Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

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Retro Naked

The top-of-the-range SWM retro bike, it comes with Brembo brakes, adjustable suspension and cafe

looks. Its Italian heritage makes it a well priced but stylish learner-approved bike. Reminiscent of the

singles of yesteryear, the Gran Milano is sure to get the heart thumping.

The new Bonneville T120 reaches a whole new level of detailing, quality and fi nish — including deep

chrome multi-piece Triumph tank badges, grab rail and innovative twin-skinned chrome exhaust

headers and peashooter-style silencers. Powered by an all new ‘high-torque’ engine and fed by

beautiful, authentic twin-throttle bodies, the 1200cc power plant is specifi cally built for this modern

classic. The new Bonneville T120 is a stylish and distinctive statement of Triumph’s past, present and

future. A genuine icon beautifully evolved.

TRIUMPH T120 $17,200

Engine: Air & oil cooled, 4-stroke SOHC 4-valve

single cylinder

Displacement: 445.3cc

Power/Torque: 30bhp/35.8Nm @ 5300rpm

Transmission: 5-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70R17 R: 150/60R17

Seat height: 809mm

Kerb weight: 145kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 22.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years,

20,000km/7500km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: URBAN CAFE CHARMER

Engine: Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270°

crank angle parallel twin

Displacement: 1200cc

Power/Torque: 59kW @ 6550rpm/

105Nm @ 3100rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 100/90R18 R: 150/70R17

Seat height: 758mm

Kerb weight: 224kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 14.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/16,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: CLASSIC LOOK, MODERN TOUCHES

The Gran Turismo looks every inch the ‘60s cafe racer with its upswept exhausts, wire wheels

and chrome guards. The bike screams nostalgia, from the moment you fi re up the 445cc single

to the burble as you pull away from the lights. Was that an Animals soundtrack I could hear

through my helmet?

Engine: Air & oil cooled, 4-stroke SOHC 4-valve

single cylinder

Displacement: 445.3cc

Power/Torque: 30bhp/35.8Nm @ 5300rpm

Transmission: 5-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 100/90R19 R: 130/80R17

Seat height: 822mm

Kerb weight: 148kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 22.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years,

20,000km/7500km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: CLASSIC LIGHTWEIGHT TOURER

Engine: Liquid cooled, 8-valve, SOHC, 270°

crank angle parallel twin

Displacement: 900cc

Power/Torque: 40.5kW @ 5900rpm/

80Nm @ 3230rpm

Transmission: 5-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 100/90R18 R: 150/70R17

Seat height: 790mm

Kerb weight: 213kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 14.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/16,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: THE ORIGINAL TON-UPPER

Inspired by the iconic ‘59 Bonneville, the T100 models have their own distinctive character that

incorporates more of the original Bonneville DNA. The T100s offer thrilling performance from the

900cc high-torque Bonneville engine, delivering greater torque, better fuel economy and a rich, deep

exhaust note.

SWM GRAN TURISMO $7490

TRIUMPH T100 $15,300

SWM GRAN MILANO $7990

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