Description
1964 Triumph Bonneville T120 650cc
There's little argument that a mid-1960s Triumph Bonneville is just about the best-looking Britbike ever made, with just-right proportions and a jaunty, let's-go-riding attitude. Comedian and motorcycle collector Jay Leno has owned a 1964 Bonnie for 28 years – it's identical to the T120 on offer here – and says, "As far as being a good-looking bike, they don't get much better. Simple, classic, elegant, it looks like a real motorcycle."
This was the second year for Triumph's unit-construction 650, relegating the arcane setup of separate crankcases and gearbox housing to the history books. The ignition system was also brought out of the Dark Ages, the ancient magneto/ dynamo arrangement replaced with an alternator and points. The stiffer single-downtube chassis introduced in 1963 remained, though new-design forks were fitted. These had external springs covered by rubber gators, resulting in one of the best-handling road bikes of the 1960s.
- Matching Numbers example in original condition
- Will need light recommissioning as last on the road in 2003. runs, drives, starts and stops.
Is being sold from our collection and was in previous ownership for over 20 years.
with UK reg papers
Will take part ex classic cars only
Viewing by prior appointment only.
