Bonneville from a parallel universe

This is the Triumph Speed Twin Concept, a bike commissioned by Triumph to show what the Bonneville might have evolved into, in a parallel universe.

I love the concept.

Designed by Roy Norton and Tom Kasher who were on a placement at a design studio, I get the impression the pair are into motorcycle and not just designers.

The girder forks-alone do it for me. I know they're a throwback to old times but you don't see enough of them on today's bikes. Riding a bike with girder forks is a mesmerising experience, seeing that front shock working hard, confirming that you're pressing on.

The sculpted tank and the direct line across and through the line of the seat gives the bike a clean, uncluttered look.

Big thumbs up from here. When do we get one, Triumph?

By Ben Cope