tyre	MT90B16
Rear Tyre	150/80 R16
Front Suspension	Ø 47 mm Showa cartridge forks
Rear Suspension	Mono-shock RSU with linkage
Front Brakes	Twin Ø310mm disc, Brembo 2-piston sliding axial calipers
Rear Brakes	Single Ø255mm disc, Nissin single piston sliding axial caliper
Instruments	Analogue speedometer with LCD multi-functional display
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Length	2220 mm (87.4 in)
Width (Handlebars)	800 mm (31.5 in)
Height Without Mirrors	1024 – 1055 mm (40.3 – 41.5 in)
Seat Height	690 – 700 mm (27.2 – 27.6 in)
Wheelbase	1500 mm (59.1 in)
Rake	25.4 °
Trail	92.0 mm (3.6 in)
Wet weight	251 kg (553 lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.0 litres (3.2 US gal)
FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS
Fuel Consumption	60.9 mpg (4.6 l/100km)
CO2 Figures	105 g/km
Standard	EURO 5 CO2 emissions and fuel consumption data are measured according to regulation 168/2013/EC. Figures for fuel consumption are derived from specific test conditions and are for comparative purposes only. They may not reflect real driving results.
SERVICE
Service interval	10,000 miles (16,000km) / 12 months