When One Classic Motorcycle Engine Is Not Enough

When one Classic Motorcycle Engine is not enough.

In any classic motorcycle one motor is enough, but back in 1966 Bob Leppan set a record at Bonneville at 395kph.

Two, 650cc Triumph engines powered this classic. and was fairly streamlined to say the least.

The road going version however only had one engine, and with its iconic classic chrome headlight sticking in the wind, its pea shooter exhausts with that familiar sound rather than being streamlined, it was none the less a beautiful bike to behold.

The classic motorcycle model T120, 650cc landed in 1959 . Even with its high performance engine and twin carbie set up, it didn't quite manage 120mph as the model suggests, but 110mph wasn't too slow either.

Legends on Classic Motorcycles

There was a time when the classic motorcycle, Triumph Bonneville had "stars" astride.

Marlin Brando, Richard Gere, and Clint Easwood all rode 'Bonney's' in their respective classic movies (no prizes for getting them right). James Dean as legend goes, gave away a Harley to Elvis, and was rumoured to have sat on a classic motorcycle called a Bonneville. Jame's personal Triumph bike had "Deans Dillema" painted on the tank. (No, not a movie)

Brando's bike in fact was a Tiger T110 on which the classic Bonneville motorcycle was based. Also appeared in The Wild One.

Arguably the most valued collectors item would be the "Bonneville Royal Wedding T140D" to celebrate Charles and Dianna's wedding in 1981. This one only model came with certification of authenticity and heralded as a true Classic
Motorcycle.